Paul H
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3 minutes ago, Iain T said:
I don't think I'm up for that, I'm leaving it St Tropez style....naked!
Unless anyone has a bumper set they would like to sell??
Iain
Ask SpitfireGraveyard on EBay . From memory the last ones he sold went for about £180 . His prices are priced to sell quickly
Paul
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If you want more security this alarm is great value and works . It’s a vibration alarm with just 2 connections and I think 5 levels of sensitivity . I fitted mine in the drivers bulkhead .
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165530859542?
Great price as well
Paul
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I use a visual deterrent with a steering lock bar , plus a led flashing away , discrete switch to operate .
Paul
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22 minutes ago, Jonah said:
I changed the clutch release bearing as part of the gearbox rebuild but haven’t changed the clutch…….yet!
For the cost involved I changed the clutch as I didn’t know how long it had been there . At £68 from Canleys it was an easy decision . Replacing worked as the “budgie singing “ has gone . I also removed the fulcrum pin replaced with a washer which changed the angle and compensated for wear. I’m sure Pete Lewis who mentored me on this project will be along to explain
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I used the opportunity of changing the clutch and clutch release bearing .
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1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said:
i have never had to loosen engine mounts
exhaust yes maybe cooling hoses if you are going to stretch them
but its surprising how high you can lift the rear end to match the geabox insert angle
if you let the front mounts lift you dont gain angle
Pete
From my limited experience with my overdrive box going back into my Vitesse I had similar difficulties . Firstly I hadn’t raised the gearbox high enough though the PO had the locating studs in place . Using a torch looking in from the engine side that the gearbox was parallel to the engine plate . Hope this helps . I also used stout timber either side of the box to provide leverage to get parallel .
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18 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
the lug problem is two will align the third will need a small cut to increase the bowl rim cut out a few MM .
i ran my vitesse with all 4 on main and dip , and not a mot problem as they check outers and inners but not both at the same time
adding relays to get 14v to the lamps will make the orig seal beams awaken , you dont have to change the lamp units to get an improvement
Pete
I’ve done the same on my Vitesse though for Mot I remove a blade fuse so only outers come on with Dipped lights
Paul
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Update
Removed the slave cylinder piston using Dot 4 in a Wanner. Thanks for advice Pete 🤗
To stop losing the piston I covered the end with a plastic bag and cable tied it . Checked over the bore and everything is fine and fit for use. I just need to drill the locating holes and ready for fitting .
Plan is to move across to Silicone from Dot 4
A NOS Girling Slave for less than £5
Paul
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4 Flap Discs £4.99
Paul
also had thin cutting discs, same price for 10 discs
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3 videos explains the workings of the Stromberg Carburettor. Very detailed and well worth a viewing , it’s specific to CDSE .
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36 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
Paul as in a earlier post fill wanner with Dot4 easier to wash it out after the piston flies out under pressure
makes you wonder where on earth thats been hiding
a production reject or nicked off the assy line before machining had been finished
but im sure fixing holes would be finalised before fine boring took place
i wonder if anyone uses the same base cylinder but clamps it in place rather than bolts How odd
Pete
Thanks Pete . Dot 4 makes more sense than grease . At least I know it’s NOS
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Just purchased a NOS Girling Clutch Slave Cylinder from EBay . Purchased for 99p plus postage . I know now why . No drill holes ! . The piston is stuck with red gunge is there a simple way to remove rather than pressurise with a grease gun
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suggest a draught seal like this which could well need additional glue
whilst I’m a big fan of the Club Shop don’t buy their kit . Apart from costing £30 or so it’s not fit for purpose
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On 12/03/2023 at 11:14, Paul H said:
Looks good value based on recent prices
Paul
Sold now
Paul
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37 minutes ago, somersetcanary said:
Paul, Thanks for your reply but sorry I don't understand what you mean.
Hi the side trim is normally sold in 2 sections and 623141 being the short section after the filler . When I’ve seen the sections come up on EBay they are sold as 2 sections . I’m not at my Vitesse but from memory the short section has tapered ends so difficult to replicate
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID007887
found a close up of 623141
It’s the one on the right
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The only way is to buy both sections second hand with EBay . I bought both sections last month on EBay for £20 deld
Paul
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4 minutes ago, Chris A said:
And what about the effect on engine cooling, second electric fan will be needed
Or move the spots to below the bumper
Paul
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Check out Tanya.co.uk as supplier . Good priced and excellent delivery
Paul
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57 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said:
Dealt with that seller back in the day, long long ago and didn't have a great experience.
Those are actually quite cheap, I've seen them much more expensive in the past, but I do have a few sets; they're just tatty and in need of work hence the idea of alternatives.
I’ve bought lots from SpitfireGraveyard and always had value for money
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44 minutes ago, ahebron said:
Did you get it out?
I shattered a gearbox and diff on Peugeot 405 after I lost a 11mm socket into the bellhousingNo all attempts failed . Decided to leave . It’s a very light ( cheapo ) washer and hopefully it’s stuck on the oily bellhousing surface somewhere . I will continue to live dangerously 😱
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I have MGF seats and Securon Inertia seat belts and they don’t interfere with the seat movement . I’ll post a pic later
Paul
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1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said:
crikey the trackrite has rocketed in price since we last looked its now at around £75 but will last years and soon get your money back
Gunson G4008 Trakrite Wheel Alignment Gauge : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games
incorrect Toe In is the main reason which will soon rip rubber off your tread more than any other incorrect setting
and thats front and rear Trackrite gives you the answer in 2minutes
Pete
I paid just over £40 two years ago ,
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I think I loosened the side rail bolts as well . Not sure if this helped.
I also modified this steel rule to “slide” the top mount in
Paul
Am I missing something?
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Without this forum I wouldn’t have been able to restore my Vitesse . The info and advice here is invaluable as it’s based on time served hands on experience and you can’t put a price on that . For me the membership fees are worth it just for the forum though understand others might have different views
Paul