BertieBoy

I have a Vitesse Mk1 (1966). However, the previous owner has replaced the engine during a complete rebuild. I note that I have NGK BPR5EY spark plugs fitted but people seem to favour NGK BP6ES - which should I be running with? - note: I don't seem to have any serious issues (maybe a bit of chugging from cold) but the plugs are producing a nice spark, are tan in colour on the electrodes and set with the standard specification gap.

Thanks Pete - I'm new to the forum (and Triumphs) appreciate the support

I have a Vitesse Mk1 convertible 1966 2Ltr with no sun visors - anyone got some available (black) or know where I can source these,

Cheers Pete - found it! definitely on the passenger side (cylindrical black solenoid bolted on right down low). I have put 17A wire back in from the gear stick switch, individually shrunk wrapped them to stop them pinching near the gear level gaiter and have also got an inline fuse to install up close to the original fuse box before switching it all back on. will try a 7.5A or 10A fuse in it first and see how it goes, if I keep blowing fuses then I will have to look elsewhere for faults but I should at least avoid another burn out!

I would imagine the 17A fuse is fine as just referred to the Haynes and that states that the Vitesse 2ltr had two 35 amp fuses fitted - I have one 35 amp and one 17 amp - I am hoping that this is simply me repiaring what was a simple chafed wire with wire that was too light for the load. appreciate any thoughts.

Yes, its the white wire side that burnt out, not sure where the solenoid is (I only know its a J Type as I have the receipts from previous work by the former owner and it was fitted professionally as a conversion) where do I find it? - originally the wires had chafed between the stick and the gaiter (which I think caused the original problem) but when I pulled the wires again this 5A wire looked pretty soft and they might have chafed again on the gaiter (which might explain why its been OK for a week before it broke through), I did check for contact between switch and gear stick and wrapped it with insulation before fitting into the gear stick so don't think the problem was there - I bought some thicker 17A wire today as well as some heat shrink to protect the wires and will wire it back up and see how it goes - however this feeds into the fuse box (passenger side on engine side of bulk head) and theres a 17A fuse in there - is that too much? Im hoping the heavier duty wire will make it a little more robust and perhaps solve the issue?.

I have a Mk1 Vitesse with a later J-Type overdrive conversion. I recently experience smoke from the gear stick gaiter and removed the gearbox tunnel, two pinched wires seem to be shorting across and the WHITE wire seemed burn't out and melted. I replaced both wiring with 5A and also re-wired the switch in the gear lever - brilliant all working! - however today.. suddenly a load of smoke and a burn't out wire. I have spent a bit of time reading and it seems that 5A wire might be the problem as it is in-sufficient for the temporary load whilst the plunger moves (especially if it gets stuck) - am I right? do I need heavier wire (and why does only the WHITE side of the circuit burn out)? - P.S: the overdrive has always worked fine and always engages