Blofed wrote:
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> 1. I think I have a `66 GT6 and not a `67 GT6 as my title states. How do I
>know for sure? No. is KC3473L.
Although I don't have the production breaks, Robson indicates that there
were only 1434 GT6's made in 1966 (the first year), so it is probably
correct that yours is a '67. Sam Gentry can probably say for sure. To
be absolutely sure, you can get a BMIHT production certificate for $40.
I have posted details on how to obtain one on the Spitfire database at:
http://home1.gte.net/spitlist/index.html
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> 2. Time to replace the rear u-joint trunions on either side of the diff...
>is this more involved than it looks. Yes, I've read the manual, but they don't
>always tell it like it is.
>
It isn't really all that difficult, but it is time consuming and since
you will probably want to remove the swing axles to change the U-Joints,
you will have to bleed the brakes.
> 3. Temperature gauge replacement. I want to put an MG Temp/Oil pressure
>gauge in place of,
> anybody out there do it, is it straight forward and how do you make sure the
>temp and oil readings are accurate (or at least close)?
If I remember my dual unit from the MGTD I had in a previous life, the
two elements are both mechanical. I'm not sure if the temperature
sender has the same fitting as that used on the GT6, but that would
probably be the only hangup. The oil line can be plumbed to fit rather
easily.
> 4. I'm really lovin' this car.
68 Spitfire MKIII
67? GT6 MKI
You are supposed to, aren't you? Have Fun!
Joe Curry
P.S. Do you have that Spit in the Database?
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