- 41. heater control valve (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 21:03:43 -0600
- The gasket/diaphragm in my heater control valve has a cut in it and is leaking. I tried patching it, but it didn't fix the leak. Vicky B wants $40 for the valve and I can't find anyone that sells the
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00572.html (6,849 bytes)
- 42. rear axle bearing housing -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 11:57:29 -0600
- Mine has the same thing. I never thought much about it and just considered it a grease release hole. Please don't laugh at me. Kevin 12:50pm >>> OK now that I have my rear end put back together I fou
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00690.html (7,720 bytes)
- 43. heater controls -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 15:07:10 -0600
- The hot/cold cable goes to the heater control valve on the platform of your firewall. You can lube the valve with some lithium grease, or I'm sure someone else has a better alternative for lubing it.
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00702.html (8,105 bytes)
- 44. re: heater controls (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 07:24:58 -0600
- I think that the metal sleeve resides in the middle of the guide that connects to the cable. And I think that it is ultimately held by a moon clip at the bottom of the valve. You should be able to ge
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00723.html (8,034 bytes)
- 45. tire problems update (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 15:26:11 -0600
- In short, after a battle with the manager and his supervisor over my tires cracking apart, they decided to replace them. Although I have to pay for balancing and roadhazard again. After they pulled t
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00185.html (6,901 bytes)
- 46. RE: Modern silencers (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 11:06:40 -0600
- I took my spitfire to the local muffler shop and they fit one without too much price. Since it was not made for the spit, they didn't warranty the muffler. I agree with you on the problems of the lou
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00459.html (7,317 bytes)
- 47. RE: tonneau fasteners and steering columns (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 07:25:23 -0500
- I've never "telescoped" the steering column, but I do have advice on those u-bolts. They are brittle and be very careful when you tighten them because they will break without too much torque. I've br
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00002.html (7,145 bytes)
- 48. Re: Installing New Carpet -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 08:20:22 -0500
- I used the 3M product and it worked fairly well. It will have problems if you have a cat get inside and try to make a nest. The stupid cat pulled the carpet from the foot well. I HATE CATS!! I don't
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00148.html (7,203 bytes)
- 49. Alternator Conversion -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:08:19 -0500
- You can still get a rebuilt alternator from Autozone, and I think that if you pay a few more bucks, you can get it with a lifetime warranty. It's what I did, Kevin Hello all. Foolishly drove my car t
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00380.html (8,188 bytes)
- 50. What is the best hood (Top) to buy?? -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 14:30:29 -0500
- I got a really nice tan canvas one from Caribou Canvas. The price was within that of a vinyl one. Kevin I'm finishing up ordering all the things to put back on the Spit when it gets back from paintin
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00388.html (7,364 bytes)
- 51. failing U-jints -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 08:45:47 -0500
- few years back and I will be doing them again this week or next. Mine have been going bad for a year or so now, so it is time to stop turning up the radio to ignore the problem. Kevin 09:26am >>> He
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00486.html (7,648 bytes)
- 52. on board spares list -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 16:59:00 -0500
- Everything that you can fit in the trunk! I even read once that you should carry an extra clutch. I carry: 1) all the tools that are necessary - including duct tape 2) extra hoses - including duct ta
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00616.html (7,758 bytes)
- 53. whats that on my prop shaft! HELP (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 17:07:38 -0500
- I took on the task to change my prop shaft u-joints and I found something strange on the transmission end. I have never seen a CV-joint, but I think that is what it is. I can't tell if it is welded o
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00617.html (7,183 bytes)
- 54. u-joint experience today (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 17:23:19 -0500
- Made as short as possible, for those with tiny attention spans as myself. I took on the task of changing my prop shaft u-joints today and I experienced some problems that I thought might help some of
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00618.html (7,526 bytes)
- 55. Re: grammar - was That gasket blew my head away (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 07:11:07 -0600
- No finger pointing here, I just want to help in some way. I found a web site last night while looking for information about the subjunctive form of a verb and you (any of you) might find it useful. I
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00765.html (8,254 bytes)
- 56. Blown head gasket, or worse? -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 08:32:33 -0600
- I can't think of it being anything else other than the head gasket. Unless someones been putting water in your crank case. Kevin I've noticed this twice now, a creamy substance in the rocker cover, m
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00767.html (8,318 bytes)
- 57. brake lines: do I need that thing? (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 11:51:43 -0600
- I'm replacing my rear brake lines with stainless steel lines, and I need to know why the current flexible line connects to a solid line that goes under the drive (axel) shaft and then into the cylind
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00814.html (6,873 bytes)
- 58. bad tire experience (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 12:02:11 -0600
- I purchased a set of Goodyear Regattas from Kmart two years ago. My car gets driven a couple of times a week as it has for the last five or so years. The two rear tires are displaying a huge case of
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00815.html (7,074 bytes)
- 59. RE: Header installation (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 19:50:27 -0500
- I had to raise (tilt) the engine a bit to get mine in. The worst part was grinding away a good half inch of the headers mounting plate to get it mounted. I'm not sure of the reason it is made that wa
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00096.html (7,709 bytes)
- 60. Steel Brakes Lines - GT6 -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 06:53:37 -0500
- Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies is where I got mine. 1-800-688-6946. I found their's to be of high quality. Kevin I'm redoing the brakes on my old beloved and was wondering if anyone knows where I can g
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00192.html (7,236 bytes)
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