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21. D type and J type OD mount (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 00:55:22 -0700 (PDT); Does the J type use a different frame mount than the D type OD? I tried to take the mount that came w/ my D type and bolt it to my J type, but have a problem. The 2 hole pattern for the 'U' bracket; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00077.html (7,362 bytes)
22. PDWA rebuild (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 18:48:56 -0700 (PDT); Does anyone know of a rebuild kit for the PDWA or have some part numbers to cross reference at the local auto parts store? I see VB doesn't sell a kit for it. TIA Jason GT6 Get personalized email ad; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00147.html (6,601 bytes)
23. what spring compressor? (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 17:11:38 -0700 (PDT); I found the hooks on the cheap HF one gouged my shock I made a TSSC style compressor out of 3/4" plate and 5/8" threaded rod. It's quite adequate. Jason <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<,,, Hi all, I; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00249.html (7,519 bytes)
24. Early spitfire tranny (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 16:53:24 -0700 (PDT); Don't forget the 2 liter GT6 with 105 hp stock, more if they are tweaked... :(: sad/happy The most amazing thing is this gearbox continued to be reworked until the Dolomite 1850 with 91 bhp and 105 l; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00250.html (6,725 bytes)
25. speedo cable leak? (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:34:17 -0700 (PDT); Does gearoil normally flow out of the trans speedo drive into the speedo cable housing or is the speedo drive designed to be sealed (J type OD)? If the vinyl cover on the speedo cable housing is cra; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00280.html (6,788 bytes)
26. I drove my first Spit (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2001 22:22:51 -0700 (PDT); Amazing but true. To date I d only driven GTs. But a green , chrome bumper 78 is on a used car lot in town. So, I took FM76627 (are you paying attention Joe?) for a joy ride. It has tan houndstooth; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00331.html (8,077 bytes)
27. Leg room modifications (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 10:50:14 -0700 (PDT); Have you tried putting spacers under the front mounting point of your seat? This will raise your knees, creating a longer distance from your hip to the pedals. I know a 6'-2" GT owner that did this.; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00465.html (7,456 bytes)
28. Valve seals, combustion chambers, crank pulleys & caliper seals (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:22:03 -0700 (PDT); One of my 6 cyl engines (KD53xxx vintage) has single valve springs and a rubber valve seal, part of the cumbustion chamber is flush with the deck. My other engine (KD78xxx vintage) has dual valve spr; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00568.html (8,061 bytes)
29. Bentley Manual for 75-80 Spit for Trade. (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 21:34:56 -0700 (PDT); While trekking through the Portland Swap Meet, I picked up a Bently Manual for the 75-80 Spit. It's in great shape. Softcover, published in '80. owner's manual reprinted in first section. I'm hoping; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00126.html (7,393 bytes)
30. Reassembly ?#1 Clearance with KONI shocks (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:49:39 -0700 (PDT); For those with KONIs on the front end... Welded near the bottom of the shock is a 4" diameter lower coil spring perch. How much clearance do all y'all have between the perch and the "ball" end of the; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00245.html (6,971 bytes)
31. Reassembly ?#2 Gas pedal bushing install (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:55:36 -0700 (PDT); For the early cars with non-cable actuated There are one or two (UK or US dependent) nylon bushings that go on the fire wall upon which the gas pedal pivots. These are like grommets only lots stiffer; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00246.html (7,052 bytes)
32. Re: Front Spring Shortening (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 23:32:23 -0700 (PDT); The dire warnings I remember reading in HOT ROD when I was in High School had to do with guys who couldn't be bothered with removing the spring from the car. They just heated it up till it sagged to; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00403.html (8,378 bytes)
33. air dam (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 22:44:04 -0700 (PDT); In this months TSSC courier magazine there was an article about making an air dam for the front of the spit, I wonder how much this would improve the handling? Have any of you made an air dam for yo; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00486.html (7,697 bytes)
34. Paint...again (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 21:42:47 -0700 (PDT); My question for the daywere the brake and fuel lines in place but protected before paint, or installed after? It seems to me it might be a little hard installing them after, with the body in place an; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00562.html (7,197 bytes)
35. Re: Weber and Elec fuel pump safety (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 22:24:39 -0700 (PDT); SAFETY NOTE: Make sure you wire the pump so that it only runs when the engine is actually running! If you don't and get into a bad accident the pump may continue to supply gas to a a ruptured line sp; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00618.html (7,843 bytes)
36. Re: Oil Filter Spin-On (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 23:28:40 -0700 (PDT); I had a adapter on my GT6+ and found that I had to remove the adapter to take the filter off! I went back to the original cartrige set up. <<<<<<<<<<<<<< I saw a GT6 with a remote oil filter mounted; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00688.html (7,553 bytes)
37. Re: Weber manifold for GT6 (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 21:15:03 -0700 (PDT); My understanding is that the TR6 pieces will bolt to the engine without a problem, however the bonnet won't close without modification. I've heard the same thing. In fact one of my cars has a patche; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00746.html (7,319 bytes)
38. GT6+ photofoil (decal) I.D. (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 21:23:17 -0700 (PDT); A poll for GT6+ owners... I've got 2 decals that are at odds with each other. One I remember peeling from the passanger door jamb, Stanpart #626855. It gives tire press at 24/30 psi, vehicle wt and c; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00747.html (7,120 bytes)
39. GT6 doors on a Spit tub. (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 21:00:28 -0700 (PDT); "Someone want to tell me if I'm going to have a using roundtail GT6 doors on a squaretail spitfire tub? I've got the doors in storage or I'd stick one on myself to be sure. Will the tops of the vent; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00111.html (7,865 bytes)
40. Larger anti roll bar (score: 1): Author: J Constantino <jjcon2@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 20:10:11 -0700 (PDT); In the JC Whit catalog, they sell polyurethane sway bar bushings with new u shaped brackets to go over the bushings. The u brackets have slotted holes and come in two sizes to match your frame hole; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00262.html (7,283 bytes)

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