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241. Re: Off Topic: Engine Swaps - P-51 Mustang? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 18:09:22 -0000; No - the Typhoon was an indiginous British product and was built by Hawker. It's engine was a Napier H-configuration unit - from memory it might have been called the Sabre, but don't quote me on that; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00394.html (8,644 bytes)
242. Replica Commission Plates and Stamping (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 23:43:01 -0000; I've done some updating to the Commission Plates section of my website, including the finalised details of my plate stamping service. If you are likely to find either the products or service of use; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00663.html (7,355 bytes)
243. RE: U-Joint bolts (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:46:59 -0000; For the earlier Spitfires at least, the factory part numbers differ between the propshaft and halfshaft (driveshaft) bolts. The parts have the same physical dimensions with the unthreaded shanks, th; /html/spitfires/2006-03/msg00062.html (8,112 bytes)
244. RE: Spitfire & GT6 parts lists (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 10:24:01 -0000; Hi Bill, Very interesting project. The major traders will have done something similar in compiling their catalogues and lists, but there are major gaps in all listings I've seen to date. One thing w; /html/spitfires/2006-01/msg00021.html (8,469 bytes)
245. RE: Dodged a bullet....? (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:57:46 -0000; <SNIP> Hi Andy, Reckon you'd have been so lucky on modern Glacier bearings? The original Vandervells are said to be remarkably tolerant of short term oil starvation, other bearing materials are not; /html/spitfires/2006-01/msg00063.html (7,913 bytes)
246. The Power Resistor of Justice (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:48:20 -0000; Just in case you haven't already got one fitted....... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8032712476 NFI, but I'm sure it's a top class product, Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics ....; /html/spitfires/2006-01/msg00081.html (6,924 bytes)
247. RE: Drive It Day - this Sunday (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 17:33:22 +0100; Sunday 23rd is also the date for STAB - Standard Triumph At Brooklands. To the uninitiated, Brooklands was the world's first purpose built motor racing track. Brooklands also has a significant histo; /html/spitfires/2006-04/msg00063.html (8,056 bytes)
248. RE: 71 Spitfire Need more power (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:14:16 +0100; Hi Andy, If you've not done so already, be sure to fit a new rubber diaphragm in the carb. One which has been sat unused is likely to be porous, even if there is no visible hole. In this case the en; /html/spitfires/2006-04/msg00076.html (7,411 bytes)
249. RE: GT6+ Is Complete (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:43:14 +0100; Sorry to be the pedant, but paint code 19 is Triumph White, Signal Red is code 32, Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN11 8WA Unite; /html/spitfires/2006-04/msg00099.html (7,161 bytes)
250. RE: MkIV Spitfire rear spring fix work on Herald? (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 23:17:27 +0100; Hi David, There is a conversion kit produced which uses the same swing-spring design as the MkIV and 1500 Spitfires. The spring itself is heavier to deal with the greater weight of the Herald, using; /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00063.html (8,235 bytes)
251. RE: Do I tinker with my leaf spring? (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 17:40:30 +0100; Hi Jamie, That will certainly de-arch the spring and give some negative camber, ie the tops of the wheels tilted inwards. The downside is that the contact between spring leaves is going to be made a; /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00078.html (8,152 bytes)
252. RE: Help! (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 01:42:43 +0100; Hi Jerry, Is this a proper Triumph/Churchill hub puller, or a generic heavy duty type? With a conventional puller you will be struggling for a long time. In addition to the conventional screw mechan; /html/spitfires/2006-06/msg00055.html (7,894 bytes)
253. RE: Diff and Trans Oil (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 09:15:26 +0100; GL4 is specified for plenty of more modern cars, Volkswagen had it specified for new vehicles in 1997, and possibly later. Shouldn't be too difficult to find it locally, Cheers, Bill. == This list s; /html/spitfires/2006-07/msg00010.html (7,504 bytes)
254. RE: China to build new MG's (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 14:39:09 +0100; I think technically they own the MG name too. That name was licensed to the previous company, Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN1; /html/spitfires/2006-07/msg00037.html (7,880 bytes)
255. RE: GT6 driveshaft (propeller shaft) out of phase? (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:13:10 +0100; Hi Andy, I'd be in no doubt that this is the cause of the vibration. Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN11 8WA United Kingdom http; /html/spitfires/2006-08/msg00031.html (7,368 bytes)
256. RE: clutch (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:47:33 +0100; Hi Dave, If the hydraulics don't work without any visible leak or loss of fluid, the fault has to lie with the master cylinder. Having said that, it's foolish to rebuild one cylinder without the oth; /html/spitfires/2006-08/msg00045.html (7,667 bytes)
257. RE: Carpe Brakeum (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2006 20:36:22 +0100; Hi David, A broken or weak master cylinder spring will cause these exact symptoms. The system is pressurised each time the pedal is depressed, but the fluid is not allowed to return to the reservoir; /html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00004.html (8,037 bytes)
258. RE: Generators (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 21:55:10 -0000; Hi Shane, Assuming you have the original dynamo, you can test this by disconnecting the harness and linking the two generator terminals together. Check with a voltmeter as the engine idles, the volt; /html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00033.html (7,722 bytes)
259. RE: early/late rear springs, was sagging rear/advice (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:17:49 -0000; A nice example of two nations divided by a common language! In British parlance, the halfshaft or axle is often referred to as a driveshaft. What Americans would call the driveshaft, we Brits are mo; /html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00085.html (8,856 bytes)
260. RE: TR-Spitfire : Replaceing UV Joints in Half Shafts (score: 1): Author: "Rarebits" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:36:16 -0000; Hi Shane, I would not recommend trying to replace the UJ on the car. There is more to do than simply removing the old joint and fitting a new one. That alone would be difficult enough on the car, el; /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00045.html (8,510 bytes)

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