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2012-02-05 headlight removal 72 Triumph GT6 Mk 2:

Hi James,    To remove the chrome headlight rims insert a large flat blade screw driver behind the rim at the lowest point that you can access it without damaging the paint and twist to pop the bottom

2012-02-05 76 Triumph spitfire 1500: no power at starter:

Hi Mike,    The starter system uses the ignition switch to send power to a starter relay and the relay powers the starter solenoid which connects the starter to the battery.    You can start from either

2012-01-28 clutch adjustment:

Hi Jeff,    The Spitfire clutch system does not have an adjustment. It is hydraulic and the standard first test is to push the pedal by hand and it should move about an inch free travel. Then it should

2012-01-10 Triumph Spitfire pushrods:

Hi Peter,    The rocker ratio is not the problem. The first problem is the contact patch on the valve stem which is the main problem and the loss of screw adjustment on the adjusting screw. If you can

2012-01-07 Headlights/TR-7:

Hi Danny,    The TR-7 head light motors depend on the diodes, cancel/limit switches and run/stop relays to operate correctly.     The only way that I was able to correct problems in the system was to have

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