it
will go when you push on the crank pulley. That will measure the end float.
Joe
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Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 11:06 AM
To: Joe Curry; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit clutch adjustment
Thanks Joe
You night have worn thrust washers allowing the crank to float rather than
release the clutch. Check the end float by pushing back on the crank pulley
nut and then measure how far it travels when the clutch is depressed.
Joe
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The TR6 and TR4 windshields will fit a Roundtail Spit but not the MkIV and
1500. Those are different.
Joe
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I've always used the Borg and Beck clutch kits and have never had an
instant's problems wit them.
Joe
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Since the glass also fits TR4, TR250 and TR6 models, I'd say Yes!
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Clark W. Nicholls
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 11:18 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits]
The best way to install cam bearings in a 1500 block is to use a cam for an
engine that was originally equipped with cam bearings. That way you don't
have to bore those journals. The Mk3 for example had cam bearings which use
the same size block borings as the 1500 but have the cam journals
Yes Bill. Let a Professional do it! :)
JOe
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Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 4:19 PM
To: 'Joe Curry'; 'Roger Elliott'; 'Spitfire list'
Subject: RE: [Spits] Cam Bearings in 1500
Was it the #3 rod?
I've never seen
The color is Magenta and was a factory color. Here's a chart of Triumph
colors: http://spitlist.info/Paint.html
Joe
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Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 9:48 PM
Attention:
Anyone receiving any messages from an internet domain company.info send it
to your trash. Don't answer or reply to it or go to any links contained in
it. It is just another in a continuing fisching scheme to grab your
personal information.
Joe
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When I first built the 1296 engine for Tiny Tim, I decided to use a large
valve 1500 head. In doing some measurements I discovered that the
combustion chambers of the 1500 head were much deeper than the 1300 ones and
if I did nothing to it, the compression would be extremely low. Shaving the
The best way to accomplish what you are describing is to take a linoleum
knife and cut away the outside lip of the gasket. That will allow you to
lift the glass out without any obstruction. Your only problem might be if a
previous owner has put any sort of sealant on the gasket which will make
Sorry to bomb the list, but would Rick Kristoff please contact me.
Thanks,
Joe Curry
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me.
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The image can be seen at the following web site (scroll to the bottom)
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Grant (what a great last name for a fuse related issue),
What you are describing is a classic short to ground situation. When you
turn on the OD switch, the short is causing too much current to go through
the fuse and it blows. The short cold be anywhere in that circuit including
the OD solenoid
Oil temperature is not all that important on a street driven Spitfire
because they are seldom driven hard enough to be overly concerned with it.
That said, One thing you can do is fabricate yourself a new drain plug with
the sensor built into it. That way, you can add a gauge without having to
If you are talking about a solid tonneau, I have also thought about that
as an option. However, since both of my Spits have roll bars installed, it
would be difficult to come up with something that would work.
Joe
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Second the Fiesta Bosch suggestion. I have one on Huxley and it is
fantastic.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Gingerich
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 8:28 PM
To: 'Gary Tash';
Not only does this particular Bosch unit use the same plug as the Lucas made
for Later Spits, but the mechanical mount and adjustment for the Lucas unit
work. It is literally, Plug and Play
Joe
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This morning I had 42 Spam emails in my inbox all addressed to the Triumph
and Spitfire lists as well as at least one individual. I am wondering if
others have received these as well or just me and the others whose
individual address were on the TO line.
Joe
Yes, I too received that same email.
Joe
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Subject: Re: [TR] Weird attachments
Joe,
A few days ago I got a very
Today, I started getting messages from Team.net list server with an
attachment that indicates that my email address is to be unsubscribed from
the lists. Has anybody else gotten any of theses? I suspect the lists have
been hacked.
Joe C.
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I used to have a pair of cheap plastic cup holders that hang off the insides
of the door glass openings. They worked pretty well but Since I was too
busy driving, I never used them in either of my Triumphs.
Joe
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The lamp illuminates when the battery charging system is not working. It is
a good thing to have. You can punch a hole in the dash and use either an
led or a lamp from Radio Shack.
Joe
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Go to http://members.cox.net/spitlist/index.htm and see how many I have
found since I started this project in 1997. And if you have a Spitfire not
in the database, please go to the registration page and send in your data.
Joe
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Don't worry about it! It gives the car a little unique personality! :)
Now Darrell might not think so! :)
Joe
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Me Too!
Joe
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I'm still here as well. My
You may be able to split the backing where you want it to bend.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Roger Elliott
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 4:30 PM
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Subject: [Spits] Spitfire Berber
I can't find it right now but I seem to recall that the guide ot
originality book by Thommason, shows the lever on the right side of the
stalk. But that might change for LHD cars since that book only shows RHD
cars.
Joe
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The trouble with using a Spitfire to hawk GPS systems is that there was no
cigarette lighter socket installed to power the system.
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The springs do not differ in length regardless of whether the axle shafts
were ling or short. That is why the cars with longer shafts sit with an
exaggerated negative camber.
Joe
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Did they ever put whitewalls on GT6's?
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Subject: [Spits] Whitewall tires for GT6?
My
If the car does not already have a heat shield between the exhaust manifold
and carb, I would start by installing one. Those things are easy to
construct from sheet aluminum and are very effective at preventing the heat
from the exhaust from boiling the fuel in the float bowl.
Hopefully that
is willing to
lend some expertise to him.
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Not only can you fit spacers, but you should. I would recommend that they
be made of rubber to absorb vibrations to keep the thing from shaking the
seams and self destructing.
Joe
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Jim, If you are fortunate it might only be the throwout bearing.
Joe
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...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Muller
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Subject: Re: [TR] a rough week for cars
On 9 Jun 2010 at 16:33, Joe Curry wrote:
Jim, If you are fortunate it might only be the throwout bearing.
Joe, don't I wish you
Barry,
What I have heard (and can't say from personal experience) is that the new
synchro rings you can buy these days are not even close to being as good as
the original ones. If that is indeed the case, I would be looking for some
NOS ones.
Joe
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They DID include an English translation which is a selectable option at
the main page. But it doesn't appear to be active anymore.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Mace
Sent: Monday, March 29,
I have been trying to pull up the French Spitfire Club website (Amicale
Spitfires) for several days without success.
Does anybody know if the site has changed addresses or has been taken down?
I shutter to think that it is no longer up since it was a wealth of
information and interesting things.
Of Andrew Lindeman
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 2:59 PM
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Subject: [Spits] Photos from VTR 2001 in Breckenridge CO
I uploaded a few photos from the VTR convention in Breckenridge from
2001. There are a few of Joe Curry playing around in his S2000
powered Spitfire, as well
: Re: [Spits] Photos from VTR 2001 in Breckenridge CO
Andrew Lindeman wrote:
I uploaded a few photos from the VTR convention in Breckenridge from
2001. There are a few of Joe Curry playing around in his S2000
powered Spitfire, as well as one of list master Mark Bradakis hanging
on to the racing
Looking at the shape of the cutout for the window glass and the locations of
the securing bolts, I am guessing Late Spitfire.
Joe
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Sent: Monday, January 04,
.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Muller
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 6:33 AM
To: Spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit steering wheel/shaft questions
On 2 Jan 2010 at 20:51, Joe Curry
Did the Midget use the same gauges as the Spitfire of the same vintage? If
so, you need to cite the numbers on the gauge face to ensure that the
readings will be correct.
Joe
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After SN 7500, the later wheel(3 slotted spokes) was introduced. That
corresponded to the 70 model.
I don't believe there ever was a collapsible column on any Spits but because
I have not paid much attention to the later ones.
Joe
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OOPS, I left off a Zero. That should have been 75000.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joe Curry
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Subject: Re
If you used mid-grade or Regular unleaded and did not get any pinging, then
you are throwing your money away using the Premium grade. The difference in
the fuels is the octane rating and the only thing that octane does is
increase the temperature at which the fuel ignites. If your engine does
If they are the stock studs, there is enough clearance between the hub and
backing plate for the studs to be removed. All you have to do is knock them
back with a hammer and remove them from behind.
Joe
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I don't know which CV-Joints your car has because there are a lot of cars
that they could have been taken from, but typically, one side of the CV
Joint has a rubber gaiter attached to it. The piece is secured to the
axle shaft somewhat like the gaiters on steering racks (with a hose clamp).
If
Typically CV-Joints are easily replaceable. Most have splines in the center
and is secured to the axle by a circlip. The other side has a flange that
is bolted onto the CV-Joint and is splined on the other end so that it
slides onto the other shaft and likewise is held on by a clip.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 9:23 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] CV-Joint driveshaft
Joe Curry wrote:
I don't know which CV-Joints your car has because
for the misunderstanding.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 9:23 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spits] CV-Joint driveshaft
Joe Curry wrote:
I don't know which CV
I believe the inspiration for the Miata was actually the Lotus Elan.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of s1500
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 8:59 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits] Spitfire
The early Spit Differentials as well as the Herald ones have 6 mounting
studs because they have a clamping plate on top of the spring instead of
that ridiculous rocker box which can only use 4 studs. The Rotoflex diffs
also have 6 studs.
The Herald and other early diffs have a drain plug at the
After I got this message, I took a look at the photos and I have to say that
I could not find anything wrong with the before photo. The Late MkIV and
1500 are supposed to have a fairly radical negative camber for the swing
spring to work properly. The After photo is definitely not correct with
Dennis,
The swing-spring that is installed on all square tail Spits is a pretty weak
affair and is prone to the sag that you describe. Since there are fewer
leaves than the early Spits had and only the main leaf is solidly attached
to the diff, even a new spring will start to sag sooner or later.
Greg,
After reviewing all your photos, I have come to the following conclusions:
1. You have used spacers that are too large in diameter and in thickness.
This is causing the leaves to remain spaced apart and not allowing the car
to settle to it's designed negative camber stance.
2. With the KYB
I used some thick Teflon washers I found at Home Depot. They seem to last
longer than rubber.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Greg Stull
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 7:09 AM
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I assume you are talking about the A type OD. If so, the Cam is part
number 159505 and is available through Rimmer Brothers in the UK. It might
be available elsewhere.
Joe
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Correction: That should be :J-Type, not A-Type.
I assume you are talking about the A type OD. If so, the Cam is part
number 159505 and is available through Rimmer Brothers in the UK. It might
be available elsewhere.
Joe
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The oil pump cam for a D-Type OD is part number 513216. Nigel at SpitBits
has one on the shelf. His phone number is 1-800-201-0494. Apparently this
is not a part that is normally available so various distributors may or may
not have them in stock.
Joe
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It is pretty common for the bolt to be rusted in one or both bushing sleeves
inside the back mounting ears of the diff. If this is the case, You might
have to resort to cutting through the bolt using a saws-all at the edges of
both the ears. That will free the diff and allow you to get it out of
I have a PVC one in my red Spit and it fits and works well. I insulated the
underneath by spraying Urethane foam (from an aerosol can purchased at Home
Depot). That works well and can be trimmed with an electric knife (Just
don't tell the wife).
Joe
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I have several of these in my collection that I will take $10.00 each for.
Save $290! :)
Joe
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Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 9:51 AM
To:
In the long run, it would probably be best to fit a cable linkage from a
late Spit and get rid of the mechanical linkage. It makes the throttle much
more precise and lasts a whole lot longer.
Joe
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You mean 1147, don't you?
Joe
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[mailto:triumphs-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark Sinclair
Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 3:21 PM
To: trium...@autox.team.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] Spitfire Complete 1197cc
If anyone going to The VTR/Triumphest event next week has been contemplating
the purchase of a camber compensator (early Spitfires, Mk1 GT6, Herald or
Vitesse-Sports 6), I will be bringing two units with me. So you can avoid
shipping costs.
To reserve one, contact me by email. First come first
Jim,
Why not go to a local auto upholstery shop and see if they can match the
color and pile of the one you have. I am sure that it will not be very
expensive.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Muller
Are you sure about that code? I don't find it listed in any of my
resources. The closest thing I can fine is NCC (Aran Beige) 25024.
The White colors shown for 1980 are as follows:
Tudor (Pendelican) White79-80 NCF 215 90134
Leyland(Porcelain) White78-80 NMC
I know that car! It has a very good rev limiter, doesn't it Mark?
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Mark J Bradakis
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 8:13 PM
To: Spitfire list
Subject: Re: [Spits] Painting
I got this from the FOT list. Someone please keep this GT6 Bonnet from
going to the crusher. It is one part necessary in any Spit Six project.
Joe
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Behalf Of fastrsixs
Sent: Monday, September 07,
Yes it will fit. But it will not mate with the GT6 engine. The GT6 Gearbox
has a 1 in diameter coarse splined input shaft that is significantly longer
than the smaller, shorter fine splined one on the single rail Spit tranny.
Joe
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Since both are 1500 applications, it should be a direct bolt on. The
obvious exception would be if someone in the intervening yearts has done
some mixing and matching.
Joe
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Oh, I forgot to say. If he is replacing a non OD tranny with one that has
OD, he will need to install a different mounting bracket for the rear
transmission mount, a shorter driveshaft (or have his cut down) and the
proper wiring as well as an angle drive for the speedometer cable.
Joe
Is David Morrison(from Lawrence, KS) on the list? Or does anyone on the
list know him? He has a '74 Spit and I need to contact him.
Thanks,
Joe
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Far be it from me to say, I told you so. But if you need another hub, I
have several. I learned how flimsy they are when a Lexus SUV backed into
Huxley and resulted in not only the driver side door being bent but the
passenger side rear hub being deformed when the tire was pushed into the
curb.
Get yourself a multimeter and measure the resistance between the point you
want to test and the battery negative terminal. If it is reading zero ohms,
it is a good ground source. If it is reading resistance, then you need to
find a better ground point. All the body metal should be good
Radio wiring is fairly simple. There is an accessory terminal on the
ignition switch that will provide power in both the On and accessory
positions so you can run the radio even when the car is not running. That
is where you want to put the radio power wire.
The speaker wiring is straight
That tool works very well for bending Spitfire hubs! You need the Churchill
tool to stabilize the hub while applying the pressure to the axle.
Joe
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Sent:
Since I have never owned a TR7 (or TR8), I can't say. That said, I
installed Chevy Metric Studs on The car that runs the 15 Panasports (for
obvious reasons).
Joe
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Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 12:31 PM
To: 'Joe Curry
I am running 15 TR7/8 Panasports on my Spitfire with no problems.
Joe
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Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 6:05 PM
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Cc: spitfires@autox.team.net
is your chance to contribute to
the next milestone.
http://members.cox.net/spitlist/index.html
Cheers,
Joe Curry
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Alex,
Unless you are replacing the axles with longer ones from a later MkIV or
1500 as well, I think you are going to be disappointed with your results.
Triumph originally put the swing-spring in with the shorter axles but must
have found that it did not resolve the problems and then went to the
Andrew,
Here are the things I did to convert from Generator to alternator.
1. Get yourself a 3 prong plug for the alternator.
2. The top one with the Brown/Yellow wire needs to be connected to the
Brown/Yellow wire removed from the D terminal of the voltage regulator.
3. The heavy Brown wire in
One more thing, On my car, the plug does have the Indicator circuit on a
Brown/Green wire which is tied to the Brn/yellow wire that routes to the
Indicator lamp circuit.
Joe
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The only thing that I would be concerned with is getting a battery with the
proper height to clear the recess of the battery box. The last thing you
want to do is cause contact that would short out the battery.
Joe
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There doesn't appear to be any way to lubricate that ball joint, unless you
just squirt it with your oil can. Although, I can't understand how it will
hold up without lubrication. Normally, one would expect to see ball joints
covered by rubber to protect them from debris getting into the joint
Absolutely! All you have to do is take off the brake drum and strip out the
brake shoes and attaching hardware, The hub sticks out enough from the
backing plate so that getting the old lugs out and new ones in is quite
possible.
Joe
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If you go to Home Depot and browse the hardware section, you should be able
to find some nylon washers of the proper size. They are cheap and you don't
have to do any fabrication.
But the disintegration of the bumpers does not account for the sag. That is
caused by the very weak main leaf and
Anyone wishing to restore the swing-spring from a MkIV or 1500 will probably
have the same experience. This is because the springs are inherently weak
to start with and will ultimately start sagging much sooner than the springs
in the earlier Spitfires. It is just the nature of the beast
I added Lift-the-Dot fasteners and they work great.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Stuart Greenwood
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:50 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: [Spits] Tonneau cover
Definitely a trailer. You don't want to do any more damage to the
differential or tranny by running them with the possibility of water in
them.
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Todd Bermudez
Sent:
I had this problem with the front brake cylinder on Tiny Tim after I
installed the Tilton balance bar. What was happening was the piston was not
being allowed to come far enough forward to relieve the pressure in the
line. As a result, after a few cycles of braking, the pressure would build
up
The clutch master is identical to the brake master on early Spits (except
the brake master has a larger reservoir). The relief mechanism is simply
that the piston has to come all the way back to its resting position. This
allows the line to bleed back into the reservoir and the pressure
Dan,
If you look at the photos in this link:
http://members.cox.net/spitlist/VetteDiff.htm
You will see how I have mine attached. See if that correlates to what you
have.
Joe
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From: spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net
[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
of the following states to purchase:
Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado.
If anyone has something that fits these requirements, Let me know and I will
pass on your information.
I have no financial interest in this transaction.
Regards,
Joe Curry
I'd rip out all the bad metal and install in the logical order, which
probably means:
Inside sills
Outside sills
rear panel
Joe
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[mailto:spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of scotts junk
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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