- 141. Re: Stuck -- need advice, please (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 19:35:40 +0100
- Hi John The other thing it does is stop the components flying around, a mechanic in our local Triumph garage (now a carpark) was removing a drive flange from a Herald halfshaft using the proper Churc
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00969.html (8,522 bytes)
- 142. Re: Fuel filter question (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 19:00:11 +0100
- Hi Jeff The air bubble is quite normal in a filter, if you are worried and have enough slack in the installation you may be able to move the filter around until the air escapes, but I don't worry abo
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01019.html (9,245 bytes)
- 143. Re: Radiator Deflectors (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 19:15:14 +0100
- Hi Scott I have one fitted to my PI with an oil stat, and that allows the engine to warm in the cold weather within about a minute of how it was pre cooler, but also keeps the engine temperature more
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01020.html (7,465 bytes)
- 144. Appology / Warning (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 21:04:50 +0100
- Hi All Sorry but I have just realised that for the last 2 days I have been transmitting a virus on my E mails, I don't know where I got it from, and only realised after the second time my default sig
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01059.html (8,250 bytes)
- 145. Re: Appology / Warning (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 00:33:14 +0100
- Hi Bob I thought that but read the info on the link to cai, unless I am misunderstanding it, it can happen? Graham. -- Original Message -- From: Bob Danielson <75TRSix@snet.net> To: Graham Stretch <t
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01066.html (9,804 bytes)
- 146. Re: Appology / Warning (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 00:34:41 +0100
- Hi Joe Nobody likes a smart arse! ;-)) Graham. -- Original Message -- From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net> To: Graham Stretch <technical@iwnet.screaming.net> Cc: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01067.html (9,322 bytes)
- 147. Re: Machined Surface Dash (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 23:00:25 +0100
- Hi Tom I believe it is called machine turning, and you can do it yourself using a pillar drill with a flat sanding disc, the base material can be aluminium or stainless steel for the silver finish or
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01104.html (7,917 bytes)
- 148. Re: Appology / Warning And list etiquette (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 23:27:18 +0100
- Hi Michael I think this would hold true but for the fact that as a list we have a tendency to reply to list AND CC everyone already involved with the thread, therefore bypassing the protection offere
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01105.html (7,884 bytes)
- 149. Re: sidelamp rubber (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 17:37:08 +0100
- Hi Michael I didn't make my statement too clear, this acid is said to be created as a by product of the combustion of rubber / plastics, I sent it my post in response to a post about a burned out car
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00073.html (7,882 bytes)
- 150. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Well she's gone! (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 22:54:35 +0100
- My experience with the 1500 engines (in Dolomites) has been if there is any damage to the crank it will need a rebuild, also check the main bearing cap nearest the rod for damage, the lack of main's
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00076.html (9,138 bytes)
- 151. Re: TRF Catalog!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Sat, 6 May 2000 01:36:40 +0100
- Hi Dean Try your local Lucas outlet they are selling recon racks (from power line?) I fitted one for a customer and haven't had any feed back and they say no news is good news. Alternately you could
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00254.html (11,172 bytes)
- 152. Re: Another carb question (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 16:08:57 +0100
- Hi Carter Don't use a steel wire brush as the black marks left by the steel on the ceramic insulator are conductive and can cause a misfire all by themselves. Graham.
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00271.html (6,943 bytes)
- 153. Re: Quiller Triumph (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 16:19:55 +0100
- Hi Joe I have never dealt with Quiller myself but people I know have convinced me of their reputation as a good company, that is why I have a link to them on my site. I only list the people who I or
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00272.html (8,421 bytes)
- 154. Re: O/D trouble (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 21:36:46 +0100
- Hi Marc Below is a copy and paste from a previous response to a similar question. I assume from the year the box would have a J type O/D fitted. I hope this may help you. Have you done all the usual
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00327.html (9,138 bytes)
- 155. Re: Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 22:08:33 +0100
- Hi Steve I use 20w50 from Duckham's, actually called Duckham's Q and is one of the original recommended for the range of Triumphs that I have and in fact all the Triumphs previous too, including the
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00328.html (7,745 bytes)
- 156. Re: Oil preferences (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 22:10:10 +0100
- Ignorance is bliss, No oil pressure gauge = no worries!! Graham. viscosity drops during highway driving especially on hot days. I am currently running Castrol GTX 20-50. After driving about 40 miles
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00329.html (8,049 bytes)
- 157. Re: CNN reports BMW pays Phoenix to take over (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 22:01:39 +0100
- I have a much more cynical view on this "keeping the Triumph (and other) name " business, I think it is so that should Phoenix wish to market a car without the tarnished name of Rover bmw could recou
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00371.html (15,413 bytes)
- 158. Re: Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:00:10 +0100
- Hi Jason I think the advantage would be easier cold cranking and a better hot viscosity though I am not sure, the main thing is that is what was recommended for the engine by the manufacturer. These
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00372.html (7,291 bytes)
- 159. Re: Getting Better All The Time (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 20:36:17 +0100
- Hi Jeff Sounds like the selector detent springs or possibly the front circlip is starting to give in, if it is the circlip my crystal ball says you will be in there sooner rather than later! I have h
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00374.html (9,823 bytes)
- 160. Re: Lead susbstitute tip (score: 1)
- Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 23:45:32 +0100
- Hi Jeff I know expensive doesn't always mean good but $5 to treat 250 Gallons that sound so cheap your insurance probably isn't worth the plastic bottle it comes in! Look for some kind of lab report
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00443.html (9,855 bytes)
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