Hey gang--I want to replace the brake shoes on my 80 TR7. One drum comes off easily but the other will not budge. I have tried tapping it with a hammer and...
Bruce Make sure to back off your brake adjuster. Squirt some WD-40 where the drum contacts the hub. Whack the outer edge of the drum with a heavy rubber ...
Hey everyone. I just got the All Triumph Drive-In form the organization committee and have placed it on the PTOA website (www.portlandtriumph.org). The...
To Whom It May Concern: Hello, my name is Vaughn Weeks. I live here in Medford Oregon. I contacted Moss Motors and they gave me your e-mail address to get in...
Hi Vaughn. Welcome to the group! One of the first places I'd check is www.triumphspitfire.com. They have a Spitfire specific message group that could...
Hello Patrick, Thanks Patrick for the info. I try them this next week to find out what they have. Take care. Vaughn [Non-text portions of this message have...
Vaughn: For used parts, try British Auto Works. They respond to emails, so visit their web site at www.britishautoworks.com. Vance ... From:...
Vance Navarrette
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Jan 15, 2006 12:26 am
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Thanks Vance, I'll try them out this week also. Thanks. Vaughn ... From: PTOA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:PTOA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vance Navarrette Sent:...
Very cool venue! We just got back from a trip down the Oregon coast and stopped at the Spruce Goose on the way back. Make sure you allow time to visit the ...
I believe the organizing committee is trying to arrange just that. ;-) So Saara, if we did make arrangements for having the obligitory Spitfire/Spitfire...
There will be a lot of time in/around the Museum... You can go in during the Saturday show (the banquet cost covers entrance to the museum) or before the...
If you wanted to see more ATDI pictures taken last August in Olympia, check out Tyee TR's website, go to photo gallery. All the pictures along the lake and a...
Well, I've got the frame completely stripped and ready to be blasted and painted. Everything looks to be in surprisingly excellent shape, and I've documented,...
Hello again, This is Vaughn again down here in Medford. I am new with the group and new to owning a Triumph. I was inquiring about the practicallity of owning,...
Hi Vaughn, Triumphs are pretty easy to work on but for the novice I would recommend you obtain the best running Spitfire you can afford. This way you can ...
Brian, I don't know about a TR4A (if I remember right that is the TR that you have) on my TR250 fuel line did run along the frame but I think it was on the...
Thanks for your e-mail. What I have so for is I bought this 68 Spitfire for $500.00. I have the brake system done, I improvised on the master cylinder with a...
Vaughn, Retract my previous email:-) I've heard of some Rotary Spits...I think Ray and Dortha Marty's son had one years ago. Gary Walker has a GT6 with a...
Hi. This is Bob in Newport. I can tell you my story and maybe it will help...I bought a running Spitfire that had had quite a bit of work done on the...
Robert Fuller
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Feb 9, 2006 6:30 pm
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I appreciate any and all the info and comments. That's what I was looking for is short cuts, (been there, this is what I did, stuff), like your rubber parts...
Vaughn, go to www.triumphspitfire.com. There is some good info on motor swaps as well as a great discussion board that has had a lot of info passed around. ...
Thanks for the reply. How do you find those articles on that web site? I have visited that web site but didn't know how to research. I have a 68 MK3. I don't...
Try going here. http://www.triumphspitfire.com/engineswap.html It's under the "How To" section in "More Power" tips. Took a bit for me to find again. BTW,...
Vaughn You might want to contact British Auto Works. They are located in North Plains-just outside Portland. They may have a complete 1500 motor. Try to keep...
Brian You can order replacement fuel lines from Classic Tubing. I can't find their website in my clutter. Do a google search under classictubing.com. they are ...
Thanks Mike. I have been talking to Stan there at British Auto Works. He has a small 1296cc engine that runs but wasn't sure about the 1500 engines.Thanks. ...
PTOA Freinds, As a member of the Portland Trail Blazers front office, I want to extend to you a great opportunity to purchase tickets to see GREAT GAMES at...
Thanks Mike. Mine is actually in perfect shape, albeit a little misshapen from removal I suspect. I just don't know where it routes thru the frame. Thanks for...
Hello again! OK, after spending countless hours scrubbing parts in the parts washer, I'm ready to re-assemble the front suspension. BUT… looking at the two...
I have a 75 Spitfire and it has a chronic problem with the small dowel/pin that secures the cap over the gearshift lever and spring assembly (the cap goes over...
