Paul H
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Hi , there’s a current discussion on alternators here . The conclusion seems to be the crap quality and quality branded alternators are the solution . I hope this is correct as just purchased a 12v 40A Alternator kit car racing race car 101211-1032 3Pin denso
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I replaced mine using bicycle inner tube . Worked fine and the petrol hasn’t affected the rubber
Paul
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1 hour ago, Iain T said:
At 22mm it's a lot wider than the dx78 or 98 and more flexible than a bubble type. It looks a good fit and will seal a bigger gap. Do the doors close without having to slam them?
DX100 also looks promising.
Iain
Significant improvement on the bubble type and reduced the body tub spread . Less effort to close the doors
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This is the cobains spec I used on my Vitesse saloon . enough for both doors
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Order #136971] (25th March 2021)
Product Quantity Price Subtotal: £28.61 Shipping: £6.00 (incl. VAT) via Table Rate Orders under 2kgPayment method: Credit Card Total: £34.61 (includes £5.77 20% VAT) DX 73 - Composite self grip type draught excluder 8 £28.61 -
8 minutes ago, Iain T said:
It's missing on my car! But then so were many things.
We’re these standard ?
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3 minutes ago, RogerH said:
Hi Folks,
fitting a fuse between the Alternator and the loom may cause more problems than t fixes.
The alternator can't over load the loom UNLESS you attach too many power hungry accessories. It supplies what is asked of it.
The fuses are quite fickle. If the fuse pops you lose your system.
Why not get the bearing sorted
Powerlite do some nice alternators.
Roger
Hi Roger , could you spec a suitable Powerlite Alternator for a Vitesse
Paul
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On 23/02/2022 at 21:43, Pimp my Vit said:
I used Huco pump with Metro cut off switch (from eBay)
I’ve gone the Huco route and worked for me
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Here’s my MGF seat setup in my Vitesse Saloon
seat fully back no interference (only just )
seat fully back , inertia belt position inclined to rear , no interference
Rear right post , aluminium spacer tube , can measure if you want
rear left post , wiring is for heated seats
front posts , half of rear posts , again can measure if you want
I used the original seat holes and have the instructions for conversion somewhere
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Yes the inertia belts will fit . I have MGF seats In my Vitesse saloon . I can send a pic later on today to show the clearance
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Is the welder practical for bodywork ?
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Is it both carbs leaking or just one . I had the same issue with the rear carb on my Vitesse , and rubber slivers were holding the float valve open .
I also replaced the fuel pump with a modern copy and this made it worse , too much pressure . Suggest reconditioning your old one or move to electric fuel pump. I chose the latter and now use a Huco 13301 , nice bit of kit .
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I use https://www.classic-oils.net/Classic-Oils-Heritage-20W50 in my Vitesse and Castrol EP90 in the Gearbox and Diff
nb 20/50 also used for Stromburg dampers
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Welcome aboard , loads of help and advice here though we do like photos . A couple of suggestions don’t purchase R 9 from EBay as there’s a lot of fake . How do I know ? Best to buy Gates Barricade . The club shop sells this brand so does Moss . If you do go down the route of an electric fuel pump I used the Huco 133010 which is a pull pump and situated in the engine bay . In my Vitesse it’s by the battery . There is no need for a pressure gauge . Target price £45 ish . You would also need an inertia switch
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Stunning motor, saw it last weekend when collecting a gearbox . The photos don’t do it justice .
Simon, Rays son said the engine was special as ex police .
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19 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said:
Ashtray? There's an ashtray? You mean the 'ahead of its' time', extremely versatile mobile phone / satnav holder?
Love the mobile phone when was that pic taken . Must be years ago 😱
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13 minutes ago, mpbarrett said:
Paul
thanks, hadnt seen those, much better than mine, not perfect but worth having at that price..
Wonder what they were from as they are mounted on fibreglass.... ?cheers
mike
They only came online today
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The ash tray being the major item but this could be hide a usb socket etc
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My Vitesse would “ hesitate” going up hill , the problem as sorted by retarding the timing . Just one idea to start looking at
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18 minutes ago, Badwolf said:
Frosts also do a kit based on POR15. Gets mixed reviews. Good from those who did it by the instructions. Bad from those who didn't. Various posts on here. I know of a pro restorer who uses it. He stipulates that the inside of the tank must be perfectly dry or the treatment will peel. The biggest complaint I see is that the treatment has peeled...draw your own conclusions.
I used POR 15 on my tank and it’s fine . The Rustbuster solution is cheaper and the brand seems to have a good reputation
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34 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said:
For refurbishing you could try posting to Andrew Turner - have a look at his website:
He could probably adjust as required for your system if you give him the spec of the car as it now stands, unless you want them set up by tuning on a rolling road?
Personally can’t recommend AT . The refurbed Strombergs I bought were very shiny but needed rebuilding . Maybe it was a one off
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Rustbuster sell a kit to seal the tank .
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49 minutes ago, daverclasper said:
Hi Paul. That's the earlier Britax (I believe) sunroof I've been trying to find (As appose to the later one, you bought from me for your son, that are more 70's I think?, which also have the one piece subframe?).
yes Dave it’s a fixed one piece
They seem as rare as hen teeth compared to the later ones?. Was that on the car when you bought it (and your replacing just top cover/headlining).
yes on the car when purchased , now changing the roof and headlining
Been on the lookout for the earlier one for a while, via Ebay and not seen even one yet, though I'm not desperate, and needs to be at a price I can afford anyway (the later ones for sale, appear to go for quite a lot).
I did see a very compressive/detailed fitting of the top cover etc, online a while back, though can't remember which website/U tube. Will see if I can find anything, though you may well have had a good look yourself?
Cheers, Dave
I’ve found a guy in France who replaces sunroofs on classics and he will hopefully answer my questions . I’ll check YouTube again to see if I can find
Paul
49 minutes ago, daverclasper said:
The embarrassing Herald restoration thread - bean by bean the sack fills...
in My Triumph Restoration Project
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You could go down
Paul