Re: TR 7 headlights - any experts out there ?

Well, they light up the road when dark, if they're working.

...oh, this is going to be rich. The ones oop north or the ones darn sarf?

I sincerely hope it's not the people who also brand themselves "britain's leading sportscar specialists" for some reason - obviously to piss of the ASA. Ever heard of the word "probably"?

-- cantaloup

I have a pair of TR7 headlamps complete surplus to requirements, anyone want to buy them?

Dixie

Same here. Cheaper than his (probably).

Allan Bennett

Oo-err - be careful about knocking them, they might complain!

Best Regards John McCabe

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The opinions expressed by 'Al' are not necessarily the opinions of his employers. Is that OK?!

Anyway we are the best..... Coz I work there.... :-)

Al

Thanks for all the cryptic comments ! There was a detailed description of the problem which I did not want to type up if nobody responded. Anyway, thanks to those who did offer help.

For those interested that know the unit well it turned out to be a problem with a refurbed motor unit from one of the main suppliers. During the refurb they had forgotten to replace a small washer at the back of the main drive wheel. I don't mean the drive wheel on the end of the motor shaft, the larger one (4cm diameter) with the plastic cam on it.

This washer acts as a spacer and moves the entire drive wheel away from the motor body and closer to the two plastic push rods that are operated by the cam on the drive wheel. This resulted in the headlight continuously cycling up and down when connected to the power. I cannibalised another motor, installed the washer and "bingo"

Which one.

Best Regards John McCabe

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It depends on who your employers are.

Still depends on who your employers are.

Best Regards John McCabe

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Smirk - no doubt ;-)

Probably. It's a pity Al's too embarassed to mention their name though. That could be a laugh!

Best Regards John McCabe

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Embarrassed? Not really, the second post was light hearted but I guess it went over the heads of certain stuffy bastards eh? Never mind. I don't usually respond to trolls but I felt I had to on this occasion. Don't bother replying I won't be back in this newsgroup.

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Obligatory farewell:

Don't let the doorknob hit you in the arse on the way out.

No, it just didn't merit comment 'cos you still failed to enlighten us as to your employer. You blagged that they were the nation's best. I think that in itself made a few of smile due to personal experience. Nothing personal - but if you work for a specialist who *isn't* the one we think it is, it might pay to tell us and put our minds at rest. If you get the drift ;-)

Trolls? Check out your troll definition my friend. You'll find few in the group.

Fuck me, that rattle was a bit low-flying.

It was the first one you should have been embarrassed about; if you are so proud of them tell us who they are and stand your ground when the missiles come in. But by the sound of it, you wouldn't have the balls.

No, run back to your Mum.

Pete W