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61. Re: "Screw to Win" (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 92 13:23:28 EST
I have been a Carroll Smith fan ever since I found "Engineer to Win" some years back. However this time I think he has crossed the line from recommending good stuff because it's good to being a paid
/html/british-cars/1992-11/msg00404.html (7,134 bytes)

62. Wanted: Spit crank pulley (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 92 09:16:01 EST
I'm looking for a crank pulley in good condition for a Spitfire 1500. Is there one out there? Hopefully, Tim
/html/british-cars/1992-11/msg00461.html (6,373 bytes)

63. Mazda 121 (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 92 09:18:55 EDT
I just got back from a vacation during which I spent some time in Vienna. The street was littered with brand new Mazda 121s, which have got to be the cutest 4-door cars produced today. If Miss Marple
/html/british-cars/1992-09/msg00401.html (7,049 bytes)

64. ROTUS (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 92 08:50:38 EDT
Are they going to call it The Eran? Tim
/html/british-cars/1992-08/msg00230.html (6,361 bytes)

65. Head gaskets, sealing, and oil leaks (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Sun, 3 May 92 13:25:39 EDT
I think one of the reasons for chronic head gasket sealing problems has not been mentioned here. The stud holes in my Spitfire are not relieved at all, and when I last removed the head and swept the
/html/british-cars/1992-05/msg00039.html (7,161 bytes)

66. Oil cooler location on Spitfire (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Tue, 12 May 92 09:47:25 EDT
I have a 1980 Spitfire, with a slanted radiator, in front of which I'd like to install a 13-row MOCAL full-width oil cooler. I have checked out the packaging of the radiator, and have noticed that it
/html/british-cars/1992-05/msg00233.html (7,276 bytes)

67. Re: carpets and tops (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Fri, 22 May 92 09:13:13 EDT
Does anyone know anything about Classic Auto Interiors (Doraville, GA)? Their prices on carpet sets are pretty good; same is true of their convertible tops. Examples: MGB Mk II, cut pile nylon carpet
/html/british-cars/1992-05/msg00465.html (7,487 bytes)

68. Spit oil cooler mounting, rocker feed (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 92 14:40:14 EDT
I have a 13-row full-width Mocal oil cooler that I just got from Pegasus, together with sandwich plate and hoses from TriumphTune, for my Spitfire 1500 (with slanted radiator). What is the canonical
/html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00724.html (7,373 bytes)

69. Oil for break-in (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 92 10:29:34 EST
I like Castrol, but I wonder about this- first I've heard. I know you don't want to use synthetics for breakin anyhow. There are a lot of variables in materials & dimensions which could make this tr
/html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00316.html (7,083 bytes)

70. Oil to use for break-in (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 92 20:22:19 EST
I can't remember who requested this, but I promised it: I used Valvoline Straight 30-weight **NON-DETERGENT** oil for break-in, as recommended by one of the shops that did some machine work for me wh
/html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00430.html (6,609 bytes)

71. Re: TR6 clutch master/slave repair (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 93 15:15:36 EST
I just replaced the clutch master on my Spitfire. I ordered a generic Girling master from Pegasus Racing at a savings of ~ $30 over Brit parts places. There were two differences. The pushrod was thre
/html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00024.html (7,970 bytes)

72. Spit seat wanted (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 93 18:07:52 EST
I'm looking for a driver's side seat for a '80 spitfire. Prefer black, decent condition. Tim
/html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00227.html (6,281 bytes)

73. Re: Cosworth BDG, sports racer (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 93 11:30:13 EST
Many thanks to Dave Williams, Michael Sands, Chris Kantarjiev, and Mark Niedzielski for the helpful suggestions and information regarding engines suitable for a mid-engined sports-racer type car! A g
/html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00257.html (7,829 bytes)

74. Re: Wounded LBC dignity... (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 93 13:47:20 EST
How about an MGB with wire wheel *COVERS* ?
/html/british-cars/1992-01/msg00317.html (7,216 bytes)

75. leaky clutch cylinder (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 91 20:05:13 EST
I just cleaned brake fluid off my left pants cuff. You see, I drive a Spitfire. I hadn't had to do it in a while, because the last time I "redid" the clutch, I honed the master and slave cylinders ou
/html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00024.html (7,677 bytes)

76. Spit Clutch Master Cylinder (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 91 09:53:59 EST
Well, I'm more than grateful for all the replies concerning my leaky master cylinder question. It's clearly an issue near to many. I have thought about the fact that the clutch is depressed more OFTE
/html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00103.html (7,105 bytes)

77. Ginetta GIFs? (score: 1)
Author: drabik@solaris.gatech.edu (Timothy J. Drabik)
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 91 10:08:50 EST
Did someone say they had a GIF of a Ginetta? I'm looking around at "elemental" sports cars. Tim
/html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00294.html (6,454 bytes)


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