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    Desperately seeking Toledo head gasket for the RBRR

    in Engine

    Posted

    Quoted from Ian Perry-

    Sam, Clive, thanks.

    Clive, I have just e-mailed Spitbitz in case they have any new gasket sets, I could be there first thing if they do. If not, I'll try Moss in Bristol (it's six and two threes as to whether Feltham or Bristol is closer, but traffic in west London first thing in the morning might be - erm - challenging!

    Sam, thanks for forwarding. I'm not on facebook myself, so this could be a big help. I will try TDC (I am a member of that as well) too.

    Thanks again both of you. Sheesh, nothing like a relaxed start to the weekend...

    Moss at feltham is really simple to get to and only 10 mins from the M3......

    if you hit the end of the m3 m25 junction at 8am you’ll be outside around opening time. 

    Front springs

    in Running Gear

    Posted

    The red springs have replaced the black.

    The black are tssc we’re sold as fast road lowered and uprated when I fittted them 15yrs ago.

    The red are 330lb and sold as slightly lowered ......

     

    Spitfire engine back plate

    in Engine

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    If you look at the picture the backplate is straight the gap is between the bell housing and the backplate.
    This is shaped into the bell housing, both my spitfires are exactly the same.....
    Now as to why it’s shaped like that I don’t know.....

    Starter motor

    in Electrical

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    Quoted from Nick Jones
    IIRC there is room even for the larger pre-engaged version - when it's in place - it's getting it in and out that's the tricky bit.  The inertia ones are easier but not sure which saloons they were fitted to - if any?

    Nick


    Mk1 2000 I seem to remember?

    Starter motor

    in Electrical

    Posted

    My Rbrr co driver is looking for a high torque starter for his 2000.
    Can anyone point us in the direction of something suitable that can be made to fit please?
    Seems daft spending more of his money than I need too 😀

    RBRR 2018 IMPORTANT NOTICE

    in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)

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    Quoted from 13029
    Hello Alex yes have checked junk mail - get messages from this site but nothing for new one - also if I want to get into my membership section on this site is it same sign in as forum details because that doesnt work either  


    Sorry Andrew , I don’t know the answer to that.
    I just found when I tried to access new site I had to reset my password( mine wasn’t long enough) and the email went in my junk file.
    Good luck

    BB1 seats

    in Body

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    I had very similar seats in my spitfire 1500 ( mine were corbeau).
    I swapped back to 1500 seats when I rebuilt my car and to be honest I’m so pleased I did.
    The buckets were comfy but very restrictive in use compared to genuine seats.
    I fitted 1500black vinyl I wish I’d gone for leather now......maybe next time.

    trunnionless uprights

    in Running Gear

    Posted

    The trunnions is the reliable bit..... the vertical link threaded section is the weak bit.
    They have a tendency to snap. They must be inspected to make sure there is no sign of weakness. Fortunately they tend to break a low speeds due to extra strain of turning the steering.

    Alex

    Door hinge and striker plate gasket material

    in Body

    Posted

    I like the idea of backings from notepads,thanks Nick!

    Fitted the drivers door last night to recheck for fit before final paint,today I fit the passenger side.
    Drivers side made me so pleased with all my efforts.....passenger side made me swear lots 😀
    Almost sorted now but chipped a few areas of paint, need to ‘correct’ the screen frame as it’s touching slightly
    Obviously no strikers etc fitted yet...... hopefully that will be ok.

    Alex

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