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161. Re: Starter spacers vs. shims (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:39:00 -0000
Yes there is a difference. The shims are literally thin wafers of shim steel. The shims are there for fine adjustment. I don't know if there's anything on this in the workshop manual. I have to admit
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00060.html (8,880 bytes)

162. Re: Starter spacers vs. shims (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 20:14:31 -0000
All of my Spitfires (and Heralds, 2000s, Dolomites etc) have been fitted with nuts and bolts. I can't speak for the last 1500s, but the similarly engined Dolomites of that era also had starters fitte
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00063.html (8,563 bytes)

163. Re: Starter spacers vs. shims (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 22:02:03 -0000
As this subject has been playing on my mind, I've gone through the workshop manual to find the following in the section on the starter motor: "To Refit. Measure the distance from the pinion side of t
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00066.html (8,804 bytes)

164. Re: Slot between starter and bellhousing - & update on car (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:34:57 -0000
Hi James, Make sure that your engine earth strap is making a good contact. It won't harm to check the battery earth has good contact to the bodywork, though this shouldn't have been disturbed suring
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00072.html (7,869 bytes)

165. Re: GT6 (+Spitfire) 5-speed  (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 23:52:45 -0000
Joe, The gearbox on the GT6 sits approximately 2.5 inches further back in the GT6. Checking in the John Kipping catalogue suggests that on non-overdrive cars the Spitfire I-IV takes a 41.25" propshaf
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00086.html (7,555 bytes)

166. Re: Grease Guns (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 12:50:56 -0000
Not quite the same tool I invested in all those years ago! I've seen the same type as I have in parts stores fairly recently for something under 20 quid, Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......jus
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00132.html (7,818 bytes)

167. Re: Grease Guns (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 14:13:11 -0000
Yes - the manufacturers name is cast into the body and it just looks like any other half size gun, Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltsh
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00134.html (7,491 bytes)

168. Re: Badging blues (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 21:39:04 -0000
Hi Jeff, The problem with many of the repro badges (particularly the cast script types) is that the reproductions are re-cast from originals by a lost wax (also known as investment casting) method. T
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00177.html (9,833 bytes)

169. Re: Badging blues (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2002 23:47:18 -0000
Hi Jeff, The last one was the 1967 Spitfire Comm plate wasn't it? I hit a few problems with my main plate supplier as they were unhappy about the quality of artwork I was demanding! I've since brough
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00180.html (8,792 bytes)

170. Re: U/K Listers (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 18:12:08 -0000
Fred, The Stoneleigh show is an excellent event - last years show was Rarebits4classics first official outing, so next year will have something of an anniversary feel for us. The only problem with be
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00215.html (7,467 bytes)

171. Re: Definitions (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 09:50:28 -0000
That was the one which reputedly had the exhaust note from a Herald dubbed over it - "more sporty" I think was the description, Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00230.html (7,422 bytes)

172. Re: UK LRP (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 22:47:17 -0000
Hi Mike, None of our Triumphs has ever run well on LRP. I tried Esso and BP (none of my Triumphs runs well on ANY BP petrol and even our old Toyota Carina pinked on the BP unleaded) but I can't remem
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00257.html (8,105 bytes)

173. Re: Vertical Links (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 10:55:59 -0000
Am I being too obvious in mentioning the right hand versus left handed thread? Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN11 8WA United
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00331.html (8,457 bytes)

174. Re: Rear Spring - The results x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 11:04:45 -0000
That doesn't look too bad for a newly installed spring. I'd be inclined to keep some weight in the boot (I usually rely on my rather hefty toolkit!) for a few hundred miles and see how it settles. Th
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00332.html (8,618 bytes)

175. Re: Vertical Links (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 15:13:59 -0000
Unlike the handed Spitfire vertical links, the Herald(drum brake and GT6/Vitesse (and Standard 8, 10 and Atlas for that matter) vertical links were all based on the same casting, with different machi
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00339.html (8,417 bytes)

176. Re: Am I ill? x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 15:51:29 -0000
On Sunday I bought 3 factory parts lists and 3 factory workshop manuals for cars I don't own. These will be added to the library of books for cars I don't own - welcome aboard, Cheers, Bill. -- Rareb
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00340.html (7,289 bytes)

177. Early Spitfire hardtop screen seals - owners in Wiltshire (UK)? (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 22:30:27 -0000
Having received some test samples of the newly manufactured early Spitfire hardtop screen seal, I am looking for a volunteer for trial fitting of the new seal. I need to ensure the new seal does fit
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00375.html (7,546 bytes)

178. Re: [triumph_herald] Re: Bond Cars Reprise (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 00:43:37 -0000
I know men who've faked entire relationships...... Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN11 8WA United Kingdom http://www.rarebits4
/html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00385.html (7,120 bytes)

179. Re: RIP Spitfire? I want to cry... x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 16:23:25 +0100
Hi James, First of all calm down and consider your options. So a new engine and gearbox might cost that much, but could certainly be bought cheaper. Why do you need a new gearbox as well? The symptom
/html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00005.html (8,984 bytes)

180. Re: At Last (score: 1)
Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 22:24:01 +0100
The decal is certainly wrongly placed, but the MkIV type vinyl seats are correct for an early 1500, Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wilts
/html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00089.html (8,320 bytes)

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