From tedtsimx at bright.net Fri Apr 6 10:03:10 2012 From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher) Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:03:10 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Parts, etc. at Mitty Vintage Race Message-ID: <4F7F13BE.6070008@bright.net> Good morning List. Some items of interest. Mike Cook, author of several TR books, longtime Triumph, British Leyland and Jaguar PR person and all around very knowledgeable good guy will be joining us. Mike will be wandering around shooting pictures, renewing old acquaintances and meeting new friends. Mike is a very valuable resource to the Triumph community. He was there when it started, including the US Competition Department. Mike will be available at our booth several times during the week-end. Stop by and see Mike. Find out what it was really like "in the day" from one who was there from the start. Bring your questions. Also joining us, all the way from the UK, are John & Susanne Clancy. John is a videographer who has produced several Triumph DVD's. These will be available at our booth. The series of Triumph DVDs came about as a result of John Clancy's long term project to make a documentary of the history of the TR7 and TR8 series of cars. When initially released in 2007 it proved to be so popular the initial batch of pressed discs sold out within six months. As a result further Triumph productions were undertaken -- first of all the Triumph Stag, then the Spitfire and GT6, the traditional TRs, the pre-war cars and others. Currently a complete Triumph history is being compiled focusing on the saloon (sedan) models issued by the company plus 'California Air' featuring Kas Kastner and the US competitions department - this release is why John and his wife Susanne will be attending the Mitty at the end of the month to film some of the cars to help illustrate the story of why Triumph was so successful in America. John has interviewed many former Standard-Triumph engineering and styling personnel and you will find many of these appear within each of the DVDs. No one else currently making classic car documentaries goes into so much detail which makes these Triumph collectibles fairly unique and as time goes on we expect them to become quite historic in their own right. Further details and previews of each title can be seen at www.triumphdvd.co.uk We will be at the Mitty with our vendor trailer with both parts and regalia. We will have our gear reductions starters, steel braid brake hoses, suspension parts, rebuilt calipers, etc. If anyone needs "heavy items" - heads, gearboxes, engines, etc, we can bring these along - free freight is good! Please let me know any requests as soon as possible so we can be sure to get it loaded. Our vendor trailer - white, flip open sides, along with an EZ-Up tent will be up on the hill in vendor area. FOT and Kastner Cup shirts can be picked up at the trailer. Please try and pick up your shirts by Saturday afternoon. Not sure what time we will be packing on Sunday to leave. At the event you can reach me on my mobile - 419/230-9008. Mobile does not work in our building so please use any of the numbers listed on the signature line of this email for orders. Thanks for your time and support. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US& Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 From parrotthead01 at comcast.net Sun Apr 8 08:56:53 2012 From: parrotthead01 at comcast.net (Daniel Parrott) Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 10:56:53 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Wheeler Dealers Message-ID: <014101cd1597$d7035fe0$850a1fa0$@comcast.net> Wednesday night on Velocity (once called the Discovery Channel) Wheeler Dealers will be restoring and flipping a Spitfire 1500. Dan Parrott Savannah, Georgia 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ", AKA "Rat" 1973/1978 Spit Six "Joseph" 1957 Chevy Belair "Mayflower" From james_v_laviana at sbcglobal.net Sun Apr 8 18:19:55 2012 From: james_v_laviana at sbcglobal.net (Mercedes Benz) Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 17:19:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spits] GT6 MKI Front Floor Pans Message-ID: <1333930795.37790.YahooMailClassic@web181714.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Hi Guys, I've been on the list for years and it has been very informative. I need the lists help in locating both right and left replacement floor pans for a retoration on a 1968 GT6 MKI. The ones curantly available from the usual sources do not have the contures needed to fit the trans tunnel as well as the flange to bolt the tunnel cover to. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance, Jim. From mark at bradakis.com Sun Apr 8 19:03:49 2012 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 19:03:49 -0600 (MDT) Subject: [Spits] Sometimes it works... Message-ID: <20120409010349.03C512E062@bradakis.com> and sometimes it doesn't. It is a beautiful Easter here in Salt Lake City, wonderful spring weather. I had big plans to get lots done in the yard and in the garage this weekend. But no, I'm sitting here at the keyboard, have been inside all weekend with a cold. So my weekend plans didn't work out. But one plan has worked out, and for over 20 years. Yep, in April of 1991 Team.Net became a registered domain, and the lists and FTP service and web pages moved from various machines at the U of U where I worked at the time to a dedicated machine. One aspect of that is that keeping it running takes money out of my pocket. Not that much, though I keep thinking on checking just what size bite of my power bill the Team.Net hardware does take. Speaking of hardware, you are no doubt aware that Team.Net is running on a nice new, well, new to me, server that was purchased with user contributions last spring. And no doubt you've noticed the transition has had some issues, like with the archives and the forums. I am working on smoothing out the remaining wrinkles to keep it all flowing smoothly. What you can do to keep it running smoothly is make a contribution to the cause. Information regarding how to do so can be found at http://www.team.net/donate.html Some of you have donated recently, especially during the 'Find Mark a job' thread on the Healey list. In case you are wondering I no longer am a parts delivery guy but wrenching on cars again at Bailey's Service here in Utah. Spending $500 - $600 or so a month on gas and oil is something I won't miss about the old job! If you feel like Team.Net offers you something worth supporting, I would appreciate a contribution. If you'd rather not, don't worry about it. Thanks, mjb. From suzie.singleton at virgin.net Mon Apr 9 03:05:01 2012 From: suzie.singleton at virgin.net (suzie.singleton at virgin.net) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:05:01 +0000 Subject: [Spits] GT6 MKI Front Floor Pans In-Reply-To: <1333930795.37790.YahooMailClassic@web181714.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> References: <1333930795.37790.YahooMailClassic@web181714.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <48906909-1333962301-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-2144160499-@b3.c13.bise7.blackberry> Hi Jim, even here in the UK it's difficult to find floor pans of the correct/original pressings, unless you're lucky enough to find one at an autojumble or someone with some NOS panels. The repro panels generally need some - or lots - of fettling/adapting to get them to work well. Fingers crossed you can find someone with some old stock panels. Suzie Sent from my BlackBerry. wireless device -----Original Message----- From: Mercedes Benz Sender: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.netDate: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 17:19:55 To: Subject: [Spits] GT6 MKI Front Floor Pans Hi Guys, I've been on the list for years and it has been very informative. I need the lists help in locating both right and left replacement floor pans for a retoration on a 1968 GT6 MKI. The ones curantly available from the usual sources do not have the contures needed to fit the trans tunnel as well as the flange to bolt the tunnel cover to. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance, Jim. _______________________________________________ Spitfires at autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/suzie.singleton at virgin.net From Michael.Mack at redcross.org Mon Apr 9 06:43:16 2012 From: Michael.Mack at redcross.org (Mack, Michael (Rochester)) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:43:16 +0000 Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues Message-ID: <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108AE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> I just replaced the clutch (3 piece AP kit) on my 79 Spitfire over the weekend. The tranny went back in successfully, and it now shifts into first. (fingers in the clutch cover were worn and bent). My question: The Tranny has O/D and it worked fine last year before I took out the Tranny. I also changed the oil with GL1 Ford Tractor oil. And replaced the rear engine seal and horseshoe gasket, while I was in there. Issue: The O/D switch doesn't engage anymore on 3 or 4th gear. I need to trace the wires against a wiring diagram (I think there is one on the Spitfires & GT6 site), but I think they went back together correctly. Is there a way to test the solenoid without damaging it? Any other things to check out? I put 25 miles on the car yesterday, and really miss the O/D !! Thanks in advance. Mike Mack Rochester, NY 79 Spit 80 TR8 73 Stag 70 GT6 From TRBob at comcast.net Mon Apr 9 07:20:37 2012 From: TRBob at comcast.net (Bob Krivenko) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:20:37 -0400 Subject: [Spits] O/D Message-ID: <00bb01cd1653$8d908dd0$a8b1a970$@net> Hey there: Been on the list for quite sometime and have posted occasionally. I am helping a friend put an o/d in his gt6+ which never had an o/d before. My questions are: Which side of the steering column does the long o/d switch go on? I put it on the right side (same side as the headlight dimmer switch) but it is right above the gearshift knob which seems odd but that is where I saw one located on Utube web site. We had to do some modifications to the flooring on the side where the solenoid sits and also the driveshaft tunnel along with having the driveshaft shortened but so far so good. My second question is: Has anyone had any problems with the angle drive from Moss? We put a new angle drive in the transmission and started the engine and put it in gear but the speedometer didn't work. I disconnected the cable and spun it by hand and the speedometer moved. I then removed the angle drive and found that the small cable sheared off inside the angle drive and now there is a piece of it stuck inside the gear drive on the transmission that I will have to dig out. Did I have it in wrong or are they just garbage and should I look for an original. There is a guy on ebay selling rebuilt originals. Thanks for your time and enjoy this group discussions. From growe58 at hotmail.com Mon Apr 9 07:42:37 2012 From: growe58 at hotmail.com (Greg Rowe) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:42:37 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues In-Reply-To: <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108AE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> References: <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108AE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: You should be able to hear the solenoid click when you turn it on and off with the engine off. The wiring consists of the switch in the gear lever, the solenoid and an inhibitor (to lock out 1st, 2nd and reverse). I'm not sure of the actual wiring order or colors but you should be able to find it on line. I've found that the connections in the on-off switch in the gear lever can be finicky and I actually ended up soldering my on (which necessitates an annoying unsoldering whenever I remove it.) I also had the wires to the lever go bad from flexing and had to splice in new sections. I understand that the J-Type OD's are robust so your problem is likely wiring or a solenoid. If it is the solenoid, new ones are somewhat pricey but Volvo used the same OD for many years and you may be able to find a servicable one cheaply in a junkyard. Also, I believe there is a useful article on OD on the Canley Classic site. Why GL1? I would want to use something more modern than that although overdrive transmission lubricants are admittedly one of the biggest disagreement areas on our cars. I agree, once you get used to that OD, it's hard to drive without it! Good luck! Greg Rowe > From: Michael.Mack at redcross.org > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:43:16 +0000 > Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues > > I just replaced the clutch (3 piece AP kit) on my 79 Spitfire over the > weekend. The tranny went back in successfully, and it now shifts into first. > (fingers in the clutch cover were worn and bent). > > My question: > The Tranny has O/D and it worked fine last year before I took out the Tranny. > I also changed the oil with GL1 Ford Tractor oil. And replaced the rear > engine seal and horseshoe gasket, while I was in there. > Issue: The O/D switch doesn't engage anymore on 3 or 4th gear. I need to > trace the wires against a wiring diagram (I think there is one on the > Spitfires & GT6 site), but I think they went back together correctly. Is > there a way to test the solenoid without damaging it? Any other things to > check out? > I put 25 miles on the car yesterday, and really miss the O/D !! > > Thanks in advance. > > Mike Mack Rochester, NY > 79 Spit > 80 TR8 > 73 Stag > 70 GT6 From doug at dougbraun.com Mon Apr 9 07:58:20 2012 From: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:58:20 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues In-Reply-To: References: <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108AE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: BTW, Amsoil makes a synthetic gear lube that is compatible with the Spit transmission. I have used it for years. It is nice if you use the O/D in cold weather, since the shifting does not get all sluggish. Doug On Apr 9, 2012 9:43 AM, "Greg Rowe" wrote: > You should be able to hear the solenoid click when you turn it on and off > with the engine off. The wiring consists of the switch in the gear lever, > the > solenoid and an inhibitor (to lock out 1st, 2nd and reverse). I'm not sure > of the actual wiring order or colors but you should be able to find it on > line. > > I've found that the connections in the on-off switch in the gear lever > can be finicky and I actually ended up soldering my on (which necessitates > an annoying unsoldering whenever I remove it.) I also had the wires > to the lever go bad from flexing and had to splice in new sections. > > I understand that the J-Type OD's are robust so your problem is likely > wiring or a solenoid. If it is the solenoid, new ones are somewhat pricey > but Volvo used the same OD for many years and you may be able to find > a servicable one cheaply in a junkyard. > > Also, I believe there is a useful article on OD on the Canley Classic site. > > Why GL1? I would want to use something more modern than that although > overdrive transmission lubricants are admittedly one of the biggest > disagreement areas on our cars. > > I agree, once you get used to that OD, it's hard to drive without it! > > Good luck! > > Greg Rowe > > > > > From: Michael.Mack at redcross.org > > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:43:16 +0000 > > Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues > > > > I just replaced the clutch (3 piece AP kit) on my 79 Spitfire over the > > weekend. The tranny went back in successfully, and it now shifts into > first. > > (fingers in the clutch cover were worn and bent). > > > > My question: > > The Tranny has O/D and it worked fine last year before I took out the > Tranny. > > I also changed the oil with GL1 Ford Tractor oil. And replaced the rear > > engine seal and horseshoe gasket, while I was in there. > > Issue: The O/D switch doesn't engage anymore on 3 or 4th gear. I need > to > > trace the wires against a wiring diagram (I think there is one on the > > Spitfires & GT6 site), but I think they went back together correctly. Is > > there a way to test the solenoid without damaging it? Any other things > to > > check out? > > I put 25 miles on the car yesterday, and really miss the O/D !! > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Mike Mack Rochester, NY > > 79 Spit > > 80 TR8 > > 73 Stag > > 70 GT6 > _______________________________________________ > > Spitfires at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/doug at dougbraun.com From suzie.singleton at virgin.net Mon Apr 9 08:11:00 2012 From: suzie.singleton at virgin.net (Suzie) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 15:11:00 +0100 Subject: [Spits] O/D References: <00bb01cd1653$8d908dd0$a8b1a970$@net> Message-ID: <5C0FC35A767540618E8A646C6AA5078D@CadleyDesktop> Hi Bob Can't help much with your other question but as far as where to fit the long OD switch, in the UK it's on the same side as the indicators switch - one advantage being that if you hit the wrong switch when trying to go in or out of OD it's less of a problem if you indicate than knock the lights on or off. Suzie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Krivenko" To: Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 2:20 PM Subject: [Spits] O/D > Hey there: Been on the list for quite sometime and have posted > occasionally. I am helping a friend put an o/d in his gt6+ which never > had > an o/d before. My questions are: Which side of the steering column does > the long o/d switch go on? I put it on the right side (same side as the > headlight dimmer switch) but it is right above the gearshift knob which > seems odd but that is where I saw one located on Utube web site. ...... > _______________________________________________ > > Spitfires at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/suzie.singleton at virgin.net From dave at ranteer.com Mon Apr 9 08:37:39 2012 From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:37:39 -0500 Subject: [Spits] O/D In-Reply-To: <5C0FC35A767540618E8A646C6AA5078D@CadleyDesktop> References: <00bb01cd1653$8d908dd0$a8b1a970$@net> <5C0FC35A767540618E8A646C6AA5078D@CadleyDesktop> Message-ID: <54999B6033814741836A63FD3EE6D44C@ranteer.local> I believe it is supposed to be on the passenger side, but I will tell you from experience that I like to put it on the driver side. that is so that I can hit the switch with my left hand while shifting with my right. not correct, but I think more functional -------------------------------------------------- From: "Suzie" Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 9:11 AM To: Subject: Re: [Spits] O/D > Hi Bob > > Can't help much with your other question but as far as where to fit the > long OD switch, in the UK it's on the same side as the indicators switch - > one advantage being that if you hit the wrong switch when trying to go in > or out of OD it's less of a problem if you indicate than knock the lights > on or off. From dave at ranteer.com Mon Apr 9 09:09:22 2012 From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 10:09:22 -0500 Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues In-Reply-To: References: <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108AE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: <6B7F848229EA4359A39E556044F9E671@ranteer.local> somebody correct me if I'm wrong here, but I believe the tranny has to be in 3rd or 4th for this -------------------------------------------------- From: "Greg Rowe" Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 8:42 AM To: ; "Spitfires" Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues > You should be able to hear the solenoid click when you turn it on and off > with the engine off. The wiring consists of the switch in the gear lever, > the > solenoid and an inhibitor (to lock out 1st, 2nd and reverse). I'm not > sure > of the actual wiring order or colors but you should be able to find it on > line. > > I've found that the connections in the on-off switch in the gear lever > can be finicky and I actually ended up soldering my on (which necessitates > an annoying unsoldering whenever I remove it.) I also had the wires > to the lever go bad from flexing and had to splice in new sections. > > I understand that the J-Type OD's are robust so your problem is likely > wiring or a solenoid. If it is the solenoid, new ones are somewhat pricey > but Volvo used the same OD for many years and you may be able to find > a servicable one cheaply in a junkyard. > > Also, I believe there is a useful article on OD on the Canley Classic > site. > > Why GL1? I would want to use something more modern than that although > overdrive transmission lubricants are admittedly one of the biggest > disagreement areas on our cars. > > I agree, once you get used to that OD, it's hard to drive without it! > > Good luck! > > Greg Rowe From Michael.Mack at redcross.org Mon Apr 9 09:24:37 2012 From: Michael.Mack at redcross.org (Mack, Michael (Rochester)) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 15:24:37 +0000 Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues In-Reply-To: References: <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108AE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108EE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> So one of the 2 wires that comes from the engine bay to the O/D wiring should always be hot? Can I test the solenoid with a hot lead from the positive side of the battery to see if it clicks? To eliminate the rest of the wiring for testing? Mike Mack Rochester, NY 79 Spit 80 TR8 73 Stag 70 GT6 From: Greg Rowe [mailto:growe58 at hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 9:43 AM To: Mack, Michael (Rochester); Spitfires Subject: RE: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues You should be able to hear the solenoid click when you turn it on and off with the engine off. The wiring consists of the switch in the gear lever, the solenoid and an inhibitor (to lock out 1st, 2nd and reverse). I'm not sure of the actual wiring order or colors but you should be able to find it on line. I've found that the connections in the on-off switch in the gear lever can be finicky and I actually ended up soldering my on (which necessitates an annoying unsoldering whenever I remove it.) I also had the wires to the lever go bad from flexing and had to splice in new sections. I understand that the J-Type OD's are robust so your problem is likely wiring or a solenoid. If it is the solenoid, new ones are somewhat pricey but Volvo used the same OD for many years and you may be able to find a servicable one cheaply in a junkyard. Also, I believe there is a useful article on OD on the Canley Classic site. Why GL1? I would want to use something more modern than that although overdrive transmission lubricants are admittedly one of the biggest disagreement areas on our cars. I agree, once you get used to that OD, it's hard to drive without it! Good luck! Greg Rowe > From: Michael.Mack at redcross.org > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:43:16 +0000 > Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues > > I just replaced the clutch (3 piece AP kit) on my 79 Spitfire over the > weekend. The tranny went back in successfully, and it now shifts into first. > (fingers in the clutch cover were worn and bent). > > My question: > The Tranny has O/D and it worked fine last year before I took out the Tranny. > I also changed the oil with GL1 Ford Tractor oil. And replaced the rear > engine seal and horseshoe gasket, while I was in there. > Issue: The O/D switch doesn't engage anymore on 3 or 4th gear. I need to > trace the wires against a wiring diagram (I think there is one on the > Spitfires & GT6 site), but I think they went back together correctly. Is > there a way to test the solenoid without damaging it? Any other things to > check out? > I put 25 miles on the car yesterday, and really miss the O/D !! > > Thanks in advance. > > Mike Mack Rochester, NY > 79 Spit > 80 TR8 > 73 Stag > 70 GT6 From growe58 at hotmail.com Mon Apr 9 09:56:08 2012 From: growe58 at hotmail.com (Greg Rowe) Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:56:08 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues In-Reply-To: <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108EE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> References: <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108AE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>, , <6A6C6BB6A374144385E5E3CF3864B54506108EE8@SN2PRD0410MB383.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: Yes, correct, always hot with the ignition on. I believe it goes first to the inhibitor on the front top of the tranny which has a plunger that shuts off the power when the gearshift isn't off to the right and then to the switch on the gear shift lever and then to the solenoid, but I'm not 100% sure. And yes you can run a hot wire directly to the solenoid. As the other poster pointed out, you would need to be in 3th or 4th to hear the click if you're using the lever switch but with a hot lead directly will bypass that. Probably obvious, but as a caution, don't drive it that way since OD+reverse=big dollar transmission repairs. It's been a couple of years since I've done this and my memory isn't quite what it ...what was I saying? Oh yeah, just be aware that I have no real OD expertise, just successfully sorted out a similar problem a couple of years ago so I may not be addressing everything. Good luck! Greg Rowe > From: Michael.Mack at redcross.org > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 15:24:37 +0000 > Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues > > So one of the 2 wires that comes from the engine bay to the O/D wiring should > always be hot? > Can I test the solenoid with a hot lead from the positive side of the battery > to see if it clicks? To eliminate the rest of the wiring for testing? > > Mike Mack Rochester, NY > 79 Spit > 80 TR8 > 73 Stag > 70 GT6 > > > From: Greg Rowe [mailto:growe58 at hotmail.com] > Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 9:43 AM > To: Mack, Michael (Rochester); Spitfires > Subject: RE: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues > > You should be able to hear the solenoid click when you turn it on and off > with the engine off. The wiring consists of the switch in the gear lever, > the > solenoid and an inhibitor (to lock out 1st, 2nd and reverse). I'm not sure > of the actual wiring order or colors but you should be able to find it on > line. > > I've found that the connections in the on-off switch in the gear lever > can be finicky and I actually ended up soldering my on (which necessitates > an annoying unsoldering whenever I remove it.) I also had the wires > to the lever go bad from flexing and had to splice in new sections. > > I understand that the J-Type OD's are robust so your problem is likely > wiring or a solenoid. If it is the solenoid, new ones are somewhat pricey > but Volvo used the same OD for many years and you may be able to find > a servicable one cheaply in a junkyard. > > Also, I believe there is a useful article on OD on the Canley Classic site. > > Why GL1? I would want to use something more modern than that although > overdrive transmission lubricants are admittedly one of the biggest > disagreement areas on our cars. > > I agree, once you get used to that OD, it's hard to drive without it! > > Good luck! > > Greg Rowe > > > > From: Michael.Mack at redcross.org > > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:43:16 +0000 > > Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues > > > > I just replaced the clutch (3 piece AP kit) on my 79 Spitfire over the > > weekend. The tranny went back in successfully, and it now shifts into > first. > > (fingers in the clutch cover were worn and bent). > > > > My question: > > The Tranny has O/D and it worked fine last year before I took out the > Tranny. > > I also changed the oil with GL1 Ford Tractor oil. And replaced the rear > > engine seal and horseshoe gasket, while I was in there. > > Issue: The O/D switch doesn't engage anymore on 3 or 4th gear. I need to > > trace the wires against a wiring diagram (I think there is one on the > > Spitfires & GT6 site), but I think they went back together correctly. Is > > there a way to test the solenoid without damaging it? Any other things to > > check out? > > I put 25 miles on the car yesterday, and really miss the O/D !! > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Mike Mack Rochester, NY > > 79 Spit > > 80 TR8 > > 73 Stag > > 70 GT6 > _______________________________________________ > > Spitfires at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/growe58 at hotmail.com From tedtsimx at bright.net Sat Apr 14 13:25:43 2012 From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher) Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:25:43 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Walter Mitty - Kastner Cup race T.shirt Message-ID: <4F89CF37.90701@bright.net> Hello lists. Triumph is the featured marque at the upcoming Walter Mitty vintage races at Road Atlanta. This event is also featuring a special all Triumph race and the Grand Marshall is "Kas"Kastner. Kas was the founder and head of the US Triumph Competition Department. He wrote the Compettion Preparation manuals that served as the bible for generations of Triumph racers. "FOT", group of TR racers, slong with Kas started the Kastner Cup award 10 years ago. Awarded by Kas and to his own personal criteria, this is a prestigious honor for any TR racer. We did a production run Kastner Cup T.shirts for the FOT group. The repsonse has been excellent and another, small run of shirts is being considered. Some of the proceeds go to FOT to fund things like helping with travel expense for honored guests, promoting FOT event involvement and more. So, if there is enough interest, we will do an additional print run of shirts. This is a one time only print run. Due to the number we printed on the first run, we were able to keep the cost down. Shirt prices will be higher than previous run due to lower volume and set-up expense. We need a minimum 36 piece order to do another run. Prices will be $15 Small - X-Large; $17 for XXL. If we have eough orders to run 48 or more, price goes down by $1 per shirt. Pictures of shirt are attached. If the images ares stripped, plesae email me and we will send directly to you. There is a possibility that we could have them done in time for pick at Road Atlanta. A go/no go date for ordering is close of business this coming Wednesday, April 18. Please call or email with your order. All contact information is on the signature line of this email. Thanks for your time and support. Ted -- Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US& Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_0735.JPG] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of IMG_0736.JPG] From tedtsimx at bright.net Sun Apr 15 12:48:35 2012 From: tedtsimx at bright.net (Ted Schumacher) Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:48:35 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Kasatner Cup t.shirt Message-ID: <4F8B1803.4000103@bright.net> Hello lists, again. We sent out an email about doing another run of Kastner Cup t.shirts. The email lists strip photos from emails so a friend was good enough to post the pictures on his personal web site. A link to the pictures is attached along with a copy of our original email. Thanks for your time and indulgence. Ted http://littlebluespitfire.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=6612 Hello lists. Triumph is the featured marque at the upcoming Walter Mitty vintage races at Road Atlanta. This event is also featuring a special all Triumph race and the Grand Marshall is "Kas"Kastner. Kas was the founder and head of the US Triumph Competition Department. He wrote the Competition Preparation manuals that served as the bible for generations of Triumph racers. "FOT", group of TR racers, along with Kas started the Kastner Cup award 10 years ago. Awarded by Kas and to his own personal criteria, this is a prestigious honor for any TR racer. We did a production run Kastner Cup T.shirts for the FOT group. The response has been excellent and another, small run of shirts is being considered. Some of the proceeds go to FOT to fund things like helping with travel expense for honored guests, promoting FOT event involvement and more. So, if there is enough interest, we will do an additional print run of shirts. This is a one time only print run. Due to the number we printed on the first run, we were able to keep the cost down. Shirt prices will be higher than previous run due to lower volume and set-up expense. We need a minimum 36 piece order to do another run. Prices will be $15 for Small - X-Large; $17 for XXL. If we have eough orders to run 48 or more, price goes down by $1 per shirt. Pictures of shirt are attached. If the images ares stripped, plesae email me and we will send directly to you. There is a possibility that we could have them done in time for pick at Road Atlanta. A go/no go date for ordering is close of business this coming Wednesday, April 18. Please call or email with your order. All contact information is on the signature line of this email. Thanks for your time and support. Ted Ted Schumacher tedtsimx at bright.net http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com 108 S. Jefferson St. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Fax: 419.384.3272 (24 Hrs.) Phone: 800.543.6648 (US & Canada) Tech/ Gen. Information/ Worldwide: 419.384.3022 From parrotthead01 at comcast.net Sat Apr 28 16:27:32 2012 From: parrotthead01 at comcast.net (Daniel Parrott) Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:27:32 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Oil Pump Priming-Maybe a dumb question Message-ID: <043d01cd258e$1b247410$516d5c30$@comcast.net> I'm getting ready to fire up the engine in my Spit 6 Project car and was about to use a drill to prime the oil pump. I removed the dizzy and found the gear, still mated to the cam shaft. I guess I need to remove the gear and lower shaft to get to the upper end of the oil pump. True? Is there a special Triumph-specific oil pump priming tool to attach to the oil pump? Making sure I don't make a dumb mistake. (again) Dan Parrott Savannah, Georgia 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ", AKA "Rat" 1973/1978 Spit Six "Joseph" 1957 Chevy Belair "Mayflower"