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21. TR8 For Sale $2500 (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Mon, 25 Sep 1995 13:47:02 -0400; A TR-8 (hard top) was seen advertised in the SJ Mercury for $2500. Original Owner. 408-946-2815; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00480.html (6,203 bytes)
22. Re: Tony's (mostly) excellent Spitfire adventure (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Thu, 28 Sep 1995 23:39:54 -0400; The three connectors by the oil pressure wiring are for the older type electronic iginition. You probably have the black box on the firewall. The older (always-fail) model had the amplifier on the di; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00576.html (7,214 bytes)
23. Overdrive problem (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 00:12:18 -0400; OD on our 79 Spit intermittently kicks out, and then back in. I did a clean and rebuild about 15000 miles ago. It gave no problem prior or since then until about 1000 miles ago. I check the switch on; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00579.html (6,745 bytes)
24. Re: spitfire / GT6 trans (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 00:12:22 -0400; Spitfires came with three bellhousings that I know of. Early ones were aluminum. I do not know if they are interchangeable with later trans and 1500 engines. I will soon find out, as I have the parts; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00580.html (7,331 bytes)
25. Re: Spitfire/MG transmission swap (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 00:12:25 -0400; MG Midget 1500's had the Spitfire motor and transmission. No overdrive option was offered. And I do not know if the gearing is different. BTW, the Midgets are great drive train parts sources for your; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00581.html (6,807 bytes)
26. Re: Overdrive problem (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 13:10:37 -0400; David-- I will check the oil as you suggest. It gives not sign of loosing any, however, the slight seep alwasy present may add up over 15000 miles. FYI, an easy way to check and fill the trans oil is; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00593.html (7,037 bytes)
27. Looking for Book (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 13:10:38 -0400; I am looking for the English Ford book that has the production and export numbers for the Consul Capri (Produced from 61-64?). I saw a copy of this book at a vendors table at Del Mar in 1994. At the; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00594.html (6,771 bytes)
28. Trans compatiblity question (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Sat, 30 Sep 1995 10:31:01 -0400; I have a Pinto 1600 (Cortina) motor in my 63 Consul Capri. It is running with the Pinto 4 speed (Ford's british made 4 speed). What 5 speeds or OD trans will fit? Ford made a 4+OD that appeared in so; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00604.html (6,653 bytes)
29. Different Wheel Question (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Sun, 1 Oct 1995 09:43:38 -0400; Do the Lotus Elan Steel wheels with knock-off spinners also fit the Spitfire wire wheel hubs? If not, do they fit a hub that will fit the Spitfire? How do I get a set of these wheels? Anyone have som; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00005.html (6,782 bytes)
30. Saturday Drive (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Mon, 2 Oct 1995 17:37:12 -0400; Any SOLer's or other British Auto enthusiasts in the SF Bay Area want to meet for a final GOOD WEATHER drive of the year? How about this Saturday October 7. 9:00 AM at Los Gatos Crossroads Shopping C; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00046.html (6,666 bytes)
31. Spitfire timing question (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Mon, 2 Oct 1995 11:24:11 -0400; I recently installed a Weber down draught on the 79 Spit. The instructions said cap off the vacuum line. Did it. And to resent the timing to about 13 degrees BTDC. I did do, but the fuel economy was; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00056.html (7,248 bytes)
32. Saturday Drive in Santa Cruz Mtn. Canceled (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 23:19:43 -0400; We won't be doing a Sant Cruz Mtns drive as suggested. Not enough availability at one time. Sorry. Brian N.; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00121.html (6,324 bytes)
33. Re: Starter whirrs (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Sun, 8 Oct 1995 10:23:40 -0400; Your solution is probably quite easy. Remove the starter and service the engagement mechanism. The is a matter of lubricating with black molly or other assembly type lube. Do not use oil, as it will; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00154.html (8,033 bytes)
34. Door Guts Differences (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Sun, 8 Oct 1995 10:23:13 -0400; Greg (expert) Spitfire and list readers: My 65 Spitfire has some butchered door latch mechanisms courtesy of the DPO. He attempted to install MGA latches and striker plates. As my other Spit is a 79,; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00155.html (7,047 bytes)
35. Early Spitfire Motor Available (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Wed, 11 Oct 1995 12:32:17 -0400; I will be disposing of my 1147 motor from my 65 Spitfire before too long. The number is FC57106HE. If someone is interested in it and wants to trade stuff for it, let me know. Brian N.; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00196.html (6,483 bytes)
36. Re: Sagging Spit Butt (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 1995 12:07:34 -0400; Leon asked about his saggin rear. I think every Spitfire owner knows this problem. So here is my 2p worth of experience and advice: First, the swing axel/rotating transverse leaf arrangement will hol; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00225.html (8,765 bytes)
37. Spit engine (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 1995 12:22:34 -0400; Ross-- Good to hear from a fellow early Mark owner. My plans for the motor are to slip it over the side when I get the spare 1500 motor rebuilt. This will be in the next 2-4 months if plans work out.; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00226.html (7,259 bytes)
38. Re: Early Spitfire Motor Available (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 1995 12:34:38 -0400; Good to hear from you Mark! Sounds like you will have quite a journey. Hope all goes well and you can get your TR2 back on the road in short order. I was up in Seattle a couple of months ago, enjoyin; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00227.html (7,421 bytes)
39. Aluminum Rover/Buick V8 For Sale (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 1995 12:50:28 -0400; Ad seen in San Jose Mercury:" Aluminum V8 Buick/Rover 3.5L $500. 408- 395-2770 FWIW.; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00228.html (6,403 bytes)
40. Spitfire Parts for Sale (score: 1): Author: SCHWANGAU@aol.com; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 1995 21:01:03 -0400; Radiators, wide, narrow, vertical. (I dunno how we got em all) Distirbutors EGR Valves the work. Yes, you heard right. Step right up. Alternator Starters that need rebuild Brake drum Lots of little s; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00237.html (6,649 bytes)

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