- 21. GT6 rotoflex axles (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 15:17:28 -0400
- Assembly help needed. When putting the hub & axle back together, I'm about 3/8" shy of being able to get the nut on and marry the unit together. It's where the hub and outer driveshaft press together
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00425.html (6,589 bytes)
- 22. Axle Yokes (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 22:40:51 -0400
- Getting ready to put new u-joints in the rear axles and think that I may be getting too particular. In one of the yokes, there is a casting flaw where it was bored for the cap of the u-joint. It's no
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00517.html (6,943 bytes)
- 23. Axles wanted (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 00:24:17 -0400
- Would anyone happen to have a pair of inner drive shafts in the corner of their garage. This would be for a GT6 Mk3 (rotoflex suspension). Regards, Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00523.html (6,246 bytes)
- 24. differential alignment (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 20:18:39 -0400
- Well, the frame is back and its looking very good. BRG, if anyone is interested. Next problem -- the frame is dead straight with no twists. I've run diagonal lines (from the mounting points) and they
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00578.html (6,863 bytes)
- 25. Re: Axle Yokes (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 06:23:09 -0400
- Thanks Graham, but I recognize it well. Reminds me of when I used to play golf -- big divot in the center of the fairway. Ed -- Original Message -- From: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.n
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00591.html (9,178 bytes)
- 26. Re: DHL (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 00:42:11 -0400
- I believe your problem may be in the fact that your goods were declared as "bearings" and not "car parts". I seem to recall that the domestic producers were successful in their "section 201" petitio
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01106.html (9,312 bytes)
- 27. Torque values -- rotoflex coupling (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 01:56:00 -0400
- Should the rotoflex coupling bolts be torqued while the installation band is in place, or after it has been removed? Regards, Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01140.html (6,371 bytes)
- 28. Bolt dimensions (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 01:38:29 -0400
- Would anyone happen to have the bolt dimensions for the top shock bolt on a '72 GT6 w/rotoflex suspension? Since I've never lost or misplaced anything, I assume my wife took 'em. Regards, Ed
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01249.html (6,338 bytes)
- 29. Rear differentials (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 12:51:16 -0400
- While I thought they were the same (GT6 and Spitfire), now I'm not sure. The part number for a '73 GT6 is the same for '71-'80 spitfires in a 3.89:1 gear set. However, the '71-'72 GT6 differential (a
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00211.html (6,767 bytes)
- 30. Sandblasting (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:06:37 -0400
- My GT6 frame is about ready to go to the sandblaster. The ends of the frame are "capped" off. So, should I assume the frame will come back with 20+ pounds of sand inside it? I doubt that I should exp
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00548.html (6,585 bytes)
- 31. List archives (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 00:51:47 -0400
- How do I access the list archives? TIA, Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00749.html (6,377 bytes)
- 32. Front suspension question (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 20:03:49 -0400
- In disassembling the suspension on the '72 GT6, the left hand side of the shock/spring assembly had a 1/2" aluminum spacer while the right hand side had none. Any suggestions as to why the PO would h
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00788.html (6,710 bytes)
- 33. Re: Front suspension question (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 20:35:15 -0400
- Thanks Joe. I was concerned that it may have been someone's "cheap/easy fix" for a weakened rear leaf spring. Regards, Ed -- Original Message -- From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@gte.net> To: "Edward Hamil
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00792.html (7,794 bytes)
- 34. Re: Oil Pressure Guage (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:07:36 -0400
- I believe the exclusive distributor for Smith gauges is XK's Limited -- a Jaguar dealer in California. If you have difficulty locating them on the web, let me know as I may have a catalog around her
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00821.html (7,601 bytes)
- 35. Frame members (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 20:07:57 -0400
- After an up-close-and-personal inspection, I've decided it best to replace the outriggers on the '72 GT6 frame. Would appreciate (offline) positive/negative comments regarding the quality of chassis
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00856.html (6,449 bytes)
- 36. Rotoflex couplings (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 21:00:42 -0400
- Say it ain't so... At least thinking about getting ready to start re-doing the rear axles. According to the Haynes manual, the famous Churchill tool is suggested for the removal of the old couplings.
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00875.html (7,116 bytes)
- 37. GT6 outer drive shaft dimensions (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:22:46 -0400
- I am unable to locate any reference materials specifying the dimensions of the outer drive shaft on a '72 GT6 Mk3. Mine appear to be "stepped" and I'm not sure if this is "as manufactured" or due to
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00978.html (6,604 bytes)
- 38. Re: Front wheel bearings and suspension (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 20:48:41 -0400
- The bearing race is removed from the hub with a drift (punch). Just work around the circumference so as not to get it "cocked". Tap the new ones in the same way -- working around the edge. Brass pun
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00319.html (9,393 bytes)
- 39. Spare parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 13:40:01 -0400
- My garage is over-run with bits and pieces from a '79. If anyone is in need of anything, please let me know -- I probably have it. Too much to list. It all has to go (one way or the other) very soon.
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00338.html (6,309 bytes)
- 40. Re: elec. fuel pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Edward Hamilton" <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 16:24:06 -0400
- 2-1/2 or 3 psi. Ed -- Original Message -- From: "Fred Thomas" <vafred@erols.com> To: <Triumphs@autox.team.net> Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net> Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 4:11 PM Subject: elec. fuel
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00343.html (7,635 bytes)
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