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41. re: Pivot pins on Midget/Spitfire 1500 trannies... in situ? (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 8:28:24 PDT; All my three rail trans have had a loose pin and throughout arm, frequent problem. If the pin you have shows wear I'd replace it. You should have a sorta corrugated sleeve bushing that wraps around; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00579.html (8,244 bytes)
42. re: Midget/Spitfire 1500 front engine leaking (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 8:47:59 PDT; Leaking from the front of the sump and timing cover is a very frequent occurrence on 1500's. I believe the front plate, behind the timing chain cover has at least two bolts that go through it into t; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00580.html (8,257 bytes)
43. Smog check fail- need parts or car (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 10:25:13 PDT; After a long restoration I was sent to the California Referee, Fail, I knew what I was missing. I need to obtain for a California 74 Spit an exhaust manifold with an EGR valve and the hose and nut th; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00009.html (6,993 bytes)
44. re: Clutch Slave/Master cylinder (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 15:35:16 PDT; You will need to remove the trans tunnel cover. You will first want to remove the clutch fluid line. Be careful here as that bolt tends to easily allow your wrench to round off the corners, vice gri; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00468.html (7,325 bytes)
45. Chassis Numbers (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 13:12:49 PDT; I have a bit of difference with the California DMV and Highway Patrol in what my 74 Spit's chassis number is. The number on the registration papers is FM0014686U and the numbers on the drivers door p; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00642.html (6,875 bytes)
46. re: Steering colum alignment (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:16:27 PDT; Congrats on the purchase of the 74. I just checked my 74 and my steering column cluster is more of 9:30 and 3:30 position. If you do find adjustment necessary be cautious of your steering lock and t; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00643.html (6,698 bytes)
47. re: Chassis Numbers-resolved (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Thu, 24 May 2001 14:29:45 PDT; The Highway Patrol Vin specialist just called and knew about Spitfires. He said the two zeros were just fillers that DMV puts in and that he did not want to issue a new vin because it would kill my a; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00644.html (6,841 bytes)
48. re: cylinder head re-torque (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 11:03:24 PDT; Have the engine warm rather than cold or hot. The reason is that as the engine heats up the bolts will be looser. I won't recommend hot because then when cool down occurs the torque will be greater t; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00677.html (7,015 bytes)
49. Tranny, how did you stop the oil leak (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 9:08:33 PDT; My 74 non overdrive tranny has two substantial oil leaks, between the trans and the extension shaft is the worst and at the end of the extension shaft. Looks like I need to drain oil then 1. disconne; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00357.html (7,546 bytes)
50. Trans rebuild - no reverse (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 9:16:36 PDT; 1971 to 1974 trans rebuild. My 74 trans was leaking out of the rear output shaft seal and between the output shaft housing and the trans housing. Dripping on the exhaust pipe produces smoke. My 74's; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00550.html (7,977 bytes)
51. Portland to Phoenix- Spit Breakdown in Redding (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 15:39:59 PDT; This in From Scott Baily doing the purchase a Spit in Portland and driving back to Phoenix in 52 hour trip. Just got a distress from Scott. He is in Redding with what sounds like a fuel problem. Car; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00609.html (7,301 bytes)
52. Portland to Phoenix- breakdown problem solved (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 9:25:08 PDT; After limping the car at 20 to 30 mph on the apron of Interstate 5 from Oregon to Redding... the most scenic stretch of I-5! The fuel filter was old so it was replaced. Everything looked new or near.; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00623.html (8,413 bytes)
53. building interior w/o a kit (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 8:44:55 PST; [Yes, this is an old message, held up since there is no rtgetzinger@scif.com on the list. mjb.] Hey all, After paint comes the interior. Just a few questions on that. 1. Do you put on the vinyl aroun; /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00670.html (7,543 bytes)
54. Re: Re: Fwd: Fw: Men's Perspective (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:06:17 PDT; Misogynistic? I didn't find this misogynistic. Perhaps perpetuating, but I took it as just making fun of some real life situations for some people. I have read the opposing woman's view to this when; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00176.html (9,872 bytes)
55. Trunk restoration (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 12:44:16 PDT; Hello all, On the sides of the inside of my trunk on my '74 1500 there are indentations with openings. Around the openings are 1/4 inch holes. Did the spits have panels or tool kits located here orig; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00357.html (7,096 bytes)
56. re: Gore( Bore )<no score>{any more} (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 12:31:35 PDT; I have to agree, I think the Toyota engine has it's advantages. Reliability, availability, low cost and I think low weight as well. A Spit with a Toyota engine? huh, go figure. Even more odd - how ab; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00487.html (7,169 bytes)
57. Re: Body Work Preparation - Rust and Bondo (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 8:42:22 PDT; If the damage is such as Joe stated your best off replacing the panel. Aside from that and keeping it in a budget here's another idea. Wire brush out the rust as best you can. You can purchase a "sto; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00577.html (10,095 bytes)
58. side marker lamps for 1500's & IV's (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 8:26:08 PDT; Side Marker Lamps Seems like we never found a source for new black base gaskets, did we? Please let me know if there is a source or other alternatives others have tried, like making their own. Didn't; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00709.html (7,285 bytes)
59. Re: What the heck is a sealing block? (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 9:54:08 PDT; Yes, an odd little item that can cause you to really know how to set the timing on a Spit if you don't install it nearly perfectly. The sealing block is made out of a soft metal and those threads str; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01057.html (8,617 bytes)
60. re: PCV on 74 Spit? (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 9:25:49 PDT; Bill, I have searched for emissions compliance for my Calif. '74 and have not found it necessary to have a PCV valve. I do not believe that the stock exhaust manifold on a '74 has a location to accep; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01221.html (7,501 bytes)

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