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1. GT6 Pistons (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:53:51 -0600; Hi All, I'm new to the list, I've been lurking here for about a week. Actually I was a member about 5 years ago when I lived in Hawaii. Alas, I had to sell all 3 of my Spits when I came back to the m; /html/spitfires/2006-07/msg00052.html (9,208 bytes)
2. Need a good carb reference manual (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:53:03 -0600; Team Spitfire, While the engine rebuild on the GT6 goes to the machine shop I'm turning my attention to the 69 Spitfire driver. I just got this car so I'm doing a top down check on all the major syst; /html/spitfires/2006-07/msg00065.html (8,110 bytes)
3. RE: Need a good carb reference manual (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 06:31:22 -0600; Thanks everyone. I ordered the Haynes Carb book. Hopefully it is detailed enough for a lunkhead like me. David Gates (Popeye444@comcast.net) Shelton, Washington 1967 GT6 Comm#KC5188L, Engine#KC5598E; /html/spitfires/2006-07/msg00084.html (6,839 bytes)
4. Overrun valve (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:12:18 -0600; I'm rebuilding the carbs (SU HS2s) on my 69 spit and I found something strange. The throttle plate has a spring valve in the plate. Maybe this is normal for these but it's the first I've seen. The W; /html/spitfires/2006-08/msg00025.html (7,069 bytes)
5. RE: Overrun valve (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2006 21:05:43 -0600; Thanks guys. When I put the first one in the cleaning tank it came loose and seems to open and close freely. I think I'll clean the remaining JB weld off and go with them the way they were intended.; /html/spitfires/2006-08/msg00027.html (6,796 bytes)
6. Reverse Light Switch (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 11:50:23 -0600; Help! The link below is a picture of the transmission on my Mk3 69 Spitfire. I'm troubleshooting all the electrical on this car after it sat for many years. I got everything working except the rever; /html/spitfires/2006-08/msg00034.html (8,259 bytes)
7. Re: Reverse Light Switch (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 15:49:19 -0600; Looks like Joe Curry came up with the answer on this one, thanks Joe! It's a Herald gearbox apparently made before they put the reverse lights on the car, so no need for a switch. Don't you all just; /html/spitfires/2006-08/msg00037.html (7,915 bytes)
8. Tunnel Cover Insulation (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:15:53 -0600; Can anyone point me to a good material to use to insulate the under side of the tunnel cover? I just got a new fiberglass one and want to put it back on right. Heck, might as well do the firewall an; /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00002.html (7,936 bytes)
9. RE: Tunnel Cover Insulation (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 14:15:22 -0600; Thanks everyone for the great advise and wisdom on the insulation. I got lots of great ideas that I hadn't considered. I think I'm leaning toward using the expando foam on the underside of the tunnel; /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00010.html (7,588 bytes)
10. RE: Tunnel Cover Insulation (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 22:23:30 -0600; You are a genious! I love the approach. I'll let you know how it goes. You are the winner of the cool idea of the month! David == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http:; /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00015.html (9,478 bytes)
11. RE: Camshaft removal (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:51:53 -0600; I had a similar frustration with mine. Will the distributor cog move a bit but just won't come out all the way? If so be sure the distributor bracket is removed. I'm talking about the two nuts that; /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00075.html (7,870 bytes)
12. Frame Paint (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 13:22:05 -0600; I've just about got the frame disassembly done on the '67 GT6. I should be ready to sandblast it next weekend. My question is what paint are people using on the frame? I've heard a lot about POR 15 b; /html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00027.html (7,266 bytes)
13. Frame Geometry (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:09:38 -0800; I've got the GT6 frame stripped down and about 90% sandblasted. I still have a little touchup blasing to do. I'll soon be ready to paint it and start the buildup but before I do I wanted to be sure t; /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00060.html (7,081 bytes)
14. [Spits] Front Bumper (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 21 May 2012 22:24:45 -0700; I've been lurking on the list for a really long time but I now have a great 72 Mark IV that I just acquired so I expect I might be a bit more active now. I chose to get one that I could drive and not; /html/spitfires/2012-05/msg00048.html (12,539 bytes)
15. Re: [Spits] Front Bumper (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 07:46:38 -0700; Thanks everyone. Good insights. I'll remove the bumper and check for straightness. Visually (still on the car) it looks good. But I'll check it off the car too. My concern about trying to lower the b; /html/spitfires/2012-05/msg00055.html (15,720 bytes)
16. Re: [Spits] Front Bumper (score: 1): Author: "David" <popeye444@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 20:52:47 -0700; I've been messing around with this darn bumper/valance/bonnet alignment on and off for about a week. Everything was starting to line up better as I messed around with it more. However, the passenger; /html/spitfires/2012-05/msg00064.html (16,912 bytes)

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