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121. Re: Door handle seals and # of spacers on A-arms (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 18:32:47 -0400; Hi, Paul, et al. When I mentioned that the shims should be applied equally, I was following the "book", Repair Operation Manual, by BL Cars Limited, ISBN 1 869826 663. In page 57-12 STEERING GEOMETRY; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00697.html (15,696 bytes)
122. Re: 1500 Cylinder head (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 10:38:40 -0500; Wow! I can hardly wait to be the first on my block to have a supercharged Triumph Spitfire. At only 1500 British pounds, what a deal. NOT! Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire (normally aspirated) Thornhill, Ont; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00732.html (11,168 bytes)
123. Re: Suspension setup?! (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 09:38:09 -0400; The shims for the rear control arms are used to setup the toe-in on the rear wheels. It isn't much (1 degree if I remember right). A lot of people have changed rear springs when they didn't have to b; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00007.html (7,994 bytes)
124. Re:Men's Perspective-enough! (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 10:07:02 -0400; At last count, my trash has 29 (now 30) messages with this thread. Let's drop it and get on with Spitfire stuff. Please! Vic Whitmore; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00230.html (6,361 bytes)
125. Re: Silicone brake fluid identification (limited lbc content) (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 21:24:37 -0400; I have silicon brake fluid in my Spit. It is a light blue color. Hope this Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00261.html (8,486 bytes)
126. Re: Shaky Spit (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 15:55:56 -0400; Don't overlook the possibility of a bent axle shaft or bent rim. If you bang into a curb can easily bend these. Perhaps the best way to check is have someone follow you and watch your rear tires. If; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00359.html (8,127 bytes)
127. Re: Trunk restoration (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 16:19:27 -0400; I put custom panels, covered in carpet, in my Spit trunk (boot). I started with a piece of cardboard and roughed out the shape, conforming to the wheel arch etc. After a few templates, I was comforta; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00361.html (7,892 bytes)
128. Re: triumphs at "bronte" (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 10:33:48 -0400; Yes, I'll be there. Look for the bright red Spit. And over 1000 other Brit cars, Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00473.html (7,272 bytes)
129. Re: POR15 (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:44:20 -0400; Great stuff. I would not use anything else for surfaces that don't show to daylight. It finishes to a nice glossy hard surface and clings like a mad dog. Some words of wisdom... It is an epoxy-type o; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00508.html (8,305 bytes)
130. Re: POR15 (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 16:47:05 -0400; I must admit, Nolan, that I did not use POR-15 on rusty surfaces. All my rusty surfaces were cleaned to bare metal as best as possible, thoroughly washed in Castrol Superclean, rinsed in very hot wat; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00516.html (8,162 bytes)
131. Re: POR15 (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 09:35:09 -0400; You may be right on the mix up with Chassis Black. POR-15 is not thick unless moisture gets to it. Even then it will still harden up, much harder than paint. I have never used the silver but it doesn; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00533.html (10,796 bytes)
132. Re: Bronte Creek (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 19:54:03 -0400; You said it well, David. The day was just perfect. My face still glows from the sun burn of two days (setup and show). All the people in the Toronto Triumph Club did a great job of pulling off anothe; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00622.html (8,388 bytes)
133. Re: Bronte Creek (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 22:43:18 -0400; While I didn't get the time to see a lot of the show I did see most of the Spits. I think the total between the two classes was something like 50 cars. About the BRG, I say p-ss on the purists and go; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00630.html (9,730 bytes)
134. Re: Copper Sealing Washers, (was leaky J-type overdrive) (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 21:54:29 -0400; CHeck out Home Depot. They have 3 or 4 different sizes and I'll bet they ar just the same composition. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00684.html (7,968 bytes)
135. 4-2-1 Exhaust Header (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 09:12:48 -0400; Hi, everyone. I'm interested in putting on a performance exhaust header as part of my plan to build towards a performance gain in the 1500. I'm looking for some advice from those of you that have 'be; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00700.html (7,700 bytes)
136. Re: MKII Rear Window Seal (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 09:38:33 -0400; Hi, Greg. I ran across a web site in the UK that looks like it might have what you need to re-seal your hardtop rear window. Check out http://www.sportscarsupplies.co.uk. Go to the Spitfire catalogue; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00702.html (7,621 bytes)
137. Re: 4-2-1 Exhaust Header (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 14:42:39 -0400; Thank you one and all for your very interesting responses and explanations. I am convinced that for my purposes, a 4-2-1 header is the way to go. If money was no object, I would go with the large bor; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00754.html (7,923 bytes)
138. Re: cylinder head (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 09:17:16 -0400; There is one significant difference between aircraft engines and Spitfire engines. Most aircraft engines are aluminum while our beauties are iron, each of which have their own set of characteristics.; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00774.html (9,728 bytes)
139. Re: After market Rims (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 22:39:57 -0400; I have a set of Minator rims, made by KN in the United Kingdom, which are Panasport knock-offs to some degree. They look much like the ones in the Vicky Brit catalogue except the openings between the; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00952.html (8,740 bytes)
140. Weber DGV Problems (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:07:03 -0400; Hi everyone. I'm back on the list again after over a year away. I'm looking for some help with my newly installed Weber DGV. The engine runs like @$%#% but I'm working on that. I suspect a leaking in; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00905.html (8,168 bytes)

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