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Discussion in '348/355' started by redwedge, Nov 13, 2024.

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  1. redwedge

    redwedge Formula Junior

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    #1 redwedge, Nov 13, 2024
    Has anyone tried fitting mk1 MX5 headlamp motors? I've had to repair my standard motors several times and it's all getting a bit tedious. There's a company in the UK that sells brackets and wiring harnesses to fit MX-5 motors to the Triumph TR7. They use the same 5-wire connection and diode-based logic, are cheap and ubiquitous, so I am going to steal that idea. The bolt centres are off, nothing an adaptor plate can't fix. Anyone already done it?
     
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  2. Targatime

    Targatime Formula 3

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    #2 Targatime, Nov 13, 2024
    I like this idea. I've been putting off fixing my right headlight motor, which is slow but not dead. Keep us posted.
     
  3. User-C3

    User-C3 Karting

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    Trevor
    #3 User-C3, Nov 15, 2024
    I'm in for seeing the results. Share good photos as your doing it
     
  4. khcompt

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    #4 khcompt, Nov 15, 2024
    I live in eastern Canada and when the temperature drops below 10C the right headlight on my 355 blows the fuse when operated. Seems this is a common problem on the 355!??

    Ken
     
  5. Qavion

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    #5 Qavion, Nov 15, 2024
    The motor fuse or the light fuse? If the motor fuse, maybe the gearbox needs an overhaul/regrease?
     
  6. khcompt

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    #6 khcompt, Nov 18, 2024
    The Motor Fuse. I will overhaul it this winter.
     

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