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1. Re: new topic-oil coolers for my TR4A (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 19:36:19 -0600; I use a water-oil cooler on my 1500 spitfire. It solved my oil temp problems completely. I use one from Laminova. I replaced a conventional oil-air cooler. It has raised my water temp slightly. == un; /html/fot/2005-12/msg00119.html (7,945 bytes)
2. Re: Rods? (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:17:30 -0500; I bought Crower rods for my 1500 spit in part because they could put 5/16 bolts in them while Carillo could not. only 1/4. So far so good.; /html/fot/2005-08/msg00239.html (9,200 bytes)
3. Re: oil pump and compression ratio info needed (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 23:58:46 -0500; I run a stock oil pump at 70 # at 7000 rpm I ran 13.5 to 1 for years with no problem, Single carb manifolds restrict breathing somewhat. Texts suggest above 13.5 to 1 principally you gain unreliabili; /html/fot/2005-07/msg00285.html (7,489 bytes)
4. Re: Casey's Devin Pictures (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 16:17:00 -0600; Wire wheels get a bad rap because it is hard to get someone to fix them When I first raced the Daimler back in 1964 I broke spokes on 2 wheels in the first race. Sent them off to be fixed at $50 a po; /html/fot/2005-01/msg00143.html (11,441 bytes)
5. Re: valves (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 15:16:08 -0600; Does anyone know where to get good racing valves for the 1500 spitfire? The closest stem diameter Manley has is 0.3105 and 0.3095 Milodon does not have anything. Ferrara has 0.313 Thanks Matt; /html/fot/2004-11/msg00217.html (6,495 bytes)
6. Re: intake port diameters (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 18:02:51 -0600; I am not sure about the port sizes but the 1500 came with a big valve head, probably had larger ports to go with the valves.; /html/fot/2004-11/msg00271.html (7,317 bytes)
7. Re: large runner 1500 (single ZS) manifold needed (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 18:00:30 -0600; I recently flowed an new stock1.0 inch manifold, 28" of water, manifold only, #3 port only, 85cfm. I also flowed a 1.25 under the same conditions, 105cfm. If you can do onything to them, the most imp; /html/fot/2004-11/msg00272.html (8,756 bytes)
8. Re: eBay Aluminum Valve Cover # 4507045026 (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 18:11:32 -0600; I have one. I needed to put sealant around the oil filler neck as that leaked. Then I made o-ring seals for the hold downs because they leaked. I drilled and inserted short pins in the gasket surface; /html/fot/2004-11/msg00273.html (8,672 bytes)
9. Re: lighten the flywheel (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2004 08:39:50 -0500; I have seen an all aluminum flywheel on an SCCA Spit. One piece, steel inset for a small diameter clutch. large cut outs from the :ring: to the clutch, like the spokes of a wheel. trick in a fast car; /html/fot/2004-09/msg00020.html (8,065 bytes)
10. Re:spitfire intake manifolds (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:13:43 -0500; In the past I have requested leads on spitfire manifolds, one carb, runner ID's or about 1&3/16 inches. I now believe they may have originated on 1970 to 1974 Spitfires. I also believe they bear stan; /html/fot/2004-09/msg00150.html (6,402 bytes)
11. 1500 spitfire intake manifold (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 17:52:56 -0500; I need several (early?) spitfire intake manifolds. Single carburetor, preferably SU but that can be handled. The important dimension is that the runners to the head have a ID of 1.25 inches not 1.0 i; /html/fot/2004-08/msg00251.html (6,759 bytes)
12. Re: flywheel bolt lube? (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 09 Jul 2004 16:02:12 -0500; I can't seem to find my sheets right now but the answer to torqueing with locktite can be obtatianed by asking locktite.; /html/fot/2004-07/msg00041.html (10,286 bytes)
13. Re: flywheel bolt lube? (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 23:45:18 -0500; I don't twist the head off but I do test them for stretch failure torque. Their published torque seem to be a little lower than that, but not much lower.; /html/fot/2004-07/msg00090.html (11,720 bytes)
14. Re: Spitfire transmissions (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 17:16:26 -0500; I use the Quafe in the green spit. I used a GT-6 before and have lots of parts, hardened gears, tailshafts etc. Because we had trouble getting parts for the black spits GT-6 trans we converted to TR-; /html/fot/2004-06/msg00161.html (8,437 bytes)
15. piston rings (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 08 May 2004 18:57:35 -0500; I find that although total seal still offers rings for the 1500 spitfire in 0.040 over size it no longer offers a moly top ring and a low tension oil ring. Does anyone no a source for these - either; /html/fot/2004-05/msg00099.html (6,332 bytes)
16. Spitfire liners (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 08:54:57 -0500; I need to sleeve one of my engines. Does anyone know of a good source of nickel rich liners for the 1300 1500 engine 2.940 inch diameter bore? Thanks Matt FP 1500 Spitfire; /html/fot/2004-05/msg00146.html (6,365 bytes)
17. Re: Re Clevite bearings (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 11:11:56 -0500; Not all clevite bearings are tri-metal. Bought a set for my triumph and they were aluminium.; /html/fot/2004-04/msg00011.html (8,181 bytes)
18. help vintage non-triumph (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 11:54:20 -0500; I race a FP spitfire in SCCA I just unearthed a 40 year garage queen from my garage, making room for the overhaul of the spit after overreving it and finding copper in the oberg. I am thinking of try; /html/fot/2004-04/msg00014.html (6,958 bytes)
19. Re: spit rain tires (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 09:04:26 -0500; Does anyone know of any high performance tires that would be good in the rain and fit 6" wide spitfire rims?; /html/fot/2004-04/msg00282.html (6,619 bytes)
20. Re: Engine coatings (score: 1): Author: matt matthews <mattspit@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 15:07:31 -0500; I use Polydyne coatings in Houston. I use two different coatings, layered, on the bearings. I was told by the original engine builder the he could not get the 1500 Spit to live long without them. Nor; /html/fot/2004-04/msg00310.html (8,086 bytes)

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