- 41. Re: T H R E A D size... (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 05:22:45 -0700
- This is most likely the standard pipe thread size (3/4-14npt) which is actually tapered slightly, hence a standard bolt thread will seem to "bind up" after a few turns, when it started out "loose".
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00349.html (7,746 bytes)
- 42. Re[3]: T H R E A D size... (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Oct 1995 07:10:50 -0700
- /This is most likely the standard pipe thread size (3/4-14npt) which is /actually tapered slightly, hence a standard bolt thread will seem to "bind /up" after a few turns, when it started out "loose"
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00382.html (8,516 bytes)
- 43. Re: TRF gearbox cover and rear hubs (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 1995 06:59:23 -0700
- David asked; I have been using a TRF Polyethelene Tranny cover with no heat shield since October of '94 on my '80 Spitfire. I have put close to 8,000 miles on it and there is absolutely no signs of h
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00436.html (8,093 bytes)
- 44. Re: Starter Selenoid (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Oct 1995 13:36:25 -0700
- [snip] Ted, the "thingy" that goes "clickity-click" is the starting relay. It acts as a switch putting the battery current into the starter motor like a switch. Sometimes it will clatter when the bat
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00476.html (8,223 bytes)
- 45. Re: Spitfire temperature gauge (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Oct 1995 06:08:24 -0700
- Peter; It is possible that the temperature sender in the engine has a different voltage versus temperature response curve designed for a different gauge. The Triumph gauges in the Spitfire operate of
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00484.html (8,877 bytes)
- 46. Re: TR-6 diff/rear axle's (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 12:44:00 -0700
- Steve asks; Since the differential permits the left and right half shafts to rotate at different rates, if you manage to get the left and right U-Joints in sync, they will not remain so after your fi
- /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00200.html (8,187 bytes)
- 47. Re: first posting (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 18:39:41 -0700
- Bill introduced himself, described his new mistress, I mean LBC and then asked: I agree with Tom Gentry's response except for the "scrap it" part. If the pitting is small, or there is light scoring,
- /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00330.html (9,164 bytes)
- 48. Re[2]: Compression and am I glad I had it!!!! (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Nov 1995 12:08:45 -0700
- I am 47 and as my wife says; "Riding with you is *ALWAYS* an adventure". This is probably because I try to make her Chrysler MiniVan corner like my Spitfire! Of course, in the Spitfire she knows that
- /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00557.html (8,457 bytes)
- 49. Re: '76 Spit - noise in rear (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 1996 06:03:56 -0700
- Don; Grease is inserted into the rear bearings through zerk fittings in the trunion casting. The clicking could be from universal joints, which are prone to failure at about a one per year rate on a
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00272.html (9,547 bytes)
- 50. TooOldForThisAgain? (score: 1)
- Author: "jpratchi" <jpratchi@isdlink1.ess.harris.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Mar 1996 06:21:00 -0700
- TOom At 48, I'm on my second Spitfire... had the first (a '74) from age 34 to 42, (put it out to pasture when the body totally rusted out.) Got the second (an '80) two years ago. I owned a brand new
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00313.html (8,437 bytes)
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