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81. Re: Lighter flywheels (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 23:02:52 -0400; In addition to Mark's question: If I add a lightened flywheel to an engine being rebuilt I know that I should balance the crank with the flywheel and clutch disc bolted together. But, do I need to bo; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00395.html (8,551 bytes)
82. Re: opening the bonnet (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 09:01:51 -0400; I have two GT6's and three Spits. I can open all by myself. However, on one of the Spits I have to open on the left side. For some reason it hangs up if I try openning on the right. On one of the GT; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00407.html (8,566 bytes)
83. Re: opening the bonnet - on the way! (from another list) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 10:09:22 -0400; Sign me up for 5 sets! I've had two minivans over the past 15 years, and have never had a problem with the struts that don't lock the hatch open. So, I guess my vote would be for the first configura; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00411.html (10,205 bytes)
84. Re: opening the bonnet - on the way! (from another list) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 12:21:12 -0400; I've seen these gas struts attached horizontally at the frame near the front of the engine and inserting into the bonnet forward near the front inner plates lining the headlight recesses. I've also; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00414.html (10,946 bytes)
85. Off topic: Bin Laden toon (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 22:27:23 -0400; I hope you all enjoy this link: http://www.madblast.com/oska/humor_bin.swf Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross 63 Mk1 Spitfire 66 Mk2 Spitfire 68 Mk3 Spitfire (donor body tub for GT6 convertible); /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00562.html (6,913 bytes)
86. GT6 engine barely runs ? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 15:11:55 -0400; I have a question for those real mechanics on the list. My GT6 ran great a couple of days ago. Then I installed new horns and tracked down a short in a turn signal wire. I had to pull the dash and in; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00029.html (7,995 bytes)
87. Re: GT6 engine barely runs ? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 22:37:35 -0400; Thanks Doug and Dan for the clues. Unfortunately neither loose wires or low voltage to the coil seem to be the problem. The battery has to jumped to start, but that's another problem I need to track; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00041.html (9,632 bytes)
88. Re: GT6 engine barely runs ? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2001 23:17:14 -0400; I solved the problem. The spark plug wires were in need of repair, the carburetor float bowls were filled with rust, the fuel filter was too, and the sparkplugs were fouled BUT, those problems were n; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00187.html (9,252 bytes)
89. Timing marks on pulley incorrect? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 23:36:21 -0400; I'm stumped. I just bought a GT6 that ran great until I accidentally and unknowingly rotated the distributor because the P.O. didn't have it bolted tightly. It took me three days to figure out why th; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00199.html (8,982 bytes)
90. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: Timing marks on pulley incorrect? (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 22:07:55 -0400; Since I have run the engine less than 5 minutes total and little more than idle, what do you all think are the chances of having an undamaged engine? BTW, I measured the forward movement of the pulle; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00210.html (9,573 bytes)
91. Re: Timing marks on pulley incorrect? (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 22:31:17 -0400; Thanks to Jason, Nolan Penney, Paul Logue, John Kipping, Greg Rowe, Ben Bacon, Paul Tegler, Scott, Howard and anyone else who replied to my plea for information that I may have missed. You guys are b; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00213.html (10,844 bytes)
92. Re: removing GT6 rear A-arm from upright (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 22:35:04 -0400; It is a good feeling, isn't it? Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross 63 Mk1 Spitfire 66 Mk2 Spitfire 68 Mk3 Spitfire (donor body tub for GT6 convertible) 69 GT6+ (donor chassis for GT6 convertible; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00215.html (7,398 bytes)
93. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: Timing marks on pulley incorrect? (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 23:37:24 -0400; I only hope! Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross 63 Mk1 Spitfire 66 Mk2 Spitfire 68 Mk3 Spitfire (donor body tub for GT6 convertible) 69 GT6+ (donor chassis for GT6 convertible) 70 GT6+ -- Origin; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00217.html (9,296 bytes)
94. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: Timing marks on pulley incorrect? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 22:23:30 -0400; John, Am I correct in assuming that if I push the clutch in and the pulley moves forward, it must be the thrust washer? Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross '63 Spitfire '66 Spitfire '68 Spitfire; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00247.html (10,598 bytes)
95. Re: Self evaluation (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 11:44:48 -0400; does them to they are would America. I have to totally agree with Patrick!!! Mike http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross/ '66 Spitfire '70 GT6+ (maroon) '70 GT6+ (green) '68 Spitfire (body for GT6 conver; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00261.html (15,086 bytes)
96. GT6 Thrust washer question? (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 18:02:13 -0400; Well, I'm ready to pull the engine to look at the thrust washer. The front pulley moves in and out easily 3/16". My questions are, 1) if I remove the oil pan and visualize the dropped thrust washer,; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00315.html (7,930 bytes)
97. Re: GT6 Thrust washer question? (score: 1): Author: "MICHAEL C ROSS" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 21:11:45 -0400; Well, I've pulled the oil pan and found some metal filings in the bottom, but not allot. The thrust washers had fallen out, but were whole. Curiously, one was nearly 1/2 thinner than the other. Both; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00396.html (9,814 bytes)
98. Re: GT6 Thrust washer question? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 23:48:59 -0400; You may be correct that the engine is "Junk". Only time will tell. The only thing I can see by looking inside is that the pistons are new. I'll let all know what the mechanic finds. Mike http://page; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00399.html (11,919 bytes)
99. Re: GT6 Thrust washer question? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 17:47:14 -0400; Unfortunately, after removing the oil pan I found the two thrust washers. They were worn differently indicating that the rear one had been install backward. The rear bearing cap was severely worn, th; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00479.html (15,428 bytes)
100. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: GT6 Thrust washer question? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 00:09:37 -0400; I bought the car from a guy who had receipts for the engine rebuild as well as for all of the car's restoration. I don't know the ability of the mechanic who did the work. The engine was supposed to; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00498.html (10,221 bytes)

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