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1. RE: Drive Shaft compatibility (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 07:54:56 -0500
Joe (et al) Sometime last year a kind lister posted the actual lengths of the various drive shafts... I'm searching to see if I can find it before I have to sign off. The short answer to the original
/html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00115.html (8,421 bytes)

2. RE: Lug nuts needed! (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:28:17 -0500
Try the Fat Chance Garage (Mark Bradakis), he used to be able to supply them. I managed to snag a few sets last year from an MG owner (Midget uses the same 3/8x24 stud thread). Or do what I'm doing
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00474.html (8,812 bytes)

3. RE: Arguments & people leaving the List (long, sarcastic, factual & important) (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 23:22:52 -0500
I've been another (mostly) list lurker... guess it's time toss in my .02. I'm not sure what specific exchange precipitated this fiasco, and better yet, don't care. In some ways, what's going on is th
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00968.html (8,578 bytes)

4. RE: Spit broken wheel stud - Help! (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2000 08:55:51 -0500
I don't believe the TR3 wheel stud will help. Ask the shops if they have a wheel stud for a TR7. It will fit in the hub, you'll have to buy the matching lug nut, the Spit is 3/8"x24 tpi, TR7 was 7/1
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00979.html (9,386 bytes)

5. Any 1147cc racers out there? (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 20:40:41 -0500
Found the perfect accessory for you... a manifold for the 6 port head so you can run a sidedraft Weber. Just one Weber, sorry Joe! Anyone interested, contact me off list. Cheers, Jim Dallas TX
/html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00059.html (6,369 bytes)

6. RE: Trip to the UK (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 23:24:03 -0500
For those a bit adventurous and near a major international airport hub, if you're patient you can find rt airfare to London in the $200-$400 range... leaves a bit more to rent a car and experience t
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00388.html (9,226 bytes)

7. RE: ENGINE SWAPPING (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 23:03:46 -0500
You all have missed the obvious candidate... I'm surprised that Tim from GRM hasn't chimed in! Mazda RX7 rotary. The complete rotary is about the same height as the Spitfire shortblock, not much wide
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00679.html (12,352 bytes)

8. RE: Spitfire Beer Update (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 23:07:26 -0500
You have to remember that there's a large and flourishing Spitfire population still here in North Texas... so of course we'd serve "Spitfire" beer at a major event. Even for the non-Spitfire owners.
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00681.html (8,940 bytes)

9. RE: 1296 engines (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 21:40:26 -0500
That's interesting that an MG engineer is blamed for the consolidation in the tooling... the "official" reason given for the big bearing 1296 was to rationalize the machinery (the late 1296/1593 sha
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00765.html (8,683 bytes)

10. RE: ENGINE SWAPPING (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 21:40:30 -0500
Beats the guy here in Ft Worth that dropped the rotary into a TR6... and can't understand why he has no acceleration! I keep offering to swap a TR6 longblock for the rotary setup (got a spare in the
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00766.html (8,602 bytes)

11. RE: So, who wants to sell me a Spitfire OD tranny? (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 22:13:12 -0500
One thing to keep in mind.... an J-type o/d g-box weighs in the neighborhood of 130 lbs boxed... just the gearcase with o/d on the tail is about 100lbs. Ask the guy who had to ship one this past win
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00827.html (9,862 bytes)

12. RE: Steering Wheel Interchangability (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 22:14:21 -0500
Most Spitfires (62-76), GT6 and TR6s all had the same steering wheel hub splines. The late Spitfires (77 and up)had a larger spline diameter. And the stock early 1500 steering wheel is approx 14" in
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00613.html (8,465 bytes)

13. RE: Midget 1500 gearbox vs Spitfire gearbox (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 06:57:44 -0500
The Midget 1500 trans is a "single rail", the earlier box is a "three rail". Spitfires of the same vintage as the Midget 1500 also got the single rail tranny. The short answer is... no, you can't sw
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00805.html (8,681 bytes)

14. RE: closings (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:46:21 -0600
Bite your tongue! I thought I read somewhere that TRF delivering b/o parts on time was one of the signs of the apocolypse. Or something. Seriously, it's sad to see the venture fail... although I'm s
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00727.html (9,210 bytes)

15. Help needed in saving Spitfire 1500 crank (score: 1)
Author: britbits@tiu.net
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 14:21:34 -0600
I have a pair of 1500 cranks that have wear/pitting on the main seal surface. The local machine shops don't have the abilility to splatter weld them and can't find a Speedy sleeve (? is that right?)
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00137.html (7,062 bytes)

16. RE: Help needed in saving Spitfire 1500 crank (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 19:55:45 -0600
There's one part of the Triumph that you're NOT supposed to oil to keep it from rotting away... that's the clutch. That's the reason I'd like to keep the rear seal... well, sealed. Cheers, Jim
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00154.html (8,101 bytes)

17. RE: GT6 Gearboxes (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 19:55:38 -0600
I've heard other GT6 owners complain about losing 2nd gear... typically that syncro takes the most abuse when drivers launch off the line. Not necessarily you... that drivetrain's been around 26 yea
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00018.html (8,448 bytes)

18. RE: to those autox-ing spits (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 19:55:20 -0600
As to gearing... with the '76 you've got the tallest rear diff offered, so the only way to get more speed is either a) raise the "redline" on the engine (balance and lighten within the rules) or b)
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00019.html (9,662 bytes)

19. RE: Windscreen (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 18:55:25 -0600
Not trying to pick on you.... I've seen a few terrified responses about what not to use... but no good responses on what to use. 1) soapy water solution (dish soap is easiest and is safe on quality
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00399.html (12,127 bytes)

20. RE: Need info, but no LBC (score: 1)
Author: "James Gambony" <BritBits@tiu.net>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 19:02:55 -0600
Au contrare, the American TR7s (and all the rest) got the dreaded aluminum head. (read: warps more than the Enterprise in StarTrek) Emissions regs were the reason the US didn't see the 16v head. And
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00400.html (9,901 bytes)

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