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Poppet · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 10

Hello
I have a triumph vitesse MK2 1968 2 litre 6 cylinder.
I have a problem:
I started the car this am but only made it to the end of the road when she completely lost power. The engine was still running but seemed either completely choked or petrol starved. I have recently had the twin Strombergs serviced and until this am she has run beautifully. Has anybody got any ideas please?
Thanks in advance
Steve

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22449 Location: UK

Hi Steve, welcome to the forum.

When the carbs were serviced, were the diaphragms in the Stromberg carbs replaced? splits in these can cause erratic running.

Rick
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Nic Jarman · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

Hi Poppet, you will have to give us a bit more. Will the engine rev? Is the engine missfiring. Is there smoke? Is it rattling? Have a look at the dizzy, can you turn it by hand? Gently pull the HT leads, are any loose. good luck

Poppet · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 10

Thanks for all your helpful advice - managed to sort the problem - discovered the car was only running on one carburettor! Further investigation revealed the float chamber needle valve had stuck in the off position.
Steve

Nic Jarman · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject: Vitesse

Hi Poppet, glad you got it sorted. I have always liked the Vitesse. Here is a rather nice one at the Newmarket Classic Car Club.

Umm, nice. Thats my Midget next to it.