Pete Lewis
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sent you a pm
pete
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sorry no balance pipe its just to add some support
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does rather sound like the coil is dead
remember the coil only discharges HT when you dump the earth/dizzy line
just powering the 12v wont do much
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its wise to always used the approved puller
others will end up with the hub flanges getting distorted and then they need a lathe to reskim the face
and some hubs just pop off by gravity and others fight you all night
any stubborn hubs best left under tension overnight and you find a seriously stuck one has dropped on the floor
pete
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had to fire up an old desktop to get this
here is the waste pipe version we constructed many years ago
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if you want to be added to the herts and beds local e mail circulation let me know
if you need any help we are here to help
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i was sold door seals for the 2000 completely wrong with v wedge supposed to slide in the C channel retainer got told it takes over an hout to lever it in each door even advised to take the doors off !!!! just like on the triumph assy line i dont think
CO Baines to the rescue find a seal with the appropriate T profile retainer takes about 5 mins to fit with the door still in place
does anyone listen ......
The Baines area rep was in the area and called in for cuppa and see how it all went ....brilliant service
they dont list all seal/vehicle compatibility but the web site is an easy search for what you need
get this in your little black book of supplies Rubbers Extrusions, Seals and Profiles Manufacturer - COH Baines (coh-baines.co.uk)
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you left out "the idiots" we all have to contend/avoid
as apprentice my friend had one and my sister a 803 moggie
if you drove like you stole it it did not make progress any quicker
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agree, too small or too large is always a problem
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back in the 70s i used to repair my bank sub managers Standard 10
put the jack thro the floor hole at the B post and the floor lifted the car didnt & it wasnt that old then
heck knows what a old derelict one is like on the underside
but its got a Boot lid thats a plus but the 803cc motor is not that of a go getter
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on the Vit6 we used 32mm waste pipe cut /joined to fit around the rad.
on my 2000 + SU used 35mm aquatic tube its strong and smooth inside
a couple of large P clips nipped together would make a simple support
Pete
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its all do able diy fashion ,but the traing notes dont show the snags of 50 yr old wonky chassis and 50 yr old wonky body , a motley selection of large washers cut to make a 'C' so you can add or remove without dropping any bolts
you can solid pack as much as needed but only one rubber pad at the mount.
most body mount kits never have the right stuff but a good start beware prices are very wild
check out james padocks as good deal
my view is the two mounts front of bulkhead have solid ally mounts and the two at the diff Xmember should also use the same , this ensures the tubs will not manouvre when out on the road
the two front mounts have sized holes with little adjustment
the rear tub can easily go here and there to align gaps so you do need to have some fixed(no rubber ) for the rear tub ( makes sense )
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just noticed club shop dont seem to list the hub puller now .....others are around £66 +
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where abouts in bedfordshire ???
herts and beds area meet at the Raven in Hexton SG5 3JB always the 4th monday each month (not the last)
around 8pm July 22nd is out next with award for best area car and a free buffet
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certainly yes if unsure C O Baines will send you a small sample if you give them a call
any single flip seal is more as it should be , never designed for balloon/tubed type profiles that too many sell
as replacements
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if your local area don't have one there is one in sunny Luton but you will have to provide a deposit to cover replacement
refundable on return
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dont forget lifting the body will have the chassis lift as well as you are changing the unsprung weight
so the chassis will lift until there is a balance
hidden welds one of the best nightmares to find Ha !
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something Colin noted in another post is on a convertible there are the tongue and staple anti burst
did you have the doors open when trying to shift the rear tub , it wont move much if doors are shut
just another daft occurance
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pity you are too far away or a club night would get so many hands on and rip the car apart
dont like the sounds of the front seal /overlap joint being tack welded
if you feel you have given it a good try and the end result fails dont get disheartened these thing are often a trial
we all have varying success
the difficult takes time the impossible takes a bit longer
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silly thing is i cant use the shiny one as the horn on the 2000 is on a stalk !!!!
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the rear tub bolts/holes have a good amount of clearance i dont expect you will get any unwelcome problems
have you removed all seat belt bolts especially the ones on the tunnel ???
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yes a gentle pry with a crow bar etc is quite ok
doesnt take a lot of load to lift the tub
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lets go back a year many suggested the A post/screen has pulled back due to hood tension , looking at the tapered gaps on the bonnet i am sure the fitting of some decent washers cut to make a C slot add these to the side mount to tilt the A post fwd.
you gain fwd. door hinge adjustment the fact the hood is tight
is the likely culprit and its replacement should be part of your next assignment hows that as an idea
as we have said one way to shift the rear tub is 3 shreaded wheat on the handbrake lever
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it can take a good stick with old rubber pads and underseal .
just measured the "woods" bit of 2x1" approx 41.5 " long
slotted ends at 40.25"between slots ,needs a chamfer to allow you to roll the stretcher bar over the door seal flanges and push down to midpoint .
cant photo as dont have the Vitesse to show a trial fit
dimensions all subject to the car needs
does that help ??
Pete
New Member From Bedfordshire
in I thought I'd introduce myself
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Thanks Doug hat size just gone from 6 7/8" to 7 1/4 "
we are doing a free buffet at best car night 22nd July but only if we like the look of your face
expect around 30 cars
Pete