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61. A carb electrical problem (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Sat, 06 Aug 2005 20:13:18 -0400; "90% of all carburettor problems are electrical." Except that in this case it was the other way around! This being a beautiful day in New England, I wanted to move the GT6 out of the driveway so I co; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00228.html (8,915 bytes)
62. Re: Bleeding clutch slave (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 14:54:56 -0400; I once considered bleeding the clutch on GT6 with the system out. I figured it might be easier if the SC were up in air so any bubbles couldn't go back up the line to the MC. Didn't worry about poppi; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00253.html (7,472 bytes)
63. Re: NEW ENGLAND CAR SHOWS (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 17:13:56 -0400; Check out http://www.newenglandtriumphs.org/ (New England Triumphs). Their calendar shows two interesting events. Not sure about any more details tho'. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00256.html (7,039 bytes)
64. Re: Something you don't see everyday (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 21:58:04 -0400; A replica, whether authorized or not I couldn't say, has been banging around our neighbor for many years. I remember seeing others too in different places. "They" must have made a bunch of 'em way ba; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00304.html (7,959 bytes)
65. Re: GT-6 Speedometer Questions (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 08:41:45 -0400; True enough, but as I understand the question, it is about the difference in diff. According to the literature of the period ('67- '73), the US-spec GT6 had a different diff depending on whether it d; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00376.html (7,671 bytes)
66. Re: Our Triumphs (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:10:38 -0400; Without me my cars would be stationary objects. Here at home I've suggested at times in the past that we sell the Spitfire. Sharon has steadfastly vetoed the idea. It has become a member of the famil; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00404.html (8,949 bytes)
67. Re: Any Suggestions? (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 20:15:32 -0400; I agree with the other posts that the thermostat could be the culprit, sitcking open or closed. You might also want to clean up the electrical connection to the sensor, even check for broken or break; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00488.html (6,909 bytes)
68. Re: Compression test how to (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 08:54:52 -0400; My goodness! I haven't adjusted my valve timing in ages. You think it's done any harm? Could my intake and exhaust valves have gotten mixed up? :-) -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 G; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00610.html (8,100 bytes)
69. Re: A show of hands, please (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 17:12:24 -0400; I did! -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00666.html (8,704 bytes)
70. Re: Winding Road, next 77 miles (long - part 5) (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 12:42:02 -0400; Very interesting story, Ken. Would you have a map gif you could put online somewhere? The summer after I graduated from college two friends, my twin brother, and I went on a 10,000 mile journey from; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg00744.html (7,152 bytes)
71. Re: carb floats (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:06:51 -0400; To make sure that hole seals up properly, he first drilled another hole. Then he soldered up that other hole, but first he drilled another small hole. I guess one of the dangers of using cast floats; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01068.html (6,795 bytes)
72. Re: Leaking Carb Float (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 08:48:28 -0400; I had a similar experience but it turned out to be pinhole leaks in the fule pump diaphram. The floats were fine. Those danged pinholes seep into everything, don't they? -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.c; /html/triumphs/2005-08/msg01097.html (8,180 bytes)
73. RE: tachometer (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Sun, 03 Jul 2005 00:44:29 -0400; Don't know if it is different from the TR6, but yes my (at least) GT6 does have a mechanical tach. So it could have different gearing. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00053.html (7,157 bytes)
74. Re: TR6 Movie Sighting (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 19:29:14 -0400; Well, they did work on it off and on for a number of years. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00128.html (7,239 bytes)
75. Re: Scam warning (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:09:07 -0400; To work on one of these cars, it helps to get yourself ready beforehand. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00253.html (7,773 bytes)
76. Re: Scam Warning (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 16:23:35 -0400; And Friday the 13th comes on a Wednesday this month. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00275.html (7,567 bytes)
77. Re: 71 GT6 Brake Master (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:11:24 -0400; You might want to check with Spitbits.com. When I found the interior of my MC rather pitted they said they recommended (IIRC) a Europeanspec Spitfire MC, or some other seemingly non-standard item. Th; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00317.html (7,207 bytes)
78. Re: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:11:24 -0400; I would describe mine as not (much) hotter than cars used to be in the "old days", which means back when it was new. You roll down the windows and turn the fan on... My car does not have the shrouds; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00318.html (8,584 bytes)
79. Re: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 19:40:08 -0400; If your experience is anything like mine, you can't do much about the noise. :-( Mine has a deep roar from the engine and exhaust, especially bad between 2500 and 3000rpm. I've tried insulation all t; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00335.html (8,733 bytes)
80. Re: Spitfire distributor (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 22:09:12 -0400; I'm not at home now to check but IIRC my 80 Spitfire does not have a vacuum line for advance but does for idle retard. Depending on the age of the SU's you used, you may or not have either. They aren; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00496.html (7,068 bytes)

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