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1. Re: cranks (score: 1): Author: David Robertson <david@robertson.org.nz>; Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 20:28:50 +1300; center crankshaft, I know cross-drilling a crank to improve oil flow to the bearings is a common racing modification for V8 engines although I haven't seen it recommended anywhere for Spitfires. You; /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00072.html (7,469 bytes)
2. Mk IV Bonnet Pivot Bushing (score: 1): Author: David Robertson <david@robertson.org.nz>; Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:48:35 +1200; I'm assuming I need a new bushing for the bonnet hinge on my Mk IV - I can lift the front right corner up about 1/2 inch with the bonnet closed. I can't actually see them listed in any catalogs - any; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00137.html (6,956 bytes)
3. Re: Stripped front sealing block (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 06:54:56 +1200; Repair it - you can get thread repair kits. Helicoil is probably the best-known brand. The kit usually has a drill, a tap, an insertion tool & a packet of repair coils. They're easy to use. Regards,; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00084.html (8,271 bytes)
4. Mk IV Spitfire Diff Inerchange? (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Sat, 17 May 2003 22:21:04 +1200; It sounds like the diff on my Mk IV Spitfire is dying. Getting a replacement might be a problem. Does anyone what will interchange - other models of Spitfires, Heralds, Toledos? Regards, David Rober; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00208.html (7,008 bytes)
5. Diff Interchange Again (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 12:16:05 +1200; Thanks to all who replied of the diff interchange for my Mk IV. I've been offered a diff from a 13/60 Herald at a good price. From the replies, it appears that will work except the flanges probably; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00224.html (7,205 bytes)
6. Re: Help with engine squeeking noise-damaged? (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2003 12:43:01 +1200; Maybe no oil to the rocker shaft? Regards, David Robertson 1961 Thunderbird 1978 Triumph 2500S 1974 Triumph Spitfire <<< Life is too short to drive boring cars >>> http://www.robertson.org.nz/David1.; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00090.html (8,784 bytes)
7. Spitfire - one carb too rich (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 15:26:12 +1200; I've been trying to get my Mk IV Spitfire runnung a bit smoother. I've found the peoblem appears to be the rear carb (HS2 SU I think). It's running too rich - if I lift the piston with the little ro; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00284.html (8,008 bytes)
8. More on Spitfire running rich (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 17:10:32 +1200; First, thanks for all the replies - you guys are great! I decided to start from scratch. I've replaced points and plugs. Gap set correctly for both, dwell is within spec, timing is correct. So I'm c; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00306.html (8,445 bytes)
9. Re: Differential problem, cont. (was goldarndest thing) (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 09:10:09 +1200; Have a look under 'Bearings' in the Yellow Pages. Any bearing shop will be able to supply a circlip if you give them the shaft diameter & width of the groove. Regards, David Robertson 1961 Thunderbi; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00327.html (8,936 bytes)
10. Spitfire running rich - fixed !!! (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 17:15:44 +1200; New jets and needles arrived today. Jets looked about the same but the plastic bit on the new ones is red (which I've been told is correct) while the old ones were black. Needles were way different.; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00347.html (7,338 bytes)
11. Re: Tuning a Mk I for more power (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 07:20:30 +1300; I have a copy of the booklet "Triumph Spitfire Competition Preparation", published by the Standard-Triumph Competition Department in 1964. The ignition timing recommendation there is to set it to 13; /html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00070.html (7,136 bytes)
12. RE: Off Topic - Who owns who? (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 07:57:34 +1300; /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00098.html (7,538 bytes)
13. Re: Headlight Switch (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 08:33:50 +1300; If it's any help, my Mk IV (1974) has the switch with the two logos facing left. The logos are almost worn off so I think the switch is probably original. Regards, David Robertson 1961 Thunderbird 19; /html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00187.html (9,050 bytes)
14. Re: Zenith Stromberg - ZS - SU -? (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 15:09:12 +1300; SU stands for 'Skinners Union' - as in animal skins! The company started as a family leather business and the early carbs used a leather bellows instead of the piston. Regards, David Robertson 1961 T; /html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00218.html (7,479 bytes)
15. Replacement Wiper Switch (score: 1): Author: david@robertson.org.nz; Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 07:37:54 +1300; Hi all, I'm new on here - my first question: I've just received a new wiper switch for my Spitfire. It's supposed to be a Lucas replacement but it's really nothing like the original. The car is a 197; /html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00211.html (7,394 bytes)

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