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21. Distributer clamp bolt (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 10 Oct 1995 08:01:04 +0000; Now that my oil pump is working again, I turned my attention to the electrical system...new points, new plugs, etc. When I set the timing, the distributer clamp bolt tightened so far then just spun.; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00182.html (6,744 bytes)
22. vacuum pipe (sp?) (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 16 Oct 1995 08:27:47 +0000; Firstly, many thanks to Mark for reinstating the list. Can anybody out there tell me what is the purpose of the vacuum unit on the distributer and the pipe that goes from it to the carbs? My B.L. man; /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00244.html (6,780 bytes)
23. Re: Berry's Re: Antipodean greetings! (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 1 Nov 1995 09:54:08 +0000 "RE: Berry's Re: Antipodean greetings!" (Oct 31, 10:13am); ... Except the darn gearbox oil plug. Chris. -- ______ ___/ __ \______ Chris Boston M.Sc. B.Sc.(hons.) _\_\_____) Software Engineer (____) __ (_____) Email: chris.boston@umist.ac.uk \____(___) Tel. +; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00009.html (8,048 bytes)
24. Re: Car covers (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 2 Nov 1995 07:55:11 +0000; Richard, I bought the one from the TSSC. it is expensive (about 100 pounds), but fits well, and has air gaps to allow the engine to breath, or cool down. Do you use the vitesse as a daily driver? If; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00046.html (7,053 bytes)
25. Radiator Expansion Pipe (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 11:30:00 +0000; The saga comntinues... While Replacing all the rotten cooling hoses the other weekend, I decided to also replace the expansion tubing. Big mistake...In the process, I managed to snap the lead tube of; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00100.html (6,849 bytes)
26. Headlamps (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 11:36:36 +0000; Now that the days are getting shorter (At least here in U.K. they are). I am beginning to really struggle to see anything through the windscreen. The reason: Those pathetic headlights fixed to the fr; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00102.html (7,299 bytes)
27. Low-Lead petrol (that's gas for those over the pond!) (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 07:58:08 +0000; Could this be a danger to us all? There have recently been a spate of adverts from Shell, spouting off about their low-lead four-star. Since I suspect that this is just the thin end of the wedge (no; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00179.html (7,184 bytes)
28. Thanks for Headlight Advice (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 10:00:21 +0000; Thanks to all who have offered Headlight advice. I will check all wiring, voltages, lens cleanliness, etc...Then I will probably buy a set of halogen lamps from the cheapest stockist I can find (the; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00183.html (6,595 bytes)
29. Re. Repair Manuals (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 08:03:28 +0000; Dave Clarke asks about the Bentley vs. the Haynes Manual. Personally, I have never seen the Bentley Manual, I do use the B.L. Repair Manual, available from MOSS and Rimmers (http://www.rimmerbros.co.; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00221.html (6,674 bytes)
30. msg00435.html (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 09:26:10 +0000; Morning Folks, On my way to work this morning, I was troubled a few times by a flat spot between stationary and 5mph. I squeeze out the clutch slowly, and nothing happens, then a sudden jerk as I sho; /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00435.html (6,342 bytes)
31. Re: Help - please :-) (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 4 Dec 1995 21:50:46 +0000 "Help - please :-)" (Dec 1, 7:24pm); Michael You probably flooded the engine, I assume that it started after a rest. Chris. -- 1977 Spitfire 1500 O/D. (Everyday/Only Driver); /html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00042.html (6,935 bytes)
32. Disaster!!! (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 17:05:32 +0000; What a week, On Monday, I broke down, turned out to be the clamp bolt on the distributer, it had completely lost its thread (don't ask me how) and the distributer was merrily spinning at will. This w; /html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00086.html (6,963 bytes)
33. RE: spit. 1500 door handles (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 1 Mar 1996 10:19:23 +0000; This may be a common problem, my door locks haven't worked for ages. I can open the door from the outside, but not from the inside - If you see a guy with his arm out the window, opening his car door; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00006.html (7,986 bytes)
34. Halogen Headlights (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 6 Mar 1996 09:55:30 +0000; Thanks to all who offered advice about halogen headlights - I know it was a while ago, but I was strapped for cash. I finally decided not to bother with 100/80 bulbs (for the moment), and so I bought; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00147.html (6,827 bytes)
35. Waxoil (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 7 Mar 1996 08:54:27 +0000; Karl asks about waxoil, I don't know where to begin. waxoil is a fairly fluid mixture of oils and wax I suppose, made by finnigans (the hammerite people), it comes in aerosols, tubs or spray canister; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00169.html (8,216 bytes)
36. A Happy New Year (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 7 Mar 1996 08:57:16 +0000; Today's the Day!!!! I finally decided that the sky was inviting me to pull my hood down, and so I did. God, I love that feeling. The only bad point - The lights were with me all the way to work - bum; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00170.html (6,549 bytes)
37. Convex vs. Plain Mirrors (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 8 Mar 1996 10:52:34 +0000; I want to replace my aging door mirrors, but all the catalogues offer a choice of either plain or convex glass, which should I choose? I realise that a convex mirror will give me a larger field of vi; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00187.html (6,939 bytes)
38. more rear end noises (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 10:19:32 +0000; Ok, with all this talk of rear end noises, I must add my own problem: A very disturbing rattle on initial take-up (more like a clunking), that vibrates the whole car. Any offers? Chris. 1977 Spitfire; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00227.html (6,548 bytes)
39. Driving Seats (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 1996 10:35:17 +0000; I broke my driving seat on Saturday, Don't ask how (thats a long story), but the frame has actually snapped in half. I have transplanted the passenger seat for the moment, but it doesn't really fit,; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00228.html (7,142 bytes)
40. Re: Dead Clutch (score: 1): Author: "Chris Boston" <cboston@zeu.tt.umist.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 1996 11:52:55 +0000; Rich, You say that your cylinder is half full, is it possible that a sudden increase/decrease in speed allowd it to tilt sufficiently to get an air lock in the system. I had a very similar experience; /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00393.html (6,929 bytes)

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