- 61. Re: air conditioning in a gt6? (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:07:28 -0500
- Hi Scott, I am in the long process of redoing my 68 GT6. I want to put air conditioning in it also. I have looked for things that might work, though I haven't spent a lot of time on it yet. No one se
- /html/spitfires/2006-04/msg00093.html (8,819 bytes)
- 62. 1980 Spitfire Head (score: 1)
- Author: elliottr@rmi.net
- Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 16:41:56 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- I am considering having the head on my Spitfire milled down to give me a little more compression. It is a stock 80 head so it is currently about 7.5 to 1. I am thinking of taking it to about 9 to 1.
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00023.html (7,068 bytes)
- 63. Re: 1980 Spitfire Head (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 May 2006 18:30:49 -0500
- I want to thank everyone for information on milling down a Spitfire head. I know that Ted is right - to be sure I need to cc the engine. Anyway, right now I have decided to hold off. I have enough to
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00052.html (8,343 bytes)
- 64. Spitfire Ignition Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 20:49:11 -0500
- I have been trying to figure out the starting problem on my Spitfire for quite awhile now. My problem all started with a hole in the intake manifold. I had driven it to work - about 45 miles. The las
- /html/spitfires/2006-06/msg00031.html (8,462 bytes)
- 65. Re: Spitfire Ignition Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 21:29:56 -0500
- Good questions. I just checked the plug wire resistance. On two sets the resistance is in 7 k ohms range. The third set is in the 650 ohms range. Which should be right? The coil spark will probably j
- /html/spitfires/2006-06/msg00034.html (8,277 bytes)
- 66. 1980 Electric Fan (score: 1)
- Author: elliottr@rmi.net
- Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 13:39:09 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- I seem to have lost power to my electric fan. There is no voltage in either wire going to the sensor in the radiator. I assume that is the switch that turns on the fan, perhaps with the assistance of
- /html/spitfires/2006-07/msg00018.html (6,904 bytes)
- 67. Re: 1980 electric fan (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:40:27 -0500
- Thank you. I finally found the fuse. It was okay as verified by a VOM. My problem seems to be that there is no voltage at the thermo switch on the radiator. After studying the wiring diagram for quit
- /html/spitfires/2006-07/msg00024.html (8,033 bytes)
- 68. Re: Source of Phenolic Spacers for Spitfire HS4 Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:13:03 -0500
- Check out http://www.aptfast.com/ Click on the SU carb link in the left column. They have an assortment of thicknesses. Roger == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http:/
- /html/spitfires/2006-07/msg00045.html (7,513 bytes)
- 69. Re: Stripped oil sump bolt threads in aluminum filler piece at (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:23:50 -0500
- I used a helicoil equivalent. I was worried as I do not have a drill press. But the holes provided enough guidance that I had no trouble. It worked great. Roger == This list supported in part by The
- /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00036.html (8,188 bytes)
- 70. SU HS 4 (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Sat, 09 Sep 2006 13:12:58 -0500
- Hi Everyone. I have a 80 Spitfire that I have put dual SU HS4s on. I have 2 questions. 1. The float chamber tops are different front carb to back carb. Is the only difference the fuel lines? The reas
- /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00058.html (7,333 bytes)
- 71. Re: SU HS 4 (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:53:45 -0500
- Hi Chris, Unfortunately, there were no washers under the needle valve to remove. I ended up shaving a little of the plastic off the float where the needle valve hits it. I got it down to 3/16". So I
- /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00072.html (7,230 bytes)
- 72. 1500 Spitfire Engine (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:56:46 -0500
- I have a friend who needs to rebuild his Spitfire engine. When I did mine, I remember the mechanic made a couple of recommendations. 1. Drill out some of the oil passages - for 3 & 4 connecting rods.
- /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00076.html (6,394 bytes)
- 73. Hard Top Molding (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:11:24 -0500
- Hi everyone, There is supposed to be a piece of trim below the rear window on a factory Spitfire hardtop. The trim piece doesn't seem to be available anymore. Has anyone found a suitable replacement
- /html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00039.html (6,612 bytes)
- 74. Front bumper replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2006 19:28:40 -0600
- I am planning on replacing the front bumper on my 80 Spitfire with a chrome bumper. I recently saw a website with info on how to do this. Of course, now that I am looking for it I can't find it again
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00057.html (6,204 bytes)
- 75. Spitfire Heater Hoses (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:01:06 -0600
- I am replacing the hoses on my 80 Spitfire. There is a hose that goes from the water return pipe to the intake manifold pipe. The hose is 1/2" id which works on the manifold pipe but is a little too
- /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00065.html (6,786 bytes)
- 76. Magnificent Obsession (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 14:11:02 -0600
- Has anyone on the list purchased "Magnificent Obsession" by Jeff McNeal? If so is it a good book to have? Thanks, Roger == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vt
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00032.html (6,192 bytes)
- 77. GT6 Carpet (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:46:35 -0600
- Hi Everyone, I was thinking about buying a molded carpet set from Rimmer Bros while they have them on sale. However, I want loop carpet and when I asked (by email) them if it was loop carpet I was to
- /html/spitfires/2007-01/msg00014.html (7,414 bytes)
- 78. Re: [Spits] 79 Spitfire with SU carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:25:34 -0500
- I have been chasing similar problems for quite a while. It never occurred to me that the problem could be too high of fuel pressure. What did you need to set the pressure at to make the car run corre
- /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00109.html (11,693 bytes)
- 79. [Spits] Door handle gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:22:16 -0500
- Hi Everyone, When I had the Spitfire repainted, I put new gaskets on. Before I put them on I painted them to seal out the moisture. I don't remember now if I used black paint or a rubberized coating.
- /html/spitfires/2007-07/msg00034.html (6,526 bytes)
- 80. [Spits] Tire Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
- Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:16:00 -0500
- Hi Everyone, I finally got new tires for the Spitfire - Sumitomo HTR 200. A couple of people recommend these tires to me. I am pretty impressed so far, though I haven't driven very far yet. I am curi
- /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00002.html (6,647 bytes)
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