Froc

Hi Clarke44, I ended up running 175/70's on 5j's on my Vitesse, and couldn't be happier. I got the longer studs from Jigsaw Racing. (70-odd quid, but worth it). I got a set of Yokohama Blue Earth tyres from BlackCircles.com for silly money. Hope that helps?

Thanks for the tips ????

Thanks Pete. I will look to rebuild the dizzy as a project. Have ordered an accuspark replacement in the meantime, as I need the car running. Here's a pic:

Thanks Pete. I will look to rebuild the dizzy as a project. Have ordered an accuspark replacement in the meantime, as I need the car running. Here's a pic:

Thanks Pete. Update. Looks like there was wear on the dizzy main shaft, as it has now sheared! If anyone can spare a cheap lucas 22d6 dizzy, please let me know!

Hi all. I have a tappet-type noise on the Vitesse, but it's not coming from the rockers. Having listened to the engine running with a screwdriver to my ear (!), I am sure the noise is coming from the dizzy (amplified through the block). The car is running fine otherwise. I would appreciate a bit of wisdom before I go any further. Dizzy endfloat against the cam? Loose/broken bobweight springs? I would be grateful for any insight you can offer. Thanks (as always!) Froc

Thanks fellas. I was aware of the U bend requirement but it was nigh on impossible to achieve in the available space. Had this setup for a year now with no problems, but I will have another think about the U bend. As an aside, after running with the vac gauge for a few days, I have decided I need to damp the airflow a bit (twitchy needle is irritating!). Going to fit an adjustable fishtank airline valve to the vac pipe at the weekend, which should do the trick.

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Hi all. Just to follow up on this. I have now fitted the vacuum gauge, and it works a treat. I tapped into the brake servo (as per the pic I have tried to attach). Reinforced plastic pipe and Tee Piece from "Advanced Fluid Solutions" for less than a tenner! Their website is well worth a look, lots of useful stuff. Thanks again for all the input ???? Froc

Thanks for all the input on this Guys. Plenty for me to consider. Spacers are sadly not an option for me. My Vit has a 2000s manifold, SU's and K&N's. Clearance to the RH inner wheelarch is very tight, and spacers would push the manifold out too far. Glad to hear that Dougbgt6 is already running the setup I am considering. ????

Thanks as always, Pete ????

Morning all. I am considering fitting a vacuum gauge to the Vitesse (Recent alternator conversion has made the Ammeter redundant, so am needing something to fill the hole in the dash!). My manifold take-off is already feeding my brake servo, so I was thinking of 'tee-ing' into the servo rubber pipe to feed the Ammeter. Has anyone done this (or similar?). Can anyone recommend a supplier of suitable tee-pieces? Thanks as always. Froc. Ps- I already have a Voltmeter fitted ????

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Hi all I've just fitted a set of minilite alloys and 175/70/R13's to my Vitesse. I would be grateful for any wisdom about tyre pressures, and front tracking settings. Many thanks Froc

Hi all. I've completed the alt. conversion on my Vitesse, and just wanted to share a bit of learning. I used the Rimmer-supplied kit, which is billed as suitable for all sports 6 cars. All went well in the main, but I had an issue with the spacer they supplied (part no. 147472). This spacer is 1cm too short for the Vitesse (and probably the GT6 too), preventing the alt from aligning with the crank and water pump. The correct spacer is part no. 147483 (which is 1cm longer). After discussion, Rimmers sent me the correct spacer, and all is now well. Disappointingly, they charged me for it (!), when in fact the error was theirs. Only £3 or so, but a bit naff on their part IMHO. Anyways, please note the need for a different spacer for the Vitesse (& likely the GT6). Cheers Froc

Thanks for that, Steve. Much appreciated.

Wow. Thank you all for these really helpful replies. I am very grateful.

Thanks Pete. Much appreciated ????

Hi all, Seeking some sagely wisdom. I am going to convert my Vitesse mk2 to alternator. I have already sourced a Lucas ACR alt, and the bottom bracket. I've done my research, but still need help with a few specific details: 1. Top bracket: There seem to be 2 types (one has a lifting lug built in, one is just curved with a channel). Which one do I need? (Or does it not matter?). 2. Connections to back of alt: Do i need to source a specific plug block, or can I just use 35a rated spades? (Aware that i will need to fit a 2nd 35a wire to cope with the higher output). 3. Belt: What size/type do I need? (Part number would be great!). 4. My car currently (!) has a voltmeter AND ammeter. The ammeter is non-shunted, 30a +/- range. Thinking i should remove it to avoid cooking it! Is this correct? Reasonably happy with the other aspects of the conversion, but always grateful for advice. Thanks in advance Froc ????

Grateful for this information. Thanks all

Thanks Pete.

Thanks for the replies. The wheels i am considering are on ebay, sold by Watford Classics. Interestingly, they say these wheels fit the spitty, gt6, herald, but NOT the Vitesse? Surely the wheel size is common to all types? The offset is stated as "20". Does that sound right? (I dont know a lot about offests). Encouraged by your photos though! My carxis currently on splined wire wheels with 155/80's. Can't get along with wire wheels.

I am considering buying a set of jbw minilite style alloys, to fit on a mk2 Vitesse convertible. ( The wheels i am considering are 5 inch, and i was going to go with 175/70/r13 tyres, as i dont want to lose any ride height from standard. Will these fit without any wheel rubbing issues? Grateful for any experience you can offer. Thanks

Gary, Steve Thanks for getting back to me on this. I have fitted the seal as described, and noted about the hinge pins. Many thanks again. Froc

Hi all. Managed to get a pal to weld up the broken header rail (and thanks to George for also offering to weld it). I am now refitting, and have a question about the frame-to-windscreen seal. I have a new one from Paddocks. It is U profile, to go over the ridge on top of the windscreen. My seal has a fat side and a thin side, making up the U. Which side should face front? (Or doesnt it matter?). -Also, my seal is not profiled to fit into the retainer channel. Looks like it has to expand itself into the lips of the retainer. Is this correct? Any advice on fitting the seal much appreciated. Many thanks Froc