martyn wright

Thanks Pete!

Hi! I have a late 1966 1600/6 with 150CD Carbs with a Rod System and my brother has a 1970 2ltr Mk2 with 150 CD Carbs! Is there a difference? or is it because the layout is different as he has a Cable setup?

Yes! Will measure the distance, it should be about 3/4 to a inch long? Thanks Pete

Hi All! Apparently the above "Spring" is obsolete? Does anyone have a photo and size to allow me to find one?? Many Thanks

Update! Carb Exchange.co.uk have sent me their Parts Code for the "Bob Weight Spring" (Canley Classic Code 513726) for the matching item "Return Spring" ( Carb Exchange Code 020362). I have asked for x2 One as a back up and am waiting for their reply with price! Thanks Pete!! SL337 image.pdf SL337 parts.pdf

Hi! On the 1600/6 Stromberg Carb Diagram from Canley Classics there is a No 34 which is classed as a "Bob Weight Spring" Part No 513726! This missing on my Carb so does anyone now the size or where I can get one as "Rimmer nor Canley" have them? Kind Regards

Thanks Colin! I thought I saw a thin millboard cover. I would have thought that these ae now Not Available? Cheers martyn

New I was Dreaming!! Thanks All!

Hi Gary! That there is the Vinyl from the Hood! I thought that there was also a thin Millboard that covered that for some reason?

Hi! Where the Hood Latch fits onto the Hood Head runner Bar that fits across the front of the Hood? Does it have a Black Millboard backing underneath?? I know that that the Hood fits over the front bar? Its been so long that I actually thought it was a Millboard finish??

Hi All! Well! I ordered a Carb Gasket set for a Vitesse 1600/6 (RV6119) (GRN 376509) and they arrived from Rimmer Bros promptly! I dismantled the 150CD Carb to find that the Gasket Set was the wrong type? They were for a 1600/6 but my vehicle was a "Late" (July 66 Model) on changeover period. On checking the listing on Rimmer Bros, the ones I needed where for a Vitesse Mk1 2Ltr (RH5220)? They also had a Mk2 2Ltr set that where also different! I will now, as on a many previous time send these back as this car is a parts bin of the two different models and order the correct ones for the car!! Another week wasted! Martyn

I am now waiting for the new Diaphrams and seals for the Carbs to arrive, as I had a leak on the first try at turning the car over! As soon as its running I can finish off fitting the Dash. The Door barrel is on Back Order! then its fitting the carpets etc and lining up the bonnet and doors(or the other way around).

I am nearly there! a few more months, then its getting it started again, since it was last on the road in 1985 and dismantled since 1997 when I found it in a barn on Totnes Mountain somewhere!

DVLA are on/have been/are going on "Strike" reference Covid??

Will Do! Cheers

Hi Pete! Just purchased another O Ring! As when I cranked the engine over for the first time, since 1997, the oil began to seep out! Also the Adjuster Screw on the Carb began to leak petrol so thats the other job I have to do1 just ordered 2 x Carb Gasket sets. Cheers Martyn PS I will have this on the road by beginning of Summer????

Thanks Colin! The fibre washer is fitted to the outer case, I have a new fibre washer coming to replace it, but still have a spare fibre washer as shown on the pic next to the steel washer? Kind Regards Martyn

Hi! This is the Oil Filter Bolt with the parts "that I think is the sequence" they should fit?? But if you look I have a Steel Washer and a Aspestos type washer spare in front of the spring??

Hi All! Does anyone have a "Clear Diagram" of the parts that make up the Oil Filter Bolt? There is a seal in the outer Case where the Bolt feeds through, but its the inner parts I need to fit in the correct order! The Workshop Manual has very poor diagrams? and Canleys are a bit vague! Kind regards Martyn

Thanks Pete that was a help!

Not interested in a Dynomotor! Just trying to find out which Alternator I need for the Vitesse 1600/6 and if the one on Ebay (secondhand + Conversion Kit) is suitable ?

Also Pete! my Adjusting nut on my Stromberg Carbs is leaking? I have the "O Rings" can I unscrew the bottom half/ part of the Carb and fit these without taking the whole Carb off??

Hi Pete! Thanks for that! Is there a special type of alternator I will need, There is one for a "Spitfire/Herald" on ebay from Spitfire spares £49 + £10 post and brackets incl??

Hi Jonny! The Dynamo is okay, but was thinking of upgrading as I am also fitting a radio? Everyone seems to say that a alternator is the way to go?? Cheers martyn

Hi All! I am finding that the Dynamo is not pushing out enough power so am looking at changing to a Alternator? Which type do I need and what kit please? or can you pass me onto a previous TSSC Topic as I cant seem to find one? Cheers Martyn