- 1. Re: Upper Bonnett Seal? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 10:31:24 -0600
- I'm not sure I understand what you are asking. Are you looking for in addition to the standard seal ( part number 610675 ) or something to replace it? mjb. http://fatchancegarage.com == This list sup
- /html/spitfires/2006-04/msg00078.html (6,665 bytes)
- 2. Re: 1980 Spitfire Head (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 09:24:54 -0600
- The little Kastner competition prep book for the 1500 Spitfire has a chapter on heads. One of the first sentences in that chapter says something like 'mill the head 0.225 in." mjb. == This list suppo
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00043.html (7,248 bytes)
- 3. Re: 1972 Spit for sale update...possible scam (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 10:23:45 -0600
- Don't worry - they have no interest in the car, just your money. You'd only be out the 8 grand, and you could do it all over again! mjb. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Registe
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00072.html (7,627 bytes)
- 4. Re: Insulation of Spitfire MK3 1970 (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 13:30:35 -0600
- Gee, I wonder who was supposed to really get that message? mjb. http://fatchancegarage.com == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/spitfires/2006-06/msg00014.html (6,787 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TR] Copper brake lines. (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Aug 2006 14:26:31 -0600
- Copper brakes lines are not pure copper, but a copper and nickle alloy that has the mechanical strength and durability to be used as brake lines. mjb. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Tr
- /html/spitfires/2006-08/msg00008.html (6,868 bytes)
- 6. Re: Spitfire engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2006 11:13:58 -0600
- It should be REAL easy to tell at a glance if it is an 1147. The early engines had only two intake ports, the other three types had four. Triumph provided four distinct engines for the Spitfire - the
- /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00018.html (7,471 bytes)
- 7. Re: 1500 Spitfire Engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:09:33 -0600
- Sounds like you or your friend need to buy one of Kas Kastner's books on modifications. He goes into various details on such modifications. I think he has a link to book purchases at http://www.kaskk
- /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00077.html (6,908 bytes)
- 8. Re: 1500 Spitfire Engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:18:45 -0600
- Oops. That's http://www.kaskastner.com mjb. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00078.html (6,625 bytes)
- 9. Re: Texas spitfire in need of new home (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2006 23:21:17 -0700
- Good thing Salt Lake City is a fair distance away, or I'd be hooking up the trailer now instead of sitting here reading email. Hope the car finds a good home. mjb. == This list supported in part by T
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00045.html (6,838 bytes)
- 10. Re: 68 Mk II Suspension Overhaul and Upgrade (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:34:18 -0700
- This strikes me as odd. What sort of British car repair place can't get Spitfire parts? mjb. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00013.html (6,995 bytes)
- 11. Re: [Spit] Rolling an empty Spit chassis around (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:32:20 -0600
- If you sell the axles, where will the wheels attach? Or do you mean the inner axles in the diff? mjb. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
- /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00015.html (7,438 bytes)
- 12. Re: [Spit] '69 for sale near Seattle (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:07:21 -0600
- Looks like a reasonable deal, but the LAST thing I need right now is another Spitfire project. One Spit related project this weekend will be moving this list from majordomo to mailman list server sof
- /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00045.html (6,408 bytes)
- 13. Re: [Spits] Clutch questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:46:46 -0600
- Are you sure it is the clutch and not a thrust washer problem? mjb. _______________________________________________ Spitfires mailing list Spitfires@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/listi
- /html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00007.html (6,214 bytes)
- 14. Re: [Spits] Clutch questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:52:57 -0600
- No, the oil pressure won't be affected by the lack of thrust washers. mjb. _______________________________________________ Spitfires mailing list Spitfires@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailm
- /html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00011.html (6,536 bytes)
- 15. Re: [Spits] List message limits (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:48:44 -0700
- Here's someting I recently sent to another Team.Net list. mjb. -- Well, yes and no, sort of. It is an arbitrary limit I just picked. On some of the other big lists, though, it is only 3K. Basically t
- /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00054.html (9,189 bytes)
- 16. Re: [Spits] Softer than stock front springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark J. Bradakis" <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:29:40 -0700
- The free length of the springs is irrelevant. Fitted load, fitted length and such are more important. With a coil over suspension like the Spit's front that isn't perfectly perpendicular to the road
- /html/spitfires/2007-12/msg00029.html (7,851 bytes)
- 17. [Spits] Team.Net spring fund drive (score: 1)
- Author: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 11:48:53 -0600
- Gee, the beginning days of May, usually pleasant spring weather. Woke up to 34 degrees F with light snow falling the other morning here in Salt Lake City. Nice. Springtime indeed! Seasoned subscriber
- /html/spitfires/2008-05/msg00009.html (7,504 bytes)
- 18. Re: [Spits] SU's/needles/jets ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:51:42 -0600
- What are the issues you are trying to fix? Knowing what the current problems are and what you are hoping to achieve will assist in getting needle suggestions that may work. mjb. _____________________
- /html/spitfires/2008-06/msg00016.html (7,005 bytes)
- 19. Re: [Spits] GT6 Oil Pan (score: 1)
- Author: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:16:54 -0700
- No, the GT6 pan is more shallow and has a clearance dimple for the steering rack. The two pans can not be interchanged. mjb. _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://ww
- /html/spitfires/2009-01/msg00030.html (6,461 bytes)
- 20. [Spits] Team.Net spring cleaning (score: 1)
- Author: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:14:48 -0600 (MDT)
- Kind of a cool and rainy Easter here in Salt Lake, no garage work but spending some time with the computers. I'm shuffling some stuff around, updating some software and so on, will be working at it f
- /html/spitfires/2009-04/msg00023.html (7,144 bytes)
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