Bitumen Boy Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Just a thought - which type of heater was that? Looks a different shape to my Delaney so I'd guess at Smiths, but of course that could be down to the mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 That's a Smiths heater and offset to the left compared to standard. One day I may put a Spit IV heater under the dash...... but not right now!Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
948coupe Downunder Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 With regard to the clutch you may find that much of the heaviness of the peddle comes from the heavy return spring adjacent to the slave cylinder maybe changing that out might just make things a little easier maybe enough that a servo may not be needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Quoted from 948coupe Downunder With regard to the clutch you may find that much of the heaviness of the peddle comes from the heavy return spring adjacent to the slave cylinder maybe changing that out might just make things a little easier maybe enough that a servo may not be needed Only the early 948 Heralds have that spring and it won't affect the weight of the pedal anyway.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollysdad Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Quoted from Nick Jones It is. I like the colour too - what is it?Nikc It's called Yukon Grey. I think 1" might have been a bit of an exaggeration now that I think about it, more like 1/2" - it was a small enough move to make it both possible and annoying that it just didn't fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Good looking car - and nice to see a saloon!!Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
948coupe Downunder Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Just thought I would share where I have installed a servo for my brakes Of course this required me to take off my carbs so that I could drill the manifold for a Vacuum take off which is absent on a 948 coupe Its tight in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1968Vitesse25 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Any ideas what this is?IT was on a Herald I saw on one of the classic car sale sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 not sure what you mean as it looks like a standard remote brake servo to me. It is an older type servo but cant see anything unusual about it or the installation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Girling Powerstop Brake Servo (As per the sticker).A MkIIb one I think, similar to fitted to late Mk3 GT6's as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1968Vitesse25 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Quoted from garyf Girling Powerstop Brake Servo (As per the sticker).A MkIIb one I think, similar to fitted to late Mk3 GT6's as standard. Thank you. I assume it's a split circuit Type rather than dual circuit?I've been minded to fit a servo as I'm getting on a bit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 No, that's single circuit.IIRC, some GT6s had dual circuit with a servo acting only on the front circuit.On a recent track day, the brakes were actually quite excellent until we cooked the rears a bit, so I'm now pondering returning to M1144 pads on the front for maximum cold bite, but with vented discs for fade resistance. The rears seem to be the biggest problem though would probably be ok with decent shoes (the ones I have at present are especially awful). Maybe discs are the way to go.......Meanwhile, I have this stray servo......Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1968Vitesse25 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Can you fit the later wider GT6 drums of the back of a Vitesse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 I guess you could on a swing axle Vitesse, but mine is rotoflex. I think the standard brakes would be ok for my purposes if I could find some decent quality shoes. M1144 lined would be perfect but last time I investigated that route there was a hefty minimum order quantity and they were pretty expensive.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1968Vitesse25 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 1/4" spacers under the 1.5" drums not an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Quoted from Nick Jones Yes, yes, I know they didn't have one as standard and they don't "need" one. However, mine has always needed a very firm shove to stop it. After much tinkering over the years (every damn component rebuilt or renewed, various pads tried) it's been partially mitigated by a 5/8" M/C (some increase of pedal travel) and DS2500 pads, but still needs a hefty shove. I'm bored with it (especially making the mental adjustment and recalibrating my right foot every time I swap cars) and the Management avoids driving it for this reason.It's a reasonably fast car these days and the throttle has a very light action....... so the brake action doesn't compare well.So, I had a rush of blood to the wallet (!) and bought a remote servo. It's got 1:1.9 boost and I'll probably need to return to a 0.7" (or even 0.75") M/C to maintain a half decent pedal feel. No worries there - but where the hell am I going to put the thing? Getting it in at all is challenge enough, but getting it in tidily....... is it even possible?Thoughts, pics?TIANick Hows this installation going Nick, any progress or results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Been at the triumph & mg day, and bought a servo kit from TR shop to fit on the 13/60. Does anyone know what non return valve to use On the vacuum pipe?Nick have you fitted your servo yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitumen Boy Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I would have thought that a kit sold as such should include a suitable valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 I think the elbow where it plugs into the the servo includes a non-return valve?No, I haven't fitted it yet. May end up on the GT6.......Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 These are a universal kit, sort of fits all , they are not model specific its an aftermarket add on.all the ones ive fitted have the valve in the elbow.pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 the one which I bought yesterday, is the power train one. in the diagram, it shows the valve to be added in the vacuum pipe.I will check the elbow fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Certainly should have one as its not optional.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Quoted from RobPearce- <strong">Quoted from Nick Jones I have enough trouble with my great hooves getting all three pedals at once as it is...... I have a specific pair of shoes for driving Triumphs, with narrower soles than my normal daily footwear. And I'm only size 9. Me too, and I've size 12 feet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody47uk Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 However, to get back to the thread, my 13/60 has a servo fitted where the battery used to be, and the battery is in the boot, which makes it easy to fit and get to a battery isolator as a security device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I just found a pic of one fitted to a Spitfire on NZ Trademe. I'm unable to copy and paste it to this site though. Why have 'improvements' made things more difficult. Can't even seem able to upload a pic grrrr. Sorry for the rant but this sort of thing makes me a bit angry. Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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