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  1. newbie from NW Kent

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

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    the pump studs are also longer to accommodate the spacer on a long armed pump

    do the simple first   if you let the engine idle the fuel pipe should(when disconnected) give a well defined squirt into a jam jar

    is so leave alone 

    if its a weak one  need to investigate 

    do check the mentioned fuel hoses from the tank and check the tank to pump line is not full of debris 

    which normally will collect some in the pump cavity 

    Pete

     

     

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  3. Clutch slave bleed hose

    in Gearbox & Overdrive

    Posted · Edited by Pete Lewis

    john it does seem there is more room to twiddle this on  a GT6 whether you could get in to fit a remote bleed is something

    we need to know   .....who has the answer ?????

    if there is one at the pub meet tonight i will have a look see why there is a difference 

     

    Pete

  7. Clutch slave bleed hose

    in Gearbox & Overdrive

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    herald is easy  its underneath N/S so is Spitty .

    its the 6 pot on Vitesse that needs the tunnel out to access the nipple unless your double jointed and have a wonky spanner 

    to fit a remote bleed tube will need the tunnel out  you wont get any access to remove the bleed and fit a remote tube  

    maybe   "beam me up scotty would work  "  but im not a treker  ha !

  9. Quandary

    in General

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    I would echo Colins  thoughts   many of us are now feeling the pinch of ageism and agility gets in the way of sensible fun.

    so when push comes to shove  to sell it on will relive the frustration .

    Pete

  10. Thermostat bolt extraction

    in Engine

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    i have never had a remains fail with the chuck type stud removal/refitting  tool they are  bullet proof .

    its one of those tools you remember how good it is a long time after you forgot the cost 

    if its sheared flush then its just drill it in stages 

    most other tools are made to sell but not made to work 

    Pete

     

  11. Recommendations for Tyre replacement intervals

    in General

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    we had a local with a 2ltr Vitesse with 20 yr old tyres  it would spin the wheels in top gear at 40mph  

    worrying and dangerous    they did get replaced 

    but apart from being black and round they were hard and more of a skate that a tyre 

    the amount of tread is the minor part of how a tyre grips the compound goes like a hard nylon 

    very nasty but looks  good        dont do it    tyres are all you have between tarmac and the ditch  or the morgue

    keep safe   be sensible 

    Pete

     

  12. newbie from NW Kent

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

    Posted · Edited by Pete Lewis

    you dont need to waste money on lead addatives  there is years of lead memory in the heads  valve seating

    just buy good fuel  ie  97ron+

    you can fit the pump the wrong side of the cam so it does not pump well 

    replacement pumps have a poor reputation for poor performance or vastly excessive pressure 

    one place to look is the short hose hidden in the boot from the tank suction pipe  these are ignored go hard, suck air but dont leak fuel as they are above the head of fuel , well worth a look on any H or V for fueling issues .

     

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  13. “Sluggish” speedo

    in General

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    hardest is getting the rim and glass to release the old rubber rings grip well and often sticky

    you can lube the main shaft the oddo roll worm etc  never take take the needle off the hair spring will unwind and you 

    have no idea what tension is needed 

    dont grease or get anything sticky on the magnet and drive disc  just a a blast of brake cleaner 

    if oiling the needle pivot bearings a drop of oil on a cocktail stick to use as small dropper helps 

    pete

    failing that its send to Speedy Cables or JDO

    pete

     

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  14. newbie from NW Kent

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

    Posted · Edited by Pete Lewis

    E5 97+ron   has little ethanol in it  (Esso has none ), they are not designed to run well onE10 95 ron was for mowers and side valves of the day 

    any messing with fuel lines will make the dreaded rubber slivers that get cut off when inserting metal tubes 

    can   drive you mad as they float about and block the back of the float needle valve 

    providing the dizzy vac unit has not a failed spring inside which allows the base plate to move  al over the place the vac unit in good  nick  will not affecter performance   just economy it works most at cruising throttle openings and does nothing at full throttle .

    club shop sells Gates Barricade hose in 1/4" and 5/16" sizes 

    Pete

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  15. Advice please 1147cc Herald Engine

    in Engine

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    agree cast bell HSg  weighs heavy ,  

    the electronic idea is most are just electronic switching rather than mechanical switching  

    you get what you pay for  from accuspark very cheap to aldon /petronix /lumenition far more expensive

    all need to  know just what dizzy you have the base case will have numbers stamped in to identify

    these kits are not universal and are dedicated to the guts of the unit /base plate 

    way up the costs / points    they have lasted over 50yrs and all you gain is you dont have to check the gap 

    the gear remote is very different to the Std 8 but would have thought the base gear case is similar??

    so hole in florr would need modifying but the stand off of the ally  integral vs cast  is the same i think 

    its long time since i played with 8/10s 

    Pete

     

     

     

  19. Thermostat bolt extraction

    in Engine

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    will those stud extractors shear a rusted bolt  well thats a risk all types of removal  wil face

    last used mine on Dougs head stud which were gorilla fitted  and with two of us on a 3ft breaker bar worted without fail

    yes any extracot cn damage threads if there are any but these with a chuck grip fully and allow high levels of torque

    to be applied without any slippage 

    they just work well 

    Pete

  23. newbie from NW Kent

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

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    i would get to know your car before you start buying Must haves 

    there are problems with inertia belts in that the ride is a bit choppy compared to a modern an myself and others may find the belts tighten up on your shoulder as you progress the advantage is you can reach the ign key , you wont in statics 

    electronic just changes a mechanical switching to a electronic switching   points are cheap (even the good ones) and last 

    many miles electronics really just save you checking the gaps 

    can be worthwhile but not essential 

    ii would drive it for a season then  open the wallet with care   the cars dont have to be Original but some Must haves are

    just their to give you a headache 

    have fun get the smile it will serve you well 

    Im sure others will have views on seat belts 

    ete 

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