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1. Re: Wiring Spitfire Overdrive (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@nthshore.govt.nz>; Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 10:44:55 +1200; James is correct here. at low revs, the OD oil pump will not build up enough pressure on the "J" type to engage the OD. The OD units were not larger on the 2.5 engines. There were a number of minor; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01592.html (8,969 bytes)
2. Re:MIGs (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 14:13:34 +1200; Hi James, Buy the biggest you can afford. The manufacturers always seem to over rate their specifications for capacity. I would be supprised if you can make a decent weld on 5mm mild steel with a 100; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00038.html (7,180 bytes)
3. Re: Transmissions (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 09:42:17 +1200; Hi Ted, James, No Clutch adjustment ?? Technically, as you say there is no "clutch" adjustment. The position of the slave is adjustable. This makes a difference to clutch operation. After all, why di; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00045.html (7,456 bytes)
4. Re: Transmissions (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 13:18:06 +1200; I have found that this adjustment is enough to cause gear grind when selecting reverse or if you have weak syncro in first. I expect syncro on 2nd and 3rd would 'hide' the incorrect adjustment for a; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00072.html (7,661 bytes)
5. RE: wire wheels (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 09:18:32 +1200; Hi Dave, Bolt on wires or bolt on splined hubs with wires ? The Mk IV had optional factory bolt on wires ( 48 Spoke ). They are quite rare now. I noticed trispare have a set for sale. They most likel; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00136.html (7,972 bytes)
6. RE: Transmission (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 09:26:50 +1200; Hi Ryan, Mike, The reverse problem sounds like a clutch adjustment. When you push the clutch pedal while stationary , the transmission should stop spinning allowing the selection of reverse without g; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01032.html (8,826 bytes)
7. RE: Transmission (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 15:22:57 +1200; Hi Greg, Yes, it does work. If the slave is positioned too far back, there is not enough movement in the piston to push the release arm far enough into the pressure plate causing the clutch to still; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01086.html (8,278 bytes)
8. RE: testing overdrive (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 08:16:56 +1200; Hi Bill, and others I have heard of the 'drill' test. You need the transmission to be complete so the drill chuck will fit the input shaft. It would not be easy to just test the OD since you might ha; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00034.html (8,490 bytes)
9. RE: Curious about engine parts..... (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 11:30:03 +1200; Hi Dean, Unfortunately, I am not lucky enough to have Kipping's latest catalog, I have been waiting about a year now for mine....Anyway, yes you should have one. the standard one is steel. I have a s; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00131.html (9,062 bytes)
10. RE: wire wheel lug nuts (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Sun, 7 Mar 1999 08:33:51 +1300; Hi Brad, I've just got a complete conversion kit delivered, complete with nuts. The nuts measure 14 1/2 mm end to end including the taper. They look about the same size as the early Spit ones.The stu; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00126.html (7,998 bytes)
11. RE: Seals for a 1500 Hard top (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 09:27:06 +1300; Hi Huw, I'm interested in this too. I've been after the door window seals for years...Last lead I had was Triumphs Only ( http:///www.triumphsonly.com ). They claimed to have NOS but were 'out of NOS; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00151.html (8,121 bytes)
12. RE: Leaky Diffy (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:14:27 +1300; Hi Kurt, I think it's easier to drop the Diff out. There are a few things to be aware of. 1. when you remove the diff, check the breather hole on the top (at the back) is not blocked. If blocked, the; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00176.html (8,934 bytes)
13. RE: Gearbox wires (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 10:01:11 +1300; Sounds like an overdrive lockout switch to me. On the end of the selector rail, there should be a cam held on by a grub screw. This cam operates the switch when in 3rd and 4th gear to enable the Over; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00346.html (9,014 bytes)
14. RE: BFS needed.... (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 10:17:42 +1300; 1 13/16", I believe. Never seen one in 1/2" before. Try using a big - about 14" adjustable wrench. Peter Cebalo 73 Spitfire Auckland New Zealand; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00349.html (8,146 bytes)
15. RE: Driveshaft (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 14:52:15 +1200; Hi John, When I got mine balanced, I asked the Trans. people the same question. They say they prefer the front, since it is better protected than at the rear, against dust and dirt etc. Peter 73 Spit; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00627.html (8,103 bytes)
16. Alloy bell-housing (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 21:02:23 +1300; Anyone interested in an alloy bell housing for their Spitfire ? I've just come across one of these from an early Herald. These were used on some early Spitfire and Heralds and fit all the Spitfire 3; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00126.html (6,587 bytes)
17. RE: 78 Spit Starter rebuild (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 12:13:09 +1300; Hi Dave, Problem is compressing the sping to get the circlip off. You can build a tool to do this out of 1/4" steel and a couple of 5/16" bolts. You make up two "C" shaped washers about 2" in diamete; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00229.html (7,427 bytes)
18. GT6 Brakes/Austin Calipers (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 10:42:27 +1300; About the Austin Princess calipers, Having heard this a while back I visited the wreckers and aquired a pair of 4-pot Princess Calipers ( once common here in NZ ). They don't fit the GT6, they are ou; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00541.html (7,988 bytes)
19. RE: Spit master cylinder woes (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 14:58:03 +1300; Hi Ken, Problem could also be the position of the master cylinder in its sleeve. It is adjustable with about 1/2" movement from memory. If it's sitting too far back, it will not completely disengage; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00299.html (8,463 bytes)
20. RE: Spit Roast Spitfires (score: 1): Author: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>; Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 14:14:28 +1300; Hi James, I have a cheap alternative. Get two lengths of 2x4 wood, about 8 feet long. Remove the tub from the frame. Bolt one length from left wheel arch to right using the chassis mounting holes and; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00395.html (8,624 bytes)

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