- 1. spit-6 (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2000 14:50:59 -0400
- hi tommie.... my spit-6 is complete, finished it 3 years ago. i have a 71 spit on a rotoflex gt-6 chassis. i have the spax conversion on the rear with overdrive and a header. i found the gt-6 and pur
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00259.html (7,814 bytes)
- 2. Re: Spit 5 speed (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 10:25:16 -0500
- i have wondered this for years.....seems like the 7 five speed should attach to the spit bell housing, so the starter would connect right up. i believe the main shaft is different so ....how to chang
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00296.html (9,012 bytes)
- 3. Re: Brake m/c "tipping valve nut" (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 10:04:44 -0500
- not certain ....doesn't an 1/2 or 3/4 socket drive extension fit in?
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00427.html (8,076 bytes)
- 4. Re: Brake m/c "tipping valve nut" (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 10:09:34 -0500
- stretch plastic wrap over the master filling hole (when leak is first detected)....then tighten down the lid over this. without any air it keeps the fliud in..... similar to putting a straw in a glas
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00428.html (9,194 bytes)
- 5. Re: Black plastic Dash (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 11:26:18 -0500
- this black plastic dash was on my spit 1970 mkiv....i think it was factory that year.......might be a good base for a hot rod look....adding carbon or colored fiberglass.... geo
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00414.html (7,513 bytes)
- 6. Dash re-finish (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 15:10:24 -0500
- i have saved a number of tr dash boards....alot of times only the varnish is cracked and ugly. in this cash if you remove the dash and carefully peel off the varnish with an exacto knife, heated with
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00244.html (6,632 bytes)
- 7. Re: SU Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 16:33:21 -0400
- ken you must install these carbs... much improved performance. (should do header at the same time) easy throttle linkage setup is to take a strip of scrap metal about the size of a ruler (12 inches b
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00588.html (8,675 bytes)
- 8. Re: U-Joints Bad? (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 13:25:08 -0700
- karl....i would take the car to a shop that has a chassis lift, you can run the car while looking for the noise. if you staet taking it apart you may never find it, you'll end up fixing it when you r
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg01104.html (7,409 bytes)
- 9. Re: GT6 Mk III Stripe Kit (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 10:59:38 -0400
- i have stripes on my 73 mkIII. i have wondered if they were a dealer option. i've never seen this on any car but mine. i have never seen the dealer brochure. my stripe is gold runs on the rocker and
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00106.html (6,914 bytes)
- 10. Re: Hypothetical Question (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:14:43 -0400
- work out a deal and return the car to it's rightfull owner!
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00910.html (7,677 bytes)
- 11. Re: Hypothetical Question (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 12:14:48 -0400
- if my car was stolen i would want the opportunity to get it back...wouldn't you!
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00916.html (8,465 bytes)
- 12. Re: Hypothetical Question (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 12:28:32 -0400
- thank you joe....im glad you agree with me. we would all want a chance to reclaim our stolen property...and let's not start the thread of "how much the insurance company paid" the stolen car victim..
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00919.html (8,953 bytes)
- 13. Re: car just shuts off (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 12:42:28 -0400
- hey mike ...if your 80 still has the lucas electronic ignition that is probably what is causing the car to stop. as it cools it re-starts. you need to by-pass the lucas module on the distributor with
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00922.html (8,033 bytes)
- 14. Re: GT6+ Roadster (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 13:49:15 -0400
- hello john...i have built the same car. i find it is a pleasure to drive. spifire good looks with passing ability and cruising highway capabilities. if you do not have the triumphtune rear suspension
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00750.html (7,317 bytes)
- 15. bench bleed (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 16:15:27 -0500
- hello list...anyone know how to bench bleed a brake master cylinder. i need to rebuild & replace, i would like to have the castrol in it when i bolt it back on. thanks geo
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00201.html (6,261 bytes)
- 16. spit speed (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:34:57 -0800
- i've been well over 100 in a spit down a big hill with the wind... and the bonnet sorta floated up and down staying at about 4 inches max... i thought it was cool and maybe even helped air flow. i've
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00509.html (7,292 bytes)
- 17. tired of tires? (score: 1)
- Author: geo@ohio.net
- Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 14:14:11 -0500
- Hello list....anyone have the best tire size for late model spitfires that doesn't rub? With all the numbers being tossed around I've lost track of what the larger size is? I seem to remember a maili
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00537.html (6,576 bytes)
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