- 1. DGAV Installation (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 18:47:24 -0700
- Getting ready to reinstall my DGAV. I am not certain I have retained all the parts. As I recall it mounts directly to the canon manifold, is that correct? Also, if anyone can point me to some good pi
- /html/spitfires/2005-05/msg00008.html (6,494 bytes)
- 2. Headers and header wrap (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 17:27:17 -0700
- Just about to reassemble with a Bell SS header. I think I want to wrap it, but do not know much about the wraps - except manufacturer hype. Even ran into a site that said wraps destroy the header (th
- /html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00039.html (6,708 bytes)
- 3. RE: "HELP" non lbc (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 17:15:03 -0700
- In addition to Adaware, I browse behind a personal firewall. I get an occasional pop-up (one last night - the first in weeks), and very little other advertising. I connected 24 hrs a day. When I enco
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00087.html (8,994 bytes)
- 4. Exhaust system replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:40:51 -0700
- I must replace the entire exhaust system on my 78 Spit. Before I discovered the large crack in the exhaust manifold, I was going to keep it and renew the rest with stainless steel. Now, I am consider
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00114.html (6,564 bytes)
- 5. Exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 17:28:26 -0700
- I am about ready to reinstall the engine/trans-od/drive shaft in my 78 1500. (assuming I can remember where they go - it's been a long time sitting around) First I want to renew the exhaust with stai
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00205.html (6,375 bytes)
- 6. Engine valances (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 18:52:52 -0700
- http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spitenginepanels.htm The above link has info for making valances. Used it myself, although I haven't fit them to the car yet. -Gary
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00282.html (6,479 bytes)
- 7. 78 spit axle (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:36:34 -0800
- I have a replacement axle for my 78 that is about, as near as I can tell, 3/16 of an inch shorter than the one it's replacing. Is that a enough of a difference to make a difference? -Gary and Judy Ta
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00052.html (6,455 bytes)
- 8. RE: Tonneau Covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:25:33 -0800
- Finally been working on putting the 78 spit rear end back together, starting with the new U-joints on the axle shafts. All of the joints are exceptionally work exceptionally smoothly except the last
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00105.html (8,003 bytes)
- 9. Need an axle (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 20:31:52 -0700
- I need a new axle/u-joint yoke assy) for my 78 Spit 1500. For reference, it is approx 19.5 inches long (axle only). Anyone have a spare? Or know where to look for one? Mine is badly pitted at the inn
- /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00083.html (6,560 bytes)
- 10. Rear Axle Wear (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 13:06:27 -0700
- I have the rear axle (Spit 1500) on the bench. The bearings were well greased and clean. The bearing surfaces on the axle are showing some wear. Particularly the outer bearing surface which, unlike t
- /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00046.html (7,329 bytes)
- 11. Center cap for mag wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 20:41:58 -0700
- I have a set of mag wheels on my Spit1500, I believe they are by American Wheels, but don't know for sure. They are not my favorite but I need to keep them on for a while (measured in dollars). Probl
- /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00099.html (6,824 bytes)
- 12. Luggage Racks (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 07:45:21 -0700
- I have a luggage rack ( as shown here, 6 slat factory/dealer option http://www.triumphspitfire.com/rack.html ) for which I have lost one of the 4 mounting hardware pieces - the chrome cap on the end
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00168.html (7,038 bytes)
- 13. Paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:31:26 -0700
- There was a recent ? about paint codes and paint. After deleting it I ran across this sight which might be useful. -Gary Tash Washington [demime 0.99d.1 removed an attachment of type application/ms-t
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00351.html (6,614 bytes)
- 14. Stripped front sealing block (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 11:27:17 -0700
- Reassembling an engine that's been sitting around here and there and there for 2+ years is a journey of discovery of forgotten problems (not to mention "where is that . .?" "I wonder what goes here?"
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00081.html (8,043 bytes)
- 15. RE: Stripped front sealing block (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 May 2003 13:45:39 -0700
- Thank you to Rob, Doug, Tom and others who responded. This problem leads me to wonder about torque specs. The book says sump to engine block is 20 fp. Maybe that is too much for the sealing block? Al
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00086.html (9,118 bytes)
- 16. Exhaust Systems (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 08:39:53 -0700
- I am considering putting a stainless steel exhaust system on my Spit Two questions: 1. What are the pros and cons of a dual system vs single? 2. Does anyone have any experience with the SS sports sys
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00189.html (6,836 bytes)
- 17. Head retaining studs (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 11:11:28 -0700
- I have recently rejoined the list after a long absence, and coincidentally have resumed work on my Spitfire 1500. I am ready to reassemble the engine, and notice that there are two head retaining stu
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00394.html (7,044 bytes)
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