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81. Re: Rusty Flywheel (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 11:26:47 EDT; << I always thought that everytime you do a clutch job you should get the flywheel turned. Just like a brake job. There is no point putting new pads on a warped rotor. Mark >> True enough, but I woul; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00902.html (7,530 bytes)
82. Re: After market Rims (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 16:43:51 EDT; Hello all, I hesitate to mention this because it might lead someone to do something stupid, but, is it not true that the 4-bolt 14" BMW rims used on earlier Bimmers were a 100mm pattern? That is 4.75; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg01019.html (9,116 bytes)
83. Re: Engine valances (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 17:38:05 EDT; In the New Products section of the most recent Practical Classics, there is mention of a set of polished aluminum engine valences available from NG Triumph Spares (they give a phone number of 01543; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00173.html (8,509 bytes)
84. 1975 Spitfire Parts For Sale (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 16:09:30 EDT; Hi Folks, I have an assortment of parts from a 1975 Spitfire The list includes seats, doors, gastank, taillights, gauges, etc., all at reasonable prices. I am offering them to the list first. I'm in; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00974.html (6,643 bytes)
85. Re: 1975 1500 Rebuild time (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 10:55:46 EDT; << Sorry, that .315 variance on the MB SLK230 should be .485 or a half a second from factory spec. (The math portion of my brain must be a bit off.) -Terry >> Terry, I'm no mathmatician, but, given t; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00993.html (7,296 bytes)
86. Re: Practical Classics - Thanks!!! (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 17:36:17 EDT; Hi all, While we're on the subject, the most recent British Car Magazine (June-July 2000) has a cover story on the LeMans Triumph Spitfire and its history in the early 60's. www.britishcar.com Tom Bu; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00204.html (6,734 bytes)
87. Re: Stromberg intake manifold (reworking) (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 14:21:47 EDT; << Don't have anything to argue with you for or against the larger carburetor. I just don't know which would be more bang for the buck. Is nice to know that there is a larger runner manifold out ther; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00609.html (7,492 bytes)
88. Machined Surface Dash (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 15:51:32 EDT; Hi Folks, I have come down with an urge to cover our 80 Spit dashboard with the machined surface found on early Jags and others. Does anyone know of a resource for sheets of such metal? I'm talking a; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01102.html (7,134 bytes)
89. Re: Machined Surface Dash (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 22:06:13 EDT; Thanks, Graham. Fred Thomas says there's a kit for this sold by Eastwood. I might take a crack at doing it my self if I can't get the look I want from some of the ready-made goods. I imagine, though,; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01114.html (7,636 bytes)
90. Re: Machined Surface Dash (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 10:56:11 EDT; << you can do it yourself if you have access to a pedestal type drill. use a wooden dowel rod with a square end, valve lapping paste (fine) .put a small amount of paste on the rod (which is in the dr; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01140.html (7,473 bytes)
91. Re: stupid engineering (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 09:48:14 EDT; << If an award could ever be presented for the worst engineering design, it would have to be for the Spitfire 1500 carb., intake and exhaust manifold setup. It has to be the very worst design ever fo; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00181.html (7,813 bytes)
92. Re: unsigned messages (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 09:08:01 EDT; << Have a nice day == Your Tolerant Wife. >> Well, it's better than the silent treatment. (I guess...?) Tom Burke 80 Spit 81 Marriage (both need continous maintenance); /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00284.html (6,807 bytes)
93. Re: Oil preferences (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 12:51:19 EDT; Carter (and everyone else) Speaking of loose bearings, I wonder if a wide pressure range like this could be a indication of a worn or lost thrust washer? I've seen wide oil pressure ranges certainly; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00317.html (8,234 bytes)
94. Re: CNN reports BMW pays Phoenix to take over (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 12:37:21 EDT; I have to say I even feel that way about some of the later model Triumphs like the Stag and the TR8. They had great performance and reflected a modern approach to what a sports car could be, but, th; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00401.html (9,660 bytes)
95. Re: CNN reports BMW pays Phoenix to take over (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 14:23:34 EDT; I think he means one of them E-talian cars. ;-) Tom Burke 80 Spit << Who makes the et al? Never heard of them. The reason given for the MGF not being sold here is that they didn't want the hassle of; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00413.html (9,356 bytes)
96. Re: Part II: Screwed BY Mrs. Jones (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 22:52:31 EDT; Maybe more than half...;-) Tom Burke 80 Spit << SIGH!! Ha ha, but then again, this is half the fun, isn't it? :-} Best wishes, Jeff in San Diego >>; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00461.html (7,414 bytes)
97. Quick Engine Stand Question (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Sat, 13 May 2000 16:38:37 EDT; Hello all, I have a quick question and I hope I get a quick answer. I'm mounting the 1500 engine on an engine stand preparatory to some bottom end work. I have not had the luxury of using one of thes; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00533.html (6,576 bytes)
98. Re: Thrust Washers? (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 12:42:15 EDT; Alan, Pulling on the crank pulley (or operating the clutch while someone watches the pulley, not running) will reveal some forward movement. Mine moved forward enough to produce an audible "click". A; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00729.html (7,685 bytes)
99. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 10:49:34 EDT; Hi folks, I have an Aerostar which has a very heavy rear hatch and a pretty strong, highly stressed pair of struts. They look like they could do the job if properly mounted. Their compressed length i; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00561.html (8,494 bytes)
100. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1): Author: Tburke4@aol.com; Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 11:01:16 EDT; << What year aeorstar? >> This one is a '94. I had an '86 with the same hatch design, so any year should be good. Obviously, the newer the better. Tom Burke 80 Spit; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00563.html (8,092 bytes)

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