tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75704702024-03-08T00:32:26.372+00:00Jason's BlogThis Blog is mainly the trials and tribulations of living with various Triumphs - my current car is a 1969 Vitesse Convertible running Lucas PI and a few other modifications. It wasn't built by me and when I acquired it, it hadn't been on the road for many years. The object is to get it back running and pick up where the previous owner left off.
I've had a Triumph or two over the last 30+ years including Herald, several Vitesse, 6 pot Spitfire, Mk1 2.5PI saloon, TR6 and now back to a VitesseJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.comBlogger593125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-82814779165582797852023-03-03T02:00:00.001+00:002023-03-03T02:00:00.201+00:00You need a good horn<p>Christmas was good, my dear mum bought me a great present, a set of Fiamm airhorns, non-musical, just bloody loud.</p><p>On the Vitesse there's a few places to mount these but I like to have them up out of the weather on the top of the front arch. These were a new kit from Fiamm (the design hasn't changed much over the years) and come with wiring and a relay. We wired them into the usual horn circuit and they are sounded from the steering wheel in a conventional way. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKUPRHFDFFPOE5de_xmqM44AcwWX75Z06i4aw3IH_z3zRopBdVMibDfwouQXQl2a1L3TyxS4tILvBTKyWp73XvOOhxNIboqOi4_-4OT7ZjFVfLCaj5sunLlyic-LwTw_Qd0xly6c3LtVXPNRBBqA1r0-6e7OetcUokSacZ1idu_fw0WlCNA/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-19%20at%2021.04.31.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKUPRHFDFFPOE5de_xmqM44AcwWX75Z06i4aw3IH_z3zRopBdVMibDfwouQXQl2a1L3TyxS4tILvBTKyWp73XvOOhxNIboqOi4_-4OT7ZjFVfLCaj5sunLlyic-LwTw_Qd0xly6c3LtVXPNRBBqA1r0-6e7OetcUokSacZ1idu_fw0WlCNA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-19%20at%2021.04.31.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've had cars with musical air horns and I don't mind saying I liked them, but now I prefer a simple twin tone to La Cucaracha!</div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-71356917209002611662023-02-28T16:09:00.001+00:002023-02-28T16:09:00.209+00:00Oil be able to service it now.<p>It's getting more difficult to think up titles to these posts and it's showing now with poor quality puns. Sorry (not sorry).</p><p>When I got the car, there were several things that were not quite finished, they were close but not quite there. The previous owner had a deadline to get the car ready for a show, he's a thorough guy and thinks things through, he's a designed and meticulous. But he's also human and is governed by the same rules of physics are the rest of us - we all run out of time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi676Rj8nnLQIUhy4Vurd6smVOk_fik9i_JZkgdIME2f8nPKo95rJXoXMIOX9rhcUwvnITW6uJk7rfvoNW7z6nPkaSDdEy8J-KgMRTukje0vn6vSERvcGsseIO40PXQcoal4sU9uO1bYF5XaaX9iPmZf6S1WBIc8yqxbrw3MyBmGe6BJcx-jQ/s4000/IMG_0023_Engine%20left%20hand%20side%20ancillaries.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi676Rj8nnLQIUhy4Vurd6smVOk_fik9i_JZkgdIME2f8nPKo95rJXoXMIOX9rhcUwvnITW6uJk7rfvoNW7z6nPkaSDdEy8J-KgMRTukje0vn6vSERvcGsseIO40PXQcoal4sU9uO1bYF5XaaX9iPmZf6S1WBIc8yqxbrw3MyBmGe6BJcx-jQ/s320/IMG_0023_Engine%20left%20hand%20side%20ancillaries.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>One of the things that needed finishing was the oil filter arrangement. With the engine valance in place, there was no way you could secure the filter head and get at it to replace the filter. Impossible really, when I changed the oil, I ended up pulling the whole thing off and making a mess when I did it.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BxjrsTUdVdVKWr7Yzo2ZA2wngloARn1-u_BK1yweD0D0DrfKirx012sfnlMsXEpi_CowMRC1LMeZwOtGlASMQVmmPLLjUjWORd2icEoyJEUTiUf7DzKXd6KXUBJyaRB3Tr8jCfX55KcRkJtes8Bxi_pHxgCfJPzLe-G2G0gzlh64_EBgqw/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-12%20at%2017.11.37%20(2).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BxjrsTUdVdVKWr7Yzo2ZA2wngloARn1-u_BK1yweD0D0DrfKirx012sfnlMsXEpi_CowMRC1LMeZwOtGlASMQVmmPLLjUjWORd2icEoyJEUTiUf7DzKXd6KXUBJyaRB3Tr8jCfX55KcRkJtes8Bxi_pHxgCfJPzLe-G2G0gzlh64_EBgqw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-12%20at%2017.11.37%20(2).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what we came up with, moving things up front where there's a little more space. This meant remaking the hoses. We still needed a way to anchor it and make the filter accessible for servicing.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh40O8JkHD6e9tNWJ8y2f-KBRKL76wf6SyRJLQEo8sAz8S_1VmjQVbvil7M68FJm2lkK1sOZVZ3XOo7YwrvcBIYs7MhnTdYcTcMIMcbbnhpcFES2n5P1Ei7uhbu0ELigIUxiv2VlawA6YPRecqaX3EKloLKioSnq6gw7FjulJsmA_PjnD5gA/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-12%20at%2017.11.37.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh40O8JkHD6e9tNWJ8y2f-KBRKL76wf6SyRJLQEo8sAz8S_1VmjQVbvil7M68FJm2lkK1sOZVZ3XOo7YwrvcBIYs7MhnTdYcTcMIMcbbnhpcFES2n5P1Ei7uhbu0ELigIUxiv2VlawA6YPRecqaX3EKloLKioSnq6gw7FjulJsmA_PjnD5gA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-12%20at%2017.11.37.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was how James got around this - relocating the filter housing to the front of the engine bay and making a pocket in the engine valance to sit it in. The filter is now on the outside of the valance.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJA4mbLRFD3UUO90TBGv25xGmzxCQIBqxvh4gO_OED7EL_NtFeBaLMn5AmUThlQD2ZnVFOtkXS8DHeRxB2vm5V_xnPjZDMgdlKU4N01ozjfYe5qmEZiITkiJxSSQ7LcDGKUzv-dG3MexR5KS8SxHiuPRgF1wk3acn39M65jbDHZ429IFBNw/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-12%20at%2017.11.37%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJA4mbLRFD3UUO90TBGv25xGmzxCQIBqxvh4gO_OED7EL_NtFeBaLMn5AmUThlQD2ZnVFOtkXS8DHeRxB2vm5V_xnPjZDMgdlKU4N01ozjfYe5qmEZiITkiJxSSQ7LcDGKUzv-dG3MexR5KS8SxHiuPRgF1wk3acn39M65jbDHZ429IFBNw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-12%20at%2017.11.37%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It needed a secure mounting and so James made a small 'hump' to take the filter head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The whole valance has been painted in body colour and refitted. </div></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-46168101859952601992023-02-27T18:13:00.032+00:002023-02-27T18:13:00.207+00:00Injecting, the remedy<p>Well, it worked, sort of, well not really but.....</p><br /><p><br /></p><p>OK let's go through it - O rings in the inlet manifolds. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlK84uksUG-ECTmHPk36kmlQi4deltHgT6ey-Hsnt2pVnQarrK3ujDTkjn88pXInbNY1EFhYzVvp9iqEl7Rrv-jNvwZuxrN1JrOdAoKm_8S2Dd0YVAzE7XGYtXPzxj8mAWdavI2h5kvRYvwunOUZQoCjdPbsEWo3y4ym3AICJUrwci_YKnA/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2016.16.09.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYlK84uksUG-ECTmHPk36kmlQi4deltHgT6ey-Hsnt2pVnQarrK3ujDTkjn88pXInbNY1EFhYzVvp9iqEl7Rrv-jNvwZuxrN1JrOdAoKm_8S2Dd0YVAzE7XGYtXPzxj8mAWdavI2h5kvRYvwunOUZQoCjdPbsEWo3y4ym3AICJUrwci_YKnA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2016.16.09.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><p></p><p>This didn't go well, the O rings, despite being heat and fuel resistant Viton material, deformed. The machining came close to the edge of the manifold and we lost a bit, it sort of blew out. It was a bit think before but now, it's gone.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHAJJ_QNPT1HpOQuPoYui3jOXUQz-ydRWEb3uYbfbL-X_XnuXkkwFGZg9oSsIazR2xf52mRaCm5wg7s1zLBTbaPZVPqb4wJXH2MKZ94ObLgoOzAxpK9QS7I2eIBCEChylB2NW1S-YjrJHb_ebbTGJVMCHABmCb0a9qcTlKJ1rrWMjglzvsg/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2016.16.27.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHAJJ_QNPT1HpOQuPoYui3jOXUQz-ydRWEb3uYbfbL-X_XnuXkkwFGZg9oSsIazR2xf52mRaCm5wg7s1zLBTbaPZVPqb4wJXH2MKZ94ObLgoOzAxpK9QS7I2eIBCEChylB2NW1S-YjrJHb_ebbTGJVMCHABmCb0a9qcTlKJ1rrWMjglzvsg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2016.16.27.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>We were aware of how close the groove had been machined initially and were almost expecting this. The O ring failure however was unexpected. I've researched other materials and I did find some that would work but at over £100 per O ring I just didn't feel we should go on. </p><p>All in all, a bit of an expensive fail but I hope we've come out the other side with a decent result.</p><p>So, plan B - return the manifolds to flush fitting with some suitable epoxy metal and use a conventional gasket, maybe with some high temp RTV to ensure a full and durable seal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzMOE2xWHF3yVJTiynrZqhrtiJPnpA4uVsr3dUZj9O8igoxHNNygVpFGHPQT2NM8vDglCfbzGCkQoadrlOh6MRQV8Bi7HRQqSVlzvpdBJvbot4i8gNH0hF68toL3zIoLkTYDtePwdxHePxhc_yNmZcpGES99Zc8AP3NhF1Z4KjskoljYl2Q/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2018.05.03.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzMOE2xWHF3yVJTiynrZqhrtiJPnpA4uVsr3dUZj9O8igoxHNNygVpFGHPQT2NM8vDglCfbzGCkQoadrlOh6MRQV8Bi7HRQqSVlzvpdBJvbot4i8gNH0hF68toL3zIoLkTYDtePwdxHePxhc_yNmZcpGES99Zc8AP3NhF1Z4KjskoljYl2Q/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2018.05.03.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The reason that we took the inlets off was not to examine these O rings, they were doing OK. No, it was to drop the exhaust manifold in order to weld in a boss for a lambda probe. The idea being that we'll add an AFR gauge. If we also add in a vacuum gauge then together with the existing fuel pressure gauge we have enough data to effectively tune the PI on the road. This car is being built to go up mountains - more on that in later blogs :-)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdVEYlprBxhr8Cgr34fuDKaTHjtYBm82YaEwQ45pgGmIeWdpC-cuPUAgbD4bnhVy6ezr1esRpi4744Vbl9RThqDpWDrjOdlZ7a_jBrwBJsxrzcWQ3hQ9lHeyCxJJD08u1dej6XKFUMXf11RpNnL7hieZedj2Sb6uOup3Hvuzybt5UIT7rrg/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2016.15.53.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdVEYlprBxhr8Cgr34fuDKaTHjtYBm82YaEwQ45pgGmIeWdpC-cuPUAgbD4bnhVy6ezr1esRpi4744Vbl9RThqDpWDrjOdlZ7a_jBrwBJsxrzcWQ3hQ9lHeyCxJJD08u1dej6XKFUMXf11RpNnL7hieZedj2Sb6uOup3Hvuzybt5UIT7rrg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2016.15.53.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtVJUj_aT4OPGdXzMUAorS4rHpnk4ASmrsLsWZL1AdD9AE08i0rY_xrNNQHtbFUz09QsyviPP9d09VpQ8MXwIMa0UXrgFBIiToaNEMSzHly7ONHVmmGPdOxz61uqKYoVPtmkmbjtdXASa9vUaWH6Jhwev1UE1py2B8CPE-_XQ1zRo2a6Nfw/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2016.15.54.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtVJUj_aT4OPGdXzMUAorS4rHpnk4ASmrsLsWZL1AdD9AE08i0rY_xrNNQHtbFUz09QsyviPP9d09VpQ8MXwIMa0UXrgFBIiToaNEMSzHly7ONHVmmGPdOxz61uqKYoVPtmkmbjtdXASa9vUaWH6Jhwev1UE1py2B8CPE-_XQ1zRo2a6Nfw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-24%20at%2016.15.54.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Because the exhaust is mild steel and been on there for 25+ years, it's pretty well stuck on there. I decided that it was not worth the risk of damage to pull it completely off. James said he could weld the boss by dropping the exhaust but not fully removing it. So that's what's been done - it was still too tight to get a welding mask on whilst doing the welding! He did a decent job despite some difficult conditions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I now need to try and find a suitable AFR gauge, a vacuum gauge and a place to put them. The current pair of SPA digital gauges are really nice but there's no real space there to slip another one in without some major surgery. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMCf35q31enlNo45hfgZMIJu3YSs20C9mKRYPySa4hJfZdIn2gwycKMn9aFFrWlfoie7aHkzkK5xpnAChlZiK4PkK1jR0udIElJusmVFXEtPzdy0JC7JB8v1x8FOxcGfBTbsCT8IK3reHiC6sJS7u8mpAJ7Xd8qi62fjT3Sjvi4FqGfRiIA/s4000/IMG_0015_Interior%20Centre%20Binnacle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMCf35q31enlNo45hfgZMIJu3YSs20C9mKRYPySa4hJfZdIn2gwycKMn9aFFrWlfoie7aHkzkK5xpnAChlZiK4PkK1jR0udIElJusmVFXEtPzdy0JC7JB8v1x8FOxcGfBTbsCT8IK3reHiC6sJS7u8mpAJ7Xd8qi62fjT3Sjvi4FqGfRiIA/s320/IMG_0015_Interior%20Centre%20Binnacle.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Might have to go into the dash 😮<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, does it all run OK now? Dunno yet! </div><p><br /></p><p> </p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-64528956688384383772023-02-25T06:00:00.000+00:002023-02-25T06:00:00.206+00:00A warm injection<p>Before I go through this it's important to say that none of what we found on the car and I've described below is to be regarded as a criticism - this car was built using some top notch components and to a high standard. The thought and thoroughness that's gone into it is amazing. Not everything is perfect and it's not all to my taste but, and here's the key, it wasn't built for me, or you. I will keep a lot of what's been done, I will change some of it and I will doubtless have to do some re-engineering to make it work. I may even find that some of it just won't work but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it and I'll enjoy the ride. </p><p>Many issues are down to the effects of years of standing and whilst I didn't do the work I'm writing about, I've done it before on other cars - I seem to be drawn to cars that have been stood for years, or stored for years, or just not used, this is the fourth Triumph I've had with a ling history of standing!</p><p>This time round I had James Cooper wielding the spanners - I've known James for years and he'd done some work on my yellow TR6 when I was travelling and needed to get it in shape for an event. I'm in a similar situation at the moment and as I can earn it faster than I can spend it with James, he's got the job. I'm really glad we went this way, James' day job is fixing aircraft so it's fair to say, he's got some skills :-)</p><p>Lucas PI is a thing of beauty but it's a tricky thing to get right. Now I don't profess to be an expert but I do like to think of myself as tenacious so I was determined to keep the PI on the Vitesse and get it working. For a car that had stood for many years with fuel in the system, this was always going to be a tricky one but, challenge accepted :-)</p><p>When the car was running, it had eaten at least two cam shafts, the previous owner had driven the car to Stafford and the TSSC annual event there. The trip up was not without its mishaps but the car had won an award there. Unfortunately, on the way back to Exeter, the car developed a misfire - symptoms that were the same at the previous camshaft issues. Those turned out to be poor materials and/or overly strong valve springs that cause premature wear. Fearing this was another camshaft, the previous owner put the car away, a little annoyed with it I suspect. He fully intended to have at it again and didn't intend for it to be laid up for so long. Of course, life got in the way, then work, then marriage, then children and several other projects - you get the picture. No judgement, we've all been there. </p><p>So along I come and whilst the story of me becoming aware of the car and buying it is a multi year odyssey, I'll just say for now that I acquired the car as a non-runner, with an undisclosed engine issue, that could be something cam shaft related OR it might not.</p><p>First order of business as far as mechanics was concerned was to get the engine running and see what issues we could find. I was prepared for it to be another camshaft and something deep in the engine. I was also prepared for it to be a PI problem or indeed, something else. Spoiler, at the time of writing we think we've identified and fixed it BUT we haven't yet done the work to test that theory.</p><p>Fresh oil, fresh coolant, lubricating and freeing off a few parts plus some nice new injectors, replumbing the fuel pump and some new hose - some old hose was petrified and crunchy - and the engine was running. Sort of.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWelhAFSL1qf4Ypsn98VZOCrPVc86SzhB_nhxXRmRWoMrcUZKdhqlRRbpmHv6_cSr-rH6lK6kNaV5LRwW40w7kdEQu1UJe1LCQP5fo574maKePjwjtVsPVjSKJNIUbFbCcJuRpAgxU0abuSwMlJM0DFm2o4qIx1erkMMzekxfrBKKnB80VDQ/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-19%20at%2018.07.35.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWelhAFSL1qf4Ypsn98VZOCrPVc86SzhB_nhxXRmRWoMrcUZKdhqlRRbpmHv6_cSr-rH6lK6kNaV5LRwW40w7kdEQu1UJe1LCQP5fo574maKePjwjtVsPVjSKJNIUbFbCcJuRpAgxU0abuSwMlJM0DFm2o4qIx1erkMMzekxfrBKKnB80VDQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-19%20at%2018.07.35.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Above was the prototype temp fuel pump mount - a proof of concept if you like.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlaT1rKbVbcF5vWStUUHHVmidSu61XEG5s8txCh49QrR0KYhd5xxvBF9k2VmOg9I_WQxRG61RT1vun2zfL0A347PJwtFIAc7G7GPbOGdeVDsCl1n1KosxOX1m53_XdfqG9VHe4lQoLYGsn8mzbmmSxF24yUduSQ7oPuVeQHulfaHa767Y8g/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-07%20at%2022.52.27.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXlaT1rKbVbcF5vWStUUHHVmidSu61XEG5s8txCh49QrR0KYhd5xxvBF9k2VmOg9I_WQxRG61RT1vun2zfL0A347PJwtFIAc7G7GPbOGdeVDsCl1n1KosxOX1m53_XdfqG9VHe4lQoLYGsn8mzbmmSxF24yUduSQ7oPuVeQHulfaHa767Y8g/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-07%20at%2022.52.27.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was one of our trials </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SMM9at-Z5VGrcKmXcZMOwSqnwtp__eYBA7P7EqMoOL4sXPlEaZissYT4G0bdaSLs4i89u6-q0mxWZt4H2K5rMPRStTTv2R6holJqNYCHi2j6kyTGDFUIl4KrhesfTucc1AlEXdDlxtIwS_eSejfPOWSryd86nFIOPFXl7ARmLM6xHQ4qkw/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-09%20at%2010.22.42.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SMM9at-Z5VGrcKmXcZMOwSqnwtp__eYBA7P7EqMoOL4sXPlEaZissYT4G0bdaSLs4i89u6-q0mxWZt4H2K5rMPRStTTv2R6holJqNYCHi2j6kyTGDFUIl4KrhesfTucc1AlEXdDlxtIwS_eSejfPOWSryd86nFIOPFXl7ARmLM6xHQ4qkw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-09%20at%2010.22.42.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was clear that the link pipe need a bit of work, OK a bit of replacement</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPPVlriVGrEWQYDTJYVacQFgWdKS5_47kWwWjcuNptxIzjPwbmAwQk0h10q9wzZgecFkXA4hn_VFTvlHEcMbkhKujzRRgmCJu4-qCcrzr-rNNhrPjNkoQs-i4qOHieYxOg3I2kQDl-PWZjPbh9jFL1I4fKFzU8F-pag2inpT7im5XS3jgrQ/s721/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-09%20at%2020.54.39.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="721" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPPVlriVGrEWQYDTJYVacQFgWdKS5_47kWwWjcuNptxIzjPwbmAwQk0h10q9wzZgecFkXA4hn_VFTvlHEcMbkhKujzRRgmCJu4-qCcrzr-rNNhrPjNkoQs-i4qOHieYxOg3I2kQDl-PWZjPbh9jFL1I4fKFzU8F-pag2inpT7im5XS3jgrQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-09%20at%2020.54.39.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Diaphragm type PRV came with the car, the original Lucas type had proved unsuitable with the 044 pump.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuGt6f9iJqfpJHI1Pm2lpMIj14WnxWe9YH7_7_9WfnlaHU6xlwegMewI8boreYjmv2sSqtPbpHTUyOZiQoZG5-itxwoGyDMeTTdDoOleLx0xowbEdhPgqGctgJ8Y46D20Ez2Yj4kJgkWmhvyJW-6FinPXWRC0jh140SgD3l_nmVVFRrm6Mw/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.41.14.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuGt6f9iJqfpJHI1Pm2lpMIj14WnxWe9YH7_7_9WfnlaHU6xlwegMewI8boreYjmv2sSqtPbpHTUyOZiQoZG5-itxwoGyDMeTTdDoOleLx0xowbEdhPgqGctgJ8Y46D20Ez2Yj4kJgkWmhvyJW-6FinPXWRC0jh140SgD3l_nmVVFRrm6Mw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.41.14.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spotted a rather thin necked pipe, replaced with a new one to ensure there was no restriction.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcAWn77D-EcH9jM7mSIJjcbvutspQPLD_LTBP63-vn0bB8U24QC-qMWFmDz-cW8QYqQZ7dtDmyBvuFGvOIPkijE15h8ZMiiiB2UmGF6grDT3HzXP6btvk5ggXiA4x2OW50JiMj3SMZ0M8kcO0Kg9H1xqQieCJdEwBcLWTjMlek56EwpEg6Q/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-28%20at%2021.01.02.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkcAWn77D-EcH9jM7mSIJjcbvutspQPLD_LTBP63-vn0bB8U24QC-qMWFmDz-cW8QYqQZ7dtDmyBvuFGvOIPkijE15h8ZMiiiB2UmGF6grDT3HzXP6btvk5ggXiA4x2OW50JiMj3SMZ0M8kcO0Kg9H1xqQieCJdEwBcLWTjMlek56EwpEg6Q/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-28%20at%2021.01.02.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYFP0nn9Htc69hGrhrV-QNkJA24ESd3bRaLAyOVV2CIL3P4vHxha1oZo2uxxse1nFBfEM_tMf3YU9uKLpJRozghawL9XgSlgwfgw-D8Itml66iDe6S5EwF-pG6XG6OSUbV2Texr-yxYaJuea6zh6w_FNQojQoKDaze9iQisnFDQgjTRwz7w/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-28%20at%2021.01.02%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the dirt shield to cover the pump and filter and offer some protection form the elements. I'm prepared for this to promote heat retention and need modifying. We'll see. This has now been painted and is not really visible from the road.</div></div></div><p>Here ares some of the issues you have to contend with when a car's been standing for years, </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEMxj9oaQBtcMvzjLZuadFPhOJcukSePC98ptn5VPaCa2f_ISRJ6sWRjzpxNw3Eh4R2dhY8-ZsXSRBezEmvMjKDMHsjUcPaZ3UWimf3ECokzTmLGAHgEYmxyc6vcTgkjzAbPQjUFlAGzE4TNEiUIL9kwB6urW_BA6seLiSlDLar5LAAePTQ/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.15.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEMxj9oaQBtcMvzjLZuadFPhOJcukSePC98ptn5VPaCa2f_ISRJ6sWRjzpxNw3Eh4R2dhY8-ZsXSRBezEmvMjKDMHsjUcPaZ3UWimf3ECokzTmLGAHgEYmxyc6vcTgkjzAbPQjUFlAGzE4TNEiUIL9kwB6urW_BA6seLiSlDLar5LAAePTQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.15.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fuel injectors don't like old fuel, this should be shiny and clean. The O rings are hard and brittle.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4ATrGXIZpLAdevfuYmJsvyX09vkCrfnxnzANfNVQJZTUPAm6Y_BN7n2qxqdEAC4GB0TXLCWZ_5SEbrryo4npxdWtuiuMrAiuZFFMj_oZAe3lq-MrtvIZb-iLcnDTvTv7ltqbNooHR0DoawPWXtMWDibvvfLm7LwJIOnuTwz8oBDjiZ-YNg/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.16%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4ATrGXIZpLAdevfuYmJsvyX09vkCrfnxnzANfNVQJZTUPAm6Y_BN7n2qxqdEAC4GB0TXLCWZ_5SEbrryo4npxdWtuiuMrAiuZFFMj_oZAe3lq-MrtvIZb-iLcnDTvTv7ltqbNooHR0DoawPWXtMWDibvvfLm7LwJIOnuTwz8oBDjiZ-YNg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.16%20(1).jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what was in the fuel - this was, we suspect, the remnant of the fuel level sender, that had almost dissolved.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxQbE7yRxlkGj8MvuIzutrB5e3dapp__Str-2TYL76e4FOxqFMlwpD9YO9aNcJoX37DF7x94J-Vzu1UF8yHkM3v9DEUAAEm0uooybdz0Pb6L6WhepO1Ta9RDG_TBEvlkU8cmHp0evDMlKaJYC1s0BU9y-YVD9W_5tCA8gwQOalrKORvk9oA/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.16%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxQbE7yRxlkGj8MvuIzutrB5e3dapp__Str-2TYL76e4FOxqFMlwpD9YO9aNcJoX37DF7x94J-Vzu1UF8yHkM3v9DEUAAEm0uooybdz0Pb6L6WhepO1Ta9RDG_TBEvlkU8cmHp0evDMlKaJYC1s0BU9y-YVD9W_5tCA8gwQOalrKORvk9oA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.16%20(2).jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These bits play havoc with the injectors</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MERflv9-Gpyv-Al7NDVHqDttdQNWbl0IHkaOsgye-1kN1pjFSFIZvYH5BrffLGz1LFXux9MOqfFHsLQvifC4HpH8vQ6c-PJwFvASSa3yKaqibFKLzHDOuStKMn6DqyGNO2M9wwrOtUBIViJAGcpgNH65Zdg9tq9xT0o9e-cpmD8olv5P2w/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.16.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MERflv9-Gpyv-Al7NDVHqDttdQNWbl0IHkaOsgye-1kN1pjFSFIZvYH5BrffLGz1LFXux9MOqfFHsLQvifC4HpH8vQ6c-PJwFvASSa3yKaqibFKLzHDOuStKMn6DqyGNO2M9wwrOtUBIViJAGcpgNH65Zdg9tq9xT0o9e-cpmD8olv5P2w/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.16.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was what was in the metering unit and the fuel lines, the tank had been drained and cleaned out by the previous owner,</div><br /><p>I've done a few and learned that there's no short cuts - replace all rubbers and trust nothing, drain the fuel and throw it away, change filters and flush everything.</p><p>It was fluffy, revs were rising and falling on tick over. Covering the air bleed did not kill the engine - we had an air leak. Well, to be precise, we had many air leaks. </p><p>The intakes were running without gaskets, each of the three intakes had been machined to accept O rings like a Weber twin choke carb. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3v1QKaH5KOGLEhB2eOAUwo1F2c3CH3eH32_nceq4X36S8jtTliE2b2zsT5lAvhobnurv8ZXSJIOFoByHCCXv5HzYkMhgXLA5LZ0PAY1GAGG634xo99ZsoeLyerMuZ2IQqvMbxZ2ORx3ttwOaPvepRN0kf4WPgxOgR7xVNmgeWP7UkHETlQ/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-19%20at%2020.52.55%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1600" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3v1QKaH5KOGLEhB2eOAUwo1F2c3CH3eH32_nceq4X36S8jtTliE2b2zsT5lAvhobnurv8ZXSJIOFoByHCCXv5HzYkMhgXLA5LZ0PAY1GAGG634xo99ZsoeLyerMuZ2IQqvMbxZ2ORx3ttwOaPvepRN0kf4WPgxOgR7xVNmgeWP7UkHETlQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-19%20at%2020.52.55%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Note no gasket on the inlets, the usual combined inlet and exhaust gasket has been trimmed away to leave just the head face to mate directly to the inlets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXH_CBqL53HHK3yZ7I49ogDslbpONUTKUbSxs7dtJ8esF-Er7K03xVLc3gxyd5Fxyy_eff7HsNp90erm1LNGmAlofa9OCoEEKA7xC6sfaYRXkXhP2chLtdH0Sr4X2zNfGZCr_AORyx-VyGXIsyGvSilqCYT9HyI9wVikmWwPoFFhTF6fQag/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-19%20at%2020.52.55.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXH_CBqL53HHK3yZ7I49ogDslbpONUTKUbSxs7dtJ8esF-Er7K03xVLc3gxyd5Fxyy_eff7HsNp90erm1LNGmAlofa9OCoEEKA7xC6sfaYRXkXhP2chLtdH0Sr4X2zNfGZCr_AORyx-VyGXIsyGvSilqCYT9HyI9wVikmWwPoFFhTF6fQag/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-19%20at%2020.52.55.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Those O rings had not faired well, this was the best set!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided not to take the easy way and fill the machines grooves with chemical metal and stick a conventional gasket on it but it was clear that the machining wasn't quite right. A straight edge and some measuring confirmed the face of the inlets wasn't flat and the grooves were not 100% uniform depth. These inlets a bugger to clamp for machining and we had to try a couple of machinists before we found one who was capable and prepared to do it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRhRGRFQSqYIFD5jHMmj7AlRUfCO5SbkGHtIv5qwjxvBZoFVfdeAVDr3MHMZs2weY_ElzMj_-ICzD_2x2bbDkcAC1ieFBrEbes8OTmfr1qJJUOdTxxsC77K16dqZ6kYEZeOpy_6DfwovrvO-crDcEqZ1EnuRxVsHjyapISv2k8nOnYPogUg/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-22%20at%2016.40.53%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRhRGRFQSqYIFD5jHMmj7AlRUfCO5SbkGHtIv5qwjxvBZoFVfdeAVDr3MHMZs2weY_ElzMj_-ICzD_2x2bbDkcAC1ieFBrEbes8OTmfr1qJJUOdTxxsC77K16dqZ6kYEZeOpy_6DfwovrvO-crDcEqZ1EnuRxVsHjyapISv2k8nOnYPogUg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-22%20at%2016.40.53%20(1).jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprd0_mhaIrY1pK5gWBoBGhQ_jqDez_T1vKQMwQ0IQaUPZhreECYh0ENdODkEzXNFJ7xaq2BkPegn34wAuCXoUiq4ai-HLUv_n1XVE-aZu8O7yN5yWYJApcudT-cZGES21iOBRfr821pYoDC5AvUcKD3lVZfBnKLLo4e8ZMDrpD_8UQTa8JA/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-22%20at%2016.40.53%20(2).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprd0_mhaIrY1pK5gWBoBGhQ_jqDez_T1vKQMwQ0IQaUPZhreECYh0ENdODkEzXNFJ7xaq2BkPegn34wAuCXoUiq4ai-HLUv_n1XVE-aZu8O7yN5yWYJApcudT-cZGES21iOBRfr821pYoDC5AvUcKD3lVZfBnKLLo4e8ZMDrpD_8UQTa8JA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-22%20at%2016.40.53%20(2).jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4UYU4qNKQb0b9SWCOzg9eKr4k6tX5oK6Kle5nqwsXqaIrZugogOS4c6b-LhQvyFuujFsXDUt0-j41VUdtbvnkPvRYirT55ZZkSB8VbTTvDCTS9G-ab34Yl7lzQy70oKQTvy01KvKisy-FAjwJDZGd3u2Xgjutr1hufzElQo_vZ3QdhWqgQ/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-22%20at%2016.40.53.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4UYU4qNKQb0b9SWCOzg9eKr4k6tX5oK6Kle5nqwsXqaIrZugogOS4c6b-LhQvyFuujFsXDUt0-j41VUdtbvnkPvRYirT55ZZkSB8VbTTvDCTS9G-ab34Yl7lzQy70oKQTvy01KvKisy-FAjwJDZGd3u2Xgjutr1hufzElQo_vZ3QdhWqgQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-01-22%20at%2016.40.53.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sorry, couldn't figure out how to arrange these pics better but you get the idea.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So with the inlets back together and bolted on, we were ready for a start again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwSEM-WgM_NxROAkNLaN09B76T8khCudOmlNX3cFbhKw4Wt_g97bCFdxVqc5tUlnqJclCymOR6T5Pw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Better, bit still not right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Back to the air leak theory and we found that the throttle shafts were fine, no wear so that wasn't where the air was getting in. Some head scratching and we turned attention to the injectors - pulling them out had left the insulators in the manifold but pulling the insulators revealed the O rings were hard and brittle, time for new ones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All this has taken time and the final run revealed we had improved things but it still wasn't right. During this work we'd swapped out the whole ignition system to rule out issues there and so we ended up swapping out the whole injection metering unit with James' TR6. And there we had it, she runs and despite over fuelling, there was smooth running and response, no fluffy stuttering pick up. SO, a metering unit overhaul was required.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We sent the 2 litre PI metering unit up to Neil Ferguson for a fettling and to get some spares, James had a couple of MUs in the queue with Neil and he turned it all round for us in quick time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And that's where the story pauses, on a cliff hanger - did it work, have we cracked it? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dunno, I'll let you know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-9170915697585127982023-02-24T01:00:00.001+00:002023-02-24T01:00:00.216+00:00Tanks for the memoriesThe fuel tank had been a bit of an issue - a lovely stainless bespoke handmade item. It had been fitted over an enlarged spare wheel well (with a suitably extended rear valance) but it didn't quite measure up. The full size spare wouldn't fit. OK, easy enough, just choc it up a bit, expect the hold down straps would no longer be long enough. No problem, extend those. Now once raised up the outlet pipe isn't in the right place, the hole in the body doesn't line up. No problem, cut a new one and remake the connections. Oh, now the tank isn't supported evenly. We decided on a thick base board, painted in POR15 to support the tank and give a stable base to sit the tank on. The whole lot is strapped down with steel straps bolted through the body. All this was not before the amplified for the ICE was slightly relocated :-)<div>The battery box was a similar story. The original fibreglass box needed some support to provide a stable base. The same baseboard was used and after adjusting the terminals we had a safe and stable battery with a supported and well anchored fuel tank that allows a full sized spare to be carried.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCl29eJxmqMSsK3wEFzbMqOtXXixTtKYOy4dc-9kmX5zdBBZVIbGhEwusYiAv5eS2u9HmL4knvGs556XBwQNblMaaquHreZXyqklFlQIgv9pKP_qwBmqSw7a7GtavORwc-juOpvMJaYA70jNs2Yb_iXTbFgdBO6mRD1DlcXRZDD39xz1i1dQ/s1920/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-23%20at%2011.47.50.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCl29eJxmqMSsK3wEFzbMqOtXXixTtKYOy4dc-9kmX5zdBBZVIbGhEwusYiAv5eS2u9HmL4knvGs556XBwQNblMaaquHreZXyqklFlQIgv9pKP_qwBmqSw7a7GtavORwc-juOpvMJaYA70jNs2Yb_iXTbFgdBO6mRD1DlcXRZDD39xz1i1dQ/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-23%20at%2011.47.50.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Test fitting to get the height right, as you can see, it's a centre fill tank. What you can't see is that there's a rather neat Triumph motorbike filler cap Frenched in and flush with the rear deck top</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBuPwQJr5KKHzVWjVYScHBRLVzL1L6TT--Z5WVGY2cM-YUR1cJYPwC7x49IG3zDxzXPU1uFyHvsTdr1JoLG_73ABf87Gu6RnGOFmXK2kxnLxFiRZRry_dejUDETM8qO5T5ADf9mPdPiqqlluetQgAL50O1YoywtuIEfm6wTnWYdWzjpPl1w/s1920/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-23%20at%2012.21.08.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBuPwQJr5KKHzVWjVYScHBRLVzL1L6TT--Z5WVGY2cM-YUR1cJYPwC7x49IG3zDxzXPU1uFyHvsTdr1JoLG_73ABf87Gu6RnGOFmXK2kxnLxFiRZRry_dejUDETM8qO5T5ADf9mPdPiqqlluetQgAL50O1YoywtuIEfm6wTnWYdWzjpPl1w/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-23%20at%2012.21.08.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some high density foam to sit the tank on, cut to fit around the spare wheel well.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVI5bfs5n3e1qWGTptP0QnFQJb5re7wX7r8OjqR-hBefUL2wcVy6x1puBV5zoKQJb3CbVrEPdm1gljlGGvIZYmRkpT_fwAfoCSFaLRfP8cv2bcXIftWJHbYFR6OOsdPSYkOYyuIgUJS-kuaoY3qZHbzLsVu2TL2ARlD5tIyef07qeMKe4CIw/s1920/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-23%20at%2012.21.41.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVI5bfs5n3e1qWGTptP0QnFQJb5re7wX7r8OjqR-hBefUL2wcVy6x1puBV5zoKQJb3CbVrEPdm1gljlGGvIZYmRkpT_fwAfoCSFaLRfP8cv2bcXIftWJHbYFR6OOsdPSYkOYyuIgUJS-kuaoY3qZHbzLsVu2TL2ARlD5tIyef07qeMKe4CIw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-23%20at%2012.21.41.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More trial fitting to get the foam into the right shape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVAs_2dNnMXx_Ip2eMS4smqiiIydphjdEc1GhMJLsDisjz4bXmjY8geaElkUdsDiTaCTEG2YP-UjmUHJhEBQj0I2xORfx7vtqqGPQeakVreK0nvrPIYzJh5wAxXS_2J320DvY7JXt_bwtpIrZiEdUJWvwIz5RzbUvj6XJ7ubeymZF6KH-Pg/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-26%20at%2020.56.25.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVAs_2dNnMXx_Ip2eMS4smqiiIydphjdEc1GhMJLsDisjz4bXmjY8geaElkUdsDiTaCTEG2YP-UjmUHJhEBQj0I2xORfx7vtqqGPQeakVreK0nvrPIYzJh5wAxXS_2J320DvY7JXt_bwtpIrZiEdUJWvwIz5RzbUvj6XJ7ubeymZF6KH-Pg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-26%20at%2020.56.25.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course, changing the depth meant that the straps were not only too short now but also needed the mounting holes adjusting.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8w5Bk24cSejlgHD-cfVovao8MVngabJsa9bM44DSpV3-paICJIb5wwvbo-6Rpj56HvTWxiAkcNpP6Wbm5jEdZZWjmojy2hiTsp-F4MA2Fuvp2vMYjF0MCbMw3v5rNFLwfmqOr1agvOonBHdm2YXqSVDZe8jcJt2uduKa63G0ItVxI28zKNA/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-26%20at%2020.56.25%20(2).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1600" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8w5Bk24cSejlgHD-cfVovao8MVngabJsa9bM44DSpV3-paICJIb5wwvbo-6Rpj56HvTWxiAkcNpP6Wbm5jEdZZWjmojy2hiTsp-F4MA2Fuvp2vMYjF0MCbMw3v5rNFLwfmqOr1agvOonBHdm2YXqSVDZe8jcJt2uduKa63G0ItVxI28zKNA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-26%20at%2020.56.25%20(2).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pre-painting and it's all looking better, I will make some more boot boards when I have the car back. It could be quite a tidy place.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblyTMSNlQ4hz-TMG0fYqo_EClqvFXhQiPYDuZn-Z6hpxICPn7Jcz2GLHBcFLHVUqkWp_FBHuO6Hc3JL65nEVUUaMo4LewLWHbzXia0xzvCPffcrSd_ZFZ46JL5qAxd-28RaezVFrfwQ2I4xaHKWol6eJI3IodTYrJ2_hJsqgOkZiiKtOiEw/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-26%20at%2020.56.25%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1600" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblyTMSNlQ4hz-TMG0fYqo_EClqvFXhQiPYDuZn-Z6hpxICPn7Jcz2GLHBcFLHVUqkWp_FBHuO6Hc3JL65nEVUUaMo4LewLWHbzXia0xzvCPffcrSd_ZFZ46JL5qAxd-28RaezVFrfwQ2I4xaHKWol6eJI3IodTYrJ2_hJsqgOkZiiKtOiEw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-26%20at%2020.56.25%20(1).jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Battery box is an awkward fit on the uneven boot floor but we got it sorted.</div></div><br /><div><br /></div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-24293792564590308132023-02-23T19:25:00.001+00:002023-02-23T19:25:00.200+00:00Tyred and emotional <p> I'm not sure why but I always find getting tyres fitted to be a chore and often a stressful chore. This was no exception, even though I wasn't there and this was all done for me, it was a pain.</p><p>This time, the choice of rubber was fairly easy, I'd had Toyo Proxy tyres on my previous Vitesse and the 2.5PI. I tried to get them on the TR6 but couldn't source them. This time round I decided on Rain Experts by Uniroyal. Several friends have them on their Triumph and I've driven on them and been impressed. SO that was the easy part. </p><p>Now where to get them? Well Halfords of all places had them on offer and so 5 were ordered and the wheels dropped off for fitting. Specific instructions were given that they should no load up weights without optimising the tyres on the rims first - I hate it when the fitter just slaps the tyre on and tells you "It's your wheels mate" even when they are brand new (been there before).</p><p>Well the Halfords fitter was not the greatest, or his equipment was crap, or he just could not be bothered but after a damaged tyre and a bucket of weights, he was done, this was the result.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79Y9zo7ZQAjTr4h4tyFxZ4SOM9nBGrogNITcOFMnbQ2a_FRyfuCVbT3isy7Esj_8ooz7EMH_WgxUS6pvc413aIa-BLUnXf-ngPACEUw9oELKyfte2MJDQnMQ0BOMbPVo9Rf6aeqGh-pyxEQYmgJi1ieynKCFw5CHgXBrWQ4gNovixF7f61Q/s1920/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-16%20at%2016.42.42.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79Y9zo7ZQAjTr4h4tyFxZ4SOM9nBGrogNITcOFMnbQ2a_FRyfuCVbT3isy7Esj_8ooz7EMH_WgxUS6pvc413aIa-BLUnXf-ngPACEUw9oELKyfte2MJDQnMQ0BOMbPVo9Rf6aeqGh-pyxEQYmgJi1ieynKCFw5CHgXBrWQ4gNovixF7f61Q/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-16%20at%2016.42.42.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKubso4RyYwoTDKUm6dJHmva_QaQ3cbMXy4jLCSz8QG21cUG_iLZCjFGPJDv_Z8tbtXFlMpw7jkp03CXQs030OisTF5AXSQ0UE0LZ79GxdHjgAzQ1fMuBYU8zwh_Eb-kvD7B-SMItqr7eQxqn6KjQOPDCQVpAwUjMrELkmZxU6NJqVFBcDA/s1920/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-16%20at%2016.44.23.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKubso4RyYwoTDKUm6dJHmva_QaQ3cbMXy4jLCSz8QG21cUG_iLZCjFGPJDv_Z8tbtXFlMpw7jkp03CXQs030OisTF5AXSQ0UE0LZ79GxdHjgAzQ1fMuBYU8zwh_Eb-kvD7B-SMItqr7eQxqn6KjQOPDCQVpAwUjMrELkmZxU6NJqVFBcDA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-16%20at%2016.44.23.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div></div><br /><p>This was not Halfords finest hour.</p><p>After some harsh words and a new tyre, on Halfords, the wheels were taken to an independent specialist who stripped off most of the weights, did the job properly and didn't wreck a tyre.</p><p>I should say that I have used Halfords locally on my modern car and been very impressed with their mobile fitters (if you're in Reading area, ask for get Courtney, he's a good bloke).</p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-65526913767654538832023-02-21T18:50:00.004+00:002023-02-21T18:50:51.899+00:00Ressurection by proxy<p>This last year has been an interesting one, those who've followed my blogs from the start will note that work has had a big influence on what I've been able to do with my Triumphs. This last year was no exception. I'll cur a long story short but in essence, I've become a contractor, to the firm I used to work for as a salaried employee. OK so it's not a huge deal but it does mean that the day rate is king and if I don't work I don't get paid - but when I do work, it's at a decent rate.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDG0XKUmmeVxQZ8gBR0gCgz7i7TSff9cUURDP3WzP1Bh25ae4w1BfkhhZw-nIWuxCg9q0aWYWVGTNct-MS6CwDw0UEsuZrrpyzpTdZuWYZNz-_0ANCiso717D4qwpyTtxFN53ssI8czlYqaCXJmqSxk7wNiUeGDYBlIa380w66DAcsQKu7g/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-17%20at%2016.37.44.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2000" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDG0XKUmmeVxQZ8gBR0gCgz7i7TSff9cUURDP3WzP1Bh25ae4w1BfkhhZw-nIWuxCg9q0aWYWVGTNct-MS6CwDw0UEsuZrrpyzpTdZuWYZNz-_0ANCiso717D4qwpyTtxFN53ssI8czlYqaCXJmqSxk7wNiUeGDYBlIa380w66DAcsQKu7g/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-17%20at%2016.37.44.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>All this waffle translates to the fact that I can earn more working than I need to spend to have the Vitesse resurrected - Mrs C did the maths and pointed out that I should just get on with it or pay someone else to do so.<p></p><p>Finding someone wasn't that difficult, I've always been interested in workshops, how they run, how you turn a profit, who's trustworthy and does quality work and who isn't. I've got a lot of friends who work on cars in their spare time and are rather good at it. So I looked at who was good, well priced, I could trust and was available. Of course available is tricky because most good mechanics are in demand and booked up or semi-retired or just busy with their own cars.</p><p>Giving the car to someone else didn't come easy, it's been weird not having it here and even weirder discussing progress, diagnosing issues and working through problems remotely as the car went down to the south coast to a fellow Triumph fettler. He's not a full time car mechanic but he has several cars, has rebuilt a few and above all, is someone I trust.</p><p>The list was long and he's made some serious progress, it was never going to be a fast job, he has a day job, but we are nearing the end.</p><p>Remember, this car is very modified, lots of those mods were complete but some were not far past prototyping, so some didn't work and needed re-thinking, some did work and needed fully fitting and some were only ideas. The car had been off the road for circa 25 years which is always a challenge BUT the previous owner, Adam, is still interested and has been a great help - still is. I'm very grateful for his help.</p><p>Amongst the jobs were:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get some new tyres on it!</li><li>Reconnect and complete the fuel system with an outboard pump mounted under the rear boot floor, panelled in with a dirt shield and plumber/wired in for easy servicing.</li><li>Remount the battery box and fuel tank with support underneath so that I could get a full size spare in the already enlarged spare wheel well.</li><li>Remount the wheel alloy arch extensions so that I didn't keep hurting myself when working on the engine - I wanted to make then removeable rather than rivetted in place.</li><li>Coolant change and bleed the brakes properly, </li><li>Reposition the oil filter so it could be serviced - it's a remote mount and wasn't finished. Put some protection around the oil cooler as it's quite vulnerable to stone strikes.</li><li>Several "make it serviceable" jobs - stuff wasn't necessarily made to be be easily removed and serviced. Not a huge issue but now we can remove the radiator fan as it's attached with rivnuts and an electrical plug. We can get at the oil filter and when we make a mess, that will be easy to clean.</li><li>Get it running - assemble the PI system, go through the ignition and fuel system.</li></ul><div>I've realised I've waffled on so here are a few pictures to break up the waffle</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ioo6eKIiJQ3F00fWnlEij0k_1YP74ENfxcGgNxhqOCN2FuGig7nKlZe8zmGeomz1TOgY6pY3gEcpt8rvnMtzCt0mTbhg-ryWCC6tdi9zal7x3DTPBLVHNlBcYsl0GmAJr-3gVU2jDOGOf5lREKYr41EcigEC5egW15-WJzEnsOmH9JJEfg/s1920/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-18%20at%2015.28.21.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ioo6eKIiJQ3F00fWnlEij0k_1YP74ENfxcGgNxhqOCN2FuGig7nKlZe8zmGeomz1TOgY6pY3gEcpt8rvnMtzCt0mTbhg-ryWCC6tdi9zal7x3DTPBLVHNlBcYsl0GmAJr-3gVU2jDOGOf5lREKYr41EcigEC5egW15-WJzEnsOmH9JJEfg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-18%20at%2015.28.21.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oil Cooler a little vulnerable</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjXq_pPA8I5M8_-Gefp3iRMLtbSC42Vk1TKl22XVeyTNix4A9slpslb0LFud9Hf0d1tHLiSFSXK1KotriIBI1u5Y6gct6YTvc4B-Bs0BuSZ4MGhYiJ2JqVLzOFMhL5RY94gZyDPi_NZJiwX_YYnKZT9Cq_YC3UeNIIJOVVTX6vL-Yj69PXg/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-26%20at%2020.58.03.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1600" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjXq_pPA8I5M8_-Gefp3iRMLtbSC42Vk1TKl22XVeyTNix4A9slpslb0LFud9Hf0d1tHLiSFSXK1KotriIBI1u5Y6gct6YTvc4B-Bs0BuSZ4MGhYiJ2JqVLzOFMhL5RY94gZyDPi_NZJiwX_YYnKZT9Cq_YC3UeNIIJOVVTX6vL-Yj69PXg/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-10-26%20at%2020.58.03.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wheel arch extensions are great but get in my way when working on the engine. I wanted to make them easily removeable.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxSZtabHaHCxOnuWW9ZP0erpjwA_3HjX6O2LLs4Vg1KVnRNVbx2KG_tiIRQm8JCINR1j3_n6noSj4gDTQVA4QStni_nGVkfllBuK7z1hQsKHvtodipNQtjI5K8FKblHq3faSN1Ly3m5CrdkAIZpmFwJ4rp28ouRaC534Gi8JxnNG9Yp79GUw/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-07%20at%2022.52.27.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxSZtabHaHCxOnuWW9ZP0erpjwA_3HjX6O2LLs4Vg1KVnRNVbx2KG_tiIRQm8JCINR1j3_n6noSj4gDTQVA4QStni_nGVkfllBuK7z1hQsKHvtodipNQtjI5K8FKblHq3faSN1Ly3m5CrdkAIZpmFwJ4rp28ouRaC534Gi8JxnNG9Yp79GUw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-07%20at%2022.52.27.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Externally mounted 044 type fuel pump. I've always been against this sort of pump but, I respect the process that brough the previous owner to the 044 and I'm going to give it a try. It needed a little protection from the elements and a permanent mounting. The previous owner was experimenting and had not finalised things here.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQeEwzW_WiVSYHMKMx401h7mS8SZl4jdmMbTminuXS9iL2HC8n_J15HgZQSr555T_v1WT4SlxGsFBrsk1bYj-92IKMLyyDfzGx9ODeDAUebAkIukSFVtLXS2AJCaPr2VfWniSHPOfENHEB7KpNCtwKDFFDzM9dCXv8pKGuFOn051eV1o0tA/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.15.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQeEwzW_WiVSYHMKMx401h7mS8SZl4jdmMbTminuXS9iL2HC8n_J15HgZQSr555T_v1WT4SlxGsFBrsk1bYj-92IKMLyyDfzGx9ODeDAUebAkIukSFVtLXS2AJCaPr2VfWniSHPOfENHEB7KpNCtwKDFFDzM9dCXv8pKGuFOn051eV1o0tA/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202022-11-14%20at%2017.30.15.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">20+ years will do that to the guts of an injector. I will recondition these myself but in the meantime, a set of Neil Fergusons injectors are installed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn9I8y9a4wwzdkPT2mViLgqkSPoLchXV3at7PjnfFc8pDEu-9YwfV0AWY7QQuStszLf2HYYnVwVW4cK67K97fVrjILZYvCKUS9EwvYmsbawprCxLYMDWRwgzz91H8nfZ_sTviVK3LmahnyuGslQv-ZYZxQu4SPpiSgTYxaS-nL1ER_pLHaEw/s2000/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-19%20at%2014.04.46.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn9I8y9a4wwzdkPT2mViLgqkSPoLchXV3at7PjnfFc8pDEu-9YwfV0AWY7QQuStszLf2HYYnVwVW4cK67K97fVrjILZYvCKUS9EwvYmsbawprCxLYMDWRwgzz91H8nfZ_sTviVK3LmahnyuGslQv-ZYZxQu4SPpiSgTYxaS-nL1ER_pLHaEw/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-02-19%20at%2014.04.46.jpeg" width="144" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The coolant was clear and clean BUT this is what we found in the thermostat - the aluminium top hose seems to encourage formation of this goop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OK enough for one blog, much of the work has been done and I intend to report on it here - if and when I have the time :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-62776387857857762422022-04-10T22:26:00.001+00:002022-04-10T22:26:05.023+00:00Stop and goWell the last 6 months didn't really go to plan. Too much work, away all week, and too much lethargy, cold garage and lack of mojo on my part. It's been too easy to stay inside, by the fire, in the warm. <div>Life just gets in the way! </div><div>I started planning to change my job last year and its all come together now. It's a bit of a subtle change and from the outside it's no change. I'm still working for the same firm but now on a contract basis. Paid differently, more flexibility and the option to work on other projects.</div><div>The other change has been that I decided to buy a flat closer to work so I can cut out the commute and stop living in a hotel, which after 6+ years gets a bit old. I'm keeping Chinn Towers in Reading, this flat will just be a weekday bas and hopefully I can see a bit more of Mrs C and the growing clan.</div><div><br /></div><div>OK enough of the excuses, what all this means initially is that I've got a month off work and a load of jobs to do to prepare for moving into a flat as well as stuff around the house and the Vitesse! My original plan was to spend the month on it exclusively but being at the hands of solicitors means those plans are changing! I'm still aiming to get it running by the start of May.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, to the brakes - what a pain and a steep learning curve! I think I'm there now, three master cylinders rebuilt and everything reassembled, twice.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's a tight fit to get the pedal box in the car, and it ain't easy to get at the nuts and bolts. I admit I swore a lot and walked away a couple of times. </div><div>This week I got back on it. I think I've got it all working now but it'll need a road test, when I get the car running! Twin master cylinders are a challenge but do make bleeding interesting, I do need to figure out the balance settings but that'll be easier when I can drive it. Although it all went together OK the first time, I had a sticky pedal, hence the second time. I'm still not convinced by the lack of an external return spring but I'm going to roll with it and see how it works when driving.</div><div><br /></div><div>The other jobs done are:</div><div>An oil change. I wanted to see if there was any evidence of premature cam wear, any glitter in the oil, that may point to internal issues. You might remember that the car came to me with a history of cam issues. Well the oil was excellent, not the expected 4.5 litres but it was on the dipstick mark. I was expecting more because it's got an oil cooler and remote filter. Here's the sump plug, no detritus at all. no glitter in the oil and no fuel smells.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also cut the Unipart GFE173 filter apart to see if there was any debris in there - I was looking for metal shavings and found none. I would have taken some photos but I have to admit, I got into a hell of a mess with all this and didn't want to get my (new) phone covered in oil!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the challenges of this car is the packaging of the modifications - sometimes a compromise had to be made - the filter assemble for instance (below). It's hard up against the cut down engine bay valance and isn't fully mounted, you can't get your hand underneath it to unscrew the filter and the on;y thing keeping it upright is the stiffness of the pipes </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0aRevoCHvfOxd8dpffoqnyDoU41JvJY5lyobyZXHsZ947oS9827ra5witWRZmR2XIvzVi2LTmKkLx2603tNbTtfhyOjD4VUuOmnGTb5GhzgKmK2D8w3jAXd6yavg-ZlYGOduM7jQSFLqI3_ZFrfcxQprkTmi3MfF2s55R44YxX7I5F8XIg/s4000/20220408_174553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0aRevoCHvfOxd8dpffoqnyDoU41JvJY5lyobyZXHsZ947oS9827ra5witWRZmR2XIvzVi2LTmKkLx2603tNbTtfhyOjD4VUuOmnGTb5GhzgKmK2D8w3jAXd6yavg-ZlYGOduM7jQSFLqI3_ZFrfcxQprkTmi3MfF2s55R44YxX7I5F8XIg/s320/20220408_174553.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I know this wasn't the finished installation, so I'll have to figure out a wat to securely mount it or find something different that allows an oil service without having to take the filter head off the car and take it to the bench.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2lK-VbW8iuxELHktvrhhGfyj1s2y7s8_QEV4JBWX4JuRQS5sYYMcoEorhiqgqSoCCnb2fqU8xMXWTBB-XviaxoUBTH8QKebWVuaogFR5dPWjBLV6SY864Vo1mnDqv8i33kBBrwGqGOMtDio061tx4JK80409wrULrLZ1k2teJvR6AiR-VA/s4000/20220408_165421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2lK-VbW8iuxELHktvrhhGfyj1s2y7s8_QEV4JBWX4JuRQS5sYYMcoEorhiqgqSoCCnb2fqU8xMXWTBB-XviaxoUBTH8QKebWVuaogFR5dPWjBLV6SY864Vo1mnDqv8i33kBBrwGqGOMtDio061tx4JK80409wrULrLZ1k2teJvR6AiR-VA/s320/20220408_165421.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This resulted in more dribbled oil :-(</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGaDn9X8dQDSWx79XSL0xvIyG6t_VRywTv_-J8PWiJoAaW-1GsioHNtcwFPhx0P7JBu4yMleYuHxujDaAyKhHESGgNrD8D6sWw63sfUg3MXJulQY8xx0ehxMvzyjipYBW_pJnlbs-i06Nh3EKMofQMlwGWtshVoFSySCHvEGVjhfZKl-rpg/s4000/20220408_165429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGaDn9X8dQDSWx79XSL0xvIyG6t_VRywTv_-J8PWiJoAaW-1GsioHNtcwFPhx0P7JBu4yMleYuHxujDaAyKhHESGgNrD8D6sWw63sfUg3MXJulQY8xx0ehxMvzyjipYBW_pJnlbs-i06Nh3EKMofQMlwGWtshVoFSySCHvEGVjhfZKl-rpg/s320/20220408_165429.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The gearbox oil change was easier, there's quite a lot of room around the gearbox - the cardboard tunnel is gone in favour of a set of alloy panels that form the shell of a console in the car. It looks like I should be able to unscrew a pane from the inside to get to the gearbox filler but I couldn't figure out how to do this without damage, and, to be honest, I'd make such a mess of the engine oil change that I thought I should keep my accidents away from the nice carpets! So I worked from the outside and underneath.</div><div><br /></div><div>The magnetic drain came out like a Christmas tree, with a bit of chaff on it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVS2b-L_XlOqiNLCV69vmBKOodKlk16bVO8UPDCDFGn2nm527RneWPKnMG3nPcEB00ETgePby_fubxqIpfrGAsxkINuqWnSkXE-W0QVxjWe8Odq5zFr3Q2CvfDlxsBJHlG9ssCPfvPrn9_zvFp_4E6jb9ujapcu8gUFHS5HLYKQzdsy9aluA/s4000/20220409_120211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVS2b-L_XlOqiNLCV69vmBKOodKlk16bVO8UPDCDFGn2nm527RneWPKnMG3nPcEB00ETgePby_fubxqIpfrGAsxkINuqWnSkXE-W0QVxjWe8Odq5zFr3Q2CvfDlxsBJHlG9ssCPfvPrn9_zvFp_4E6jb9ujapcu8gUFHS5HLYKQzdsy9aluA/s320/20220409_120211.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">However, one smeared on a piece of paper, it was clear there were no big lumps and now teeth, although the solid piece at the bottom right of the page does look like a chip off a gear - it's small and I'm not going to worry about it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZga0dJpj6Ig_vHyNlAgpJEU7SeeNaA_U0-0pSERbhox-OiBLL7jV9tSm13pYoXuhhv_l2F1f0dg9Rumt6mwf7mhchUOeTdmS9oGsFpWPjcR4dxwIuY7Y8vixLbh5rP7_Uq9nuoGOTrC-a97xrXBQbAoxmsVizr0zDq0rPzGtmwFX3s40PQw/s4000/20220409_120521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZga0dJpj6Ig_vHyNlAgpJEU7SeeNaA_U0-0pSERbhox-OiBLL7jV9tSm13pYoXuhhv_l2F1f0dg9Rumt6mwf7mhchUOeTdmS9oGsFpWPjcR4dxwIuY7Y8vixLbh5rP7_Uq9nuoGOTrC-a97xrXBQbAoxmsVizr0zDq0rPzGtmwFX3s40PQw/s320/20220409_120521.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you're wondering what fluids I used, I'm trying Valvoline 20w 50 in the engine and an old favourite of mine, 75W90 (used to be called MT90) in the gearbox, again synthetic. I've used this in all my previous cars, expensive but good. I may refresh this or at least have a look at it early in view of the above, I have a few bottles in stock</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw05Vu_JSch-VKmUySPk19EijHXnfxpuq5yqXH6KQkbVM8BZUP7I6ShLiicvxN0c9Qq3oDirkOGWb0Ouy16ppB7v3PvMJgHpqEfxABheUSGr9AIDCiU3A_jg-nE4exQYIf_5L9faRw1rLEbipz75l0V3PWsB5_KYUurZjfkO8SyTE6WqL4sQ/s4000/20220409_162404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw05Vu_JSch-VKmUySPk19EijHXnfxpuq5yqXH6KQkbVM8BZUP7I6ShLiicvxN0c9Qq3oDirkOGWb0Ouy16ppB7v3PvMJgHpqEfxABheUSGr9AIDCiU3A_jg-nE4exQYIf_5L9faRw1rLEbipz75l0V3PWsB5_KYUurZjfkO8SyTE6WqL4sQ/s320/20220409_162404.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>And that was as far as I got before 'domestic duties' intervened.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next of the list:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Flush the brake fluid through the rear circuit.</li><li>Drain and replace the diff oil.</li><li>Secure the battery - need to have a look at the boot mounted battery box, it makes the battery a tight fit (I can't actually get the battery to fit but it's the same as the one that the PO used so I am sure it will fit). The box needs more support, see below, might be woodworking time to make a temporary base for it.</li><li>Spin the engine over and get the new oil circulating - I am worried that I'll forget and when I start it up, I'll ruin something!</li><li>Get the dial gauge out and do some valve gear lift measuring.</li></ul></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMP-Relh0cHUnBC_EIV15DhWl2Rfsd7sN829S3S9PSjV0GK8VhhKmvj_vG3SS04zOn8nmyRmIAUisY9yZzTiUmijEaq-RHSSbgp124sgJG3W2fJWzlIjlUQCyZ1ecMm_yzBHWawdzFInxMdALgaSo1-kUZ6T6QkByvpRHFYcJClWzr6kc12g/s4032/2021-10-26%2015-34-33.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMP-Relh0cHUnBC_EIV15DhWl2Rfsd7sN829S3S9PSjV0GK8VhhKmvj_vG3SS04zOn8nmyRmIAUisY9yZzTiUmijEaq-RHSSbgp124sgJG3W2fJWzlIjlUQCyZ1ecMm_yzBHWawdzFInxMdALgaSo1-kUZ6T6QkByvpRHFYcJClWzr6kc12g/s320/2021-10-26%2015-34-33.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3jh0DtZD_q1DMHjzQq8r6KXz7OcfdEB_wjbBDMzphF5xFHY6BcZn4WMqXJkYTWtW_SJVG8IYthrUxJP1zeqaRSy6QQ2zVbmMvE4z2y8l_E0kziEs1N0TQW4pMUBNGdrC2nfW8-ajhBvzLEZDmTZvBX7OdQRl49IVmWAN79mM0n8-W9J7lg/s4032/2021-05-15%2016-37-34.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3jh0DtZD_q1DMHjzQq8r6KXz7OcfdEB_wjbBDMzphF5xFHY6BcZn4WMqXJkYTWtW_SJVG8IYthrUxJP1zeqaRSy6QQ2zVbmMvE4z2y8l_E0kziEs1N0TQW4pMUBNGdrC2nfW8-ajhBvzLEZDmTZvBX7OdQRl49IVmWAN79mM0n8-W9J7lg/s320/2021-05-15%2016-37-34.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div></div><br /><div><br /></div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-82632073911879703872021-10-30T22:03:00.002+00:002021-10-30T22:03:41.528+00:00Comments not appearing on the Blog- fixed :-)<p>Apologies to anyone who's comments never appeared on my Blog - I've found them now! </p><p>I've never really been in control of Blogger and I've just found loads of old comments on historic posts that never got approved. Back in the day I used to get quite a bit of spam comments, only one troll (he won't own his comments with his name so he doesn't get published), because of this I decided to moderate comments - the thing is, I never actually told Blogger to notify me when comments arrived, so they just sat awaiting moderation, for ever!</p><p>It's been a bit of a roller coaster reading through them, a couple from or about friends who are no longer with us, a few funny ones - no I don't need a mail-order bride thanks. I've accepted a lot but they will be in the old posts and there are 585 posts spanning almost 20 years!</p><p>Anyway, I think I've now fixed notifications so if you want to comment, I will be able to 'moderate' and publish stuff.</p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-37387416763762726742021-10-30T08:05:00.001+00:002021-10-30T08:05:00.201+00:00Broken brakes back<p> OK so they weren't 'broken' really but they were in need of attention through the passage of time. Because top quality components were used with silicon fluid and the car had been stored well, the brakes were in amazing condition although the pedal did hit the floor and stay there - a minor issue :-)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ROBat1zYOCZXfmjaQXmAMDBpFYhX2raWQ4EJbpKIYEOPmUYIf1ELM7yHbjYPmYa5Ctw-aEmr5qc-O-4Dy17qsrc7_aigX8FTJaPvN3TGcDtvU5eOYjFgxdn9OwzAt2MCMk4v/s2048/2021-05-15+17-29-46.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ROBat1zYOCZXfmjaQXmAMDBpFYhX2raWQ4EJbpKIYEOPmUYIf1ELM7yHbjYPmYa5Ctw-aEmr5qc-O-4Dy17qsrc7_aigX8FTJaPvN3TGcDtvU5eOYjFgxdn9OwzAt2MCMk4v/s320/2021-05-15+17-29-46.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Here's the set-up. We have a Tilton "over hung" pedal box with three master cylinders. Twin masters for the brakes (front and rear) with an adjustable bias arrangement - that's the red cable on the left of the picture above. This red cable leads to a knob on the dashboard and means that you can alter the front/rear bias from the drivers seat. The clutch pedal is also part of the pedal box arrangement - this leads to a Saab annular release bearing, the bleeder you can see near the right hand master is a remote bleeder for the clutch . All this is all fitted into the pedal box which is in turn fitted into the reworked bulkhead. Master cylinders are Girling and although I couldn't tell until I had disassembled it all, they are all identical 0.7 bore - same as GT6 brakes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXmyrMpFqm3-xFh9EMHZpTKr-KZBin4NZALqnxJkeMYfNhRjJd4Qes3tGN6rZfbKRv8cR3Wde3x-30yMlBTTZfnr2w47oso8LJvT-5NYl9EQyKzuATjH0_QA9eznI10qWN1SK/s2048/2021-10-23+11-20-14.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1153" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXmyrMpFqm3-xFh9EMHZpTKr-KZBin4NZALqnxJkeMYfNhRjJd4Qes3tGN6rZfbKRv8cR3Wde3x-30yMlBTTZfnr2w47oso8LJvT-5NYl9EQyKzuATjH0_QA9eznI10qWN1SK/s320/2021-10-23+11-20-14.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pedal box stripped out of the car (above) it's a nicely made thing, cast alloy and vert durable. The only thing I'm a little unsure of is that there's now trace of any return spring on the brake pedal, it relies on the internal master cylinder springs. A test drive is a long way off but that will tell me for sure if this is acceptable. It was not the easiest of things to get out due to space limitations in the driver's footwell!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikh_ydAveRi2hD17Tr7QgAiDu7GbYey3ZZ018ftmPtStgrzKJWqnHFVXpv40NnAN7QT1UsQfAiE9yUW9MHjvLXdOOtgRY3Yn1THs5f3Q8lhV-v-f22Oxh5HE9GoiqPkscLZiTO/s2048/2021-10-06+16-58-48.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikh_ydAveRi2hD17Tr7QgAiDu7GbYey3ZZ018ftmPtStgrzKJWqnHFVXpv40NnAN7QT1UsQfAiE9yUW9MHjvLXdOOtgRY3Yn1THs5f3Q8lhV-v-f22Oxh5HE9GoiqPkscLZiTO/s320/2021-10-06+16-58-48.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Three times the fun, here are all the masters stripped and ready for new rubbers. The actual seals were fine but the little valves at the opposite ends were knackered, basically they were the consistency of a wet wine gum. All replaced with new now. The bores of the masters were perfect, no corrosion, scoring or any marks at all. These are proper Girling components, not Chinesium copies. It's worth pointing out that in the above picture, I have just dismantled, not cleaned anything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0nNDqbf83Lo0ksaq-iV3Y134CMiYflG-oZQ5-BpoKm1QrYbcA0D1ZMcLKCbV7_nXfuNz2dj81hUkFAJ9ETi2xalcuPU4BnaaMGO6wFgx453LARemBd3pOdyU__ct3XhY58h-l/s2048/2021-07-25+15-08-52.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0nNDqbf83Lo0ksaq-iV3Y134CMiYflG-oZQ5-BpoKm1QrYbcA0D1ZMcLKCbV7_nXfuNz2dj81hUkFAJ9ETi2xalcuPU4BnaaMGO6wFgx453LARemBd3pOdyU__ct3XhY58h-l/s320/2021-07-25+15-08-52.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The front callipers are Alcon with alloy hubs and grooved discs, again all good quality stuff. I've de-rusted the discs and expected to find them pitted and unserviceable but they are great. The callipers and pads have not seen much action<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyz4iyXhhQ-UZT4LSsuSKO5Cz3VnZ8lSqV0jV_Zu0Qv0cpz_6FWY9R7adEv1-PehchiXVsvP257fK8Kjsxfk8IZZbvrgLbIRE5dTEEtXXeIOsb89ShFt5jZ5-PifLyOvNVK-uI/s2048/2021-07-25+15-12-58.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyz4iyXhhQ-UZT4LSsuSKO5Cz3VnZ8lSqV0jV_Zu0Qv0cpz_6FWY9R7adEv1-PehchiXVsvP257fK8Kjsxfk8IZZbvrgLbIRE5dTEEtXXeIOsb89ShFt5jZ5-PifLyOvNVK-uI/s320/2021-07-25+15-12-58.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>My plan is to take the pads out and see how the pistons are, they should operate OK after I bleed the brakes - if all is OK then I'll reassemble and run with it like this. I should be able to tell/see if the seals are OK but bearing in mind the quality of the components and the lack of work done I'm confident we'll be fine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rears are standard stuff but all new when the car was built, I intend to flush it through with fresh silicon fluid and go from there. The wheel cylinders are available (I haven't seen seal kits for a while now) so at the first sign of any issues, I'll replace them all. The brake lines are all Aeroquip Teflon lines with stainless couplers so they are fine. The only thing I might change is the brake light switch - it's currently fitted into a bracket that covers the pedal - I can't see how to remove the bracket so I had to remove the pedal from the pedal box in order to get the box out. It's also quite exposed and I think would be prone to damage. If I do put a hydraulic switch in, it would only work on one circuit, which is fine but I'm not sure if that's legal - I guess if I put it on the front brake line that would be OK. That would mean I could put the switch in the engine compartment and hide the wires -would make for a tidier installation and easier removal of teh pedal box (not that I intend to do that again!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-43416051966269596172021-10-27T19:24:00.139+00:002021-10-30T21:31:24.686+00:00Jobs on the Vitesse Although OOD looks pretty much together and ready for the road, there is a lot to do to start her up and get driving.<div>I'm going to list the main jobs as I see them and then go into some detail.</div><div>Firstly, it's worth pointing out that this car is in remarkable condition and it's a testament to the builder and the choice of quality parts when it was assembled. I have to admit to being a little in awe of it and that's some of the reason it's taken me so long to get to this point. It's gradually becoming mine as I get to know its secrets.</div><div> </div><div>The main issues I see are:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Fuel system - it's a PI that's been sat for a long time, partially stripped and now needs putting back together with some new components. Hoses are mostly good as they are Aeroquip. </li><li>Brakes - well hydraulics really - discs need de-rusting, it's equipped with Tilton race brakes and a Tilton pedal box that all need attention and maybe rebuilding - pedal goes to the floor and stays there. I'll rebuild the three master cylinders, I suspect the callipers will be fine but will need testing. Rear cylinders my need replacing but it's had silicon fluid in it and it all looks very good. Clutch seems fine, it's got a Saab annular release bearing that seems to function OK.</li><li>Electrics - needs a battery and probably some cleaning of contacts etc, again it all looks great and as good quality components were used I suspect all that will be needed is checking and contact cleaning. Battery is in the boot and the batter box mounting needs attention to fully support it - I need to design something to cope with the angled boot floor.</li><li>Oil system - the oil filter housing isn't fully mounted - it's insecure at the moment and that needs sorting, I'll give it an oil and filter change before I try and start it. I'll also drain the gearbox oil and use some Redline MT90 which I used in my last Vitesse - a great fully synthetic that works well with overdrive.</li><li>Door trims and window winders - these were never fully finished and Adam is working on improved window regulators to cope with the body strengthening mods (more on this later). He's designed some new regulators and has relieved the door panels to suite, I just have to pick them up from him in Portsmouth. This was part of the purchase deal and I'm very grateful he's doing this. I've also noticed that there's no anti-drumming in the doors, I'll get some adhesive pads fitted before the door cards go back in.</li><li>Engine - a bit of an unknown quantity here. The car was run for about 700 miles (I think) and developed a fault, believed to stem from overly strong valve springs that may have caused premature cam wear. The engine was pretty much new and a well tuned 2 litre. However, some of the quality of the components available in the late 80s early 90s was dubious and Adam thinks this may be what's happened here. I've got some investigations to do that's for sure! </li><li>Minor stuff that will wait - the seats (Bond buckets) are fixed and will need some runners for other drivers. The hood, white vinyl, has shrunk and I fancy a black mohair hood, the fuel tank sit across the (extended) spare wheel well and needs a tweak to allow the full sized spare to fit, there are a few other non essential bits I'd like to do but most are minor.</li></ol></div><div>No 1 - the fuel system.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLch6rZ2cP2Jy84XEqMhr5j7S_SJb3oy5o5Tg3rMtRGC_Ss-8cNZUV001V-_5g3t-W74Z9KoC8cn-mAW0bua3ti3X2lxpogY38_Uf2JlGUePjqClgW-jgOuBXCDTC4WFSA2BN1/s1920/2021-05-23+14-51-56.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLch6rZ2cP2Jy84XEqMhr5j7S_SJb3oy5o5Tg3rMtRGC_Ss-8cNZUV001V-_5g3t-W74Z9KoC8cn-mAW0bua3ti3X2lxpogY38_Uf2JlGUePjqClgW-jgOuBXCDTC4WFSA2BN1/s320/2021-05-23+14-51-56.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favourite views - Lucas PI in a Vitesse</div><div><br /><div>The fuel system was partially dismantled when I got the car - when she was parked up it was never envisaged that she's be stationary for circa 20 years . As Adam said, life intervened - as it does. So the fuel system solidified in the tank, filters, pump, injectors, etc. Most of this has been cleaned out and the rotted out fuel sender replaced. </div><div>The car is a 2 litre with Lucas PI, Bosch pump and diaphragm PRV. The system was build well with new or reconditioned parts - in fact that goes for the rest of the car too really. There are numerous modifications which I'll explain as I come to them, lets just say this isn't a standard Vitesse.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPYttLj80z0HeSUd52FIgqe72MtETRzPAFeTIKBEPGdKiVwYu7lvEXNaIPggBNnJXFLL2q5JChGPVee_dDMPLhq00LEKL06yPvUFTMzC_rd3Y2wvWQYsKSLTn0y-26PzISKlH/s4032/IMG_0135.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPYttLj80z0HeSUd52FIgqe72MtETRzPAFeTIKBEPGdKiVwYu7lvEXNaIPggBNnJXFLL2q5JChGPVee_dDMPLhq00LEKL06yPvUFTMzC_rd3Y2wvWQYsKSLTn0y-26PzISKlH/s320/IMG_0135.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the temporary installation - some great rope work with paracord - the pump and filter mounted on a backing piece and slung on the rear outrigger. Age and fuel had eaten the low pressure feed pipe from the tank - I have some new pipe for that. The Aeroquip pipes are all fine, they are pretty indestructible. </div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp2EWS4f1vGBaEvQ8Wuq9FKdIk-tdynUtDGG-iKt6qUKJSAVB0HT5bLXN7HKDRdO-PiDU2KSsHV56-Ylhe3TA0wJfFmjQ5miZ30LuYVt6B7zPt4W0YcqlcJe9Oc35QJrLhIQKZ/s2048/2021-05-22+11-41-16.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp2EWS4f1vGBaEvQ8Wuq9FKdIk-tdynUtDGG-iKt6qUKJSAVB0HT5bLXN7HKDRdO-PiDU2KSsHV56-Ylhe3TA0wJfFmjQ5miZ30LuYVt6B7zPt4W0YcqlcJe9Oc35QJrLhIQKZ/s320/2021-05-22+11-41-16.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stainless custom fuel tank, the big heat sink looking thing is an amplified for the in car entertainment system, some of which Adam still has - all in good time.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHzttLd_B7-1jjA7B7c3znOHMoTVX_rBnL70CNoWCAfTFpyxlxK6GJ9SPngTvTGmr7Pge_MDK-GbaFkXSvqYiRoGvAQb_TRUJAzWCU174_qR6yZlpbeP503ENDX_quLgOJT0p/s2048/2021-05-23+14-14-33.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHzttLd_B7-1jjA7B7c3znOHMoTVX_rBnL70CNoWCAfTFpyxlxK6GJ9SPngTvTGmr7Pge_MDK-GbaFkXSvqYiRoGvAQb_TRUJAzWCU174_qR6yZlpbeP503ENDX_quLgOJT0p/s320/2021-05-23+14-14-33.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bosch pump and filter - testing shows it runs but I'm not confident that it'll be OK, I will assume it is until I can test it fully</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ0Kma0royWEKNJ8GG_kYLMMih8L8Mgza_yUBJDeVMZzbE8wntEtbjyluFxmDbb8Jic1C5Q2-DPUvxqtD3dd3dyc8ndJ63U6BsCg_hqMFUyFnn6V0m51LpQdmgSWvOdAtShlfe/s2048/2021-05-23+14-20-23.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ0Kma0royWEKNJ8GG_kYLMMih8L8Mgza_yUBJDeVMZzbE8wntEtbjyluFxmDbb8Jic1C5Q2-DPUvxqtD3dd3dyc8ndJ63U6BsCg_hqMFUyFnn6V0m51LpQdmgSWvOdAtShlfe/s320/2021-05-23+14-20-23.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bosch filter, looks fine but I'll renew before running it, I have a spare in a box somewhere!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDWzAM3WCxYuxJowRIMgTLl_oT3aqICuyDzsIxhboUAmsGtNd1RrHmwSudDuvQfgtJJY2fFe2n-82w4GyPTSW_iliMAZnEKaKsTj6AVzp5cQG8XhF5K9iRpXXsoo4uc_VuY1T/s2048/2021-05-15+17-15-55.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDWzAM3WCxYuxJowRIMgTLl_oT3aqICuyDzsIxhboUAmsGtNd1RrHmwSudDuvQfgtJJY2fFe2n-82w4GyPTSW_iliMAZnEKaKsTj6AVzp5cQG8XhF5K9iRpXXsoo4uc_VuY1T/s320/2021-05-15+17-15-55.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I powered her up (battery, in the boot, was knackered and didn't come with the car, I've since bought a replacement). The gauges are really neat with digital read outs of fuel and oil pressure in one gauge and oil temp and pressure in the other.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div></div>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-65744616732589890632021-10-23T19:24:00.005+00:002021-10-30T21:51:14.026+00:00Time to resurrect the blog? New project, new enthusiasm?<p> It feels like the time is right to resurrect this blog, there's quite a bit going on that might be of interest to fellow Triumphists. </p><p>Some of you may know I've been pursuing a rather special Vitesse for a number of years, well I bought it (that was never in doubt) and it's back home with me (that took some doing).</p><p>I did write up the story to remind me of the odyssey, so here it is: (fair warning, my memory is a bit hazy on some of these details so do call me out if something doesn't stack up!)</p><p>OOD816G</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsSQB_lH42lraP3igRsYWJrWb0VnHRW80iBxUMPUuwedtnOc8Mvee61E0NdxC6BqLzwe928NnwppMv6zsg0DJTSaixqNezsqAgcrJtkuG-1-25ORw1FBvnG5Mrkosxv4MX0EC/s2048/2013-05-29-616.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVsSQB_lH42lraP3igRsYWJrWb0VnHRW80iBxUMPUuwedtnOc8Mvee61E0NdxC6BqLzwe928NnwppMv6zsg0DJTSaixqNezsqAgcrJtkuG-1-25ORw1FBvnG5Mrkosxv4MX0EC/s320/2013-05-29-616.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OOD taken by Adam in Exeter probably 2013</div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It's been a long time in the brewing, but patience is a virtue – I'm not sure what tenacity is though, maybe a curse? Anyway, I wanted a Vitesse, I found one, it took a while to get it home.</p><p>I first knew of this Vitesse sometime on the early naughties, maybe before, when I saw an engine bay picture and thought "that would be good, a PI Vitesse". I then bought a Vitesse, added PI, had my fun and sold it and sort of regretted it. (that's a whole other chapter).</p><p>I bought a TR6 and whilst it was a good car, it wasn't as special as a PI Vitesse.</p><p>Anyway, back to my PI Vitesse, the Jasmine yellow one that I broke the crank on - I thought it needed better seats so I found some nice leather buckets from a guy called Adam (actually his name is Finn Adam Egland-Jensen) who, it turned out, owned the car in the picture of a PI Vitesse engine bay that I'd used as my inspiration for my Jasmine Vitesse!</p><p>In May 2013 I pinged him a note on Facebook Messenger to see if he still had the car and would he ever like to sell it, if so could I have first refusal. I never expected a reply.</p><p>He came back to me later that day basically saying that he was open to suggestions.</p><p>The car was laid up in 1997 but had been started and run which threw up a few issues including maybe the need for a new cam (it's only done 700 miles on that engine).</p><p>Over the course of the next few years we corresponded, Adam designing/making/fixing the things he wanted to get done before releasing the car. He was a serving Naval Officer (still is at the time of posting this) and so prone to spells at sea. The car was in Exeter, Adam in Portsmouth and I in Reading - it was always going to be logistically challenging to get to see it.</p><p>In 2016 a plan was hatched to meet him at the car's resting place but it wasn't until August 2018 that I actually got to see it in the flesh – I was hooked. It was a bit of a time warp - but in great condition.</p><p>There then followed some interesting discussions around price – which was tricky given that neither of us really knew what state the car would be in when it eventually changed hands. It was never built as an investment, it was Adams car, built by him for him - there's lots we have in common but lots we have differences on. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I liked it so that's all that mattered really. Anyway, we got there and agreed a spec, a price and that Adam would complete some of the jobs.</p><p>There were plans to extend Chinn Towers and in 2019 the East wing was added – an extension that included removing the roof of my garage and re-orientating it, connecting it to the house and generally causing major upheaval. I didn't push Adam for a collection date as I was in no way ready to receive another car. </p><p>I started to try and find a car transporter I could hire and even considered getting the car roadworthy down there and driving it back, but that seemed even more complicated. My good friend Carl had moved down to Cornwall and in order to move his car collection down from Basingstoke, had got himself a nice car trailer. I floated the idea and he agreed, it could be done – I'd catch a train down to Exeter, he'd meet me, we'd get the car loaded up and drive up to Reading in time for beer o'clock at my place – what could be easier?</p><p>In late 2019 the extension was done, the storage in the garage was more or less sorted – electric winch repurposed into a loft lift is a highlight – as are the fully fitted kitchen units around the garage.</p><p>By March 2020 the temporary garage in the garden was gone and I'd even grown a lawn, laid the day that the Covid pandemic lock down started. Moving around the country became tricky but that meant Messenger email traffic increased between Adam and I and we finally got a date in the diary to collect the car. </p><p>My mate Tim got wind of the plan and immediately offered to help so the train journey was out and Tim driving was in.</p><p>And so it came to pass that on Saturday 24th October 2020 the Vitesse came to it's new home.</p><p>Now those of you reading this will realise, that was a year ago! What's been happening since? Well it's been a fun time in amongst Covid, working away from home and trying to balance everything. In that last year by youngest daughter has graduated, moved from Nottingham to London (Dad's removal service) and my eldest daughter has produced Rose, our first Grandchild - yes I am Grandpa Jason. I've also helped move my parents (literally round the corner from their old house who's garden touches their new garden!), I've prepped and sold my youngest's car and kept my pair of his n hers Saabs on the road.</p><p>My intention is to post a few photos of the car, update you on what's' been happening (newsflash, not a lot until recently) and try and get the car back on the road.</p><p>That's probably enough waffle for now, here's a few photos (I'll be mixing Adam's pics with my own).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_1wAsKn88SLTfLgA_6qNp39kL_h1Yabb7wWwrNEms-rREZ73A1FNbrgQ_0teSSq7s1VRihxtVSlJF_x2COSxeZl8A4T53MUdzEiDLmHlcojkkj1EW01C7iB3Gv3_r5rFKzXj/s2048/2021-05-15+16-37-34.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_1wAsKn88SLTfLgA_6qNp39kL_h1Yabb7wWwrNEms-rREZ73A1FNbrgQ_0teSSq7s1VRihxtVSlJF_x2COSxeZl8A4T53MUdzEiDLmHlcojkkj1EW01C7iB3Gv3_r5rFKzXj/s320/2021-05-15+16-37-34.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OOD at home in the partially competed garage</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-87289534240787188412021-03-30T09:28:00.003+00:002021-05-16T15:16:46.791+00:00TR6 SOLD<p> You can't keep them all, or so Mrs C keeps telling me. </p><p>So, my TR6 needs a new home.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-Cl0nDTCTxSSMVTK0BjTX3qvJ782ZHz0ezhy_ijD4tqosFnatsJJjjN1qXKm3HGEDXjyjMybLVFuzSuV1dFAvG86TOvdjQTIfNXpa9TGXmE-E2CUZmW3r_Z0Tzwme2G14k-i/s2048/2021-03-28+14-40-39.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-Cl0nDTCTxSSMVTK0BjTX3qvJ782ZHz0ezhy_ijD4tqosFnatsJJjjN1qXKm3HGEDXjyjMybLVFuzSuV1dFAvG86TOvdjQTIfNXpa9TGXmE-E2CUZmW3r_Z0Tzwme2G14k-i/s320/2021-03-28+14-40-39.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>It's a 1970 UK car, with overdrive. Its all up and running well. I've had it for 7 years and its completed a few events and trips, in it over the years including a Round Britain Reliability Run, well I am on the Club Triumph organising team so it seemed necessary to do 2000 miles non stop in the TR. It's been used well and I've taken it to France and various trips with friends around the UK, it's never been home on a flatbed.</p><p>When I acquired the car, back in 2012, it had been off the road for many years in dry store. I drove it home from Essex to Berkshire and apart from a little last minute high temperature when I came off the motorway, it was fine. The rise in temp was due to a poor connection to the electric fan. That's all been replaced now with a modern controller and in 2018 a new radiator. Shown below when fitted</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8paCSQx0rwvjpaRQS1qoBsw_qC-ohGcZbU3a9bpzubqGNlh89HUHSezps8w7ICDs0nRXhzMFIuLjKmHWekDgNy7SEzA8xfbBedMkvzsH6D68nsKR0SHHVuc5xSxSf6uPZbj-8/s4032/IMG_0270.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8paCSQx0rwvjpaRQS1qoBsw_qC-ohGcZbU3a9bpzubqGNlh89HUHSezps8w7ICDs0nRXhzMFIuLjKmHWekDgNy7SEzA8xfbBedMkvzsH6D68nsKR0SHHVuc5xSxSf6uPZbj-8/s320/IMG_0270.HEIC" /></a></div><p></p><p>Over the years I have replaced the inlets and linkages with refurbished ones from Neil Ferguson, along with a set of injectors and a metering unit just last year. I generally source my refurbished stuff from Neil as he's ex-Lucas and a helpful chap with decent prices. My next project car is Lucas injected too :-) Teaser image below!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsMqUHsw6z95hKlicEFrBBwgvsN4ynoEbOoGkHZ5iKpO48UQeI6GNSXLsfeWVFSCrfjVLRVUrmpxZVHYQvwTPeFWbGEPJIjEttdOU77GXkUL2SciAqyP1CaQPr4nr-3K_Hm7i/s2048/IMG_0029_Engine+Injection+manifolds+and+intake.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsMqUHsw6z95hKlicEFrBBwgvsN4ynoEbOoGkHZ5iKpO48UQeI6GNSXLsfeWVFSCrfjVLRVUrmpxZVHYQvwTPeFWbGEPJIjEttdOU77GXkUL2SciAqyP1CaQPr4nr-3K_Hm7i/s320/IMG_0029_Engine+Injection+manifolds+and+intake.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Back to the TR6 - I've renewed most of the interior with standard vinyl, black carpets and new sound insulation. I rebuilt the seats underneath with new foam and webbing but using the original covers. I've added some hidden USB for phone charging and sat nav too.</p><p>The suspension was a bit of a voyage of discovery, when I first had the car it was prone to wallow and not very comfortable over our bumpy A roads. I replaced springs and shocks for the RBRR but I went a little too low. The car came with a twin tail pipe exhaust system and that hung below the diff so we grounded out far too much. I replaced the exhaust system, including a tubular manifold, with a single pipe system - it's not too loud but gives a nice note. Over successive trips I tuned the suspension ride height with different thickness spring insulation pads. Ultimately I settled on Koni shocks on the front and uprated lever arms on the back, there are thicker pads top and bottom on the springs. That's the set up that's still on the car today and it's a good all round set-up, pliant and not too hard so it stays comfortable at speed and round town.</p><p>There have been a few other improvements over the years, the RBRR suggested new halogen lamps and headlight units to improve the night driving experience. </p><p>When the clutch release bearing was getting noisy, I renewed the complete clutch, I consciously went for the TR4 arrangement without the dowel, this is not as quiet as the TR6 arrangement but with a bronze carrier and no dowel it's far more long lasting - you don't get the wear notch that ruins the carrier.</p><p>A trip to France in 2017 showed up a failing overdrive, it didn't let us down completely but it was close, I pulled it out and had it rebuilt. That took a little running in but it's good now. A fine crack in the original radiator lead to weird water loss when stood but nothing when used so I put in a new radiator last year. </p><p>The hood is tight and the windows are clear, being tight it is a bit of a workout to fasten but it does mean that it's as waterproof as any Triumph I've owned. It's very good in even the worst weather. There's a tonneau cover that fits too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdbxX865dkHrwiquT09lVN8a2_WP_PJyk-hUHOCfz9sU_S7nkDNKiKVGXpbKYgjlDSLsk9OcCtYNmgvE566E3EoXqcDYhg7WpFC_Xdr9KLMajMwkK66pslmHFbunRrqUpwmJC/s2048/2021-03-28+14-53-12.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdbxX865dkHrwiquT09lVN8a2_WP_PJyk-hUHOCfz9sU_S7nkDNKiKVGXpbKYgjlDSLsk9OcCtYNmgvE566E3EoXqcDYhg7WpFC_Xdr9KLMajMwkK66pslmHFbunRrqUpwmJC/s320/2021-03-28+14-53-12.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>The car was restored many years ago, when replacement panels fitted, and its still very good today. It's no concours motor, it's pretty and very useable. There are some cosmetics around the car that could be improved and things to tinker with if you're minded to.</p><p>Why am I selling? Well, apart from not being able to keep them all, I have been pursuing a Vitesse for a few years now and just recently I managed to buy it - it needs investment and work and therefore I need to release funds and space.</p><p>The TR6 is tax free and MoT exempt, I have service history from my ownership but very little prior to that. I'm hopeless with dates and realise that the above reads like a story but the order is a little wrong so I'll need to refer to the bills for the detailed chronology if any one's really interested!</p><p>The advert is here <a href="https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1323171">https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1323171</a> </p><p>Free cup of tea with any viewing, free biscuit to the buyer!</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for all the interest! In had to disappoint some viewers as the car sold yesterday and is now with its new owner.</p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-30391802854473025042020-11-06T15:36:00.001+00:002020-11-06T15:36:24.677+00:00It looks like I've been asleep!<p> Well it's been years! since I made a blog post. Sorry about that, been busy - work mainly. Never mind, I haven't been in total hibernation, I've bought another Triumph! Yes, back to a Vitesse, this one's just a bit special and so I'm going tease my reader with just a glimpse.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4dVlI2qLy207Gn3Gs9O_CGLTHNIr1tlQ3iwBrLv4gf6Y3SwhJIkaWd4pmri2cbIyNwymzi4miOj0hRjA0Raklrp-9PY-gUzP86HuoqZovZdWO0IQBiRroaN574uqeek09EFg/s4032/IMG_1047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4dVlI2qLy207Gn3Gs9O_CGLTHNIr1tlQ3iwBrLv4gf6Y3SwhJIkaWd4pmri2cbIyNwymzi4miOj0hRjA0Raklrp-9PY-gUzP86HuoqZovZdWO0IQBiRroaN574uqeek09EFg/s320/IMG_1047.JPG" /></a></div>I'll try and write the story of it's acquisition and why I wanted it plus as I establish all the features I'll post here what's been done (and continues to be done) to it - this is not a standard car :-) Oh, and yes it does have Lucas PI, of course.<p></p>Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-47530071247531449882017-12-02T23:58:00.000+00:002017-12-02T23:58:01.626+00:002018 RBRR<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Wow, that was a roller coaster!<br />
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It's RBRR entry season and once every 2 years Chinn Towers goes mental with paperwork, except this time it didn't. It went mental with web based shenanigans!<br />
We went 'on the line' as they say, gone were the paper forms, envelopes, stamps, cheques - in came the virtual world.<br />
Keith Bennett has been working away and has created a new website with an events area for us organisers to create and administer events.<br />
It's been a long time coming and we did have to burn the midnight oil to get it all working but it's there and survived.<br />
OK so it was not without it's issues but those were mainly due to the fact that the event 'engine' runs on the web site backbone so we couldn't have the event engine without the new site. The new site isn't 100% ready but I wanted to press on with the event engine and well, we did have a few issues. Most of them are due to the new site needing users to sign in and synchronise (sort of ) their old site data with the new site data. If they didn't (or there were issues) then they couldn't make a RBRR entry.<br />
Now this caused a little panic and a some people got their panties in a bunch over it forgetting that we have never (and I mean never) turned away anyone in the first week of entry being open for any (and I mean any) RBRR that Tim and the current team have run. Yes we fill up fast but we do everything we can to help people get on.<br />
Most of our issues are resolved, we have a few residuals with about 14 entrants who still have stuff we need to fix, most of those are with site credentials, a few have payment issues and the rest are ones I am being ultra cautious with - we spotted activity that looked like failed attempts to enter and I've sent email out to those people just to check that they realise they don't have a valid entry (check the list here <a href="https://clubtriumph.ltd/menu/17313/view" target="_blank">https://clubtriumph.ltd/menu/17313/view </a><br />
There is a thread on the Club Forum that you should read if you have issues <a href="http://club.triumph.org.uk/cgi-bin/forum10/Blah.pl?m-1506966563/s-all/">http://club.triumph.org.uk/cgi-bin/forum10/Blah.pl?m-1506966563/s-all/</a> it has several instructions including what to do if your entry is showing as a reserve and what to do if you can't see an "ENTER" button on the entry list.<br />
If you can't get it working do not panic, just get in touch with Tim, Keith or I and we will add you to the snagging list and fix it - you may not get a response straight away, we all have lives but we will get to you eventually.<br />
Please help yourselves first, read the November Club mag, page 12. Make sure you're respecting the case sensitivity of your user name and password and make sure you are actually a paid up member (you do not have to be a paid up member to read the forum, you do need to be paid up to enter the RBRR) <br />
For those issues I know about I have put a temporary fix in place and you will see some entries with only a few details, most of them are problem cases. If your is one of those, and you can get into the site, you can amend your own entry and fix those. There is no problem starting over just tell me and I will delete any orphan entries.<br />
For those who show as "In_Payment" it means we haven't got confirmation from our payment service provider that the payment has gone through - that doesn't mean it hasn't, it just means our service provider, Lloyds is a bit tetchy. If you can see that the payment has gone through please let me know. I am in contact with the Treasurer (who has access to the money side of things) and we'll work it out.<br />
Oh and the numbering is shot to hell, please don't worry about this it will change when we get time, I probably need to go through and manually correct them all, we had a bug in the code that counted abandoned entries and allowed duplicates so you can imagine the train wreck that caused!<br />
Finally, this is self service. So, if you have mis-spelt your name, car details or anything else, you need to fix it. We will take these details as correct and it's what will get engraved onto tankards, published in the mag, etc. Please keep it updated with any changes too.<br />
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-81970723612334767032017-05-28T17:16:00.001+00:002017-05-28T17:16:34.693+00:00Blimey, it's been a long time.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
... since I posted anything on my Blog. Apologies, I've been busy! New job, with several new assignments, changed modern cars several times and now working away from home, no time for Triumphs, a great big hole in my leg and some general loss of mojo seem to be the general issues.<br />
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So, where are things at the moment? Well firstly the modern 'fleet' - we needed a load lugger to get our youngest back and forth to Uni at Nottingham so we sold the Saab convertible (to Shedtune) and bought a Saab 93 Sport Wagon - an estate to us Brits. Great car, very capable, didn't love it so sold it on as soon as I could and bought another Saab Convertible! 'As soon as I could' was when I was able to change Poppy's classic Mini for a more motorway friendly MINI - I was amazed at how much the classic Mini had risen in value, I almost doubled my money on that car but it was a good 'um.<br />
So I then needed another car to drive to an from a new assignment I have in the West Country, enter a bargain local Saab 95 Aero - 250 bhp of auto comfort, it had everything including seat coolers! It was a bit thirsty or was that my heavy foot, so I decided to change it for a more modern and lighter Saab 93 (I'm guessing you're seeing the trend here). I found one that needed a little love but it was cheap and by the time I negotiated it was even cheaper - and it had the factory supported Hirsch tuning kit on it too (not that the factory is interested anymore!). I spent some time and effort cleaning and mucking out, fifty quid with a dent removal chap (a magician) and some polish and it looks pretty decent. Same power at the old 95 but manual and lighter. The 95 needed selling but then I had a brain wave, I'd 'trade' it for a new clutch and 4 brand new wheels and tyres for the 93 (which had a sticky release bearing that meant it you could induce clutch slip at high speed but not on hill starts - it was weird!) the 18" Hirsch wheels were kerbed and made the car ride very harshly so I wanted to some 17's and my local Saab expert had new ones in boxes - a deal was done and the car looks and drives so much better now, 5000 miles on and I'm glad I made the change.<br />
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I think that about catches everyone up on the moderns.<br />
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What about the Triumphs? Well there is only one these days, the yellow TR6 which hasn't really seen much action lately. Carl Shakespeare and I went over to France in it a couple of years ago and the overdrive started to fail in a big way on the last day. We limped it home but it really was touch and go - I'm still amazed we got home under our own power. I then stripped it out and it was FUBAR, Carl suggested I get Graham Stretch on the Isle of Wight rebuilt it for me - I've met Graham many times over the last decade or so as he used to organise the IoW Triumph Weekend. Anyway, carrying an overdrive as foot passenger was interesting - we did a couple of trips over to the island for other purposes and managed to avoid conventional couriers.<br />
I put the whole thing back together over the winter and ran around in it but something wasn't quite right, overdrive seemed to stay in. Like an idiot I didn't actually talk to Graham about it (had I don't so he would have set me straight) I sort of lost my mojo with the car and apart from a local car show and a couple of trips locally I just didn't do much with it. I was convinced that I had messed up the inhibitor switches and / or electrics and would need to strip out the interior and H frame to fix it. Frankly, I hate those H frames, never can get them in and out without sweating and swearing for a few days.<br />
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So the car languished whilst I took on a project that sees me working away all week, living in a hotel and returning home for the weekend and all that 'household admin' that entails.<br />
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Recently a couple of people have been having some work done on their cars by James Cooper who many of you will know from a tasty fast orange Spitfire ate auto tests, a blue Mk1 PI Saloon and a white Spit that's currently on motorbike carbs. Well being 'time poor' I thought I'd see if I could get James to have a crack at the TR and reinstall my mojo. He's had the car at his place and done a general refreshing including amongst other service items, beefing up the suspension with some new front Konis and a change of rear shocks. The car needed a little love for the MOT but nothing major. The revelation was the overdrive, James checked it over and could find nothing amiss - the solenoid wasn't the best but it wasn't the source of the issue, he tested my suspect electrikery and pronounced it OK - he then did what I should have done and phoned Graham who was very helpful. In a nutshell the overdrive needed a little bit of tough love to get it 'run in' and so James gave it the Italian tune up (working the overdrive in and out at high engine speed) and things seem to be much better.<br />
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The only real issue was that the car had failed to start for James when the MOT was booked and he suspected the fuel pump but didn't have a spare. Now I have 'many' spares so I threw some in the Saab and went over. We traced the fault to a crappy 'scotch lock' wire joiner tucked away behind the passenger side kick panel - now I hate those things with a passion and strip them out every time I see them. How this one evaded my OCD hatred I don't know, suffice to say, it's not there now.<br />
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The car now has a fresh MOT, working overdrive and is ready for the next adventure. Once I'm happy it's all sorted and have driven it around a bit I will sell it on this summer and pursue another 'project' that I've had my eye on for a few years - if I can overcome the logistics.<br />
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I'll try and update the blog a little more regularly now!<br />
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-63714961145634475692015-09-15T13:21:00.001+00:002017-05-28T16:22:56.586+00:00Bill Goodwin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="color: #1d1f22; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial";"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px;">It's been a while since I updated this blog so it's with a somewhat heavy heart that I'm using it now to report the loss of my friend Bill Goodwin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d1f22; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial";"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px;">Bill passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning whilst on holiday in the UK with his wife and friends. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d1f22; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial";"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px;">Bill was a fellow Triumph enthusiast and Club Triumph member, for several years he'd been coming over to the UK to take part in various events, the Round Britain Run and 10 Countries Run with Club Triumph and the Isle of Wight and Stafford with the TSSC. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d1f22; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial";"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px;">He'd stayed stayed at my place several times and knew the family well. He had met and befriended many of the Triumph crowd and was staying with Peter Wenzel when he passed away. Bill had been recovering from an operation and had intended to do the 10CR, it's poignant that he died as we were celebrating the finish with lots of beer, I'm sure he would of approved.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d1f22; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial";"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px;">When I start to feel down about his passing I remember the good times and feel that when the end came, he was in the country he loved, with the friends and family he loved. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d1f22; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial";"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px;">I'm glad to have known him and will miss his misguided love of white wall tyres, bad spelling and hopelessness with technology.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d1f22; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , "arial";"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px;">So long Bill.</span></span><br />
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-51945848656835231782014-05-21T11:34:00.001+00:002014-05-21T11:34:37.753+00:00OTV, my old Vitesse, spotted at The Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally 18/05/14<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5NfIEH-Rb8k" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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To be fair, "spotted" makes it sound like I have been stalking again. What actually happened was the new owner Rob got in touch and we've traded emails. He said he would be there but I wasn't able to go so he sent me this video that he found on YouTube, check at 32.07. Looking fresh - Rob tells me that although the car has lost it's bucket seats and hardtop, it has gained a re-trim, a fresh coat of paint and a brake servo. It's retained the Lucas injection I added and Rob seems really pleased with it, which is nice.<br /><br />
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<br />Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-21840717175507355282014-05-17T16:40:00.004+00:002014-05-17T16:40:45.734+00:00K&N filters for injection<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In amongst the garage gold I've been mining were these beauties<br />
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a new set of three K&N filters for Lucas PI inlets.<br />
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I honestly can't remember where or when I got them but they are new, have never been fitted and come complete with stainless hose clips to attach them. There are even K&N filter stickers in the boxes.<br />
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Although they fit straight onto the inlets, my plan was to make a big air box and use some trunking to feed them with cold air - another good idea never actually executed!<br />
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I'm undecided whether to keep them or sell them, the retail price of these is about £40 each, that's £120 a set! If I can get around £75 for the set of three then I'll be happy, might put them on eBay but they are far too nice to let slip through with my other tat so they'll need a decent start price/reserve. If any one is interested, get in touch chinn at ntlworld dot com will get to me.<br />
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Anyway, that's enough garage foraging for the day, I have to get cleaned up and presentable for family duties now!<br />
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-65069871568161212982014-05-17T11:56:00.000+00:002014-05-17T12:52:19.022+00:00Digging for gold in the garage - Mk1 PI two speed wiper switch anyone?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Every now and again I go into the garage to find something and think, "What the hell is all this stuff?" so I start to think hard about whether I will ever use or need it again. I tend to hoard stuff, buy stuff 'just in case' and when it's a 'bargain', consequently there is a lot of crap in my garage!<br />
This week I have been mostly having a clear out and seeing if I can make some space and a little money (I'm currently between jobs although the next job seems to be taking it's time coming!).<br />
Some of the treasures I have unearthed have gone back into the garage as too precious to sell. Some of them are not alone, in other words I've found I have more than one and some are not treasures at all and are in fact garbage!<br />
Check out eBay <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/chinn2002">http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/chinn2002</a> if you're interested.</div>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-90397226164698482992014-05-06T10:07:00.001+00:002014-05-06T10:07:18.432+00:00Isle of Wight weekend<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/qvmbEnRX6Ok" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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Found on YouTube - this is what I was doing on the Bank Holiday weekend.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-36192332353624291932014-05-02T12:17:00.002+00:002014-05-02T12:17:48.919+00:00Off for a long road test....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The car road tested OK and so it's now packed up and ready for a weekend away on the Isle of Wight with my daughter and our only slightly leaky tent.<br />
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I'm just off to collect her and we should be on the Portsmouth ferry in a few hours, I'm looking forward to a beer or two now!<br />
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Big thanks to Carl for his help, the big shame is he won't be on the island as his Dad's been taken into hospital so I'll raise a glass to you both over the weekend :-)<br />
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-89503317209136367312014-04-21T11:42:00.001+00:002014-04-21T11:42:30.518+00:00Almost road test time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After yesterday's elation came the back aching job of getting all those bell housing bolts back in and the rest of the ancillaries bolted back up so I could test the refit, well it's almost done now.<br />
I've bolted a seat in and the pedal feels much better, smooth action no crunching or sticking - feels really good. The next step was to start the car and see if I could select gears etc, with it still up in the air on stands I was a little cautious but she started OK and everything felt good, gears selected OK, drive engaged and disengaged OK - all feels good. There is a slight tinkling from the new phosphor bronze release bearing carrier but I can live with that, it's probably going to be inaudible when the tunnel cover, new sound deadening, new knee pads and carpet are all in place.<br />
I've come in to get tidied up for more family duties but later today I will get it down off the stands and go for a little drive. Then it will be full steam ahead with the rest of the new interior and back on course for the Isle of Wight.<br />
Oh and amongst all that I still have to get a job - which I am quite looking forward to! At the moment I have a couple of prospects at the interview stage so I am hopeful.<br />
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Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-65141762280297332972014-04-20T17:57:00.001+00:002023-11-03T15:38:17.913+00:00.......clunk and it's in!<p>Yesterday was frustrating but today was much better. I was in the process of seeing if I could round up some assistance when Carl called to say he was on his way. Just like any troublesome child, the TR decided to behave completely different today and with Carl, another jack and some Gypsy standard cursing the box and engine coupled with a clunk and that was that. I'm very relieved that part of the work is done, every time I do this it's a monumental pain in the arse and probably my least favourite job.<br />
Thanks for the suggestions that came through here and the forum PMs - I did chamfer the splines on the clutch plate a little and used a smear of copper slip on them too. I think the main thing was to use a long stud on the top of the engine and take great care in getting the engine / box lined up.<br />
So, as it sits now it feels good, everything looks right and I'm really pleased with what we've achieved. The list is now much smaller, refit the rest of the mechanical stuff so that the engine and drive train will function then I'll bolt a seat in and take it for a road test. <br />
I need to do some family stuff now but I'll be back at it tomorrow.</p>
Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01200209118529942857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570470.post-57925293341511335302014-04-19T18:03:00.001+00:002014-04-19T18:03:15.866+00:00".....and manouvre into place."<p>At least that's what the manual says. After 4 hours of heaving and swearing with Carl and a fine array of jacks, pry bars, bits of wood and foul language we are right back where we started. The damn gearbox just won't go in and I am very despondent.<br>
The clutch is aligned, the plate is the right way round, the spines are not damaged and are the right number - the clutch plate goes on the spines. It's a bit tight just like the one that came off it but it slides on OK. <br>
The only thing I can think of is that when we were heaving the box about we managed to knock it out of gear (the gear lever is off) and so when turning the output flange, we were not turning the other end to help it slip in. There is a chance it was never in gear but I'm pretty sure it was as I made a point of doing it - but then again....<br>
After Carl left and I figured out the above, I thought about having another go on my own but I was so hacked off I walked away.<br>
Time for a beer and a rethink.</p>
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