68vitesse Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 While sorting out a new accelerator cable, bike brake cable as suggested here, looked at the link between the carbs. According to Berlin Fuels a Triumph thing and not available so am trying this made up from bits of EBay. First picture state of old links second what I ended up with. Regards Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 What a neat solution ! can you advise the Ebay links Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Reminds me of the ones from my meccano sets of times gone Very similar Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 UJ's are for models one end 8mm other 5mm which needs drilling out to fit carbs and a length of 8mm stainless rod to join them. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Thinking about Pete's observation our cars are like meccano sets all bolt together, I drive a Mk1 Vitesse, and some made up from different kits to whatever the owner desires. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Pete, in his modelling days. db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 there you go UJ bottom of centrefold I should never have sold it . Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 I still have a boxed mint Scalextric Alfa Romeo C65, don't know why but will never sell it. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAW1969 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Hi Paul Very neat solution. Can I ask why you needed to change please? I have a 67 vitesse and it''s developed an issue in that it's idle speed increases as I drive it. It' a bit alarming. I'm thinking the cables or linkages are catching on something or slipping? Hard to diagnose as intermittent. Carbs were refurbed for P.O. by good place just before I bought 3 years ago. Any thougts? Thanks Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted April 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Throttle was stiff and not returning to idle. New throttle cable fitted and return springs on carbs, one on right of spindle when looking at inlet,were all gummed up but a clean sorted them out. I always make sure when bolting on the carbs there is a little bit of sideways play on the throttle spindles when they are locked together. Had a problem once which seemed to be caused by the throttle spindles and connecting link expanding when hot and causing the butterfly valve to stick on carb body. Could be wrong but the link does not have any end play built in and a slight movement of the carbs when hot seemed to solve the problem. As to why the new links see first picture, I would have used original if available and it kept me busy in retirement. My car is a 68 Mk1 2L also have a 67 as a long term project that has a rod system for the throttle suppose the bean counters caused the change to cable. Regards Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAW1969 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Thanks. Plenty of food for thought there! Can you get the linkages out with the carbs still on the car - or do you take it all out to tweak these bits? Newbie question I know but easier to ask than do something unecessary. No mention in WSM. Thanks Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Can not remove links with carbs on the manifold, but you should be able to get some movement by slackening the link clamp on the rear carb. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 knocking the pins out needs a good support and a idles that increase when driving is usually the outer case of the throttle cable is expanding in the heat get some free play set in the abutment adjuster to gain some slack. the pics on pauls shows the plastic couplings have broken where the spirol pin fits these were later replaced on production with a z shaped sprung steel clamp the clamps need to opertate both spindles together , there is some lost motion which aids lightening the load when you pull the choke and talking choke check there is a small gap between the choke cam and the on choke fast idle tappet screw Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Only one I found was this for 5/16 shaft which does not match the spindle diameter on the front carb. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 I like the uj idea Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAW1969 Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Brilliant. Thanks. Might have a tinker if the rain ever stops. This is how it currently looks....pretty similar state to Paul's at the top. Thanks for your input. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAW1969 Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Paul's comment re rods on a '67 and cables on a '68 prompted me to have a look at the accelerator pedal on mine. It's a cable from which the pedal appears to pretty much hang & no spring in the pedal bracket. Think that'll be "upgrade" number 1. Cheap and simple to start off. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted November 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 They say if you wait long enough parts will turn up. Just seen on eBay think the price is per link not for the three. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-VITESSE-STROMBERG-513714-COUPLING-LINK-THROTTLE-SPINDLE/232966165258?epid=27024807954&hash=item363ddd930a:g:czYAAOSwe2xbw3Nn:rk:3:pf:1&frcectupt=true Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 £45 each - ouch !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 hour ago, classiclife said: £45 each - ouch !! Hello All How about these ? all sizes available https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-joint-Car-Boat-Motor-Transmission-Shaft-Coupling-Coupler/382529033435?hash=item591081d4db:m:mLsUl-k4gRSYgCsxPMBiEnA:rk:1:pf:0 For about £7 got to be worth a punt? What size is the carb spindle? just order the nearest below and open up to suit and use the standard size for connecting rod! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted November 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Already using similar items as picture in first post. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 A decent model shop should keep the u/j's for the R/C boat fraternity, also R/C cars. I wouldn't be waiting for them to come all the way from Hong Kong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 10, 2018 Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 Couldn't that be a job for the 3D printer fraternity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) couple of questions please 68. Did you need a drill stand or something, to drill out accurately for the carb spindles. Also, are those some sort of grub screws to clamp the spindles. Thanks, Dave Edited November 13, 2018 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Faulds Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 On 29/03/2018 at 16:19, 68vitesse said: While sorting out a new accelerator cable, bike brake cable as suggested here, looked at the link between the carbs. According to Berlin Fuels a Triumph thing and not available so am trying this made up from bits of EBay. First picture state of old links second what I ended up with. Regards Paul great idea and find. ive ordered some for my gt6 carb set up just incase. for info the larger fuel pipe dia. is 5/16" and smaller 9/32". on looking you would need to shorten the pipes on the carb but I don't know the length of the u/j`s. however I thought for a couple of quid good to have in my spares box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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