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161. RE: this and that (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 11:30:00 +0100; I had exactly the same dip-switch problem with Daffy when I first got her. I drove around for several weeks with tape around the switch to stop the battery running flat, and still had to call the AA; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00560.html (8,618 bytes)
162. RE: New Garage and past LBC's (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 13:52:09 +0100; Congratulations - I too recently discovered the joy of a truly large workshop. I know how you feel! Richard & Daffy (getting lost in her new home!) -- Important Notice: The information in this email; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00564.html (7,386 bytes)
163. RE: Spit 1500 running again (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 15:52:41 +0100; I don't have a photo (I live in the dark ages, my camera still uses film!), but my layout is as Triumph intended, as pictured in this sketch from Rimmer's website: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/spitfi; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00570.html (9,007 bytes)
164. Sniff Petrol (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 16:03:26 +0100; I regularly read this website www.sniffpetrol.com - probably the funniest thing I've ever seen on the web (and someone from the Spitfire group first put me on to it I think!). However, many of the jo; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00571.html (7,722 bytes)
165. RE: Spitfire MkIII vs 1500 softtop frame. (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 09:34:50 +0100; They are pretty different. See http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/spitfire/images/191a.gif for a picture of the MkIII set-up, and http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/spitfire/images/194a.gif for a picture of the (; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00000.html (7,445 bytes)
166. RE: nuts and bolts... (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 09:43:12 +0100; Most of the nuts and bolts are absolutely standard. If you have a Rimmers catalogue, you can tell the standard size nuts and bolts because they will be specified by size, rather than using a unique T; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00001.html (7,984 bytes)
167. RE: Rear Clunk over bumps, leaking everywhere (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 09:48:24 +0100; Oh, there are still a few more places you can leak oil from! Sump (that's pretty common) Timing cover Dipstick tube (symptom of an improperly vented crankcase) Any more?? Richard & Daffy (leaks only; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00002.html (7,385 bytes)
168. RE: Exciting news!!! (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 08:46:53 +0100; Carter joked: ...I think what you really need is the Spitfire SUV... Sorry pal, someone has already been there! Check out http://www.triumphspitfire.com/images/others/4x4.jpg Richard & Daffy -- Impor; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00024.html (7,994 bytes)
169. RE: checking compression (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 11:22:02 +0100; You need to buy (or borrow) a compression gauge. This (I believe, never used one myself) screws into the spark plug hole while the engine is turned over, and the gauge gives a reading of compression.; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00028.html (7,819 bytes)
170. RE: steering knuckle joint (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 14:23:39 +0100; A couple of guys mentioned opening the knuckle up a bit to help it slip on more easily. Is it possible that it has been opened TOO much, so the holes for the bolt are no longer properly aligned, and; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00036.html (8,726 bytes)
171. Fiddly Jobs (was RE: steering knuckle joint) (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 14:55:10 +0100; ...the most fiddly job I have done on the spitfire, previous number 1 position was held by 'trying to insert the cotter pin back into the window winder handle'... I have to say that my No.1 is probab; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00039.html (8,265 bytes)
172. RE: Soundproofing a gt6 (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 15:47:54 +0100; I have no specific experience, but the general approach is to buy sound-proofing material (thick brown matting stuff) and stick it everywhere - underside of the bonnet, front of the firewall, inside; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00047.html (8,451 bytes)
173. RE: End of an era? (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 15:59:03 +0100; Sorry to hear that you and Sophie may be parting company. As you saw, Daffy has a child seat fitted to her passenger seat almost all the time, and Flora loves riding in her - but she's not practical; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00048.html (8,613 bytes)
174. Car-o-Scope (pointless fun) (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:44:22 +0100; I just took a test to see how compatible I am with driving a Triumph Spitfire. I filled in a questionnaire about my personality traits, and my results are compared with other Spitfire owners (and tho; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00078.html (10,628 bytes)
175. RE: Fiddly Jobs (was RE: steering knuckle joint) (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 10:00:24 +0100; ...Obviously neither of you have ever replaced the door/window seals, or removed and refitted the speedometer... Done both of those. I don't remember the speedo being that bad (well, it wasn't that g; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00080.html (8,180 bytes)
176. RE: Power steering... (lubricating the trunnions) - grease guns (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 10:38:34 +0100; Grease guns - straightforward. At one end (the end without the pump handle and nozzle) there is the end of a rod sticking out. Pull this rod outwards (against a spring), and when it is all the way o; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00081.html (10,747 bytes)
177. RE: Who owns Triumph? (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 11:02:46 +0100; Kristi is right. BMW bought up the Rover Group about 3-4 years ago, and with it came all the brands that had been merged into what was British Leyland - Rover, Triumph, Austin, Morris, MG, Mini, Land; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00084.html (9,501 bytes)
178. RE: Power steering... (lubricating the trunnions) - grease guns (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 11:31:55 +0100; Most importantly, your rear wheel bearings need greasing. DO THIS NOW! You should also grease your rear axle and prop-shaft UJs, if they are not the sealed-for-life type - but I have yet to find a wa; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00085.html (10,424 bytes)
179. RE: Power steering... (lubricating the trunnions) - grease guns (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 12:06:12 +0100; You can probably do it without removing the wheel, although it may make access easier (I've so far had the great benefit of being able to do this with the car on a lift!!) The grease nipple is on th; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00087.html (9,140 bytes)
180. RE: Car-o-Scope (pointless fun) (score: 1): Author: Richard Gosling <richard.gosling@exprogroup.com>; Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 17:00:50 +0100; ...interestingly 20% of Triumph owners are "satisfied with their dealer experience"... I guess nowadays we have to consider Rimmers, Moss, Vicky Brit, TRF, Spitbits and all the others our 'dealer net; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00091.html (9,049 bytes)

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