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181. Thrust Washers? (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 12:23:42 -0400; Folks what are the symptoms of these wearing out. I am trying to track down the noises (near the front left?) in the engine and a vibration at idle that really makes the engine etc wobble. She runs f; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00727.html (7,682 bytes)
182. Re: Re: Thrust Washers? (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 13:00:12 -0400; Thanks to all those who replied. Looks like a pretty simple test and I have seen the email of how to fix. A lot less hastle than doing the clutch which is now so nice. So I know what I will be checki; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00732.html (7,810 bytes)
183. Re: Filling a hole (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 13:03:13 -0400; I'm really glad to see that everyone (well maybe not all of you) have the same thoughts (and dreams) about fake(?) switches on the dash. So does that make me normal or not? Alan 76 Spitfire -- This m; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00733.html (8,514 bytes)
184. Re: Re: Re: Filling a hole (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 13:55:37 -0400; Laura, So when I was looking for a new car a couple of years back and ruled out the Camry as it did not have the engine/transmission combination I wanted, little did I know that I was not normal. But; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00739.html (9,353 bytes)
185. Re: Re: Thrust Washers? (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 14:40:40 -0400; Ted, I am going to check anyway. But you are right it is more movement than that by the sounds of it. But then I've never had a Triumph this old with this problem. Maybe just over idle. Could it be e; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00746.html (10,110 bytes)
186. Re: RE: Spitfire Ale (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 13:01:04 -0400; Maybe something I can bring back later in the summer from the UK when I go back. I have ordered UK delivery only before to my Dad's address and even had him resend it over to the US. If I get some, R; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00857.html (8,801 bytes)
187. Re: Re: Splitfires for Spitfires? (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 16:11:45 -0400; Jeff, Mike, I also had Bosch in the car when I got it plus I bought the Champions as they were the OEM fitted ones and what my local Triumph dealer always used in the UK. But since I have a 76 1500,; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00868.html (10,615 bytes)
188. Re: Re: Splitfires & another issue (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 12:53:57 -0400; I was in the local NAPA getting parts for my vacuum leak and saw a set of Chamapion plugs on the desk. I just happened to mention to the guys there and they said not to touch the Splitfires and that; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00911.html (11,290 bytes)
189. Re: sparkplugs and noise (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 16:08:54 -0400; Reid, I like it when a place that could sell you the most expensive thing that they stock tells you it's not worth it as they value your continued business. Remember I had the Bosch in mine when I go; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00920.html (12,974 bytes)
190. Re: Re: Don't want speeding ticket (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 11:59:50 -0400; Patrick. Here's a table I made up when my speedo was out. Sorry but had to wait to get it from work or I would have sent it earlier. I have it in excel format so if you want that I can sent it. Then; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01003.html (10,241 bytes)
191. Re: Re: Don't want speeding ticket (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 11:38:37 -0400; Anyway the sourec is as mentioned an excel spreadsheet so if you have a difference set gearing/tyre diameters etc. Then you could put in the right nos and it does the table. I happen to use the stand; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01040.html (10,601 bytes)
192. Grease nipple thread size (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 11:47:57 -0400; I need to lube the steering rack and was wondering if anyone knows the various sizes of threads for the streering, driveshaft joints and rear trunnions (front trunnions were filled with gear oil when; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01041.html (7,247 bytes)
193. Re: Re: So, who wants to sell me a Spitfire OD tranny? (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 11:54:15 -0400; When looking for a car last year I purposely looked for one with the O/D as I heard they were hard to find (don't ask me where I heard it as I was not on the list at the time) and could cost quite a; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01042.html (13,617 bytes)
194. Re: Re: Re: So, who wants to sell me a Spitfire OD tranny? (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 14:03:39 -0400; Laura, my reason was that work is 25 miles normally freeway or fun back roads in the country where I can zip along at good speed (as fast as on the freeway if it's really good) so it's all personal c; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01059.html (13,253 bytes)
195. O/D speeds (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 16:02:11 -0400; Terry, not all that far off what my table for gave for stock parts for my '76 1500. For 100mph I had 4750 revs, a heck of a lot better than the almost 6000 without O/D and that would be screaming! I; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01062.html (9,161 bytes)
196. Re: Re: O/D speeds (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 18:24:10 -0400; Graham, very true, it like having both a close ratio 5 speed and the overdrive 5 speed combined in one. Just some purists think that a close ratio 's highest should not go beyond the 1:1. Plus switch; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01069.html (7,897 bytes)
197. fan clutch replacement (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 13:35:15 -0400; Anyone ever done this without draining the cooling system and taking out the water pump? Just wondering if anyone tried it and their level of success etc. Alan '76 Spitfire -- This message has been p; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01208.html (7,126 bytes)
198. Re: Gear stick knob woes (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 11:43:44 -0400; Kashif, you need to use an open or adjustable spanner (wrench) on the chrome bit below teh gear knob. You should find it has two flats on it. Wind in down the gear stick (i.e clockwise) so it loosens; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01233.html (7,947 bytes)
199. Re: fan clutch replacement (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 14:09:06 -0400; Alan '76 Spitfire Anyone ever done this without draining the cooling system and taking out the water pump? Just wondering if anyone tried it and their level of success etc. Alan '76 Spitfire -- This; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01243.html (7,780 bytes)
200. Re: Re: clutch (score: 1): Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 13:40:00 -0400; Douglas, I also have tried teh push rod when teh slave was out and it moves all so easily and then stopped. Just as if it was not connected. So I suspect the release mechanism somewhere. I am prepare; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00095.html (8,943 bytes)

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