Started after lay up.

[Steve P]

So today i attempted to get my Vitesse out after it not running since September,i`m ashamed to say that as i normally use it all year round.But i have been so busy with work and acquiring and building an 18 foot man shed in my garden,(in poxy weather).

 

It has a 2.5 lump and a Facet electric pump on it,i turned it over with no pump running to get the oil going,then engaged the pump.The pump sounded like it was sucking air only so i checked and found the pickup rubber pipe from tank to pump in the boot had hardened and was loose on the pipe connection,not only that but the metal pipe that goes into the tank was flopping about and could be withdrawn from the securing nut easily,is there supposed to be an olive or something here?.

 

I replaced the knackered rubber pipe with another and got it started and took it out for a blast after pumping the tyres up,clutch bearing is still making a whining noise when the clutch is depressed.Annoying but i missed not using it.

Steve

[Pete Lewis]

The pick up tube rotates in a normal pipe union fitting and yes a rubber olive or use a brass one and nip it up

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So it doesnt leak when tank is full

Pete

[dave.vitesse]

Steve,  there's that good feeling when you finally get the engine running. I agree, having used the Facet pump they do let you know when the fuel is not going through.

Springs coming and hopefully better weather.

Dave

[Steve P]

It fired up straight away once it started sucking fuel,6 degrees here today so a roof down drive around Windsor and Ascot was what was needed.

Loads of jobs to do on it but seriously lacking time at present.

Steve