recently bought a 76 spit, to be delivered this weekend, needs brakes,
exhaust, a few other things, i'd appreciate some help from list
1) ordered bentley manual (per Andy Mace's rec) from TRF, received a book
that doesn't seem to say bentley anywhere, it's white cover 8.5"x11", has
red letters on cover including the late circular triumph logo, "SPITFIRE
1500", and at bottom of cover "Repair Operations Manual"- book credits say
"Published by BL Cars Limited", doesn't say bentley anywhere, i guess i'm
disappointed since it has a bunch of specs and step by step description of
reapir operations, but no general explanation of systems, e.g., the dreaded
lucas "solid state" ignition system- is this really the "bentley" or
something else? i've always thought understanding the engineering makes for
better trouble shooting, etc., i wonder if this is the wrong manual or if
the haynes has more general descriptions of systems and would be a good
complement?
2) andy recommended against monza exhaust because of trouble fitting,
durability, and sound (unfortunate since it's on sale for $200 from moss)-
any suggestions for alternatives? this won't be a daily driver, i doubt
stainless steel would be worth the extra money to me, but i'm flexible- any
other thoughts about monza? thanks
joe
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