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21. Re: How do I buff...... (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 05:52:06 -0700
Nick asked; An electric drill will be slow going, for ~$40 you can get a Black and Decker polisher and having used both I can tell you that the $40 will be very well spent. The polisher spins an 8 in
/html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00390.html (7,308 bytes)

22. Re: 76 spit 4 sale....no lbc content..... (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 1995 08:39:18 -0700
You also miss the opportunity to pass the LBC disease off to the next generation... my 24 year old son bought a '75 Spitfire and is now a Scion of Lucas. He was a motivating force in the purchase of
/html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00430.html (8,401 bytes)

23. Re: Oil Pressure (again) (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 1995 06:27:05 -0700
Barry; Are you *sure* this is the *OIL* light and not the charging system light? Oil lights are often green, high beams blue and alternator/generator warning lights red. The RPM your red light comes
/html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00479.html (7,742 bytes)

24. Re[2]: tension cable (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 1995 09:33:19 -0700
Rich responded; No it is not, it is called an Engine restraint cable (USA market only). This cable runs from the lower bell housing to the frame of the car. The instructions for refit from the Repai
/html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00485.html (7,876 bytes)

25. Re[2]: TR4 tire sizes (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 1995 15:47:41 -0700
Mark posted; I know very little about wheels and tires. What are the reasonable limits on wheel width and tire size/profile that can be used on a Spitfire? My own calculations seem to indicate that 2
/html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00507.html (7,368 bytes)

26. Re: GT6 vertical link (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 14:35:03 -0700
Be *VERY* cautious in doing anything to the "kingpins". If they are bent, straightening them out *will* weaken them further. I once broke one off while turning a corner in my 1974 Spitfire (RIP). I a
/html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00223.html (7,746 bytes)

27. Distributors and performance (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 14:19:49 -0700
Friday, while heading home after some heavy thunderstorms, my '80 Spitfire (with Allison electronic ignition) began to accelerate poorly and develope power "poorly". It seemed to clear up some as the
/html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00356.html (7,706 bytes)

28. Re: Lucas - Prince of Darkness (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 1995 07:07:14 -0700
Rich wrote; Just a note to ask if anyone has any knowledge on auto electrics. I been chatting to a list member whose electrics are playing up and keep draining his battery within a couple of miles, e
/html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00391.html (8,432 bytes)

29. Re: TR6 elec system puzzler (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 1995 09:18:29 -0700
Bill asked; Is there a condition that would cause the electrically driven gauges (temp, fuel) to both read high? The temp gauge goes > 3/4 scale and seems content to stay there - new 165 stat install
/html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00394.html (7,683 bytes)

30. Re: Strange problem in Colorado..... (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 10:08:58 -0700
I had a '74 Spitfire that had a partial fuel line blockage. Whenever the car died, it too seemed like the ignition had been switched off. If I let the car sit for ten minutes, I could drive it again
/html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00433.html (8,508 bytes)

31. Re[2]: electrical problems ?? (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 1995 14:12:28 -0700
Jon asks: "Tension" refers to voltage. "High tension" is the high voltage, i.e spark, circuits and "low tension" is the low voltage, i.e. battery, circuits of the electrical system. The "tension" is
/html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00081.html (7,996 bytes)

32. Re: alternator light (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 06:28:47 -0700
Gary asked; Depending on the nature of the alternator failure, the warning bulb may actually "see" excessively high voltages above its 14.4 Volt rating and burn out. Last time the Lucas alternator in
/html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00202.html (8,807 bytes)

33. Re: follow up on ignition light (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 06:37:03 -0700
Gary asked: The larger alternator only has more *capacity* than the old one. The excess capacity is not *FORCED* into your electrical system. The voltage it puts out is the same. Since it has an inte
/html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00203.html (7,701 bytes)

34. Re: Fried wires (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 10:17:09 -0700
Depending on the internal resistance of the battery and the duration of the short, you will see the battery capable of providing a very large surge of initial current. There will be a significant vol
/html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00208.html (7,864 bytes)

35. Re[2]: dashboard rheostat etc... (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 1995 07:51:19 -0700
In my 1980 Spitfire circuit diagram, there are 7 lamps controlled by the dimmer. Each lamp dissipates a nominal 2.2 watts. The rheostat must be able to handle the 1.1 amps all these lamps draw at ful
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00207.html (8,800 bytes)

36. Re: Lights and Leaks (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 06:13:56 -0700
Chris lamented the torrential rain entering his LBC through the soft top and asked: Water invasion over the top of the Windscreen frame is usually a sign of a "tired" gasket. The gasket is easily rep
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00254.html (7,979 bytes)

37. Re[2]: dashboard rheostat etc... (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 05:58:08 -0700
In a previous message I addressed criteria for replacement rheostats for Spitfires and LBCs in general. I measured the resistance on mine and in the most dim position, it reads 22 Ohms. This is about
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00303.html (7,293 bytes)

38. Re[2]: VSCDA Vintage Fall Festival (Elva soiree) (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 1995 10:42:00 -0700
^^^^^^^^ Is that "homely" like in... the baby is ugly but I know a good plastic surgeon? Some folks call our LBCs homely at their own peril! For heaven's sake, don't call an LBC gathering homely... s
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00374.html (7,623 bytes)

39. Re[2]: GT6 gearing question (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 1995 07:56:11 -0700
The early Spitfires used 10 Spline input shafts to the three rail transmissions fitted through 1974. In 1975 and beyond the single rail transmission was fitted which has a 20 spline input shaft. The
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00026.html (7,498 bytes)

40. [Re:] Brake Tools & Cyl Hones for Spitfire (score: 1)
Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 1995 11:06:09 -0700
I use a 1/4" socket size 1/4 Hex backwards on a 1/4" Allen wrench adaptor on a 1/4" socket wrench. Socket Allen Socket V V /--\ +--+ /--+ | | +--+ \--+ | | \ / ^ ^ | | < Socket Wrench Square Hex | |
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00275.html (9,533 bytes)

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