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21. Re: Spit 1500 competition doc/parts (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 17:31:04 -0400; Um, I think these are in the SCCA GCR, section 18. Probably the best way to go is get a welded-in cage from a reputable local builder. Will cost you more than a bolt-in bar, but how much is your head; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00416.html (8,727 bytes)
22. Re: How do I buff...... (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 17:34:09 -0400; First off, suck up and buy a nice ~7" buffer. You can get them for about $50 and they make the whole job go so much faster. And don't scrimp on the waxing bonnet, either. I think natural lambswool is; /html/triumphs/1995-06/msg00417.html (8,375 bytes)
23. BritFest-Schen., NY - get-together? (X-all) (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 17:34:54 -0400; So, how many SOLers will be going to British Motorfest '95 in Schenectady, NY? How about coming up with some way of identifying each other. Or would anyone be up for, say, dinner on Sat. or Sun. nigh; /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00169.html (7,112 bytes)
24. BritFest, Schen. NY - dinner (X-ALL) (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 18:14:52 -0400; (Sorry if you won't be in the area, but this is the only way to let everyone involved know.) Hello fellow SOL'ers, Okay, it looks like we have a reasonable amount of interest in getting SOL'ers toget; /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00244.html (7,334 bytes)
25. Re: Crystalized tube header (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Jul 1995 16:30:45 -0400; This brings up a tech tidbit I saw recently. The header wraps (Thermo-Tec tape and similar) are almost _too_ good. You should only 100% wrap your header if it is high-temp ceramic coated. In all othe; /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00403.html (7,052 bytes)
26. Re: looking for Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 17:30:55 -0400; I've always preferred the look of the "roundtail" Spits over the MkIV and 1500. However, the later Spits benefit from the "swing spring" rear, which helped improve stability in cornering and reduced; /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00442.html (6,887 bytes)
27. Re: Spitfire suspension rebuild (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 9 Aug 1995 11:28:12 -0400; I make a small hole in the middle, screw in a panhead sheetmetal screw with thick threads, and pull it off with vice-grips. You can rig a press with a vice and a couple sockets. Find a socket that ha; /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00172.html (7,168 bytes)
28. Re: Compression, TR6 (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 19:16:31 -0400; Is the carbon dry or oily? Dry carbon is usually from a rich mixture, oily carbon is, yes, oil leaking into the combustion chamber. Could be rings, or (guessing) loose valves and worn valve seals. D; /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00394.html (6,958 bytes)
29. Re: Broken Spitfire Vertical Links (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 1995 17:05:23 -0400; threads). Not sure of the cost/benefit ratio, but have you thought to check the new (used) replacements for cracks by Magnafluxing? Might be overkill, might not. Dave Williamson (silikal@aol.com) Sp; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00112.html (6,648 bytes)
30. spitfire / GT6 trans (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 28 Sep 1995 16:07:07 -0400; I was reading this, and thought of something. Will a GT6 gearbox bolt up to a Spit 1296 engine? Is the GT6 'box stronger than a Spit 'box, and how strong is the TR6 'box compared to either? I have n; /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00560.html (6,943 bytes)
31. Re: GT6 gearing question (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1995 17:17:40 -0400; Spitfire's). Actually, assuming the same 1:1 fourth gear ratio, you want the wider ratio for the engine with less peak torque. This way, first is 11.458:1 rather than 8.666:1, giving more effective t; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00076.html (6,873 bytes)
32. Re:Dual Exhaust on TR-4 (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 18 Oct 1995 11:15:24 -0400; First off, what is the firing order? You probably want opposing cylinders to go to the same pipe, so that if firing order is 1-3-4-2, you do want 1 & 4 into one pipe, and 3 & 2 into the other. The ma; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00289.html (7,474 bytes)
33. re: GT6 racing heritage (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 16:51:45 -0500; Does anyone have information on what the end result was? Or a description of what the current Trick Racing Setup is? Thanks, Dave Williamson (silikal@aol.com) Spits (and GT6+ drivetrain) in bits; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00132.html (6,709 bytes)
34. Re: Headlamps (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 12:12:32 -0500; I've had Cibie Z-beams on previous cars, they're great. For extra power on the high beams, try a 55/100w bulb. Also, you may try fitting a relay to operate the lights. This way only a control voltage; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00242.html (7,207 bytes)
35. Re: Stupid Thing? (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 20:49:30 -0500; That said, if you only have 50% of the money to do it right, it is much better to do 50% of the job 100% right than to do 100% of the job only 50% right. Doing restoration on a budget can be difficul; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00378.html (7,318 bytes)
36. re:TR3A STEERING REBUILD (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 17:19:56 -0500; Try the bounce test - bounce the corner of the car about 2-3", if it takes more than 2 cycles to stop bouncing, the shock is worn. Most Konis are adjustable for wear, but need to be removed. I believ; /html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00090.html (7,135 bytes)
37. Re: "fool" pumps and Grose-Jet (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Thu, 7 Dec 1995 18:18:45 -0500; There was a thread on the MGs list that Grose-Jets are having some quality difficulties recently. Seems that several people who have fitted them in the past year or so and the balls don't always mate; /html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00109.html (7,035 bytes)
38. Re: Luggage rack luggage (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 13:26:37 -0500; I was thinking along the same lines. A bit cheaper would be a duffel bag wrapped in a large garbage bag. Either way, I would then place the bag inside a wicker picnic basket on the luggage rack. Rath; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00735.html (7,070 bytes)
39. re: oil leaks (score: 1): Author: Silikal@aol.com; Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 13:26:37 -0500; Dee Jackson writes about plastic pressure gage lines: Begging to differ here, but copper tube may actually fatigue more rapidly than a flexible plastic line. Of course, the anal-retentive / racing ty; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00736.html (7,166 bytes)

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