lordleonusa Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Can anyone tell me the exact weight of the original Lucas '60' series DYNAMO & associated mounting brackets as found on the Vitesse 6?Many Thanks in advance.Léon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I`m really sorry Leon, but why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordleonusa Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Fair question.I have compiled a list of weight saving between original parts and modern alloy parts fitted to my Vitesse, and because I never owned an original Lucas dynamo - which I know is fairly heavy, and with it's brackets and associated control box, I cannot compare the weight with that of my Bosch Alternator and it's alloy mounting bracket.It is one of the few items missing from my list.With such information, I can work out things like initial cost verses weight saving...So far, I get about 31 GBP/lb of saved weight.I am missing several other weight figures, if anyone has any figures or could check please? A Pair of Vitesse Mk.2 front brake calipers, type 16, with pads?An original Vitesse Mk.2 cast iron exhaust manifold?A pair of original Vitesse MK.2 lever arm shock absorbers?An original Vitesse Mk.2 road wheel.I will be happy to share all my information when I have a bit more.Best RegardsLéon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteV Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Hi on bathroom scales old dynamo assume c60 1stone which is 14 lb or 6.5 kg control box just less than 1 lb ---nearer to 1 kg approxregards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Ok. I have a Mk2 manifold in the garage I`ll weigh that and let you know. What about front and rear engine plates? I can also weigh those if needed. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Cast iron manifold, 13lb or 5.89 kilos. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordleonusa Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 Thanks very much for your input! Most helpfulI already have the front and rear engine plate weights, but thanks.Front was 3lb, 13.5 ozRear was 11lbI wonder how much my 'mike-the-pipe' 631 mild steel exhaust manifold weighs?Of course it is fitted, which makes it somewhat hard to weigh at the mement , but I doubt it is very heavy!Any offers?Best Regards and thanks and TIA16P calipers anyone? ;)Léon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2vitesses Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 [quote by=SpitBang]Just weighed my Gareth Thomas designed 631 manifold, comes in at 4.5kg, 9.9lbs.Should be quite similar to a 'mike-the-pipe' one.Steve[/quote]Does anybody make one to the original spec in stainless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordleonusa Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 My 'Mike-The-Pipe' manifold is exactly the same design as the GT manifold.Not sure if Mike is still around.He was having heart problems about 10 years ago, poor fellow.RegardsLéon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2vitesses Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks SpitBang,I have read the post and I would be up for a proper 6-3-1 stainless manifold, perhaps a straw pole could be had, to see how many people would cough up?I have a TC manifold on my car with SU's, PI manifolds have been modified to take Bosch injectors ready to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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