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41. RE: Freewheel Gearbox - Non LBC - Just BC (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 13:51:47 +0100; Hi Scott, The freewheel is a kind of one way clutch - increasing engine speed will be transmitted through the driveline to the wheels, but there is no engine braking effect. The Rover company was qu; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00218.html (8,442 bytes)
42. RE: Stuff to do in London? (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 10:17:12 -0000; Spitfire 1500s are still fairly common, but whether you see one in central London would be pot luck. You might want to get in touch with some of the Triumph clubs to find out if there are any meetin; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00064.html (9,647 bytes)
43. RE: Stuff to do in London? (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:34:02 -0000; I'm always reluctant to use terms like "it's a long way". In all honesty, nowhere is a long way in the UK, when we hear of the epic journeys undertaken by some of our American cousins simply to atte; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00077.html (9,144 bytes)
44. RE: Tonneau covers (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 21:00:10 -0000; Not a definitive answer, but an observation. A few years ago I bought a reasonable quantity of NOS Stanpart spares following the closure of a local garage which had previously been a Triumph dealers; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00108.html (8,442 bytes)
45. RE: Brake MC for late GT6 (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 21:31:45 -0000; I've not seen any replies to this, though I guess I could have missed them in amongst all the spam I receive. The Girling kit for the GT6 tandem cylinder to 1972 is SP2407, retails here for #12.00.; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00109.html (8,043 bytes)
46. RE: Tonneau covers (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 09:52:58 -0000; LOL! Problem is I found some cars that they fitted..... Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN11 8WA United Kingdom http://www.rarebi; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00111.html (7,497 bytes)
47. RE: Trans (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:12:12 -0000; Hi Larry, The J-type overdrive when used on a 3 rail gearbox needs a different gearbox mainshaft and adaptor plate to the D-type. I've never made a direct comparison between the 2 so I don't know th; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00127.html (7,563 bytes)
48. RE: Spitfire Wheels - Lug bolt pattern (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 21:29:05 -0000; Hi Jim, If you're happy with a simple live axle then the Triumph Dolomite and Morris (Austin) Marina share the same PCD as the Spitfire, though the offset is different. Earlier vehicles include the; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00186.html (8,173 bytes)
49. RE: Speedo fixing (Jaeger) (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 21:02:26 +0100; If it's like most Triumph speedos, fitting a longer legged diff is likely to make it read more accurately :^) Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Cal; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00229.html (7,367 bytes)
50. RE: 3 piece clutch kit (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 17:31:09 -0000; I would certainly advise against using a Quinton Hazell clutch, historically they are very problematic on "our" cars. Cheers, Bill. Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00016.html (8,226 bytes)
51. RE: Clutch-ing at Straws (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 18:46:53 -0000; Hi James, A physically broken clutch plate is nearly always caused by a distorted engine backplate, though in theory a bent input shaft would put the same kind of strain on components. Cheers, Bill.; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00032.html (7,286 bytes)
52. RE: Spitfire frame weight for shipping (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:29:24 -0000; I've never sent a Spitfire frame, but the very similar Herald/Vitesse frame comes out around 75Kg WITHOUT suspension towers. I suggest the Spitfire frame will be a little lighter due to the lack of; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00042.html (8,058 bytes)
53. RE: Clutch options for 1296 Spit (score: 1): Author: "Bill Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 21:26:47 -0000; Hi Darrell, From what Canley Classics have to say, the 1300 lightweight flywheel is in progress: http://www.canleyclassics.com/newproducts.asp?uid=lightenedflywheels Cheers, Bill Rarebits4classics .; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00052.html (7,696 bytes)
54. Re: Herald Rear end (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 20:49:17 -0000; Hi Shane, The UJ will give a rhythmic tick or clunk (depending how bad it's got) when the side in question is frewwheeling, so mainly on the overrun (foot off throttle) or when cornering. It's very c; /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00036.html (8,301 bytes)
55. Re: [spam] Re: Herald Rear end (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 08:51:55 -0000; Leakage at the diff seals is often caused by the breather on top of the diff casing getting blocked. As the pressure increases when the diff warms in use, the pressure can only escape via the seals.; /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00044.html (7,356 bytes)
56. Re: Inner Waist Seals (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2003 23:14:50 -0000; Hi John, The original strip had a functional metal strip along the bottom edge onto which the clips locate. There is another decorative chrome strip along the top edge. The modern replacements do not; /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00002.html (7,668 bytes)
57. Re: 13/60 Vitesse Clone (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 10:56:47 -0000; WHile the gearbox is certainly weaker than the big saloon box, I know several owners of 2.5 litre engined GT6s who've not had problems with the standard gearbox. The diff on the other hand IS a probl; /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00018.html (8,186 bytes)
58. Re: Body Panel (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 13:57:05 +0100; Hi Richard, Don't confuse British Motor Heritage (BMH) with the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT). Though they both sprung from the same roots, BMH is a commercial organisation rather tha; /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00017.html (7,405 bytes)
59. Re: Early Spitfire Bonnets (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2003 22:57:48 -0000; Hi Bob, It's true that most of the panels are common between the MkI/II and MkIII bonnets. I don't know the hard facts in this case, but most of the panels made by British Motor Heritage are produced; /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00117.html (7,808 bytes)
60. Re: Clutch Fluid (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2003 12:56:13 +0100; I would rather take the long view myself and replace all seals in any system which has been contaminated - if the seals at one end have decayed, those at the other end won't be far behind. Cheers, Bi; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00003.html (7,288 bytes)

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