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1. Signing off (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2001 19:36:23 +0100
Hi folks I'm sorry to say that I have to sign off this list for now, I don't have a Spit or GT6 and the weight of E-mails has my computer bursting at the seams (and the missus is getting a bit P**&^d
/html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00073.html (7,001 bytes)

2. TR7 for sale (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:17:33 +0100
Hi Folks Just had this sent to me for addition to our cars for sale page, there were photo's but they won't come over the server so anyone interested can Email me or the seller or wait a day and see
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00084.html (7,158 bytes)

3. Weather Info for New Zealand. (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 18:19:40 +0100
Hi Folks Sorry to bomb the lists, but are there any listers in New Zealand, who could give me approximate weather info for the start of August, trying to work out where to go for our hols. Thanks in
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00106.html (6,729 bytes)

4. Re: How to find "top dead center"? (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 19:26:30 +0100
Hi Mike Just got to this, looked and couldn't see any replies, on the six 1+6 are at tdc, then 2+5 120 deg later then 3+4 120 deg after that, if you stick to looking at the rockers for the pair on th
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00215.html (10,324 bytes)

5. Re: How to recognise a small crank... (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 19:39:38 +0100
Hi Suzie Just got to this hope it's not too late. I think the easiest way is the size of the front pulley, to the best of my knowledge the pulley for the small crank engine is always smaller than for
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00216.html (8,191 bytes)

6. Re: { NASS } Early spitfire tranny/parts for sale (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:08:18 +0100
Hi Chuck You must not overlook the fact that these boxes were designed for the Standard 8, a little car even by spit standards, with, I think, an 850cc motor rated at something like 20 - 30 bhp. This
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00228.html (8,663 bytes)

7. Re: Type 12 Calipers (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 09:21:56 +0100
Hi Scott First where do we find this picture! 8-) I would think the O rings should be OK, these fluids are designed not to rot rubber and the types found today seem to be quite resilient. I think the
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00229.html (8,128 bytes)

8. Re: Last Night (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 10:12:05 +0100
Hi Mike I wish some of our club meetings were so well attended, though I suspect we may well get a higher percentage turn out as we have less members! You do realise if you remember your camera it wi
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00230.html (8,214 bytes)

9. Re: { NASS } Early spitfire tranny/parts for sale (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:19:50 +0100
Hi Carter I am not sure about the smaller trannys but the sedan / TR 5 on (and possibly earlier) trannys can have the caged needle bearing running in the bore of the gear replaced with a Torrington b
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00255.html (8,566 bytes)

10. Looking for Gary Blake (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:08:58 +0100
If your reading this Gary, I keep getting mail to you bounced back with a permanent error. Sorry to bomb the lists. Graham.
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00256.html (6,599 bytes)

11. Re: Must Have Been a Brit (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 15:16:14 +0100
Hi All A few years back I went with my Dad on a tour of the Normandy area including the cemeteries, where lots of his pals are. After one cemetery in particular, Dad being rather cut up, I drove the
/html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00268.html (8,125 bytes)

12. Modifying tools, was Re: Spit Carb removal (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 19:29:43 +0100
Hi Folks I second that emotion, Don't be afraid to bend, grind, cut-down any tool, it's yours isn't it, adjust it to make your life easier, the only thing I would say is to use a good quality tool, e
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00012.html (8,248 bytes)

13. Re: Chronic Vapor Lock: Longish (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 23:33:02 +0100
Hi John Does the fuel line pass around the back of the block, this is often a problem on the Dolomite 1500, the solution to this is to re-route the fuel line round the front of the block so that the
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00015.html (7,179 bytes)

14. Re: Steering Slop (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 19:47:55 +0100
Hi Craig, Richard, I would be he of the 2000 2500 2.5 PI coupling recomendation (their may be others as well) I replaced my rubber one several times on my Herald, they DON'T last as long as the origi
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00022.html (8,327 bytes)

15. Weekends Work! (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 23:53:23 +0100
Hi folks I spent the weekend removing the gearbox replacing the clutch, gearbox bearings and refurbishing the A type overdrive in my 2.5PI MKII. I fitted a LUK clutch and it seems very good so far. M
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00025.html (11,452 bytes)

16. Weekends work! (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 00:05:27 +0100
Sorry folks Forgot the main reason for posting that long screed! Many thanks to all who replied to my subjective decision post, to those of you who convinced me to stay with the A type for whatever
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00026.html (7,356 bytes)

17. IoW TSSC Camping Weekend (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Sat, 5 May 2001 21:03:28 +0100
So far we are enjoying the weekend, and I just helped an old guy with a Triumph Toledo who had broken down. He was more than grateful and all I did was bump his car backwards for him! He then said "a
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00066.html (7,296 bytes)

18. Re: To Be A Spitfire Driver (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 18:25:05 +0100
Hi Ree That took a couple of seconds to get through, re read it and laughed like a drain! ;-) I like that one. Thanks Graham, 1967 1300 FWD 1968 2000 Saloon 1972 2.5PI Saloon 1974 Sprinted Dolomite 1
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00104.html (7,279 bytes)

19. Re: transmission rebuild kit (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 20:02:44 +0100
Hi Chuck I have in the past bought a master rebuild kit for a gearbox, (in the UK) the synchro rings were visibly of a lower quality than the originals, we kept the originals! Others gave this advice
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00201.html (9,622 bytes)

20. Re: Weber DVG venting the crankcase (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 21:54:20 +0100
Hi Rick Providing the air flow is relatively balanced between the two chokes of the carb, adding a T piece should not cause any problems as there would be an "equal" vacuum to each side if the T. Als
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00234.html (9,127 bytes)


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