- 201. [Spits] GT6 Rear Hub Bearings (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:31:58 -0500
- Does anyone have access to a reference to set of step-by-step directions for the replacement of the rear hub bearings, hubs and axels for a 1972 GT6? I need guidance to make sure that the bearings ar
- /html/spitfires/2010-01/msg00029.html (6,727 bytes)
- 202. Re: [Spits] GT6 Rear Hub Bearings (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:08:54 -0500
- I should have mentioned that I have a 1972 GT6 MKIII with a rotor flex rear axle. I can get the hub off, but the axle seems hard to turn, due to maybe not enough end float with the end nut. Dan Parro
- /html/spitfires/2010-01/msg00030.html (9,098 bytes)
- 203. Re: [Spits] dimensions needed please (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 08:59:29 -0500
- I'm curious, are you adding the top louvers to your GT6? If so, where did you get the louvers? Dan Parrott Savannah, Ga 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ" 1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph" Did you find
- /html/spitfires/2010-03/msg00002.html (8,381 bytes)
- 204. [Spits] Clutch Release Bearing Orientation (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 May 2010 18:05:11 -0400
- In the installation procedure for the Ford Type-9 transmission, I'm about to install the clutch release bearing. The question is, which way does it go? I expect that the flat side of the bearing face
- /html/spitfires/2010-05/msg00023.html (6,885 bytes)
- 205. [Spits] GT-6 Rear Engine Plate (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:57:58 -0400
- In fitting my new Ford Type 9 5 speed transmission to my GT-6 engine, I discovered that the bolt holes for the alloy rear engine plate do not align with the bell housing bolt holes. I got the top thr
- /html/spitfires/2010-06/msg00001.html (7,241 bytes)
- 206. Re: [Spits] (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:18:22 -0400
- Front or rear? I can supply either. Dan Parrott Savannah, Ga 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ" 1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph" 1957 Chevy Bel Air "Mayflower" I am replacing the brake pipes on my 198
- /html/spitfires/2010-06/msg00019.html (8,893 bytes)
- 207. Re: [Spits] Spitfires +GPS (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:20:08 -0400
- I thought of using a "swinging trap" door (press a button and the GPA swings up out of the dash) to mount my Garmin in the ashtray area. I'm not sure if there is enough room below the dash for the GP
- /html/spitfires/2010-08/msg00019.html (9,235 bytes)
- 208. Re: [Spits] Gas Tank Sending Unit Seal (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 10:54:17 -0400
- You can purchase a fuel resistant ring seal from Victoria British. Part number 10-062. $.95 each. Dan Parrott Savannah, Ga 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ" 1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph" 1957 Chev
- /html/spitfires/2010-10/msg00002.html (7,747 bytes)
- 209. [Spits] Spitfire Rear Tire Well Flares (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 16:22:51 -0500
- __._,_.___Does anyone make pre-fab Rear Tire flares for a Spitfire? Dan Parrott Savannah, Ga 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ" 1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph" <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/g
- /html/spitfires/2011-01/msg00003.html (6,784 bytes)
- 210. [Spits] Nipondenso Alternator Installation (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:49:44 -0500
- Has any ever installed one of those high-output Nipondenso alternator in a GT6? The unit has the large stud on one side, with a circular area with three spade fittings in a "pi" configuration marked
- /html/spitfires/2011-01/msg00009.html (7,502 bytes)
- 211. Re: [Spits] Still a few (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:23:56 -0400
- I'm here, too. But the weather is 87 degrees and clear, except for the Tree I'll retire for good this week. Then I can marry my 1978 Spitfire tub to the 1973 GT6 MkIII frame and supercharged engine.
- /html/spitfires/2011-03/msg00017.html (10,801 bytes)
- 212. Re: [Spits] Spitfire Pertronix (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:15:00 -0400
- I have a Pertronix in my 1980 1500. Works great, never a problem. The VB catalog, page 137, shows several models for Spits from 1966 through 1980. Spitted ones, After chasing an intermittent miss, I
- /html/spitfires/2011-06/msg00015.html (7,710 bytes)
- 213. Re: [Spits] High Beam Failure (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:02:01 -0400
- About 10 years ago, I replaced my Lucas Spit Alternator with an exchange from Pep Boys. Later, as I was driving home (with the radio and headlamps on), I hit the turn signal to turn left onto the Tru
- /html/spitfires/2011-07/msg00015.html (13,295 bytes)
- 214. Re: [Spits] Weird attachments (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:15:20 -0400
- I've started receiving two or three a week. Dan Parrott Savannah, Ga 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ" 1972/1978 Spit Six Project car "Joseph" 1957 Chevy Bel Air "Mayflower" Today, I started getting message
- /html/spitfires/2011-07/msg00024.html (8,136 bytes)
- 215. Re: [Spits] spitfire parcel tray supports (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:43:35 -0500
- I assume that you are referring to the two padded bars located at the bottom of the two parcel trays from the center console to the A-Pillars. 1. The "crash bar" is installed with the widest part on
- /html/spitfires/2012-02/msg00003.html (10,693 bytes)
- 216. Re: [Spits] spitfire parcel tray supports (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:52:28 -0500
- You are right! There is a difference in the two pieces. In the attached pic, the right end is flat for about one inch and the other end is flat for about two inches. I inspected my Spit and found the
- /html/spitfires/2012-02/msg00005.html (10,844 bytes)
- 217. [Spits] Oil Pump Priming-Maybe a dumb question (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:27:32 -0400
- I'm getting ready to fire up the engine in my Spit 6 Project car and was about to use a drill to prime the oil pump. I removed the dizzy and found the gear, still mated to the cam shaft. I guess I ne
- /html/spitfires/2012-04/msg00017.html (10,171 bytes)
- 218. [Spits] HIF 44 SU Carb Manual? (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 17:25:12 -0400
- Does anyone have a recommendation for the installation, tuning and use of the HIF 44 SU 1.75 inch Carburetor? I need to set the air/fuel mixture, idle, choke, etc. There is a book called "SU Workshop
- /html/spitfires/2012-05/msg00042.html (10,335 bytes)
- 219. [Spits] Brown Houndstooth Fabric (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 15:25:02 -0400
- I'm using modified Miata seats for my SpitSix project. I would like a nod to originality by using tan interior with brown Houndstooth fabric in the inserts. Does anyone have a source for some materia
- /html/spitfires/2012-05/msg00068.html (10,764 bytes)
- 220. Re: [Spits] Brown Houndstooth Fabric (Miata seats) (score: 1)
- Author: "Daniel Parrott" <parrotthead01@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:38:30 -0400
- I already made the modifications to the Miata seats using the guidance from Paul Tegler's Mega Spitfire site. I'm 5'-8", so I don't anticipate and problems with fitting in. In fact, I did trial run b
- /html/spitfires/2012-06/msg00003.html (14,622 bytes)
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