Paul H

Thanks Pete . The small roller is fine now , Initially it was seized Paul

Agreed , this is a short term fix as haven’t got a suitable replacement Paul

Removed the rivet and it’s 8mm diameter so needed a M8 to replace . Locking mechanism works now as added a washer in the spring set up to ensure the “back of the hook “ didn’t jamb the roller . Paul

Thanks Tony , just drilled one out and nut and bolt will do the job . This one has been smacked at some time and is bent so trying to straighten first

Bonnet clamp on my Vitesse keeps sticking . The “Claw” is bent and has too much lateral movement so it jambs on the roller edge . Need to remove rivet to investigate Paul

Have you tried retarding the timing ? Paul

I found my misfiring was caused by the rotor arm was loose . The rivet hold the arm was becoming loose Paul

I fitted Huco in my Vitesse . Positioned alongside the battery https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FUEL-PUMP-ELECTRIC-FOR-SUCTION-HUCO-133010-ENGINE-BAY-FITMENT/264031210689? You will need an inertia switch like https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/First-Inertia-Switch-Vehicle-Crash-Sensor-Standard-Ignition-Electric-Fuel-Pump/402543089068? works well for me .I’ve protected the pump with an inline filter and a visible glass filter before the carbs Paul

I used https://www.frost.co.uk/por15-car-bike-motorcyle-fuel-tank-repair-sealer-473ml/? Follow the instructions to the letter worked for me Paul

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I use https://www.toolstation.com/industrial-spray-lacquer-500ml/p44132 for the alloy bumpers on my Vitesse , does a good job Paul

2 Chassis bolts loosened by A post and 3 self tappers loosened on body tub joint . Roof bolts still tight Body jacked byB post and gap now as good as I can get see pic . The Jack is in place overnight and final job is to add new packing which will be a mixture of Penny washers and Wellington boot washers Paul

Just loosening the 2 remaining chassis bolts to assist the lift and found 3 more on the outrigger just ahead of drivers seat . Are these ok or should they be bolts Paul

New posh tread plates arrived pic shows the overlay , much narrower though overall effect will be an improvement . Better than cut from a fridge 😱

MGF , year 2002 , excellent seats . I added heated elements which are for land rovers . Paul

Colin the gapping exercise is working though the spacer is currently 12mm and likely to end up at 15mm to 17mm. . I was planning to use penny washers . Or should I be using Rubber packing or half and half Paul

Fitted by the PO , very thin and were held with Tiger Seal plus rivets . Impossible to remove without creasing . Not sure where they came from but look identical to Paddocks which would have cost £50 plus so have purchased and waiting on these from EBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-TRIUMPH-LOGO-LAUREL-TREAD-PLATE-THRESHOLD-SPITFIRE-GT6-VITESSE-TR4-6-S-S/182556207568? Paul

Update : adjusting drivers door gap The chassis bolts under the B post and mid door are loose now . It was noticeable the B post chassis bolt opened up between the side runner and floor , approx 10mm . I haven’t removed the roof bolts yet and this still has to be done . I added a 12mm packer ( alloy tubing ) to the B post and 5mm packer to the next chassis bolt ( mid door ) . There was an existing 3 mm gap already . To fit I jacked up the floor area by the each chassis bolt and inserted the alloy packers . The alloy tubing is a temp fix and will be replaced by alloy washers when the door gapping is correct . The next pic shows the alloy tubing packers ( arrowed ) The next pic of the drivers door is pre adding the packers , check the gap by the chrome strip The next pic is after the alloy packers have been added . The gap by the chrome strip has increased by approx 0.5mm so the packers are working I need now to release the roof bolts and increase the packing , my rough calculation is 2mm of packing will widen the gap by 0.5mm Paul

Have you tried the Life360 app . I can track the missus on her shopping trips and monitor her speed , more important can have the tea ready for when comes home 🤗 I use the free option , good app Paul

Does the tracker need a sim card ? When I renewed my Vitesse insurance with PJ I advised that I had added a steering lock ( crook lock ) and motion triggered alarm fitted . Both these had no effect on the renewal quote Paul

Another vote for Silentcoat and yes the Clubshop fixing kit is not worth the money . I used draught excluder which is a fraction of the price , others use foam as a sealant Paul

Mintylamb.co.uk is still up for calculating theoretical speed in each gear Paul

Looking to replace the door tread plates on my Vitesse . Anybody sourced them lately and any recommendations Paul

I relined the petrol tank in my Vitesse using a POR15 kit from Frosts . My tank didn’t have holes though was getting thin and rusty inside Paul

Hi Tony . Brake fluid is still clean so would have to measure before stopping Paul