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  1. Hi all, it was at the pedal end that it came out. Doesn't seem to be a clip lying about unless I can't find it? Just slotted the cable back in, feels like it could have a bit more tension though? Any ideas what I can use, the cable clip seems to take it up half an inch or so? Barry Can I just go back and explain what happened? It might help. I went to start the car, it hadn't been started for a few days and so I pulled the choke all the way out. Then I turned the key and eventually we started up. The engine revved as if I had the pedal fully down but in fact the pedal had become disconnected and the pedal loose. Clutch in and turned off. I checked the throttle spindle after I had re-attached the cable to the pedal. The spindle then seemed to snap back after I tensioned and released the spring. Next time I started it was OK and the throttle control worked correctly but since it has been very cold and I noticed that when I use the choke the throttle spindle 'sticks' fully rotated until I move it back round? So is it the choke cable or the spindle that needs attention?
  2. Hi all, it was at the pedal end that it came out. Doesn't seem to be a clip lying about unless I can't find it? Just slotted the cable back in, feels like it could have a bit more tension though? Any ideas what I can use, the cable clip seems to take it up half an inch or so? Barry
  3. Thanks Jonny, tried that but the pedal is still loose and not coming up? Is there a clip of something to take up the 'slack'? I've just got the battery charged, tested the spring and throttle spindle for movement, a bit of light lubrication then started up - same revving out of control. Stopped engine. Then repeated above and noticed that on full choke the throttle cable was still loose, then tensioned the carb return spring again and it seemed to rotate the spindle and take up the throttle cable slack. Started up with half/two thirds choke and all good, warmed up at normal revs with throttle cable tension back again. Could full choke or an issue with the choke cable have been the problem?
  4. Thanks Jonny, tried that but the pedal is still loose and not coming up? Is there a clip of something to take up the 'slack'?
  5. Hi guys, went to run my MK2 Vitesse and found the accelerator pedal floppy and cable detached! I can't see how to re-attach it, is there a clip somewhere? The pedal doesn't come back 'up' to operating position when I try to re-attach the cable! Am I missing something? I'm fairly mechanically minded but I can't see how to get it back in the right position.
  6. Hi all, thanks for your comments, I'll try and explain what appears to be quite a big job. When I bought my Vitesse last Autumn I was extremely fortunate in buying a basically sound example at auction (Mathewsons). On getting the car it was immediately apparent that the doors were difficult to open and shut, especially the passenger side. The car was difficult to start and the clutch was not at its best. I am lucky enough to have found a very experienced classic car mechanic and I asked him to have a look at things for me. He showed me the chassis had been welded in a few places, not the best job but basically OK. The body had been rebuilt and the scuttle section was angled slightly backwards making the doors a tight fit at the upper end, basically instead of a vertically parallel door opening it tapers in slightly as you go up. So while he had my Vitesse during lockdown he rebuilt the carbs, sorted out a dodgy clutch slave and had a good look at the chassis. I bought some minilite style wheels and tyres which helped the steering/handling (old tyres had 'hardened/perished' during storage before I bought it) . He said he can dismantle and re-assemble the body and if I wanted he could rebuild around a better chassis he knew of. So, looking to the future I have agreed to the rebuild on an un-welded chassis which he will either powder coat or galvanise. The chassis owner also made an offer of an overdrive gearbox so the mechanic will fit that together with ancillary parts during the rebuild. So in order to get a better body build/fit on a better chassis I thought it worthwhile, the doors were catching in a couple of places and causing wear back to the metal so something had to be done. Meanwhile it is getting more use, starts much better, handles better and looks much better on the mini lite style wheels! I'm doing more with my Triumph as the club recommend
  7. Thanks Jonny, just that I'm not sure the owner of the chassis understands that? Just needed to be sure. So it is the rotoflex rear end that is different in the Mark 2 then. Much appreciated, Barry
  8. Not related to steering issue, just a general 'are they the same' question as I am considering an offer of another chassis in better condition than mine.
  9. Can anyone tell me if it is normal for my Vitesse to feel very heavy when steering at parking or low speed? It is a substantially restored model and I believe the suspension is new.
  10. I'm on the hunt, my classic mechanic guy knows of a chassis with an overdrive gearbox! Possiblyt wo birds one stone? Rapid learning again! Galvanised is best then? Well, it's the long game I'm playing here, my chassis is OK, not the best but can long way from the worst. So I can wait. Thanks again, that's 2 from my wishlist amended, any thoughts on the overdrive gearbox? Good point well masde Pete, I think I'll stick with the overdrive and the powder coated chassis wishlist then! Hi Doug, I've fitted a new Lucas gold coil now and the work on the carbs has resulted in greatly improved starting. You are right about batteries, they're much better now, fitted a slightly larger capacity battery to my Vitesse and it does really well. I'm going to leave the engine now, focus on finding my wish list: overdrive gearbox, sunroof and possibly a powder coated chassis! Hi Iain, I supposed a lot of people have had some more time with their classics lately, my mechanic chap had also bought a Vitesse with as sunroof so I'm starting to get tempted by that too!! Implication is that a previous owner of my Vitesse returned the carbs but didn't reassemble very well, hence the importance of knowing where you have to stop. I do envy people who can rebuild engines and carbs etc. Hi all you frustrated lockdown classic Triumph owners! A piece of good news to come out of lockdown, my classic car mechanic guy (I know my limits) had my Vitesse during lockdown, long story short he was going to look at door/body alignment and the starting issue and the disappearing clutch pressure. While he had my Vitesse he stripped the carbs and rebuilt them, now it starts properly first time. He says there were loose parts internally following an earlier rebuild, tells me he could see screwdriver scratches on internal surfaces. So many things it could have been but good old diligence wins the day! Clutch now sorted, body alignment issues identified - chance of a new coated chassis. He's now looking for an overdrive gearbox for me to completely enhance my post lockdown driving experience! Thanks for all your help guys, happy post-lockdown Triumph driving!! By the wayByThanks guys for the great advice and reassurances! You really are a fab bunch!! I feel a lot better about this now, I'll try a fuel filter and I'll check the pump lever for the position before I prime and I won't worry about turning over until it starts, no throttle until it fires, check the fuel pipes and give it enough choke! Hi again all, update time! Well, after a dead battery (replaced) a jammed knackered starter (replaced) and a visit from my local mobile classic car specialist (not cheap but we'll worth it for his 50 years plus experience!) we have a still slow to start but now running Vitesse!! The chap who got me going again (George Reid) identified a timing error of 10 degrees and an issue with the choke block on the Stromberg's - IainT thread has been helpful, wondering now if I have a mis-assembled choke block? Also he set screw to winter setting☺ So with the new battery, working starter instead of a solenoid 'click', adjusted timing, confirmed fuel supply, winter choke setting, plus a new coil for good measure, we have a slightly reluctant to start but running Vitesse! The mobile classics guy says he might be able to get a choke block, said he might have one in his parts shed, but I will mention to him the point made by IainT about choke block assembly. Thanks all Barry Thanks Iain, went into classic car ownership quite suddenly but with no illusions about the reality of keeping complex 50 year old machinery running! If any other members out there have any choke block advice or know where to get the parts it would be much appreciated. The mobile classic car guy said he would continue looking for a choke block - now he's worked on it I think he's adopted the carbs as his responsibility! He'll still charge me though😉 Thanks Pete, I'll check them out! By the way, what is the TSSC opinion on ballasted coils? I understand they help with cold starting issue?
  11. Rapid learning again! Galvanised is best then? Well, it's the long game I'm playing here, my chassis is OK, not the best but can long way from the worst. So I can wait. Thanks again, that's 2 from my wishlist amended, any thoughts on the overdrive gearbox? Good point well masde Pete, I think I'll stick with the overdrive and the powder coated chassis wishlist then! Hi Doug, I've fitted a new Lucas gold coil now and the work on the carbs has resulted in greatly improved starting. You are right about batteries, they're much better now, fitted a slightly larger capacity battery to my Vitesse and it does really well. I'm going to leave the engine now, focus on finding my wish list: overdrive gearbox, sunroof and possibly a powder coated chassis! Hi Iain, I supposed a lot of people have had some more time with their classics lately, my mechanic chap had also bought a Vitesse with as sunroof so I'm starting to get tempted by that too!! Implication is that a previous owner of my Vitesse returned the carbs but didn't reassemble very well, hence the importance of knowing where you have to stop. I do envy people who can rebuild engines and carbs etc. Hi all you frustrated lockdown classic Triumph owners! A piece of good news to come out of lockdown, my classic car mechanic guy (I know my limits) had my Vitesse during lockdown, long story short he was going to look at door/body alignment and the starting issue and the disappearing clutch pressure. While he had my Vitesse he stripped the carbs and rebuilt them, now it starts properly first time. He says there were loose parts internally following an earlier rebuild, tells me he could see screwdriver scratches on internal surfaces. So many things it could have been but good old diligence wins the day! Clutch now sorted, body alignment issues identified - chance of a new coated chassis. He's now looking for an overdrive gearbox for me to completely enhance my post lockdown driving experience! Thanks for all your help guys, happy post-lockdown Triumph driving!! By the wayByThanks guys for the great advice and reassurances! You really are a fab bunch!! I feel a lot better about this now, I'll try a fuel filter and I'll check the pump lever for the position before I prime and I won't worry about turning over until it starts, no throttle until it fires, check the fuel pipes and give it enough choke! Hi again all, update time! Well, after a dead battery (replaced) a jammed knackered starter (replaced) and a visit from my local mobile classic car specialist (not cheap but we'll worth it for his 50 years plus experience!) we have a still slow to start but now running Vitesse!! The chap who got me going again (George Reid) identified a timing error of 10 degrees and an issue with the choke block on the Stromberg's - IainT thread has been helpful, wondering now if I have a mis-assembled choke block? Also he set screw to winter setting☺ So with the new battery, working starter instead of a solenoid 'click', adjusted timing, confirmed fuel supply, winter choke setting, plus a new coil for good measure, we have a slightly reluctant to start but running Vitesse! The mobile classics guy says he might be able to get a choke block, said he might have one in his parts shed, but I will mention to him the point made by IainT about choke block assembly. Thanks all Barry Thanks Iain, went into classic car ownership quite suddenly but with no illusions about the reality of keeping complex 50 year old machinery running! If any other members out there have any choke block advice or know where to get the parts it would be much appreciated. The mobile classic car guy said he would continue looking for a choke block - now he's worked on it I think he's adopted the carbs as his responsibility! He'll still charge me though😉 Thanks Pete, I'll check them out! By the way, what is the TSSC opinion on ballasted coils? I understand they help with cold starting issue?
  12. Good point well masde Pete, I think I'll stick with the overdrive and the powder coated chassis wishlist then! Hi Doug, I've fitted a new Lucas gold coil now and the work on the carbs has resulted in greatly improved starting. You are right about batteries, they're much better now, fitted a slightly larger capacity battery to my Vitesse and it does really well. I'm going to leave the engine now, focus on finding my wish list: overdrive gearbox, sunroof and possibly a powder coated chassis! Hi Iain, I supposed a lot of people have had some more time with their classics lately, my mechanic chap had also bought a Vitesse with as sunroof so I'm starting to get tempted by that too!! Implication is that a previous owner of my Vitesse returned the carbs but didn't reassemble very well, hence the importance of knowing where you have to stop. I do envy people who can rebuild engines and carbs etc. Hi all you frustrated lockdown classic Triumph owners! A piece of good news to come out of lockdown, my classic car mechanic guy (I know my limits) had my Vitesse during lockdown, long story short he was going to look at door/body alignment and the starting issue and the disappearing clutch pressure. While he had my Vitesse he stripped the carbs and rebuilt them, now it starts properly first time. He says there were loose parts internally following an earlier rebuild, tells me he could see screwdriver scratches on internal surfaces. So many things it could have been but good old diligence wins the day! Clutch now sorted, body alignment issues identified - chance of a new coated chassis. He's now looking for an overdrive gearbox for me to completely enhance my post lockdown driving experience! Thanks for all your help guys, happy post-lockdown Triumph driving!! By the wayByThanks guys for the great advice and reassurances! You really are a fab bunch!! I feel a lot better about this now, I'll try a fuel filter and I'll check the pump lever for the position before I prime and I won't worry about turning over until it starts, no throttle until it fires, check the fuel pipes and give it enough choke! Hi again all, update time! Well, after a dead battery (replaced) a jammed knackered starter (replaced) and a visit from my local mobile classic car specialist (not cheap but we'll worth it for his 50 years plus experience!) we have a still slow to start but now running Vitesse!! The chap who got me going again (George Reid) identified a timing error of 10 degrees and an issue with the choke block on the Stromberg's - IainT thread has been helpful, wondering now if I have a mis-assembled choke block? Also he set screw to winter setting☺ So with the new battery, working starter instead of a solenoid 'click', adjusted timing, confirmed fuel supply, winter choke setting, plus a new coil for good measure, we have a slightly reluctant to start but running Vitesse! The mobile classics guy says he might be able to get a choke block, said he might have one in his parts shed, but I will mention to him the point made by IainT about choke block assembly. Thanks all Barry Thanks Iain, went into classic car ownership quite suddenly but with no illusions about the reality of keeping complex 50 year old machinery running! If any other members out there have any choke block advice or know where to get the parts it would be much appreciated. The mobile classic car guy said he would continue looking for a choke block - now he's worked on it I think he's adopted the carbs as his responsibility! He'll still charge me though😉 Thanks Pete, I'll check them out! By the way, what is the TSSC opinion on ballasted coils? I understand they help with cold starting issue?
  13. Hi Doug, I've fitted a new Lucas gold coil now and the work on the carbs has resulted in greatly improved starting. You are right about batteries, they're much better now, fitted a slightly larger capacity battery to my Vitesse and it does really well. I'm going to leave the engine now, focus on finding my wish list: overdrive gearbox, sunroof and possibly a powder coated chassis! Hi Iain, I supposed a lot of people have had some more time with their classics lately, my mechanic chap had also bought a Vitesse with as sunroof so I'm starting to get tempted by that too!! Implication is that a previous owner of my Vitesse returned the carbs but didn't reassemble very well, hence the importance of knowing where you have to stop. I do envy people who can rebuild engines and carbs etc. Hi all you frustrated lockdown classic Triumph owners! A piece of good news to come out of lockdown, my classic car mechanic guy (I know my limits) had my Vitesse during lockdown, long story short he was going to look at door/body alignment and the starting issue and the disappearing clutch pressure. While he had my Vitesse he stripped the carbs and rebuilt them, now it starts properly first time. He says there were loose parts internally following an earlier rebuild, tells me he could see screwdriver scratches on internal surfaces. So many things it could have been but good old diligence wins the day! Clutch now sorted, body alignment issues identified - chance of a new coated chassis. He's now looking for an overdrive gearbox for me to completely enhance my post lockdown driving experience! Thanks for all your help guys, happy post-lockdown Triumph driving!! By the wayByThanks guys for the great advice and reassurances! You really are a fab bunch!! I feel a lot better about this now, I'll try a fuel filter and I'll check the pump lever for the position before I prime and I won't worry about turning over until it starts, no throttle until it fires, check the fuel pipes and give it enough choke! Hi again all, update time! Well, after a dead battery (replaced) a jammed knackered starter (replaced) and a visit from my local mobile classic car specialist (not cheap but we'll worth it for his 50 years plus experience!) we have a still slow to start but now running Vitesse!! The chap who got me going again (George Reid) identified a timing error of 10 degrees and an issue with the choke block on the Stromberg's - IainT thread has been helpful, wondering now if I have a mis-assembled choke block? Also he set screw to winter setting☺ So with the new battery, working starter instead of a solenoid 'click', adjusted timing, confirmed fuel supply, winter choke setting, plus a new coil for good measure, we have a slightly reluctant to start but running Vitesse! The mobile classics guy says he might be able to get a choke block, said he might have one in his parts shed, but I will mention to him the point made by IainT about choke block assembly. Thanks all Barry Thanks Iain, went into classic car ownership quite suddenly but with no illusions about the reality of keeping complex 50 year old machinery running! If any other members out there have any choke block advice or know where to get the parts it would be much appreciated. The mobile classic car guy said he would continue looking for a choke block - now he's worked on it I think he's adopted the carbs as his responsibility! He'll still charge me though😉 Thanks Pete, I'll check them out! By the way, what is the TSSC opinion on ballasted coils? I understand they help with cold starting issue?
  14. By the way Iain, glad you got your carb issue sorted, sounds like your rebuild also identified issues! Also your car looks good on minilites, I got some for mine and don't they make a difference. The guys at the last meet before lock down were very complimentary! Period and stylish was the general opinion!! Hi Iain, I supposed a lot of people have had some more time with their classics lately, my mechanic chap had also bought a Vitesse with as sunroof so I'm starting to get tempted by that too!! Implication is that a previous owner of my Vitesse returned the carbs but didn't reassemble very well, hence the importance of knowing where you have to stop. I do envy people who can rebuild engines and carbs etc. Hi all you frustrated lockdown classic Triumph owners! A piece of good news to come out of lockdown, my classic car mechanic guy (I know my limits) had my Vitesse during lockdown, long story short he was going to look at door/body alignment and the starting issue and the disappearing clutch pressure. While he had my Vitesse he stripped the carbs and rebuilt them, now it starts properly first time. He says there were loose parts internally following an earlier rebuild, tells me he could see screwdriver scratches on internal surfaces. So many things it could have been but good old diligence wins the day! Clutch now sorted, body alignment issues identified - chance of a new coated chassis. He's now looking for an overdrive gearbox for me to completely enhance my post lockdown driving experience! Thanks for all your help guys, happy post-lockdown Triumph driving!! By the wayByThanks guys for the great advice and reassurances! You really are a fab bunch!! I feel a lot better about this now, I'll try a fuel filter and I'll check the pump lever for the position before I prime and I won't worry about turning over until it starts, no throttle until it fires, check the fuel pipes and give it enough choke! Hi again all, update time! Well, after a dead battery (replaced) a jammed knackered starter (replaced) and a visit from my local mobile classic car specialist (not cheap but we'll worth it for his 50 years plus experience!) we have a still slow to start but now running Vitesse!! The chap who got me going again (George Reid) identified a timing error of 10 degrees and an issue with the choke block on the Stromberg's - IainT thread has been helpful, wondering now if I have a mis-assembled choke block? Also he set screw to winter setting☺ So with the new battery, working starter instead of a solenoid 'click', adjusted timing, confirmed fuel supply, winter choke setting, plus a new coil for good measure, we have a slightly reluctant to start but running Vitesse! The mobile classics guy says he might be able to get a choke block, said he might have one in his parts shed, but I will mention to him the point made by IainT about choke block assembly. Thanks all Barry Thanks Iain, went into classic car ownership quite suddenly but with no illusions about the reality of keeping complex 50 year old machinery running! If any other members out there have any choke block advice or know where to get the parts it would be much appreciated. The mobile classic car guy said he would continue looking for a choke block - now he's worked on it I think he's adopted the carbs as his responsibility! He'll still charge me though😉 Thanks Pete, I'll check them out! By the way, what is the TSSC opinion on ballasted coils? I understand they help with cold starting issue?
  15. Hi Iain, I supposed a lot of people have had some more time with their classics lately, my mechanic chap had also bought a Vitesse with as sunroof so I'm starting to get tempted by that too!! Implication is that a previous owner of my Vitesse returned the carbs but didn't reassemble very well, hence the importance of knowing where you have to stop. I do envy people who can rebuild engines and carbs etc. Hi all you frustrated lockdown classic Triumph owners! A piece of good news to come out of lockdown, my classic car mechanic guy (I know my limits) had my Vitesse during lockdown, long story short he was going to look at door/body alignment and the starting issue and the disappearing clutch pressure. While he had my Vitesse he stripped the carbs and rebuilt them, now it starts properly first time. He says there were loose parts internally following an earlier rebuild, tells me he could see screwdriver scratches on internal surfaces. So many things it could have been but good old diligence wins the day! Clutch now sorted, body alignment issues identified - chance of a new coated chassis. He's now looking for an overdrive gearbox for me to completely enhance my post lockdown driving experience! Thanks for all your help guys, happy post-lockdown Triumph driving!! By the wayByThanks guys for the great advice and reassurances! You really are a fab bunch!! I feel a lot better about this now, I'll try a fuel filter and I'll check the pump lever for the position before I prime and I won't worry about turning over until it starts, no throttle until it fires, check the fuel pipes and give it enough choke! Hi again all, update time! Well, after a dead battery (replaced) a jammed knackered starter (replaced) and a visit from my local mobile classic car specialist (not cheap but we'll worth it for his 50 years plus experience!) we have a still slow to start but now running Vitesse!! The chap who got me going again (George Reid) identified a timing error of 10 degrees and an issue with the choke block on the Stromberg's - IainT thread has been helpful, wondering now if I have a mis-assembled choke block? Also he set screw to winter setting☺ So with the new battery, working starter instead of a solenoid 'click', adjusted timing, confirmed fuel supply, winter choke setting, plus a new coil for good measure, we have a slightly reluctant to start but running Vitesse! The mobile classics guy says he might be able to get a choke block, said he might have one in his parts shed, but I will mention to him the point made by IainT about choke block assembly. Thanks all Barry Thanks Iain, went into classic car ownership quite suddenly but with no illusions about the reality of keeping complex 50 year old machinery running! If any other members out there have any choke block advice or know where to get the parts it would be much appreciated. The mobile classic car guy said he would continue looking for a choke block - now he's worked on it I think he's adopted the carbs as his responsibility! He'll still charge me though😉 Thanks Pete, I'll check them out! By the way, what is the TSSC opinion on ballasted coils? I understand they help with cold starting issue?
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