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, but not a Pinto. Seems to me I did see one on a
>web
>page, but it had a home made sort of bracket to mount it.
>
>As for rebuilding your existing one, check your local parts stores. The
>rebuild
>kits are surprisingly available. I would not recommend the Vicky Brit kit.
>The
>one I got from them had deformed seals and did not work.
>
>Do beware there is an issue with the rebuild kits in that the TR-6 kit is
>nearly
>identical, and a number of vendors have combined the kits, to the Spitfire,
>and
>possibly GT-6 detriment. The kit seals do fit, but are extremely tight.
>Excessive
>drag results, with the poor pedal response. It would be worth your while to
>check
>on the TR-6 rebuild kit part number and ensure they are not the same.
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