Thanx for replies , I’ll stick with the faithful dynamo for the time being as most of my driving is daytime . Theoretically what happens to the dynamo when overloaded for a period of time with lights , wipers , heater blower etc
Paul
I’ve been down the alternator route for my Vitesse using the Dynamator instead of a conventional alternator . 2 weeks and 1600 mile trip it packed up . Despite being out of warranty Accuspark replaced it and it’s still on the box and looking to be sold .
My question is do I really need to change to an alternator ? What level of activity is required that I need the extra amps
Thanks in advance
Paul
Modified spanner for easier removal of Stromberg carbs . Shortened with top and bottom edges ground for easier access . Colour coded for tools I carry in my Vitesse
I modified an old 1/2 ins spanner , shortened and ground the top and bottom edges to remove the 4 nuts easily . Makes removal and refitting much easier . I’ve got the T shirt for rubber slivers due to fake R9 tubing . The coloured tape is to make sure the spanner goes back in the tool box which I carry in my Vitesse
Paul
Horizontal for Huco adjacent to battery
inertia switch up
10 amp approx draw , I fitted a relay with switch in power circuit . I have a blade fuse box with 15 amp fuse
if you need photos please advise
Nb I’m no expert though fitted mine about 2 years ago and like the comforting tick tick when the ignition is switched on
Paul
If you decide to go the electric pump route suggest the Huco 3010 pull pump , I’ve fitted one on my vitesse and fitted alongside the battery. I blanked off the fuel pump with a plate made from an old aluminium saucepan . The blanking plate is available on Ebay for about £17. I added a filter before the pump and before the carbs . The latter is the glass type so visual . I like the reassuring click click when the ignition is turned on .
Paul
Found a post re Nissan Micra Blower http://triumphherald1360.blogspot.com/2016/01/heater-fanblower.html?m=1
Paul
just found the forum thread , follow the posts
I’ve fitted the Micra heater blower to my Vitesse . The box needs a bit of fettling and my best guesstimate is that the Micra blower is at least 50% more powerful than the Original , I’ll dig out the post I did on the subject
Paul
nb the Micra Blower cost about £10 from EBay
I got a quote for a complete recovering ie vinyl roof and headlining and the price was close to £800 , the vinyl roof quote on a DIY basis was around £100 . This was for a Britax sunroof for my Vitesse
Paul
Hi Ben welcome to the forum . Here’s s link to the GT6 buyers guide , any questions post away
https://www.tssc.org.uk/tssc/uploaded_files/GT6 BUYERS GUIDE.pdf
Paul