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41. Re: Transmission oil (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 15:33:03 -0800; Get another mechanic - antifreeze is not as good a heat conductor as water. Water with nothing added is actually the best for heat transfer in automotive systems, but adding a good anti rust or corro; /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00723.html (8,878 bytes)
42. Re: personalized plates (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 14:56:28 -0800; Well my 70 gt6 has...70 GT6. Can't get better than that! Barry Schwartz (San Diego); /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00772.html (8,014 bytes)
43. Re: birthdays doubled (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 05:40:01 -0800; Well, it wasn't quite new, but it only had 5000 miles on it. I did however go to a dealer to get it. I had seen a couple of roundtail Spitfires and always dreamed of getting one If I was to ever get; /html/triumphs/2005-02/msg00909.html (10,605 bytes)
44. Re: Cold engine stalling (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 04:56:13 -0800; There are several things associated with why and engine runs better when warm. The design clearances of the parts reach their optimum after the engine is warm, the engine itself is more efficient and; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00142.html (8,497 bytes)
45. Re: 72 TR6 and 71 GT6 parts compatibility (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2005 04:37:47 -0800; Well since the engine block is the same I suppose that you could. You would need a back plate, bellhousing and clutch ( with master and slave cylinders or something rigged) from a GT, then you would; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00240.html (7,209 bytes)
46. RE: What's wrong w/ old carb needles? (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 05:43:16 -0800; I usually agree with you, and I'm not saying it didn't happen, but question what condition you attribute this to. I could see that happening if a worn needle or seat created a lean running condition; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00469.html (8,069 bytes)
47. Re: What's wrong w/ old carb needles? (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 08:53:13 -0800; Yes, I could see that - I was of course assuming that the needle was centered - and that normal wear was encountered - Although, if the needle is in fact centered - and not one of the biased type emi; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00473.html (7,561 bytes)
48. Re: TR7 with V8. 1650 pounds? (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 04:14:10 -0800; That's amazing! - it weighs 200 lbs LESS than my Spitfire?? It's probably more like 2600 lbs since a stock 4 cyl TR7 was about 2400 - ** ER GT MUSTANG WITH A 343 GEAR. THE CAR ONLY WEIGHTS 1650 Barry; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00504.html (6,963 bytes)
49. Oil Filter ramblings- (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 11:41:41 -0800; While changing oil filter in the Spitfire, and about to on the Mustang, I got to wondering just why there are so many different sizes and shapes for them - I had to use a Motocraft 300 filter on my 1; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00559.html (8,241 bytes)
50. Re: SU Carb Identification? (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 08:26:54 -0800; As you probably know, GT6s should have Strombergs, at 1.50 inches in diameter (150 cd). However, if you truly have SU's they are identified by their diameter, in 1/8 inch increments over 1 inch. In o; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg00876.html (7,056 bytes)
51. Re: GT6: Flywheel Removal (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 16:14:44 -0800; you can always drop a good length of rope down one of the cylinders though the spark plug hole. About two to three feet of 3/8th should do it. The idea here is to eliminate the space between the pist; /html/triumphs/2005-01/msg01008.html (7,203 bytes)
52. [TR] 5$ TRF shipping? (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:53:03 -0800; Does anybody that gets the TRF e-mail alerts know if this weekend is a 5$ shipping weekend? I seem to recall that I got an e-mail to that effect, but I deleted it and now (of course now that I need i; /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00616.html (7,357 bytes)
53. [TR] 5$ shipping - (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:10:53 -0800; Well thanks guys, as usual if I had just waited a tad bit longer I would have got the e-mail before I sent out the request - and as some of you have already mentioned, It's back this weekend as well; /html/triumphs/2006-03/msg00643.html (6,696 bytes)
54. Re: [TR] Spitfire differential rebuild (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 12:05:53 -0700; ** You Asked --:-) In my opinion It's foolish economy to NOT replace the bearings whenever you are rebuilding a differential. The cost is not a factor considering all the work that you will have to; /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00240.html (8,177 bytes)
55. RE: [TR] Spitfire Propshaft (driveshaft) (score: 1): Author: "v6spitfireguy@cox.net" <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 17:32:23 -0400; The drive shaft guy probably thought he was doing you a favor and to some extent, he was telling the truth. The reality is that most of the time a CV type shaft cannot be directly replaced with a re; /html/triumphs/2006-05/msg00444.html (7,904 bytes)
56. Re: [TR] hay wire (was: dash wiring) (no LBC) (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 05:48:11 -0700; Before the twine they used "cow magnets". Large cylindrical magnets, (about 3/4 in diameter and approximately 3 inches in length with fully radiused ends), very strong. These were "fed" to the cows a; /html/triumphs/2006-06/msg00318.html (7,901 bytes)
57. Re: [TR] Float settings (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2006 03:27:14 -0700; The simple answer is (is there ever a simple answer? :-) ... The level in the float bowl also influences the mixture, so setting the float correctly insures correct mixture strength throughout the en; /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00000.html (7,419 bytes)
58. Re: [TR] mystery strips & + ground (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:55:47 -0700; Well, yes - it was :-) which just goes to prove better isn't necessarily what sells best or becomes the "standard"- Barry Schwartz San Diego, CA == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph; /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00307.html (8,925 bytes)
59. Re: [TR] 123 Electronic Distributors (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 05:13:37 -0700; I converted my old Spitfire Tach many years ago, from a mechanical to electrical when I went to a V6 because at that time, there were no electrical ones, and it was for a four cylinder anyway. At th; /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00502.html (8,140 bytes)
60. RE: [TR] dispatch from Dallas (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <v6spitfireguy@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:39:18 -0700; I'd be real surprised if he drove it there. Joe usually trailers it to these evens - **SNIP** <<And did he really DRIVE that thing to the event from Arizona ?!>> Barry Schwartz San Diego, CA == This; /html/triumphs/2006-07/msg00583.html (7,525 bytes)

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