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41. Re: My new Land Rover (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Tue, 7 Jul 92 8:33:03 MDT; You are probably correct that it was imported to Sweden from GB. I don't know the details of how it got here from Sweden, but I suspect that it was bought and used by a U.S. military person and then; /html/british-cars/1992-07/msg00084.html (8,068 bytes)
42. Re: spark plugs (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Wed, 8 Jul 92 17:22:13 MDT; I have used Bosch Platinumns in one of my GT6's for the last 5 years. I think they are the only part I haven't replaced. However if the engine is prone to burning oil they do foul quickly, they also; /html/british-cars/1992-07/msg00152.html (8,349 bytes)
43. Re: GT6 leaf spring (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Fri, 17 Jul 92 14:19:24 MDT; Although the special tool shown in the shop manual would make the job easier, it is not necessary to complete the task. What you need: 2 extra jack stands, and a heafty steel bar about 12" long. (I u; /html/british-cars/1992-07/msg00341.html (7,731 bytes)
44. Re: Stuck pistons (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Tue, 21 Jul 92 8:57:58 MDT; I had a TR3 engine with stuck pistons. The advantage with the 3 engine was that I could pull the piston and the liner as a unit. After soaking in penetrating oil and punding and heating and soaking,; /html/british-cars/1992-07/msg00387.html (8,428 bytes)
45. Re: GT6 electrical problem-HELP! (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Tue, 21 Jul 92 16:54:35 MDT; Anouther possiblity is that the wires at the base of the streering column have become worn and shorted (any combination of electrical craziness is then possible). I have had to repair several GT6 wir; /html/british-cars/1992-07/msg00404.html (7,345 bytes)
46. Re: Dealing with insurance companies (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Thu, 23 Jul 92 12:18:04 MDT; There are several keys that I have found that help you deal with insurance companies. First most of the companies have a stated value insurance option. Although this does not guarantee that you would; /html/british-cars/1992-07/msg00451.html (8,066 bytes)
47. Re:GT6+ history lesson (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Fri, 31 Jul 92 13:36:07 MDT; It's true!! it's true!! The GT6+ had an alternator as did the MKIII. However the poor old MKI had the dreaded generator. I have encountered a few early GT6+'s with genorators, probably using up left; /html/british-cars/1992-07/msg00598.html (7,510 bytes)
48. Fixed and Flipped sol-logos on Hoosier (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Thu, 11 Jun 92 16:33:51 MDT; I picked up the sol-logo from hoosier last night. It looks great. I seem to remember a posing about the O not being colored so I filled it in and reposted to Hoosier as sol-logo-fixed.gif. Also I pos; /html/british-cars/1992-06/msg00233.html (7,110 bytes)
49. Re: air compressors (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Thu, 11 Jun 92 16:39:40 MDT; A 3 hp air compressor should be plenty for painting. most paint is put on at low pressure and uses very few cf/m. However if you plan to sandblast or run power tools like grinders or sanders I would; /html/british-cars/1992-06/msg00235.html (7,448 bytes)
50. PVC pipe was re: air compressors (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Fri, 12 Jun 92 8:53:47 MDT; I read an article somewhere can't place it now. But the jist of the article was that PVC pipe was a very bad idea for plumming high pressure air lines. there were several reasons listed, the most com; /html/british-cars/1992-06/msg00248.html (8,241 bytes)
51. re: ftpfromhoosier (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Fri, 12 Jun 92 8:55:50 MDT; The typical way of doing anonomous FTPs is to use ftp or anonomous as the login and you login@machine name for the password. -- -- Kevin Spooner The Sports Works of Greeley Specializing in Triumphs a; /html/british-cars/1992-06/msg00249.html (6,720 bytes)
52. re: engine overhaul (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 92 13:03:53 MDT; It may be the case that 2 people can easily lift the partially dismantled engine from a spitfire. Of course the spitfire has several features the rest of our LBC don't have. IE: the bonnet is a flip; /html/british-cars/1992-06/msg00468.html (8,369 bytes)
53. Re: sigh (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Wed, 13 May 92 8:23:39 MDT; British-cars is probably dead since most of us are trying to get our running properly for the summer. Saturday we tried again to get the Triumph 1800 running without overheating. This winter we took; /html/british-cars/1992-05/msg00261.html (7,537 bytes)
54. Good buy on Land Rover? (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Thu, 9 Apr 92 8:41:41 MDT; Typically I am giving answers, now I have a question. I stumbled on a 1988 Land Rover last night. The body is in decent shape but the engine needs a complete overhaul. It is a diesel and I have no ex; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00159.html (7,564 bytes)
55. Rare parts needed for TR2ld (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Mon, 13 Apr 92 10:01:59 MDT; Well 10 years after buying the TR2 long door, I am finnally starting a complete ground up restoration. In researching the parts for accuracy I have found that 10" rear brakes have been fitted. I am i; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00214.html (7,094 bytes)
56. Re: SPIT OD, Parts solvent, spring compressors (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Tue, 21 Apr 92 10:26:30 MDT; There are many reasons not to engage the OD in first gear. The torque problem has already been mentioned, the other big reason is that the OD is operated by a hydrolic pump that is turned by the main; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00452.html (8,092 bytes)
57. Re: Spit OD (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Tue, 21 Apr 92 16:55:24 MDT; I agree that the Laycock overdrive is a work of art. It is exactly that work of art that makes it very expensive to fix if you screw one up. Most likely the OD that is sticking needs a good cleaning; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00476.html (8,830 bytes)
58. RE: TR Windscreen Replacement (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Fri, 6 Mar 92 8:36:28 MST; I would tend to disagree with Dick on this one. Although it is easy to put the windscreen in using this method it is very difficult to keep it from leaking. I take mine to a local auto glass shop an; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00114.html (6,904 bytes)
59. RE: spit/gt6 conv. (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Wed, 11 Mar 92 15:32:49 MST; I just couldn't stay out of this one. I currently have 5 GT6's and 2 Spits. I have often considered converting one of the GT6's into a convertable by using a spit body. They will bolt right in place; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00233.html (8,184 bytes)
60. RE: Wiley Coyote, SU-per genius (score: 1): Author: britcars@hpfckjs.fc.hp.com; Date: Tue, 24 Mar 92 9:53:46 MST; Many of the TR4's used the H6 carbs from the factory so you shouldn't have any problems converting over to them. I prefer the SU's vs the ZS carbs, I find them easier to maintain, and less expensive; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00437.html (7,140 bytes)

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