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81. Re: SU float bowl overflows (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 06:31:37 -0400
I had a lot of trouble with my SU's overflowing from the vents. Several things contributed to the problem. First was fuel pressure. The replacement pump I had provided too much fuel pressure. An inli
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00059.html (8,200 bytes)

82. Re: MkIV Spitfire OD (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2004 06:04:34 -0400
Yes, you could do it. Though there are far better alternatives. You could bolt the annulus down, permanently engaging the overdrive ratio. By gutting the sprag clutch assembly engagement of reverse w
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00074.html (7,589 bytes)

83. Re: Spray painting parts? (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2004 06:06:05 -0400
Lots of folks like doing that. By all means, go ahead and do so if you desire So what is the general consensus about spray painting parts to make them look nice? -- The information contained in this
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00075.html (7,685 bytes)

84. Re: 5" Spitfire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 06:06:07 -0400
Yes. The 79&80 Spitfires had those 5" wheels. They are a direct fit to a 78 and you've got more then adequate fender clearance for them. As far as tire size, depends on the profile you chose to run.
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00096.html (7,769 bytes)

85. Re: TR7 wheels on a GT6? (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 06:10:29 -0400
I'm running TR7 wheels on both my Spitfires currently. The stamped steel TR7 wheels were a direct bolt on fit. The wheels already have the chamfered lug holes. The alloy wheels are standard mag wheel
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00097.html (8,277 bytes)

86. Re: Coolant Expansion bottle (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 06:16:04 -0400
Its more a matter that you don't want the expansion bottle to be empty. Doing it as described by the Haynes manual will at worse result in some coolant loss out the vent hole of the expansion bottle
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00098.html (8,185 bytes)

87. Re: Driver side lean (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 06:36:51 -0400
My 1980's have no driver side sag. One has been lightened, the other is bone On those Spitfires I observe suffering from obvious leaning, when talking to the owners not a one has ever had a full 4 wh
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00229.html (9,053 bytes)

88. Re: Trans again (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 06:54:37 -0400
You also may not have the clutch disc well centered on the flywheel. -- The information contained in this communication may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient named above,
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00230.html (7,305 bytes)

89. Re: Swing axle - Was driver's side lean (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 08:26:24 -0400
They both are transverse mounted leaf springs. The earlier spring is a fixed perch, bolted directly to the differential. Since the differential is bolted to the frame, you can think of this type of s
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00231.html (9,596 bytes)

90. Re: Oil Filter Recommendations (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:09:17 -0400
A Fram filter is the last brand I would ever run, but that's just me. I run the Champion SP16 filter on all my vehicles, including the Spitfire. -- The information contained in this communication may
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00235.html (7,723 bytes)

91. Re: 6 cylinder spitfire? (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 06:05:10 -0400
Have you considered simply modifying the engine you've got in order to get more power? http://www.totallytriumph.net/spitfire/engine_building.shtml Consider too how much handling you're willing to g
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00252.html (8,124 bytes)

92. Re: nylock vs lock washers (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2004 06:16:03 -0500
Nylock nuts are infinitely reusable, provided they still provide friction. Aviation A&P practices of replacing nyloc nuts changed to what I've described some years ago. The automotive industry, which
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00006.html (7,801 bytes)

93. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 09:27:21 -0500
Naw. Remove the four bolts holding the rotor onto the hub, a bit of hammer work, and it's off. John, You may already have received an answer to your question, but in case you haven't: The rotor and t
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00031.html (7,795 bytes)

94. Re: Rubber Moulding Kit (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 10:04:06 -0500
Eastwood has it. http://www.eastwood.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=43279&I1.x=60&I1.y=51 Does anyone know of a dealer (online preferred) where I can obtain a rubber molding kit? I want to replace the odd-shape
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00049.html (7,734 bytes)

95. Re: questions on Paul Tegler's Spitfire website (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 06:21:54 -0500
Many cars today do have the circuits split diagonally, for the very reasons you describe. But this involves some other hydraulic circuitry to make it work. Triumph simply split them fore and aft. In
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00080.html (8,434 bytes)

96. RE: Rotoflex vs. Camber Compensator (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:10:14 -0500
About half a year ago there was a conversation about swing springs in the rotoflex rear end here. I had the same question you have. Got forwarded a response from Kas on the subject that you may find
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00088.html (8,296 bytes)

97. Re: Trooper starter (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 06:43:07 -0500
Nicely written article Paul. Here's a rebuild article on that starter motor you might want to tuck away for when you get about 100k miles on it. http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/starter/ The solen
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00116.html (7,541 bytes)

98. Re: Brake MC for late GT6 (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 07:47:32 -0500
http://www.triumphspitfire.com/substitute.html Lists several alternatives, but not a Pinto. Seems to me I did see one on a web page, but it had a home made sort of bracket to mount it. As for rebuild
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00117.html (8,106 bytes)

99. Re: Trans (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 05:53:20 -0500
Aye, it's just a matter of the right parts. And it shifts better then the single rail O/D box, according to those that have it. -- The information contained in this communication may be confidential,
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00123.html (7,318 bytes)

100. Re: removing trans... (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 07:07:29 -0500
Yes, block the back of the engine. A stack of bricks or wood will suffice. Remove both seats and take the tranny out the passenger side. The 4speed isn't bad. An overdrive box is quite a bit heavier.
/html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00149.html (7,498 bytes)


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