From growe58 at hotmail.com Fri Jun 1 07:25:41 2012 From: growe58 at hotmail.com (Greg Rowe) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 09:25:41 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Brown Houndstooth Fabric (miata seats) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I think it depends. There are at least two ways to mount Miata seats - some folks build brackets to adapt the Miata seat mounts to the spit floor holes. Alternatively, you can flatten out the Miata seat rails and drill the rears to match the spit floor holes (the fronts already line up). That lowers the seat over the brackets. In addition, you can easily modify the seat foam to sit lower. Finally if you have long legs, the Miata seatpan needs to be modified (read: have a go at it with an angle grinder) so the seat will go all the way back. Overall, I sit maybe an inch higher than before - but a large part of that was probably due to my spitfire seats (which were original) had probably as much seat foam inside my vacuum cleaner in the form of foam dust and brown crumbly stuff as actual foam remaining in the cushion. I have to curve my spine a little and in some situations the convertible top will contact my head but overall the increase in comfort is worth it. I'm 6 foot and will never peacefully co-exist with a spitfire in complete luxurious comfort but I think the Miata seats are an upgrade. YMMV. (Standing invitation to anyone in the SE Pennsylvania area who is considering the swap and wants to sit in them before committing). Sorry to hijack the original thread. I'm intrigued by your idea Dan as I am looking to do something with my Miata seats from a visual perspective as well as the covers are a) worn and b) black which doesnt really go with my tan interior. Unfortuneatly I don't think my budget extends to custom covers at this point. I like your idea, though, and think the Miata seats would look quite good with houndstooth in the inserts. If you find a source, would you mind posting it? Greg Rowe > From: mapper55 at hotmail.com > Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 16:10:03 -0400 > To: parrotthead01 at comcast.net; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spits] Brown Houndstooth Fabric > > Just curious. Have you looked at a Spit with Miata seats? I ask because in the > ones I'VE seen, the seats sit very high. In my case, so high I am looking over > the windshield. > > Sent from my Windows Phone > ________________________________ > From: Daniel Parrott > Sent: 5/31/2012 3:25 PM > To: SPIT6CGT6 at yahoogroups.com; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spits] Brown Houndstooth Fabric > > I'm using modified Miata seats for my SpitSix project. I would like a nod > to originality by using tan interior with brown Houndstooth fabric in the > inserts. Does anyone have a source for some material that will match the > original fabric? > > > > TIA > > > > Dan Parrott > > Savannah, Georgia > > 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ", AKA "Rat" > > 1973/1978 Spit Six "Joseph" > > 1957 Chevy Belair "Mayflower" From parrotthead01 at comcast.net Fri Jun 1 08:38:30 2012 From: parrotthead01 at comcast.net (Daniel Parrott) Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:38:30 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Brown Houndstooth Fabric (Miata seats) Message-ID: <013301cd4004$3754e5d0$a5feb170$@comcast.net> I already made the modifications to the Miata seats using the guidance from Paul Tegler's Mega Spitfire site. I'm 5'-8", so I don't anticipate and problems with fitting in. In fact, I did trial run before the seats were sent off to be recovered. I found the following on eBay for some tan Houndstooth fabric. It looks very similar to the stock Spitfire fabric. I ordered 3 yards. I should get the fabric next week. I'll post my results next week. http://www.ebay.com/itm/370477326043?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984 .m1952.l2649#ht_3383wt_1163 -----Original Message----- From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Greg Rowe Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 9:26 AM To: Spitfires Subject: Re: [Spits] Brown Houndstooth Fabric (miata seats) I think it depends. There are at least two ways to mount Miata seats - some folks build brackets to adapt the Miata seat mounts to the spit floor holes. Alternatively, you can flatten out the Miata seat rails and drill the rears to match the spit floor holes (the fronts already line up). That lowers the seat over the brackets. In addition, you can easily modify the seat foam to sit lower. Finally if you have long legs, the Miata seatpan needs to be modified (read: have a go at it with an angle grinder) so the seat will go all the way back. Overall, I sit maybe an inch higher than before - but a large part of that was probably due to my spitfire seats (which were original) had probably as much seat foam inside my vacuum cleaner in the form of foam dust and brown crumbly stuff as actual foam remaining in the cushion. I have to curve my spine a little and in some situations the convertible top will contact my head but overall the increase in comfort is worth it. I'm 6 foot and will never peacefully co-exist with a spitfire in complete luxurious comfort but I think the Miata seats are an upgrade. YMMV. (Standing invitation to anyone in the SE Pennsylvania area who is considering the swap and wants to sit in them before committing). Sorry to hijack the original thread. I'm intrigued by your idea Dan as I am looking to do something with my Miata seats from a visual perspective as well as the covers are a) worn and b) black which doesnt really go with my tan interior. Unfortuneatly I don't think my budget extends to custom covers at this point. I like your idea, though, and think the Miata seats would look quite good with houndstooth in the inserts. If you find a source, would you mind posting it? Greg Rowe > From: mapper55 at hotmail.com > Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 16:10:03 -0400 > To: parrotthead01 at comcast.net; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spits] Brown Houndstooth Fabric > > Just curious. Have you looked at a Spit with Miata seats? I ask > because in the > ones I'VE seen, the seats sit very high. In my case, so high I am > looking over > the windshield. > > Sent from my Windows Phone > ________________________________ > From: Daniel Parrott > Sent: 5/31/2012 3:25 PM > To: SPIT6CGT6 at yahoogroups.com; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spits] Brown Houndstooth Fabric > > I'm using modified Miata seats for my SpitSix project. I would like a > nod to originality by using tan interior with brown Houndstooth fabric > in the inserts. Does anyone have a source for some material that will > match the original fabric? > > > > TIA > > > > Dan Parrott > > Savannah, Georgia > > 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ", AKA "Rat" > > 1973/1978 Spit Six "Joseph" > > 1957 Chevy Belair "Mayflower" _______________________________________________ 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/parrotthead01 at comcast.net From mark at bradakis.com Sat Jun 2 20:03:18 2012 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2012 20:03:18 -0600 Subject: [Spits] Archives Message-ID: <4FCAC5E6.9050201@bradakis.com> It was too hot this afternoon to be outside working. No progress in the Spit project. I did, however, make some progress on the Team.Net archives. If you check out the archives now you will see that there is quite a bit more recent stuff in there. Still not complete, but I am making progress. And while there, don't be bashful about clicking on the ads, it puts a few cents per click in the Team.Net coffers! mjb. From dave at ranteer.com Sun Jun 3 09:38:42 2012 From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave) Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012 10:38:42 -0500 Subject: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold Message-ID: will an su intake manifold and carbs bolt up to a 75 1500 engine? anyone done that? From mark at bradakis.com Sun Jun 3 10:45:11 2012 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:45:11 -0600 Subject: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4FCB9497.4020702@bradakis.com> Dave wrote: > will an su intake manifold and carbs bolt up to a 75 1500 engine? anyone done > that? > Yes. Yes. mjb. From elliottr at rmi.net Sun Jun 3 17:54:58 2012 From: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott) Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:54:58 -0500 Subject: [Spits] Shortened shifter Message-ID: <4FCBF952.5030309@rmi.net> Hi, I found a place that offers shortened Spitfire shifters - http://www.thebriton.com/shifters.htm. Has anyone shortened their shifter? Purchased one from the above site? If so, do you like the short shifter? Rats, I just got an email back from him saying he can't provide the type of O/D shifter I have. Thanks, Roger Elliott From cwnfot at gmail.com Sun Jun 3 18:25:47 2012 From: cwnfot at gmail.com (Clark W. Nicholls) Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012 20:25:47 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Shortened shifter In-Reply-To: <4FCBF952.5030309@rmi.net> References: <4FCBF952.5030309@rmi.net> Message-ID: <011101cd41e8$9710a140$c531e3c0$@com> I wonder if he can do a 3-rail shifter. Perhaps cut mine down or I can supply him several to get him started.. Clark Clark W. Nicholls 1972 Stag (LE7931E), 1974 Spitfire (FM14571U) and 1 rusty GT6 needing new owner "Reality, it's not what you think." From elliottr at rmi.net Sun Jun 3 18:41:03 2012 From: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott) Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:41:03 -0500 Subject: [Spits] Shortened shifter In-Reply-To: <4FCBF952.5030309@rmi.net> References: <4FCBF952.5030309@rmi.net> Message-ID: <4FCC041F.2000402@rmi.net> I should have mentioned, the reason he can't supply them is that welding the O/D shifter is too delicate due to the hole for the wiring. Roger On 6/3/2012 6:54 PM, Roger Elliott wrote: > Hi, > > I found a place that offers shortened Spitfire shifters - > http://www.thebriton.com/shifters.htm. > > Has anyone shortened their shifter? Purchased one from the above site? > > If so, do you like the short shifter? > > Rats, I just got an email back from him saying he can't provide the > type of O/D shifter I have. > > Thanks, > Roger Elliott > _______________________________________________ > > 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/elliottr at rmi.net From elliottr at rmi.net Sun Jun 3 18:42:01 2012 From: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott) Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:42:01 -0500 Subject: [Spits] Shortened shifter In-Reply-To: <011101cd41e8$9710a140$c531e3c0$@com> References: <4FCBF952.5030309@rmi.net> <011101cd41e8$9710a140$c531e3c0$@com> Message-ID: <4FCC0459.7040905@rmi.net> I have the impression he can do 3-rail shifters without any problem. Roger On 6/3/2012 7:25 PM, Clark W. Nicholls wrote: > I wonder if he can do a 3-rail shifter. Perhaps cut mine down or I can > supply him several to get him started.. > > Clark > Clark W. Nicholls > 1972 Stag (LE7931E), 1974 Spitfire (FM14571U) > and 1 rusty GT6 needing new owner > "Reality, it's not what you think." From celiracer81 at hotmail.com Mon Jun 4 10:00:31 2012 From: celiracer81 at hotmail.com (celiracer81 at hotmail.com) Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 11:00:31 -0500 Subject: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold In-Reply-To: <4FCB9497.4020702@bradakis.com> References: , <4FCB9497.4020702@bradakis.com> Message-ID: I have reason to believe that the head on my '68 is from the DPO's 1500. no problems with the exhaust or intake manifolds fitting properly. I did have some issues with the length of the head bolts though. > Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012 10:45:11 -0600 > From: mark at bradakis.com > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold > > Dave wrote: > > will an su intake manifold and carbs bolt up to a 75 1500 engine? anyone done > > that? > > > > Yes. Yes. > > mjb. > _______________________________________________ > > 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/celiracer81 at hotmail.com From spitlist at cox.net Mon Jun 4 10:39:06 2012 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:39:06 -0700 Subject: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold In-Reply-To: References: , <4FCB9497.4020702@bradakis.com> Message-ID: When I first built the 1296 engine for Tiny Tim, I decided to use a large valve 1500 head. In doing some measurements I discovered that the combustion chambers of the 1500 head were much deeper than the 1300 ones and if I did nothing to it, the compression would be extremely low. Shaving the head on the order of a quarter inch achieved the compression ration that I was seeking. I sourced pushrods from Ted Schumacher to achieve the correct rocker geometry. I also had Ted get me a set of Isky dual valve springs and roller rockers to complete the upgrade. Joe -----Original Message----- From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of celiracer81 at hotmail.com Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 9:01 AM To: spitfires at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold I have reason to believe that the head on my '68 is from the DPO's 1500. no problems with the exhaust or intake manifolds fitting properly. I did have some issues with the length of the head bolts though. > Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012 10:45:11 -0600 > From: mark at bradakis.com > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold > > Dave wrote: > > will an su intake manifold and carbs bolt up to a 75 1500 engine? anyone done > > that? > > > > Yes. Yes. > > mjb. > _______________________________________________ > > 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/celiracer81 at hotmail.com _______________________________________________ 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/spitlist at cox.net From celiracer81 at hotmail.com Mon Jun 4 11:45:31 2012 From: celiracer81 at hotmail.com (celiracer81 at hotmail.com) Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 12:45:31 -0500 Subject: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold In-Reply-To: References: , <4FCB9497.4020702@bradakis.com> , Message-ID: Wow, 1/4" off the head seems excessive! I knew that the 1500 combustion chambers were deeper, but i didn't realize they were that much deeper! I guess i never checked compression on it to see how much i was losing. When i was first putting the motor together, i was pulling parts out of various boxes that the PO gave me with the shell of the car! What kind of compression were you getting then on Tiny Tim vs. what stock on the 1296 head would be? > From: spitlist at cox.net > To: celiracer81 at hotmail.com; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold > Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:39:06 -0700 > > When I first built the 1296 engine for Tiny Tim, I decided to use a large > valve 1500 head. In doing some measurements I discovered that the > combustion chambers of the 1500 head were much deeper than the 1300 ones and > if I did nothing to it, the compression would be extremely low. Shaving the > head on the order of a quarter inch achieved the compression ration that I > was seeking. I sourced pushrods from Ted Schumacher to achieve the correct > rocker geometry. I also had Ted get me a set of Isky dual valve springs and > roller rockers to complete the upgrade. > > Joe > > -----Original Message----- > From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of > celiracer81 at hotmail.com > Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 9:01 AM > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold > > I have reason to believe that the head on my '68 is from the DPO's 1500. no > problems with the exhaust or intake manifolds fitting properly. I did have > some issues with the length of the head bolts though. > > > Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012 10:45:11 -0600 > > From: mark at bradakis.com > > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > > Subject: Re: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold > > > > Dave wrote: > > > will an su intake manifold and carbs bolt up to a 75 1500 engine? > anyone > done > > > that? > > > > > > > Yes. Yes. > > > > mjb. > > _______________________________________________ > > > > 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/celiracer81 at hotmail.com > _______________________________________________ > > 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/spitlist at cox.net From cwnfot at gmail.com Mon Jun 4 13:01:01 2012 From: cwnfot at gmail.com (Clark W. Nicholls) Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:01:01 -0400 Subject: [Spits] 1300 vs 1500 manifold In-Reply-To: References: , <4FCB9497.4020702@bradakis.com> , Message-ID: <009d01cd4284$633004a0$29900de0$@com> Sounds like someone here needs a copy of the competition prep manual. When I did my 1300 Mk3 engine back in the 70s it said take .150" off the head. And that was a 1300 small journal head! Clark Clark W. Nicholls 1972 Stag (LE7931E), 1974 Spitfire (FM14571U) and 1 rusty GT6 needing new owner "Reality, it's not what you think." From dr_simpson at live.com Mon Jun 4 18:09:43 2012 From: dr_simpson at live.com (Dave Simpson) Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 20:09:43 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Shortened shifter In-Reply-To: <4FCC041F.2000402@rmi.net> References: <4FCBF952.5030309@rmi.net>,<4FCC041F.2000402@rmi.net> Message-ID: Roger This is an old link I had about custom overdrive shifters gear shifters for spitfire & MGB it is old and might not be valid more info contact wizardz at toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/custom_od_shift_lever.htm David R Simpson 76 spitfire > Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012 19:41:03 -0500 > From: elliottr at rmi.net > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spits] Shortened shifter > > I should have mentioned, the reason he can't supply them is that welding > the O/D shifter is too delicate due to the hole for the wiring. > > Roger > > On 6/3/2012 6:54 PM, Roger Elliott wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I found a place that offers shortened Spitfire shifters - > > http://www.thebriton.com/shifters.htm. > > > > Has anyone shortened their shifter? Purchased one from the above site? > > > > If so, do you like the short shifter? > > > > Rats, I just got an email back from him saying he can't provide the > > type of O/D shifter I have. > > > > Thanks, > > Roger Elliott > > _______________________________________________ > > > > 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/elliottr at rmi.net > _______________________________________________ > > 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/dr_simpson at live.com From fpspitfire at comcast.net Wed Jun 6 11:34:03 2012 From: fpspitfire at comcast.net (Aaron Johnson) Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 13:34:03 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Late 1500 (78-80) grill opening Message-ID: <3DFD64ED-3E0A-478A-BEEB-B603B13E64B5@comcast.net> Could anyone out there with a '78-80 spitfire 1500 take a picture from the front head in to show what the grill under the bumper looks like and measure the height and with of the opening for me? At the last race the stewards questioned the opening on the front of my car and I'm looking for some validation from a stock 1500. Aaron Johnson #87 H-Production spitfire 1500 Southern Illinois Region SCCA From doug at dougbraun.com Wed Jun 6 12:59:45 2012 From: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun) Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 14:59:45 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Late 1500 (78-80) grill opening In-Reply-To: <3DFD64ED-3E0A-478A-BEEB-B603B13E64B5@comcast.net> References: <3DFD64ED-3E0A-478A-BEEB-B603B13E64B5@comcast.net> Message-ID: Too large? Too small? Doug On Jun 6, 2012 1:45 PM, "Aaron Johnson" wrote: > > Could anyone out there with a '78-80 spitfire 1500 take a picture from the > front head in to show what the grill under the bumper looks like and measure > the height and with of the opening for me? > > At the last race the stewards questioned the opening on the front of my car > and I'm looking for some validation from a stock 1500. > > Aaron From elliottr at rmi.net Wed Jun 6 13:10:48 2012 From: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott) Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 14:10:48 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [Spits] Late 1500 (78-80) grill opening Message-ID: <21724769.1339009849263.JavaMail.root@elwamui-norfolk.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Unfortunately, my 1980 Spitfire is no longer stock, so I can't give you measurements. However, the 78s will have a different opening than the 79-80, at least in the states. The 79-80 has the black "rubber" bumpers with a grill opening in the bumper. The 78 has a chrome bumper and grill under it. Roger -----Original Message----- >From: Aaron Johnson >Sent: Jun 6, 2012 12:34 PM >To: spitfires >Subject: [Spits] Late 1500 (78-80) grill opening > >Could anyone out there with a '78-80 spitfire 1500 take a picture from the >front head in to show what the grill under the bumper looks like and measure >the height and with of the opening for me? > >At the last race the stewards questioned the opening on the front of my car >and I'm looking for some validation from a stock 1500. > >Aaron Johnson >#87 H-Production spitfire 1500 >Southern Illinois Region SCCA >_______________________________________________ > >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/elliottr at rmi.net From nmoseley at telus.net Wed Jun 6 17:31:24 2012 From: nmoseley at telus.net (Nick Moseley) Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 16:31:24 -0700 Subject: [Spits] Late 1500 (78-80) grill opening In-Reply-To: <3DFD64ED-3E0A-478A-BEEB-B603B13E64B5@comcast.net> References: <3DFD64ED-3E0A-478A-BEEB-B603B13E64B5@comcast.net> Message-ID: <000001cd443c$7d009890$7701c9b0$@net> Two pics attached, yellow car is a 76, green is 81. Width is dictated by the frame rails, which might be kind of tough to change. What year bumper are you running, and what air dam? My 81 has stock air dam with attached shrouding under radiator. The rubber bumper integrates slats for additional cooling, as well as the air dam with shrouds. Regards Nick Moseley -----Original Message----- From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Aaron Johnson Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:34 AM To: spitfires Subject: [Spits] Late 1500 (78-80) grill opening Could anyone out there with a '78-80 spitfire 1500 take a picture from the front head in to show what the grill under the bumper looks like and measure the height and with of the opening for me? At the last race the stewards questioned the opening on the front of my car and I'm looking for some validation from a stock 1500. Aaron Johnson #87 H-Production spitfire 1500 Southern Illinois Region SCCA _______________________________________________ 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/nmoseley at telus.net __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7201 (20120606) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7201 (20120606) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Spits Noses 002.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Spits Noses 001.jpg] From carcentric at yahoo.com Thu Jun 7 10:00:39 2012 From: carcentric at yahoo.com (M D Nugent) Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 09:00:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spits] You know he'd take less . . . . In-Reply-To: <20120129192009.8035F2E055@bradakis.com> References: <20120129192009.8035F2E055@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <1339084839.98148.YahooMailNeo@web160803.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/3059211835.html M D "Doc" Nugent - www.carcentric.com Seattle area From zoboherald at aol.com Thu Jun 7 19:47:15 2012 From: zoboherald at aol.com (Andrew S. Mace) Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 21:47:15 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Spits] You know he'd take less . . . . In-Reply-To: <1339084839.98148.YahooMailNeo@web160803.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <20120129192009.8035F2E055@bradakis.com> <1339084839.98148.YahooMailNeo@web160803.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <8CF132FC3ECAF02-24E0-5F56@webmail-d159.sysops.aol.com> The car *might* have some potential. I have to wonder if someone tried to tow it via the front overrider, hence it, the bracket and valence all pulled off the front chassis crosstube? Probably should sell for less than the asking price.... --Andy Mace *Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet? *Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph Herald engine with wings. -- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22) Triumph 10 / Herald / Sports 6 vehicle consultant, The Vintage Triumph Register: http://www.vtr.org Check out the North American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and Triumph Herald Database: http://triumph-herald.us -----Original Message----- From: M D Nugent To: spitfires Sent: Thu, Jun 7, 2012 2:20 pm Subject: [Spits] You know he'd take less . . . . http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/3059211835.html M D "Doc" Nugent - www.carcentric.com Seattle area _______________________________________________ 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/zoboherald at aol.com From mark at bradakis.com Fri Jun 8 16:21:43 2012 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:21:43 -0600 Subject: [Spits] Sheesh! Message-ID: <4FD27AF7.5020903@bradakis.com> I know this is not within the usual scope of discussion for this list, please bear with me. Go to http://www.ebay.com/drive-away-cancer - some of you may recognize that fellow behind the wheel. And the car is obviously not a Triumph. Scroll down and read about the incident that occurred this afternoon near Birmingham, Alabama. I was just planning on sending out the info about the "unpleasant man" insisting on getting his $55 parking "fine" but I've been thinking about it. That guy basically stole $55 from sick kids in the hospital. That is a BAD thing, if you ask me. John is doing a GOOD thing. And those who do good things should be rewarded tenfold. So to that end I am going to challenge all of us on Team.Net to come up with $550 to give to him. If you are of like mind, and use Paypal, the address is grace at autox.team.net. If you want to send a check, payable to Team.Net, send it to: Team Net PO Box 58333 Salt Lake City, UT 84158. Make sure you tag the funds as being for John, I don't want to steal $55 from him thinking the money was meant for the Fat Chance Garage Tool and Beverage fund - I'm not a godless, greed driven scumbag! mjb. From dave at ranteer.com Fri Jun 8 18:14:22 2012 From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave) Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012 19:14:22 -0500 Subject: [Spits] [TR] Sheesh! In-Reply-To: <4FD27AF7.5020903@bradakis.com> References: <4FD27AF7.5020903@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <77944B38807E4E8C8393FB4C01C692EB@ranteer.local> I just talked to the guy. call the number, hit 0, and yell at the bastard. do it a lot. tie up his phone line. anyone got a demon dialer? he's a totally self righteous jerk -----Original Message----- From: Mark J Bradakis Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 5:21 PM To: Triumphs ; Spitfires at autox.team.net Subject: [TR] Sheesh! I know this is not within the usual scope of discussion for this list, please bear with me. Go to http://www.ebay.com/drive-away-cancer - some of you may recognize that fellow behind the wheel. And the car is obviously not a Triumph. Scroll down and read about the incident that occurred this afternoon near Birmingham, Alabama. I was just planning on sending out the info about the "unpleasant man" insisting on getting his $55 parking "fine" but I've been thinking about it. That guy basically stole $55 from sick kids in the hospital. That is a BAD thing, if you ask me. From fpspitfire at comcast.net Sat Jun 9 14:00:53 2012 From: fpspitfire at comcast.net (Aaron Johnson) Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012 15:00:53 -0500 Subject: [Spits] 3:27 diff needed Message-ID: Anyone have a 3:27 diff or two laying around they would like to part with? I destroyed mine last weekend at MAM! Aaron #87 HP spitfire 1500 317-517-4587 Sent from my iPhone From mark at bradakis.com Sat Jun 9 17:15:00 2012 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2012 17:15:00 -0600 Subject: [Spits] [Fot] 3:27 diff needed In-Reply-To: References: <3714075A-80A7-4AEF-8866-EBAC60D598C9@gdhs.com> Message-ID: <4FD3D8F4.7090403@bradakis.com> wtf ? mjb. From fpspitfire at comcast.net Sat Jun 9 19:19:12 2012 From: fpspitfire at comcast.net (Aaron Johnson) Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2012 20:19:12 -0500 Subject: [Spits] [Fot] 3:27 diff needed In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <286FCE57-E0D5-45CB-AECF-0BE7102C7452@comcast.net> Mid-America Motorplex in pacific junction Iowa. Race track just outside of Omaha. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 9, 2012, at 3:25 PM, Jason Ostrowski wrote: > Uh oH, here we go again... What's MAM! > , > On Sat, Jun 9, 2012 at 3:00 PM, Aaron Johnson wrote: > Anyone have a 3:27 diff or two laying around they would like to part with? > > I destroyed mine last weekend at MAM! > > Aaron > #87 HP spitfire 1500 > 317-517-4587 > > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > fot at autox.team.net > > http://www.fot-racing.com > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/fot/jason at multivintage.com From dennis_reese at wavecable.com Thu Jun 14 18:37:18 2012 From: dennis_reese at wavecable.com (Dennis Reese) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:37:18 -0700 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? Message-ID: I have a 75 1500 -- here's the deal -- help! The problem is that the key no longer will work in the cylinder. It's not the original key -- actually a Mazda key that someone in the previous owner list discovered that fit and kind of worked although it was badly bent and worn. At this point the key no longer works so I thought lets fix it once and for all. Two possibilities -- take the whole thing off the steering column, take it to a locksmith and have a new key made or, and this appeals to me more, take it off and leave it off replacing the ignition switch with toggles for on/off and the other electrical stuff that the ignition switch activates and a push button starter switch as well as a keyed battery cut-off mounted in the glove box on the firewall. Either way, we need to get the thing off the column (and figure out how the column lock works in the second scenario). Not easy. Apparently the factory made it theft proof? by breaking off the hex nuts that hold the thing together on the column (I think). The only suggestion I've been able to find is to drill out the bolts. Could there be another solution? Or, could the cylinder be removed and the column lock somehow disabled without taking it off the column? I'm looking forward to any thoughts or ideas. Thanks, Dennis Reese From lfritz82 at hotmail.com Thu Jun 14 18:46:58 2012 From: lfritz82 at hotmail.com (Windows Live Team) Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:46:58 +0000 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dennis, Cut a slot in the break off bolts and take the whole thing off. Then do as you planned with the switches. I did this to my TVR and it has been great. No key to loose. And who would steal a British car. They stand out in a crowd. Lorne > From: dennis_reese at wavecable.com > Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:37:18 -0700 > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? > > I have a 75 1500 -- here's the deal -- help! The problem is that the key no > longer will work in the cylinder. It's not the original key -- actually a > Mazda key that someone in the previous owner list discovered that fit and kind > of worked although it was badly bent and worn. At this point the key no longer > works so I thought lets fix it once and for all. Two possibilities -- take the > whole thing off the steering column, take it to a locksmith and have a new key > made or, and this appeals to me more, take it off and leave it off replacing > the ignition switch with toggles for on/off and the other electrical stuff > that the ignition switch activates and a push button starter switch as well as > a keyed battery cut-off mounted in the glove box on the firewall. Either way, > we need to get the thing off the column (and figure out how the column lock > works in the second scenario). Not easy. Apparently the factory made it theft > proof? by breaking off the hex nuts that hold the thing together on the column > (I think). The only suggestion I've been able to find is to drill out the > bolts. Could there be another solution? Or, could the cylinder be removed and > the column lock somehow disabled without taking it off the column? > > I'm looking forward to any thoughts or ideas. > > Thanks, > Dennis Reese > _______________________________________________ > > 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/lfritz82 at hotmail.com From fishplate at charter.net Thu Jun 14 18:57:09 2012 From: fishplate at charter.net (Jeff) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:57:09 -0400 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4FDA8865.9090905@charter.net> On 6/14/2012 8:37 PM, Dennis Reese wrote: > Either way, > we need to get the thing off the column (and figure out how the column lock > works in the second scenario). Not easy. Apparently the factory made it theft > proof? by breaking off the hex nuts that hold the thing together on the column > (I think). I've been able to start those by using a small, sharp chisel to drive the bolt in the direction of removal. Once it's loose, it's easy to turn. You can cut a slot when it's out to make it easy to reinstall it, or find an Allen head bolt of the proper thread to replace it. From mapper55 at hotmail.com Thu Jun 14 19:10:39 2012 From: mapper55 at hotmail.com (Charles Reid) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:10:39 -0400 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? Message-ID: Does the 75 have an ignition/column interlock? I like the idea of a dash mounted power switch, and a push button for the starter. This shouldn't be hard to wire up. Charles Sent from my Windows Phone ________________________________ From: Dennis Reese Sent: 6/14/2012 8:37 PM To: Spitfire Group Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? I have a 75 1500 -- here's the deal -- help! The problem is that the key no longer will work in the cylinder. It's not the original key -- actually a Mazda key that someone in the previous owner list discovered that fit and kind of worked although it was badly bent and worn. At this point the key no longer works so I thought lets fix it once and for all. Two possibilities -- take the whole thing off the steering column, take it to a locksmith and have a new key made or, and this appeals to me more, take it off and leave it off replacing the ignition switch with toggles for on/off and the other electrical stuff that the ignition switch activates and a push button starter switch as well as a keyed battery cut-off mounted in the glove box on the firewall. Either way, we need to get the thing off the column (and figure out how the column lock works in the second scenario). Not easy. Apparently the factory made it theft proof? by breaking off the hex nuts that hold the thing together on the column (I think). The only suggestion I've been able to find is to drill out the bolts. Could there be another solution? Or, could the cylinder be removed and the column lock somehow disabled without taking it off the column? I'm looking forward to any thoughts or ideas. Thanks, Dennis Reese _______________________________________________ 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/mapper55 at hotmail.com From mapper55 at hotmail.com Thu Jun 14 19:14:29 2012 From: mapper55 at hotmail.com (Charles Reid) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:14:29 -0400 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? Message-ID: I managed to grab the remaining head of the break away bolt with a small pair of vice grips. That was on an 80. Charles Sent from my Windows Phone ________________________________ From: Jeff Sent: 6/14/2012 8:57 PM To: spitfires at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spits] ignition switch?? On 6/14/2012 8:37 PM, Dennis Reese wrote: > Either way, > we need to get the thing off the column (and figure out how the column lock > works in the second scenario). Not easy. Apparently the factory made it theft > proof? by breaking off the hex nuts that hold the thing together on the column > (I think). I've been able to start those by using a small, sharp chisel to drive the bolt in the direction of removal. Once it's loose, it's easy to turn. You can cut a slot when it's out to make it easy to reinstall it, or find an Allen head bolt of the proper thread to replace it. _______________________________________________ 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/mapper55 at hotmail.com From nmoseley at telus.net Thu Jun 14 19:15:24 2012 From: nmoseley at telus.net (Nick Moseley) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:15:24 -0700 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002a01cd4a94$58f32f40$0ad98dc0$@net> I used a circular cut off blade in a Dremel tool to create slots, as Lorne specifies. A lot easier than a hacksaw or file. Hope that helps Nick Moseley -----Original Message----- From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Windows Live Team Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 5:47 PM To: dennis_reese at wavecable.com; spitfires at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spits] ignition switch?? Dennis, Cut a slot in the break off bolts and take the whole thing off. Then do as you planned with the switches. I did this to my TVR and it has been great. No key to loose. And who would steal a British car. They stand out in a crowd. Lorne __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7222 (20120614) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com From dennis_reese at wavecable.com Thu Jun 14 21:08:51 2012 From: dennis_reese at wavecable.com (Dennis Reese) Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:08:51 -0700 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? In-Reply-To: <002a01cd4a94$58f32f40$0ad98dc0$@net> References: <002a01cd4a94$58f32f40$0ad98dc0$@net> Message-ID: Thanks for all the help. You'll be pleased to know that the switch is history. We drilled out the bolts and in the process ruined the switch so we are going ahead with the starter button option. I'll take some pictures when it's finished. Thanks again Sent from my iPad On Jun 14, 2012, at 6:15 PM, "Nick Moseley" wrote: > I used a circular cut off blade in a Dremel tool to create slots, as Lorne > specifies. A lot easier than a hacksaw or file. > Hope that helps > Nick Moseley > > -----Original Message----- > From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Windows Live Team > Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 5:47 PM > To: dennis_reese at wavecable.com; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spits] ignition switch?? > > Dennis, Cut a slot in the break off bolts and take the whole thing off. > Then do as you planned with the switches. I did this to my TVR and it has > been great. No key to loose. And who would steal a British car. They stand > out in > a crowd. Lorne > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 7222 (20120614) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > _______________________________________________ > > 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/dennis_reese at wavecable.com From spitfire at freebacon.net Fri Jun 15 14:27:47 2012 From: spitfire at freebacon.net (Mike Welch) Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:27:47 -0600 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <783C45B9691D4E5BB0CE2D49971CCD99@Spike> I put one of these on one of my '69 Spitfires, works great. Added bonus, on sale now, only $30. http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/11001/10002/-1 Mike Welch Colorado, USA '69 Spitfire Mk III X2 '79 Spitfire 1500 -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Reese Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:37 PM To: Spitfire Group Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? I'm looking forward to any thoughts or ideas. Thanks, Dennis Reese _______________________________________________ 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/spitfire at freebacon.net From elliottr at rmi.net Fri Jun 15 17:43:13 2012 From: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott) Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:43:13 -0500 Subject: [Spits] Fwd: [TR] spitfire wheel spacers In-Reply-To: <1339689304.33239.YahooMailNeo@web120204.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> References: <1339689304.33239.YahooMailNeo@web120204.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4FDBC891.6010203@rmi.net> Hi. I am taking the liberty of forwarding this to the Spitfire list. I am the one that expressed interest in the spacers. Let Frank know if you are interested in buying the spacers. They will probably run somewhere near $35-40 range. Roger Elliott 1980 Spitfire -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [TR] spitfire wheel spacers Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:55:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Frank Fisher Reply-To: Frank Fisher To: Triumphs i was approached today by one of our spitfire/GT6 brothers looking for the high performance wheel spacers like the ones i made for Bob D. http://www.tr6.danielsonfamily.org/FrankFisher.htm i would be happy to make a run of these if there is enough interest. they would sell at about 35.00 a pair, and shipping would be between 12.00 and 15.00 depending on where you live. any interest? Frank ** triumphs at autox.team.net ** Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/elliottr at rmi.net From popeye444 at comcast.net Sat Jun 16 09:09:03 2012 From: popeye444 at comcast.net (David) Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 08:09:03 -0700 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? References: <002a01cd4a94$58f32f40$0ad98dc0$@net> Message-ID: <009601cd4bd1$f7ddd1d0$e7997570$@comcast.net> Rather than a single on/off switch you can use several on/off switches that are wired in series that would make up a combination. If all of them are "on" then power would flow. You set the "combo" by mounting some of them upside down. The downside is that a passenger would see the "combo" if you mount them on the dash. So I would want to mount them behind the bottom lip of the dash so they would be out of sight and not an eye-sore but would be easy to reach and you just set them by feel. You could even mount one of them on the dash next to the starter button for routine on/off and then when you needed extra security just reach under the dash and scramble up the "combo" a bit. Use three position switches to make even more "combo" options with fewer physical switches. Yes it would be easy to circumvent, but how long would it take someone to figure out what you did? Especially if it is all wrapped up in electrical tape, or the switches are mounted on a box so you can't see where the wires are hooked up. David Gates 1972 Spitfire Mark IV -----Original Message----- From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dennis Reese Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:09 PM To: Nick Moseley Cc: Subject: Re: [Spits] ignition switch?? Thanks for all the help. You'll be pleased to know that the switch is history. We drilled out the bolts and in the process ruined the switch so we are going ahead with the starter button option. I'll take some pictures when it's finished. Thanks again Sent from my iPad On Jun 14, 2012, at 6:15 PM, "Nick Moseley" wrote: > I used a circular cut off blade in a Dremel tool to create slots, as > Lorne specifies. A lot easier than a hacksaw or file. > Hope that helps > Nick Moseley > > -----Original Message----- > From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Windows Live > Team > Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 5:47 PM > To: dennis_reese at wavecable.com; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spits] ignition switch?? > > Dennis, Cut a slot in the break off bolts and take the whole thing off. > Then do as you planned with the switches. I did this to my TVR and it > has been great. No key to loose. And who would steal a British car. > They stand > out in > a crowd. Lorne > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 7222 (20120614) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > _______________________________________________ > > 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/dennis_reese at wavecable.com _______________________________________________ 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/popeye444 at comcast.net From dave at ranteer.com Sat Jun 16 20:45:32 2012 From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave) Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:45:32 -0500 Subject: [Spits] 75 spit steering Message-ID: <9E5899AD53694F0FBC1DD1EC0BB11EA3@ranteer.local> it seems to wander a little. if Ibm turning right then left there is a dead space in the middle where nothing happens. going straight there is a little play in the steering. this car sat for a few years (I think less than 5) and I just acquired it and am getting it back on the road, so I canbt say specifically when it started. as I drive it a little more each time Ibm discovering new (broken) things. Ibm wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to fix this. From doug at dougbraun.com Sat Jun 16 21:11:59 2012 From: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun) Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:11:59 -0400 Subject: [Spits] 75 spit steering In-Reply-To: <9E5899AD53694F0FBC1DD1EC0BB11EA3@ranteer.local> References: <9E5899AD53694F0FBC1DD1EC0BB11EA3@ranteer.local> Message-ID: The inner shaft of the steering column (the part that actually turns) is telescoping, and in the middle there is a clamp that holds the two pieces together. If that is loose, there will be some slop in the steering wheel, because there will be some play between the two pieces. Do you have a repair manual for the Spitfire? If not, the Haynes manual is pretty good (but not so good for the anti-pollution stuff on the later year cars.) Doug On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Dave wrote: > it seems to wander a little. if Ib m turning right then left there is a > dead > space in the middle where nothing happens. going straight there is a > little > play in the steering. > > this car sat for a few years (I think less than 5) and I just acquired it > and > am getting it back on the road, so I canb t say specifically when it > started. > as I drive it a little more each time Ib m discovering new (broken) things. > > Ib m wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to fix this. > _______________________________________________ > > 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 fishplate at charter.net Sun Jun 17 06:19:18 2012 From: fishplate at charter.net (Jeff) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012 08:19:18 -0400 Subject: [Spits] 75 spit steering In-Reply-To: References: <9E5899AD53694F0FBC1DD1EC0BB11EA3@ranteer.local> Message-ID: <4FDDCB46.3040409@charter.net> I would also check the rubber mounts for the steering rack. On 6/16/2012 11:11 PM, Doug Braun wrote: > The inner shaft of the steering column (the part that actually turns) is > telescoping, and in the middle there is a clamp that holds the two pieces > together. If that is loose, there will be some slop in the steering wheel, > because there will be some play between the two pieces. > > Do you have a repair manual for the Spitfire? If not, the Haynes manual is > pretty good (but not so good for > the anti-pollution stuff on the later year cars.) > > Doug > > On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Dave wrote: > >> it seems to wander a little. if Ib m turning right then left there is a >> dead >> space in the middle where nothing happens. going straight there is a >> little >> play in the steering. >> >> this car sat for a few years (I think less than 5) and I just acquired it >> and >> am getting it back on the road, so I canb t say specifically when it >> started. >> as I drive it a little more each time Ib m discovering new (broken) things. >> >> Ib m wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to fix this. >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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 > _______________________________________________ > > Spitfires at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/fishplate at charter.net From dave at ranteer.com Sun Jun 17 11:04:03 2012 From: dave at ranteer.com (Dave) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:04:03 -0500 Subject: [Spits] spit speedos Message-ID: <62830C69432E45939D19CBE650CDE85D@ranteer.local> are the 73 and 75 interchangeable? how about 71 and 75? From jimmuller at rcn.com Sun Jun 17 15:13:42 2012 From: jimmuller at rcn.com (Jim Muller) Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:13:42 -0400 Subject: [Spits] GT6 to the rescue Message-ID: <4FDE1046.17039.77D8EA7@localhost> I've been quiet in the Spitfires and Triumph email lists lately. Had so much going on. A few days ago our Caravan's transmission blew up. Yeah, I know, that's supposed to be their weak link. 179,000 miles is pretty good though! Anyway, I ended up driving the GT6 around for a day looking for a replacement. That's one car I can count on! And it attracted comments from aboutr 50% of the people we met along the way. Of course, to go pick up the car when all the paperwork was done I couldn't drive over, so I rode my '89 Bianchi Brava to the dealer. It does pretty well also. Sometimes the old stuff is just plain better! Jim Muller jimmuller at rcn.com From krhodes1 at maine.rr.com Mon Jun 18 07:37:47 2012 From: krhodes1 at maine.rr.com (Kevin Rhodes) Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:37:47 -0400 Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? In-Reply-To: <009601cd4bd1$f7ddd1d0$e7997570$@comcast.net> References: <002a01cd4a94$58f32f40$0ad98dc0$@net> <009601cd4bd1$f7ddd1d0$e7997570$@comcast.net> Message-ID: <013f01cd4d57$8c9f5c40$a5de14c0$@maine.rr.com> Why bother? The combination of a choke and a manual transmission makes a Spitfire all but unstealable for 99% of those would steal a car these days. :-) Kevin Rhodes Freddy the '74ish Spitfire -----Original Message----- From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 11:09 AM To: Spitfires at autox.team.net Subject: [Spits] ignition switch?? Rather than a single on/off switch you can use several on/off switches that are wired in series that would make up a combination. If all of them are "on" then power would flow. You set the "combo" by mounting some of them upside down. The downside is that a passenger would see the "combo" if you mount them on the dash. So I would want to mount them behind the bottom lip of the dash so they would be out of sight and not an eye-sore but would be easy to reach and you just set them by feel. You could even mount one of them on the dash next to the starter button for routine on/off and then when you needed extra security just reach under the dash and scramble up the "combo" a bit. Use three position switches to make even more "combo" options with fewer physical switches. Yes it would be easy to circumvent, but how long would it take someone to figure out what you did? Especially if it is all wrapped up in electrical tape, or the switches are mounted on a box so you can't see where the wires are hooked up. David Gates 1972 Spitfire Mark IV From growe58 at hotmail.com Mon Jun 18 09:40:31 2012 From: growe58 at hotmail.com (Greg Rowe) Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:40:31 -0400 Subject: [Spits] 75 spit steering In-Reply-To: <9E5899AD53694F0FBC1DD1EC0BB11EA3@ranteer.local> References: <9E5899AD53694F0FBC1DD1EC0BB11EA3@ranteer.local> Message-ID: Under the bonnet, put a pair of vice grips on the upper part of the steering shaft and move it back and forth to simulate steering. Look for free play somewhere along the line. The coupler just above the steering rack may be loose (don't overtighten, the aluminum "ears" can break) or the bushings may be worn out (very common and can be rebuilt for about $2 with plumbing parts - I can get you the part number if you need it). Next down is the steering rack itself - usually doesn't develop play but can be adjusted per Haynes manual. Inside the rubber gaiters are the inner tie rods, your best bet is to buy exchange units from one of the major supplier. Next stop is the outer tie rods - both sets of tie rods can be checked for play by a good tug on the steering rod. Now jack up the car and shake the wheel side to side and top to bottom. Side to side play is tie rods, top to bottom, worn trunnion bushes and both means the wheels bearings need adjustment or replacement. If I had to guess, I would say bad bushings in the flexible coupler as the most common. Good luck! Greg Rowe > From: dave at ranteer.com > To: triumphs at autox.team.net; spitfires at autox.team.net > Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:45:32 -0500 > Subject: [Spits] 75 spit steering > > it seems to wander a little. if Ibm turning right then left there is a dead > space in the middle where nothing happens. going straight there is a little > play in the steering. > > this car sat for a few years (I think less than 5) and I just acquired it and > am getting it back on the road, so I canbt say specifically when it started. > as I drive it a little more each time Ibm discovering new (broken) things. > > Ibm wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to fix this. From ronohlenkamp at msn.com Mon Jun 18 21:00:54 2012 From: ronohlenkamp at msn.com (RON OHLENKAMP) Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:00:54 -0700 Subject: [Spits] New Topic: Fuel In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: All, Well, I dug "Dibs", my wifes' 63 Spit out of hibernation, washed her up, checked all the fluids, and sent my wife and son on their annual "get the bugs out" run around Northern Lake Coeur d Alene. Idaho. When she brought it back, she (my wife Liz) said that the car ran fine, even though it had fuel from last Fall. She adds Sta-bil to the premium fuel before Dibs gets mothballed for the winter, and has always added INSTEAD O LEAD to the premium fuel for Summer and Fall use. I just so happened to have some 110 octane LEADED racing fuel laying around, and put 5 gallons in the tank. The rest of the tank was 93 octane unleaded. WOW! What a difference! First of all, I could sure smell the difference in the exhaust. It reminded me of being a kid and riding down the freeway in the back of my moms 57 Ford wagon with all the windows down during summertime travels. The exhaust note got appreciably smoother and a little deeper. After my wife drove it, she reported back that even the shifts between 1st and 2nd were easier (non synchro) and that the car could wind higher and felt twice as responsive. So, to the point of the matter..........Does anyone know or have experience running this type of "blend" in the fuel tank, and am I headed down a path of bottom end destruction? Will I stretch my head bolts and experience problems there. I want to continue to run the blend if it is safe for the engine. It has the factory higher compression engine, duel side draft SU's, bone stock ignition and timing gear.. Also, can someone please tell me how many gallons or liters the fuel tank holds? For the fuel ratio mix, I used the old method of measurement that sooner or later, we all resort to, Professional Eye-Ballin', and I don't see as well as I used to.Regards,Ron OhlenkampHead Mechanic toLiz Ohlenkamps' cars. > _______________________________________________ > Spitfires mailing list > Spitfires at autox.team.net > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/spitfires > > > End of Spitfires Digest, Vol 6, Issue 51 > **************************************** From spitlist at cox.net Sat Jun 23 12:38:45 2012 From: spitlist at cox.net (Joe Curry) Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 11:38:45 -0700 Subject: [Spits] My son is forced to sell his Mk2 Spit Message-ID: Because of a pending move from Thousand Oaks, CA to Boston, my son is forced to sell his very nice Mk2 Spit. The car is in very good condition and had a complete engine overhaul in the late 90's with very little actual time on it since. 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