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1. Re: Bolt pattern and offset (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 9 Mar 1995 09:02:17 -0500; Scott Tilton asked: Answers are: I'll explain in a minute, yes, and yes. Offsets are figured into the overall suspension geometry by the designers. Changing your offset can result in anything from ba; /html/triumphs/1995-03/msg00030.html (7,645 bytes)
2. Re: 4 cyl headers. (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 22 Mar 1995 15:39:05 -0500; Obviously? umm...I think its the other way 'round. Imagine a pipe organ. The short pipes make the high notes and the really long ones make the low notes. It has to do with the wavelength of the funda; /html/triumphs/1995-03/msg00066.html (7,851 bytes)
3. Re: GT-6 Rear end thingys (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Tue, 11 Apr 1995 14:33:32 -0400; I whole-heartedly second this. In fact, check the "rubber biscuit" every few months. It is considered a "replenishable", rather than "durable", item in my estimation. I've heard of too many GT6+ owne; /html/triumphs/1995-04/msg00078.html (7,396 bytes)
4. Re: engine swap.../1147 block (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 09:02:25 -0400; Larry Snyder- lost your e-address, please e-mail me if you are in New England / NY / NJ and want to sell the 1147. Well, if you had _two_ Spitfire engines, and welded the blocks together.... Dave Wil; /html/triumphs/1995-04/msg00245.html (7,013 bytes)
5. Re: Turbo (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 09:02:25 -0400; How would the purists feel about period-correct modifications. In particular, an original Judson supercharger with proper manifold? It's something that I've been thinking of, if any can be found, an; /html/triumphs/1995-04/msg00246.html (7,455 bytes)
6. Re: Rebushing strombergs (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Tue, 2 May 1995 09:04:28 -0400; TR4guyinVA asks: it'd Well, shinny is pond hockey. Don't know how well carbs would do. ;-) Okay. Try Eastwood's manifold polishing kit. Has a bunch of different shaped fabric cones and polishing comp; /html/triumphs/1995-05/msg00029.html (6,862 bytes)
7. Re: Crying Engine (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 08:55:29 -0400; If I remember correctly, the Competition Prep. Manual says to use wheel lug nuts on the head studs - they are the same thread, but longer to hold better, and probably are stronger, too. Dave Williams; /html/triumphs/1995-05/msg00183.html (6,997 bytes)
8. Re: Hep me, I need some heat! (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 10 May 1995 17:26:44 -0400; TR4guyinVA@aol.com writes of Eastwood's exhuast coating: applying --snip-- How about cooking them in a barbecue grill? A propane-fired grill should reach that temperature with the hood closed. Dave "; /html/triumphs/1995-05/msg00200.html (7,536 bytes)
9. Re: Spitfire differential (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 19 May 1995 17:26:01 -0400; in the Spitfire / GT6 drivetrain. And rebuilding requires special tools to set pinion bearing ( I think that's the part) pre-load. I remember seeing a post about a firm in No. Carolina that does Spit; /html/triumphs/1995-05/msg00346.html (6,995 bytes)
10. Re: Triumph World (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 25 May 1995 17:14:30 -0400; Gee, I don't know what all you guys are griping about. Dave Williamson (silikal@aol.com) Spits in bits ;-) Glad to finally see a magazine for Triumphs, instead of just TRiumphs.; /html/triumphs/1995-05/msg00472.html (7,036 bytes)
11. Re: SOS, Save Our Spits (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 1 Jun 1995 16:49:32 -0400; This supports a long-held theory that I have, namely that TR's are seen as collectors' cars, while Spitfires are looked on by the general public to be more "disposable". Both the number of Spitfires; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00017.html (7,739 bytes)
12. Re: diffs (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 2 Jun 1995 12:52:47 -0400; A normal lsd uses clutches to limit slip, while the Torsen uses a worm gear arrangement at a very specific thread pitch which allows limited slippage. R&T had a thorough article when the Torsen first; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00023.html (6,876 bytes)
13. Re: 61 TR3A (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Tue, 6 Jun 1995 12:26:41 -0400; or I've been observing this thread and think we've gotten to the subjective decision-making part of the equation. This car is both a basket case to avoid, and a project car to get. It depends on one'; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00067.html (8,886 bytes)
14. Re: Leaf Blower turbo (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 1995 09:15:54 -0400; Factory turbos use something like 10-15 psi boost with 7-8:1 comp. 5-7 psi is good on a stock engine, unless you go to lower compression. For cfm, figure: displacement (in cu.ft.) x max rpm / 4 = mi; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00097.html (6,823 bytes)
15. Re: Lubricating the front suspension on a Spitfire. (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 8 Jun 1995 08:55:53 -0400; Yes. Use a ketchup squeeze bottle. Yes. Dave Williamson (silikal@aol.com) Spits in bits; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00124.html (6,909 bytes)
16. Re: Leaf Blower turbo (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 8 Jun 1995 17:07:21 -0400; To which Thomas Augustus Kimberly replied: It's because there is one intake stroke for every um, er, oops... I guess that should be a 2 instead of a 4, as there are four strokes, but only two revolut; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00144.html (7,173 bytes)
17. Re: Spit lube update. (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 1995 08:58:24 -0400; Oil is the required form of lubricant, per the manual. The grease nipple was typically a PO-installed fitting. I believe all Spitfires came with a small bolt to plug the hole. At least mine did. Dav; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00252.html (7,082 bytes)
18. Re: Sagging Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 1995 14:57:38 -0400; You don't have a sway bar on the rear, do you? If someone has added one, it can tilt the car if the bushings clamps are tightened while the car is up on jacks. Same is true of a front bar. Try loosen; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00260.html (7,285 bytes)
19. Re: taillight quiz (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 10:42:21 -0400; The 69 has 7 lights in the back. Two large wing-mounted brake and tail, two red or amber turn, two white reversing lights, and a centrally mounted, chrome covered rectangular license plate lamp. The; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00356.html (7,104 bytes)
20. Re: gt6 waterpump (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 10:39:19 -0400; I think that they are having trouble sourcing the trunnion. There was an article about it in a flyer a few months ago. Unfortunately, I don't have it with me to check my memory. Apparently, Quinton-H; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00357.html (8,289 bytes)

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