And I can confirm that there is a clearance problem with the Mk2/+. As
Ian says, the bolt should be in the front.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ian Southwell [SMTP:IanSouthwell@ApexSystems.COM]
> Sent: Friday, August 28, 1998 9:33 AM
> To: Scions of the Spitfire
> Subject: RE: GT6 rocker cover fasteners
>
> Yep there is a clearance problem at least with the Mk3, the bolt
> should be
> at the front.
>
> Ian Southwell, UK
> GT6 Mk3 x 2
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dee Jackson [SMTP:dee_jackson@gilbarco.com]
> > Sent: Friday, August 28, 1998 5:23 PM
> > To: Scions of the Spitfire
> > Subject: GT6 rocker cover fasteners
> >
> > Lurk = off
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Work continues on the rescue of my Mk3 with Mk2 lump. Brake system
> all
> > rebuilt, suspension is in process (we're painting the left front
> pieces
> > tonight for reassembly). The head's back from the machinist, block
> is
> > stripped, waiting for parts before going to machinist next week.
> I'm to
> > the point of getting the small stuff for the reassembly. Hence, my
> > questions:
> >
> > Since this was a basket case, I'm unsure of some things. From what
> I
> > can tell, the rocker cover was attached with 2 studs (center and
> rear)
> > and 1 bolt (front). Why the one bolt?
> > Can I use three studs a la TR6 or is there a clearance problem at
> the
> > front of the engine?
> > Am I missing something?
> >
> > I'm sure there'll be more as reassembly progresses. Thanks for the
> > help.
> >
> > D.
> > Spit FM90204UO
> > GT6 KF20632
> >
> > --
> > Dee Jackson Ph. 336-547-5007
> > Gilbarco Inc. Fax 336-547-5234
> > Greensboro, NC e-mail dee_jackson@gilbarco.com
> >
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