- 21. Re: Crazy, no sir, not me... (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 16:51:51 -0800 (PST)
- Wow, great garage, and it comes with a house too! Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/c
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00526.html (9,803 bytes)
- 22. Re: Clutch Hydraulics bleeding (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 13:07:15 -0800 (PST)
- I've owned, raced, and fixed Spitfires since 1968. FWIW, I seldom bleed my clutch hydraulics, unless the cover and whatnot are already off and it's easy to get to, and there's a helper available. In
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00641.html (9,700 bytes)
- 23. Re: Going topless - but where do the windows go? (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 08:06:38 -0800 (PST)
- One solution - Buy a GT6. Oops, wait, the rubber seals on my doors were worn, it leaked too (but not nearly as much!). Carter Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.co
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00653.html (9,942 bytes)
- 24. Re: RIP Speedvision (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 19:18:19 -0800 (PST)
- Don't get me wrong, I'd hate to see Speedvision become 'the NASCAR channel', but there's a whole lot more to NASCAR racing than meets the eye. NASCAR has some of the most sophisticated teams and skil
- /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00013.html (8,410 bytes)
- 25. Re: RIP Speedvision (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 08:00:35 -0800 (PST)
- Yeah, Dale's getting milked like Elvis .... /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
- /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00024.html (8,228 bytes)
- 26. Re: Wheel Choice (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 16:07:18 -0800 (PST)
- 6" rims with 3.5" backspace = +0.5" offset. 205 section width means roughly 205 mm width (appr 8") 60 series means that the height = .60 x 8" = 4.8" so tire diameter is 14"+4.8"+4.8"=23.6" (approx)
- /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00122.html (8,388 bytes)
- 27. Re: dolomite engine .. dual valve springs (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 05:37:11 -0800 (PST)
- Dual (or triple) valve springs can allow for greater valve lift, and/or more pressure, and/or less stress to the spring. Coil springs will 'bind' if compressed too far, this is a function of the wire
- /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00361.html (7,457 bytes)
- 28. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] car nearing drive time (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 17:45:59 -0800 (PST)
- Big crank journals = big con rods The big con rods are *heavy* (750g!!). Since the small crank Spit con rod bearing was already the 'weakest link', this just makes things worse. (about 50% of the max
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00401.html (8,568 bytes)
- 29. Re: Big journal 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 09:04:14 -0800 (PST)
- I belive that Kastner also recommended Clevite 77 bearings. I have obtained these through Carparts.com (NFA etc.). There is a modification to use MGB conrod bearings which increases the effective bea
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00428.html (7,770 bytes)
- 30. Re: Installed Pacesetter & Monza...'70 Mk3 now runs rough! (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 09:29:52 -0800 (PST)
- I had fitment problems with my Pacesetter too. The flange cutouts for the intake manifold flanges were too narrow by at least 1/8". I tried several intake manifolds, and there's no way they would fit
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00430.html (9,286 bytes)
- 31. Re: Installed Pacesetter & Monza...'70 Mk3 now runs rough! (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 09:35:54 -0800 (PST)
- Interesting, the URL for my pix seems to have gotten clipped out. Let me try again: http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/clshore/lst?.dir=/Car+Stuff.view=t-- Carter Shore wrote:> -- Ar164super@wmconnect.com wr
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00431.html (9,671 bytes)
- 32. Re: Polishing Time (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 11:08:19 -0800 (PST)
- Right on Vic! Bead/shot blasting is the way to go. Consider powdercoat for the cosmetic finish. There are a world of colors/finishes to choose from, including shiny chrome. (may also decrease the cha
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00442.html (7,860 bytes)
- 33. re: Subject: front suspension renewal - bent vertical link? (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 18:20:36 -0800 (PST)
- I'm looking at a drawing in my Triumph Factory workshop manual, titled "Front Suspension Geometry Data". The center of the ball in the ball joint does indeed line up precicely with the axis of the t
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00162.html (10,718 bytes)
- 34. re: Subject: front suspension renewal - bent vertical link? (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 06:07:34 -0800 (PST)
- Well then, there's one counterexample. BTW, sounds like a fatigue failure, maybe from a crack after a previous incident. The lesson here: Racers, magnaflux your vertical links! Thanks for the info Gr
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00169.html (8,829 bytes)
- 35. Re: inline brake booster (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 08:32:42 -0800 (PST)
- You could instead alter the clutch pedal lever itelf, ie change the mechanical leverage ratio by moving the position of the top hole where the clutch MC clevis rod attaches. You might need to alter
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00215.html (8,509 bytes)
- 36. Re: DIY Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 18:24:03 -0800 (PST)
- An interesting article. Too bad they didn't get a chance to run it on the dyno, and get some data, after all that work. Here is a site some of you may find interesting: http://www.diy-efi.org Do It Y
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00245.html (8,841 bytes)
- 37. Re: piston wieghts and balancing (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 06:09:11 -0800 (PST)
- Out of curiousity, what are your piston assembly and rod assembly weights? I'm seeing around 400g for the pistons, and 750g for the rods. Carter SHore Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http:/
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00277.html (7,754 bytes)
- 38. Re: To swap or not to swap (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 09:39:08 -0800 (PST)
- Larry, Rod, et al, I believe that what makes most swaps difficult is not the big things; what motor, trans, etc., but rather the 'details'; wiring, plumbing, maintenance clearance, noise and vibratio
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00320.html (9,303 bytes)
- 39. Re: RE: Steering Wheel Alignment Question (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 05:55:27 -0800 (PST)
- Failure to center the rack before doing an alignment will cause the length of the tie rod arms to be different (the link between the end of the rack and the steering arm on the vertical link). This c
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00389.html (9,054 bytes)
- 40. Re: Crazy ebay sellers (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2001 06:22:40 -0800 (PST)
- I'm surprised that there are no takers ;) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=598347867&r=0&t=0 /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00462.html (7,608 bytes)
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