1978 1500hl VVJ

[dodojoe16]

After looking for a dolomite for quite a long time I have finally been able to acquire VVJ a faded orange 1500HL. Looking forward to getting her home and sorting her out .

[Toledo Man]

Photos are a must with a thread such as this.

Let us know how you get on.

[Mad Mart]

Photos are optional. If he wants to post photos then he will.

[James467]

That looks like it will come up well with a machine polish!

Keep us updated Joe, I'm busy restocking the club spares so if theres anything you need then give the club spares line a call.

[dodojoe16]

Yes looking forward to picking her up next Saturday. I did put a picture up with the first post but not sure if you can see it ? There's a little bit to be done but she's got an MoT till June so going to give her a good sevice then use and see what needs doing. The only thing I need to hunt out is what type of air filter does it need ? Are they wire mesh ones like on old landrovers or paper replacements ? Thanks Joe

[markas]

Welcome to Dolomite ownership! You may only think you need one thing, but that's now it starts...
The air filters are the paper element type - GFE 1063. They are shared with Midget & Spitfire 1500s. I'm sure you're aware your 1500HL is on twin carbs so will need two.

[dodojoe16]

Yer I'm sure there's going to be many bits that fall off and go wrong... same as my old Land Rover. Thanks will order some now.

[dodojoe16]

She's home ! VVJ has come home after a 5 hour round trip. Only managed two pictures from it but will get some more soon. Insurance tomorrow and then starts the fun driving !

[dodojoe16]

Had VVJ out for first proper run today and come across a little problem. The accelerator pedal seems to be very stiff making it more into a on off button ? Do the carbs need a rebuild or is there another cure ? I've cleaned and lubricated the linkage around the carbs ? Thanks

[GTS290N]

Check the throttle pedal and pivot inside the car, make sure the carpet isn't fouling, check the cable is free to move within the outer sleeve.
If you need a new cable this one is recommended by Jeroen:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222121116506? ... EBIDX%3AIT

You have checked the whole linkage is free to move and returns OK?

[dodojoe16]

Its a strange one. When the engine is off the throttle is free and moves very easily but when the engine is runnimg it seems to bind up ? Its very confusing.

[James467]

Interesting, check the earth strap, there may be a bad connection. The accelerator cable will then act as the earth strap heating the cable and causing binding.

[AlanH]

Undo the carbs from the linkage and see if you still get the problem.

[dodojoe16]

Checked the earth strap and it all seems ok. I believe there is meant to be a small amount of oil inside the carbs to act as damping? How would I check the leave of this ?

[James467]

On the top of the carb dashpot, the domed bit, there is a black plastic screw cap, remove it and fill up the chambers with 20/50 oil or dashpot oil if you have it..



That wouldn't cause the throttle stiffness though, they just lubricate the pistons which go up and down under vacuum controlling the fuelling.