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181. Re: locking steering column (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:27:03 -0600; Regarding MK IV locks: They do have right hand threads, but when inserted and tightened to the correct tension, the heads shear off, leaving no head. The only way to remove them is to drill and use E; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00386.html (7,253 bytes)
182. Re: more help, please (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:42:24 -0600; Hi Donald, I'm wondering what kind of car you're describing? Do you have the steering wheel and column in place now? what holds it in if you're looking for this thingy? If you expect a U shaped bolt; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00473.html (8,667 bytes)
183. Complacency (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 07:52:07 -0600; Don't get complacent with your Spitfires! When my wife and I used to go out in the Spit, she'd take a 500 page novel and I'd take the Haynes manual. When (not if) something went wrong, she'd read the; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00643.html (7,337 bytes)
184. signing off (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 16:54:05 -0600; Well listers, I must sign off the list for about 5 weeks. Its going to be tough, but I'll make do searching for Spitfires along the roads of England, Wales, Ireland, Iceland, Denmark, Belgium and eve; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00728.html (7,061 bytes)
185. Re: Ireplacing the Steering Rack Bellows (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 19:28:16 -0600; I just replaed a set on a 1500 I'm restoring. It was not difficult I would say you do NOT have to lift the road wheels off the floor. After loosing the ball joint nut, a good smack with a hammer on t; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00075.html (7,328 bytes)
186. Re: serial numbers (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 06:29:13 -0600; Hi Phil, You have discovered the chassis (frame) number. As mentioned on another member's post, it is not the same as the Commission Plate number. And it can vary *a lot* from that number eg my MK IV; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00094.html (7,257 bytes)
187. Thrust washers (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jun 1999 20:39:50 -0600; Well Guys, Give me the bad news. I just pulled the pan of my MK IV and found two thrust washers lying in the bottom. Not a lot of sludge, but then I had just changed the oil last week. Onw washer got; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00309.html (7,681 bytes)
188. thrustwashers (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 19:53:46 -0600; Hi guys, Thanks for all the news and views - good and bad. Most of the bad news was that the block and crank were history. Some of the good news was that it could be rebuilt - for a price. But in any; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00329.html (9,332 bytes)
189. [Fwd: Re: Sptifire and Triumph research] (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 08:23:12 -0600; This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --198D7FB03A6C -- Fred & Wendy Griffiths Calgary, Canada mailto: griffco@cadvision.com http://www.cadvision.com/griffco/index.htm --198D7FB03A6C Content-D; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00388.html (7,858 bytes)
190. Re: Oil pan gasket, and misc. (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:11:04 -0600; Hi Glen, The answer is yes. The question was "> Hi all My MK IV is sitting up on blocks right now with its oil pan off while I wait for new thrust bearings. It is really very easy. Only bolt difficul; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00515.html (7,820 bytes)
191. Re: Oil pan gasket, and misc. (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:15:27 -0600; When I last had my Spit in for a major service, the garage (specializing in British), drilled a drail hole in the diff and put in a 1/2" pipe thread drain plug, same as the motor. No more problems.--; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00516.html (7,319 bytes)
192. Re: Rear spring sag?????? (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:12:29 -0600; I shim up the rear springs with nylon sheet. I cut a square about 1/4" thick the width of the spring leaf, drill a hole in the centre of it. Then I put a bolt through the hole, and chuch it in a lath; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00582.html (8,072 bytes)
193. Re: Rear spring sag?????? (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 22:07:38 -0600; I haunt the plastics suppliers and fabricators who use the stuff looking for offcuts. You need only bits about 2" square. Also use Delrin, or even Lexan. -- Fred & Wendy Griffiths Calgary, Canada ma; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00619.html (8,474 bytes)
194. Re: Starting with clutch engaged helps thrust washers? (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 08:31:58 -0600; having got my thrust washers out of the bottom of the oil pan last week, I'll explain it as I see it. It seems the washers are oiled only by splash from the crankshaft and dribble running down the cr; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00625.html (9,432 bytes)
195. Chassis Number (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 07:49:15 -0600; Yes, there is a Chassis number, not to be confused with what BMIHT calles a Chassis Number, meaning the commission number. The Chassis number (frame number) is on a metal plate spot welded to the lef; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00705.html (7,322 bytes)
196. Thrust washers (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 21:36:55 -0600; Well, the washers are in and the motor runs! Finally got the washers in after a few modifications. Because the crank had worn into the bearing cap, I machined a groove in it to take an extra washer f; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00810.html (9,138 bytes)
197. Re: Thrust washers (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 08:48:46 -0600; Joe, Peter S and listers, Yeah, I took a few oil drips to the left eye! and a burn to the arm from the trouble lamp, but nothing major. There is wear on the crank flange, as described. I see a small; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00823.html (7,912 bytes)
198. Hypothetical Question (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 08:48:08 -0600; Here's a hypothetical question from a guy I know very well. He wishes to remain anonymous for obvious reasons. "Suppose the man's son bought a Triumph from a wrecking/parts yars in 1990 unknowing tha; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00907.html (8,133 bytes)
199. Hypothetical Ques - WOW (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:30:22 -0600; Didn't that open a can of worms? 'The guy' would like to thank all of you for suggestions. Some he could live with, some wouldn't work in Canada. For example "find the rightful owner". Any suggestion; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00959.html (8,511 bytes)
200. Radar Speed Traps (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 22:09:48 -0600; And speaking of police and their radar guns, my wife and I had a funny incident just last week. We were driving the Spitfire down a usually 90kmh divided highway, which this day was reduced to 50kmh; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01066.html (7,694 bytes)

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