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121. Re: Spitfire 1296 specification (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:20:23 +1200; But was this amount taken into account when the compression ratio was being calculated? In any case the head gasket is 1mm thick therefore you just need to deduct this amount from 324cc to give the c; /html/fot/2003-04/msg00292.html (7,485 bytes)
122. Re: alternator? (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 08:45:19 +1300; Look at ride on lawn mowers or fork lift trucks. John Kipping -- Original Message -- From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net> To: <fot@autox.team.net> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 4:59 AM Subjec; /html/fot/2003-03/msg00090.html (7,427 bytes)
123. Re: Need headlight rims (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 19:49:37 +1200; Randall is correct, the BAU1460 is the conversion set from the screw type rim fitting to the snap on type. On some cars the screw is impossible to get at which is why the snap on rim was used. In act; /html/fot/2003-03/msg00269.html (7,577 bytes)
124. Re: Aluminium Font Hubs (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 09:41:02 +1200; www.canleyclassics.com - Spitfire alloy hubs 146479A at around $100 ea, and the GT6 ones (145007A) at around $125 ea, 800 gms each in weight or 1 3/4 lbs. John Kipping -- Original Message -- From: <R; /html/fot/2003-03/msg00302.html (7,310 bytes)
125. Re: hard brake lines (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 11:51:12 +1200; Ther are three types of brake pipe used in the UK, normal steel pipe which rusts, copper which I reckon is too soft (although it is approved) and the superior Kunifer 90/10, 90% copper and 10% nickel; /html/fot/2003-03/msg00426.html (7,599 bytes)
126. Re: front stub axles (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 08:14:20 +1300; On the face of it stub axles are easy to make, however all original ones nowadays are made at R. L. Walsh and Sons in Coventry to the original drawings and come with a full warranty. The big supplier; /html/fot/2003-02/msg00007.html (7,427 bytes)
127. Re: TR3 SCCA alternate front brakes (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 16:54:43 +1300; C32764 is a Jag part number for the vented disc for various models, more details under the S.N.G. Barret website. Spacer kits are done if anybody needs to widen existing TR5/6 calipers, (Girling type; /html/fot/2003-02/msg00016.html (8,185 bytes)
128. Re: Oz (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 13:36:30 +1300; Vegemite is a watered down version of proper Marmite, and this should be spread THINLY on buttered toast to achieve a true English delicacy. Just to add confusion to all this in New Zealand Marmite i; /html/fot/2003-02/msg00041.html (8,309 bytes)
129. Re: Differentials and clearances (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 13:49:02 +1300; Sounds like you're managing OK - with the pinion bearings are you fitting new ones or reusing old ones?new ones require preloading, old ones don't. The backlash should be .004 - .006, if in doubt (a; /html/fot/2003-02/msg00044.html (11,135 bytes)
130. Re: Clutch Disk for C/R Tranny (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 09:02:43 +1300; A Sprint input shaft fits through the same driven plate as a Vitesse/2000/GT6 (course spline), a late Dolomite 1850 input shaft uses the 23 spline type - where did the input shaft come from? and has; /html/fot/2003-02/msg00137.html (7,850 bytes)
131. Re: TR4/6 Master Cylinder (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 08:29:16 +1300; Let me just check we have some facts right, here we have two people in the US on one yahoo group who have had rusted brake lines fail, and presumably you both know about car maintenance and what to d; /html/fot/2003-02/msg00192.html (9,969 bytes)
132. Re: spitfire ? GT6 suspension (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 10:02:34 +1300; Possibly the non swing spring is shorter, but all MkIV and 1500 Spitfires use the same spring, long shaft cars sit lower than short shaft ones. Note the spring length is critical for a rotoflex car (; /html/fot/2003-02/msg00213.html (9,324 bytes)
133. Re: Need Spitfire Diff Help (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 08:53:04 +1300; The early 4.11 can't be fitted to the front casing of 3.89. (It's is all to do with the pinion tail bearing). However there is an easily available 4.11 that does fit straight in to the later front h; /html/fot/2003-01/msg00050.html (7,449 bytes)
134. Re: Wheel Bearings (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:29:01 +1300; I've never identified a manufacturer of poor bearings, in fact you'll find many Timken bearings are made in obscure places these days so fit whatever you can get. The only time I ever had problems wi; /html/fot/2003-01/msg00147.html (7,870 bytes)
135. Re: J Type Overdrive Operating Temperatures (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:48:21 +1300; The simple answer is very hot, so hot that it is common to find the plastic bag that holds the sound deadening in place melted on, (when used in a Vitesse or GT6) The only thing that appears to be af; /html/fot/2003-01/msg00148.html (8,093 bytes)
136. Re: Synthetic gear oil in OD gearbox (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 14:02:10 +1300; Off hand I would say it would be OK but thinking about it perhaps it is the problem. I used to use a part synthetic gear oil which is available as a GL4 and a GL5 which didn't appear to give any prob; /html/fot/2003-01/msg00153.html (7,742 bytes)
137. Re: Gear Oil (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 13:56:43 +1300; Different design of box (although it was developed from the TR6 box), there were possibly 200 five speed TR/Triumph 2000 boxes built. John Kipping -- Original Message -- From: <BRITPAC@aol.com> To: <; /html/fot/2003-01/msg00154.html (7,565 bytes)
138. Re: Gear Oil (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 08:59:48 +1300; The oil in an overdrive box is doing a huge amount of work when the ovedrive is engaged, experience suggests a J type will outlast a gearbox or two if normal gearbox oil is used as recommended by Tri; /html/fot/2003-01/msg00163.html (8,508 bytes)
139. Re: King bearings (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 10:14:29 +1300; AFAIK King are a well respected manufacturer of engine components in Israel - for some bearing applications they supply two grades with the heavy duty ones being the equivalent of the original Vander; /html/fot/2003-01/msg00176.html (8,897 bytes)
140. Re: King bearings (score: 1): Author: "John Kipping" <johnkipping@inet.net.nz>; Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 16:06:32 +1300; The last information I have is that there was no alternative to the 'Glacier' quality bearing for the big ends, either from Galcier/Federal Mogul or King, but things may have happened in the last fe; /html/fot/2003-01/msg00180.html (8,621 bytes)

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