My only problem with the filler plug is finding a wrench that I can get on in
the small space available. That and the complicating issue that the square
head is more round than square. Has anyone found a replacement with a
standard hex head? That alone would make it a lot easier, for me anyway.
Jeff McNeal wrote:
> I stand corrected. I must have received faulty information from someone
> else. I've avoided ramps for this reason and just use jack stands. No
> complaints.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
> '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Burdick <burdick@abacus.mc.duke.edu>
> To: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>; Dean Rayner <deanr@saville.co.uk>;
> <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 8:12 AM
> Subject: RE: Gearbox filler plug?
>
> >
> > Jeff McNeal wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Problem -- Spitfires and ramps don't mix. You'll scrape the front or
> rear
> > > valance.
> >
> > Ramps with extensions for low ground clearance cars exist - I have a
> > set and my Mk3 with lowered suspension goes up on them (and back
> > down!) with no problem. I have seen them in the Griot's Garage
> > catalog although I got mine at Advance Auto locally.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> > Mike Burdick
> > Durham NC
> > '70 Spit, '72 Stag, '64 TR4
> >
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