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Clive Thanks, but in essence there are 3 connectors (red wired, black wired then a comb with an earth and live attached to it). Will insulating them up be fine with affecting other gauges? Cheers

Darren, I have already paid for Lancaster Insurance agreed valuation but going for TSSC as well as see where we come out. I don't know now though whose would be acceptable, Lancaster (as their own) or TSSC in the event of a claim. I will await Lancaster's and then go for TSSC post receiving Lancaster's back. Thanks

Hello Shelley, I did the opposite, bought a Spitfire 1500 after months of research and looking and drooling over magazines, papers and TV shows! I joined TSSC only Thursday. I have seen a few about but I really struggled with anything in budget. In the end I bit the bullet and increased what I wanted to pay (and went over that!) but I definitely did the right thing and after 3 days and half a tank of fuel I am pleased I flexed the budget now.

Mike, I assume I have to go through the TSSC form process and pay the £12. Just checking that this is a different route to the agreed valuation of £15 through Lancaster Insurance? Thanks

Having a look at this topic, I thought I also do not need the clock running but want to leave it in. However (newbie alert), I thought a simple "pull the wires off and insulate them up" would suffice. However before doing that, anyone with experience with respect too: 1. There is a red wired spade connector and a black wired spade connector. Pulled them clock keeps going - assumption is backlight connectors? 2. The main connector looks like a "pin barrel type" with earth to its centre and a live wire soldered by tag to its body. How do I isolate this without: a. destabilising the rest of the dash gauges (read somewhere about the 10v stabilising circuit somewhere - would it affect other gauges?) b. isolating this once pulled out - just tape it up? Don't want to cut any cables as would like to make it easy to re-install if required in the future. As always any contribution welcome please.

Roger, Thanks, just didn't want to sit on the fence or seem an over enthusiastic newbie at first so tested the water. I love the car. Took it gentle at first but I am already getting miles in and I have only had it 3 days! Took it today for a spin in order to get Shell V-Power in it. I had engine overrun when shopping at the petrol station. Came home, didn't overrun? Would you know if there is a TSSC Lincolnshire group? Thanks again,

Mike, Thanks will do.

Cheers guys, much appreciated advice.

Pete - many thanks, awesome advice. Are there any recommended brands of engine oil and gearbox oil please?

I am new and don't know any different at the moment but perhaps I feel I had a good deal with Lancaster Insurance but it may also be because I am a new customer? I also paid for agreed valuation, but didn't know TSSC did it at the time, so have emailed their required forms and images to Lancaster valuations themselves. Sales was very pleasant and couldn't do enough to help me.

Gary, many thanks. What oil is recommended or what is preferred by most?

Hi - newbie in here now again. What is a good / poor oil pressure gauge reading under normal running conditions (yes I know need a book!)

Hi - first of all I am a complete newbie to classic cars and my Spitfire 1500, however as for a normal reading on the temp gauge, what should be operating temp during normal driving conditions and what is too hot (apart from steam everywhere - not that I have done that!). I have also posted a newbie oil pressure gauge question in that topic area too! Sorry all for the beginner basic questions but rather not run it than risk damage.

Casper, Just purchased a 75' Spitfire 1500. Will try and sort my signature out to try and get a picture of it. Nothing special I know however a good start on the classic ladder and hopefully at a price before they become not a beginners purchase. Taffius

Hello, Don't know anyone, I am right newbie to everything within this new world, only yesterday bought a classic car for the first time. However, interested if anyone from the club is going to the Drive it Day, Jubilee Park , Woodhall Spa (Lincolnshire)? Taffius