- 101. First time out-cruise in experience (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 11:52:20 -0400
- I had to tell someone about my first time out this season in my GT6+. I went to a local "cruise in". A friend of mine has a Mk3 Spitfire, and he and I were the only Triumphs there. There was a Mini a
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00025.html (7,120 bytes)
- 102. Re: wheel bearings AND u-joints (score: 1)
- Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 20:25:02 -0400
- I found that the u-joints on my main driveshaft (propshaft for those across the pond) had no noise or movement. Howver, after removing the driveshaft to have it balanced I discovered the u-joints we
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00350.html (9,764 bytes)
- 103. How to find "top dead center"? (score: 1)
- Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 15:07:28 -0400
- I just got a leak down tester and wanted to use it on my GT6 today. However, not being a mechanic, I don't know how to set each cylinder I'm testing at Top Dead Center. Is there an easy way to tell?
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00162.html (7,515 bytes)
- 104. Fw: How to find "top dead center"? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 11:22:09 -0400
- down test. TDC 180 The no, internal this the 'bang.' tester pushed the I /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net /// with n
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00176.html (13,941 bytes)
- 105. Leak down test results...recomendations? (score: 1)
- Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 13:58:11 -0400
- Thanks to Mark Holbrook, I've successfully completed the leak down test of my GT6+ with unhappy results: Compression leak down w/ air escaping from appearance of spark plugs Cyl #1: 152 70% intake an
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00195.html (8,170 bytes)
- 106. Fw: aircraft stripper (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 12:48:04 -0400
- primer don't Cost for about I took my frame to Cincinnatti Metal Finishing last year to have it alkalin dipped to remove all paint, grease, etc. from inside and outside the frame. Cost was $250.00.
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00273.html (7,515 bytes)
- 107. Re: heat insulation (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 12:53:28 -0400
- "Dynomat" Kevin, I like the description you gave of this material, but I couldn't find it on McMaster-Carr's website. Do you know what they call it? TIA, Mike Ross http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross/
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00302.html (7,506 bytes)
- 108. Fw: Leak down test results...recomendations? (score: 1)
- Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:14:13 -0400
- Thanks to Mark Holbrook, I've successfully completed the leak down test of my GT6+ with unhappy results: Compression leak down w/ air escaping from appearance of spark plugs Cyl #1: 152 70% intake an
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00316.html (8,227 bytes)
- 109. Re: Cylinder Compression (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 17:20:22 -0400
- I used a small rubber hose to listen through and noted air escaping from the oil dipstick hole (with the dipstick out). This tells me I must have air leaking past the piston rings. When I hear air es
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00322.html (8,199 bytes)
- 110. Re: Cylinder Compression (score: 1)
- Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 00:44:44 -0400
- I did check each cylinder, one at a time, with both valves closed. The list I posted with leaks was where the most obvious air was escaping. Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross 63 Mk1 Spitfire 66
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00327.html (9,556 bytes)
- 111. Leg room modifications (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 08:33:27 -0400
- I am fairly tall and would like to modify the firwall of the drivers side of my GT6 to give my right leg more extension to prevent cramps. Do any of you recall reading about modifications to extend t
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00460.html (6,984 bytes)
- 112. Re: youger owners (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:36:41 -0400
- Here here, Fred! When I was a kid of 17 (over 30 years ago) I bought a Spitfire, and would have loved to have a groupe of other Spitfire owners to help me better maintain and enjoy my car. Mike Ross
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00485.html (8,952 bytes)
- 113. Mk1 vs Mk2 seat frames? (score: 1)
- Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 20:39:00 -0400
- Does anyone know if there is a difference in the Mk1 vs the Mk2 seat frame? Also, will the Mk1 seat foams and covers fit the Mk2 frame. I've gotten conflicting information on this and would like to k
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00300.html (7,718 bytes)
- 114. Re: Highway driving (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 09:20:07 -0400
- I too am able to keep up with traffic, but hate to drive next to semi truck trailers. Every time a drive over a bridge or expansion repair joint in the highway my Spit jumps and therefore by the end
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00415.html (8,980 bytes)
- 115. Source for Vehicle ID's (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 10:15:19 -0400
- Does anyone know of a source for matching Commission numbers with engine, body, and other component numbers. I need proof that my Commission # is FC8272 L and not VC82721 as stated on the title. Evid
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00668.html (7,362 bytes)
- 116. Re: Source for Vehicle ID's (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 13:58:38 -0400
- Thanks to Andre, John, Paul, Joe and anyone I may have missed for the information and links to find the necessary I.D. numbers. Another BIG plus for the list. Mike '63 Spitfire '66 Spitfire '68 Spitf
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00698.html (7,797 bytes)
- 117. Re: Nuts & Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 23:29:53 -0400
- Try: http://nutty.com/assortments.html . Good luck, assortment Thanks
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00012.html (7,212 bytes)
- 118. Larger anti roll bar (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:15:36 -0400
- Has anyone put a larger anti roll bar on their Spitfire or GT6 and found they had to refabricate the mounting plate onto which it attaches to the frame? I just checked mine and find that the mounting
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00171.html (6,916 bytes)
- 119. Re: GT6 doors on a Spit tub. Been there.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 19:12:07 -0400
- Hi Clark, I was glad to read your email concerning the GT6 doors, particularly the part about keeping the squired off backs of the windows. I'm doing the same swap using '69 GT6 doors with '68 Spitfi
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00232.html (8,840 bytes)
- 120. Re: Larger anti roll bar (score: 1)
- Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
- Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 23:35:08 -0400
- Mine do have cracks and on one side half of the weld to the frame is broken loose. If anything, I'll just weld up the cracks and maybe add a strip of metal with proper holes. I'll check out JC Whitn
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00244.html (8,231 bytes)
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