Martin M

Little helpers are always good in dismantling

measurement:  11 blades each with a thickness of 0,21inch means a "normal" Herald spring.
From the data I do have, the Vitesse MKII Rotoflex spring seems to be the softest spring. So I will make my first attempt with the spring I do have .
Martin

Was in the garage where most of the Herald parts are. Measured the rear spring. Free arc 134mm, eye to eye unladen 1017mm.  11 blades. Did not have a Vernier caliper so could not measure the blade thickness.
So on is clear, it is not an Estate spring. Most probably a "normal" Herald spring.
Martin

Hi,
as my Herald Estate will be converted to Vitesse running gear with rotoflex (CV) rear suspension, does someone have experiences regarding the rear spring?

Herald Estate one or a Vitesse MK2 one?

Cheers
Martin

some running Report
Engine runs very nicely with the ABT needles and thicker (engine) oil in the dashpots. Pulls strong from low revs and happy to go until 4500. Beyond still reving further but with less "agility". So the cam is definitely a recommendation for the 1500 engine from my side.
Plug colour a bit on the lean side, so plan is to go for an AAT or AAQ  needle.
Defenitely the exhaust note got sportier.

Martin

Thank you very much that helps.
Martin

Hi Nick,
what I need see below
Martin

... and a further request: the length of the bonnet along the seam below the weld of the wing to the bonnet.

Hi,
I´m changing the Herald bonnet to Vitesse style via a new headlamp Panel.
I was advised to have a gap that has to be filled below the headlamps. However, the depth of the panel in the headlamp area seems to be a Problem as well.

Has someone  a bonnet where he can measure the depth of the headlamp panle in that area?

A s well I´m intersted in the length of the bonnet measured along the line of the wing where it is welded to the bonnet.

Cheers
Martin

hmm, Moss states the RH one is a short pin (not longer supplied) and the LH one is a long pin. I see two pins with the same length .
So what is short and what is long??
Philosophical question.

After getting the car running nearly well, the car surprised me with not being able to shift into reverse.
seems to be an issue with the retainer pins. Are they are both the same length . However the Moss catalogue states different ones subject to the gearbox age. The right one is very loose in the tower, and if I pull the LH one a bit out, it works. Too late today to understand.
Suggestions?
Martin

massive improvement.
Took engine oil in the dampers instead the penrite SAE20 and mounted the standard air filter.
But will go to a richer needle. Will compare AAT AAQ and AAR wit the ABT.
Martin

sorry, the Mk3 grind from Canleys on large Journal.

Engine running again.
But it seems the needle isn´t right. above 3000 a bit sputtering and no power. At present standard ABT needle .
Has someone the same cam in a 1500 and has some experience regarding the needle?
Martin

Thanks to all especially for the pics. I think I will weld in  a bracket there to support the bumper.
Martin

Hi,
just trial fitted the Vitesse alloy bumpers on the front valance which was from a Herald 1360 (strips removed). the fitment at the Corners is very poor. Normal?
Does someone have some pics from the bumpers. Preferrably at the coners?
Thanks
Martin

it all began 2002 with purchasing a Spit 1500. From what was anticipated as an easy job just putting it on the road again it developed to a total resto iob (I threw the Body and Chassis away as it was  badly deformed in an accident, whereas the outer Body looked o.k. The Body was extensively and good  welded but on a damaged chassis). I should have seen that but was blinded and trusted the seller. 2004 it was on the road again and performed faultlessly until today.

GT6 was purchased 2004 as I was hooked again in cars. But resto began later.

Martin

... a repro one with a repro chain. 12 years old.
Someone here in Germany has recently made a batch of  nitrided tensioners and I will use a Rolon chain.

Martin

wear and tear

just to please you ........

yes, thinking about a cam change. Canley still offers the Spit MK3 cam on large journal. Piper a consideration worth as well.
Piper available on small journal, so I could (if I take the engine out) install cam bearings.
I think taking out the engine is worth doing. Sealing everything new after 12 years of trouble free operation should be well deserved by the engine.

just had a look, and it should be possible to change from the front, but any experience what is less trouble?

Hi,
only wanted to change the head against an unleaded one I had on the shelf, I just  checked the cam followers as. Massive pitting 🙁 on half of them. Unfortunately the cam (standard one) shows pitting as well.
So do I have to take the engine out or is it possible to change the cam from the front?
Rest of the engine has 15.000 miles on it, so no need to rebore, ...
Any experiences?
Cheers
Martin

Conti eco contact 3 excellent in dry and wet. On a 5.5 wide rim and reasonably priced.
Martin

Hardi, fit forget and much cheaper than Facet.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Elektri.....l363w#ht_1661wt_1102

No problens in feeding triple weber in Summer in stuck traffic with 38 degrees outside.

Martin