- 1. Engine rebuild -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Kristjansson" <kristjag@EM.AGR.CA>
- Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 07:11:47 -0500
- According to the Competition Preparation Manual the use of MGB bearings greatly increases bearing life on the 1500. As I recall you may have to have the journals turned to an odd underside but it may
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- 2. ZS CD carb overhaul -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Kristjansson" <kristjag@EM.AGR.CA>
- Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 12:22:09 -0500
- Is the piston sticking up? Try hoding the throttle closed when it is running. Gary '64 Spit, 71 GT6
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00076.html (6,794 bytes)
- 3. Porting and Polishing -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Kristjansson" <kristjag@EM.AGR.CA>
- Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 14:15:14 -0400
- I'd suggest getting a copy of the old BL Competition Preparation Manual. I followed their directions when porting my narrow head GT6 engine and was very happy with the results. Cheers, Gary Kristjans
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00353.html (7,790 bytes)
- 4. Re: Soggy Trousers -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Kristjansson" <kristjag@EM.AGR.CA>
- Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:45:37 -0400
- I've done this before with a Spit MkIV and GT6 MK3 and it's a piece of cake. I suggest cutting the outside of the windsheild gasket with a piece of fine wire and /or a utility knife by placing the bl
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00797.html (9,949 bytes)
- 5. Rusty Flywheel -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Kristjansson" <kristjag@EM.AGR.CA>
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 16:38:51 -0400
- I don't know if it is recommended but I've cleaned up flywheels for both my Spit and GT6 using fine emery paper and have had no problems. I did not notice any significant pitting in either case. Gary
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00885.html (7,620 bytes)
- 6. Thermo switch for Electric Fan conversion - recommendations? (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Kristjansson" <kristjag@EM.AGR.CA>
- Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:18:50 -0400
- Hi Len, Victoria British sells an adjustable fan thermostat which works great! Cheers, Gary Hi all I just spent the evening researching the archives so that I would not have to bother you with this q
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00934.html (7,532 bytes)
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