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1. RE: [Spit] Synthetic gearbox oil? Yay or nay (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Tue, 1 May 2007 14:32:48 -0400; Rumour had it way back when Group 44 was running the Triumphs in SCCA Nationals that they used Redline synthetic in the diffs and trannys, even though they were sponsored by Quaker State... Back then; /html/spitfires/2007-05/msg00003.html (7,238 bytes)
2. RE: [Spit] Transmission Troubles (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 12:45:03 -0400; There is a thrust washer on the main transmission shaft held in place by a steel o-ring that fits in a groove in the shaft. It holds the gears, etc, in position on the mainshaft. If the ring comes lo; /html/spitfires/2007-05/msg00010.html (7,617 bytes)
3. RE: [Spit] Transmission Trouble Update - again (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Mon, 7 May 2007 13:54:15 -0400; There is a thrust washer on the main transmission shaft held in place by a steel o-ring that fits in a groove in the shaft. It holds the gears, etc, in position on the mainshaft. If the ring comes l; /html/spitfires/2007-05/msg00017.html (7,747 bytes)
4. RE: [Spit] British Cars Must Go - Los Angeles! (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 21:20:53 -0400; Website for Peter's Marina Motors: http://englishcars.com/ == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org; /html/spitfires/2007-05/msg00020.html (6,924 bytes)
5. RE: [Spit] Oiling front trunnions (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:45:44 -0400; I've used grease in my trunnions for over 30 years, never had a problem. I use synthetic now. Of course I'm lucky to drive 1000 miles a year in recent years... Clark 74 Spitfire --Original Message--; /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00024.html (8,068 bytes)
6. RE: [Spit] Oiling front trunnions (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:31:39 -0400; I don't know why you would remove the trunnions to grease them, simply replace the small bolt in the upright with a grease fitting and pump it in till it comes out all over the place, fresh and clean; /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00029.html (8,008 bytes)
7. RE: [Spit] clutch pin query (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:56:37 -0400; That's exactly what I did... 30+ years ago. Still there... Clark --Original Message-- Jim, This is easy, get a bolt from your local hardware store that is long enough that it has +/- 2" of unthreaded; /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00038.html (7,418 bytes)
8. [Spits] Convertible top needed for 74 Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:46:39 -0400; Please reply to Walt! My son, Drew, drives a 1974 Spitfire. His car runs well but is in need of a new convertible top- black is prefered. As a college student and a Triumph owner he is short of bucks; /html/spitfires/2007-07/msg00037.html (7,039 bytes)
9. [Spits] Spit6 For Sale in Baltimore, Maryland (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:21:09 -0400; Is there a website where photos can be seen? More description? What $$ are involved? Thanks, Clark 1979 Spit Six, green, soft and hard top, needs a caring home. John D. Benson 9273 Bellbeck Rd. Parkv; /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00018.html (7,081 bytes)
10. Re: [Spits] Weird engine idle (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:55:44 -0400; Check the spark plug for #3, and the distributor cap. If your test produced a spark on the other 3 cylinders, something is wrong in the #3 circuit. Could be the plug lost its electrode. Try replacing; /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00052.html (7,038 bytes)
11. Re: [Spits] Weird engine idle (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:07:54 -0400; Are you sure there's no spark only on that cylinder? Check the points gap too. Try it on different dist cam lobes, see if it changes. If the distributor is worn and the shaft wobbles it could be wors; /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00053.html (7,152 bytes)
12. Re: [Spits] Weird engine idle (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:57:39 -0400; How long has the Crane system been in? Has it run fine for some time with that or is it a new installation? Does the car run fine for some distance (10-20 miles perhaps) and then start to die? If so; /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00055.html (6,999 bytes)
13. [Spits] Amphicar wanted (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:36:37 -0400; And now for something completely different. Is there anyone on these lists having an Amphicar they're willing to part with? I know at least one/two of us that has one in custody! The phone is a Conne; /html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00020.html (6,504 bytes)
14. Re: [Spits] Outer doorglass weatherstrips - anyone have an (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2007 16:28:19 -0400; I have 2 NOS weatherstrips for my 74 Spitfire I bought decades ago and never It's a miracle I still know where to find them! The metal strip section that tucks in the door and is clipped to the door; /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00016.html (9,994 bytes)
15. Re: [Spits] Gas Prices (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 19:26:24 -0500; Respect has to be earned. My parents gave me an education that taught me to think for myself. Clark --Original Message-- And, Joe - like it or not he IS your president too. Just as Mr. Clinton was mi; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00021.html (7,886 bytes)
16. Re: [Spits] Spitfire distributor- distributor (score: 1): Author: "Clark W. Nicholls" <clarkfot@cwnicholls.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 20:52:13 -0500; I was at SEMA last week and Petronics has a replacement distributor also.. For Lucas or Delco distributor cars. I didn't discuss details. Here's a discussion for an MGB: http://www.mgexperience.net/a; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00028.html (7,657 bytes)

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