On Tue, 9 Dec 1997 20:37
"Jason" <chinn@easynet.co.uk> wrote
Subject: Vitesse with a TR6 Engine?
I have a "basket case" restoration project languishing in my garage at the
moment. It's a 1971 Vitesse Convertible with what I think is a TR6 engine,
maybe a 2.5PI engine. It had a huge overdrive gearbox in it which was very
badly fitted and a shortened prop. It was a non runner when I got it and
that's how it's remained.
I think I'd like to restore it and keep the 2.5L PI engine, I've got a
proper Vitesse gearbox, overdrive and prop so the main bits are present but
I need some inspiration for the task.
Has anyone who's done this got some words of wisdom, any photos etc. Any
views on keeping this PI engine and what are the pros and cons. I've been a
member of the TSSC for like 13 years, only a few of them without a Vitesse
but most of them without a Vitesse on the road!
Jason
"Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice Doggie!" till you can find a rock. "
Hi Jason,my Vitesse has a Vitesse 2L Mk.2 engine with TR6 J-type Overdrive
gearbox,(but with C/R Dolomite Sprint Gearset).
There is no reason why you shouldn't keep the TR6 engine,(assuming that's what
it is,as you don't quote an engine number),it is a pefectly good engine,if a
little long in stroke.
Personally,I fitted the TR6 type box because it is the strongest that Triumph
made,AFAIK,it has the biggest input/first motion shaft,the biggest gears and
synchro rings and an all alloy casing c/w the latest version of the Overdrive.
I had a lot of smaller Triumph boxes in my other Triumphs and was ultimately
disappointed with them for a variety of (non)-reliability reasons.
But you might be luckier than I ?
I suggest you speak to John Kipping about the way to go in that direction.
Anyhow,as I said,I have that 'big' box fitted to my Vitesse,and although I had
it fitted professionally,it is a very good fit indeed,in fact I've even
managed to use an original GT6 compressed cardboard gearbox tunnel over it.
The gear lever is 50% TR6 (the bottom) and 50% GT6 (the top)
The Clutch master cylinder is TR6 and the Clutch slave cylinder and it's
mounting bracket is Dolomite Sprint. My Clutch is TR6.
I'll send you (Jason) a picture by email (under seperate cover)so you can see
how it is fitted.
Where abouts are you in the UK?
Oh yes,if you get the next issue of Triumph World out in January 98,you'll see
my Vitesse in there.
Regards
Leon F Guyot
TSSC International Liaison Secretary
81-2119
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