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81. Re: blatant etc (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 15:30:13 -0700; Hey Justin! Any further work on a Spitfire version of that "Marvelous" Product????? Joe (C); /html/fot/2002-11/msg00261.html (7,879 bytes)
82. Re: TR-4 accelerator linkage shaft (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 19:46:01 -0700; Maybe this is a good time to convert it to cable linkage. My experience is that it is much more accurate and less prone to wear. Regards, Joe (C); /html/fot/2002-11/msg00307.html (9,176 bytes)
83. Re: Triumph Wins (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 16:47:38 -0700; If my efforts finally pay off, you will be able to run against competition that is much closer than the wealth of Lotus 7 clones that are perpetual class national champions. There is a study current; /html/fot/2002-10/msg00049.html (8,592 bytes)
84. Re: Differential Covers (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 13:42:23 -0700; I am curious how one would connect a cooler to a diff (particularly one on a Spitfire). What troubles me is the fact that there is no inherent pumping action that would force the oil through a cooler; /html/fot/2002-09/msg00017.html (8,896 bytes)
85. Re: Differential Covers (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 15:35:43 -0700; I guess knowing precisely where to drill and tap a hole for the output and input tubes would be the real concern! Joe; /html/fot/2002-09/msg00021.html (8,477 bytes)
86. Re: Differential Covers (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 21:37:31 -0700; How about turning on the pump automatically using a temperature actuated switch, sorta like a thermostat for a cooling fan? Joe (C); /html/fot/2002-09/msg00028.html (8,468 bytes)
87. Threads and Dreads (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2002 15:27:24 -0700; It seems like every time there is a meaningful thread on the FOT list about something that is prone to failure, I get plagued with that malady a short time later. First it was the Axle discussion and; /html/fot/2002-09/msg00080.html (6,975 bytes)
88. More on the Diff problem (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 18:36:59 -0700; Today I removed and disassembled the diff. What I found amazed and mystified What I did NOT find was a totally blown up diff. In fact there was very little in the way of metal fragments in the oil. T; /html/fot/2002-09/msg00106.html (6,991 bytes)
89. Re: Race report (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 12:06:53 -0700; Here's something of interest: There are 2 Spitfires entered in DP at the nationals. 12 18 Duane A. Dunham 64 Trimumph Spitfire Hoosier Dix 52.247 51.084 50.483 50.483 (0.021) 13 4 Rocky Entriken 64 T; /html/fot/2002-09/msg00119.html (7,334 bytes)
90. Re: Phantom Grip LSD (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 16:38:27 -0700; Since Jerry is a FOT member, is he giving us FOT discounts????? Joe (C); /html/fot/2002-09/msg00169.html (8,031 bytes)
91. Continuing saga of my Diff (Quaife) (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 19:56:30 -0700; I sent the Quaife off to Quaife America to have it checked out and the prognosis was that it was ok! That left me baffled as to what let go. So I dug into it today to see what was amiss. What I found; /html/fot/2002-09/msg00222.html (7,133 bytes)
92. Re: Limited Prep (was Re: Prather retraction 2) (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 08:00:20 -0700; Alas! I wish I had that problem. I am forced by SCCA to run in a class that has a minimum weight of 1000 pounds. In spite of everything I have done to lighten the car, it still weighs in at about 147; /html/fot/2002-09/msg00298.html (8,769 bytes)
93. Re: Spitfire axel conversion (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 11:14:37 -0700; I am wondering where the Spitfire Axles are prone to failure. I recently pulled the axles out of my Chevy pickup and discovered that they are not all that much larger than the ones on my Mk1 Spit. I; /html/fot/2002-08/msg00036.html (7,562 bytes)
94. Re: Spitfires in SCCA FP/GP Classes (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 13:15:29 -0700; But since the engine was virtually new when I got it and is highly reliable coupled with the fact that I can't even get all 240 horses to hook up to the pavement, I have forgone doing any further mod; /html/fot/2002-08/msg00040.html (7,447 bytes)
95. Re: Spitfire axel conversion (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 14:33:50 -0700; John, As you may recall, I am using a Quaife LSD and it is common knowledge (you told me this) that the Quaife will not work with the early Diff. This covers me on all the issues you mention. Recentl; /html/fot/2002-08/msg00043.html (8,375 bytes)
96. Re: Speed equation (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 15:06:07 -0700; While both these equations may come up with the same figure, I suspect that they are based on the gearbox having a top gear of 1:1 ratio. What about my gearbox that has 2 more gears that are both ove; /html/fot/2002-08/msg00054.html (9,116 bytes)
97. Re: Speed equation (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 15:13:20 -0700; Never mind, I think I just answered my own question. I failed to notice that both the differential ratio and the final drive ratio were in the equation. Cheers, Joe (C); /html/fot/2002-08/msg00055.html (9,766 bytes)
98. Re: Speed equation (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 15:36:18 -0700; I just did my own spreadsheet using Mark's formula and if this is correct, I could theoretically get 200 mph out of my Spitfire (If I was crazy enough to drive it at full speed, that is)! :) Joe; /html/fot/2002-08/msg00058.html (10,097 bytes)
99. Re: Speed equation (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 16:35:58 -0700; Well, considering that the engine and gearbox were designed to propel a 2800 pound car and the Spit weighs in at a bit over 1450, I suspect that the top end would be significantly more than I would c; /html/fot/2002-08/msg00061.html (8,393 bytes)
100. Re: Spitfire axle conversion (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 20:40:03 -0700; This thread has either been very timely, or a big Jinx! Yesterday at the Phoenix monthly autocross, I broke an axle that was modified by Clive Averill. The break was at the point where the Rabbit sha; /html/fot/2002-08/msg00085.html (6,961 bytes)

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