- 341. Re: FOT Jackets/Caps (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 09:20:53 -0700
- Depending on the final cost (of course), I would buy one. Joe (C)
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00130.html (7,286 bytes)
- 342. Nomination (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 21:14:02 -0700
- I would like to nominate Kevin Lynch into the fold. Kevin is currently involved with Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing with his Mk1 GT6. He has been active in RMVR since 1996 and could certainly benefit
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00133.html (6,797 bytes)
- 343. Good day for Tiny Tim (sorta) (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 17:25:40 -0700
- Today I finally got to put this Spitfire race car to the test. I traveled to Sierra Vista, AZ for an autocross and had a blast! In taking the thing of the trailer, I managed to destroy the oil cooler
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00135.html (7,410 bytes)
- 344. Spitfire Ignition Question (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 09:43:43 -0700
- I am contemplating making a major upgrade to my ignition system on my Spit Toward that goal, I would like to take a survey of all those out there running Spits as to what they are using and how well
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00144.html (6,424 bytes)
- 345. Re: Haynes manual (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 21:06:44 -0700
- If the pages are falling out, but still readable, do as I have done and get a loose leaf binder and clear inserts to put the pages into. THey will then last forever. KPe
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00159.html (6,484 bytes)
- 346. Re: valve springs (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 08:47:24 -0700
- I experienced a problem with valve springs in the assembly of my 1296 engine. With the head work that went on, the valve seats ended up higher in the head and therefore the springs would not install
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00164.html (7,747 bytes)
- 347. Re: nomination (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 11:02:10 -0700
- I would be happy to second that Nomination! Joe (C)
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00185.html (7,027 bytes)
- 348. GT6 Triple Weber Manifold (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 21:40:05 -0700
- A friend of mine is looking for a triple Weber intake manifold for a GT6. Does anyone know of anyone who has a good used one for sale? If not where can he get the best deal on this item? Joe (C)
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00189.html (6,536 bytes)
- 349. Plug Wires (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 09:17:12 -0700
- I just bought a MSD ignition system and in installing it, I find that they say solid plug wires absolutely cannot be used. They (of Course) recommend their own plug wires that are "Heli-Core" conduc
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00204.html (7,018 bytes)
- 350. Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 10:23:00 -0700
- Thanks to all who have weighed in on the search for Triple Weber manifold for a GT6. I have forwarded several of the more promising messages to the person seeking the part. Hopefully, he will be succ
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00206.html (6,174 bytes)
- 351. Plug Wires (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:52:30 -0700
- Thanks to everyone who weighed in on this one. Today, I went to my local auto parts store and had a look through what they have. To my shock, they provided a set of Borg Warner SELECT magnetic suppre
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00217.html (8,291 bytes)
- 352. Rev Limiter Post Script. (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 18:21:20 -0700
- I discovered the problem I mentioned in the previous post. THere is a pair of jumper wires that must be cut to change the configuration from an 8 cylinder to a 4 cylinder. Snip, snip and it all works
- /html/fot/2000-11/msg00220.html (6,804 bytes)
- 353. Clutch Disk for GT6 gearbox used in a Spit (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 13:15:40 -0700
- Well gang, After 12 times pulling the gearbox to try different shims between the clutch and flywheel to try to resolve the slipping clutch, I GIVE UP!!! The Kevlar Disk I bought from Ted Schumacher i
- /html/fot/2000-10/msg00002.html (7,722 bytes)
- 354. TOM STRANGE (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 08:30:31 -0700
- Sorry to bomb the list, but I have lost the EMAIL address for Tom Strange. Tom, If you are monitoring the list, please contact me. Regards, Joe Curry
- /html/fot/2000-10/msg00011.html (6,156 bytes)
- 355. Re: Clutch Disk for GT6 gearbox used in a Spit (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2000 11:17:48 -0700
- Can you ship the new one first and let me return the old one in that same box? It would save me having to find a suitable shipping container. And I did know that it was 7.25" :) Joe
- /html/fot/2000-10/msg00038.html (9,120 bytes)
- 356. Re: Neat! (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 07:18:54 -0700
- How do you get away with the Webers on a D Production autocross car? The way I read the rule book, the only carbs you can use in that class are SU's and Stromberg's (on a Spit that is). This is one
- /html/fot/2000-10/msg00042.html (8,917 bytes)
- 357. Re: Neat! (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 09:51:46 -0700
- OK, But what class do you run the yellow car in? Joe (C)
- /html/fot/2000-10/msg00047.html (7,383 bytes)
- 358. Re: Neat! (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 10:38:58 -0700
- Ok, That brings me back to my original question regarding carbs. When I was doing my research on classes prior to building Tiny Tim, I found that the only Spitfire class that allows other than ZS and
- /html/fot/2000-10/msg00050.html (7,981 bytes)
- 359. Re: non-tech RE: Neat! (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 10:40:11 -0700
- Ok, We'll start being more "technical". Now I'll talk about "Killer" and "Tiny Tim" rather than referring to the cars by their color!!! Joe (C)
- /html/fot/2000-10/msg00051.html (7,574 bytes)
- 360. Re: Neat! (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 11:45:59 -0700
- I guess then that I am a bit confused by the ambiguity f the SCCA rules. Here's why: The Prepared class for Spitfires (which is supposed to be higher performance that Street Prepared) only allows the
- /html/fot/2000-10/msg00054.html (7,952 bytes)
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