- 261. Re: Weber Tuning (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:23:25 -0500 ()
- I can't help you on the Weber, but I've a thought on the Monza and the soot. I've yet to see a Spitfire with a Monza system installed "straight out of the box" that DIDN'T soot up the rear bumper and
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00391.html (8,467 bytes)
- 262. Re: Spit Mk1/early Mk2 Door Strikers (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:35:37 -0500 ()
- And grilles and bumpers and.... Very similar strikers were also used on many of the T-series MGs. I'll look forward to your report! --Andy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Andrew Mace,
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00392.html (7,411 bytes)
- 263. RE: Weber Tuning (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 14:34:00 -0500 ()
- I've seen this situation too many times and on too many cars with that sort of exhaust pipe routing to dismiss it is as "out of tune." And not just Triumphs and other LBC's. I've seen it on "modern"
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00403.html (9,893 bytes)
- 264. Re: Rotary Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 15:25:29 -0500 ()
- Previously, I'd mused: Up to 100+, eh? Hmmm, reminds me of the time I was about 19 or 20. It was late at night, and I was "racing" a friend home. He was in his Spitfire Mk.2 and I in my Mk.3. Speeds
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00534.html (10,882 bytes)
- 265. Re: Rotary Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 09:58:33 -0500 ()
- Absolutely! Opinions and tastes are what this discussion is all about. I have to ever-so-slightly disagree here. Cost really IS a factor in some cases. It's one thing to blithely say "drop in a pair
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00577.html (11,706 bytes)
- 266. Re: Pubescent Admirations WAS: Rotary Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 12:20:48 -0500 ()
- Are you kidding? What decals do you think I had all over my school notebooks? Right there, next to the STP and Thrush muffler cigar-smoking bird.... 'fraid so! (Thankfully so?) ;-) --Andy * * * * * *
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00587.html (8,733 bytes)
- 267. Re: rivets, tonneau cleaner, snaps??? (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 11:29:18 -0500 (EST)
- I'd think almost anywhere. I have a "generic" pop rivet gun that I bought hundreds of years ago; it's all I've ever needed for those rivets. I've had pretty good luck with a household product called
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00633.html (8,645 bytes)
- 268. Re: tonneau snaps and SU carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 16:06:37 -0500 ()
- I'm forwarding this as I've no current information on brand names... George, I think regulators are readily available. The one I have in mind is over 30 years old, as is the Bendix fuel pump it's pai
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00708.html (8,286 bytes)
- 269. Re: Door Handle replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 11:34:03 -0400 ()
- John, basically it's a pain in the b*tt job requiring three hands. I've struggled to do it with one hand pressing as hard as possible on the escutcheon, one trying to keep the holes in the handle ali
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00012.html (8,690 bytes)
- 270. Re: Cranky nuts (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 11:23:21 -0400 ()
- This will sound painful, and it will also sound like a true "bodge", but it works (assuming you don't have access to a really good air impact wrench, which should remove the nut in short order). Put
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00081.html (8,648 bytes)
- 271. Run for the Noses (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 12:44:28 -0400 ()
- All in all, it was quite the weekend involving Triumphs and Triumph owners (most of whom will be reading this along with the rest of you). Quick background: A few weeks ago, Dave Childs, Clark Nichol
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00086.html (10,240 bytes)
- 272. Re: Run for the Noses (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 22:19:02 -0400 (EDT)
- John, perhaps you've forgotten that I own a Mayflower. I'm used to that sort of "breakneck" speed! :-) --Andy
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00105.html (6,868 bytes)
- 273. Re: Spit 1500 ignition key light, where the heck does it go! (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 13:05:13 -0400 ()
- If you're talking about what I think you're talking about, then I think there is a bracket that bolts to one of the steering column clamp bolts or somewhere in that general area. Sorry, that was a lo
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00116.html (8,267 bytes)
- 274. Re: Brad Kahler (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 13:28:56 -0400 ()
- Let's see now...LBC...Ludicrously Behemothic Conveyance (Explorer?) No, seriously, we at Heralds 'R'usT are still hoping to bring along Joseph, the Amazing Multi-Colored Herald saloon along to celebr
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00179.html (7,128 bytes)
- 275. Off-line this weekend (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1998 14:41:03 -0400 ()
- Sorry to bomb the lists in this manner. My "main" account will be down this weekend for some sort of building maintenance. I will be reachable at <Herald948@aol.com> if necessary. Hopefully, I'll be
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00197.html (7,028 bytes)
- 276. Re: Triumph 2000 sedan (saloon) car for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 22:18:36 -0400 (EDT)
- Saw this on the B-C list (and "jonmac" was also good enough to point it out to me). Thought perhaps someone might be interested. Reply to Rod, please, not to me. I'm keeping my 2000! -- Andy
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00255.html (7,483 bytes)
- 277. Re: any good magazines (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 16:10:14 -0400 ()
- It is available only via annual* subscription through the publisher, P.K.J. Publishing, a.k.a. Paul Richardson, son of the late Ken Richardson. To order (cost is 32UKP, payable via Visa or Mastercard
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00282.html (8,311 bytes)
- 278. Re: any good magazines (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 16:35:11 -0400 ()
- Sorry, Patrick, but you're thinking of _Triumph World_. Two VERY different magazines. Both great, but very different. --Andy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * An
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00284.html (8,004 bytes)
- 279. Re: 1961 Triumph Herald for Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 15:25:48 -0400 ()
- Interesting. First off, price seems high, but who knows? It depends on a number of factors. I'm having a bit of difficulty with the Commission number as given to you. I would guess that the leading "
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00319.html (8,555 bytes)
- 280. Re: GT-6 engine in Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:37:41 -0400 ()
- And there's a Mk.1 GT6 for sale on the VTR Web site -- comes with a spare STAG engine! Could be interesting.... --Andy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Andrew Mace, President and * * 1
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00366.html (8,797 bytes)
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