Dick Twitchen

Dan, Looking at the Canley Classics parts diagrams the Spitfire MkIV regulator 'looks' the same. The fact it gets tight suggests having a look to check things like the guide channels and control arms have not been distorted thus producing a misalignment. Dick

Cuthbert et al clearly now residing across the pond in Trumptown.

'Time for bed' said Zebedee; 'No way' (or words to that effect) said Florence.

Richard, Can offer my strongest recommendation for Mark Field at Jigsaw. They may be slightly more expensive but if Mark uses those pieces that is good enough for me and he was a ready fount of knowledge and support when I hit the odd snag rebuilding my GT6, with rapid responses to EMails. Dick

What shall we do with a ........? This is the original French spelling, as opposed to the Americanism of Meter, perhaps now moving into a thread drift discussion on Multi Meters, or hopefully not.

But when is a mile not a mile? As we know, or most of us, a statute mile is 1,760yds but afloat a tactical mile is 2,000yds and a nautical mile is 1 minute of latitude, which varies where you are relative to the equator and North or South Poles. 'Johnny foreigner' still uses nautical miles for distance but we all tend to measure depth in Metres, although some charts still use Feet and failure to check the chart annotation can be problematic! A bit like checking which datum is in use for your GPS position, which must be 'true' but when was the chart produced and using what method. Still, this cold weather means a tot of rum is socially acceptable to keep warm.

Tom, If you put 'car covers' in the Search function there have been several threads recently on this one, and the Club shop sells them. Dick

In response to Gully's comment on a 'trusted trader' scheme unless my memory is playing tricks (age) we did used to have something similar but I seem to recall that there was much debate on potential litigation issues so it was dropped. Now it is more 'personal' rather than looking like 'official' TSSC sanctioning. Dick

I bought seat foam and covers from the club shop and had a car trimmers fit them for me; they were most complimentary about the quality. Dick

The Club shop sells them.

Andrew, It is sign of the times because 'we' are not the target audience; the same charge could be leveled against house renovation, boat restoration etc. Interesting but everybody on here has a 'specialisation', if 10-20% of media reports are incorrect in that area, cumalatively what faith do you have in the rest. Cynically yours, and do not get me started on USN collisions, Dick

Doug, I think you mean 'patois' not 'fatwah'. Oh,dear where is this going.

When you find the scuttle bolts make sure you try and get plenty of easing fluid (Plusgas) in there if you can; if needs be by running it down inside the frame. Depending on how and when it was assembled and how much corrosion there is you may find the captive nuts are not secure and tear out of the frame. Welding in new ones will be required but is feasible (T-shirt owner). Dick

F&F, I think the irony of my last post was lost in translation. I am sure like most things concerning IT usage it is not difficult but you 'do it as a day job' clearly indicates expertise, knowledge and experience in the field that is probably outside the volunteers on the CoM. If this is something to proceed with, and I feel it probably is, then they will need support to avoid stumbling around learning on the go and reaping the reward of condemnation if things go awry.

With all this expertise clearly flying around I am sure the CoM would welcome some voluntary support as to the detail, in which the devil lies, on how to proceed. Will need a business case to support the logic flow, ensure any burden is not onerously placed on individuals and technical advice from the experts for the benefit of all. Dick

Henry, and Ella, Well done and a fine example from a younger member, just what the classic car movement needs and an inspiration to the many. Sure we will hear more at the next Southern gathering. Dick

Welcome to classic car ownership! This was the standard (sic) way of soft top design at the time, if you have a look at Sprites/Midgets you will see the same arrangement. The glass should sit against a longer piece of material on the hood aperture with a shorter flap that overhangs the glass to direct the rain outside. However, material and frame distortion over time means this does not always occur. Dick

Laon Historique had a little bit of everything, showing off and an entertaining 'road trip' event, even if those driving solo found it nigh impossible to deal with page after page of Tulip notes on narrow country roads with high crops to give you no warning of speeding Frenchman. I am close to the ferry ports but even so still managed nearly 600 miles over 3 days. Just need to find a way to stay cool in a Gt6 Mk1, which is NOT a clue to start that ball rolling again. John's view on internal noise raises an interesting point, and one I would agree with, given the recent comments on a different thread about exhaust systems; the vast majority of Triumphs at Laon seemed to have the 'wheelbarrow' type. I have little sound deadening in the GT6 and a 3.63 diff but perhaps 35 years at sea as a gunnery officer has some benefits.

I would seriously follow up the steel frame suggestion, cost saving can go into a pit or ...... There are some excellent, flexible, designs out there and the insulated versions will make winter work a treat and also reduce the condensation issue so prevalent in detached concrete structures (practical experience). They can also prove less obtrusive to the neighbours if you pick the correct colour(s). Dick

Further to Richard's comments having had a problem last year enroute Classic Le Mans, and subsequently fitting heat reflective sleeve http://www.hilltop-products.co.uk/cable-sleeving-protection/heat-reflective-sleeving/hilflex-afs.html Whilst chasing down temperatures along the fuel line from before the pump to the carbs that there was noticeable (15c) variation between the front and rear carb inlet temperatures. I could only put this down to the gap between the S/S heat shields and the manifold heat rising through the gap. Problem invariably apparent after being stuck in traffic and then cleared, well that problem did, once cooled down underway. Dick

When I restored my GT6 10 years ago I purchased a complete system from a large supplier and the manifold would not align with the studs; helpfully the engine was still on a stand. After sending me three different ones still no joy so returned the lot; my contacts in the dockyard reckoned the manufacturer had whipped it off the jig with allowing time for it to cool after welding. A Jigsaw supplied one fitted straight off and has been no problem other than the same as Pete's experience of a tight fit against the block, spookily I came up with the same solution by rerouting the byepass hose. Dick

Well I am going using the Newhaven- Dieppe ferry on Friday morning. Any other Forum readers bound for La belle France? Dick

Pete's correct, as per usual!

Doug, Adding shaped plates and using J clips on the gearbox cover plus screws has worked for me. Hopefully the photo makes in clear. Dick

And to complete Pete's 'tan=opp/adj' I recall reciting 'silly old Henry caught a hairy toad one afternoon' endlessly. Finally found it useful doing astro navigation, but that is really taking thread drift too far! Dick