- 161. Re: Triumph book (score: 1)
- Author: Cwn74@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 20:58:52 EDT
- Did you really want to sell all 250 copies for #8.50 ? Cost per item: <NOBR>#0.03<NOBR>(Not sold individ Oops? Clark In a message dated 8/10/2006 5:39:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, standardtriumph@
- /html/spitfires/2006-08/msg00023.html (7,551 bytes)
- 162. Spitfire alternator swap (score: 1)
- Author: Cwn74@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 10:22:10 EST
- This is a small bearing 1296 engine that is now equipped with a Lucas Alternator. I have long suspected that the smaller pulley that was designed for use with the original generator is spinning the a
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00000.html (7,378 bytes)
- 163. Re: 68 Mk II Suspension Overhaul and Upgrade (score: 1)
- Author: Cwn74@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 00:10:53 EST
- 1968 Spitfire Mk II is Mk 3 perhaps? Clark 74 Spitfire, 71 Stag "Reality... it's not what you think" Clark W. Nicholls CWNicholls@aol.com _www.cwnicholls.com_ (http://www.cwnicholls.com/) fax: 419-84
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00014.html (7,192 bytes)
- 164. Re: TR:Spitfire - Trunion Question (score: 1)
- Author: Cwn74@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:09:39 EST
- I am in the middle of replaceing shocks/springs/ball joints on my 1975 Spitfire and I noticed I need to replace more. My trunions are loose where they attach to the lower A-Arm. Should I replace the
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00019.html (8,312 bytes)
- 165. Great (Triumph Herald) one for those with broadband... (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <CWN74@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:40:14 -0500
- Not recommended for Dial-up! You've all heard of YouTube, right? There's a great British TV show called Top Gear. If you go to www.YouTube.com and do a search of Top Gear you'll see all the shows ava
- /html/spitfires/2007-01/msg00036.html (8,229 bytes)
- 166. Re: [Spits] Early Spitty air cleaners (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:29:14 -0400
- I thought the European setup was 1-1/2" SU's... If you have the 1-1/4" SU setup from a Mk3 Spitfire then yes. There are several style air cleaner elements depending if they're enclosed or out there i
- /html/spitfires/2008-03/msg00027.html (7,546 bytes)
- 167. Re: [Spits] Early Spitty air cleaners (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:29:45 -0400
- Here's my filter info pages... http://www.cwnicholls.com/spitfire02c.html http://www.cwnicholls.com/spitfire02f.html Clark Clark W. Nicholls '72 Stag '74 Spitfire "Reality... It's not what you think.
- /html/spitfires/2008-03/msg00030.html (7,138 bytes)
- 168. Re: [Spits] Spitfire Leg Room (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:10:39 -0400
- I'm assuming you are speaking from the driver's point of view. I'm 6' 1" (32" inseam) and as the driver I find I have more legroom than I need with the seat all the way back on the slide in my '74 Sp
- /html/spitfires/2008-03/msg00036.html (8,177 bytes)
- 169. Re: [Spits] differential reassembly (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:05:42 -0500
- I noticed a clicking from the rear of my 74 Spitfire a couple of years ago. It occurred on turning, not going straight. (you can feel the clicking by turning only one stub-axle and holding the other
- /html/spitfires/2009-01/msg00027.html (7,178 bytes)
- 170. Re: [Spits] Spitfire sighting! Gas Pump Girls (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:12:26 -0500
- I'm showing my age, but how about Joe E. Ross (officer Toody of Car 54 Where Are You) as the first thug, Bruno, to get the 2x4 to the head? Oooh Oooh... http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0743533/ Clark Clar
- /html/spitfires/2009-01/msg00048.html (8,412 bytes)
- 171. Re: [Spits] Safety Switch? (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:12:57 -0500
- Any inertia switch should work. They are in all cars with electric fuel pumps to my knowledge. It is a simple switch to interrupt power to the fuel pump in a crash. My mother's 1985 Mercury had one i
- /html/spitfires/2009-02/msg00027.html (6,725 bytes)
- 172. Re: [Spits] Safety Switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:30:28 -0500
- If it works how do you start the car? Clark Clark W. Nicholls 1972 Stag 1974 Spitfire (and 2 rusty GT6's needing restoration) "Reality, it's not what you think." I installed the switch that is contro
- /html/spitfires/2009-02/msg00035.html (7,489 bytes)
- 173. Re: [Spits] Safety Switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:27:52 -0500
- Depending on what you want to do, an inertia switch will protect you in an accident (they are not dependent on the mass of the car to work) and an oil pressure switch will help in a loss of oil press
- /html/spitfires/2009-02/msg00038.html (7,454 bytes)
- 174. Re: [Spits] Separating spring from Diff (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:09:53 -0400
- Of course you know the GT6 rear end is 3.27 ratio and the Spitfire is 3.89 Clark Clark W. Nicholls 1972 Stag 1974 Spitfire (and 2 rusty GT6's needing restoration) "Reality, it's not what you think."
- /html/spitfires/2009-03/msg00030.html (7,543 bytes)
- 175. Re: [Spits] Dolly or Trailer (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 09:54:06 -0400
- U-Haul used to rent dual axle trailers. If loaded properly it should tow fine. Andy Mace and I used to tow with a rather basic single axle trailer with no complaints either. (Andy even did a hair rai
- /html/spitfires/2009-04/msg00005.html (7,463 bytes)
- 176. Re: [Spits] Dolly or Trailer (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 17:30:58 -0400
- Another point is are you willing to drive 5 hours with a dolly only to determine a trailer is needed? Check with U-Haul in the vicinity of the GT6 if you are doing this to reserve/standby a trailer.
- /html/spitfires/2009-04/msg00010.html (7,507 bytes)
- 177. Re: [Spits] trunk light (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:40:02 -0400
- I don't remember any boot (trunk) light in my Spitfire, but If I was adding one I'd use one with a built in switch that goes on when the boot lid is lifted up and mount it on the boot lid. Probably a
- /html/spitfires/2009-04/msg00025.html (7,539 bytes)
- 178. Re: [Spits] High-torque starter fitting (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:53:43 -0400
- Who did you purchase it from? Clark Clark W. Nicholls 1972 Stag 1974 Spitfire (and 2 rusty GT6's needing restoration) "Reality, it's not what you think." _____________________________________________
- /html/spitfires/2009-04/msg00031.html (7,221 bytes)
- 179. Re: [Spits] Exhaust Manifold '78 (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 19:54:27 -0400
- Hi Paul, I have at least one cast manifold, probably early 70's 1500 or 1300. No air ports. Presently lost in the piles, but when you get things figured out get in touch, I'm presently shuffling my p
- /html/spitfires/2009-05/msg00004.html (7,422 bytes)
- 180. [Spits] 1960 Corvair ad - Lime Rock (score: 1)
- Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <cwn74@aol.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 20:44:11 -0400
- Any old timers out there? Wondering what Lime Rock looked like in 1960? My friend Trevor found this video on YouTube, watch it, you won't regret it! It should generate some questions for John Fitch!
- /html/spitfires/2009-05/msg00010.html (6,871 bytes)
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