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61. Re: [RECOVERED] Oil pressure gauge (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 08:33:17 +0100; Normal form with the common mechanical gauge is to fit a T-piece at the fitting for the pressure switch, just below the distributor. I don't know if the electronic sender is too bulky to fit in this; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00031.html (7,725 bytes)
62. Re: [RECOVERED] Oil pressure gauge (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2003 10:33:08 +0100; Hi James, I've never used any of the plastic tube, my cars have all had steel or copper alloy capillary tubes, generally original or period fitings. Not sure if the tube is readily available nowadays; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00032.html (7,784 bytes)
63. Re: British Toolbox? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 10:17:36 +0100; ... and fail catastrophically. I know of 2 instances of this, one of them occurred to a friend with relatively new braided hoses on a 1500 Spitfire. I think the problem is that people see them as a f; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00164.html (7,831 bytes)
64. Re: Dead Dynamo (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 20:17:48 +0100; Hi James, Lat week I had a very similar experience in my 1959 Herald Saloon, so I've just been through the exact same situation. I was returning from a rally last Sunday when the ignition light came; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00021.html (8,737 bytes)
65. Re: Spitfire front trunnions (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 10:06:38 +0100; A friend of mine, in fact THE friend who introduced me to the joys of Triumphs many years ago, had the nearside vertical link snap on a Herald 13/60 at 70+mph, in the outside lane of the M4. The road; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00038.html (8,115 bytes)
66. Re: Rear Axle Wear (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 21:53:03 +0100; Hi Gary, The inner bearing runs directly on the axle, so the axle has a ground surface in that area. As the outer bearing has it's own inner race, the axle surface isn't critical. As long as the inne; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00047.html (7,638 bytes)
67. Re: Rear Axle Wear (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 00:37:34 +0100; Hi Dan, I'd certainly be interested in what he's doing, but more from a selfish commercial point of view :-) I don't know of anyone here in the UK offering a similar conversion. Incidentally, is anyo; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00049.html (8,102 bytes)
68. Re: Cooling the Spit (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 22:30:56 +0100; Hi George, As far as UK Spitfires go, early 1500s had a water pump with a fixed fan, later ones had the viscous coupled fan - I assume it's the later type you have which leaves the protrusion. I won'; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00073.html (9,143 bytes)
69. Re: [triumph_herald] Don't take no for an answer (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 17:52:32 +0100; Hi John, According to DVLA regulations, as soon as a secondhand chassis is used the car would be 'Q' plated. I think the same would apply here. The running gear is scored by DVL on a points basis. Th; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00157.html (9,416 bytes)
70. Re: [triumph_herald] Don't take no for an answer (very very (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 20:44:47 +0100; Hi Kevin, A car is issued with a 'Q' plate when it is a a "vehicle of indeterminate origin". This has a number of implications, insurance rates for example can be affected. I'm uncertain what impact; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00167.html (10,620 bytes)
71. Re: Which wiring loom to use? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 10:11:49 +0100; Hi Bob, There are no physical changes to wiring required for a negative earth conversion, so a standard Mk1 loom will be fine. The alternator conversion only involves connecting a few existing wires; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00209.html (7,671 bytes)
72. Re: Windshields (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 08:23:38 +0100; You will need a sealant between the seal and glass and between the seal and bodywork. Proprietary windscreen sealing mastic, though I've previously used black roofing mastic (less than half the price; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00091.html (7,840 bytes)
73. Re: Installing door waist seals - what's the secret? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:29:02 +0100; Hi Jeff, The correct procedure is to fit the clips to the seal first (this part is easily done by hand) then pull the clips up onto the door flange using the correct tool as described in the factory; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00106.html (8,659 bytes)
74. Re: Windshields (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 11:17:10 +0100; Hi Mike, Sorry for the late reply - I've been trading and partying at the TSSC International since Friday! Have you ever had to replace a seal which has been previously sealed with silicone sealant?; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00107.html (8,198 bytes)
75. Re: spitfire 1500 clutch fault (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 22:52:09 +0100; Probably the overdrive clutch slipping - has the gearbox oil been changed or had any snake-oil put in? Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wi; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00126.html (7,660 bytes)
76. Re: door hardware (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:44:42 +0100; Hi Gary, The correct arrangement is to sit the springs over the spindles with the small end of the spring nearest the door. The door trim panel goes over the springs so that the large end of the spri; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00140.html (7,919 bytes)
77. Re: ethical question / question of principles (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 14:24:31 +0100; Steve, Are your 35 year old rubber pipes in good and safe condition? I have never seen any of that age which I would want carrying fuel in a car which I was expected to drive. Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebi; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00159.html (8,552 bytes)
78. Re: Pistons (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:30:19 +0100; While I supply a number of County brand products, I have had no dealings with their pistons. The supplier has the following to say on the subject, quoted directly from their catalogue: "Piston Sets (; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00174.html (7,919 bytes)
79. Re: Lost my Diff? Part 2 (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2003 20:32:05 +0100; Hi Bob, Sorry I missed the earlier parts of this thread, but what you're describing sounds perfectly normal. The rumbling you will hear with the car on stands is quite alarming, but it will be there; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00182.html (8,164 bytes)
80. Re: Stock manifold vs. 4-1 header (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:56:59 +0100; Hi Nolan, Is that the 1300 UK manifold with the single downpipe or the 1500 with the twin pipes? The latter is extremely troublesome with downpipe gaskets blowing every 3000 miles or so. I've no idea; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00212.html (9,191 bytes)

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