[Spitfire Door glass alignment]

Mine is the same - lets hope someone can advise

[New sunroof cover required.]

I see Fuzz had another Webasto done in the new series on Monday. Can't the club ask him for details?

[New sunroof cover required.]

Our new President - Fuzz -  had a Webasto sunroof restored by someone in Birmingham in one of his TV shows.

[2nd gear "sticky on Herald 13/60]

Is the slave cylinder position adjustable? Surely the hydraulics make it self adjusting. I've got a dragging clutch on the Spitfire. All new clutch, thrust bearing, bushes etc.

 

Peter

[Antifreeze]

See my earlier post with the link from the MG club. The FBHVC document details the problems with the different types.

[Antifreeze]

Try this from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, courtesy of another car club.

 

http://www.mg-cars.org.uk/imgytr/hints&tips/antifreeze.pdf

[Drive it Day 2015]

Stopped for a coffee in their cafe on my way up to the midlands. Looks very impressive. The TR Register were visiting and a convoy of Smart sports cars arrived as I left.

[Engine Running On]

Thanks Darren

I guess modern petrol mean the old recommendations no longer apply, so I will try a hotter plug.

 

Peter

[Oil leak]

In 70s, 80s I worked for Massey Ferguson Industial - we fitted Perkins deisels - They wanted them painted Black so as not to show the oil leaks. We painted them yellow and were forever getting warranty claims.

 

Peter

[Engine Running On]

My Spit Mk 3, standard engine 1293cc no mods. Has run on since its rebuild 800 miles ago. I've just changed the head gasket (to cure an oil leak) and was suprised to see how much carbon had built up in that time. Carbs set up by ColourTune and plugs a good colour. Plugs are Denso W16EPR-U, as supplied by either Canley or Rimmer (forget which), fuel - generally Sainsbury standard Unleaded

 

Changing plugs may help run on, but surely won't affect carbon build up.

 

Peter

[Wire Wheels]

Triumph Spitfire wire wheels are rarely on e-bay, but MG ones crop up from time to time. I believe they have a longer hub and need a special longer splined adaptor (available from an e-bay seller)

Anybody had experience of fitting them?

Are there any other problems? Is the offset OK? I'm only looking at standard width (4.1/2").

 

Peter

 

[Lifts, Stands etc]

I've found another company that has some interesting products. Their 'Portable Tilting Lift' looks identical to CJ's but £75 less.

http://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-09011-portable-tilting-lift/

[Lifts, Stands etc]

Thanks John

Sounds like a good idea - unfortunately I live in Devon

 

Pete

I'd been looking at CJautos website when I posted my original enquiry. They certainly do have a range of lifts - I will probably go for the extending ramps - they seem reasonably priced and give the extra height. I'd like their hydraulic lift but difficult to justify £1500 for the use it would get.

[Lifts, Stands etc]

Getting older the prospect of lying on a cold garage floor gets less attractive.

Does anyone have any experience of the various lifts/ stands etc to raise a car up higher than normal ramps - there are several diffent sorts listed on the internet. I can't afford a full 4-post garage lift and don't want to dig a pit in the floor.

 

Peter