Paul H

Hi pete. Gaskets supplied by turners Spare gaskets are the same and leak as soon as gasket level is reached. Could i use welseal on the gaskets or instead of Paul

Hi Wayne - you are correct - removed rear carb and needle valve - blew out another black sliver - see pic - Ill repeat the process on the front carb just in case and replace both needle valves as i have spares . Thanks for input Paul

Clear fuel hose is not ethanol proof - but better than a sliver - I can keep an eye on the clear pipe and on the look out for suitable clear pipe - Off to dismantle carbs again !! Paul

Ive reconditioned AC Fuel Pump , new diaphram, valves , New Accuspark Dizzy , Coil, Smiths emission control valve cleaned out - The diaphram has started to crack but not all the way through so just ordered replacement .The temperature compensators fitted to CDSE are blocked off ( Thanks Pete ) The Carbs had worked fine before so happy that CDSE's are suitable though not ideal - needles are B5CF Had initial issues starting , stripped the carbs and found slivers of the dreaded black stuff ( R9) in both the needle valve entries Reassembled carbs, needle valves checked , Clear tubing now replaces small 2" sections of R9 (no more slivers as petrol filter in place by the carbs) Carb floats checked at 18mm , Pistons raise and drop as they should. Added a clear tubing balancer - I had previously just blocked these ports with tubing with bolt inset ( see pic ) Engine started after fuel got through though not healthy. With Choke engine revs went initially high then started to waver then high again as if there was a block somewhere . Engine heated up and pushed in choke and engine revs wavering . Then noticed rear carb leaking like a sieve - this normally means blocked needle valve - I know I have to strip and check though is there something im missing ?????? The pic clearly shows fuel leaking through gasket Paul

My mk2 Vitesse has "vitesse" in the number plate cover Paul

Looking at replacing Vacuum Pipe Elbow Connectors , both have perished despite one being a year old , visible cracks and unable to hold any vacuum when tested . Any sources welcome . Also newbie question - with the 2 new connectors and connected pipe connected and linked to a Vacuum tester - does the section have to hold the Vacuum for the advance to function correctly ? Paul

What lacquer are you using please Paul

Have you tried spraying carb cleaner direct into carbs , if she starts then it's a carb clean down with blocked needle valves a possibility Paul

Hi used http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151155678947?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT as much cheaper than Dynamat - Using a heat gun makes fitting contours very easy To go on top of the pads Ive purchased http://www.ebay.co.u...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT which is a 5 metre roll of sound proofing deadening 6mm insulation closed cell foam which will be going throughout the interior .Both products have a peel off outer so easy to apply

The Accuspark clamp didnt fit on my Vitesse Mk2 so used the existing clamp Paul

Hi Richard , thanks for advice on cable ties , now replaced with stainless band - thanks again Paul

UPDATE Fitted the throttle spindle tension spring today - I couldnt find a suitable hold for the spring so used a cable tie wrapped around the starter motor + 6 inches of formed coat hanger + the spring . Thanks for input and another job ticked off Best regards Paul

Hi Adrian - Ive got a spare manifold for a Mk2 Vitesse , would this fit , heres a pic Regards Paul

Hi , Ive got the opportunity to purchase genuine NOS door skins for my Vitesse Mk 2 Saloon - The current doors have a lot of filler and would like to replace at some time - Which is the best way to go , new skins or quality second hand doors which will need some work . Any advice welcome Paul

Here a pic of my setup , not sure if its standard . The cable retaining bracket is not standard and bolts to the manifold - I have added the green section as the carbs couldnt be opened to full throttle . The green section will be sprayed silver once everything is sorted - Cant see a way to secure the spring to anything solid Regards Paul

UPDATE Stripped out pedal assembly and the pivot pin is knackered , I wonder how many miles to achieve these grooves (see pic) The base plate had oversize holes to match . All in all the side play was about 3ins from side to side - the cable ties were there to centralise the pedal . I have now fitted a new pivot pin which has been fashioned out of a larger diameter bolt , The pedal assembly needed drilling out marginally to accommodate the new pin - With the spring inplace there is no sideplay to speak of so ready to put back . Ive found a suitable spring for the carb end but cant work out where to attach the wire extension to hold the carb retaining spring so any input here would be appreciated . Pics attached of the new pedal assembly including a pic of the cable retainer which is simply a cut off section of petrol pipe - looks crude though it wont come out . Paul

Maybe its time to embrace the online technology that is available - I went on line and found FlipSnack , set up a FREE account and uploaded some old Couriers . This took 5mins - For the result Click Here The free version isnt suitable of course though the paid version might work as you can add Indexes and links to pages . Because the print quality of the original is poor its difficult to read unless you use the zoom facility at the top Just an idea Paul

Richard - just did further check and throttle return spring is there BUT the spring tension assembly - 19 & 20 is missing - see pic . A photo of this linkage would be appreciated Best regards Paul

Hi Richard , I used the search facility on Canleys and found the correct layout for Vitesse Mk2 so photos now not needed - thanks for offer - The attached pic shows layout , im missing the clip holding the cable at the top - My reading is that Canleys sell the whole unit for £13.50 + P&P Best regards Paul

Hi Richard - thanks for offer and would like pics of your setup - the only canleys pic i could find was for a 948 . the base looks similar to mine though i dont have the PEDAL RETURN SPRING - HERALD & VITESSE, though can purchase this . My cable linkage is different in that the cable is linked at the top of the pedal only and again held in by cable strap - Is the 948 the same setup as my Mk2 Vitesse ?? Regards Paul

My accelerator set up is very Heath Robinson as you can see from the pic , There is a lot of side play in the pedal - Is there something missing ? Thanks in advance Paul

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