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My 2500 S is a manual with the very useful electronic overdrive (factory fitted). The (Laycock de Normanville) overdrive is the later J-type which also found its way into the Stag, Dolomite Sprint, TR6 and others.
My car also has factory power assisted rack & pinion steering (by Alford & Alder).
There is an after-market, but period, air-conditioner unit slung under the glovebox where the nearside parcel shelf once was.
The 'S' variant had 14" alloys as standard. It also came with softer front springs plus a front anti-roll bar (the yanks call it a sway bar).
The 17ACR Lucas alternator (output 36A) was swapped for a 60A Bosch alternator- the Lucas couldn't handle night driving with the air conditioner on; the voltmeter was lucky to stay on the right side of 12V!
Bridgestone 185/70/R14 Turanza ER592(all new model) tyres are fitted on the O.E. 14" alloy wheels (175 x 14in is the standard tyre dimension).
Stainless steel flexible brake lines fitted with help from a Peugeot fanatic friend- I did have problems with a rear brake bleeder valve though (the rear nearside drum brake refused to be bled although there was no blockage in the lines right up to the unit).
The original rocker cover has been replaced with an after market alloy rocker cover: The "crackle black" cover came from Rimmer Bros. & looks the part but is designed (I think) for a 2.5PI (with mechanical fuel injection) because the oil breather hose exits the cover from the centre rather than further towards the radiator (as is the case with the twin carb set-up found on the 'S' and 'TC' models).
A Spin-on oil filter assembly was installed at first oil change after purchase. ( I'm using a Ryco Z63 part no. disposable oil filter instead of the O.E. bowl & element.)
A set of EBC 'green stuff' disc pads for my front brakes have been sourced and installed. My 2500TC owning friend had a problem with squeeling front brakes (the pads were practically brand new). He ditched the offending pads, whacked on the green stuff pads and has experienced quiet braking with good 'bite' ever since.
The car from new seemed to have quite a thirst for premium unleaded fuel so with the help of a borrowed Haynes manual I checked & adjusted the carby jets but haven't yet tackled the balancing of the twin carbies; a Gunson carby balancing meter is on the wish list.
The ignition timing has just been professionally checked although in the future I'd like to take a crack at it myself: This requires budgeting for a new timing light.
One thing I'm proud to say I've finished recently is the checking/adjusting of the valve clearances with the help of a fellow car freak.
I ordered a correct 6V (performance) ignition coil from a Triumph parts catalogue from a reputable supplier (in the 'mother' country) and they sent over a 12V one. When I followed up on this 'mix-up' they assured me everything would be hunky dory and to go ahead and install it. To the present day I've had no problems with the coil. A noticable improvement since fitting the uprated coil has been easier starting.
New Champion performance spark plugs have been fitted, correctly gapped with a now hard to locate Champion spark plug adjusting tool I purchased after placing a winning bid on ebay. Interestingly, the NGK website informs its visitors that contrary to popular opinion spark plugs are not necessarily the correct gap straight from the box. So, there's defenitely no harm done in whipping out the old feeler guage and giving the plugs a quick onceover the next time a changeover is required.
I have recently uprated the HT leads that came with the car to Magnecor HT leads; the part no.(for the 7mm leads) being 67033.
I've purchased, but have yet to install, a stainless steel flexible clutch hose.

UPDATE (June-Dec 2007):
Gearbox, clutch, and electronic overdrive have now been totally rebuilt - by Powertune motors, Adelaide.
Engine now needs to be tuned (especially the timing). Car now in Queensland.

2500S now running very sweet- like a Swiss watch. Oil and filter have been changed, air filter cleaned and re-oiled, spark plugs replaced, dwell on the points and engine timing reset, dash pots topped up, mixture adjusted, carbies balanced, and rear uni joint replaced. Oh, and I forgot to mention I changed my coolant in the backyard.

Windscreen replaced in October due to stone chips. The new windscreen leaked water and an attempt was made (by the installer) to rectify the problem. The situation has improved but alas the windscreen is still not totally leak-proof, as a sudden downpour proved.

wish list *Chris Witor camshaft *Bigger inlet and exhaust valves *electronic ignition *uprated cam followers, bronze-alloy valve guides, seats etc. *6-3-1 exhaust headers (with ceramic ... more
Gearbox rebuild Over the next few months my gearbox will be taken out, stripped and completely rebuilt. Also at this time the operation and condition of the overdrive unit and clutch will be checked, and a Goodridge ... more

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