trigolf Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Evening all, I'm looking for a service kit for my Vitesse. I see James Paddock do one at a competitive price, but I'm wondering about the quality of the diaphram included ? I've seen cheap ones at autojumbles that are almost rigid, rather than nice and flexible. Anyone bought one from them recently ? Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Hi Gav Go to Burlen Services for all Stromberg parts. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Just now, Iain T said: Hi Gav Go to Burlen Services for all Stromberg parts. Iain Hi Ian, Yes, I used Burlen many years ago, but just wondering if I can get the same quality elsewhere for cheaper ! Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 im sure there were some thick ones also sold by burlen worth a e bay search for NOS i know Doug got a nice flimsy batch from a market sale JP have a good reputation for most parts its a suck it and see problem we are all facing , most of the supply chain is made up of passing the stuff around all the suppliers all with differing mark ups Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 What Pete says is true, it's a lottery. The bonus with Burlen is their reputation. If they do supply thick or distorted diaphragms etc (always check when delivered) they will replace immediately. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 Hello Gav I bought a pair from Chris Witor Triumph Specialist I also bought a pair of spindles and disc's The diaphragm's seem nice and flexible! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 chris is well known for no rubbish , always reliable Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 I just cant believe theres still more than one company making them - could be NOS still stored somewhere I suppose. If they are new then maybe its a question of quality control and the same manufacturer sometimes produces duff batches which some retailers accept and others not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted March 18, 2021 Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, trigolf said: I'm looking for a service kit for my Vitesse. Not sure (from memory?) if you need all the parts in a general service kit, as in, regarding the actual wear you have on a component, Sure, tired rubbers, etc, you need. Eg, I think (from?) memory the kits often have the butterfly discs, that I understand aren't often worn?. I sorted mine out, to a reliable level, fairly cheaply with just a few bits. PS. Maybe shouldn't be offering these opinions, even if there ok, as our suppliers may struggle?. Edited March 18, 2021 by daverclasper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigolf Posted March 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 22 hours ago, daverclasper said: Not sure (from memory?) if you need all the parts in a general service kit, as in, regarding the actual wear you have on a component, Sure, tired rubbers, etc, you need. Eg, I think (from?) memory the kits often have the butterfly discs, that I understand aren't often worn?. I sorted mine out, to a reliable level, fairly cheaply with just a few bits. PS. Maybe shouldn't be offering these opinions, even if there ok, as our suppliers may struggle?. Well, opened up the rear carb today - diaphram is still good, but O rings are naff - problem is leaking from the carb throat and jet holder. Float height looks ok(and not leaking), so I'm wondering about the needle valve seating. Anyway - I think I know what I'll need and where to go. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 yes anything rubber may have deteriorated. The needle valves could also have worn so they dont close properly although sometimes cleaning can sort them out. How are the spindles? There should be minimal play if you rock each spindle where it enters the body on both sides... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, johny said: How are the spindles? There should be minimal play if you rock each spindle where it enters the body on both sides... A check to see if it's also wear in the spindle bore, on the carb bodies (not as common as spindle wear, though my original ones had this), is to move the Spindle along to an unworn part and if min play, then bodies should be ok I understand?. Bodies can be fitted with bushings to account for this I think?, though specialist stuff and not cheap, I imagine?. Edited March 19, 2021 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 tip for diaphragms that are wrinkled /swollen a wash in petrol will return it to its original size/shape Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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