Hole in top of Tii front cowl, what's this for?

[bergie33]

I have a hole that I suspect is from a prior owner on my Tii. I have never seen one like this before. What could it be for? I'm planning on filling it before paint, but want to make sure I'm not missing something. 

[John76]

Looks like it could have been for an alarm switch ?

[Steve Tochi]

My 74Tii does not have that hole!

[adawil2002]

Weld that shut. Also think it’s from an old alarm switch. 

[bergie33]

Thanks for the confirmation! It shall be welded. 

[chargin]

OEM Windshield Squirters are right next to that hole 

 

 

 

Edited July 9, 2022 by chargin

[jgerock]

5 hours ago, bergie33 said:

I have a hole that I suspect is from a prior owner on my Tii. I have never seen one like this before. What could it be for? I'm planning on filling it before paint, but want to make sure I'm not missing something. 

Unless you are going for originality, have you thought about relocating the battery to either the trunk or under the passenger rear seat well?  If not, perhaps try to retrofit a bolt in battery tray. Would make changing the alternator much easier.

[bergie33]

14 minutes ago, jgerock said:

Unless you are going for originality, have you thought about relocating the battery to either the trunk or under the passenger rear seat well?  If not, perhaps try to retrofit a bolt in battery tray. Would make changing the alternator much easier.

I think I've decided not to move the battery. I was just going to leave the battery tray and use that.  Not 100% sure yet though. 

[JohnS]

I know that my 74tii has a similar hole drilled by the previous owner to help with adjusting the points (he told me when I bought it in 1986).  Not sure if yours is in the same exact location or not.  I'd fill it for sure.

 

Jim's suggestion on a possible bolt in battery tray is a good option.  Getting the tii alternator out can be a bitch.  Good luck,

John

Edited July 9, 2022 by JohnS

[OriginalOwner]

I've got a '74tii and there's no hole there.  And I never wanted a hole there to help with adjusting the points .... what's that all about ???

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

 

[JohnS]

3 minutes ago, OriginalOwner said:

I've got a '74tii and there's no hole there.  And I never wanted a hole there to help with adjusting the points .... what's that all about ???

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

 

Stupid PO is what that's about ? I guess he would stick a long screw driver through the hole or something??  Dummy

Edited July 9, 2022 by JohnS

[BarneyT]

JohnS is correct, That hole was added to adjust the points…

[SydneyTii]

27 minutes ago, JohnS said:

Jim's suggestion on a possible bolt in battery tray is a good option.  Getting the tii alternator out can be a bitch. 

Yes it is, I have a 74tii and I am forever grateful to the PO in making my tray removable, it’s a couple of mins to remove the battery the same for the tray and you have easy access to everything, oh and remove the airfilter end?

it basically stopped me relocating my battery, i can now build the space between the rear wheel wells into the travelling tool holder I wanted..

[bergie33]

Can you still get the bolt in battery tray, or do I need to find someone getting rid of one? Or, is there a way to carefully remove my tray and fabricate some brackets? 

[Schon '02]

I have the same hole on my ‘73 (non-tii).