Trunk repair

[Maiullo2]

Looking for ideas to replace broken trunk hinges on 1960 Tr3. Do I need to remove the gas tank?

 

[CJD]

No, but you will have to remove the trim panel between the boot and tank to reach the hinge nuts.

 

[mctriumph]

The new hinges MUST have the studs set with loctite.Do this first !
Mad dog

 

[Maiullo2]

No, but you will have to remove the trim panel between the boot and tank to reach the hinge nuts.

Thank you for your response.

 

[Maiullo2]

The new hinges MUST have the studs set with loctite.Do this first !
Mad dog

Good idea, thanks.

Thank you for your response.

I’m having difficulty getting a socket to fit up between the gas tank and onto the nuts of the hinge.

 

[CJD]

Hmmm...

You may try a box or open end wrench. It will be slow, but will save you from having to loosen the tank, which would likely end up with unacceptable "project creep"!

If you cannot get any wrench into the space, then you will have to loosen the bolts holding the tank straps and attempt to slide the tank from side to side. The problem here is, if the tank has not been moved recently, it is likely stuck to the padding with rust. If that happens, you would have to remove the straps and rock the tank to free it...and pray no leaks develop as the rust is broken loose.

I would try every wrench I could think of to NOT have to move the tank!

 

[Maiullo2]

Thanks, I was able to get a box 13 mm on it.

 

[auprichard]

I'm sure you probably know this, but when you fit the new hinges, remember that they are sided.
I see we live in the same town - happy to help.

 

[Maiullo2]

I did not know this, I was wondering why they sold a left and right hinge.
Thanks I might take you up on that help, I’m not to far from the Dahlem center

 

[CJD]

Glad you got it. For reference, all the nuts are British Std...so 1/2" on those nuts.