On Fri, 14 Jun 1996 rgs03@health.state.ny.us wrote:
> *** Resending note of 06/14/96 06:15
> On 14 Jun 1996, pellemr@nbnet.nb.ca (pellemr)wrote:
>
> >Does the '70 GT6+ leaf spring share the same as the Spitfire?
> >-Mitch
>
> According to the original parts lists, yes. The difference was probably
> a bit heavier primary leaf due to the added weight over the rear wheels.
> (Any experts want to confirm - or tell me I'm full of, er, Castrol?)
Well, I hate to disagree with my best friend/partner in grime/
fellow HardlyBoy, but....
According to my original factory manuals, the springs are different. The
GT6+ spring is a 6-blade, 971 lb. load spring. The contemporary (non-swing-
spring) Spitfire spring is a 7-blade, 945 lb. load. The swing-springs for
the later Spitfires and the very late GT6 Mk.3 are now the same, although
they originally carried different part numbers.
The GT6+ spring is listed in John Kippings catalogue as being available.
--Andy
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