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81. Re: HS4 accelerator cable (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 16:25:15 -0700
Chris, My question would be, "What car equipped with HS2's used a cable. All the US ones had the rod that pushed the linkage between the carbs up from below. That being the case, I fabricated a bell
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00164.html (8,175 bytes)

82. Re: HS4 accelerator cable (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 17:20:50 -0700
Paul and all, Your message caused me to pause and think. It has been so long since I did that cable conversion that I had forgotten. So I took a look under the bonnet and discovered that I too had us
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00167.html (8,269 bytes)

83. Re: propshaft (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 07:33:04 -0700
I run both my cars with the sliding joint at the rear. No problems with that configuration. Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00181.html (7,980 bytes)

84. Re: propshaft (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 16:22:18 -0700
Dan, You will undoubtedly get lots of people suggestion that you check the U-Joints, especially the one on the side that is making the noise. If you find the U-Joints to be in good shape you might fi
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00187.html (9,253 bytes)

85. Re: Replacing D204 dist w/ D200 (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:17:53 -0700
Yes, it is a straight swap! 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/msg00226.html (7,424 bytes)

86. Re: Replacing D204 dist w/ D200 (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 07:19:24 -0700
I don't believe that any of the distributors that have a "Vacuum advance" as opposed to "Vacuum retard" have any different advance curve. The major difference between the two Delco Distributors is th
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00234.html (7,460 bytes)

87. Re: Stop! Thief! (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 16:54:45 -0700
P.T. Barnum was right! 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/msg00246.html (7,050 bytes)

88. Re: Seatfoams (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:33:26 -0700
Unfortunately, that method is probably the only way to achieve the firmness that is required in those places. THe deterioration is due to the glue giving up over the years allowing the particles to
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00249.html (7,199 bytes)

89. Re: E-Bay (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 11:32:24 -0700
Or "Idiots" to sellers in some cases! 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/msg00263.html (7,790 bytes)

90. Re: Exhaust questions: paste, wrap, needles (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:38:27 -0700
One large downside to exhaust wraps. They retain heat and moisture in the header and lead to premature deterioration of the header metal. I would never use them unless there was no alternative. Joe /
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00351.html (8,776 bytes)

91. Re: Exhaust questions: paste, wrap, needles (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:35:11 -0700
Bill, I would expect that it would exacerbate the cracking problem. This is because the additional heat that is kept in the header pipe makes the metal properties change. In mild steel headers, they
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00364.html (9,595 bytes)

92. Re: Need a suggestion... (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 16:58:39 -0700
The Flange has indentations in two of the sides. By rotating the stub axle, you will gain access to the holes as you rotate the indentation over the holes. Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing l
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00367.html (7,965 bytes)

93. Re: Motor No Go (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 17:52:42 -0700
I'd first see if the engine is free or seized. If it is free, check the three obvious things: Fuel supply, Spark, Timing problem. Is the starter turning and just doesn't engage the flywheel but cont
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00401.html (8,648 bytes)

94. Re: Radiator hose problem (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 07:39:19 -0700
Terry, When all else fails, go to the pluming isle in your local hardware store and get a brass "L" fitting the right size and fabricate your own hose. It has worked for me in several instances. Joe
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00422.html (8,600 bytes)

95. Re: Funky D-type O/D (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 19:39:41 -0700
Jeff, I can't say about your overdrive problem but I will make the following comments. 1. Because of the brass parts in your transmission, you want to make sure that the gear oil does not have any su
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00438.html (8,817 bytes)

96. February Database Update is done (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 19:12:54 -0700
This month I did the update on time. I checked the links page for accuracy and had to delete some because they were no longer operative. If yours was one of them please send me a new link. If yours i
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00010.html (6,712 bytes)

97. Re: Iron bellhousing - heavy or what? (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 15:57:57 -0700
I don't know what the problem is. As long as you use the thicker one you should not have any trouble. I have had 2 of them (still have one) and have never had any problems. Bob Totten now has one of
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00015.html (8,274 bytes)

98. Re: New lister, bought Spitfire, now questions... (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 13:33:47 -0700
Make sure you have a regulator installed that will let you set the fuel pressure to between 2 and 4 psi. Then you can set it at a rate that will not cause problems. Most pumps deliver much more press
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00025.html (10,092 bytes)

99. Re: Strange Spitfire Fuel Delivery Problem (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 17:13:52 -0700
Adam, You may have a problem with a vacuum developing in the fuel tank. Next time it happens, open the tank cap and see if air suddenly rushes in and the car will then start (after the float tank fil
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00029.html (10,340 bytes)

100. Re: Mag Wheel Lug Nuts (score: 1)
Author: Joe Curry <Spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2003 16:35:13 -0700
Simple solution is to upgrade to 7/16 lugs. Nuts for that size are available everywhere. Joe /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00105.html (7,061 bytes)

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