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Re: 1976 Spitfire Dipstick Problem. Calif Car with banjo bolt

To: Metwrench@aol.com
Subject: Re: 1976 Spitfire Dipstick Problem. Calif Car with banjo bolt
From: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 13:51:57 -0500
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
John,
        I'm having trouble with my email getting back to you, apparently.
I do have some NOS. 
Email me directly if you still need.
Peter C
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At 12:10 PM 7/23/99 , you wrote:
>
>HI Folks,
>
>I have a continuing problem with a freinds 76 Spity, Its a California car 
>that uses a Banjo bolt in the oil pan to hold the Dipstick tube. My problem 
>is I cannot find a replacement Banjo bolt, as the OLD one is Stripped ! 
>
>A few of the listers have game me part numbers, and some names as to where to 
>get this bolt. However NO LUCK !! I have tried All suggestions ( i.e. 
>Roadster fact, VB, Rimmers, Etc.... ) 
>
>Does anyone else have any information as to WHO deffinetly has one ? or has 
>anyone run into this problem and solved it any other way ? 
>
>Also, How about drilling out the block hole and putting a Dipstick tube 
>in...Has anyone ever done this ? Can it be drilled easy and Installed ?
>
>Andy advice would be helpful. The car is sitting and cannot be used until 
>this problem is fixed. 
>
>Thanks
>John Spofford
>80 Spity
>76 6
>80 8
>and other assorted problems


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