[Unused holes in spitfire 1500 engine block]

Is that just on Spit 1500 blocks, or more importantly to me, Not on 6 cylinder blocks!.

Ta

[Hello from Paula and her Vitesse]

8 hours ago, Paula said:

Surely with all the stuff i have hanging around i can do something like that.

Yes, At todays prices they would be around £10 each?, except we've now got, good old China! 

[Carb mounting blocks]

How much were they, inc postage Paul

[Carb mounting blocks]

8 hours ago, Ian Faulds said:

Exactly  right, where are all the green brigade now. Get over to Russia and preach to them.

Can you explain how that comment is constructive please?

[Attaching photo's/videos to posts]

Thanks Guys, still not working after your info, my phones a Samsung J4, about 14 months old, no idea why not?.

The "choose files" button on my PC  gives me load of options, though would have been handy to use phone for photos and use them straight away, on forum. 

Can try my girlfriends I phone, if need be, so maybe not the end of the world 

 

[Fuel and vacuum pressure gauge]

51 minutes ago, Iain T said:

Thanks, is it better to try and use a Tee or is it OK to leave the pcv outlet open to atmosphere? 

I don't have a servo tapping. 

Was wondering that myself?.

[Attaching photo's/videos to posts]

If there is anyone on here with an Android phone, it would be great if you can see if you can do it please.

Ta

[Too large a battery on Vitesse?]

Thanks Chris, yes I do that with a small motor bike charger and it only takes an hour or so

[Attaching photo's/videos to posts]

Thanks Colin. I have just allowed every app etc permission for everything (is this overkill harmful?) and also given "add files" time to do what it does.........'nt.

Maybe the problem is, I'm the only member not "Appled up", unlike you rich buggers!😊

[Too large a battery on Vitesse?]

Thanks. I think its charging ok, though haven't been using it with lights etc much, as only fitted it a few weeks ago.

I think I read on here that a larger than usual battery can struggle to get fully charged, that's why I asked. I do keep it charged when not in use.

Cheers, that's put my mind at rest, though not for wars and global warming, etc🙂

[Too large a battery on Vitesse?]

Hi. Running a dynamo and a Bosch 540(EN)60Ah battery that was given to me. It's physically larger and heavier than the usual size.

As well as struggling to charge properly, when using lights etc, will this also overwork and potentially harm the dynamo?

Thanks, Dave

[Attaching photo's/videos to posts]

Thanks. It's an Android phone. When I press the "Add Files" button it changes colour, though nothing else, no access to photo gallery. Am I meant to save the photos as files first, or something?

[Triumph Spitfire MkIV Alternator problems]

On 01/03/2022 at 12:25, Pete Lewis said:

its good parcatice to disconnect the battery and ground both terminals to the body/chassis when welding  on a car ( or anything similar ) 

Hi Pete. Not clear on this, I always disconnect battery terminals, when welding anyway, so the the battery is isolated out of the equation. Which cables?, are we grounding here?. Cant get my head around it?.

Cheers, Dave  

[Attaching photo's/videos to posts]

Any advice please?. I have some Herald Gearbox parts that are free and would be handy to photo, rather than weight in (aside from it would be very useful to know!. 

[Vitesse saloon door seals]

22 hours ago, Iain T said:

I'll phone Baines to see if I can get any further info as to compression characteristics. 

From their website, it appears they manufacture rubber parts. Surely not all?, would take a lot of tooling I assume? 

[Vitesse saloon door seals]

On 26/02/2022 at 17:17, Colin Lindsay said:

That's Goldilocks as in the story, not a brand name - whichever is just right...

 

Ahh, obvious, now you say 🙂

[Vitesse saloon door seals]

1 hour ago, Colin Lindsay said:

for a good Goldilocks seal - not too thick, not too light, just right -that won't affect the door shuts.

Any more info on those Colin? 

[Vitesse saloon door seals]

Also I read (old Courier article I think?) of gluing a length of extra seal on the front section of door where the shape sort of twists. Also where water can run down the small channel/groove of the seal area inside the car then run along the bottom of seal, until it over flow in the car (I did have what looked like this issue?). Member suggested to drill small drain holes along the bottom groove.

I haven't used these methods, as it's a lot better since I tweaked the flange/seals as above. I did a bit more tweaking yesterday and see how it goes, next time in heavy rain?

[Vitesse saloon door seals]

Hi Iain. I did replace the bubble seals (incorrect, though sold by most suppliers) with ones from Bill Davies (Rare Bits For classics). I think he maybe still trades via EBay?,  Baines I think may have simular profiles?. This was more to to with the doors closing more easily and not bieng out of line when closed, as tend to stick out more. From what I can gather, the P seal is correct and helps. Runs from top of screen piller to around the top hinge.  Glued to screen piller and below on the A postand, sort of tucked under the front of main seal, if that makes sense?.

[Vitesse saloon door seals]

3 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:

there should be a welded "brace" across the gap just rear of the NDV   has this split open/parted   ??

Hi. Where is this visible from please?. Does this only affect only water going into, inside of door? 

I have fitted the internal curtains (I used building bags) which has cured the the rain that will always get into the door? from running down inside the door cards and then into car.

Also I removed the carpets about 7 years ago, as loads of water getting in when in heavy rain, have been improving it since (a thin bit of sturdy cellophane between the door and seals to check gaps) and tapping out the seal flange to make seal closer to door and moving the seals forward from the flange a bit at that front door section).

Last time in heavy rain, I just had a bit of water in rear O.S side footwell and just today I tapped out at flange at top of rear glass area, as was a small gap at top 3 inches. Will see how it goes?.

They probably leaked from new?

Maybe very difficult to make totally watertight?.

Cheers, Dave

 

  

[A good day in the life of a classic car owner.]

5 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:

only  knobs 

You don't mean us lot? 😃

[Fuel Pump choice.]

If buying repro mechanical and pressure too high, apparently a 3mm gasket, to space it, has cured the issue (can't remember where I read about, I'm afraid)

[Attaching photo's/videos to posts]

Hi. Used to be able to do this, when using a PC and photo's saved on the PC, using the "Add Files" option on forum threads.

Now have an Android phone to use forum and threads don't appear to have an option to add photos, that are saved in my phone?.

Thanks, Dave 

[petrol tank cleaning.]

On 20/02/2022 at 22:21, Andrew said:

Would it just be easier and more reliable to just buy a new tank?

Could be, though some haven't got the budget, and part of the enjoyment can be in actually restoring, rather than throwing money/always replacing.

Also the materials and actual build quality can often be suspect on new parts 

[Second hand fuel tank condition (how long is a piece of string)?]

I've had great results with Acetic acid powder in wall paper paste as a much cheaper and more effective alt to Jenonite, etc, gells (be aware the powder, when added seems to make the paste more runny). Can also be mixed with water for a more dipping (also in the tank?) type process, though not tried myself (see Trevs blog on U tube for info).

If a tank is de-rusted, then, assume the bare steel is the same as when it left the factory, Ie, no other coating applied?.