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The Classic Marque

My first thought is a stuck valve hitting a piston, especially after a long break. But you said that all looked good. A broken crank could do it but seems unlikely to happen at turnover, although it can still turn all four pistons and be broken. It couldn't hurt to lift the distributor out just to see if the engine moves without it. Oil pump seems unlikely as well. Does it make a hard clunk when y...

As mentioned above, Ian, it is indeed the tiny hole (about 30 thou?) and which I think of as a pressure-equalising port, which was very slightly blocked. The main fluid port M is fine.I'm travelling for a few days, but will then put up a photo for reference- I'm keen to learn what is the "correct" diameter to enable the smaller port to do its job. I remember Tony Slattery mentioning drilling one o...

Coincidently Guy, I've been looking into this too.

I need to drive my uncle's Spitfire in order to sell it.

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Hi guys, I‘m looking for inspiring input.
A week ago, I started the engine (XPAG) after the winter break. As usual, I let it crank with ignition off for a short period to get the oil flowing. Then, with ignition on, the engine started ok but died after a few seconds - too little choke. Quite normal after a long break. On the second try, I got an unusual noise and the engine blocked. So badl...

Any advice or experience in getting short term cover for a Spridget? The default assumption is for a full year's cover. I would want a couple of weeks, or maybe a month.

I've an idea one can insure and then cancel within 14 days but that clearly isn't really intended for my situation is it!

I have removed the pedal box from my '73 V8GT, to replace both master cylinders.
Between the M/c and the frame mounting face there is a brass shim. In this case 0.008".
Why is it there, and will the thickness vary, to fulfil its function?

I fitted a single multiplug into the wiring harness feeding to the bonnet on my frogeye. Not strictly necessary before putting bonnet back on, but it would be easier. It means I just have the one plug to disconnect, rather than disconnecting all of the various lights and indicators separately when I feel the urge to remove the bonnet.

Things at the back near the bulkhead. heater box works well including the matrix. related to the battery and terminals. brake and clutch master cylinder adjustment/replacement. Oil the bonnet hinges.

Thanks. I'll update my list on my links pages

And vendors:
Here is a list of recommended folks
Calico Ceramic (parts )Coatings, Denver NC.
DLC, PVD, PECVD, Teflon, Thermal Coatings Calico Coatings
704 483 2202 ask for Dave
Tom Lange MGT Repair 207 288 0978 tlange@acadia.net
Ed McCord ebay westmidlandsengineering,847 830 7193
edson49tc@aol.com
Doug Pelton FTFU ebay "cleanoutthegarage "
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