- 201. January International Triumph Spitfire Database Update is done (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 21:42:39 -0700
- I finally got around to updating the database. We are creeping up on 10,000 cars listed. I suspect that we will reach that milestone in 2 months. If your car is not there, please add it. Additionally
- /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00174.html (7,096 bytes)
- 202. Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:27:52 -0700
- I need 4 6" wheels that will fit a Spitfire (GT6, TR7, TR8). I am hoping to get them cheap since I will be installing rain tires and hope to never have to mount them. Since I am in AZ, I hope to find
- /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00177.html (6,452 bytes)
- 203. RE: Racing Axle Help (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 14:22:28 -0700
- Contact Moser Engineering in Portland, IN. I sent them the pieces that splined onto the shafts and the dimensions I wanted, and they custom made me a pair of bulletproof axles that stand up to the 2
- /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00179.html (6,839 bytes)
- 204. RE: Wood dash (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 10:10:27 -0700
- One of my winter projects is a new dash for our 78. I have one solid piece of walnut, next is to take the old dash out (three pieces) use it as a template and put one piece back in. (fingers crossed)
- /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00006.html (7,942 bytes)
- 205. Monthly Database Update now done. (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 21:21:31 -0700
- It has been more than the usual month since I have updated the database. But it is now done. I had a bit of trouble with a data sheet download and ended up losing several entries. So if anyone sent i
- /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00020.html (6,959 bytes)
- 206. New web site for the Spoiutfire Database (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 22:10:34 -0700
- For all those people who have been experiencing problems with access to the International Triumph Spitfire Database, I have copied it over to another server. Although I have spent several hours chang
- /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00024.html (6,882 bytes)
- 207. RE: Herald Rear end (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 11:57:20 -0700
- Hi, I have just purchased a 13/60 herald. it has been sitting for a couple of years. i was told that the u/j's were alittle gone but i am not so sure, just thought i would pop a message out to ask wh
- /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00035.html (7,871 bytes)
- 208. RE: What to do w/ Old Fluif (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 23:31:44 -0700
- Ship it to Love Canal. It should qualify for super-fund status! :) Joe --Original Message-- From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Chris & Kelly Sha
- /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00041.html (7,813 bytes)
- 209. RE: Transmission (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 15:17:14 -0700
- Yes, you can use the full synchro gearbox but you will have to shorten the driveshaft (or use one specifically made for that gearbox. When the synchro for first gear was added, the gearbox was lengt
- /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00066.html (7,523 bytes)
- 210. RE: Transmission (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 16:27:58 -0700
- So it would appear. Oops! The larger shaft of the GT6 gearbox can be cut down to the right length and an alternative clutch disk would have to be substituted to fit the 1" diameter of the shaft. And
- /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00068.html (8,924 bytes)
- 211. RE: Haynes Repair Manual (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 17:46:13 -0700
- Not necessarily. It all depends on which model you are looking at. There are some variances especially in the US Mk1 and Mk2 versions. Joe I heard that the wiring diagrams in the Haynes repair manual
- /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00086.html (6,915 bytes)
- 212. Mk3 Badge repair kit (US Models for one year) (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2003 18:48:31 -0700
- I wanted to let everyone know that I have just completed a repair kit for the unique RAF roundel style Mk3 bonnet badge used only one uear on US Mk3's. The kit consists of 3 decals that replace the o
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00013.html (6,846 bytes)
- 213. RE: 64 MK2 Spitfire ??? & seltbelt mount question. (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 14:09:30 -0700
- More surprising still, it is not even a 64 model. It is in fact a 1963 Mk1. The small plate with 3696FC is the body plate and the number is the body's serial number. The "L" on the commission plate
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00063.html (9,879 bytes)
- 214. RE: carb question (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 15:01:45 -0700
- Recently when i start up the Spitfire, the jet on the bottom of one of the Carbs sticks. It will stay down after i release the choke cable. Does this make any sense? Any quick fixes for this? Any sug
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00116.html (7,274 bytes)
- 215. RE: carb question (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 15:09:44 -0700
- Recently when i start up the Spitfire, the jet on the bottom of one of the Carbs sticks. It will stay down after i release the choke cable. Does this make any sense? Any quick fixes for this? Any sug
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00117.html (7,532 bytes)
- 216. RE: 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:12:22 -0700
- The short answer for the head is "Yes". But if you put one on without doing some shaving, you will end up with a very low compression engine. The thing to do is Calculate the compression ratio you wa
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00122.html (7,809 bytes)
- 217. RE: 1296 (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 11:49:22 -0700
- Oh, Yes, I guess that is what you said. By this time the waters are so muddy, that I'm having difficultyt seeing! :) Joe As I said, my 1FM '74 has the larger holes also. BillG <SNIP> ... the flywheel
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00139.html (8,735 bytes)
- 218. Tires (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:19:47 -0700
- Is there anyone from the Fresno Area coming to Triumphest who would be willing to stop by The Hoosier Distributor and pick up a pair of race slicks and cart them down to Riverside for me? If so, plea
- /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00043.html (6,367 bytes)
- 219. RE: painting brake drums (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 16:04:45 -0700
- I painted my GT6 Drums Bright Red with regular Krylon paint and even with hard autocross braking, the red is still intact. Joe --Original Message-- From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfi
- /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00102.html (7,597 bytes)
- 220. RE: painting brake drums (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@COX.NET>
- Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2003 09:28:49 -0700
- Why Not Red? :) JOe Message text written by Bill & Skip Pugh I have a question. Why red? Is that so the course workers wouldn't notice when they get hot and start to glow? Dave
- /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00104.html (7,418 bytes)
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