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21. engine paint (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2002 21:49:06 -0700; Thanks everyone - I get the message - don't paint anything that is covered up inside the engine. I won't. But Glyptol sounds good! Cheers, Fred /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try ht; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00156.html (7,377 bytes)
22. Dizzy Character. (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 15:27:54 -0700; I'm rebuilding a 1500 engine and up to the distributor now, so need some advice please. The engine was from a 75 or 76 Midget, and in boxes, and the distributor that came with it is a Lucas 434D. I c; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00415.html (6,750 bytes)
23. Distributor Curve (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 21:10:21 -0700; Can anyone give me the advance figures for a Lucas distributor 43D4, please. This one has a vacuum RETARD, although on mine its disconnected inside. I'd like to know the degrees advance/mm mercury fo; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00458.html (6,496 bytes)
24. distributors (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 08:44:04 -0700; Does anyone out there have a Lucad 434D distributor? I've asked for help 3 times and had not one reply. A plea for help on this list usually results in some traffic, but this time - silence. Can anyo; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00551.html (6,804 bytes)
25. Re: distributors (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 21:27:00 -0700; Thanks to all who replied. I was getting worried! I too have data on the Delco Remy D204 and Lucas 45D - but nothing on this 43D4! It came with a 1500 motor, and is 'supposed' to be the one for it. I; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00566.html (6,780 bytes)
26. Thrust Washer Lube (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 15:53:03 -0700; There had been a thread here some time ago, where someone (was it you, Ted?) that advocated drilling an oil hole from the main rear bearing gallery out to the upper rear thrust washer? What size hole; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00628.html (7,588 bytes)
27. thrust washers (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 14:31:13 -0700; Does anyone remember who wrote and where to find the thread on drilling an oil hole from the rear main bearing to the rear thrust washer? I'd like to try it, but don't want too large a hole! Cheers,; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00642.html (6,587 bytes)
28. fuel pump (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 19:51:51 -0700; Still progressing with the 1500 motor rebuild. Got the crank on Friday, ground .010 under, new bearings etc. The rest of the motor was in such good shape it still has the original paint inside the bl; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00665.html (6,705 bytes)
29. thrust washer lube (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 16:58:25 -0700; Well, I found the article on drilling an oil hole in the block for the rear thrust washer. Ted Schumaker had written it in the Spit & GT6 magazine. So I contacted Ted and asked him what size hole. He; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00711.html (7,886 bytes)
30. Choke Cable (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 17:00:24 -0700; A good friend who used to be on this list is building a dual carb Spit, along the British lines and would like to know: What length is the choke cable on a dual carb 1500 Spitfire? Single carb cables; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00712.html (6,935 bytes)
31. Re: thrust washer lube (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:46:28 -0700; Hi Tim, I have added an extra lower rear thrust washer, and pinned it (actually screwed) it to the bearing cap. I know the upper washer is often pinned, but it means taking the crank out to change th; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00747.html (7,760 bytes)
32. Re: thrust washer lube (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:46:36 -0700; Hi Nolan, Thanks for the discussion. I know its the side thrust they take, and that riding the clutch is bad. I've gotten in such a habit of putting my car in neutral at a stoplight that it is drivin; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00748.html (8,569 bytes)
33. Re: thrust washer lube (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:46:42 -0700; Hi Terry, Thanks for the technical discussion on washers. I'm not sure I understand the first part of your email though... I have an old 6 cyl motor apart here, and noticed that the oil pump is large; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00749.html (8,951 bytes)
34. Choke cable (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:48:10 -0700; Thanks to all who responded - re choke cable length. Seems the original will fit, or a TR6 cable is longer than a Spitfire cable. Cheers, Fred /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try htt; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00750.html (6,805 bytes)
35. 1500 engine rebuild (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 20:12:23 -0700; Well, the time has come for the engine rebuild. I have a 1500 engine, comm Q1. Is this a 7.5:1 compression ratio? It has the recessed lip on the cylinders. Q2. Where is the best place to buy engine p; /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00264.html (6,695 bytes)
36. Little British Car Co (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 21:27:57 -0700; Has anyone on the list had any dealings with this company in Farmington Hills, I don't think I've seen them mentioned on the list. Their web page prices seem lower than others I;ve seen, but then....; /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00265.html (6,666 bytes)
37. Club Web Page (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 15:57:10 -0700; I invite all of you to peruse the new web pages for Calgary Vintage Sports Car Club - better known as VSCCC. We are a non marque specific club, and actually have a few Spitfires on the list. If you f; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00024.html (6,970 bytes)
38. Re: Club web page (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 19:07:44 -0700; Not too bright there, was I? I guess I assumed everyone knew of the VSCCC. Anyway, please check out http://www/cadvision.com/vintage -- Fred & Wendy Griffiths. http://www.cadvision.com/griffco/index.; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00028.html (7,630 bytes)
39. Re: 1970 Spitfire Details (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2001 15:38:04 -0700; Following this thread with interest, and wonder... why has it been said that the 1970 MK IV has: - Mk3 bodystyle, bumpers, lights, etc. - MkIV interior with no wood, speedo and tach in front of drive; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00071.html (7,867 bytes)
40. Another Herald Christmas song (score: 1): Author: "Fred Griffiths" <griffco@cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 09:26:16 -0700; Everyone I am sure is familiar with that old Christmas carol "Hark, the Herald Axles Swing". I found another related song (actually a hymn from the United Church of Canada) called "Herald! Sound the; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00330.html (6,925 bytes)

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