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41. Re: Gear Oil (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Mon, 01 Nov 1999 21:28:42 -0600; The way I have always filled the transmission is to get a clear plastic hose at the hardware store just big enough to fit tightly over the top of a gear oil bottle ( I believe it is 3/8 id). I run t; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00020.html (7,660 bytes)
42. Re: Brakes (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 14:05:52 -0600; I know I had trouble with this once on my Spitfire and it seems like it was discussed a couple of years ago on the Triumph list. I ground down the end of the shoe slightly to make it fit. Others reco; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00541.html (8,325 bytes)
43. Re: using a Uhaul trailer (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 23:29:29 -0600; I have used a dolly on several occasions. More times than I should worked fine for what I did - towing cars for usually less than 10 - 15 miles (twice around 30). Just make sure you take the brakes o; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00853.html (10,445 bytes)
44. Re: First of many questions... (long) (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 21:29:21 -0500; Hi Frank, I was looking through my Spitfire 1500 Competition Preparation Manual and this is what I found in the engine modifications manual. "Use "Clevite 77" MGB rod bearings, Part # Clevite CB792P,; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00142.html (9,901 bytes)
45. Re: Brakes & MC question (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 18:21:50 -0500; The rear section of the master cylinder feeds the front brakes. Roger Elliott; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00682.html (8,261 bytes)
46. Re: Great Morning! (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 18:25:27 -0500; This Elliott is preparing to go on the Kansas City F.A.T. Run. (Fall Alternative Tour). Which is a drive across the center of the state of Missouri following the river. Fall colors, twisty roads. It; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00683.html (8,057 bytes)
47. Front Shocks (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 18:10:23 -0500; OK, I am planning my winter projects now. I am going to replace the front shocks and bushings on my 1980 Spitfire. So I am wondering: 1. What kind of shocks have people used and been happy with: KYB,; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00742.html (6,470 bytes)
48. Re Shocks and Bushings (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 21:12:13 -0500; I wan to thank everyone for the advice on what to use when I am rebuilding the front end of my Spitfire. Based on the replies I got from Joe, Aaron, Doug, Keith, et al. I am going with poly bushings; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00774.html (6,561 bytes)
49. GT6+ Interior (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 22:13:42 -0500; I have a red GT6+ that I am getting ready to rebuild. It came with a black interior, but I think I want to put in a tan interior which was an original color trim option. How much is would have been; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00474.html (6,588 bytes)
50. Re:Oil Cooler and Rocker Feeder (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 22:52:17 -0500; No and No. Although, I am considering adding an oil cooler. Roger Elliott 1980 Spitfire.; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00796.html (6,363 bytes)
51. Re: Oil Coolers and Rocker Feeders (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 23:05:27 -0500; This is slightly off this subject. But when I first bought my Spitfire, it had a blown engine. I talked a lot with the local British car shop guru. He told me before I even tore the engine apart that; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00797.html (9,513 bytes)
52. Re: 1500 header brand? (score: 1): Author: "Roger Elliott" <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 14:41:47 -0500; It looks like the Pace Setter I had. The flange is to hook up a catalytic converter on cars that require them. The non-catalytic version doesn't have the flange Roger Elliott 1980 Spitfire -- write:; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00859.html (9,032 bytes)
53. Re: New Arrival: 1980 Spitfire (and new to the list) (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 22:13:45 -0500; Congratulations on the new purchase. I am partial to 1980 Spitfires - mainly because I have owned one for about 9 years. Just got it repainted last winter. The trick to getting the key out, is when; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg01023.html (8,640 bytes)
54. Re: Rimmer Bros. Catalogue (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 22:17:09 -0500; Hi Dave, There prices are all in pounds and there is currently about 1.65 dollars to the British pound Roger; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg01024.html (7,120 bytes)
55. Re: Removing front turning lights (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Aug 1999 20:08:22 -0500; The wires wrap around under the bonnet and connect to the wiring harness in the lip of the bonnet between the headlights. If you look from the engine compartment, I believe you can follow them from; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00085.html (7,538 bytes)
56. Re: GT6+ luggage floor length (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 21:14:23 -0500; reclining seats that Triumph started installing in the GT6+ in 69. With the longer floor the seats couldn't recline, so the removed the little overhang behind the seats. I can't find anything that m; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00269.html (8,731 bytes)
57. Re: finaly got my Spit, Stromberg carb question (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 21:22:26 -0500; I have used a long T-Allen wrench and just held the piston to keep it from turning. Every time I've been adjusting the carb I have had the air filter off, so you can hold it in place with light pres; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00271.html (8,419 bytes)
58. Re: Pertronix Ignitor (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Thu, 05 Aug 1999 21:34:01 -0500; I was looking at a VB MG catalog, they have the Pertronix for 89.95 for all the MG's back to the positive ground which are 104.95. So I would guess it has more to do with the number of kits that are; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00272.html (8,227 bytes)
59. Re: really into it now (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 21:04:27 -0500; It sounds like they may have changed colors on the motors. The motor on my 1980 is a bronze color hammertone finish. The motor housing is cylindrical shape. The earlier ones were kind of rectangular; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00367.html (9,100 bytes)
60. Re: tire date codes (score: 1): Author: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 23:09:06 -0500; Your tires may be old, but one of the tire stores here (I believe it is Firestone) currently has a cheaper brand of tires called Triumph.; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00566.html (6,825 bytes)

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