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From: James Carruthers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Fuel guage - seems to work backwards - but even then doesnt make any sense
>
> Temperature gauge - seems to just go all the way to hot - on startup
Hi James,
This sounds l;ike a mis-match between voltage regulated and unregulated
components. The sender and gauge must be matched, as must the temperature sender and
gauge. As both of these are misbehaving, I suspect the voltage regulator itself is
suspect or disconnected. I can't remember the specific behaviour for certain
mismatches, but I have seen most combinations and some very strange readings over the
years......
> Gearbox oil - feels way too stiff - like its full of engine oil or something
Very odd - the 3-rail is (IMHO) a much nicer gearchange than the single rail. Worth
draining the oil to see what comes out I think.
> Boot lock - ignition key doesnt work - buy new lock?
I'm not certain about the MkIII Spitfire, but most Triumphs of this age were using 2
keys. The ignition switch and doors should use a single key, while another key
operated the boot lock and glovebox (the latter not applicable with the Spitfire).
Cheers,
Bill.
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