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1. Re: Rear axle failure (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2004 17:10:16 -0700; Actually what usually happens is that the key that secures the outer hub to the axle shaft shears - its really the only thing that prevents the outer hub from turning, that and the interference fit b; /html/spitfires/2004-10/msg00007.html (7,763 bytes)
2. Re: front trunnions (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 05:16:21 -0700; I installed mine with plenty of gear oil and by just insuring that the rubber was snugly against the parts (probably about two turns before it would actually lock). Like you if screwed too much they; /html/spitfires/2004-10/msg00034.html (7,420 bytes)
3. Re: Spitfire Swing Spring (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 08:49:10 -0700; Because when the angle of the upright changes, and you don't change the length of the pivot points between the spring eye and the hub on the upright, the axle is at a slightly different position in r; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00007.html (8,516 bytes)
4. RE: Spitfire Swing Spring (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 10:44:48 -0700; Actually I believe its probably more because the different upright angle also causes actual loading at the hub to be less (longer lever arm) than in its more upright position - (shock loading is also; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00011.html (9,421 bytes)
5. RE: Spitfire Swing Spring (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2004 06:31:00 -0700; If I remember correctly, the actual length is the same but the spring rate is slightly different - ** Barry Schwartz (San Diego) -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus sy; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00015.html (7,686 bytes)
6. Mountney Steering wheel problem (resolved) (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2004 07:59:31 -0700; Well Rimmer Bros returned my e-mail and said that they would exchange the cracked wooden steering wheel for a new one - pretty nice especially since even though it wasn't installed until recently, it; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00016.html (7,234 bytes)
7. Re: Quaife rear (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 19:35:12 -0700; It really depends entirely upon what your intended use of the car is - ** Barry Schwartz (San Diego) -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00039.html (6,932 bytes)
8. Re: Quaife rear (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 04:10:52 -0700; Well that's not *entirely* true :-) it has great advantages in wet weather or on any poor condition road when more traction is needed, ESPECIALLY when cornering (I can attest to that). If you really; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00041.html (7,209 bytes)
9. She runs! (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 13:43:37 -0700; Well I got the wife's Spitfire running - Finally!! Good oil pessure and no funny noises. It 's probably been 15 or more years since this car has been running let alone on the road, but she's almost d; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00084.html (7,598 bytes)
10. She runs! (70 Spitfire) (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 17:28:36 -0700; Well I got the wife's 1970-sorta Spitfire running...Finally! Everything (almost) works great - ran cool, no leaks, great oil pressure and the overdrive works too! Although you can beat third gear syn; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00099.html (8,299 bytes)
11. Cracked steering wheel :-( (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:52:26 -0700; After finally making an adaptor for the wife's steering column to match the Mountney wood steering wheel that we bought about a year ago (or maybe two years) because they sent the wrong year adaptor; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00056.html (8,268 bytes)
12. Part number needed (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 20:14:57 -0700; Does anybody have the Victoria British part number for TR7 wheel studs? I am placing a small order, and I would like to get four of them to finish off the wife's car - which actually looks like we ma; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00099.html (6,575 bytes)
13. 7/16 wheel studs for Spitfires (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:44:16 -0700; For those of you interested, Auto Zone is another source for 7/16-20 wheel studs. In fact for me, it was the only place that had them. Pep boys (three different ones) couldn't find them under any bra; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00121.html (7,060 bytes)
14. Re: Spitfire Swing Spring (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 04:22:33 -0700; Yes, just did it to my wife's MK3 Spitfire. I'm not quite sure of what you are referring to about taking the spring apart - If its a true Swing Spring it's made for the plate. The Swing Spring has on; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00133.html (9,099 bytes)
15. Re: Spitfire Swing Spring (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:38:25 -0700; The radius rods are indeed different for the longer length axles, as well as the pivot brackets at the body (they have a slightly different angle, even though they look similar, they are not). It is; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00175.html (8,928 bytes)
16. MK3 Parcel shelf mounting problem (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:29:39 -0700; Has anybody encountered any problems installing new parcel shelves, specifically the drivers side on a MK3 Spitfire? When attempting to install the padded rail that supports the drivers side parcel s; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00177.html (7,703 bytes)
17. Re: MK3 Parcel shelf mounting problem (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 05:36:18 -0700; I've tried both ways, doesn't seem to make any difference. There just isn't enough clearance - I'll look again, but I don't think its bent - there are different part numbers for pre-71 rails, but I t; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00180.html (9,882 bytes)
18. MK3 Parcel shelf mounting problem (resolved) (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 13:51:05 -0700; Well I figured out what it was. The DPO had somehow bent the column mounting bracket that is welded to the dash downward (actually caving the steel dash top itself. I am not sure how he did it, but w; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00182.html (7,062 bytes)
19. We've returned from London- (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 17:04:20 -0700; Well we survived the trip! London, Turkey, and several cities in Italy. I have to say some interesting cars around the globe. I especially liked the Smart car seemingly available everywhere. Too bad; /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00115.html (8,633 bytes)
20. Re: Cylinder head nuts (score: 1): Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 05:24:21 -0700; Thanks, I actually found something at good old McMaster Carr, called coupling nuts. Only grade five but the increased thread area should more than make up for it - and wheel nuts, which are recommend; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00011.html (6,981 bytes)

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