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Finally throwing in the towel on TR6 timing

Today I changed the distributor on the TR6 from a Powerspark (simonbbc) back to the original Lucas 22D6 and lumenition electronic ignition.

I followed the correct procedure, setting cylinder 1 at TDC noting the rotor position pointing to cylinder 1 le

Started by John White in Technical

4 Replies · Reply by Niall Power Jul 2, 2024

Technical Morning request - GT6 engine removal

Hi all, as mentioned in today's monthly meeting, i was hoping to run a technical morning to remove the engine from my GT6 MKIII that is undergoing a restoration. I had mentioned possibly a Saturday in February but i actually may need to push it out u

Started by Shane Gilmartin in Technical

34 Replies · Reply by Bren Walls Mar 11, 2024

Spitfire Air Cleaner

Hi all, When I bought my 1973 Spitfire 1300 the air cleaner box had been removed leaving the air filters exposed. My question is, do you think it's ok to leave the filters exposed like this or should I reattach the air cleaner box and hoses? Does it

Started by Johnny Broderick in Technical

3 Replies · Reply by Simon Kelly Jul 6, 2023

High throttle at start-up

Hi all,
I'm quite new to pretending that I know anything about preparing my Spitfire 1500 from 1977 - and my limited knowledge is getting me stuck.

The background: I was driving the other weekend and felt that the engine would sometime lose power if I

Started by Tim B. Morthorst in Technical

4 Replies · Reply by Stephen Grant Apr 11, 2023

TR4 Front wheel Hub wanted

Hi All

A chap I work with is restoring a TR4 which is stuck in a shed for years missing the front left wheel hub. Has anyone got one ( complete with wheel studs ) to sell please

Cheers

Alan Quinn

087 6686336

Started by Al quinn in Technical

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