- 21. Re: new cars - non lbc (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 13:32:04 -0500
- Hi Tim, My son is a Mechanical Engineer working for a major auto parts manufacturer. I'll not mention any names. He was recently involved in a tear-down of the Kia van with several other engineers at
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00168.html (8,666 bytes)
- 22. Re: bonnet leading edge (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 11:36:06 -0500
- Hi Ken, I really don't think your bonnet is toast. It looks more like Swiss cheese. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario http://www.vicwhit.com /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00258.html (7,278 bytes)
- 23. Re: oil leaking problem - dipstick tube (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 20:31:15 -0500
- Hello Huw, I'm guessing that you are running a Weber carb, like the DGV. The crankcase pressure needs to be relieved or the oil will blow out the dipstick. Take a look at my fix: http://www.vicwhit.c
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00501.html (8,539 bytes)
- 24. Re: distributors (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 22:20:52 -0500
- Hi Fred, We here ya' callin'. I guess that the specific info isn't readily at hand. I have specs for the 45D4 and 45DE4 as listed in the Spitfire 1500 Repair Operation Manual, if you want them. Vic W
- /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00564.html (7,165 bytes)
- 25. Re: venting (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2002 17:54:20 -0500
- Hi Rick and all... Here is the direct link to the page with my Weber DGV mod: http://www.vicwhit.com/spitfire/spittech.html Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario http://www.vicwhit.com /// spit
- /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00046.html (8,471 bytes)
- 26. Re: Leaking Oil behind the head (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 12:31:59 -0500
- Hi Greg, I solved a problem similar to this with my 1500. If mine is the same as yours, the leak appears from the rear left side corner. That is the point nearest where the oil passage comes up throu
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00008.html (8,869 bytes)
- 27. Re: Leaking Oil behind the head (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 14:38:04 -0500
- Thanks, Joe. The purists insist that nothing is put on the head gasket. At most, some say a very light coat of oil will help things slide into place. The "stuff" I used is made by Permatex and called
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00018.html (9,636 bytes)
- 28. Re: Rimmer Bros. (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 15:42:28 -0500
- Hi Frank, I bought the Big Bore SS Quiet Sports exhaust system for my 1500. It is a very nice system and the workmanship is very good. The system included a 4-2 header, a 2-1 middle piece with small
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00149.html (8,061 bytes)
- 29. Re: Ontario Owners ( was RE: Which is older? You or your car? ) (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 16:14:43 -0500
- Hi Luke, Of course you need to join the TTC just for the "best club magazine" in North America. Four times a year you get a very professional magazine that contains nothing but Triumph information. F
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00272.html (8,674 bytes)
- 30. Re: Polishing Time (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@rogers.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 13:41:21 -0500
- Hi Andre, Whatever you do, don't sandblast them. My son did that to his alloy rims and ended up with nice clean, very rough, very dull finish. Bead blast may be the right way. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfir
- /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00441.html (7,201 bytes)
This search system is powered by
Namazu