- 321. RE: early/late rear springs, was sagging rear/advice (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:43:18 -0700
- Let's see if I can summarize the discussion: 1. Andy suggests the possibility of using the GT6 spring, but Paul disagrees. 2. I suggested that while you can replace the spring, or go with Corvette ty
- /html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00092.html (9,789 bytes)
- 322. Re: SPITFIRE - 205/60/13 Tires, who still makes them? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:14:40 -0700
- I found that the availability of tires for the 13" wheels is quickly diminishing. The reason is the only thing using them these days are econo-boxes and nobody wants to spend anything on performance
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00070.html (7,955 bytes)
- 323. Re: Spitfire alternator swap (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 08:39:54 -0700
- That is very likely the route I wil be going as well, but not with the GM alternator. I don't like the physical size of those units. I am going to search for a Denso alternator similar to what is in
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00001.html (8,256 bytes)
- 324. Re: Spitfire Water pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 11:15:35 -0700
- Yeah, I think all the fliif leaked out. That may be the problem with it. I think that Fluif may be the same as the smoke that leaks out of the wiring causing the system not to work. Joe -- Original M
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00003.html (7,510 bytes)
- 325. Large Triumph "Open Book" decals (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:20:19 -0700
- I have had an inquiry by a member of the Friends of Triumph racing group about doing large Triumph shield decals. So I have prepared two options and thought I'd give everyone else an opportunity to g
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00015.html (7,217 bytes)
- 326. RE: early/late rear springs, was sagging rear/advice (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 18:50:55 -0700
- I overlooked that reply of Barry's the first time around and have to say this about that: I asked Kas Kastner about that and he said that he never recommended it and apparently doesn't think much of
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00080.html (10,071 bytes)
- 327. RE: New fully independent rear setup anyone?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 19:32:58 -0700
- "Joe" is very happy with his fully independent suspension setup on Tiny Tim. http://members.cox.net/spitlist/VetteDiff.htm Notice the big smiley face emoticon: :) Joe Speaking of rear end setups, ho
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00081.html (9,322 bytes)
- 328. Spitfire Water pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:08:04 -0700
- I noticed a small puddle of coolant collecting under the front of my Red Spit and upon investigation discovered that the water pump is leaking at the weep hole. This is a small bearing 1296 engine t
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00107.html (8,506 bytes)
- 329. Re: Spitfire Water pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:17:08 -0700
- Did you ever watch one of those chorus lines of skaters that are spinning in a circle? The girl on the inside is barely spinning but those skating to latch on have to skate faster and faster to catc
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00109.html (10,328 bytes)
- 330. Re: Spitfire Water pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:13:05 -0700
- You are of course correct (by the same logic as on a water pump). Again, since the alternator is a follower and not the driving piece, the reverse is correct. However, since there is not likely an e
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00111.html (8,956 bytes)
- 331. RE: Spitfire Water pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:25:18 -0700
- Joe Ummmm, Joe, I'm not looking at my Spitfire right now but from memory and with the knowledge of just about every other car I've ever seen... The water pump and alternator are driven by the cranksh
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00115.html (9,048 bytes)
- 332. RE: Spitfire Water pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:37:24 -0700
- I have already gotten all the information I can bear on the subject and the amount of crow I have been eating is double the turkey I recently consumed. I know am an expert on the relationship of pul
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00118.html (8,310 bytes)
- 333. RE: Spitfire - Trunion Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:07:20 -0700
- If your slop is in the parts that turn the wheel, you need to replace the whole assembly. But if the slop is only in the part that hinges the camber, replacing the sleeves and seals should be suffici
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00018.html (7,432 bytes)
- 334. RE: Crank Shaft Pulley Removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 21:43:23 -0700
- I concur. Righty-Tighty, Lefty-Loosey Joe Ummmmm, I pulled mine off a few years ago to check if the chain tensioner was broken. (It wasn't.) IIRC, it was a normal righthand thread. However I wouldn't
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00038.html (7,965 bytes)
- 335. Re: Stock 3.89 1500 differentials (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:03:50 -0700
- Last time I went to the scrap metal yard, they were not even buying steel. So I would bet that you should get at east 100 bucks for a properly working Spit Diff of any variety. == This list supported
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00058.html (7,048 bytes)
- 336. Spitfire Database Monthly update (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:05:38 -0700
- I have done the regular monthly update for December and I am sad to report that I only had 11 new entries over the past month. This is likely because the data entry page is not working since my ISP
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00060.html (7,098 bytes)
- 337. Spitfire Database Monthly update (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:08:29 -0700
- I have done the regular monthly update for December and I am sad to report that I only had 11 new entries over the past month. This is likely because the data entry page is not working since my ISP
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00061.html (7,280 bytes)
- 338. RE: overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 20:56:45 -0700
- --Original Message-- From: spitfires-owner@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:spitfires-owner@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf Of Larry Vaughan Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 8:50 PM To: Jim Muller Cc: spitfires@Autox
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00093.html (7,531 bytes)
- 339. RE: overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 13:24:22 -0700
- My first bit of new knowledge for 2007! Thanks, Joe As an addendum, I did a little "digging" after I sent my initial response. If you have the Haynes Spitfire manual you can look at the wiring diagra
- /html/spitfires/2007-01/msg00002.html (7,629 bytes)
- 340. Re: mail? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 07:53:32 -0700
- I think it is just a matter of slow traffic People are just too cold to get their fingers moving across the keyboard. == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.
- /html/spitfires/2007-01/msg00033.html (6,939 bytes)
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