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Vitesse/Herald remote brake servo install position
Dogsbody47uk replied to Nick Jones's topic in Running Gear
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! -
Fair enough, John, but I still prefer to use a torque wrench... Cheers, Dave 🙂
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Doesn't work for me ,John, 'cos I weigh 110 kg ! However, I do possess a good torque wrench... Cheers, Dave.
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I believe about .0015 to .0025 inches is desirable, but if anyone knows better, please say. Cheers, Dave. For anyone who thinks I've put the decimal point in the wrong place I mean one and a half thousandth of an inch to two and a half thousandths of an inch.
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THey are not pre-loaded! They have to be set up with minimal play. See Canley Classics Technical archive for instructions. Cheers, Dave.
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Spitfire Graveyard has a Vitesse box with overdrive for sale for £750.
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Try Mick Dolphin, but you need to know the part number.
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I'm just ignoring the supposed problem and running my 13/60 on unleaded. If it becomes a problem, if ever, then I'll do something about it! So far... no problems...
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If you are doing a CV conversion it doesn't matter a damn. Just use the one that fits!
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TSSC shop still listing them at £712.80 per pair. That price is for non-members, TSSC members get 20% discount. Cheers, Dave.
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TSSC shop used to be able to supply either Canley or Jigsaw's CV system. Try asking them. Cheers, Dave.
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Correct!
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What temperature thermostat are you using? I run my 13/60 on an 82 Degree, but Triumph also recommend an 88 degree one for cold conditions. Cheers, Dave.
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Sorry, I've been away. You asked why your propshaft was short. You asked was it the chassis. The answer is , no the chassis is the same, you have the wrong propshaft, or am I missing something? Cheers, Dave.
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We've told you what the problem is, so what's your problem?
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No difference in chassis. You probably have the wrong propshaft. See Canley Classics technical section for correct prop lengths. Cheers, Dave.
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On my 13/60 the door key and ignition key are the same, but the boot key is different. By chance the boot key is the same as the bonnet locks key that I fitted after I bought the car! So I have 2 keys, but I don't lock the glove box and have no idea whether the keys fit it. Cheers, Dave.
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Is your wiper motor actually working?
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I have a Spit 1500 gearbox and J type overdrive on my 13/60. The correct mounting plate is available from Rimmers, I believe. 2 extra mounting holes have to be drilled through the chassis flange to fit it, and you need a shorter propshaft with the appropriate flanges, that is round type at gearbox and square at diff. Canleys can supply correct prop brand new for about £165 + delivery. Cheers, Dave. I'm assuming that you are trying to fit a Single rail box rather than a 3 Rail type, if not some of the above info might not apply!
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They are available from Canley Classics, ANG Classic Car Parts and Rimmer Bros, all at about £1 each, the part no. is 122126. Cheers, Dave.
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I believe the tolerance is 6 to 14 thou. My Vitesse was 18 thou. New standard size thrust washers solved that.
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Wins International usually have them.
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All the flanges on a 13/60 take 5/16 inch bolts. All flanges on a Vitesse take 3/8 inch bolts. You will need to change the flanges and or the diff. Propshafts are built to your required spec. Cheers, Dave.
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No. I have a brake servo and Mintex 1144 pads on my 13/60 and the stopping power is impressive when compared with standard brake pads. If you really want more stopping power then go for the Vitesse 2 litre/ Gt6 set up! Cheers, Dave.
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I agree!