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PARTS INTERCHANGABILITY LIST
Posted: 07 Sep 2008 08:14
by cliff
FI SPYDER has a very good idea about establishing a parts interchange list. I have discovered the heater and A/C components provided to BL and Volvo under different part numbers were provided by the same manufacturer and fully interchangeable. The strut bearing/mount appears to have the same bolt pattern as the TR7/8, and it appears to be a real bearing, not a teflon disk bearing. With the wealth of knowledge that is out there in WEDGIELAND, we should be able to build a rather comprehensive exchange list. I'm just not sure of the foremat. Tag your IT!!!!Cliff
Posted: 07 Sep 2008 08:27
by mariusl
Yes ,Please let us get that!!
Mariusl
Posted: 07 Sep 2008 12:41
by Bill
That's a fantastic idea, I know that when I come across a part that will work, I try to make a note of it. Sounds right up JCLAYS alley!
Bill
1980 Persian Aqua DHC

Posted: 07 Sep 2008 14:34
by cliff
I gave this some thought overnite and a possible format is one that is ever updated and revised topic featuring: part name, part#, source ie Kragens, Auto Zone, O'Rilleys, etc and and any pertinent information as the submitter deems suitable. The sources will be somewhat different on the other side of the pond and that is ok even in OZ and on the Continent. I was a little reluctant to start this topic as being just a little goofy, but am pleased that it is being well received. <b><font color="red">PARTS INTERCHANGE </font id="red"> </b> Thanks
Cliff
Posted: 08 Sep 2008 01:09
by Johnluss
It is a great idea and if I can contribute I will.
Thanks
Posted: 08 Sep 2008 02:09
by PeterTR7V8
This is a link to a similar list specifically for the Spitfire range but has some TR7 bits too.
http://www.triumphspitfire.com/substitute.html
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Is 'meat & 2 veg' appropriate rhyming slang for the TR7?
Posted: 09 Sep 2008 00:12
by cliff
WEDGE LAND. There have been enough inputs saying DO IT. Here goes, how do we keep the interchange easy to locate or near to the top of the topic list. If an edit will keep it near the top feel free to make edits as you deem necessary. We should be able to find this by using the search feature provided in this sites format. Search topic <b><font color="red">PARTS INTERCHANGE</font id="red"></b>. Add as you find new information.
CLIFF
<b>HEATER CONTROL VALVE </b> A/C READYAIRE #5864 AUTOZONE & KRAGENS 74-76 VOLVO
<b>A/C EXPANSION VALVE </b> READYAIRE #4680 AUTOZONE & KRAGENS 74-76 VOLVO
Posted: 21 Dec 2008 16:49
by cliff
With winter full upon us I believe it time to bring heater bits and pieces back to the top of the list. See previous post. Merry Christmas and happy Wedging!!![8D][^] From sunny SoCal, Cliff
Don't use force, get a bigger hammer!!
Posted: 21 Dec 2008 17:24
by jclay (RIP 2018)
OK, since I am moving all of the Waringstown TR7 articles to a new site, I can add a page just for "Parts Interchangeability" but you guys will have to send me information.
[url="triumphtr7s@mac.com"]Send the info here[/url]
Have fun, drive fast & safe, be kewl,
jclay

Posted: 21 Dec 2008 18:53
by Periwinkle
JClay,
You're the best! [:D]
Peri
Posted: 21 Dec 2008 18:54
by tr8
Carbed TR8 fuel pump is same as one frm a Chev Vega. Check Ebay lots for sale. Sent a pm to you jclay.
Paul
Posted: 21 Dec 2008 23:05
by jclay (RIP 2018)
Parts list page is up!
No info yet, but instructions are there!
http://web.mac.com/jclaythompson/iWeb/Technical/Intro.html
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Century Gothic, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">We in the Wedge Community have decided to build a parts interchangeability list so when you can’t find a heater valve in the Triumph catalog, you can find it in the Volvo catalog. When you find an interchangeable part, send me the information (Part Name, Make, Part Number, Supplier) on the email link below and I will post the information here.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Have fun, drive fast & safe, be kewl,
jclay

Posted: 21 Dec 2008 23:20
by cliff
jclay, Do we need to send the parts info that has already been posted or do you gleen it from the posts[?][?]
Cliff[?]
Don't use force, get a bigger hammer!!
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 00:08
by jclay (RIP 2018)
What Posts?
Have fun, drive fast & safe, be kewl,
jclay

Posted: 22 Dec 2008 12:35
by Marko
as much as i heard , not 100% shure ,
that moris marina , land rover discovery MK1 and tr7 door handles are the same
one question , if the saab 99 engine is similar to the tr7 , are the main bearings ,and big end bearings the same ???
i have terrible experience with Croatian customs , i payed for the rear bumper plastic cover 90 pounds from rimmer bros , the postage was 72 pounds , the final price when i had the parts in my hands 260 pounds , damn DHL charged me 54 pounds just to go to the customs office that is 5 km away , if i ordered the same part to a friend of mine in slovenia only 40km away i wouldn't pay all of those expenses , and the shipping cost would be way lower because slovenia is a part of EU. DAMN customs
so i need to source as many parts as i can at home because i feel like an idiot to pay such drastic difference in price for the distance of 40 km