Paul H

Hi Colin - thanks for info, Ive got a camcorder and it never crossed my mind it would suit the purpose - Any ideas how to attach to the dashboard or body Best regards Paul

Thanks Mishmosh - I hadnt thought of the GoPro solution - I will check out Best regards Paul

I would like to record some of the scenic trips in our Vitesse . Starting looking at dash cams - is this the best approach or smartphone + holder any input appreciated paul

IMO the maplin 5 watt solar panel is too small , Mine is 40 watts and minimum would be 20 watts Regards Paul

Aldi have a special offer on air tools coming up https://www.aldi.co.uk/c/specialbuys/diy its best to buy on line as its free delivery also the promo dates are incorrect as they have a supply issue Regards Paul

Hi my solar charging system was a left over from our Caravanning days - The panel was a free standing 40 amp panel which is now on the garage roof + regulator - the costs have plummeted over the last few years and pretty sure you can purchase the whole kit for £50 or so - though try to get a regulator with a readout like the one in the pic - I did originally have a £10 version with no readout and it took a month to work out it wasnt working !! - The one in the pic can handle 30 amps or so so way over the top for what you require . A good start is http://www.sunstore.co.uk/Portable-Solar-Chargers/ they are not the cheapest but their service is good and the equipment is reliable. The shorter the cable run from the panel to the regulator the better , if this isnt possible use a heavy cable - I think mine is 4amp , only using this as its left over from caravanning Paul NB most regulators have 2 output feeds like the pic - the second is tripped when the first battery is fully charged

I'm using a solar panel plus regulator, works a treat . Not much sun at the moment but enough to maintain charge . The panel used is a 40 amp panel Paul

I went to the tappet demo with Pete last year and found the visit well worth while and would like to attend any further demos Paul

Thanks Pete for the definition - appreciated

Please forgive the newbie questions - "You should feel VERY slight play - if you can feel end float, reduce shims - if preload, increase shims. When correct, take apart, grease and fit inner seal." Q1 I understand VERY slight play , but what is end float ? Q2 What is preload ? Thanks in advance Paul

I read in Practical Classics this month that EP90 GL5 wasnt suitable for our classics . Not ever hearing about GL4 or GL5 mild panic ensued as I checked the label on the tin of Castrol EP90 . There was no mention of either so rang the help line and was advised that Castrol EP90 oil in their green tin was GL4 - Panic over Paul

Another vote for Bilt Hamber Dynax S-50 Very easy to use and the probe lance provided makes accessing awkward areas a piece of cake . I used the probe for the inside of rear outriggers and the the probe has a 360 degree head so its a simple job of operating the can and withdraw the probe and all 4 sides covered in 1 go Regards Paul

Thanks Pete for the silicon solution , found some in the shed which I had used on a model boat yonks ago , never throw anything away ????

Thanks Ben , not sure how long the cable has been broken - Will the dizzy function in this state ? Regards Paul

Hi Richard - thanks for Accuspark info and yes im going to Stoneleigh , are you selling or buying ? My Vitesse will be purely used for touring so reliability is the key issue Regards

Is this oil ok ? at £15 for 5 litres seems good value - My car is a Mk2 Vitesse http://www.wilko.com/car-care-products/wilko-classic-car-oil-20w50-5l/invt/0342792 Regards Paul

Just checked the distributor to check the advance retard by blowing through the tube and noticed there is a wire loose , the base rotated but the wire looks like its come away - is it a case of resoldering - the electronic points are accuspark and came with the car Checked and the accuspark seems to be very cost effective, are they reliable ? I was considering keeping a set of points as a spare or another accuspark Any input welcomed Paul

I picked up the Aldi bargain plus got some for pressies Paul

Raise a return with eBay . They are on your side . Never had an issue with returning defective products Paul

Hi Richard - New Vertical Links, Trunnions, New front Shockers / Springs Brake Calipers, Brake hoses, Water hoses, recon Radiator, new Heater Matrix , Heater Controller , Stainless connecting pipe, Water Pump, recon Carbs , Currently working on New rear Ujs, New Rotoflexes , Rear Vertical Shocker Conversion , Polyprop bushes, re routing Petrol Pipes, Relined Petrol Tank ( Frost Kit ) Rear Brake seals , Manvers Triumph ( now closed ) replaced the Diff , adding rebuilt Gearbox / Overdrive + Electrics , shortened balanced Prop . All the best Paul

Glad it's worked out , you might need a puller to release the bearing next to the rotoflex , using a mallet etc might damage the dust washer. I couldn't have offered this info a year ago

Just sold for £53 Paul

Theres a suitable Hub Puller on Ebay - 2 hrs left http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232222838595?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Paul

There's a Triumph engine on Fleabay which is described as Vitesse Mk2 - the number is HC1483ESS - My understanding is that HC covers MK1 & MK2 - What does ESS stand for ? and is this engine a MK1 or MK2 Thanks in advance Paul

Thanks for the pic Pete