Technical Morning 24th February

A cancellation of arrangements at my end saw me able to go to John's gig albeit a bit late hence you dont see me in G's customary group photo, when I arrived around 11:15 I heard the 6 burst into life and although G's other photo shows Al wearing overalls with tool in hand (so to speak) it was the foresight of Niall P to bring a 6 Fuel pump from his vast inventory of 6 parts (its rumoured that he could supply Rimmers with the amount of 6 stuff he has) he also performed a post mortem on the pump that was removed from the 6 and his veredict; "its fucked". It was then time for John to outline the other jobs for completion on the 7 and the 7V8 and that worked up a thirst and coffee/tea and the excellent home baking of Margaret was savoured, so regretably the jobs have been shelved for either another time or John will have to do them himself

Trish might be trading in the Spit

Looks like Niall is negotiating a price for the pump now in the 6

Now thats what I call an easy access PRV

Engine and Gearbox for the 7

More 7 bits

Yet more 7 bits, ah come on John this is a total reassembly job

On to the 7V8 - here's the part fresh out of the box

but the carb assembly has to come off to fit the part properly so nothing leaks !

Note the Blue 'Red' Book on boot of 7V8 and at one stage Ken beckoned me over to examine the entries - his concern was that everyone present did not come in a TRiumph and even one member arrived on BIKE no less - is this a record ?

And Yes DC was there.

So we got every thing Tea Coffee Buns and more and especially Craic sure why would you be going to Bristol for Bike Shows !!!

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Bren Fitz February 27, 2024 at 12:13am

A cancellation of arrangements at my end saw me able to go to John's gig albeit a bit late hence you dont see me in G's customary group photo, when I arrived around 11:15 I heard the 6 burst into life and although G's other photo shows Al wearing overalls with tool in hand (so to speak) it was the foresight of Niall P to bring a 6 Fuel pump from his vast inventory of 6 parts (its rumoured that he could supply Rimmers with the amount of 6 stuff he has) he also performed a post mortem on the pump that was removed from the 6 and his veredict; "its fucked". It was then time for John to outline the other jobs for completion on the 7 and the 7V8 and that worked up a thirst and coffee/tea and the excellent home baking of Margaret was savoured, so regretably the jobs have been shelved for either another time or John will have to do them himself

Trish might be trading in the Spit

Looks like Niall is negotiating a price for the pump now in the 6

Now thats what I call an easy access PRV

Engine and Gearbox for the 7

More 7 bits

Yet more 7 bits, ah come on John this is a total reassembly job

On to the 7V8 - here's the part fresh out of the box

but the carb assembly has to come off to fit the part properly so nothing leaks !

Note the Blue 'Red' Book on boot of 7V8 and at one stage Ken beckoned me over to examine the entries - his concern was that everyone present did not come in a TRiumph and even one member arrived on BIKE no less - is this a record ?

And Yes DC was there.

So we got every thing Tea Coffee Buns and more and especially Craic sure why would you be going to Bristol for Bike Shows !!!
Bren Walls February 26, 2024 at 2:50pm

Apologies, Al, to be fair you are the only one working......amongst a bunch of posers! But, where's Wally, aka DC?

"No show DC" or at work under the Six?
- Derek Carroll > Bren Walls February 26, 2024 at 3:21pm
  
  D.C was there for the buns
Bren Walls February 25, 2024 at 12:46pm

I believe a "happy ending" for the Six, we'll done TRoops, apologies on self and Dan non attendance - at the Bristol Bike Show.

Hey, Al - SMILE!
Gerry G. Leigh February 25, 2024 at 10:27am

Most enjoyable Technical morning, gratitude 🙏 to John and his family. Slainte Gerry G
Gerry G. Leigh February 25, 2024 at 10:26am
- Stephen Grant > Gerry G. Leigh February 26, 2024 at 4:56pm
  
  Shiny happy people (mind you Al's not looking too pleased??
  John, I have a case of garage envy, specifically 2 post lift envy - nice setup!
Simon Kelly February 23, 2024 at 9:27pm

See you there also thanks
Niall Power February 23, 2024 at 9:12am

Hi John, I'll be there, thanks for putting it on.

Niall
Gerry G. Leigh February 20, 2024 at 9:20pm

I'll be there John, thanks for organising ! Slainte Gerry G

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