[GT6/Spitfire. Suitable colour for wheels]

Steel wheel silver available in spray cans looks good.

[AC Delco Fuel Pump]

I fitted a new Facet electric pump, left the old manual pump in place, Took out all the remains of the diaphram and removed the arm, so looks original under the bonnet.

All good so far!

[Fuel smell]

Hi all

Spitfire

I fitted a facet electric fuel pump in the boot of my spitfire.  I now get a waft of petrol fumes when I open the boot. All new rubber hoses are fitted and definitely no leaks. 

 I wrapped the hoses in tape which seemed to reduce the smell a bit.

Are rubber hoses slightly porous? Are there any alternatives?

Maybe I should of mounted the pump on the underside 

Thank you

 

[Engine Dies]

Condersor or if fitted electronic ignition

 I have had electronic ignitions fail in both my cars in the last six months, they misfired intermittenly then total failure.😡

[EBC rake pads smelly and smoky]

Pads now seem to have settled in,  no smoke! although still a bit smelly.

Will keep an eye on them

thanks for all the advice

[Mis-fire when hot.]

Have you tried reverting to points and condensor?

Just had electronic ignitions fail in both my cars, not going to bother with them again.

[Fuel mixture - colortune vs spark plug colour]

A Rover/triumph dealership trained mechanic friend of mine says the plugs should be chocolate brown in colour.

I have adjusted my carbs to acheive this, car runs well with good economy.  I adjusted the mixture nuts very slightly on every run untill I got the correct colour.

Hope this helps

[EBC rake pads smelly and smoky]

I had to grind the back plate of the pad slightly, was disappointed as I had bought them from a well known  2000 specialist. Think he sells them as standard replacement parts.

I checked the hub as soon as I got to bottom of hill so was still hot, but span ok . Hopefully not any damage done. 

Didn't have chance to bed them in with only a few trips shopping since lock down.  

Thanks for the help. Will see how they go for a bit longer. 

Who keeps mintex 1144 pads?

[EBC rake pads smelly and smoky]

Hi all

Triumph 2500

I fitted a set of standard EBC front pads couple of  weeks ago.  Dissapointingly I had to grind the top and bottom edges to get them to fit in the caliper!!

Yesterday took the car on a run, on the desent of a steep hill I could smell burning. Stopped to inspect and smoke was coming out of wheelarch. Strong smell of brakes too.

Took off wheel, hub span ok nothing seemed wrong!! The hot smell came from both sides

Is this normal?! Surely not!

Anyone else has same problem with these pads? They are standard pads.

Many thanks

 

[Ignition switch]

Hi Tony 

Tried it with a screwdriver, turned it but doesn't spring back.

thanks for the reply👍

[Ignition switch]

Thanks for the replies.

It must be the return spring that has broken in the switch. It is all fitted tight in the column (its on a 2000) 

I will order a new switch

 

[Ignition switch]

Hi all 

Upon starting my engine the key will not spring back,  I have to physically turn the key back to stop the 

starter turning. 

I assume the switch should spring back, not the key barrel. 

I just want to make sure iorder the right part!

Thanks in advance,  stay safe!

[clutch]

I bought a clutch kit from Canley classics, all good smooth take up no judder and release bearing is quiet .

[Rocker cover paint]

Maybe I am expecting too much!

I have found steel colour wheel paint looks the right shade. I will have to strip off the old and respray.

thanks for the advice!

[Rocker cover paint]

Hi all 

I want smarten up my engine bay. Rocker cover and air box could do with painting. My last attempt, the paint has cracked now after 7 years

What has anyone else done?  Should I go for powdercoating? Would that last? 

Many thanks

[1 HS4 or two sir?]

I switched my herald 1500 from twin su's to a single stromberg as an experiment.

Car seemed run out of steam fairly quickly, couldn't wait to get SU's back on. Acceleration was poor on a single carb

Correctly set up twin carbs shouldn't use more petrol, and are much better than a single carb.

[Overdrive options]

I wouldn't be without an overdrive particularly for long journeys. I purchased my D-type second hand about 20 years ago . Done over 100000 miles and never had a problem. Was first fitted to my herald estate, now in my spitfire. I sold the herald but not the overdrive.

Hope this helps!

[Wipers]

I have fitted a 12.5 inch wiper arm with a 12 inch blade to the nearside wheelbox on my spitfire. This has virtually eliminated the annoying unwiped bit in the middle of the screen. Normal setup on offside.

Hope this helps

[Engine cuts out]

Yes first time it's happened,  its got a 6v coil and ballast in the loom.

Will get the test light out!

Thanks for the ideas 

[Engine cuts out]

2500 tc

Hi all just been out for short trip and engine cut out ignition lights were on

, turned key and restarted and ran as normal. Went down road same thing happened again,  restarted ran as normal. Anyone got any ideas?  I thought may be coil?  Fitted with pertronics electronic ignition.  Plenty of petrol could be seen in pump.

 

 

[Recovery]

I am with Peter James got recovered last month due to fuel pump expiring. AA came first, then called for recovery truck. Excellent service and was home in a couple hours. I understand it doesn't count as a claim. 

 No need to join AA, RAC ect.

Yet another benefit of running classic Triumphs!!😀

[Spitfire fuel vaporization]

Haven't fitted a cut off switch yet , not sure which one to get!

 

Any advice on cut off switches?

[Windscreen wipers, jerky action.]

Hi Pete

New part now fitted all seem well. just need some rain to test it!

many thanks

[Any takers at £36,000]

You gotta be joking!!😂

 

 

[Windscreen wipers, jerky action.]

Hi Pete

Thanks for the info,  part ordered. Will fit weekend hopefully.