Paul H

So take it off and will oil come out ? What do I do to check it’s ok . What does the PRV do ? Paul

Is that the long nut that sits under oil pressure guage ? Paul

Hi thanks again for all input I will loosen the filter , remove the plugs and fire up until oil is visible . How long should I fire up for each time 10 secs ? And finally how many times before I have to give up Nb I still have the old filter from the Club . I could fit that loosely ? Paul another thought I could drop the oil and refill , could that be helpful in removing the possible airlock

What’s the difference between brake cleaner and carb cleaner . Paul

Hi Tony my 714/2 is approx 45deg and first thing I did was to check the oil , I always have trays underneath the engine section with old news paper Paul

Thanks for input and all advice . When I disconnected the LT on the coil noticed the HT cable on the dizzy was loose . The rubber sleeve had split ( new 2 years ago ) so need to fix that first . I’ll try the 10 sec rule several times , assuming no joy will drop the oil (again) and fit the old filter or wait for it fit the original filter casing with a new filter . For some reason I’ve got 5 of them . So my dilemma is fit an old filter (1 year old and 1200 miles ) or go back to the old system . Got to be worth a couple of pages assuming no thread drift 🚘 Thanks again for your input - appreciated Paul

Hi Richard is it worth removing the filter to see if it’s got oil in , bearing in mind it’s been running already Paul

What’s the procedure re priming with dizzy . I can remove dizzy ok what drill connection do I need and clock or anti clock for a vitesse Paul

Its a Mann 714/2 and I still have the old filter though forgot this sequence of events on changing the oil the copper washer went awol on the Canleys sump plug so added the old tapered plug took her for a 5 mile run no issues . I then found the washer , dropped the oil and refitted the Canleys plug and refilled . Then today no oil pressure Paul

Tried removing LT lead and turned over for 30 secs plus and still the same, no oil pressure on guage and oil light still on . Would the non return filter have anything to do with it as this is the only change I’ve made ? Paul

Changed the oil in my vitesse . Engine fired ok , no oil pressure . Light on and no reading on oil pressure gauge . Stopped engine after about 10 secs and looking what to do to be safe . Pressure gauge is on a T with the oily pressure switch . Normally get reading after say 5 secs with pressure reading at 70 going down to 45 to 50 when hot and cruising at 50mph ish . On tickover when hot about 20 to 25 . Any advice welcomed Paul

Lets see if we can hit 5 pages ! On the todo list for my Vitesse is to add a drain plug to the diff . I have the tapered square end plug . What sized drill do I need plus tap spec. If there is a more suitable plug would go with that Paul

Should the copper flat washer on the Canleys magnetic sump plug be changed yearly ? Paul

Hi Colin do you know the spec of the threaded bar ? Paul

Just realised both rear over riders have the bottom securing bolt missing on my Vitesse . How easy is it to remedy Paul

Straight thread plus flat copper washer Paul

I’ve got the Canley sump plug with copper washer on both sump and diff filler and they thread on very easily then I just nip up . I’ll be checking the diff oil level soon . Do you want a pic ? Paul

The bidder is likely to be a vigilante . They deliberately bid up to silly numbers knowing the car is a scam and and the seller has to pay sellers % fees Paul

Yes , plug goes fully home Paul

My Vitesse has a tapered square end on the sump and diff filler and I’ve replaced both with the Canleys 24mm magnetic plug . Paul

Try Canleys https://www.canleyclassics.com/?diagram=triumph-spitfire-mkiv/1500-engine-plates-and-sump&ptno=ULC1998 The nut is 24mm and has a copper washer Paul

Did you have to “modify” the doors in any way ? Paul

Another vote for Silent Coat though purchased using Amazon . They were the cheapest at the time . I also used an electric paint stripper https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/19032165055? Plus a wallpaper roller Paul

Saw this ad on Gumtree https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-parts/triumph-herald/1375306039 Paul

https://www.toolstation.com/search?q=brake cleaner £2.45 from Tool Station Pail