- 1. Re: GasGauge Sender Unit Leak (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 17:14:21 -0500
- The sender unit gasket in my '79 is rubber, and has not leaked ever, despite several removals in order to calibrate the sender reading. Regards Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire (for sale!) Succasunna, NJ U
- /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00340.html (7,424 bytes)
- 2. 79 Spitfire For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2001 15:42:57 -0400
- Hi List, Regretfully I have suddenly found myself with insufficient garage space for my Spitfire, so I'm looking to sell it. This is a '79 rubber-bumpered model, with a very sound, fully rustproofed
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00153.html (7,903 bytes)
- 3. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] RE: Spitfire Ale (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2001 15:22:09 -0400
- Here in good ol' NJ, there is a microbrewery in Princeton by the name of "Triumph". They host a show (gathering actually, no judging) for our Triumph club every year. Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Succa
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00191.html (7,015 bytes)
- 4. Re: Hardtop Fit Question - 78 Spit (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2001 15:59:14 -0400
- The windscreen can also be pulled backwards if you (or a DPO) exit the car by pulling on the top of the windshield frame to stand up. How's the alignment between the leading edge of the side glass an
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00193.html (8,852 bytes)
- 5. Re: Leaning out a Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 20:39:53 -0400
- Hi Rob, Just a few comments: 1. Is the vacuum capsule on the dizzy working? Should retard the timing when connected. Timing is to be set with the capsule connected. If not spend 10 bucks on new elbow
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00299.html (10,001 bytes)
- 6. Stupid Emission Test Tricks WAS: Leaning out a Stromberg (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:29:16 -0400
- At 05:41 PM 10/12/2001 -0400, Greg Rowe wrote to: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>: In the '70s we got a car through the idle test by running it on a mixture of 50% gas and 50% isopropanol (sp?) alcohol (dry g
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00323.html (8,281 bytes)
- 7. Re: (over)heating feet (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 20:20:48 -0400
- What??? Ride around with the hood (top) UP?????? Booo!!!! :) :) Respectfully yours Atwell "toasty toes, frosty face" Haines 79 Spitfire (still open-air) Succasunna, NJ USA /// spitfires@autox.team.ne
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00525.html (7,476 bytes)
- 8. Re: Clutch bleeding (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 20:26:43 -0400
- Try propping the clutch pedal down overnight. This will allow trapped air to come up through the master cylinder (while you sleep!). Worked for me Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Succasunna, NJ USA /// sp
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00528.html (7,637 bytes)
- 9. RE: Some thoughts on engine swap, Lotus maybe?? (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2001 17:21:23 -0400
- That's for sure, it's really a W I D E engine with the induction plumbing. The Lotus Jensen/Healey engine is MUCH less than an F-car engine to rebuild, but it's not cheap either. For example, each va
- /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00162.html (8,280 bytes)
- 10. Re: Ok, I'm stumped (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Sat, 08 Sep 2001 22:15:06 -0400
- One way is to remove the sending unit, and look into the tank. (Don't try this just after filling up, however.) Make sure you have 150 miles or so on the tank! ;-O I don't think you can insert a stic
- /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00185.html (8,603 bytes)
- 11. Re: inner front bearing seal - soak in grease or oil ? (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 20:30:16 -0400
- At 06:29 PM 9/17/2001 -0700, Len Lubbers asked between mouthfuls: grease or oil before shoving the hub back on? Also which way does the seal install? >> I soaked my felt seals in oil and installed th
- /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00337.html (7,436 bytes)
- 12. List archives (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 21:47:49 -0400
- Having lost all my bookmarks a couple months ago, I need to ask: where are the List Archives? (I thought they were at ListQuest.com but that site is down...) Thanks Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Brainle
- /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00410.html (6,552 bytes)
- 13. Re: Unrelated rear spring question (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 22:30:57 -0400
- How much of that is labor? 'Cause new springs can be had for about $130 USD from the "Usual Suspects", on sale...and these come with new nylon "buttons" between the leaves, and upper eyelet bushings.
- /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00437.html (7,548 bytes)
- 14. Re: Intermittent poor running (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <Karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 18:09:48 -0400
- One thing that hasn't been suspected is the spark plug wires, cap or rotor. Richard doesn't mention the age of these items, but I have had cars that needed them, and have suffered similar symptoms. W
- /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00529.html (8,954 bytes)
- 15. Re: Shocks (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2001 09:14:37 -0400
- Hi Tyler, I had bad luck with the "made in India" generics available from one of the major suppliers. The shocks bound up, then leaked. And because they had been purchased two years prior (albeit onl
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00002.html (7,289 bytes)
- 16. Re: Glorious ride!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2001 09:25:42 -0400
- If you really want to experience the aromas of top-down motoring, try backing down a long driveway!!!!!! %-> Hey, I took a 50 mile drive in my Spitfire yesterday also. Check out my tan lines.... Also
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00003.html (7,130 bytes)
- 17. Re: I'm back! (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2001 18:23:09 -0400
- Hi John, Welcome back to the wonderful wacky world of Spitfires. Try sanding the rough pitted metal. Then when re-fitting the hose put some gasket cement (or RTV silicone) inside the hose to seal it.
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00031.html (8,613 bytes)
- 18. Re: Looking for Drive Resister (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2001 08:38:14 -0400
- On my '79 the Drive Resistor for the Lucas electronic ignition was mounted on the rearward side of the air pump bracket. The wires connecting to it are plain white. The Resistor itself is a little fi
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00064.html (7,505 bytes)
- 19. Re: Cooling system clean and repair (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2001 07:32:20 -0400
- Hi John, I dunno, maybe you should add more "drink beer" steps. :) IIRC, JB weld does not fully harden instantly. You may want to wait 24 hrs before sanding it smooth. Better buy another case of beer
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00093.html (8,559 bytes)
- 20. Re: Running hot still and rubbing my tires..... (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <karbuff@optonline.net>
- Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2001 22:04:27 -0400
- Hey Mike, I don't know if the timing is correct or not, but you could experiment and see if different advance calms the temp down for you. Also you don't mention system pressure. Does the Midge use a
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00170.html (8,433 bytes)
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