Paul H
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Oil pressure - start up 75psi settling down to 50 psi at 3,000 revs in OD and idle is about 20 psi if that helps in diagnosis
Paul
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Thanks for all the replies . Neg wire from coil goes to distributor
The plugs were cleaned before yesterdays trip of 180 miles . Pic taken this morning . The lowest one is cyl 1
As I have spare set will change anyway
Oil consumption is high 1 litre approx on 450 miles . Tootling around at home oil consumption is next to nothing . Could this be the underlying issue ? I get no rumbles on start up.
Thanks for all your helpPaul
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2 minutes ago, johny said:
carb float levels all ok and working properly?
I haven’t had reason to check levels . When I purchased the car in 2016 I had the dreaded slivers and flooding , leaking gaskets , choke leaks . They are CDSE’s which were “reconditioned” though the only good bit was they were shiny and bright and supplied with 1 bent jet , different jet heights , and the float covers weren’t flat as they had been over cleaned , and when I eventually sorted the carbs I left well alone . I will check the sliding piston action tomorrow and if ok will leave until I get back on Weds as don’t want to jinx the journey back . I am running a Huco which has been in place for at least 3 years now and was installed as the mechanical pump was constantly playing up plus I find the engine easier to start with the Huco and the reassuring tic tic tic . When left for weeks she will start on second tug and when warm it’s every time
Paul
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16 minutes ago, JohnD said:
That would have been true ever since the Accuspark was fitted. This is new, unless Paul tells us different.
Yes this is new though it could have been progressive over the last year . In Suffolk we don’t have hills . The Accuspark has been in place for 4 years
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Just now, ahebron said:
Could it be fuel related?
Not getting enough or bad petrol?Fuel should be ok Tesco Momentum and just a few days since filling
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I’ll remove the plugs tomorrow and photo them for opinion . They were cleaned yesterday and did about 180 miles today
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I’ve travelled up to the Wirral from Suffolk in my Vitesse mk2. no issues and so far 400 miles ( went on Walled Towns Run today which takes in North Wales ) . Going up a crawler land , very steep hill on A55 Vitesse didn’t like it at all and as the pressure hit with the incline and she started to miss so had to drop to 2nd to get up . I’ve done this hill before with no real issues . Also noticed she slows down a lot on hills. What are the possible causes ? I’ve got a spare set of plugs so will try them . Ignition is accuspark . I cleaned the plugs yesterday and the colour is ok maybe a tad rich though some of the plugs were oily and one of the gaps was bunged up with carbon . It’s as though I wasn’t running on all 6
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Found the problem gearbox switch terminal loose . Oh how I love removing the gearbox cover 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
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6 minutes ago, Paul H said:
No discernible click . I think it’s the wiring under the gearbox cover which has just been put back after new clutch slave . Before if take off the cover again tested the fuse which is a blade and only feeds the overdrive . That’s ok next is to check the output of the relay which is the original style . Not sure which one is the feed to the terminal in and terminal out and lastly terminal switch . The pic shows the wiring .
A better view of the relay which has no markings
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No discernible click . I think it’s the wiring under the gearbox cover which has just been put back after new clutch slave . Before if take off the cover again tested the fuse which is a blade and only feeds the overdrive . That’s ok next is to check the output of the relay which is the original style . Not sure which one is the feed to the terminal in and terminal out and lastly terminal switch . The pic shows the wiring .
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26 minutes ago, Colin said:
Spot-on, Colin.
Both of those types are in/on mine.
Push 'button' types won't be too hard to match, but where you'd find the pocket holders, Lord only knows!
I’ve used these screw covers sprayed black
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8 hours ago, Morgana said:
I think almost any kind of bizarre seal is available from the likes of Woolies Trim, Seals+Direct, Phoenix Trim and many others. I've recently bought a tub of Lanocare lanolin grease which is remarkably waterproof and not noxious like petrochemical greases. As it's safe on rubber and nice on the hands, I'd be tempted to rub some on there and at least fill the cracks a bit with something flexible and removable.
Ultimately, UV degradation will destroy it. If you can see the way it seals, I'm sure even if the original seal profile is not available, something else will do. I'm trying to sort a leak in the gearbox tunnel cover and despite various 'kits' being available, all it needs is something compressible enough to fill the wonky gap. I've also had success with Seals+Direct products where they advise sticking two profiles together if you can't find exactly what you want.
I had similar issues with fitting / sealing my gearbox cover in my Vitesse . I made hardboard gaskets to fit the gearbox cover and another for the floor and the firewall . I held these in place with sealant and then fitted rivnuts . One one gasket I glued a section of inner tube . The hardboard gaskets were oversize as my fibreglass gearbox cover didn’t fit .
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25 minutes ago, johny said:
yes here it is but ally not stainless
TRIUMPH HERALD & VITESSE "Master Cylinders Drip Tray"Aluminium" "New " | eBay
Yes that’s the one I’ve got . Easy to fit and of course aluminium
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Just now, steveweblin said:
Last year somebody was offering to bring a batch of these from Australia to the UK. Did anyone get hold of one?
Are they still available?
I’ve got a set off ebay and they work about £30 deld from Australia .
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I had issues with flooding on my Vitesse changed the jets , full of slivers . Added Huco and fuel filter close to Cdse’s . So far working fine . I even have a modified spanner for removing the carbs , got the timing down to less than 20 mins for removal and strip down
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I’ve fitted a Huco 133001 fuel pump . Fits in the engine bay on my Vitesse
Paul
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5 hours ago, ahebron said:
Have you considered a scissor lift?
I have one for my Vitesse but it only lifts 1m.
I can sit under the car and work and can access all mechanical parts as I uise it sideways under the car not lengthways as the hoist is to wide.
Our garage pit in Sunderland would freeze over in Winter, good drainage is a must plus air movement/extraction.I’ve fitted a fibreglass pit insert so no drainage issues
https://www.mech-mate.co.uk/products
the model SP01
Paul
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18 minutes ago, Pdv said:
Hi All,
I am thinking of purchasing a car lift as getting under the car is not becoming an option much longer.
I did a search and the main obstical appears to be delivery and installation, one supplier state that it is delivered by an artic and has to have the turning capacity for that others say it needs an available fork lift to unload it. And I don't think I have the strength to assemble it on my own.
All these things are able to be overcome but with a lot of help from other people, it would be good then if there was a company that would install it, did not see that option when searching.
So any help, advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
Have you considered a pit ?
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2 hours ago, foshi said:
vitesse do look good only problem you may have is how good the valance is behind the rubbers , the you will need to remove the mounting strips first before fitting the vitesse will properly need some valance repair work , i have personally done the conversion many times paul , 1 point you need a decent pop rivet gun
I’ve used stainless screws instead of rivets on my Vitesse They look ok and the sections easily removed
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27 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
as electric gauges (bi metal types ) damp the reading its probably you instant reading capillary gauge thats throwing you a wobbler
by being a bit over ractive ??? just an idea
or just avoid traffic jams Ha !!
Yes Pete . Instant read shows extremes and hence worry factor kicks in . I’ve got a spare temp gauge . Do I need a different sender and cable to connect
Paul
sender pic
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The fan is a yellow plastic 6 fin . The temp rises to 90, the thermostat opens and the temp drops to 80 and cycle starts again . My gauge is mechanical so no electrics that’s why I see the range . I can go 200 plus miles in a session and everything is ok, until I hit a traffic jam
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Just now, AndyTV8 said:
Yes, the electric fan will give you airflow through the rad even with a stationary car (assuming you mount it nice and close to the rad to ensure it the airflow goes where you want it!)
...... Andy
Thanks Andy . Any advice on fan spec ?
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I fear going into traffic jams with my mk 2 Vitesse as the mechanical temp gauge will climb to over 100 and at times up to 115 especially on a hot day and having driven for a few hrs . I have the standard fan fitted . I’ve flushed the engine and have a new radiator, heater matrix and heater diverter mechanical switch . All hoses are new with a recent conversion to silicone . Once on the move the guage quickly drops back to 85 to 90 range. Would having an electric fan improve cooling in traffic jams ?
Paul
Any advice ? Lack of power on steep hills
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Just checked the carb pistons they move freely and drop with a clunk . The pistons do need a clean though. There is evidence of the rear carb flooding
lots of crud in the filter before the carbs
Paul