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Martin mon

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    Triumph Vitesse mk2

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  1. Brilliant thanks Pete I will get in touch when I open Pandora's box πŸ˜‚
  2. Yea it's a belter to have done 120k (the first owner was a doctor who gave instructions to the next owner how to respectfully change gear) plus it cannot have been a Friday aft/Monday morning assembly in the factory back in 68 ha ha ha. Feel obligated now to do the strip down and record the findings on here now so we can all see what we find and wow or och at the results πŸ‘
  3. My local wholesale shop had 250ml of 151 Red Oxide and 151 Grey Primer for Β£1.50 a tin. Cleaned up the panels and rust treated surface rust then allied two coats of Red Oxide with two coats of Grey Primer with a brush and rolled off with textured roller. Then I applied some spare cellulose paint I had to match the main body. It took well and looked well. Totally appreciate its not to everyone's taste but it went on well and looked good for me whilst protecting that precious metal πŸ‘ I figured at that price I can see how it goes and re-apply if ever needed but its still looking fresh after 14 months.
  4. Hi Josef Massive thank you for the heads up, help and providing the link really appreciate it. Looks like a job I could do over the winterπŸ‘ Will upload some pictures for everyone's future reference to hopefully help others πŸ‘ Thanks again Martin
  5. Hi everyone hope you are all well. I have read all the relevant posts and with your sound knowledge would appreciate if possible a bit of guidance on a vitesse O/D gearbox rebuild. So my vitesse is very original and been well loved by the previous 2 owners however it's gone round the clock and with suspicious noises I think it's looking time for a gearbox rebuild..... Good points: * It's been well maintained in its life * OD is factory original and operates perfectly fine ( but leaking oil) * all gears are selected smoothly and feel right never jumps gears and never whine Bad points * It hates holding onto the oil so new oil seals needed * ticking/rumble bearing sound in every gear even with oil topped up 🀣 * high mileage done 120k - I credit to the well maintained attitude previously! * has the gear selector wiggle which I appreciate does not help but I don't think that will sort out the ticking rumble but will be sorted on rebuild. * it has a sound that goes when depressing the clutch which I though was the clutch bearing however on another thread it was advised this can be thrust bearings in the crankshaft (that may be another question later with end float lol) I have been quoted four figures for a full stripdown and rebuild of the gearbox and OD box but I really want to give this a go myself cleaning, checking and conserving as much of the original parts as I can. I know this is a billion dollar question but what can I expect?? (Apart from a little cry at some point πŸ˜†) Is there a difference in the quality rebuild kits??? They are available through a few supplies?? Mechanically minded and up for a challenge I really want to give this a go and any guidance and advise with folk who have walked this path would be greatly appreciated πŸ‘ Thanks everyone
  6. Thanks everyone for the replies. Seems I have no need for these now with the lack of interchangable parts so will put them on the TSSC parts for sale at a fair price. I am sure someone can make two decent boxes out the three and keep their herald on the road πŸ‘
  7. Hi everyone, Just looking for a bit of advise on gearbox interchangable parts. I have three herald non-overdrive gearboxes GB with one in parts which I don't need anymore. My vitesse MK2 factory original overdrive gearbox has an oil leak and slowly starting to sound like a bag of marbles even when the oil seals are doing their job πŸ˜‚ Top gear selector kit is needed which I suspect is the majority of the noise. However as I will have to do the seals is there any parts in the herald boxes which would be a better option than repro when I take it out? I am thinking maybe 4th synchro rings in herald box to do vitesse 1 &2nd if they are worn? Thanks in advance for the sound advise everyone Martin
  8. Thanks Doug I will definitely do that. Passed the bar under the tyre test with flying colours when jacked up but totally agree it's a job to do to see it in the flesh. I am doing the brake fluid change soon so will take that opportunity along with changing the brake flexi hoses πŸ‘ let's just hope those bleed nipples ain't seized in the callipers.........that's alway fun.......
  9. Managed to find time to strip entire hub arrangement on Saturday and found VL to be in one piece without any major wear and no cracks. The trunnion threads were almost none existent and the cause of the excess play. Tested for movement with new trunnion and it was spot on πŸ‘ wierdley as I wound the old trunnion off it only took 13 full turns to take off but the VL would take at least two extra turns with the new one and still achieve a conservative and comfortable full lock so the new one was screwed up those extra turns which worked a treat πŸ‘ Vitesse back on the road and many thanks everyone πŸ‘
  10. Thanks guys πŸ‘ I will give the VL a very good look over when stripped in a couple of days. I just ordered the trunnion bush kit and spare nut and bolt with fingers crossed VL is still in decent condition for a good cheap fix πŸ‘
  11. Hi Doug, Thanks for getting back to me with some great advice. I will be busy with a few things over the next few days but will definitely report back on the VL condition. The vitesse has been looked after very well by the previous 2 owners and is very original so I would love to save as much of the original parts as possible (hoping it's just the trunnion) I have put the spare VL in the scrap bucket with the old Trackrods and top ball joints from yesterday πŸ‘ Thanks for your help it's really appreciated πŸ‘ Best regards Martin
  12. Hi guys, could do with a bit of help, replaced my track rod ends and top ball joints today (bought through the club shop) all went really well on those. However when checking everything I had done before I dropped drivers side down I spotted excessive wear on trunnion to vertical link. I am gutted to have not spotted this earlier and have read the stories of worn vertical links. I have found a trunnion and a vertical link in some herald spares I got a while ago. How do I find out if these are drivers side parts and usable?? I don't want to buy new if these are good for purpose πŸ‘ thank you in advance πŸ‘
  13. Thank you Johnny, Kevin and Pete really appreciate the help. Where is best place to help members out with listing the obvious stuff like the SU twin carbs and manifold which is definitely not vitesse friendly. Got to keep our cars going πŸ‘
  14. Hi everyone, maybe wrong part of the forum and apologies in advance but thought may be helpful to someone, I have some triumph spares which I am trying to sort through to keep for my vitesse MK 2 project going but also look to offer up at fair prices to club members for their herald/spitfire projects before getting shut on eBay or alike. I have plenty to go through to help out but though to start with a diff stamped FR which research tells me is a 1500 spitfire. I believe this is not compatible with rotoflex so may be helpful to other TSSC members?? As per photos.
  15. Thanks everyone looks like I will do a door base repair. Paul I have sent you a message and appreciate you offering out available parts thank you.
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