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Thank you for the replies. I had another look at the carbs and checked to see if chokes were sticking. They weren't but I found a coating of what looked like thin oil on the bottom of the front carb. Cleaned it off and took the car for a 90 mile run, no smell of petrol and nothing further on the bottom of the carb after. I'll keep an eye on it over the next few miles. Andy

Looking for advice please. My 1979 Spitfire 1500 has started to develop a strong petrol odour when its hot. Its from the engine. There are no leaks I can see and I suspect that the carbs need some attention. Perhaps the ethanol in the fuel is affecting the gaskets and the like. It has club supplied ethanol proof fuel hose. Where is the best place to order an overhaul kit please. Tanks in advance

The Drakes Drum meet is very well attended. Many cars on the car park. Its a joint meet with ClubTriumph. There is a zoom meet each month at the moment. Details posted on the facebook groups. Andy

We all own and drive older cars and many will have many years of service history with them including details of previous owners, I know mine has. I'm currently changing my daily car and I've been told that I can't leave anything simalar in thr car as it contravine GDPR regs. Anyone else come across this? Andy

Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply. I've ordered trunnion kits and associated bits from the club shop, under £100 delivered. Found the trunnionless kits on Rimmers webpage £414. Andy

thanks for all the replies. I had a look at the components and they are all pretty rusty. I've also checked the cars history 9previous owners kept everything0 and there no trace of any work (beyond lubrication) on the trunnions going back 25 years. I think I'll play it save and get both sides replaced. Andy

Thank you for the reply. The advisory says 'lower suspension component pin or bush' if that helps. Andy

My 1979 Spitfire has recently been MOTed and has an advisory of wear and play in the trunnions. It was suggested that it should be repaired/replaced sooner rather than later. I have a good garage to do the work, but i need to supply the parts. I see repair kits are available but I seem to remember seeing a kit to replace the whole system. Any advice on whats the best? Would like to improve the car if possible. Thank for any advice Andy

Pictures taken at different times. Clearly snow on the ground in some. Also there is a piece of wire visible by one of the spotlights in some. Andy.

My Spitfire had bullet mirrors on the wings when I bought it. Useless, look nice but useless. I've since had flat mirrors on both doors. Huge improvement. Best thing is I can now use slip roads without craning my neck trying to see if anything is behind me. Andy

I \also had a good pension scheme and managed to leave four years early. I remember walking out of the building (slighty the worse for wear) and never looked back. AZndy