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21. Re: Replacing ALL shocks!!! (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 1995 07:50:03 -0400 "Replacing ALL shocks!!!" (Sep 10, 11:18pm)
First, the rear shocks are simple and straight-forward. One bolt each top and bottom. Support the axle while the shock is out. Second, the fronts are a little more involved. Get a _good_ spring compr
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00203.html (7,290 bytes)

22. Re: Mystery Transmission Parts (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 07:33:43 -0400 "Mystery Transmission Parts" (Sep 11, 5:45pm)
Tim, This part really isn't necessary, it is for the seatbelt interlock switch. This is the switch that tells the car that someone is sitting in the car, with the car in gear, and not wearing the sea
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00253.html (8,618 bytes)

23. Re: When were sidelights legally required? (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 07:17:40 -0400 "When were sidelights legally required?" (Sep 12, 11:33am)
[snip] Side marker lights were not required until either '69 or '70. I don't remember the FMVSS number, but I do remember that GM had side lights on most (all?) 1969 cars. There may have been a phase
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00302.html (8,721 bytes)

24. September Pratical Classics (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 1995 12:40:08 -0400
Having just bought the September issue of Pratical Classics, I thought that I would pass along a note to the North American subscribers to this net. There are at least two good articles of interest t
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00376.html (6,783 bytes)

25. Re: TRF has parts (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 1995 06:56:53 -0400 "TRF has parts" (Sep 19, 5:09pm)
This is not intended as a flame of TRF, Moss or VB, but, if you are buying a rebuild kit for the slave cylinder, be aware that the retaining ring _does not_ come with it. I happened to ask that quest
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00394.html (7,720 bytes)

26. Re: tr6 alignment (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 1995 07:03:05 -0400 "tr6 alignment" (Sep 19, 7:37pm)
It is remotely possible that the rear camber is part of the problem, but, my Spit has a more negative camber than this and goes straight down the road. (Both front and rear). Have you checked some of
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00395.html (8,589 bytes)

27. Re: VTR Books (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 1995 08:57:07 -0400 "VTR Books" (Sep 20, 4:55pm)
placed from VTR's book pushing 5 wks. Should I IMHO, this seems like a long time. However, Herb Hummer, the keeper of the books may be able to give you a better answer. I suggest that you call/write
/html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00421.html (7,223 bytes)

28. Re: Manifold bolts (nuts), 1500cc (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 07:02:53 -0400 "Manifold bolts (nuts), 1500cc" (Oct 3, 1:28pm)
Nick, I have had no problem using a open-end spanner. As far as tightening the bolts on reassembly, I always rely on my finely calibrated sense of feel. If you go to headers, you can get a socket in
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00088.html (7,369 bytes)

29. Re: Verdict (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 08:49:34 -0400
Sorry to bomb the whole list with this, but Mr. Hesek's address is not recognized by my server. I tend to agree with Dan, if you have to apologize for the non-LBC content of your message, why bother
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00094.html (7,643 bytes)

30. Re: Thanks for sump/oil pump advice (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 1995 11:47:15 -0400 "Thanks for sump/oil pump advice" (Oct 4, 3:14pm)
To summarize, Chris has r/r his sump and oil pump. Where the oil pressure light extinguished prior to this exercise, it now stays on. His question is: How do I check for oil pressure? There are sever
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00102.html (8,445 bytes)

31. Re: clutches (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 1995 10:24:44 -0400 "clutches" (Oct 5, 1:35pm)
pedal. bit causing NOT to I have had the same problem in the past. I just talked to TSI Imported here in the States to refresh my memory, and it was as I remembered. There are two suppliers of clutch
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00135.html (9,240 bytes)

32. Re: Nuts and Bolts (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Oct 1995 07:17:40 -0400 "Re: Nuts and Bolts" (Oct 7, 9:59am)
[snip] Gee, this is interesting, in 20 years of ownership, I have never found a Whitworth on my '73 Spit. Tell me where they are! Now a mid-'60s Spit I might believe. Doug Mitchell
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00171.html (7,360 bytes)

33. Re: Brake Tools & Cyl Hones for Spitfire (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 1995 06:53:05 -0400 "triumphs@autox.team.net digest #8 Thu Oct 12 02:35:02 MDT 1995" (Oct 12, 2:35am)
The adjuster is 1/4 inch. In the past, I have used a 1/4 inch eight point socket. Snap-On sells a 1/4 inch four point socket. However, someone on this list made a good suggestion a few months back. B
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00205.html (9,096 bytes)

34. Re: Spitfire bearings (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 1995 15:04:46 -0400 "Spitfire bearings" (Oct 23, 2:43pm)
Jeff asked about rear wheel bearings on a Spit and how to replace them. When I last did mine, back in the stone age, I took the car to a shop that had a press. That is what is needed to remove the be
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00337.html (6,945 bytes)

35. Re: Winterization? (or, "How To Store A Loved One") (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 1995 08:20:46 -0400 "Re[2]: Winterization? (or, "How To Store A Loved One")" (Oct 25, 8:02am)
On the Spitfire, I have found it possible to do this by putting a scrap piece of wood between the frame crossmember in front of the driver's seat and the clutch pedal. You may have to experiment with
/html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00380.html (9,166 bytes)

36. Re: Clutch....NOT AGAIN! (longish) (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 07:33:24 -0500 "Re: Clutch....NOT AGAIN! (longish)" (Nov 3, 10:38am)
I have to agree with Rich Jackson(UK Edition) regarding the slipping of the clutch. I experienced a similar situation with my D type OD, and after draining the box, and cleaning the filters, that pro
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00103.html (7,264 bytes)

37. Re: Spitfire overdrive (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 07:41:19 -0500 "Spitfire overdrive" (Nov 3, 11:46am)
Peter, If you have access to a box with the OD already attached, it is a fairly straight-forward job, necessitating only the addition of the correct rear box mount, a different driveshaft, a switch a
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00106.html (8,585 bytes)

38. Re: Spitfire overdrive (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 09:18:57 -0500 "Re: Spitfire overdrive" (Nov 3, 2:08pm)
[snip] 4 Do they have the correct shift pattern? A mate of mine got one in UK for me about 5 years ago, but reverse was to the right and back instead of to the left and up. It was for the Ford Transi
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00115.html (7,949 bytes)

39. Re: '74 TR-6 Soft-top (Reflective Stripe?) (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 06:56:38 -0500 "'74 TR-6 Soft-top (Reflective Stripe?)" (Nov 7, 12:21am)
I am not an expert, and I am sure that someone will verify or deny this, but I believe that the '74 had the reflective stripe around the side windows. I think that all but the first two years had thi
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00226.html (8,780 bytes)

40. Re: Re:Spitfire chassis color (score: 1)
Author: "Doug Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 14:01:32 -0500 "Re:Spitfire chassis color" (Nov 10, 1:51pm)
Well, being only the second owner of my '73 Spit, and having owned it since '75, I can unequivocately state that although the chassis is now mostly black, it was originally Magenta, the same color as
/html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00366.html (7,450 bytes)

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