Hi everyone,
So here I am waiting for the crank to come back from the machine shop, I won't know
what size bearings to get till then, but my question is simply this, I know
vandervells are the best bearings, but since this engine is just temporary till i get
the other rebuilt, how are the
Dave, a couple of 4 in bolts with the head cut off and a slot cut in the
end, screwed in to replace the outer two bolts that screw into the block
at the top, make for guides for sliding off and on, plus holds some of
the weight. Aligns it all when you put it back.
The engine usually needs a jack
Hello all,
Now that the weather has cleared, i have pulled the spit into the garage
to work on the transmission. I am replacing the clutch with a Borg & Beck
unit. So tonight i loosened everything up so that it will be easier to take
off later. I am removing the Transmission from inside the
Absolutely
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Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 9:48 PM
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Subject: Re: In boot - was: New to the list
On Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at 08:30 PM, Gene Eighmy wrote:
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Best thing going. AAA and cell phone. Saved my bacon many times.
Allen Brenden
Everett, WA USA
'76 TR7 FHC (Daily Driver)sometimes
'76 TR7 FHC (Long Term Project)maybe short term now
'75 TR7 FHC (Parts)still parts
Many assorted parts, all for sale
'65 Barracuda Slant Six (a whole 'nother projec
On Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at 08:30 PM, Gene Eighmy wrote:
A roll of what we call "Duct Tape".
And in Alabama they call it CHROME!
Ha! You must be from Georgia! I heard that the Georgia Wal-Marts stock
Duct Tape in the Shoe Department. :-0
Aw, us traditionalists from North Carolina always h
> A roll of what we call "Duct Tape".
> NASCAR calls it 200 MPH tape since they have plenty of money and they
buy
> to match the color of the race car.
> For us common folk, ours is silver.
>
> Fixes many things;
> Busted water hose
> Fuel line leaks
> Ragged tops
> Instant seat repair
> Passenger
IMO I would disassemble the rotor.
Check the bearing seat, caliper bolts, and spindle.
You got something that's not sitting right.
Clean everything, remove pads and see what you have.
A warped rotor could do this.
Lay it on a good flat surface and use your dial indicator to see if it's
flat.
You mu
While checking out the breaks on my 74 Spitfire, I noticed that the driver's
side rotor was not turning freely.
It appeared that the rotor was wobbling. In one section, with no break pedal
pressure, it was extremely hard to turn the rotor.
So, I decided to measure the run out.
Drivers Side Rotor
Being from the South Eastern part of the US and home of NASCAR, you have
left one bit out of the list that no Southern Gentleman would leave home
without, Spit, Bentley, BMW or Chevy!
A roll of what we call "Duct Tape".
NASCAR calls it 200 MPH tape since they have plenty of money and they buy it
to
AAA plus and a cell phone.
Ken Copeland
70 GT6+ KC78784
70 Spit FDU84919
70 GT6+ KC81551 (Ok so I like 70s)
71 Porsche 911T
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At 07:02 PM 3/24/2004 +, Michael Hargreave Mawson wrote:
>
>I think you had better have a look at:
>
>http://www.hargreave-mawson.demon.co.uk/Spittools.html
>
Now wonder the Spit has a luggage rack. No room in the boot for any
luggage. :)
John
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: [EMAIL PROT
Quoting Michael Hargreave Mawson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
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> http://www.hargreave-mawson.demon.co.uk/Spittools.html
>
> :-)
I thought it was illegal, or at least dangerous, to keep a full can of fuel
with you. I've always been brought up to carry an empty can, then you have a
long walk to the ga
> This is my first Triumph (LBC). What do you all recommend that one carrys with the
> car in terms of parts and tools?
>
A quick list...
Fluids;
Oil - two quarts
Brake fluid - one pint in new unopened bottle
coolant/water mix - gallon
Tools;
small set of hand tools
air pressure gauge
Welcome! I've had my 79 for the past 22 years and even a small toolbox
would get me back home. A carry-on toolbox must at least include:
1. 7/16" wrench
2. Two 1/2" wrenches (second required to loosen alternator mount)
3. 9/16" wrench
4. Flat blade Screwdriver
5. Philips Head Screwdriver
6.
On Wed, 24 Mar 2004, at around 13:50:46 local time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello! I recently bought a very nice original 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Original paint, no rust. New Crane ignition and Weber carbs. I might
go with a Monza exhaust soon, but we'll see.
This is my first Triumph (LBC).
Speaking of trans, I've got a yearning to put an OD trans in my '72
MkIV. However, I freely admit my ignorance of what would fit best
without having to build mounts, cut the frame, etc. I'm also ignorant
about the difference between 3-rail and 1-rail trans, D-type and
J-type, etc.
So, if you w
Hello! I recently bought a very nice original 1979 Triumph Spitfire. Original paint,
no rust. New Crane ignition and Weber carbs. I might go with a Monza exhaust soon,
but we'll see.
This is my first Triumph (LBC). What do you all recommend that one carrys with the
car in terms of parts an
> -Original Message-
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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Vaughan
> Sent: 24 March 2004 00:26
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Trans
>
> Can you put a J type OD on a 3-rail trans? Is it just a matter of getting
> the
> right parts together?
Thanks Chris!
Very helpful
Bob Greene
CCBCC
www.capecodbritishcarclub.org
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Thanks! I knew I had seen that page somewhere but neglected to bookmark it. Another
list member is making me a deal on a slightly used one but I will file this for future
reference.
Dave
Nolan Penney suggested:
>http://www.triumphspitfire.com/substitute.html
>
>Lists several alternatives, b
Hi Spitsters!
I recently purchased/stole (cheap & clean) a 1979 Spit. Other than
to start it & run the engine before buying, I have only flat bedded it
home. I am planning to take advantage of some predicted warmer weather
in the Northeast an start doing some work on it this weekend.
One
Aye, it's just a matter of the right parts. And it shifts better then the single rail
O/D box, according to those that have it.
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