[Halogen Headlights]

This doesnt need proving but measure the front end voltage ,,,,,,,, with the lights ON

 

Never found one yet anywhere near the 14,5 running voltage

 

This has to be one of the most cost effective upgrades that really works

No kid yourself bulshine or fancy bling, just good old simple stuff.

 

Pete

[STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT]

Fitted a modern uj to the Vit6 makes another good upgrade for just a few ££

 

can be a bit tight under the turret , but did have to jockey between the 631 the column , rack postion

 

far more direct than the old flexi disc and bushes

 

pete

[Hi Torque Starter Motor RAC401 in Spitfire 1500 - Retain the spacer?]

They are a good upgrade, no more battery , lazy cranks

 

even width a low battery state it will still fling it over at a new rate of cranking

[STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT]

There is also the colapsible slide clamp just below the tube, this is designed to shorten on impact

it can also lengthen , the simple proceedure to nip up the allen key bolt and locknut is

to make it grip ut not be ridgid,

 

the saddle clamps on the outer tube can also be loose allows up and down shift

 

alway keep a gap between switch cowl and handwheel or the horn will toot on corners

pete

[Hi Torque Starter Motor RAC401 in Spitfire 1500 - Retain the spacer?]

Have fitted these to a number of 6 cyl and you must retain the spacer

 

I would expect the spacer to also be used on the 4 cyl as its used to correct engagement with the std starter the geared versions follow the same principle

 

but Garth will have the definitive

 

Pete

[Diff Pinion Tail Bearing Removal]

well done Bob  

 

good call of success from a nightmare  

 

Glad its all gone well, 

 

 

Pete

[the Blue Dragon now has one finger steering]

Having had the 2000 since june it was soon found the excessive and big wheel twiddling was making uncomfortable drives

or im just too old and dont eat enough shreadred wheat. 

with its low ratio rack and big handwheel the simple joys of country curves was less than appealing experience.

 

just the amount of hand wheel turning made roundabouts a need for caution or you take an early exit.

 

having purchased a full kit from Chris Witor its been on the shelf a few months but the new year brought about some enthusiasm to fit it.

 

with some help from Ray only its taken a few days to fit the engine front plate and crossmember and rack, pump,

change the stg arms etc.  there's a lot of stuff to change  but the difference is truly amazing

 

   shes a delight to throw around and no leaks,

 

   interestingly the cam timing had been set incorrectly by the previous owner , by engine number ( after 50001) the  cams are asymetric exhausts and the crank has to be set back 2deg btdc when the rockers on 6 are balanced ,  this takes a good bit of trial and error and much gear twiddling to align the right set of holes .

 

but all has transformed the car from a lumbing tub to a bright and responsive lady

 

now whats next.....

 

 

Pete

 

 

[somethings not right ??]

In the process of fitting out the T2000 with power steering and fitting a stainless

under manifold bypass tube the crappy alloy 3 way decided it was going to resist

any upgrade and pulling a hose off, also ripped off one of the outlets

OH Bum

 

anyway a new shiny brass one from Canley, s with new banjo bolt and await the shearing of the old and nasty 40 year old one

 

 

and against all normallity a quick crack with a spanner and it unscrewed with the fingers

 

now why was that, its supposed to shear off and become a nightmare

 

 

Thats sped upnthe test run by 3 days

 

pete

[Who left the door open?]

Yes sold it to a previous MG guy back to croydon where it was first registered

 

not convinced he kept her as had not told his wife what he had bought her.

 

compared to his Mg he was amazed how quick it was and an exhaust note to die for

 

but hey ho now flat cap and slippers call

 

being a whimp just fitted power steering

test drive any time now

 

happy new year

 

Pete

[Who left the door open?]

now ive got something  big and Blue !!!!

 

 

so whats been gowing in the garage ???

 

 

welcome back Calvin

 

Pete

[Vitesse Brakes on a Herald]

also  make sure you havent got a aftermarket 0.7"  master cyl fitted to a car that should have 0.625"  

 

makes a world of pedal effort difference 

 

Pete

[GT6 Mk1 dash switches]

Then there, s places like Holdens or carbuildersolutions, com

good variety if not exact

 

pete

[Herald front seats]

if you buy the covers , foams  , diaphragm and 

 

if you fancy a run up to Luton , its easy enough to fit covers and drink tea

 

Pete

[Rough running on choke]

pretty much all constant depression carbs be they stromberg or su need more fast idle than expected

 

less than 2000 but more than 1000 or they choke to death   on full choke.

 

might make cold starts a bit brisky but soon caan be 'pushed in'  as soon as initial warm up creeps in.

 

the fast idle cams do wear and often the tappet screww gets a groove as this is hardly ever lubricated 

 

over the years you loose revs .    

 

make sure you nip the locking nut when  re adjusted.

 

this applies to the SU jet drop , stromberg Thames barrier , and the later side mounted starting valve chokes .

 

Pete

[Cost of Engine Rebuild?]

Had a tour around ivor searles who is the company used for your club shop engines

 

a realy well thought out processes and with meticulous cleanliness, and refreshing enthusiasm

not often found in machine environments these days

 

well impressed

 

 

peter

[Rough running on choke]

On full choke you need around 1500 rpm the first 1/2" should raise the idle to about 900

 

if the fast idle cam tappet is not opening enough it does what you have

 

it becomes over rich and chokes itself to a lumpy stall

 

set the tappet to give a small gap to its cam.

 

pete

[Grease nipples]

and never grease the front trunions  

 

truinions used EP90 GL4 spec to fill the threaded trunion bush which holds oil as in a reservoir.

 

some leave the nipples in some remove and replug to prevent leakage etc.

 

grease is used on propshafts , drive shafts , steering rack, rear hubs bearings ( again a plugged port)

 

many have two grease guns one for oil one for grease   

 

and if youre servicing , an oil can for all the bits that move, door locks and throttle links

 

and one important one a squirt of engine oil down inside the distributor base plate as the top dizzy bush is not engine lubricated and these wear easily,  some have a felt pad in the base of the dizzy , just a squirt or two down below the base plate will work fine .

 

 

Pete

[OD noise]

the OD does have a series of bearing internally , the thrust race could give a whine but fluttering noises dosnt sound like any mechanical problem

 

if the anulus planets are all out of line and were not fitted or 'timed' on a repair then than can set up a vibration noise as the load is runthro only 1 of the 3 gears inside.   not fluttering though

 

               Pete

[Vitesse 2 ltr Mk 1engine upgrade]

I'll  echo Garry's advice 

 

Pete

[Stromberg v SU]

robin   i wont be reprofiling needles but willing to have a  experienced  ,look, listen,   and even  colour tune and exhaust gas check. if needed

 

we can certainly look at the state of your strombergs and do some work on them should you wish to refit them

 

    regards  Pete

[Stromberg v SU]

as your local to me why not pop over for a cuppa and a look see 

 

if they are ok its easy 

 

if a rebush is needed  ive used the carb exchange in leighton buzzard 

 

Pete

[OD noise]

Are you certain its from the OD and not something making contact when accelerating torque is applied

 

pete

[Herald front seats]

Where abouts are you ?

[Super Flex Bush Fitting Vitesse Rear Trunnion]

There, s been comments that on some kits the disc washers are too thick

 

you may have to make up a stud and nut and jack the upright apart a little.

 

pete

[Stromberg v SU]

On a std car sti k to the Triumph tried and tested specification,

they spent ££££ and many thousands of miles testing ans analysing results to make it

take you shoppin, tear down the road , and go on holiday , or show off to the girlfriend

 

so the design does what it says on the tin

 

we all like to meddle , but rarely admmit when its not worked,

Can be good expensive fun but we dont have a design and developement department to

measure the effects

 

pete