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1. Re: !@#$%!! Trunions!! (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 05 Dec 1998 18:25:11 -0500; Glenn, I don't know if your question was answered or not, but here is what I have found. According to the Triumph Spitfire workshop manual, you are to "lubricate the nylon bearings with a zinc based; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00249.html (7,807 bytes)
2. Re: engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 17:00:42 -0500; Chris, I have received several suggestions assembly lube when rebuilding my 1500 engine. I work with some professional engine mechanics and they recommended that one use just plain old engine oil. It; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00291.html (8,003 bytes)
3. Re: engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 23:00:28 -0500; Ron, I don't agree with your statement that "The "plain old engine oil" will drain back before the engine is put back together..." Engine oil is your primary lubricant. The thin films that remain on; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00302.html (9,399 bytes)
4. Re: VTR Panoramic Photos (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 20:14:39 -0500; Congradulations Jim!!! It seems that you are one of the first. Maybe Santa will bring me mine for Christmas( or maybe Valentines Day, or Memorial day or maybe not at all). BTW, I am a Graduate of the; /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00717.html (6,951 bytes)
5. Re: Spit safety question... (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 02 Aug 1998 22:10:52 -0400; I am glad to see that this thread has been started. Last Wednesday 7/29, I totaled out my 74 Spit in an crash at a local intersection (only 5 days since I was at VTR in Hudson). Both vehicles involve; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00024.html (10,448 bytes)
6. Re: Spit safety question... (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 22:22:04 -0400; Andy, We didn't formally meet. I did see you riding around on the bicycle several times. You will see me in the Panoramic Photo however. I have the Black Spit in the second row on the Left hand side; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00056.html (11,510 bytes)
7. Re: Spit safety question... (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 22:26:51 -0400; Joe, Keep it in the database. I still haven't decided what to do with it. I may rebuild it, I may part it out. All of my money is in the Engine and Suspension which I can still salvage. The Body Tub; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00057.html (13,675 bytes)
8. Re: Spit safety question... (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 18:45:07 -0400; Joe, Seattle is a bit toooo far from Detroit. It may have been worth 800 to 1000 mile drive, but not 2000 miles (4000 Round trip). Thanks for the offer on the frame. With the help of the body shop ow; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00115.html (8,171 bytes)
9. Re: OK, have a question regarding Spitfire performance (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 23:03:24 -0400; Victoria British, SpitBits and others have Urethane (sp?) Bushings, stiff sway bars, Gas Shocks, etc. Try WWW.VTR.ORG for links to these and other sites. BTW, I saw a 70 Spit with Yokohama A032R DOT; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00153.html (7,811 bytes)
10. Re: Vacume Advance Opperation (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 22:55:26 -0400; I am not sure if this will shed some light on UK Spitfires but this is what I have learned on the US Spitfire (Particularly the 74 Spit). On the 74 US Spitfire, there were 2 vacuum advance Ports. Act; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00154.html (9,977 bytes)
11. Re: Seatbelt question - again (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 18:24:55 -0400; Scott, I as far as I understand, the 5 point (or 4 point) Harness prevents the driver from being able to crouch over in the passenger compartment in the event of a rollover. Essentally, it holds you; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00190.html (10,126 bytes)
12. Re: Leaning Rear Wheel (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 18:36:58 -0400; Bob, What do you mean by "it seemed to have some sway in it...kind of a floating type feeling."?? When does this happen? I have noticed that the "Center Feel" or the resistance in the Wheel when driv; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00191.html (9,285 bytes)
13. Re: Road Spring Compresser (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 18:42:04 -0400; James, I really don't think you will get rid of this "arc" in the front spring. The spring is designed with the ends ground parallel. The Spring Seats on the front suspension are not parallel when th; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00192.html (7,496 bytes)
14. Re: Spit 1500 Brake Light Weirdness (score: 1): Author: Pat B <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 02 Jul 1998 22:51:29 -0400; Ross, Have you had a look at the brake light switch located just below the brake pedal pivot? Perhaps a wire is loose or the switch is stuck. Take a look there. On my 74 Spitfire, the switch was brok; /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00043.html (8,972 bytes)
15. Re: Spitfire Chassis mesurements (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 23:14:10 -0400; Spitfire Chassis dimension information is in the Spitfire Factory Service Manual. Since it is copyrighted, I cannot Fax you a copy. Perhaps you can borrow the book from somebody??? -- Patrick Barber; /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00181.html (6,881 bytes)
16. Re: 77 Spitfire front end shake (score: 1): Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 22:55:17 -0400; Kevin, Several things to look at... Check the condition of both the front and rear trunnion bushings Or just outright replace them. Then have a wheel alignment done on the vehicle. Either one or both; /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00216.html (8,135 bytes)
17. Spitfire Oil "Drain-Down" (score: 1): Author: Pat B <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 22:08:15 -0400; I am experiencing a problem with my 74 Spitfire which I cannnot seem to figrue out. It takes about 10 seconds after initial startup for the oil pressure to build to an acceptable level. This level is; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00205.html (7,420 bytes)
18. Re: Running real rough (score: 1): Author: Pat B <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 17:06:54 -0400; David, I had my head reconditioned at a Engine Machine shop not too far from my house. I suggest you take your cylinder head to a machine shop and have them do any and all work you need to have done.; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00220.html (10,174 bytes)
19. Re: My 77 Spitfire questions (score: 1): Author: Pat B <sailnbail@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 22:32:38 -0400; Victor, The Rear wheel cylinder is supposed to be able to move. With the drum removed, the cylinder should move from one end of the slot to the other with a little effort (no hammers). The cylinder; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00360.html (7,277 bytes)

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