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1. Re: Racing flywheels and clutches (score: 1)
Author: William Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 09:43:55 -0800
I use an aluminum flywheel of unknown origin with a stock clutch and disk in my vintage race 1400 cc (stroked 1296 small journal, dual Webers, 13.5 to 1, radical cam, open exhaust, etc.) Spit that p
/html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00780.html (7,216 bytes)

2. Re: Head rebuild help needed (score: 1)
Author: William Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 10:47:28 -0800
I would try crisscrossing the spark plug leads on the distributor. This is an easy test to see if you have the timing out by 180 degrees. For some reason every time I rebuild my race engine I get th
/html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00441.html (8,229 bytes)

3. Re: looking for info on LeMans spitfire preparation. (score: 1)
Author: William Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 09:30:09 -0700
I talked to the mechanic that worked on Bill Shanahan's ADU Spitfire that ran the Monterey Historics three years ago and he said they were running a 4-speed TR7 box which is what I run in my vintage
/html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00451.html (8,341 bytes)

4. Cheap Herald for sale in L.A. (score: 1)
Author: William Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:42:39 -0700
A friend without email is selling a blue 64 Herald convertible for $900/OBO. It runs and has current CA tags but needs work. I know it's not a Spitfire but it's the car that the Spitfire owes it's he
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00939.html (6,691 bytes)

5. Re: spitfire input shaft specs needed (single rail) (score: 1)
Author: William Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 09:42:52 -0700
In my vintage racing Spitfire I use a TR7 4 speed single rail transmission in a Spitfire with the stock Spitfire 1296 clutch. You have to cut the stock TR7 input shaft off and weld on a Spitfire inpu
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg01028.html (9,720 bytes)

6. Re: Gaining confidence / moral dilemma (score: 1)
Author: William Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 09:08:04 -0700
I think you answered your own question with the statement "Really, really enjoying myself". There are a bunch of us who vintage race these old cars and if you can afford the time and money to keep t
/html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00076.html (9,752 bytes)

7. Re: overheating cause diagnosis (score: 1)
Author: William Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2000 18:24:18 -0700
How's your ignition timing? If you get to much advance at higher RPM it could cause it to heat up. I just went through this with a motorcycle. Bill
/html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00249.html (8,046 bytes)

8. Re: Performance increase of Weber DCOE Carbs. (score: 1)
Author: William Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 14:48:25 -0800
Joe, Laura et al, The Webers have to be set up using changeable choke sizes. The DCOE 45 uses a 34mm to 40mm choke which is good for about 400cc to 600cc per cylinder respectivly using one choke per
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00239.html (8,468 bytes)

9. Re: wanted (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2000 11:35:52 -0800
A 1296 cc small journal Spit engine with dual Weber 40 DCOE's, 13.5 to 1 compression, open header, full race cam with 1/2" lift and allot of overlap, Arias alloy pistons w/Carillo rods and TotalSeal
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00027.html (8,050 bytes)

10. Re: wanted (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2000 12:16:24 -0800
It works for me. I ran two seasons with this set up. I won the flag race at Buttonwillow last year in a 40 car field, and blew a large hole in my block at the very next race at Tustin Thunder due to
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00029.html (8,089 bytes)

11. Dual Row Adjustable Cam Sprocket? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 13:17:40 +0000
Does anyone know where I could find a Double Row-Adjustable Cam Sprocket for a small journal Spit 1296. New or used in good condition. Thanks -Bill- VARA E/P Spitfire #3
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00010.html (6,469 bytes)

12. Re: brakes for an F-production racer (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999 09:46:24 +0000
I use GT6 disks and caliper up front w/ Metalmaster Pads and stock Spitfire rear brakes. This setup seems to work well for me for roadracing. Check with your local club rules as to what can be done.
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00052.html (7,357 bytes)

13. 1296 small journal engine? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 14:57:39 +0000
Does anyone know where I could get a 1296cc small journal unsleeved engine for my race Spit. All I really need is a block but will take a core engine if it is available. I live in LA but I will trav
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01146.html (6,436 bytes)

14. 1296cc small journal engine? (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 15:02:03 +0000
Does anyone know where I could get a 1296cc small journal unsleeved engine for my race Spit. All I really need is a block but will take a core engine if it is available. I live in LA but I will trav
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01147.html (6,471 bytes)

15. VARA Race (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 16:17:19 +0000
Anyone who wants to cheer on the Triumphs should come out to the Vintage Auto Racing Association race (http://vararacing.com/) at Buttonwillow Raceway Park the weekend of March 27th & 28th for some g
/html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00206.html (7,081 bytes)

16. Re: Help needed... fiberglass body part supplier in L.A. (California) (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1999 20:26:11 +0000
I have a fiberglass bonnet on my race Spitfire from Dale's Restorations, 1468 South Gage Street, San Bernadino, CA, 92408 (909)799-2099. I hear he also has glass rear fenders. This is the only sourc
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00168.html (7,183 bytes)

17. Re: Limited slips and Lockers (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 13:28:27 +0000
Two seconds off a lap time is awsome. What differential were you running before-a std. 4:11 Spitfire, a welded Spitfire or something else. Did your new differential have a different ratio? Bill #3 V
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00113.html (7,219 bytes)

18. Clutch Weirdness (score: 1)
Author: Bill Manning <gripdad@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 10:50:09 +0000
Fellow Triumphants, I got home tonight & before shutting the car off popped the clutch with the car in gear (the topper to the day from HELL). The car stalled out. I went to push the clutch pedal in
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00492.html (7,125 bytes)

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