Paul H
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Hi just setting testing the 3 fuel gauges I have to see if that is the weak link . I found a spare stabiliser , the one on the Vitesse is a digital version . The voltage out put from the mechanical stabiliser was pulsing from 5 to 10 ish , difficult to read as pulsing was fast . Is this what should be happening . With the stabilised voltage I can test the 3 gauges to see if this is the issue On the pic one of the terminals is painted red , I’ve assumed this is positive input or doesn’t it matter ?
Paul
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7 minutes ago, Steve P said:
Don,t forget it needs to vent,that`s probably what that V in the old one is,i have the same on my Vitesse,without the vent it`s breakdown time.
S
The V is a split !!
I did use the cap before but stopped when it was mot time . I will check to make sure there’s no vacuumPaul
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Following suggestions I placed a section of inner tube in petrol , partially submerged . 2 weeks plus later and the inner tube is still fine so will now fit the refurbed petrol cap
Paul
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Just checked the MOT history for JFS 92D . Chassis corrosion is mentioned on 2011 so would need to check the work done
Paul
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Off the beaten track in County Clare .
Paul
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£500 on Gumtree / Dundee
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In 2018 we went to the Gordon Bennett Rally and extended the trip with checking out sections of the Wild Atlantic Way
This pic taken County Clare , some of the roads we’re challenging !
To help with planning we used
There’s a book for Ireland and many other countries . Try Amazon and purchase second hand as it’s likely to be well thumbed by the time you finish .
I f you choose Ireland I can let you know the route we took plus B & Bs we would recommend.
Paul
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Perhaps Mark got a better deal from the AA
Pauln
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21 hours ago, NonMember said:
Try shorting the sender to earth. If the gauge climbs past the full mark then it's a sender problem. If it only reaches 7/8 then suspect the stabiliser or the gauge.
Is there a way of testing the gauge ?
Paul
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22 hours ago, dougbgt6 said:
And the temperature gauge (also on the stabiliser) hasn't changed? Could be a sticky float mechanism as Johny says or a punctured float.
Doug
My temp gauge is a direct cable to the gauge
Paul
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22 hours ago, johny said:
Not a problem with the float not moving far enough is it? First I would take it out and manually move it to the full position to see if you can get the correct reading...
Didn’t fancy siphoning the fuel , hoping there are further tests before dropping the fuel
Paul
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Hi, my fuel gauge is at 75% when full in my Vitesse . Looking to correct this if possible . I have another 2 spare petrol gauges . How can I check if it’s the sender or the guage . The voltage stabiliser is a solid state version .
Previously I had issues when the needle slowly dropped to zero and climbed back after 10 mins or so . A bit disconcerting when this happened first time 😱.When it was working it was accurate . Changed to solid state stabiliser and the zeroing stopped but with 25% error
Paul
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12 minutes ago, Ian Foster said:
Paul
I see you have a standard (possibly aftermarket) rotor arm. Quality can be an issue with carbon black used to colour the plastic and some are a very loose fit on the shaft.
Red rotor arms are available from Accuspark for the Delco distributor. I have used these in recent years and the fit is very good.
Might be worth considering.
Ian
I had an Accuspark one originally but the rivet became loose so tightened the rivet and it’s now the spare !
Paul
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Good that I did a trial fit for the points as would have been a disaster on the road 😱😱😱
My Delco distributor D200 came fitted with electronic ignition . After removing the electronic parts I trial fitted the points only to find the condenser was too big to fit and there was no wiring .
I purchased the points and condenser from SimonBbc ( Powerspark ) so emailed for advice . They advised by return I needed a wire from the points to the negative side of the coil and the condenser would fit though the bracket would need butchering . I found a smaller condenser which fitted ( no extra screws required) and made up a link to the coil .
I checked for a spark at the plugs and all ok . I have now replaced the original electronic ignition using heat sink paste
Paul
NB i assume if I had want to run my Vitesse using the points , I would have moved the engine to max opening of the points and then rotating the distributor to the mark which is currently 10 BTDC
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1 minute ago, clive said:
Just the stupid sort of thing that could catch you out. You would be all smug "no problem, I have a set of points" to a distraught "A&$£ I am missing a screw"
I’ll trial fit the points and condenser tomorrow and see if anything is missing 😱
Paul
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1 minute ago, clive said:
and condensor.
Set the points gap, and yes, adjust timing. Job done. Worth checking you have all teh required screws, probably used on the accuspark anyway.
Thanks Clive , I hadn’t considered the screws so will check
Paul
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Hi , my Vitesse is fitted with Accuspark ignition . I have a set of points as a backup . Is is as simple case of taking off the Accuspark and fitting the points then tweaking the timing ?
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15 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
just to add with tub spread you can also see the gap around the sides of the boot lid close up or even foul up .
just to my original odds and sods spread reviver
Hi Pete . I thought if you reduce the distance between the B posts the boot gaps would increase ?
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1 minute ago, FranksVitesse said:
Thanks,might be worth a try although I think they will need a fair bit of elbow grease to achieve the look of yours which look nice .
It’s surprising the effect the acrylic spray has . I used 2 coats
Pail
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I got acceptable results by using Autosol than applying a lacquer spray from Toolstation , might need applying annually
Paul
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Ordered from Canleys before Xmas and waiting for delivery when back in stock
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Canley Classics
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Paul
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To fit 1600 Vitesse . NOS
Not sure if it’s value
Paul
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3 minutes ago, daverclasper said:
Just wondering if inner tubes are petrol resistant and won't get melted by fumes/full tank?.
Dave
I’ll let you know 😱
Pretty sure the new seal will be ok . To be sure I’ll put a section of inner tube in a jar of petrol and leave
Paul
Fuel Gauge showing wrong level
in Fuel System
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Thanks Pete didn’t see the B and I 😱
Paul