Paul H

Hi Pete, thanks for input - seller has agreed to fit new jet . For my info you Hi Pete - The company I bought the refurb CDSE's from has agreed to fit a new jet - For my info you said "overall 0.012"is not overly important the needle will adjust to compensate the height and being biased should accommodate the misalignment enough to achieve basic mixture setting ." How does the needle compensate for the 12 thou , or does the needle have to be dropped by 12 thou to compensate Best regards and thanks for your advice

Just did an oil change on my Vitesse Mk2 and used the cardboard fix and it worked fine - Also replaced the sump plug with one from Canleys - the plug has a 15/16th AF Nut and complete with magnet - Next oil change will be easier

Hi finally getting round to set up my refurbished CDSE150's on my Vitesse MK2 The settings I was given was Float height 18mm Fixed Jet height 100 thou Ive set the float height - no issues . The front carb fixed jet height is 100 thou so set correctly The rear carb fixed jet height is currently 112 thou. On examination the end is slightly flattened on one side and its bent, albeit minor , see pics . I was going to push the fixed jet in further using a vice to achieve 100 thou but with the slight bend pretty sure all i will do is make matters worse. This is the first time Ive done this and asking if my conclusion that the carb should go back for a new fixed jet and set to 100 thou ? I am assuming that the 12 thou difference between the front & rear carbs is significant and not practical to continue setting up . Any input welcomed Paul

managed to take out front cover then the heater box , so all done . Heater matrix full of crud and had 1969 stamped on it so guess I'll change for a new one

Progress.. Started to dismantle smiths heater with a view to check condition of heater matrix . I've removed the rubber pipes, removed the spring clips , and from inside the car undone the 2 retaining nuts and removed the air distribution box . Removed the blower motor. Now trying to lift out the heater assembly , including the front plate . It won't budge and as it there are more bolts to undo . Anything I've missed ?????

No leak is coming from from carb starter assembly where the choke is located

Update.... Stripped the carbs, and found loads of grit etc , all cleaned and engine running fine , tickover is now under control, and the power is back. One issue the starter assembly is weeping , very minor . What would be causing this . Thanks for help so far , appreciated

Hi thanks for input , haven't checked the carbs yet though will start tomorrow Regards Paul

Vitesse was doing well , refurb CDSE carbs speced for vitesse mk2 , no issues , plenty of power through the range , started first time . Then I ran out of fuel , no issues initially then out on a run it's as if somebody's flicked a switch and now no power at all and lumpy tickover, won't go up a hill , have to drop down gears and crawl at 10mph which was embarrassing !!!! Back to basics and checked compression with a range of 165 to 175 , most of the cylinders were 170 , is this ok . Compression test was with out plugs and throttle open and started for 10 secs. Engine had been run for 10 mins prior Then checked the timing , there are 2 white marks either side of tdc and the strobe is showing slightly to the left of the left hand mark . Hope this makes sense . Is this the cause of the lack of power . Where should the strobe hit ? If this isn't the cause will start checking the carbs for contamination, fuel is getting through as just added a disposable filter after the pump and fuel is clearly visible, I will also be adding one before the pump. Are there any obvious pointers to check on the carbs for contamination ? The disy cap has a small chunk missing on the rim, will be changing as water could get in, could this be the cause, would I need a new rotor as well, the previous owner had converted to electronic , not sure which make Any assistance welcome Regards Paul

Belated birthday greetings, I only purchased my vitesse after your birthday and as each issue crops up your expert input is always welcome . Best regards Paul

Hi - im late to this thread and have a limited knowledge on carbs BUT I do have a pair of refurb cdse carbs ( prepared by Turner Carbs) on my vitesse Mk2 - Can I assist in this gasket issue if so point me in the right direction Paul

Hi Richard , when I purchased the vitesse in Jan this year the carbs were off a 2.5 saloon . They were shot and as the wrong carbs no good for donor . All I could get at the time for an outright purchase at a reasonable price was the CDSE , they were refurb and specked up by Turner carbs for the vitesse MK 2 . The carbs work really well and the engine fires first time with the engine very responsive with no flat spots . I don't know the fuel economy yet though feel they might be running a tad rich . Re the filters do they fit before the pump and do they have to be vertical . Please feel free to comment on the suitability of the CDSE in your opinion Best regards

Hi , Vittesse suddenly became lumpy with reduced power especially on hills - I thought it was an air leak in the advance retard pipe as found a split in the right angle bend - Made a temp fix with amalgam tape and whilst improved the lumpyness is still there . Normally I can see fuel in the joining pipe between the 2 carbs - this now appears to empty so need to clean the carbs to remove the crud - Is there an online guide to assist as this is new to me - Currently there is no inline filter ( apart from the gauze in the pump) any recommendations as to type & where to locate would be appreciated Best regards Paul

Hi Steve - where did you buy the new matrix ? Paul

Hi - Still trying to remove Heater Control Switch without breaking - Its been glued - This T switch connects to the Heater Water Valve - Regards Paul

Thanks Pete

Quick question - Is the Herald Heater Matrix the same as the Vitesse Mk2 Heater Matrix Thanks in advance Paul

Forgot to say the first set of Vertical links from Canleys had to be returned as the 4 bolts wouldnt line up so if you are replacing check this first before assembly - Canleys were fine & did a swop out straight away - Paul

Many Many thanks to all for advice so far - Vertical Links done , new trunnions, new brake calipers, new radiator , hoses ( just waiting on Canleys for the stainless pipe under the manifold ) and WBL 281 H - 1969 Vitesse Saloon passed it MOT last week - with no advisories . Still plenty of jobs to be done to add the reliability back so there will be plenty more questions Regards Paul

Thanks Pete & Colin. I think there's one ( Heater control ) that has been superglued , the others have a ball bearing - Guess which one I need to access as the cable has come adrift

Hi, looking to remove the heater control T switch , cannot find how to do it. I can depress the ball bearing but the switch won't pull of . Any help appreciated

Hi I would love to support the Club Shop though didnt know they sold the felt cups

I did purchase new felt seals but quality was poor and couldn't get them to fit so reused old ones . Thanks for feedback - appreciated