From v6spitfireguy at cox.net Mon Apr 1 10:22:18 2013 From: v6spitfireguy at cox.net (v6spitfireguy at cox.net) Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:22:18 -0400 Subject: [Spits] GT6 overdrive shifter length? Message-ID: <380-22013411162218576@M2W125.mail2web.com> Years ago, when I made a shift lever to install on the overdrive conversion for my 70 GT6, I fashioned it after a standard length shift lever. Over the years I discovered that the overdrive lever is really slightly shorter in length than a standard lever. I have tried to find one, but they seem to be made of UN-obtainaium!! I am considering re-making the lever, but would like to get the proper length of the overdrive lever as fitted to the GT6. (yeah I know that the 70 should have a column lever operated OD, But I like the shift lever mounted one better) Anyway, does anyone have a GT6 with shift lever mounted switch, that could measure the lever (from the end of the bend to the knob where it is screwed on as fitted would be fine) I can add the length of the knob to get overall length. In other words, the straight section just after the bend, to where the knob is fitted, (or to the end of the actual lever if the know id not fitted) Thanks! -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com  What can On Demand Business Solutions do for you? http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint From mark at bradakis.com Thu Apr 11 00:48:51 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:48:51 -0600 Subject: [Spits] 22 and counting Message-ID: <51665CD3.90805@bradakis.com> April 11th, 1991 - Team.Net becomes an official domain. For a few years before that, though, the basic foundation was getting built up. It has been a long ride from those days until now. We are still here. And we can continue on for who knows how many more years? If you'd like to help Team.Net continue, consider putting a few dollars towards keeping it on the air: http://www.team.net/donations.html mjb. From jblair1948 at cox.net Thu Apr 11 05:54:11 2013 From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:54:11 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Rear axle hangers In-Reply-To: <51665CD3.90805@bradakis.com> References: <51665CD3.90805@bradakis.com> Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.1.20130411075056.04b969d8@cox.net> I was doing some cleaning in the garage yesterday, and came across a pair of rear axle hangers. I'm don't remember what they were actually called. The bolt to the body/spring and then the trunion for the axle bolts in at the bottom. Anyone interested in them? I think they are in good shape and not bent or anything. I'm looking to get just the shipping for them which should be $15-30 depending on if I can get them in 1 UPSP flat rate box. I live in Virginia Beach, VA USA. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948 at cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V (B1106) 75 Bricklin SV1 (#0887) 77 Spitfire 71 Saab Sonett III 65 Rambler Classic Morgan: www.team.net/www/morgan Bricklin: www.bricklin.org If you can read this - Thank a teacher! If you are reading it in English - Thank a Vet!! From Dennis Prager - The American Trilogy: e pluribus Unum, "from many, one." In God We Trust Liberty - the power of choosing, thinking, and acting for oneself; freedom from control or restriction From jblair1948 at cox.net Thu Apr 11 08:54:03 2013 From: jblair1948 at cox.net (John T. Blair) Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:54:03 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Rear axle hangers Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.1.20130411105233.04b9a610@cox.net> Thanks for all the replys. The axle hangers have been taken. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948 at cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V (B1106) 75 Bricklin SV1 (#0887) 77 Spitfire 71 Saab Sonett III 65 Rambler Classic Morgan: www.team.net/www/morgan Bricklin: www.bricklin.org If you can read this - Thank a teacher! If you are reading it in English - Thank a Vet!! From Dennis Prager - The American Trilogy: e pluribus Unum, "from many, one." In God We Trust Liberty - the power of choosing, thinking, and acting for oneself; freedom from control or restriction From aljlthomson at charter.net Fri Apr 12 14:45:05 2013 From: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson) Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:45:05 -0400 Subject: [Spits] FW: [CTR] Looking to buy a Spitfire In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004901ce37be$9e7e14e0$db7a3ea0$@charter.net> Spit List - Please respond directly to Gary Dabrowski at gdabrowski at yahoo.com if you know of a suitable candidate that is for sale. My guess is that he would like to stay within New England or the mid-Atlantic states. Thanks. Alex Thomson Connecticut Triumph Register From: CTRIUMPH at yahoogroups.com [mailto:CTRIUMPH at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdabrowski Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 9:49 AM To: CTRIUMPH at yahoogroups.com Subject: [CTR] Looking to buy a Spitfire Looking for a solid later Spitfire to be a younger fella's first LBC. My sons friend has been bitten by the LBC bug. The perfect car ought to be solid and drivable, with a decent interior and and at lease ok paint, good condition engine and trans, manageable or little rust. Small cosmetic and/or mechanical projects having to do with maintenence ok. The lad will be using this car to "learn" auto mechanics and all about the "charm" of owning a classic British sports car. (Won't be his daily driver) Has to be located in southern New England area (shopping access for him and his dad, and I). Please reply here with your offerings to me and I'll forward them along. If you have anything that looks close to this let me know. He is not looking for a project car. Gotta be a Spitfire: this guy has his heart set on one. A later car is preferred. __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group For latest CTR info visit the CTR WEBPAGE click here: http://www.CTRIUMPH.com Shortcut to CTR eGroup Home Page click here: http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/CTRIUMPH To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: CTRIUMPH-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com Continue the Legend........... MARKETPLACE _____ _____ Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest . Unsubscribe . Terms of Use . Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ From aljlthomson at charter.net Wed Apr 17 15:58:39 2013 From: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:58:39 -0400 Subject: [Spits] FW: [CTR] 72 Sitfire windshield In-Reply-To: <1365730935.86143.YahooMailRC@web181402.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> References: <1365730935.86143.YahooMailRC@web181402.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000001ce3bb6$b7b28620$27179260$@charter.net> From: CTRIUMPH at yahoogroups.com [mailto:CTRIUMPH at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of WILLIAM KAPLITA Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:42 PM To: CTRIUMPH at yahoogroups.com Subject: [CTR] 72 Sitfire windshield Is anyone interested in a 1972 Trumph Spitfire winshield frame with bit of the base bellow the fram? BIll __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group For latest CTR info visit the CTR WEBPAGE click here: http://www.CTRIUMPH.com Shortcut to CTR eGroup Home Page click here: http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/CTRIUMPH To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: CTRIUMPH-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com Continue the Legend........... Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest . Unsubscribe . Terms of Use . Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ From aljlthomson at charter.net Wed Apr 17 18:36:16 2013 From: aljlthomson at charter.net (Alex&Janet Thomson) Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:36:16 -0400 Subject: [Spits] FW: [CTR] 72 Sitfire windshield In-Reply-To: <1365730935.86143.YahooMailRC@web181402.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> References: <1365730935.86143.YahooMailRC@web181402.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <001201ce3bcc$bc8c1fb0$35a45f10$@charter.net> Listers - I am not exactly sure what Bill Kaplita has for sale here. Please reply directly to him at jkaplita at snet.net Thanks. Alex Thomson Connecticut Triumph Register From: CTRIUMPH at yahoogroups.com [mailto:CTRIUMPH at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of WILLIAM KAPLITA Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:42 PM To: CTRIUMPH at yahoogroups.com Subject: [CTR] 72 Sitfire windshield Is anyone interested in a 1972 Trumph Spitfire winshield frame with bit of the base bellow the fram? BIll __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group For latest CTR info visit the CTR WEBPAGE click here: http://www.CTRIUMPH.com Shortcut to CTR eGroup Home Page click here: http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/CTRIUMPH To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: CTRIUMPH-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.com Continue the Legend........... Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest . Unsubscribe . Terms of Use . Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ From parrotthead01 at comcast.net Thu Apr 18 13:01:28 2013 From: parrotthead01 at comcast.net (Daniel Parrott) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:01:28 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Incandescent to LED Conversion Message-ID: <03cd01ce3c67$22586700$67093500$@comcast.net> I'm looking to perform an conversion from incandescent to led lamps for my instrument and dash of my Spit-Six Project car. I researched the Triumph archives and found a reference to http://www.ledtronics.com/. Which exactly are the bulb numbers for the screw based bulb (.36" dia. base, .44" bulb dia. & .93" length) marked as 12V 2.2 watts. Same for a bayonet-based blub (.36" dia. base, .44" bulb dia. & .93" length), also 12V and 2.2 watts Same for a bayonet-based blub (.27" dia. base, .257" bulb dia. & .77" length), also 12V and 2.2 watts Which LED's would be the best replacement? Any help would be appreciated. Dan Parrott Savannah, Georgia 1980 Triumph Spitfire "PJ", AKA "Rat" 1973/1978 Spit Six "Joseph" 1957 Chevy Belair "Mayflower" From elliottr at rmi.net Thu Apr 18 17:25:48 2013 From: elliottr at rmi.net (Roger Elliott) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:25:48 -0500 Subject: [Spits] Incandescent to LED Conversion In-Reply-To: <03cd01ce3c67$22586700$67093500$@comcast.net> References: <03cd01ce3c67$22586700$67093500$@comcast.net> Message-ID: <517080FC.80606@rmi.net> Hi Dan, Here are links to LEDs I used in my Spitfire and my wife's TR250. They make the gauges very visible at night. There are a few things I discovered though. One problem is that they have so little resistance that the dash light rheostat doesn't do anything to the brightness of the LEDs. Hasn't really bothered me. Two you have to be careful putting them in as the light part is not tightly fixed to the base. I twisted one of them apart screwing it in. Three they are a little long to fit inside the domed light filter in the gauges. Some of those domes were already split open, so I just removed them. I did not use the LEDs for any of the indicator lights (brights, oil, ammeter, turn signals,etc). Here is a link to the dash lights I put in my wife's TR 250. They are screw base, which is what I suspect you want. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/e10-1-2w-6500k-70-lumen-5-smd-led-car-white-light-bulbs-pair-dc-12v-51359 Here is a link to bayonet based like Spitfire's use. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/ba9s-1-2w-70-lumen-6500k-5-smd-led-car-white-light-bulbs-pair-dc-12v-51198 They also have the ones that look kind of like fuses that some of the Triumphs use as trunk lights. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/36mm-0-3w-6-led-6500k-27-lumen-white-light-bulb-for-car-dc-12v-51170 I tried these: http://www.ledlight.com/e10-screw-base-t10-concave-led-light.aspx, but they didn't make the gauges any brighter. Roger Elliott 80 Spitfire On 04/18/2013 02:01 PM, Daniel Parrott wrote: > I'm looking to perform an conversion from incandescent to led lamps for my > instrument and dash of my Spit-Six Project car. I researched the Triumph > archives and found a reference to http://www.ledtronics.com/. > > > > Which exactly are the bulb numbers for the screw based bulb (.36" dia. base, > .44" bulb dia. & .93" length) marked as 12V 2.2 watts. > > Same for a bayonet-based blub (.36" dia. base, .44" bulb dia. & .93" > length), also 12V and 2.2 watts > > Same for a bayonet-based blub (.27" dia. base, .257" bulb dia. & .77" > length), also 12V and 2.2 watts > > > > Which LED's would be the best replacement? Any help would be appreciated. > > > > 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/elliottr at rmi.net From mark at bradakis.com Thu Apr 18 19:48:17 2013 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis) Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:48:17 -0600 Subject: [Spits] Stupid Yahoo Message-ID: <5170A261.1090404@bradakis.com> Yahoo is clueless: Apr 17 12:00:42 autox postfix/qmgr[1917]: 561C142EF0: to=, relay=none, delay=267409, delays=267409/0.16/0/0, dsn=4.7.0, status=deferred (delivery temporarily suspended: host mta6.am0.yahoodns.net[74.6.136.244] refused to talk to me: 421 4.7.0 [TS01] Messages from 166.70.156.34 temporarily deferred due to user complaints - 4.16.55.1; seehttp://postmaster.yahoo.com/421-ts01.html) So if you are a yahoo subscriber you are no longer getting Team.Net mail. mjb. From johnhenard at hotmail.com Fri Apr 19 13:30:15 2013 From: johnhenard at hotmail.com (John Henard) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:30:15 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal Message-ID: Wise (and less frustrated) ones,I am trying to remove the intake and exhaust manifolds on a '71 and not having much luck. All the manuals/books I have are vague. I have removed:main nuts along the top of the intake offend studs at either end of the exhaust manifoldnut (but not stud) securing the intake to the exhaust manifoldstuds have been snapped at the exhaust down flangeTwo things that appear to be hanging on:dowels in the top of the intake flanges - not sure how to removetwo more main nuts under the intake holding the exhaust to the head (can't get to these yet)What am I missing or how do I remove the two things above if that is all that is left? Suggestions? Thanks, --John Henard From doug at dougbraun.com Fri Apr 19 13:46:37 2013 From: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:46:37 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Do you have a single Stromberg,or dual SUs? Doug On Apr 19, 2013 3:30 PM, "John Henard" wrote: > Wise (and less frustrated) ones,I am trying to remove the intake and > exhaust > manifolds on a '71 and not having much luck. All the manuals/books I have > are > vague. I have removed:main nuts along the top of the intake offend studs at > either end of the exhaust manifoldnut (but not stud) securing the intake to > the exhaust manifoldstuds have been snapped at the exhaust down flangeTwo > things that appear to be hanging on:dowels in the top of the intake > flanges - > not sure how to removetwo more main nuts under the intake holding the > exhaust > to the head (can't get to these yet)What am I missing or how do I remove > the > two things above if that is all that is left? Suggestions? > Thanks, > --John Henard > _______________________________________________ > > 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 johnhenard at hotmail.com Fri Apr 19 15:07:10 2013 From: johnhenard at hotmail.com (John Henard) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:07:10 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Good point Doug - I left that outSingle ZS --John Henard http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhenard 678-984-9078 Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:46:37 -0400 Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal From: doug at dougbraun.com To: johnhenard at hotmail.com CC: spitfires at autox.team.net Do you have a single Stromberg,or dual SUs? Doug On Apr 19, 2013 3:30 PM, "John Henard" wrote: Wise (and less frustrated) ones,I am trying to remove the intake and exhaust manifolds on a '71 and not having much luck. All the manuals/books I have are vague. I have removed:main nuts along the top of the intake offend studs at either end of the exhaust manifoldnut (but not stud) securing the intake to the exhaust manifoldstuds have been snapped at the exhaust down flangeTwo things that appear to be hanging on:dowels in the top of the intake flanges - not sure how to removetwo more main nuts under the intake holding the exhaust to the head (can't get to these yet)What am I missing or how do I remove the two things above if that is all that is left? Suggestions? Thanks, --John Henard _______________________________________________ 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 nmoseley at telus.net Fri Apr 19 15:15:49 2013 From: nmoseley at telus.net (Nick Moseley) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:15:49 -0700 Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000801ce3d43$11916ed0$34b44c70$@net> John, I feel your pain, most especially my knuckles are tingling. I have an open-end wrench of the correct size, where I ground down the other end (the round end) enough that I was able to get the wrench behind the metal coolant pipe to get at those nuts. One has to turn the wrench front to back several times during the process as you may only be able to get an eighth of a turn at a time. On some of my cars, those nuts were the longer versions, which made them easier to remove. In my experience at least, the dowels were a non-issue once all the nuts were removed. Application of a penetrating fluid like PB Blaster may help, and enable you to turn them by hand once you've freed them off. Hope that helps Nick Moseley -----Original Message----- From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Henard Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 12:30 PM To: spitfires at autox.team.net Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal Wise (and less frustrated) ones,I am trying to remove the intake and exhaust manifolds on a '71 and not having much luck. All the manuals/books I have are vague. I have removed:main nuts along the top of the intake offend studs at either end of the exhaust manifoldnut (but not stud) securing the intake to the exhaust manifoldstuds have been snapped at the exhaust down flangeTwo things that appear to be hanging on:dowels in the top of the intake flanges - not sure how to removetwo more main nuts under the intake holding the exhaust to the head (can't get to these yet)What am I missing or how do I remove the two things above if that is all that is left? Suggestions? Thanks, --John Henard __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 8247 (20130419) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com From johnhenard at hotmail.com Fri Apr 19 15:21:24 2013 From: johnhenard at hotmail.com (John Henard) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:21:24 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal In-Reply-To: <000801ce3d43$11916ed0$34b44c70$@net> References: , <000801ce3d43$11916ed0$34b44c70$@net> Message-ID: Nick,Does that mean the intake and exhaust have to come out together as one unit? --John Henard > From: nmoseley at telus.net > To: johnhenard at hotmail.com; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:15:49 -0700 > > John, I feel your pain, most especially my knuckles are tingling. > I have an open-end wrench of the correct size, where I ground down the other > end (the round end) enough that I was able to get the wrench behind the > metal coolant pipe to get at those nuts. One has to turn the wrench front to > back several times during the process as you may only be able to get an > eighth of a turn at a time. On some of my cars, those nuts were the longer > versions, which made them easier to remove. > In my experience at least, the dowels were a non-issue once all the nuts > were removed. > Application of a penetrating fluid like PB Blaster may help, and enable you > to turn them by hand once you've freed them off. > Hope that helps > Nick Moseley > > -----Original Message----- > From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Henard > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 12:30 PM > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > > Wise (and less frustrated) ones,I am trying to remove the intake and exhaust > manifolds on a '71 and not having much luck. All the manuals/books I have > are vague. I have removed:main nuts along the top of the intake offend studs > at either end of the exhaust manifoldnut (but not stud) securing the intake > to the exhaust manifoldstuds have been snapped at the exhaust down flangeTwo > things that appear to be hanging on:dowels in the top of the intake flanges > - not sure how to removetwo more main nuts under the intake holding the > exhaust to the head (can't get to these yet)What am I missing or how do I > remove the two things above if that is all that is left? Suggestions? > Thanks, > --John Henard > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 8247 (20130419) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com From nmoseley at telus.net Fri Apr 19 15:38:40 2013 From: nmoseley at telus.net (Nick Moseley) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:38:40 -0700 Subject: [Spits] FW: Spit manifolds removal Message-ID: <001101ce3d46$42785330$c768f990$@net> Not necessarily, but you have to remove all the nuts before you can remove either manifold. The knobs under the nuts are pressing on one side against the exhaust and on the other side against the intake manifold flanges. Nick M From: John Henard [mailto:johnhenard at hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 2:21 PM To: Nick Moseley; spitfires at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal Nick, Does that mean the intake and exhaust have to come out together as one unit? --John Henard > From: nmoseley at telus.net > To: johnhenard at hotmail.com; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:15:49 -0700 > > John, I feel your pain, most especially my knuckles are tingling. > I have an open-end wrench of the correct size, where I ground down the other > end (the round end) enough that I was able to get the wrench behind the > metal coolant pipe to get at those nuts. One has to turn the wrench front to > back several times during the process as you may only be able to get an > eighth of a turn at a time. On some of my cars, those nuts were the longer > versions, which made them easier to remove. > In my experience at least, the dowels were a non-issue once all the nuts > were removed. > Application of a penetrating fluid like PB Blaster may help, and enable you > to turn them by hand once you've freed them off. > Hope that helps > Nick Moseley > > -----Original Message----- > From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Henard > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 12:30 PM > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > > Wise (and less frustrated) ones,I am trying to remove the intake and exhaust > manifolds on a '71 and not having much luck. All the manuals/books I have > are vague. I have removed:main nuts along the top of the intake offend studs > at either end of the exhaust manifoldnut (but not stud) securing the intake > to the exhaust manifoldstuds have been snapped at the exhaust down flangeTwo > things that appear to be hanging on:dowels in the top of the intake flanges > - not sure how to removetwo more main nuts under the intake holding the > exhaust to the head (can't get to these yet)What am I missing or how do I > remove the two things above if that is all that is left? Suggestions? > Thanks, > --John Henard > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 8247 (20130419) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 8247 (20130419) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 8247 (20130419) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com From doug at dougbraun.com Fri Apr 19 21:19:16 2013 From: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:19:16 -0400 Subject: [Spits] FW: Spit manifolds removal In-Reply-To: <001101ce3d46$42785330$c768f990$@net> References: <001101ce3d46$42785330$c768f990$@net> Message-ID: The nuts on the bottom are an incredible pain to reach. (The dual SU manifold is much easier to deal with.) Once you get the manifolds off, replace all the studs and nuts, and use lots of anti-seize compound when reassembling. Then you won't have as much difficulty in the future. Doug On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Nick Moseley wrote: > Not necessarily, but you have to remove all the nuts before you can remove > either manifold. The knobs under the nuts are pressing on one side against > the exhaust and on the other side against the intake manifold flanges. > > > > Nick M > > > > From: John Henard [mailto:johnhenard at hotmail.com] > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 2:21 PM > To: Nick Moseley; spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > > > > Nick, > Does that mean the intake and exhaust have to come out together as one > unit? > > --John Henard > > > > > > > > From: nmoseley at telus.net > > To: johnhenard at hotmail.com; spitfires at autox.team.net > > Subject: RE: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > > Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:15:49 -0700 > > > > John, I feel your pain, most especially my knuckles are tingling. > > I have an open-end wrench of the correct size, where I ground down the > other > > end (the round end) enough that I was able to get the wrench behind the > > metal coolant pipe to get at those nuts. One has to turn the wrench front > to > > back several times during the process as you may only be able to get an > > eighth of a turn at a time. On some of my cars, those nuts were the > longer > > versions, which made them easier to remove. > > In my experience at least, the dowels were a non-issue once all the nuts > > were removed. > > Application of a penetrating fluid like PB Blaster may help, and enable > you > > to turn them by hand once you've freed them off. > > Hope that helps > > Nick Moseley > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net > > [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Henard > > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 12:30 PM > > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > > Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > > > > Wise (and less frustrated) ones,I am trying to remove the intake and > exhaust > > manifolds on a '71 and not having much luck. All the manuals/books I have > > are vague. I have removed:main nuts along the top of the intake offend > studs > > at either end of the exhaust manifoldnut (but not stud) securing the > intake > > to the exhaust manifoldstuds have been snapped at the exhaust down > flangeTwo > > things that appear to be hanging on:dowels in the top of the intake > flanges > > - not sure how to removetwo more main nuts under the intake holding the > > exhaust to the head (can't get to these yet)What am I missing or how do I > > remove the two things above if that is all that is left? Suggestions? > > Thanks, > > --John Henard > > > > > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature > > database 8247 (20130419) __________ > > > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 8247 (20130419) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > database 8247 (20130419) __________ > > 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/doug at dougbraun.com From johnhenard at hotmail.com Fri Apr 19 21:30:22 2013 From: johnhenard at hotmail.com (John Henard) Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:30:22 -0400 Subject: [Spits] FW: Spit manifolds removal In-Reply-To: References: <001101ce3d46$42785330$c768f990$@net>, Message-ID: Doug and Nick - thanks for the guidance --John Henard > Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:19:16 -0400 > From: doug at dougbraun.com > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: Re: [Spits] FW: Spit manifolds removal > > The nuts on the bottom are an incredible pain to reach. (The dual SU > manifold is much easier to deal with.) > Once you get the manifolds off, replace all the studs and nuts, and use > lots of anti-seize compound when reassembling. > Then you won't have as much difficulty in the future. > > Doug > > > On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Nick Moseley wrote: > > > Not necessarily, but you have to remove all the nuts before you can remove > > either manifold. The knobs under the nuts are pressing on one side against > > the exhaust and on the other side against the intake manifold flanges. > > > > > > > > Nick M > > > > > > > > From: John Henard [mailto:johnhenard at hotmail.com] > > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 2:21 PM > > To: Nick Moseley; spitfires at autox.team.net > > Subject: RE: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > > > > > > > > Nick, > > Does that mean the intake and exhaust have to come out together as one > > unit? > > > > --John Henard > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: nmoseley at telus.net > > > To: johnhenard at hotmail.com; spitfires at autox.team.net > > > Subject: RE: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > > > Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:15:49 -0700 > > > > > > John, I feel your pain, most especially my knuckles are tingling. > > > I have an open-end wrench of the correct size, where I ground down the > > other > > > end (the round end) enough that I was able to get the wrench behind the > > > metal coolant pipe to get at those nuts. One has to turn the wrench front > > to > > > back several times during the process as you may only be able to get an > > > eighth of a turn at a time. On some of my cars, those nuts were the > > longer > > > versions, which made them easier to remove. > > > In my experience at least, the dowels were a non-issue once all the nuts > > > were removed. > > > Application of a penetrating fluid like PB Blaster may help, and enable > > you > > > to turn them by hand once you've freed them off. > > > Hope that helps > > > Nick Moseley > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net > > > [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Henard > > > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 12:30 PM > > > To: spitfires at autox.team.net > > > Subject: [Spits] Spit manifolds removal > > > > > > Wise (and less frustrated) ones,I am trying to remove the intake and > > exhaust > > > manifolds on a '71 and not having much luck. All the manuals/books I have > > > are vague. I have removed:main nuts along the top of the intake offend > > studs > > > at either end of the exhaust manifoldnut (but not stud) securing the > > intake > > > to the exhaust manifoldstuds have been snapped at the exhaust down > > flangeTwo > > > things that appear to be hanging on:dowels in the top of the intake > > flanges > > > - not sure how to removetwo more main nuts under the intake holding the > > > exhaust to the head (can't get to these yet)What am I missing or how do I > > > remove the two things above if that is all that is left? Suggestions? > > > Thanks, > > > --John Henard > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > > signature > > > database 8247 (20130419) __________ > > > > > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > > > > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > > database 8247 (20130419) __________ > > > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature > > database 8247 (20130419) __________ > > > > 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/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/johnhenard at hotmail.com From ccullen16 at cogeco.ca Sun Apr 21 07:23:03 2013 From: ccullen16 at cogeco.ca (Jim Cullen) Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:23:03 -0400 Subject: [Spits] hubcap search Message-ID: <3270934B8C3840499C10F5D6C845E151@cullenfamily> Hi, Unfortunately I lost a hubcap from my 74 spitfire (but I believe the hubcap I am looking for actually was an option in 1969) b see link for pic. The hubcap covers the whole wheel and not just the lugnut area like most. I havenbt found them at any of the regular suppliers. If anyone knows where I could get one (ie. a supplier or if you have one b or more b in your garage) I would really appreciate it. http://www.carcentric.com/spwheelcover.jpg Thanks Jim Cullen From garry_hamblin at mac.com Sun Apr 21 10:04:02 2013 From: garry_hamblin at mac.com (Garry Hamblin) Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:04:02 -0600 Subject: [Spits] hubcap search In-Reply-To: <3270934B8C3840499C10F5D6C845E151@cullenfamily> References: <3270934B8C3840499C10F5D6C845E151@cullenfamily> Message-ID: <2DCBACFA-AC55-40FA-8EBE-DA7B1E819226@mac.com> Hi Jim, look on Ebay. I have a 69 Spit with these hubcaps and I got my last two there. Was a pair there two/three days ago. Also strangely enough, hubcaps off an early 60's Dodge Dart are so similar as to be spooky. Don't say 'Spitfire' on them but otherwise very very similar. Good luck. Garry Hamblin On 2013-04-21, at 7:23 AM, Jim Cullen wrote: > Hi, > > Unfortunately I lost a hubcap from my 74 spitfire (but I believe the hubcap I > am looking for actually was an option in 1969) b see link for pic. The > hubcap covers the whole wheel and not just the lugnut area like most. I > havenbt found them at any of the regular suppliers. If anyone knows where I > could get one (ie. a supplier or if you have one b or more b in your > garage) I would really appreciate it. > > http://www.carcentric.com/spwheelcover.jpg > > Thanks > > Jim Cullen > _______________________________________________ > > 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/garry_hamblin at mac.com From ccullen16 at cogeco.ca Sun Apr 21 10:59:44 2013 From: ccullen16 at cogeco.ca (Jim Cullen) Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:59:44 -0400 Subject: [Spits] hubcap search In-Reply-To: <2DCBACFA-AC55-40FA-8EBE-DA7B1E819226@mac.com> References: <3270934B8C3840499C10F5D6C845E151@cullenfamily> <2DCBACFA-AC55-40FA-8EBE-DA7B1E819226@mac.com> Message-ID: <59BB0112E7F0406CB9A1A2D3772F6267@cullenfamily> Thx Garry, I have been looking, as recently as today. Maybe I am searching with the wrong key words.... Jim -----Original Message----- From: Garry Hamblin Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 12:04 PM To: Jim Cullen Cc: spitfires at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Spits] hubcap search Hi Jim, look on Ebay. I have a 69 Spit with these hubcaps and I got my last two there. Was a pair there two/three days ago. Also strangely enough, hubcaps off an early 60's Dodge Dart are so similar as to be spooky. Don't say 'Spitfire' on them but otherwise very very similar. Good luck. Garry Hamblin On 2013-04-21, at 7:23 AM, Jim Cullen wrote: > Hi, > > Unfortunately I lost a hubcap from my 74 spitfire (but I believe the > hubcap I > am looking for actually was an option in 1969) b see link for pic. The > hubcap covers the whole wheel and not just the lugnut area like most. I > havenbt found them at any of the regular suppliers. If anyone knows where > I > could get one (ie. a supplier or if you have one b or more b in your > garage) I would really appreciate it. > > http://www.carcentric.com/spwheelcover.jpg > > Thanks > > Jim Cullen > _______________________________________________ > > Spitfires at autox.team.net > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/garry_hamblin at mac.com From johnhenard at hotmail.com Mon Apr 22 10:33:31 2013 From: johnhenard at hotmail.com (John Henard) Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:33:31 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Coolant Sediment Removal Message-ID: Morning Lists, Anyone have recommendations for removal of scale/sediments for small piping, intake manifold, t-stat housing etc. when they are off the car? Vinegar soak is the most common treatment I have read. Suggestions? I have had the radiator boiled by a rad shop but had other parts off while doing some repairs. It is for a '71 Spit that did not have regular flushes (yes - shame on me). Thanks for the help, --John Henard From johnhenard at hotmail.com Tue Apr 23 08:28:56 2013 From: johnhenard at hotmail.com (John Henard) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:28:56 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Coolant Sediment Removal In-Reply-To: <017001ce3f78$ebbe3660$c33aa320$@comcast.net> References: , <017001ce3f78$ebbe3660$c33aa320$@comcast.net> Message-ID: Gents,Thank you for the suggestions. After a good general cleaning, I plan to use vinegar and then move to CLR. I bought a bottle of CLR and when I read the instructions is said to keep away from brass, copper and aluminum so I am being a little cautious. Now I just need to find time when the wife is away to turn the sink into a lab. Thanks, --John Henard > From: parrotthead01 at comcast.net > To: johnhenard at hotmail.com; triumphs at autox.team.net > CC: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: RE: [Spits] Coolant Sediment Removal > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:46:21 -0400 > > Has anyone tried CLR? Calcium, Lime and Rust remover? > > -----Original Message----- > From: spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:spitfires-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Henard > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 12:34 PM > To: triumphs at autox.team.net > Cc: spitfires at autox.team.net > Subject: [Spits] Coolant Sediment Removal > > Morning Lists, > > Anyone have recommendations for removal of scale/sediments for small piping, > intake manifold, t-stat housing etc. when they are off the car? > > Vinegar soak is the most common treatment I have read. Suggestions? > > I have had the radiator boiled by a rad shop but had other parts off while > doing some repairs. It is for a '71 Spit that did not have regular flushes > (yes - shame on me). > > Thanks for the help, > > --John Henard > _______________________________________________ > > 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 carcentric at yahoo.com Tue Apr 23 12:55:48 2013 From: carcentric at yahoo.com (M D Nugent) Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:55:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Spits] hubcap search In-Reply-To: <3270934B8C3840499C10F5D6C845E151@cullenfamily> References: <3270934B8C3840499C10F5D6C845E151@cullenfamily> Message-ID: <1366743348.62475.YahooMailNeo@web120106.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Those are mine - I just need to get out to the shop (not as easy as it used to be) to make sure I still can find them. M D "Doc" Nugent - www.carcentric.com Seattle area ________________________________ From: Jim Cullen To: spitfires at autox.team.net Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 6:23 AM Subject: [Spits] hubcap search . . . I believe the hubcap I am looking for actually was an option in 1969) b see link for pic. . . . http://www.carcentric.com/spwheelcover.jpg Thanks Jim Cullen