- 41. U joint circlips (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 18:06:52 -0500
- Thanks to Ron, Joe and Patrick for your replies. I have done this job a number of times on domestic cars without a problem but it makes sense that the yoke could have bent given the amount of beating
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00044.html (6,887 bytes)
- 42. Spitfire Frame (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 10:36:21 -0500
- I have a 75 Spitfire frame that I will give to whoever wants to come and pick it up. The frame is straight and to the best of my knowledge has never been hit. It has rust and holes around the rear sh
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00547.html (6,767 bytes)
- 43. Clutch Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 22:05:07 -0500
- I had the same problems last year and took the same approach as you i.e.: replacing everything. In the end I think the biggest problem I had was with the clutch lever push rod. Mine turned out to be
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00748.html (7,227 bytes)
- 44. Four Way Flashers (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 21:46:54 -0500
- I was checking my light functions tonight to see if everything worked after swapping frames on my 75 Spit and discovered that the four way flashers only work on the driver's side of the car, however
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00774.html (6,670 bytes)
- 45. Re: Replacing valve springs (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 19:12:43 -0500
- Glenn I've heard of valve spring compressors that use the intake manifold bolts as a fulcrum and do not require the removal of the head but I think these were for small block Chevys although I see no
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00141.html (8,295 bytes)
- 46. Transporting Spitfire Frame (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 21:45:42 -0500
- Can anyone tell me if I would have trouble from police or Dept of Transport moving a spitfire frame in back of a GMC Sonoma pickup? About five feet of frame would be hanging over at back, well flagg
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00186.html (7,482 bytes)
- 47. Transporting Spitfire Frame (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 20:42:50 -0500
- Many thanks to all who responded to my post regarding transporting Spitfire frame, especially Patrick Bowen. I know I'm legal in my own province and if I get stopped in your country I'll just say I'
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00215.html (7,436 bytes)
- 48. Spitfire Frame (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:45:44 -0500
- I just had my first experience buying parts from someone in this group and I have to say it couldn't have been more enjoyable. I bought a frame from Glenn Trunnell in North Carolina and while I was
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00264.html (7,148 bytes)
- 49. Spitfire Frame (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 20:20:54 -0500
- I don't think the frame weighs anymore than 100 LBS. as us two fifty year olds were able to handle it without any problems or heart attacks. I moved the frame from North Carolina to Ontario in a GMC
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00290.html (6,982 bytes)
- 50. Re: Spitfire/GT6 brake help required (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 20:35:45 -0500
- Terry I just measured my 75 Spit and there is 6" between the upper rear most corner of the master cylinder bracket and the main bulkhead. However the bulkhead is dished about another 3/4" at the mast
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00461.html (7,092 bytes)
- 51. Re: Help with Body Removal (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 20:52:30 -0500
- Alan Just did this this past week, body came off today!!!! two on either side of the the transmission tunnel through the channel that would be directly under your knees if you were sitting in the car
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00462.html (9,346 bytes)
- 52. Re: Help with Body Removal (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 21:17:40 -0500
- John Good deal When I'm ready to put the body back on you and your neighbor can come over and do the job.I'll buy the beer and me and my fifty year old friends will watch Whaddya say Chris Taylor( wi
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00467.html (7,701 bytes)
- 53. Rear Spring Spacer (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 17:28:00 -0500
- Can someone please tell me the outside diameter of the spacer that goes through the rear spring pivot of a 75 Spitfire. I'm replacing the spring and this spacer is missing from the spring I removed.
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00725.html (6,306 bytes)
- 54. Thrust Washers (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 23:06:25 -0800
- I need the collective wisdom of the list yet again!!!! Is it possible to replace the crankshaft thrust washer with the engine in the frame or does it have to be removed? I have studied both the facto
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00379.html (7,003 bytes)
- 55. Re: quest. - thrust washers (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 10:43:10 -0800
- JohnI was told to look at end float problems caused by the thrust washer by my local LBC mechanic. The symtoms were a vibration that sets in at about 45 MPH that you can feel through the seat of your
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00414.html (7,544 bytes)
- 56. Thrust Washers (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 10:26:06 -0800
- Thanks to all that responded to my question on thrust washers. I have decided to bite the bullet and pull the motor out and see what other troubles I find. Chris Taylor 75 Spitfire Burlington, Ontari
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00440.html (6,886 bytes)
- 57. Spitfire Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 19:22:37 -0700
- This winter I will be rebuilding the front end of my 75 Spit. Can anyone tell me the advantages/disadvantages of using urethane bushings in place of stock bushings. Also any tips to help the job go
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00287.html (6,695 bytes)
- 58. 15th Annual British Car Day (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Sep 1998 20:07:02 -0700
- Fellow Listers Congratulations to Vic Whitmore of Toronto Ontario for winning first in class out of 52 Spitfires at the 15th Annual British Car Day at Bronte, Ontario Nearly one Thousand British cars
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00438.html (6,734 bytes)
- 59. 4th Annual British Car Toy Run (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Sep 1998 17:02:31 -0700
- Anyone in the Toronto Ontario area Please come out and support Operation Santa Claus toy run This is a Christmas theme driving tour(police escorted) from the Halton Region Museum in Milton to the Ma
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00485.html (7,144 bytes)
- 60. Re: wheel size (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Taylor <spitfire@worldchat.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 20:41:03 -0700
- Bob I have 14 X 6 wheels on my 75 Spit. They were made by ROH in Australia but I'm advised that they are no longer available. Wheels are alloy and fitted with P185/60R14 tires No clearance problems a
- /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00340.html (7,580 bytes)
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