dave.vitesse

Sorry Re the Voltmeter, I need a new brain! Dave

Doug, There are a number of ways. What about covering the hole with a piece of shaped soft metal held in place with screws and use thick plastic sheet as a gasket. Plates can be fixed, with screws, to the gearbox side to hold self tapping screw clips to take the screws from the hole cover. Dave

Froc, You could replace the Ammeter with a Voltmeter. Dave

Does sound like the ignition switch or wiring or the starter solenoid. First check the connections around the ignition switch and the starter solenoid. dave

I wave at classics as it good to acknowledge a fellow enthusiast and see a classic on the road. I agree there is an element of snobbery with some classic owners, which is pointless as we all need to support the classic movement to maintain its existence. ​Anyway the snobbery is ironic as many of the parts used are common over a range classics, i.e. the parts bin. I have upset a few people by pointing this out. With the prices of some classic rising some people view them more of an investment than any interest in the cars or the classic car movement. Dave

Pete, Don't think that's the reason the gearknob overdrive switch wasn't applied to the Vitesse. It just wasn't around at the time the Vitesse was introduced and only appeared, on other Triumphs, at the end of the Vitesse production. It was applied to the later 1850 Dolomite, the Vitesse replacement, which had the same 3 and 4 ratio as the Vitesse. Dave

Colin, That's not snobbery it's good old common sense. Avoid the Red Mist! Dave

Richard, I agree re the TR7. My own findings are there is a clear line between those who accept and those that don't. No halve way between. Most of those who don't like them have never owned or driven one. If you remember we had the same thing with the GT6, Herald, Spitfire and Vitesse a few years ago. So time will tell. In recent years Triumph's as a whole have suffered from the negative comments from an section of the motoring press. To me it's interesting to see who waves back and the reaction you get at shows with the TR7. Dave

I normally wave at other classic cars. When driving the Vitesse most wave back. Far less wave back when I am driving the TR7. What's your experience? Dave

Took one of my TR7's out on the morning of Drive it Day. Only saw an MGB. Gave it a wave, but no wave back. Dave

Would that be Purple Haze in the cabin or have I mist the point Dave

I find you can never have enough Tec manuals as they all seem to come at it from different angles. Haynes, Autobooks and the Factory manual, appear useful to me. Yes the Haynes Electrical Manual is worth getting. It maybe currently out of print, but if you see one then take it ohm. Sorry for the revolting jokes! Dave

Yes that superb gear knob switch set-up on the later Triumph models. I always fitted an in-line fuse where the bulkhead to gearbox loom connects. Easy to do. Dave

Welcome to the forum. First check the oil level in the gearbox. Then the electrical connections - solenoid connections, lock out switch, column switch and bullet connectors from gearbox to loom are OK. Next clean the overdrive oil pressure valve at the top of the overdrive housing, there is a spring and a ball bearing under the cap. Be careful not to lose the ball bearing. The cap unscrews. Obtaining a Triumph Vitesse Workshop Manual is a must. Dave

I agree Pete if all is in good order and set-up correctly the catches don't spring open. Also a poorly aligned bonnet will cause the catches to spring open. Though a bonnet lock is still a useful thing to add. Dave

The Bonnet Locks were a Triumph option, either fitted at the factory or by the dealer. The fitting information is contain in the Triumph workshop manual. In the Herald, Spit, Vitesse 6 manual on page 5.250. In the GT6, Vitesse 2 Litre models on page 5.248V. It will also be available in the Herald 13/60 manual at the end of the Body Section. Dave

The plastic master cylinder reservoir has gone through a number of stages. First the plastic cover over the existing metal cap, then the plastic cap, then the fully plastic reservoir and cap. All models of the Vitesse had the metal type with no cap cover. Fit what suits you. Dave

Bonnet locks are possibly another way. Dave

There is a vent but not on the top. Can remember with those caps, it may be on the side or underside. Dave

You missed off the celery and egg whisk. Dave

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Very good point, yes it should do as it reduces rapid temp changes. Insulation I guess. Dave

Moisture is dissipated quicker from around the vent hole with the plastic cover. At the time that was the theory and hence the introduction. Dave

Should work with a course thread and the right size bolt. Just careful, careful! Not just strip out but too large a bolt may crack the metal. Dave

Interesting to see what the MOT Tester would make of them. Dave