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41. Re: GT6 originality: front spoiler? (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 07 Jun 1998 15:00:15 -0700; It's even muddier than "Yes & No". While Joe's comments are in line with the "authoritative" sources; Triumph (as would be expected), introduced some mystical exceptions: My '74 Spit FM19842UO (Aug 1; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00076.html (7,954 bytes)
42. FS inner valve springs. (Was -Running real rough) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 20:22:09 -0700; [...] Which reminded me: Last year I had ordered a set of these double valve springs for a cylinder head I was having re-built. I got the springs, but found that the lower spring retaining collars we; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00226.html (7,281 bytes)
43. Re: Maryland State Inspections (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 17:57:46 -0700; [Interesting business practices snipped] First off there's no "Clutch Safety Switch" on Spitfires. The '75 model (maybe '76?) had a "neutral detect switch" which more or less performed the same funct; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00316.html (9,058 bytes)
44. Re: Spitfire Reaction Plate (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 18:40:21 -0700; This "tie-rod" sounds like suspiciously like the "engine restraining cable" which was fitted to '75-on US spec Spits. -- Bob Sykes "You can't beat your brains for entertainment."; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00073.html (6,980 bytes)
45. Re: Electrical woes... (buzzer doesn't) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 21:30:51 -0700; [...] Atwell Haines replies: [useful info about additional switch snipped] As you may know, the buzzer module in question here contains the logic / timer circuit for the seatbelt light / door / keys; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00078.html (8,238 bytes)
46. Re: Trunion (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 20:16:34 -0700; Tom Carney replies: Bob adds: Sure, there's nautical a connection. Webster's "New World" dictionary defines trunnion as:- (trun'yen), n. either of two projection journals on each side of a cannon, et; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00167.html (7,347 bytes)
47. Re: no gasoline or ???? (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 12:16:18 -0700; Next time the car is in "won't run/start" condition, try opening the fuel filler cap. If you can hear air rushing in the opening, your fuel tank vent line is plugged. This will cause the problem you; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00285.html (7,190 bytes)
48. Re: timing flashes (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 21:04:40 -0700; Warning, esoteric techno-babble content This is an EMI (electro-magnetic-interference) problem. The electrical noise from the ignition system is being picked up by the timing light. There are two pos; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00379.html (10,018 bytes)
49. Re: need HAZARD switch for '80 spit (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 06 Apr 1998 17:25:29 -0700; Hi McCoy, If the switch is just inoperative (but not visibly damaged), there may be a *very cheap* fix. Try operating the switch repeatedly. After about 10-15 actuations, it might start working. Don'; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00089.html (7,135 bytes)
50. Re: need HAZARD switch for '80 spit (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 07 Apr 1998 17:51:10 -0700; McCoy Reed wrote to this list yesterday looking for a hazard switch for his late model Spit. I offered the advice that his present switch might be useable with some "exercise". As it turns out, his; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00111.html (7,233 bytes)
51. Re: Spitfire starting/wiring problems (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 21:20:26 -0700; It sounds like your new solenoid may be defective. The white/red wire provides 12V to energize the solenoid when in the "start" position. This much sounds OK. The white/yellow wire is the supply to; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00153.html (7,617 bytes)
52. Re: Spitfire Exhaust (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 21:12:55 -0700; Doug Mitchell replied: I remember this. It must have been more like two years ago as a check of my local archives (13 months worth) turns up nothing. I also remember measuring some mufflers. FWIW I; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00235.html (7,786 bytes)
53. Re: Another Wierd Spit foible [Spit distributor] (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 19:17:04 -0700; It looks like this thread has spilled over from the "Big" list. ISTR my car (when new) having a condenser here just like the one connected to the alternator, but I can find no evidence of one now. If; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00272.html (7,617 bytes)
54. Re: Spitfire spits fire (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 15:24:41 -0700; I'm not sure if your car has the gulp (diverter) valve. Early '79s did not have it (like '78s). ISTR late '79s did have it. This would be the first culprit to check. Your backfire is due to high bac; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00316.html (8,227 bytes)
55. Re: Spitfire spits fire (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 21:51:08 -0700; Uh-Oh this could be trouble ;-) Not quite. These are emissions control devices, but.... The temperature compensator (not present on your carb if it's stock '78 model) is in fact, a bimetallic strip c; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00349.html (9,935 bytes)
56. Re: Spiftire grounding point (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <s1500@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 07:51:42 -0800; Hi Kevin, Check the top fuse in your fuse-box first. Especially if you are missing the plastic cover. A little corrosion here will cause these symptoms. Easy to check. -- Bob Sykes "You can't beat yo; /html/spitfires/1998-03/msg00052.html (7,040 bytes)

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