bim

Hi all

I am trying to mate a triumph 2000 engine to an early vitesse gear box (1600cc)

am using the 2000 clutch and vitesse bell housing

has any one had problems doing this before .

the problem  is the clutch release bearing is to far back towards the gearbox and the lever is at full throw and wont  engage with the clutch.

Is there a  longer clutch release bearing?

or has anyone sorted this problem out before.

thanks in advance

Bim

have used one shot for years never had a prpblem

will try and get there in either mayflower or gentry

Bim

I have a pair of very rough /dirty seats was going to recover them but asked google how to refurbish

a post came up from morris owners neat cif cleaner soft nail brush bit (not a lot) elbow grease came up loverly finish with baby oil try it on you dirty vinyl seats

I went back to a mechanical pump on my spitfire engined Gentry no more probs

Hi

I derusted my tank with drain cleaner came up like new but you have to be carfull as it is a sulphuric acid

this the the stuff that a*******s throw

believe it or not available from diy shops

Hi

Do you still have a pair of 948 over riders for sale if so what condition and what price posted to northamptonshire.

Bim

hi

 got one for my mk2 jag from classic car covers

its the best i've ever seen not cheap but stayed put in the last 2 storms and alows car to breathe

bim

hi all

does any one know if a 948 engine will run an early 1200 diff?

back to rebuild of early 948 herald summer finished work shop has new homebuilt used chip oil burner looking forward to toasted toes.

bim

Thanks for replies

gaskets sourced (TRIUMPH STANDARD 10 head gasket fitts 948 engine apparently)

we will see

bim

Hi all

I have managed to track the original engine down for my 948 it has sat in a local machine shop totally rebuilt as a short motor for the last 15 years. But i need to know if the manifolds/starter/distributer/gbox of a 1200 will fit. I have the diff and propshaft but all other running gear has been lost when previous "restorer" abbanded project. I have rebuilt chassis and body, brakes .would be nice to fit original engine.

bim

all done thanks
bim

hi all
can any one tell me if the exhaust on a 1200 mk 1 chassis is routed through rear chassis cross member or under. also if through chassis where to obtain one. in my parts book a support bracket is welded on after fitting is this to stop system from banging on chassis?
the exhaust system  the car came with seems to hang under chassis i presume this is for a later chassis(with wider rails) as  this is a total rebuild i would like it correct.
bim

black it is then .thanks guys
bim

hi all
happy christmas
can any one tell me what is the colour of a 62 1200 engine?
plus the colour of the engine bay side panals black or body/chassis?
many thanks and ho ho ho

sika flex or tiger seal you can also paint over these
i have used sika flex on a previous restoration with brilliant results
ps bu**er to get of fingers
bim