- 1. Biggles Crankshaft (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 21:42:51 EDT
- OK, long story short. Three weeks ago (trying to be very good about maintenance) I checked radiator fluid level and forgot to replace the cap! (Feeling dumb just admitting it) Before I realized it--
- /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00235.html (7,830 bytes)
- 2. Re: gear box lube (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2003 16:52:25 EDT
- I have found the Sta-Lube at O'Rieley's, in quart size, less than $4. I have found Royal Purple synthetic at NAPA at about $8 a quart. Joe Garrison Edmond, OK /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing lis
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00010.html (7,184 bytes)
- 3. Re: hubpuller (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 15:51:16 EDT
- Even easier and cheaper to use a floor press. But I like the ingenuity and creativity of Larry's puller. Heck half of the fun is thinking up neat ways to get things done on our cars. Nice job Larry!
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00296.html (7,201 bytes)
- 4. Re: hubpuller (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 May 2003 17:54:47 EDT
- Sorry you are right about using the bare hub, but I bolt on an old wheel and that spreads out the load. I have a crude drawing if interested. Joe(G) :-) /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00302.html (7,113 bytes)
- 5. Re: Is this the ugliest Spitfire ??? (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 17:12:50 EDT
- Well, it is the "very unusual and rare DUTTON FIBREGLASS CONVERSION KIT,front and rear." I guess that gives it a certain "air". Certainly a "sporty" thing in a dashing sort of "I' ve just got to make
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00370.html (7,734 bytes)
- 6. Re: Is this the ugliest Spitfire ??? (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 18:44:37 EDT
- Hey wait, I just thought of something. The 2CV is pretty ugly, but it is SO UGLY that it is cute (I'd love to have one). Maybe this could fall under that category? Could also be that I have been out
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00375.html (7,732 bytes)
- 7. More U-joint Frustration (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 18:55:51 EST
- OK, I am long past patience! I replaced u-joints on the half shafts way back long time ago, not easy, but I got it done. I am now attempting to do the same on the driveshaft. I have tried everything!
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00329.html (7,241 bytes)
- 8. '70 dual brake master question (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 21:27:46 EST
- I am needing to rebuild a cylinder, and I seem to remember someone saying that the diagram in the Haynes manual is in error. Is this correct, and if so is there a photo somewhere on the Internet? Th
- /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00041.html (6,834 bytes)
- 9. Troubleshooting help (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 23:36:25 EST
- Paul, John, any others (and I am sure there are many others) I need some advice in pinpointing a problem. My Spit seems to do fairly well, it will drive around the block without too much problem, an
- /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00286.html (7,479 bytes)
- 10. Re: Ultimate V8 For Spitfires (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 23:57:30 EDT
- Good point, has anybody thought about putting a Fireblade or , 'Busa engine in a Spit- not a V8 but 150++ hp. and a 12000 redline (Spitfireblade?) Mount it sideways and use the cycle box with 6 spee
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00329.html (7,849 bytes)
- 11. Re: Ultimate V8 For Spitfires (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 02:08:10 EDT
- The Locost Lotus Replica guys, and even Caterham themselves turn the 'blade engine so that the exhaust pipes face the left side of the car (drivers side in US). That points the driveshaft and front
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00331.html (8,698 bytes)
- 12. SU Identification (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 21:21:48 EST
- Well, I guess it had to happen sooner or later. I have traded for 2 years on eBay without a hitch, now I gotta problem. I have a set of SU's that aren't near what they were described. They were desc
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00374.html (7,639 bytes)
- 13. re:SU Identification (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:39:39 EST
- I figured it out. Another group member jogged my brain -there was a tag on one carb-under a mile of crud. They are VOLVO carbs. Now keep your fingers crossed it was an honest mistake that can be res
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00375.html (6,647 bytes)
- 14. Tilton Brake Master (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 12:36:57 -0400
- I have a friend who has a Tilton 1" universal brakke master. This is a larger diameter than the Spitfire, what differences will it make that I should consider? Anyone have any experience Joe Garrison
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00014.html (6,959 bytes)
- 15. Windshield installation (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 22:14:15 EDT
- OK Guys; I am finally ready to reinstall the windshield, the car is getting close to done--Except I can't figure out this windshield gasket!!! I have checked out diagrams at Spitfire.com, it shows th
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00028.html (6,808 bytes)
- 16. More windshield seal questions (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 16:02:21 EDT
- Hey thanks for the help so far, but my major question is about which slot holds what! My gasket has four slots, I am sure two of them must be involved with the finish strip. My question is about whic
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00032.html (7,128 bytes)
- 17. If it ain't one ting, is a next!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 18:57:20 EDT
- I am finding myself vexed!! Took the car out for a quick (untagged) drive around the block (first one!!). Yesterday the turn signals worked, today they didn' and neither did the temp or fuel gauges!
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00102.html (7,250 bytes)
- 18. (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 13:40:16 EDT
- Hey Group; There has been lots of discussion about installing a drain plug on the diff. I am preparing to do this. Where should I place the hole? I don't want to drill into anything tender!!!! I am g
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00366.html (6,978 bytes)
- 19. (no subject) should have been Drain plug (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 15:44:41 EDT
- Thanks Michael, Liv, and Joe. The flat spot it is!! I was going to use a 1/4 NP square head plug, many diff's seem to use this. It requires a 7/16 hole to tap. I don't think that it will leak. Any di
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00369.html (6,672 bytes)
- 20. I got a front window!!!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Jdgar0649@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 15:52:43 EDT
- Thanks to all who offer advice a few weeks ago on windshield installation. I have just finished the job, and while it was not really easy, it was MUCH less difficult than I had expected. For those in
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00370.html (6,989 bytes)
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