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1. FREE GT6 body and frame -rolling chassis (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 12:28:36 -0500
Greetings to the list. I have a 72 GT6 that's been mostly dissembled. It's missing the front bonnet, engine and tranny. Frame has surface rust on it but is otherwise in good (read straight) condition
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01152.html (7,429 bytes)

2. Spit 6 conversion (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 10:05:16 -0500
Well as a few on the list know, I spent the 4th of July weekend doing a engine swap on my spitfire. As this is my primary means of transportation, it HAD to be running by the 5th of July. I was using
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00204.html (8,920 bytes)

3. RE: Spit 6 conversion (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 12:57:43 -0500
I though I could do the complete swap in 2 days, ended up taking 3 1/2 by the time all the bugs were worked out. I also had to swap out the Speedo and tach as the gt6 Speedo cable is not compatible w
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00220.html (7,622 bytes)

4. Spit 6 ignition (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:21:11 -0500
I don't suppose anyone on the list has an old Allison xr700 distributor rotor for a 6 cylinder engine. This is the part that fits on the distributor shaft that runs through the pickup module. My 69 G
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00500.html (6,616 bytes)

5. GT6 carb problems? (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:27:54 -0500
Check your rear carb float level. If you pull the rear bowl and find no gas (I did once) the float could be misadjust or the needle valve clogged. Should be some deposits on the rear plugs unless you
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00557.html (6,712 bytes)

6. Differential hop (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 07:44:30 -0500
Sounds like your clutch disk is slipping or warped. Or could be oil of the clutch disk. Had this happen in an old 63 Volvo (first car). Ben Bacon 79 Spit 6 (Daily driver) Swapping out the tranny and
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00753.html (6,584 bytes)

7. Spit 6 conversion update (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 13:17:40 -0500
Greetings to the list, Just a quick update on my spit 6 project, Spent the last weekend changing the tranny and differential out on my spit 6 daily driver, while the wife and kids were away at her si
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00849.html (8,460 bytes)

8. GT6 rear spring on a spitfire (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 12:39:27 -0500
<-- Digest mode off Greetings to the list I have a 69 GT6 rear spring in good condition. I'm wondering if this will fit on a 79 spitfire. I'm going to replace my differential on the spitfire this wee
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01004.html (7,264 bytes)

9. 79 spitfire for Sale (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 08:44:52 -0600
I'm sorry to report that I am offering my spitfire up for sale. This is due to several reasons, the two main ones being that I have four cars in a three car driveway and that I find myself traveling
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00049.html (7,314 bytes)

10. Rough idle (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 08:16:24 -0600
Greetings All My engine has had a slight rough idle ever sense it was brought back to life. It acted like a burnt valve. I did a tissue test at the tail pipe and observed it being pulled in during th
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00061.html (8,279 bytes)

11. RE: Rough idle (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 08:44:47 -0600
The distributor is electronic and has an old Allison (Now crane) XR700 module. I will check the shaft for play though. Re: engine missing Is there any wear in the distributor? If the shaft wobbles, t
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00063.html (7,026 bytes)

12. Rear end alignment (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 11:26:15 -0500
I've a question about rear end alignment. My 79 spitfire appears to be sagging a bit to the right rear. The right rear wheel looks to have too much camber as the tire is showing more wear on the insi
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00229.html (7,390 bytes)

13. RE: Rear end alignment (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 07:50:10 -0500
I checked the spring mounting last night. Found that half of the rubber pad was missing, the right hand side to be exact, from the center mount. I put a small bit of rubber in the end of the mount as
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00256.html (7,816 bytes)

14. Engine question (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 09:59:24 -0500
I've a question for the list. My spitfire does not ("Will not") want to rev higher then about 5200 RPM. Up to 5000 rpm it's quite strong, then it just seems to hit a ceiling. The car has an old Allis
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00384.html (7,124 bytes)

15. RE: Mark IV RadiatorYOu (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:15:37 -0500
With no overdrive, at 65mph (4500rpm), 7500' elevation, and 95 deg temps OK, I think I have a partial answer for you. At 7500' the mass density of air is quite a bit less then at sea level. This has
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00605.html (7,283 bytes)

16. near match Paint (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 15:46:55 -0500
If you go to an auto paint store they should be able to custom color match your existing paint. I had this done on my spitfire, and the match was perfect. In addition, I had them make up a couple of
/html/spitfires/1999-09/msg01004.html (7,498 bytes)

17. Engine Temperature (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 12:53:41 -0500
I'm a fairly new spitfire owner having purchased a 79 spit in non running condition two months ago. I've been driving it for about two weeks. I've noticed that the engine temperature gauge usually ru
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00876.html (8,163 bytes)

18. RE: Engine Temperature (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 13:45:15 -0500
Thanks, I must have missed it in the manual. I really need to read the manual more. On page 80 of the Haynes Manual, it states, "...with the engine at normal operating temperature, the temperature ga
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00878.html (9,252 bytes)

19. RE: Engine Temperature / fuel mileage (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 16:31:10 -0500
That's what I thought, So I went out at lunch today and purchased a new needle and diaphragm. (It's nice working only a few miles from Victoria British.) I'll try that first and then change the jet i
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00987.html (7,453 bytes)

20. RE: Engine Temperature / fuel mileage (score: 1)
Author: Ben Bacon <Ben@HEI-KC.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 12:45:48 -0500
I'm not sure if it was the needle or the diaphragm, but the carb is definitely running much better / leaner. I did buy the Allan key adjuster. I'll check the mileage this next week and see where the
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01106.html (8,135 bytes)

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