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101. Re: Cylinder Heads - differences? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 09:31:36 +0100; I think I've understood what you're saying, I just don't agree! Yes they did - ALL of the cast minifolds I have are made this way with 4 distinct ports. I'm not saying there aren't others, but I've n; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00187.html (9,638 bytes)
102. Re: hubpuller (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 21:45:11 +0100; This is a good way to destroy hubs - they need to be supported around the entire circumference to prevent distortion. I don't know what the referenced hub puller is like, but I presume it is similar; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00299.html (7,951 bytes)
103. Gaydon Triumph Day - Warwickshire, UK (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 21:55:58 +0100; I was wondering if anyone from the groups was heading up to Gaydon tomorrow for the Triumph marque day? Last year's event was very well attended despite heavy rain, but I've not heard much talk abou; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00300.html (7,113 bytes)
104. Re: James - a RED one! (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 20:58:26 +0100; Hi James, Sounds like Gravitex, a kind of rubberised underseal. Alright when used properly but also used by cowboys to hide poor welded repairs to the underside. Sounds like any dodgy floor repairs s; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00320.html (9,186 bytes)
105. Re: Gaydon Centenial Meet (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 20:02:33 +0100; That's the prototype Stag fastback, only one built as far as I am aware. Triumph experimanted with the fastback roofline on a number of prototypes - I am aware of Herald and 2000/2.5 fastbacks being; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00341.html (7,740 bytes)
106. Re: [triumph_herald] Re: [triumph_vitesse] Gaydon Centenial (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 20:10:53 +0100; I'm fairly certain that particular one is an Australian import. I pnow the earlier Vanguards were produced in the UK as Vans and Pickups (very popular with the RAF), but I'm not certain about the Pha; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00342.html (8,000 bytes)
107. Re: Lubrication chart (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 11:16:10 +0100; To remove grease simply pump in fresh EP90 gear oil. If the grease is old and hardened then repeat the process after maybe a couple of hundred miles. This will give the fresh oil a chance to work thr; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00004.html (7,934 bytes)
108. Re: Drive shaft length discrepency (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 22:57:40 +0100; No. The correct length for a MkIV or 1500 with the 3-rail box is 41.25 inches. The later 1500 models (1975 onwards, all home market 1500s) with the single rail box have a 38" propshaft as the gearbox; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00019.html (7,367 bytes)
109. Anyone recognise these part numbers? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 21:08:54 +0100; I've been sorting through some NOS bits and pieces in one of my garages. I've come across a couple of rubber footwell mats which I can't identify. They have part number 331392 and 331393. They're bas; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00342.html (7,496 bytes)
110. Re: [triumph_herald] Anyone recognise these part numbers? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 22:50:51 +0100; Thanks to Paul Seedoff I now know these mats are for a Landrover and not a Triumph at all! It explains why I couldn't work out which of "our" cars they would fit! Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00343.html (7,143 bytes)
111. Re: My First Spitfire... before the anesthetic wears off... (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:11:38 +0100; James, Be thankful that you're alive and able to tell us about it. However much we all think of our cars, they're not flesh and blood. I hope your recovery (and insurance settlement!) is swift so you; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00351.html (8,611 bytes)
112. Re: Crash Photos (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 20:39:08 +0100; Larry, As far as I am aware (I have been wrong before and doubtless will be again!) the boot outriggers were never fitted to cars for the home market. They were fitted to comply with US legislation.; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00362.html (7,738 bytes)
113. Re: Is this the ugliest Spitfire ??? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 22:33:56 +0100; I wonder why it's so rare? :^) Possibly the ugliest Spitfire, hardly the ugliest Dutton..... Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00372.html (8,195 bytes)
114. Re: Factory manual (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 21:31:14 +0100; Hi Bob, Once you have a factory workshop manual you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Unlike the manuals of many other British car manufacturers, the Triumph manuals are not filled with jarg; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00387.html (7,954 bytes)
115. Re: factory manuals (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 23:12:24 +0100; Hi Bob, The titles varied depending which model was covered - the entire style was revised for the MkIV going from a loose leaf type which covered multiple models (Herald, Vitesse and Spitfire) to a; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00397.html (8,001 bytes)
116. Re: Seatbelts (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 16:05:19 +0100; Hi Bob, 3 point belts were a legal requirement in the UK from 1964 so all Spitfires from that date would have been fitted with the correct mounting points. I've never delved to deeply into any Spitfi; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00405.html (8,258 bytes)
117. Re: Idle (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 01:15:04 -0000; Is your battery earth clamp tight? Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN11 8WA United Kingdom http://www.rarebits4classics.co.uk /; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00034.html (8,008 bytes)
118. Re: Additional Suggestions for Manifold Removal? (Was Open-End (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 09:32:39 -0000; I've had good luck in the past by using 3/8" drive sockets rather than the 1/2" variety. It's a few years since I've had to do this, but as I remember I used a knuckle jointed bar rather than a ratch; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00088.html (8,565 bytes)
119. Re: brass core plugs (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 21:47:24 -0000; I can't help but wonder whether brass core plugs are such a good idea, bearing in mind the expansion coefficients of dissimilar metals. Anyone know which expands more, Iron or Brass? Cheers, Bill. --; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00120.html (7,877 bytes)
120. Re: brass core plugs (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:57:14 -0000; Hi Eric, You learn something every day! I always assumed the saying had something to do with the "three wise" varieties of Monkey. Now I know better I have a whole new line in interesting conversatio; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00129.html (8,472 bytes)

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