iana Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 After a bit of a tour round, we have 4 garages that stock super unleaded. I’m trying the Morrison’s option first as that’s the easiest garage to get to that has a sensible price. I will see how the car runs on it and take it from there. Had 2 new tyres fitted today, out of interest what is the normal pressure for a 155/80 13? It was suggested 24 at the front and 22 at the rear - is this ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 well the manual shows different pressures but in general the front have a lower pressure than the back with the MK1 showing 22 front 26 rear for that size of tyre. I go with what it shows for the MK2 which is 24 back and front..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 My local fitter, a man of many years experience, claims that those figures were for tyres that were available back in the 1960s. With the improved quality of modern tyres, he advises me to get them up to 28 or 30. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: My local fitter, a man of many years experience, claims that those figures were for tyres that were available back in the 1960s. With the improved quality of modern tyres, he advises me to get them up to 28 or 30. I found 25 psi far to low on my Vitesse and settled on 30 psi Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Yes I agree 28 to 30 for modern tyres. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 hmmm our cars tend to be a bit lighter than equivalent moderns which normally list 30 psi tyre pressures so for me thats a bit too hard and I find with wider tyres than the originals I can get away with more comfortable lower settings..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iana Posted February 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 just sorting out what I need to order from the club for the fuel pipes etc. There's a short length of rubber hose by the fuel pump, a length of hose that feeds to the carbs and then a length that feeds to the second carb (its running SUs and theyre linked with rubber fuel line). Am I likely to find a piece of rubber hose anywhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 yes there should be a section on top of the fuel tank that connects its outlet to a long pipe that drops down through the boot floor and along the underside of the car... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) Hi Iana. There's normally 2 lengths by the fuel pump, a couple of short lengths, along the pipe run at the side the main chassis rail. Also some hose out of the fuel tank, and maybe a bit to do with the reserve, though not sure of this on Vitesse? as never noticed it on mine. I think a metre of hose covers It ? (Normally only available in metre increments). The club shop apparently will do 1/2 metre each of smaller/bit larger bore. I think this maybe for GT6, as I always thought Vitesse was just smaller bore(1/4" int diameter) all along the run (I hope so, as I bought a metre of it a while back, though not fitted it yet). Dave Edited February 20, 2019 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iana Posted February 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 Well a quick look following Daves pointers and I found 2 more lengths to what I was expecting, I’ll tot up what’s needed and speak to Angie tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 I have hose all the way from the pump to the carbs, reduces the likelihood of the dread rubber slivers. Don't know about the Vitesse, but my GT6 has a sneaky short length in the passenger side rear wheel arch. But, a metre should be enough for everything. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iana Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Anyone know how much hose comes in the club offer? Ive had a measure up, it all looks like 1/4" hose but I need 1.65m, (a metre would have been just ok apart from how the carbs are fed on my car) and I found 6 locations, so will also need 14 clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, iana said: Anyone know how much hose comes in the club offer? Ive had a measure up, it all looks like 1/4" hose but I need 1.65m, (a metre would have been just ok apart from how the carbs are fed on my car) and I found 6 locations, so will also need 14 clips. Hi , I believe it’s 0.5 metres of each size . If you are buying quantity you would be better off buying from Moss on EBay so long as it’s Gates Barricade Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 1.65M !! The club shop sells it by the 1/2 metre which will work out expensive for you. You may / will be better getting it from Moss Europe they sell by the metre and about £6.50+vat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Gosh that's spooky, Paul !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, classiclife said: 1.65M !! The club shop sells it by the 1/2 metre which will work out expensive for you. You may / will be better getting it from Moss Europe they sell by the metre and about £6.50+vat. 1 minute ago, classiclife said: Gosh that's spooky, Paul !! Great minds 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Paul H said: Hi , I believe it’s 0.5 metres of each size . If you are buying quantity you would be better off buying from Moss on EBay so long as it’s Gates Barricade Paul 5 minutes ago, Paul H said: Hi , I believe it’s 0.5 metres of each size . If you are buying quantity you would be better off buying from Moss on EBay so long as it’s Gates Barricade Paul The clips you need are 13 - 15 mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iana Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks both, Ill have a search around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 With Vitesse fuel hoses check the pipe diameters the link between and carb fittings may well be 6mm with tank and pump being 8mm So you will need two hose diameters and clips to suit, If you can use rubber in longer lengths and eliminate as many metal/rubber joints as possible you reduce the possible leak points Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I understand Vitesse 6 is 6mm along the run. Is there the difference for Mk1 2 Litre do you know. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Generally 4 cyl aren1/4 6mm all the way 6 cyls are 5/16 8mm but can s0plits to 6mm at the carbs Was like this on my 1600 and similar on other mkII the bundy bridge pipe is the likely place to find a diameter change Ive just repaired amkII bridge pipe and that was 6mm Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Cheers Pete. What's the bundy bridge pipe please (the splitter to feed both carbs?). In the past I replaced a couple of sections of hose (tank to metal feed pipe and short bit of hose link in the metal feed pipe). I'm pretty sure the hose was 6mm, though went on easy enough. I will measure outside diameter of metal pipes. If for some reason it's 6mm, is this a problem on 6 cylinder (engine does look like it may run on the weak side at higher revs, by plug chops colour, and can hesitate a bit under load sometimes, though good at other times with a healthy plug colour)?. I thought Herald 13/60/Vitesse had same tanks and will check part no's, as, assume the 13/60 tank would have 6mm pipe feed?, though larger for Vitesse. Any help on this much appreciated, please. Dave Edited February 22, 2019 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 HELP PLEASE. if you can to above post. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 Hello Dave, Just popped in to the garage to measure for you. On my Vitesse Mk2, the OD of the metal pipes including the piece that splits and supplies the 2x carbs is 6.52mm I use 1/4" Gates Barricade Fuel Hose on the car which clamps the pipes correctly - you do not want the hose ID larger than the metal pipe OD. 1/4" = 6.35mm which is the ideal fitment re the above. Hope that assists ?? Regards. Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thanks a lot Richard. That's what mine is on Mk1 2litre, so presumably ok and I can use the 1/4", I bought a while back, though not fitted yet. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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