- 121. Re: Spitfire Swing Spring (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 17:18:22 -0400
- the uprights never changed across all model years. the long axles cam in in 71 on spits but the swing spring did not come in till 73. Yes... the longer axle with the shorter spring created a bit more
- /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00161.html (9,955 bytes)
- 122. Re: Spitfire Swing Spring (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:51:45 -0400
- Well yes...of course the bearing hub is not 'fixed' to the uprights. But a bit of simply geometry will tell you if the upright is not vertical then the distance between the spring and axle will be sh
- /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00167.html (10,198 bytes)
- 123. Re: Spitfire Swing Spring (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:13:18 -0400
- DOC... I think you're referring to the roto-flex setup. The swing axle setup has a pivot point between the bearing trunnion and uprights, much like the pivot arrangement of the front lower trunnions.
- /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00174.html (9,266 bytes)
- 124. Re: MK3 Parcel shelf mounting problem (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 22:56:53 -0400
- Are you trying to mount the rail on top of the brackets or hang the bar from under the brackets? The later will give you a bit more clearance. Also take a look at the bracket next tot he tunnel. I'v
- /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00179.html (8,660 bytes)
- 125. Re: VTR Richmond (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:07:24 -0400
- ...didn't make it to VTR but saw the news this evening! UNREAL! all the rain in Richmond.... we were 'suppose' to get rain...but barely even had total cloud cover around here I guess we REALLY lucked
- /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00185.html (6,724 bytes)
- 126. Re: Spitfire Castor (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2004 19:55:34 -0400
- As the upper a-arms are not adjustable, the whole tower would have to be angled to adjust them. This would require the motor moving too so that's out! The lower a-arms use shims to adjust the chamber
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00004.html (8,499 bytes)
- 127. Re: Alternator Testing (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 01:04:59 -0400
- generic 'condition' voltages for a lead acid car battery volts specific gravity capacity 12.6-12.8V 1.265 100% 12.4-12.6V 1.225 75-100% 12.2-12.4V 1.190 50-75% 12.0-12.2V 1.155 25-50% 11.7-12.0V 1.12
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00037.html (10,411 bytes)
- 128. Re: Alternator Testing AAHHHH!! NOOO! (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 01:10:39 -0400
- Unhooking the alternator is a major NO NO with the engine running. IT WILL destroy the alternator. Maybe not the first time you do it, but it WILL damage the alternator. There are TWO types of batter
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00038.html (7,875 bytes)
- 129. valve stem seals with single springs (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 20:22:31 -0400
- Are valve stem seals worth the effort on a Triumph six cylinder engine? Granted...we're NOT talking a fresh new rebuild here. It seems seals would be a whole lot easier than new guides and valves if
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00051.html (6,877 bytes)
- 130. Re: spitfire twins (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 10:33:18 -0400
- sorry...not my spit.... but I did happen upon my BGT's twin at a car show once. Exact same color and only '2' away from each other in vin numbers. We were both amazed as Blaze Red was not a color mos
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00071.html (7,689 bytes)
- 131. Re: the discouraging differential saga continues... (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 01:54:54 -0400
- It's actually rare to have any two diffs fit perfectly the same in the same frame. Since they were hand built, the assy's were 'banged on' to make them fit during assy. Yes..you can swap front mount
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00087.html (10,067 bytes)
- 132. Re: the discouraging differential saga continues... (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:48:35 -0400
- nope. then again.... it's not easy... but possible to jam a wedge in between the spring plate and body sheetmetal to force it down. But you're better off (safer, and with less possible damage) to sim
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00102.html (9,654 bytes)
- 133. Re: Thoughts on fiberglass Spitfire body (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 10:49:26 -0400
- what about the T6? http://www.triumphspitfiret6.com/photos.htm A bit pricier than your suggesting though.... Paul Tegler ptegler@cablespeed.com www.teglerizer.com -- Original Message -- From: <Mark.G
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00128.html (9,713 bytes)
- 134. SU needle chart errors! (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:00:59 -0400
- Hey guys and gals.... For any of you out there that have looked at the various SU needle charts, (and those of you that have created programs for selecting/comparing needles) There is an error in you
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00140.html (7,016 bytes)
- 135. Re: Deleting an OD (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 14:33:55 -0400
- just the tail shaft outer casing. (bearing etc) Paul Tegler ptegler@cablespeed.com www.teglerizer.com -- Original Message -- From: "M D "Doc" Nugent" <docnugent@yahoo.com> To: <spitfires@autox.team.n
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00148.html (7,251 bytes)
- 136. Stay away from this guy! (ebay scammer) (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 02:18:08 -0400
- I was going to drive over to check this one out. But I'm not going to bother! ....gotta' wonder where these guys come form.... READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY! It's a no reserve auction...he then goes
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00169.html (7,329 bytes)
- 137. Re: Stay away from this guy! (ebay scammer) (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 10:51:48 -0400
- OK OK.... I guess I should have known better than to have not been more explicit in my first email. I was asked by a lister if I could/would check out this car in person. I had inadvertently deleted
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00173.html (8,772 bytes)
- 138. Re: wheel bearings/tires (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2004 12:26:51 -0400
- You can check the archives of the NASS group. One of the members is a machine shop owner and started producing the proper pullers here in the states. I believe he's down in N. Carolina or there about
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00179.html (9,201 bytes)
- 139. Re: clever battery cut-off position (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 21:03:49 -0400
- RHD right James? make a bracket and mount it 'on the ceiling's of the passenger side glove box. ...lots of space above the bottom edge of the dashboard. BUT...use the alternator shut-off type (4 term
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00045.html (8,076 bytes)
- 140. Re: "HELP" non lbc (score: 1)
- Author: <ptegler@cablespeed.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 23:49:19 -0400
- Googles toolbar seems to do a good job at stopping pop-ups and is a freebie. It's another toolbar just like your address bar in Explorer.... When installed, you can set options concerning pop up and
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00061.html (8,476 bytes)
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