spitfires
[Top] [All Lists]

re: heat troubles?

To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: re: heat troubles?
From: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:14:06 EDT
Hi Gang.  Hobbs is a 77 Spit which the PO appeared to keep pretty much stock, 
w/ stock exhaust manifold & single Stromberg.  It didn't have a heat shield 
from what I could see.  I've currently got him in the shop having a header 
and Weber downdraft on a Cannon intake installed.  Heat is definitely a 
problem in Phoenix.  
Forgive my obvious stupidity, but will I need a heat shield for the Weber?  I 
checked VB, Moss & Spitbits catalogs and can't find a picture of how or where 
a heat shield bolts onto the engine (assuming it bolts onto the block).  
Followed Ed & Paul's advice re: www.sumidel.com but still can't picture how 
any of their products would fit onto the engine.  Any suggestions?  (Or 
should I just ask my mechanic, who's not a Triumph expert but is a whiz at 
fixing anything automotive).  
Thanks!
Scott (& Hobbs, 77 Spit, daily driver)

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>