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  4. Hello from Paula and her Vitesse

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

    Posted · Edited by daverclasper

    I think I used to now this, but didn't record it (only getting used to the fact my memory is shot).  I think?. the Vitesse had different diameters of fuel hose, though now can't remember the details.

    It doesn't seem common knowledge?.

    My Mk 1 2Litre, appears to use 1/4" from tank to carbs, though apparently some models (Mk2, I think) has a wider bore (at least from the pump to the carbs).

    Maybe needs more juice at higher revs?

    The club shop sells a split metre of the two sizes(as well as one size?), so maybe aware of the difference.

    Not sure if using incorrect is drastic (eg, too small hose, warm hose in hot water/Vaseline to get it on?.

    Hose bit too big, clips done up tighter may not leak?.

    There has been stuff on here on the difference (though whenever I do a search, it doesn't seem to work?).

    Hope I haven't over complicated things, though maybe worth bearing in mind?.

    Dave      

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  6. Mk2 Engine Rebuild going into a Mk1 GT6 by a novice!

    in Engine

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    On 30/12/2020 at 20:42, johny said:

    Yes it was a bit fiddly and I had to release the engine mounts to jack the engine up which as you can imagine would have been easier with a hoist from above. Obviously working on your back isnt ideal and also maintaining the cleanliness of everything is a problem but its doable.

    Id done the BE years ago at about 40k miles from new during the resto and then heard a slight rumbling when revving the engine at stationary after approx another 30k. I wouldnt have noticed the noise if I hadnt had the car such a long time and know it so well. All the mains are accessible but the hardest is the front which is covered by the bridge piece that is also bolted to the front plate. I had to carefully separate the bridge piece from the front plate without damaging the gasket then put it back in place with sealant.

    The BE unsurprisingly still had life in them but the mains were just going through to the copper (this is one of the advantages of a multi metal type of bearing) and had been caught just at the right time. However as I say all were replaced with the cheaper single metal bearings which have their own advantages apart from cost.

    I also changed the thrust bearings and splashed out on the bigger capacity oil pump for good measure🤑 The only thing I regret is not having replaced the bridge piece at the same time as its threaded holes have since needed further work...

    Thanks for that Johny, much appreciated.  I'm hoping not, but may be something I have to do.

    Dave 

  9. Mk2 Engine Rebuild going into a Mk1 GT6 by a novice!

    in Engine

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    4 hours ago, johny said:

    I recently did mine on a late Mk1 Vitesse in situ as they were just starting to rumble.

    Hi Johny.  Did you do it with the engine in the chassis and got the sump off?(I have read the info on raising it etc)).

    If so. Were all the main and the thrust bearings ones accessible?, and were any B/E and mains particularly worn.

    Also, was the rumbling when driving (rather than just at start up).

    Also can you describe the noise and location, when they were rumbling please?.

    Cheers, Dave

      

  11. Potentially?, good Mk1 saloon for sale

    in General

    Posted · Edited by daverclasper

    I don't mind the interior generally (though no idea how correct it is), and like the cracks in the leather, as long as it's not on the way out?.  Ltd knowledge of saloons myself.  I like the fact the dynamo may have never been converted?.  I always have more trust in cars that haven't been messed with, though in it's self, nothing against alternators or other mods.

    I just like the look of the car as it is.

    I watched the first (repeat) episode of Bangers and Cash last night.  There was a Mini Cooper S that had been left in a bad garage for years. Was prob complete and original, though completely, completely, rotten (a new shell needed, aside from anything else). Went for 18k, as the Mini commentators reckoned with a top resto, it could be worth 60k.

    (made the Triumph look immaculate) 😊

  13. Potentially?, good Mk1 saloon for sale

    in General

    Posted · Edited by daverclasper

    Hi. Like the look of this one myself, manual OD as well.

    It's on Ebay (dark green) (sorry, don't know how to do the link things). I've no connection to the seller.

    A good clean and polish and rust proofing (and no doubt some other jobs) and maybe nice to use as is, with it's character intact.

    Dave

  15. Bond Equipe 1966

    in Spotted

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said:

    Knebworth Classic Show 2013 - it hasn't been looked after very well, since...

    Goodness. Parked up at the side of a north facing wall ever since, though GF does seem to attract the green stuff rapidly.

  16. Windscreen seal, not a great fit on Vitesse

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted · Edited by daverclasper

    Hi. Mine is a bit shy in the top corners (have been using black electrical tape over the gap).

    I think it has been mentioned to put some washer hose, etc in-between (I assume) the glass edge and the seal, to push out the seal in this area.

    Couple questions please.

    Would I use a whole hose, or slit it in half along it's lenght? I assume a cut taper at the ends of tube would make it neater if a whole hose?.

    I was planning to try this with the screen in situ, by pushing the screen upwards and outwards a bit with say a lolly stick, to then push the tube in, though I guess it could stretch the seal permanently a bit where it's against the face of the glass, as 20 years old and starting to show it's age?.

    Also I guess a bit of Vaseline could help with this?.

    Cheers, Dave     

  17. Hub puller in the Bristol area.

    in Drivetrain & Rear Axle

    Posted

    Hi Johno. I live in bristol, though I don't have a puller.  It maybe worth contacting local groups if you are a paid member and don't mind travelling a bit. They may not see this on the forum. I think the nearest to Bristol are S Wales and Somerset.

    Out of interest, whereabouts do you live and what car/s do you have. I have a good few tools and may be able to give you a hand, if ever needed.

    Dave

  18. Tappet noise?

    in Engine

    Posted

    11 hours ago, JohnD said:

    The exception are sounds from air, rather than mechanical sounds, such as the hiss in the intake throat - there a tube is a better

    Use a tube for carb balance. Also it did appear to detect two small exhaust manifold leaks accurately, as in the soot marks on face of gasket when removed, corosponded to the cylinders that made a noise through the hose. 

  19. Tappet noise?

    in Engine

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Iain T said:

    Because there was no drip drip at all. Seemingly dry as a bone. 

    Hi, Iain. Yes, I remember the original problem. Glad your getting there. It appears the reason why was never resolved?.

    As I sort of remember, did you get an off the shelf rocker assembly and this wasn't ok?., so went for a Moss one that had to have the rockers reamed before fitting?.

    If so, what was the difference between them? please.

    Genuinely interested as I started the thread and glad it's thrown up a lot of info.

    Cheers, Dave 

      

  24. Multi meter croc clips

    in Tools

    Posted · Edited by daverclasper

    I have a fairly new multi meter (therefore maybe standardised  cable sockets?), though like to be able to use croc clips as well as the standard probes. Only stuff I can see on E bay is Chinese, which is often ok, though the clips look like they just push on to the cables/probes supplied (clips also supplied on their as well, though looks to me like probe tips can vary).

    Anyone used these or other alternatives/ideas please?.

    Cheers, Dave

     

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