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1. Re: Mallory unilite distributor (score: 1)
Author: "Michael T. Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 14:28:49 -0500
I put an electronic Mallory distributor on my '77 Spitfire 1500 and it is great. The sources for Mallory distributors are Century Performance (www.centuryperformance.com and 775-746-4887) and Summit
/html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00449.html (8,746 bytes)

2. Fw: finding your rim size (score: 1)
Author: "Michael T. Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 18:09:18 -0400
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/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00244.html (7,564 bytes)

3. Re: 1000 - 1184 - 1248 (score: 1)
Author: "Michael T. Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:03:59 -0400
The number is the speedometer's calibration factor. It stands for the number of speedometer cable revolutions needed to advance the odometer 1 mile. (Also, the same number of revolutions/minute will
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00328.html (9,064 bytes)

4. Re: Tire Replacement Questions (score: 1)
Author: "Michael T. Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 22:02:57 -0400
The stock tire size for a Spitfire 1500 is 155SR13. This is equivalent to 155/80R13. I personally like the 175/70R13 size. It is 20 mm (0.79") wider, but due to the lower aspect ratio, the outer tir
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00239.html (8,219 bytes)

5. Crankshaft Thrust Washers for a Spitfire 1500 (score: 1)
Author: "Michael T. Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 06:07:29 -0400
Does anyone in the group know what the thickness is on a set of "standard" thrust washers? My catalogs show STD, 0.005 oversize, and 0.015 oversize, but do not provide the actual thicknesses of the p
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00000.html (6,659 bytes)

6. ENGINE SWAPPING (score: 1)
Author: "Michael T. Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 18:23:56 -0400
I have done a lot of web browsing lately, looking for engine swaps people have done in the past to their Spitfires. With the exception of installing a GT6 engine, the only engine swaps that I have fo
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00634.html (8,678 bytes)

7. Re: Vapor Lock (score: 1)
Author: "Michael T. Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 22:39:20 -0500
I don't know about the heat shield, but I did try a couple of things that helped when I had vapor lock problems during the hot summers in Atlanta. First, I changed to an electric fuel pump. That mak
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00049.html (8,234 bytes)

8. Which grade oil when using an oil cooler? (score: 1)
Author: "Michael T. Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 19:23:12 -0500
I am installing a 13-row oil oil cooler on my '77 1500. Since I have an auxiliary electric fan mounted to the front of the radiator, I will mount the cooler farther forward to just behind the grill.
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00190.html (7,765 bytes)

9. Re: Which grade oil when using an oil cooler? (score: 1)
Author: "Michael T. Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 18:35:22 -0500
Thanks everyone! It looks like an oil cooler thermostat is the Michael Altomare year (Celsius) and I fitted have will considering the be block
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00256.html (9,232 bytes)

10. Re: TR7-Spitfire-Hub (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 22:43:27 -0500
Yes, the bolt pattern is the same, but the studs on the TR7 are larger in diameter than those on the Spitfire. (I used the wheels from my '77 Spitfire temporarily on my '75 TR7 a couple of years ago.
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00472.html (6,995 bytes)

11. Re: return of Excess Crancase Pressure thread... (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 17:53:47 -0500
I did something very similar on my 1500. I previously added an electric fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator when I changed my carb to the 32/36 Weber and Canon manifold. I made a plate with a 1/2 i
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00082.html (10,072 bytes)

12. Re: Centre Dash Question (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 22:28:00 -0500
I think that the 3rd light is the EGR service warning indicator. I have an owner's handbook for a '76 (even though my car is a '77) - the EGR light is shown as the left-hand indicator, with the cente
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00117.html (7,750 bytes)

13. Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator, Do I Need it? (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 17:52:01 -0500
Yes, you still need the fuel pressure regulator. I have one on my car since my DGV Weber flooded at idle without it. Also, a Weber carburetor book that I have (written by Pat Braden) says that a pre
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00632.html (7,938 bytes)

14. Re: Cylinder head interchangeability (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 23:01:43 -0400
You are right about the flat top pistons in the '76 engine. I used the flat tops in my '77 1500 to increase the compression ratio. I don't know of any reasons why you could not do the same for your
/html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00257.html (11,153 bytes)

15. Re: fuel pressure and Weber DGV problems (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 23:12:05 -0400
I had exactly the same problem with my '77 when I switched to the Weber 15 years ago. (You won't regret the change.) I recommend that you stay with the electric pump and find a fuel pressure regulat
/html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00258.html (8,766 bytes)

16. Fuel Tank/Repair or Replacement (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@Prodigy.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 13:24:26 -0400
Has anyone had to either repair or replace their fuel tank? The tank on my '77 1500 has developed a leak that I'll have to either repair (if possible) or install a replacement. If I have to replace i
/html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00663.html (7,282 bytes)

17. Re: Spit tire size (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 18:25:19 -0400
The 155SR13 tire is equivalent to 155/80R13. Michael Altomare '77 Spitfire 1500
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00078.html (7,925 bytes)

18. Re: rebuilding the engine, with more than one question (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 17:27:54 -0400
Shotpeening and case hardening do have very little in common, but so does grit or bead blasting and shotpeening. I'll explain: - Case hardening is a heat-treat process whereby the outer layer of mate
/html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00589.html (9,858 bytes)

19. Re: BHP ? (score: 1)
Author: "Michael Altomare" <MTAltomare@prodigy.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 21:21:08 -0400
I don't necessarily agree about not passing the smog test with a Weber. I rebuilt my 1500 using a standard cam (the hi-lift cam made the engine too "lumpy" at idle), dual valve springs, high compress
/html/spitfires/1999-07/msg01028.html (13,715 bytes)

20. RE: Colortune (score: 1)
Author: MTAltomare@prodigy.net
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:42:22 -0800
I've got one. It works pretty well, but you have to work fairly quickly to keep the glass from getting too dark to see through if you are running rich. All you have to do is replace a spark plug with
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00871.html (7,150 bytes)

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