As noted above, neither are particularly good with the LT77 5 speed box. EP90 very notchy when cold. ATF gave better cold shifting but is inadequate at protecting the bronze synchro surfaces so the shifting degrades over time. Despite changes these never really resolved the issues with the gearbox even with many detail design mods. And of course these recommendations date from the 1980s.  Replaced by Landrover's (similar) R380 box in the 1990s. LR went through a bit of a merry-go-round on oil recommendtions for this to before settling on MTF94 - which obviously wasn't available when Triumph and Rover were experimenting with their gearboxes. This gives better shifting whilst still providing prtection to the synchros. However... laterly LR revised the synchro rings (moly coated) which made them a lot more robust and the recommendation now is to use ATF Dextron III on boxes so equiped.... indeed! These later synchro rings are a direct replacement for the original R380 and LT77 bronze rings. Can't really help with the rack unfortunately although I have seen that load adjustment feature. I suspect that is a later model refinement. The spring may have been ground like that at the factory to ensure a properly flat and perpendicular end face.

I’m thinking of adding some YouTube branding to my videos.  I like the first option that shows the car and engine suggesting some DIY work takes place whilst I don’t do any of the “how to” videos.    but I also hope to add some Alvis videos so added the Alvis pic. (2nd) my better half thinks ( and I agree) it needs a better Alvis pic    would appreciate some help and guidance. It’s a chatgtp rendering and for today I have run out of free GTP output.    May be just a grill pic for the Alvis ? Instead of a full car shot ?

went there last year, worth a visit. The stones are amazing, it was free to visit (I think they are going to charge this year) and you could walk around and touch the stones. 

They really don't make comedy like they used to.  ISIHAC is still on the air, but this is a vintage collection of three episodes from when the sainted Humph was in charge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_96BBYInXls John

Now I have sorted the electrics out (at least no more smoke...) I started to use the car and get used to it.  Its very comfortable even with the hood down and feels quite modern.  It starts well (Lumenition ignition on it, gosh they are expensive) and pulls well, and I am surprised how torquey the engine is (too much time driving the Herald). The gearbox is very notchy until its warm and then the change is quite good. I plan to change the oil as I am not sure what's in it. Lots of discussion about what oil to use... as BL changed from EP90 to ATF. Steering is heavy and the tyres are >9 years old. Brakes work but don't have much feel, the disks look almost new so I have got some Mintex 1144 pads to put in and a change of fluid. Will probably change the tyres to Rainmasters. As the car hasn't been used very much over the last few years there are lots of small jobs to be done. Cosmetically its had a very poor respray but I think its solid (Zieberted from new) but I am taking to my Triumph friendly MOT garage for them to have a look underneath. it is MOT'ed until August. I have fixed the fuel and temperature gauge which werent working (new dash gauges and replaced the mechanical temperature gauge with the correct electrical sensor) . I have regreased the steering rack to see if that would help the steering.  Couldnt get the bolt out of the rack to fit a grease nipple, the bolt just turned round so had to take the damper nut out and drill the bolt out. Doesnt look like a normal triumph rack as it has an adjustable part to load the damper. So took it out to remove the bolt.   So the nut is a locking nut and the grey part screws in to adjust the load on the damper. The spring looks like its been ground down or someone has lost the original and used whatever they had in the garage! Managed to drill the bolt out without damaging the thread so could put a grease nipple on it and add some grease. What was in the rack was very dry so it really needs stripping and cleaning. No idea how to set it correctly so put it back more or less int he same position and will try it. The side running lights in the boot were exposed so have had a first go at making some 3D printed covers, functional rather than elegant but do protect the connection! So lots of small jobs to be done in the next few weeks (I have a growing list) as its going to the lakes and borders for a run with Triumph friends in mid April!  Having a new old car makes me appreciate how sorted my Herald is, but that is due for an MOT next week.... mike  

Back in the 1960's  you could hire a hammer from a kiosk and take lumops out of the stones. If only you could do it today. Avebury is still free for people to touch and hug. Callanish are almost alive in various lighting condition. I'm sure they really do move. I would not like to camp over night near them. The Ring of Brodgar is still revealing what is/was going on there.   Roger

Indeed John. Al long time since I was last there. First time back in the 1960s you could still get into the monument and touch the stones! Avebury is another place I want to visit... And the other end of the country the Ring of Brodgar and Callanish are also on the list. Boat trips required there

To expand the time scale of your visit, Stonehenge as well?    They're not far apart. Next to the Visitor Centre, a mile from the Stones (there is a shuttle bus) is a reconstructed village that the constructors might have lived in, now used by 'experimental' archaeologists.    When I was there, they were making clothing that our ancestors might have worn, and showed me how they made sewing needles from bone.      You need to bore the needle's eye first, then split the needle itself off the work piece.     It's near impossible the other way! John

I hope they are not your footprints Nick ?