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41. Bentley vs Leyland manual (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2000 17:49:52 -0600; While we're on the topic of manuals, can anyone tell me if there is a difference between the Bentley manual and the Repair Operation Manual published by Leyland Cars Ltd? Is Bentley just a reprint of; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00363.html (6,791 bytes)
42. Vic British quality? (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Sat, 09 Sep 2000 10:00:11 -0600; Well, I guess its my turn. I just got my second Vic British parts order. First order was great, but this one has me wondering. It was sent as ordered, but for example: Rear Stop/Tail Lamp Gasket 0-52; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00384.html (7,631 bytes)
43. pollution plumbing - '71 Mk IV (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Sat, 09 Sep 2000 18:02:15 -0600; Despite all the catalogues and picture books, I still can't seem to figure out the pollution plumbing between the tank, carb and canister. I have the vent pipe coming from the tank on the RHS of the; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00399.html (7,238 bytes)
44. Re: Trunk restoration (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2000 21:17:55 -0600; I also made one out of very thin wall panelling plywood, painted it black. Not the most original looking piece. So, for the next one... a friend got a lot of head liner boards from vans when they wer; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00422.html (8,020 bytes)
45. Thrust Washers (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 19:21:20 -0600; Look for a longish file in Ted's archives of Tech Tips about repairing bearing caps and adding double thrust washers to a spit, while the motor is still in the car. Cheers, Fred -- Fred & Wendy Griff; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00680.html (8,275 bytes)
46. Re: Wiring harness routing (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 19:50:44 -0600; Hi Howard, Having just stripped a MK IV, here are my observations, from memory. Hope they are helpful. opening behind the bulkhead brace toward the centre of the car, then turn down the front firewal; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00868.html (8,719 bytes)
47. Re: Hood (Softtop) Cover Fitting (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 08:05:19 -0600; Hi Paul, When the hood (aka the roof, the softtop) is folded according to instructions, the rear quarter windows are folded in on top of the rear window, requiring the corner pops to be unpopped. The; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00896.html (9,194 bytes)
48. seized clutch! (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:37:17 -0600; A beautiful day for a short drive. Pulled out of a driveway, everything working perfectly. Clutch in, engage first gear, clutch out and take off. Reach the corner, try to put the clutch in for a shif; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00950.html (8,028 bytes)
49. Re: family outing (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 19:37:38 -0600; Yes, Fred my wife and I do the former - as in pleasant summer drives especially in the country. Sunday was such a day, mine you about 8 deg Celsius in the morning, but up to 21 by the afternoon. Grea; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg01001.html (8,444 bytes)
50. external door handle push rods (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 19:49:16 -0600; Long subject line I know, but I want to be clear. After making the first 3 sets of prototypes I am now evaluating the need/market for these parts. They are the internal plastic push rod for MK IV, 15; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg01002.html (7,350 bytes)
51. GT6 MK1 numbers (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 16:13:30 -0600; I was skulking down a lane the other day and spotted a GT6 MK 1 looking quite abandoned. someone had put a V8 of some description with tranny in it and it looked quite finished. The commission number; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg01031.html (6,763 bytes)
52. remote clutch bleed (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 19:28:29 -0600; Has anyone on the list actually built a remote clutch bleed, as was discussed on the list this summer? I thought I'd never bother, but with the demise of my master cylinder on Friday, and the inky bl; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg01032.html (7,165 bytes)
53. trunnion bush lube? (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 17:24:00 -0600; I'm about to replace the front trunnion businhings and wonder about their lack of lube. Wouldn't it be logical to drill the trunnion and thread in a brease nipple? Ideas? Cheers, Fred -- Fred & Wendy; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00329.html (7,312 bytes)
54. trunnion bush lube? (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 17:25:41 -0600; I did mean grease! Perhaps 'brease' is the solid equivalent of 'fluif'? -- Fred & Wendy Griffiths, Calgary, Canada http://www.cadvision.com/griffco/index.htm mailto: griffco@cadvision.com; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00330.html (7,457 bytes)
55. Re: master clutch cylinder - too soon to declare victory (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 07:08:22 -0600; Hey Jeff, Is the pedal return spring mounted? On 4 dismantles I've done, I've found 3 vehicles with springs missing from eitherthe clutch or brake pedals, under the dash. Just a thought. Cheers, Fred; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00391.html (8,280 bytes)
56. stop/brake light woes (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 07:37:26 -0600; I'm stumped on this one guys & gals. Its my 1971 MK IV. When the headlights are OFF, both brake lights work fine. When the headlights are ON, both tail lights work fine. When the headlights are ON, o; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00443.html (7,700 bytes)
57. stop/brake light woes - solved (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 20:45:21 -0600; You may remember the problem I had: After much digging around the connectors in the trunk, and even replacing the bulb carrier in the offending tail light assembly, the problem persisted. So after mu; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00518.html (8,535 bytes)
58. Re: Horrors! I split my seat! (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:20:44 -0600; I beg to differ to those who say the "seat" is not interchangeable - if you mean the seat, not the whole assembly. I did change the "seat" portion for the very same reason. Bend the two clips forward; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00550.html (8,306 bytes)
59. Re: differential alignment (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 19:32:24 -0600; Hi Ed, Looks like my restoration project is about the same stage as yours. I just went out and measured mine - its the same as yours. The diff flange is a bit closer to the right rail. If you look at; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00579.html (7,747 bytes)
60. Spitfire/Hyundai Transmision (score: 1): Author: Fred Griffiths <griffco@mail.cadvision.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 20:46:16 -0600; A local race car fanatic/builder here suggested that a Hyundai Pony 5 speed would fit perfectly into a Spitfire. He says the size, shafts etc are a good match. Any comments on that possibility? Cheer; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00584.html (6,963 bytes)

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