- 1. Factory competition prep manual (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 22:21:12 -0400
- I've always been curious about the recommendations given in this manual. Has anybody ever built a car to the specs. given in the manual? Did it make significantly more power? What kind of performance
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00071.html (6,969 bytes)
- 2. Where's the innovation? (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2003 20:42:36 -0400
- The following is a tirade, quit reading now if you don't want to bother with it! I just got my new Roadster Factory summer flyer, I 've also received several LBC magazines and catalogs from other sou
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00159.html (8,554 bytes)
- 3. So long, it's been fun! (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 20:54:03 -0400
- Today, I officially became a Despicable Previous Owner. I have sold my '78 Spitfire (Ancient Blue) to a local buyer. I appreciate the help and the comiseration over the past five years and want to w
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00330.html (7,016 bytes)
- 4. SU carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 21:24:17 -0400
- Hello list, I have 2 SU carbs that I am going to post on e-bay next week, but I thought I would give the list a chance first. The first carb is an SU HIF 44. It was remanufactured about 1 year ago by
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00248.html (8,199 bytes)
- 5. SU HIF6 carb (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 22:28:27 -0400
- I'm going to post this on e-bay next week, but I thought I'd let the list have first crack at it. I have a rebuilt HIF 6 carb for sale. It has new gaskets a new spring, new jet and a new bowl cover.
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00018.html (7,645 bytes)
- 6. British Car Magazines (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 23:03:26 -0400
- I have a mixed bag of British car magazines that are either duplicates or were just picked up to read as I traveled. I thought someone on the list who is looking for some back issues might be intere
- /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00158.html (7,335 bytes)
- 7. Spitfire performance (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2002 19:44:30 -0400
- Hi everybody, The work on my SU HIF6 conversion continues apace, but I wanted to find out what kind of performance other peopler saw with their Spits. My main question is this: previously with the si
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00008.html (7,747 bytes)
- 8. Re:Spitfire performance (follow-up) (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Jun 2002 12:33:41 -0400
- Thanks for the responses to my original post. I just wanted to give a little more info on my Spit in case anyone was curious. I rebuilt and balanced the engine about two years ago (high compression
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00019.html (8,348 bytes)
- 9. Re: Heater valve bracket (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2002 20:59:56 -0400
- There is currently one of these for sale on ebay, the picture may help you. It's item number 1834393938. No financial interest. Glenn Trunnell /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try htt
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00059.html (7,086 bytes)
- 10. Block and head for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2002 21:58:55 -0400
- I have a '78 1500 block and head that I would like to sell. It is a low compression unit and was removed from my spit about 4 years ago. I would consider this a core block and head, with a good cran
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00149.html (7,146 bytes)
- 11. Engine bay valences (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:29:20 -0400
- I have a set of new valence panels for a 71 - 74 spit, that I received with some parts that I bought. They are brand new and come with the mounting hardware. They are black pressed cardboard type wit
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00168.html (7,089 bytes)
- 12. RE: Engine bay valences (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 21:28:09 -0400
- I just wanted to let everyone know that I have sold these, but thanks very much to everybody who responded. I'm sorry I only had the one set, but if you need anything else let me know, I've got a lo
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00247.html (6,736 bytes)
- 13. Bootlid & luggage rack trade? (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 20:48:02 -0400
- My '79 Spit has a factory luggage rack installed on the boot lid. It is the stainless steel type with the oval bars and is in excellent condition as is the boot lid. I have never liked the luggage r
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00265.html (7,120 bytes)
- 14. Re: power boost (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 21:25:40 -0400
- This is kind of a loaded question! In order to maximize any power gains a header and a free flowing exhaust are mandatory, but I am concerned about your carb choice. Usually when someone uses a sing
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00313.html (9,237 bytes)
- 15. Triumph Books (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 20:21:30 -0400
- I have several Triumph books that I am going to sell on E-bay, and I thought I would give the faithful the first shot. Let me know if anyone is interested. Prices do not include shipping from NC, 27
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00492.html (7,155 bytes)
- 16. HIF-6 Conversion in re: HS2s (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 May 2002 21:42:15 -0400
- I was going to finish this swap and write an article to hopefully be published in Spitfire & GT6, but I'll go ahead and give you some details. I considered converting to HS4s, but I live in an emiss
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00121.html (9,190 bytes)
- 17. Intake manifold needed (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 21:37:34 -0400
- I am looking for a mk4 intake manifold for the single stromberg. Specifically, I am looking for the manifold that has the larger (1.25 in) runners versus the later ones with 1 in. runners . If anybo
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00542.html (6,644 bytes)
- 18. Re: Damper oil and acceleration (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 06 Apr 2002 22:41:35 -0500
- The purpose of the damper oil is to keep the pistom from rising too quickly and leaning the mixture out. When the butterfly valve opens under acceleration it causes a greater vacuun to be applied to
- /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00212.html (7,150 bytes)
- 19. Re: cams (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 06 Apr 2002 22:51:58 -0500
- While it's preferable to get the car running as soon as possible, I have rebuilt several engines and at times it has taken some time to get them started and I haven't seen any ill effects on the cam.
- /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00213.html (7,287 bytes)
- 20. re:clutch dungeon (score: 1)
- Author: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:00:33 -0400
- I had the same problem a few years ago. The kit contains a flat washer-like grease seal that fits into the cap, but not the cap itself. However when I replaced my slave cylinder a couple of years ago
- /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00533.html (7,329 bytes)
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