- 61. Re: Head Gasket Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 07:58:32 -0700
- Geoff, I prefer to use spray copper sealant. It's available from several sources. Just be sure to retorque the head hot after initial runup. Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try h
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00280.html (7,350 bytes)
- 62. Re: oil cooler installation (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 08:03:16 -0700
- That is where I mounted mine. It works fine for me. Be sure that the hoses are not rubbing on any sharp metal parts or you will soon lose a lot of oil very quickly. Better still, wrap the hoses with
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00281.html (7,820 bytes)
- 63. Re: Oil Coolers (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 09:16:51 -0700
- Martin, Oil coolers are a mixed blessing. In very hot climates they do a lot of good because they (unlike fans) help reduce the internal temperature if the oil passages of the engine. But you have to
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00290.html (7,708 bytes)
- 64. Re: RePetronix for Spits (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 16:04:48 -0700
- They have stuff for Spits but pretty much don't know what it is. A good example are door latches for Mk1 and early Mk2 Spits. They have no idea that they have these but if you inquire about a certain
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00299.html (7,598 bytes)
- 65. Re: RePetronix for Spits (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 19:16:42 -0700
- As have I but the problem is, they never record those things. It's as if they don't really care! Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Arc
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00304.html (7,144 bytes)
- 66. Re: Petronix Vs. MSD (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:07:25 -0700
- Craig, The best thing for performance is to do the MSD thing BUT use the pertronix as the trigger. The MSD creates a very hot spark and does it multiple times for each cylinder as it gets to the firi
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00310.html (8,807 bytes)
- 67. Twin DCOE-40 Setup available (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:29:44 -0700
- I just sold the engine that was in Huxley (the red Mk1) and am in the processing of putting the engine from Tiny Tim (the one before the Honda S2000 replacement) into Huxley. In the process, I am hav
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00313.html (7,424 bytes)
- 68. Re: Twin DCOE-40 Setup available (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 10:27:24 -0700
- Chad, While I agree that you will not get the full benefit of this setup without doing some additional performance mods (cam, head, etc) the Weber carbs will be tunable for whatever setup you have. M
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00315.html (8,919 bytes)
- 69. Weber carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 18:43:13 -0700
- The Weber DCOE setup I previously mentioned is now spoken for. Thanks to all who replied. Joe (C) /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archiv
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00352.html (6,431 bytes)
- 70. Re: Crash Photos (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 16:48:12 -0700
- Jeff, I guess that all depends on what state you live in. Some states have a rather rigid safety inspection that is required annually. The check lights, exhaust system, brakes and many other things t
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00364.html (7,822 bytes)
- 71. Re: Is this the ugliest Spitfire ??? (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 16:54:24 -0700
- I guess there is no accounting for taste! Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00378.html (7,779 bytes)
- 72. Re: Interior Upholstery (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 21:03:27 -0700
- Use masonite or some other rigid material of the same thickness. It will stand up much longer than cardboard. Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majo
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00380.html (8,000 bytes)
- 73. Re: Seatbelts (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 10:50:47 -0700
- Martin, My Mk1 has bents fitter and the anchors are mounted according to the following: The center mounts are about 2" forward of the vertical wall at the front of the rear shelf, and about half way
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00386.html (8,267 bytes)
- 74. Re: 4 point harnesses (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 14:26:03 -0700
- There is good: it keeps your body upright in a collision and less likely to hit the steering wheel. The bad might be that it is restrictive to movement around in the car. The Ugly would be that if yo
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00414.html (7,415 bytes)
- 75. Re: 4 point harnesses (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2003 18:47:37 -0700
- The normal way is to have a cross bat and attachment tab (or tabs) at the level where you need to bolt the shoulder straps. Many have a single attach point for the shoulder straps so only one tab is
- /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00416.html (8,947 bytes)
- 76. Re: Bodywork Prep (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2003 08:57:33 -0700
- It depends on which way you want the metal to go. On a dent, Put the dollie on the outside and hammer the dent from the inside so that it will go back to its original shape. But there are different b
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00003.html (7,656 bytes)
- 77. March Spit Database Update (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2003 13:19:32 -0700
- The monthly update has been completed. This month all the representative photos of the various models are RED!! The database is not at 9400 cars and will surely be at 10000 by the year's end. The cou
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00008.html (6,735 bytes)
- 78. Re: GT6+ Electrical Device (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2003 11:59:40 -0700
- Only if it's on a DeLorian! Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00021.html (6,653 bytes)
- 79. Re: e-bay bidders (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2003 09:26:27 -0700
- Not ALL of us! Every time I have tried to buy something on EBAY, it has quickly gotten far above my pain threshold. So, I have not had that experience! Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00059.html (6,983 bytes)
- 80. Re: brass core plugs & brass monkeys (score: 1)
- Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:54:34 -0700
- Hey, it's a good investment! Cheap land prices and when the next major earthquake happens in California, the land values will soar! :) Eagerly awaiting cataclysm Joe P.S. Gotta get my son out of LA b
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00137.html (7,117 bytes)
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