- 121. Re: parts cleaners-- worth it? (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 18:48:19 EST
- Steve and Frank, Another hint about tools--if you are serious about a sawzall (nobody kids about tools). I have a nice Ryobi that was a premium for purchasing KODAK professional film for my photograp
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00506.html (7,292 bytes)
- 122. Re: Extra overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:06:22 EST
- I have kind of a dilemma. I just received 2 D-type overdrives in a very nice transaction with Steve Bridge from South Dakota. One OD is complete, but in parts and needs new O-rings, seals, bearings,
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00534.html (7,577 bytes)
- 123. Re: YOUR CARS (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 23:47:48 EST
- Let's see: 53 Chevy 3 on the tree Blue Flame 235 45 Chevy pickup 61 Chevy Bel Air 61 Chevy Impala 283 71 Chevy Impala 350 73 Buick LeSabre Custom 350 73 Triumph Spitfire 1500 (still own) 61 AH Bugeye
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00571.html (8,466 bytes)
- 124. Re: Reverse gear setback (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 23:48:26 EST
- I believe you have one or more of three problems: 1) Shifter mechanism needs adjustment. You can test for this by removing top cover extension and manually trying to engage reverse gear. If this is
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00624.html (6,998 bytes)
- 125. Re: super bowl (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:08:17 EST
- Champions in St. Louis. It reminds me of the 82 Baseball Cardinal championship when I parked my Spitfire with the 2 right side wheels in the Mississippi River on the cobblestone landing in front of
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00819.html (6,854 bytes)
- 126. Re: why me (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 17:07:29 EST
- Sorry to hear about your problem Fred. It does remind me of an old bumper sticker from 20+ years ago: ALL PARTS FALLING OFF THIS CAR ARE A PRODUCT OF BRITISH ENGINEERING. Bill Brockschmidt 7 Spits 1
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00034.html (7,455 bytes)
- 127. Re: Question regarding heater on '69 Spitfires (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 00:51:49 EST
- Hi Jeff, 69 heater controls are not like the Mk IV's and 1500's. There is a knob on the dash you pull for heat, and another knob for the fan motor. There are also little handles on spring-loaded door
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00123.html (6,931 bytes)
- 128. Re: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 22:33:05 EST
- Hi Jeff, Just for fun I'll try to tell you what the auto inspection service will report: Engine: Probably needs decarbonization (valve job). Possibly new rings and bearings New rear main seal Tune up
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00257.html (9,040 bytes)
- 129. Re: Good guys (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 15:31:44 EST
- Greetings all, I talked to Ted on the phone for the first time yesterday, and placed my first order with him. It certainly won't be the last. Very friendly and most informative. As a former Triumph,
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00485.html (7,641 bytes)
- 130. Re: Moon bow (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 22:07:39 EST
- Cumberland Falls in Tennessee is one of the few places in the world where you can actually see a "moon bow" when the full moon is bright. I've seen it myself. Still the most awesome thing I've seen f
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00534.html (6,337 bytes)
- 131. Re: Removing undercoating and sandblasting body/frame (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 23:18:04 EST
- Hi Patrick, Spitfire bodies are very strong. My 63 had gone through a flood (before I bought it) and mud was everywhere. I had it standing on each end and side in nearly every conceivable position. B
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00563.html (7,991 bytes)
- 132. Re: Velikovskian fun (nonLBC) (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 00:37:22 EST
- If you're tired of staring at Spit manuals all the time, try a little Immanuel Velikovsky. An intellectual spitfire, he may have not been correct about everything, but I sure wish he'd have been abl
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00596.html (6,498 bytes)
- 133. Re: dIFF iNSTALLATION (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 02:08:05 EST
- Hi Fred, If the washers are available I always put them back in place. They do help keep the vibration down, especially on worn differentials. The trick I use is to put the first one on the long diff
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00632.html (7,635 bytes)
- 134. Re: where are all the old Spitfires? (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 01:04:37 EST
- Greetings Brad, I guess 4 of the Mk 1's are in my possession now. Since the 1st of October I've purchased all four along with 4 extra transmissions and various other truck loads of parts. I'm still i
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00408.html (8,281 bytes)
- 135. Re: Lots o questions (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 00:18:22 EST
- The red rubber grease is to put inside the dust cover to protect the aluminum from corrosion. Also, what is your engine number. Someone may have put a later model engine in your car, hence a larger
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00590.html (7,468 bytes)
- 136. Upgrades (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 00:33:55 EST
- Greetings all, I'm in the process of restoring a `63 Spitfire and am considering a few changes. 1) I would like to replace the old cast iron rear main seal with the aluminum housed neoprene seal. Has
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00591.html (6,738 bytes)
- 137. Re: Lots o questions (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 01:59:44 EST
- Hi Pat, Make sure when ordering engine or clutch parts to tell the supplier your engine or transmission # so they can get you the right parts. 63 clutches are different from 64's, and 67's, and they
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00659.html (7,580 bytes)
- 138. Re: U-joint problem (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:03:48 EST
- Hi Doug, You should have zero play in your u-joints-all four of them. Chances R if you have that much play in your yokes, the bearings in your rear axle trunnions are shot as well. It would probably
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00803.html (8,366 bytes)
- 139. Re: Body seam sealer ? (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:07:26 EST
- Hi Reed, It's more like paintable caulk. In fact it comes in caulking type tubes. A local auto paint store will probably have some, or Eastwood Company (see Hemmings) has tubes for $8-9. Bill Brocksc
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00804.html (6,742 bytes)
- 140. Re: Handy Tip for Working on Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: SJagGo@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:13:36 EST
- Hi Doug, I take a zip-lock bag (or any piece of thin plastic) and place over the end of the hose and simply twist the retaining nut onto the threads a couple of times. Bill Brockschmidt
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00805.html (6,600 bytes)
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