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61. replacement alternator (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 19:38:30 -0600
I think I need to replace my alternator. I"ve seen discussion of using GM and other alternators as replacements. Can anyone provide part numbers or such info? Any warnings, suggestions, etc? Thanks.
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00053.html (6,599 bytes)

62. free shipping from rimmer brothers (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 13:13:19 -0500
I just received a shipment from Rimmer Bros. Enclosed was a flyer announcing a special offer. For US and Canadian orders, free shipping for oders placed between Oct 9 and Nov 3 It says, "ust place yo
/html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00239.html (7,143 bytes)

63. exhaust header for spitfire (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 13:07:01 -0500
I'm thinking of buying Trevor's exhaust manifold to replace the one I broke on a bump. His manifold is intended to boost performance, but I'm thinking of durability. The original manifold is cast iro
/html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00530.html (6,874 bytes)

64. upside down steering wheel (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 17:19:28 -0500
You may remember I asked about steering wheels and which way the third spoke is supposed to point, up or down. From that discussion, I concluded that my steering wheel was upside-down. Well, I got th
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00055.html (7,157 bytes)

65. Noisier after bump (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 17:22:09 -0500
I was so pleased that my steering wheel was right side up that I went for a nice drive in the country. I took a bump too fast and heard something crunch on the road. And then the car seemed to be lou
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00056.html (7,607 bytes)

66. RE: Noisier after bump (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2000 07:34:24 -0500
Following the suggestions from the spitfire list, I took a good look at the exhaust manifold. The flange at the end of the manifold (the one that bolts to the exhaust) is hanging on by a thread. And
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00130.html (9,435 bytes)

67. Re: upside down steering wheel (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2000 09:08:33 -0500
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00135.html (8,337 bytes)

68. Re: Noisier after bump (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2000 15:47:35 -0500
yes, from what I can tell. I probably won't be able to watch him. If he can do it, I'll ask him how he does it.
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00186.html (9,167 bytes)

69. Welding the Exhaust Manifold (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 17:27:11 -0500
I took my car to my local shop to have the exhaust manifold welded today. For all of you who would like to know, he recommends using nickel to weld cast iron. He welded the break on the manifold with
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00250.html (6,632 bytes)

70. Low compression in number 2 (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 18:38:36 -0500
My mechanic says that I have the following compression readings 1 - 75 2 - 20 3 - 50 4 - 75 Needs a ring job? Yes? Is that something a dumb-as-dirt mechanic like myself could try? Be honest, brutal i
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00252.html (6,937 bytes)

71. RE: Low compression in number 2 (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 09:44:09 -0500
I was surprised that my car would run with such low compression values. In a way, I was encouraged. If it ran this well on two and two thirds cylinders, it should run like crazy on four cylinders. I
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00292.html (9,340 bytes)

72. COMPLETE SHOP MANUAL (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 10:27:56 -0500
OK, maybe I am stupid. I've been searching on-line to get a shop manual for my 77 Spitfire 1500. I've found a number of references to manuals and very little description. I'm having trouble figuring
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00296.html (7,429 bytes)

73. Re: COMPLETE SHOP MANUAL (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 21:35:24 -0500
I found this manual: Complete Official Triumph Spitfire 1500, Model Years 1975-1980 : Comprising the Official Driver's Handbook and Workshop Manual by British Leyland Motors Our Price: $55.00 Paperba
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00323.html (9,397 bytes)

74. Re: COMPLETE SHOP MANUAL (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 22:33:15 -0500
I saw some parts manuals, but figured they wouldn't be of much use to me. What kinds of things would that help with?
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00328.html (11,760 bytes)

75. manual saga goes on (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 15:51:24 -0500
I found this Complete Official Triumph Spitfire 1500, Model Years 1975-1980 : Comprising the Official Driver's Handbook and Workshop Manual by British Leyland Motors Robert Bentley; ISBN: 0837601223
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00452.html (6,487 bytes)

76. Fwd: Re: workshop manual for Triumph Spitfire 1500 (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 10:10:30 -0500
The Triumph Sports Six Club has the British Leyland "Workshop Manual" for 30 pounds, including shipping. That's about $45 or so. Any opinions on this option?
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00475.html (6,490 bytes)

77. Re: upside down steering wheel (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 21:29:51 -0500
I asked. They did.
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00689.html (8,322 bytes)

78. IGN lighting up (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 13:08:39 -0500
My IGN light has started to come on. At idle it is very dim and brightens with the speed of the engine. Everything still works ok, even the headlights are bright. When I put on the headlights the IGN
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00935.html (6,898 bytes)

79. steering wheel. upside-down? (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 13:00:39 -0500
Now I'm worrying about the steering wheel. It is a three-spoke wheel, but the third spoke points down instead of up. Is that the way it is supposed to be? And when I pull on the wheel (pull it towar
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00080.html (6,620 bytes)

80. Re: steering wheel. upside-down? (score: 1)
Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 13:43:50 -0500
any idea what this would indicate? obviouisly someone messed with it. the rubber cover that goes in the center has notches that allow it to go on only one way and the word triumph is right side up
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00082.html (7,575 bytes)


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