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241. Re: alternator diagnosis (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 13:11:21 -0700; It smells alright. Not super bad but noticeable. Turning the mixture screw clockwise (in) does what? If I operate the valve manually with my fingers its definately flowing exhaust. It just wont hold; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01038.html (8,194 bytes)
242. Re: carb [ex Re: alternator diagnosis] (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 18:31:04 -0700; Ok listen up out there! Car still runs a bit rough. (recap - ZS carb leaked gas and ran rough - then rebuilt carb and no gas leaks but still runs fairly rough. Did the following today: 1. compression; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01059.html (11,892 bytes)
243. Re: carb - (ZS tuning problems) (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 14:03:31 -0700; This is good advice, much needed. Its a 76 1500 with the US spec Stromberg CD. I tried the propane trick but with so much fan air moving around it didn't do anything - or there are no leaks. I'll try; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01094.html (13,437 bytes)
244. Re: carb - (ZS tuning problems) (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 21:11:12 -0700; You were right on about the EGR system leaking. I sprayed carb cleaner on the EGR connections and sure enough the idle speed increases indicating its leaking. Apparently leaking at the EGR valve to; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01098.html (13,625 bytes)
245. Re: Removing star-thingy bolts and it's relative impossiblity - help needed (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 10:44:55 -0700; How about drilling them out altogether then dealing with it after its disassembled? Or, drill a small hole and us an 'EZ-out'? Not sure what you mean my star thingy bolts so I hope this applies. Pete; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01105.html (9,034 bytes)
246. Re: carb - (ZS tuning problems) (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 22:04:39 -0700; Good new and bad news. First the good. I took off the EGR valve and pipework. It all came apart far too easily (though I did spray liquid wrench on it last night). The banjo bolt securing the pipewor; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01125.html (16,215 bytes)
247. Re: Found One!! - LBC value (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 23:49:40 -0700; You've called Spits LBC's but not all LBC's are Spit. My point is that is all depends on what LBC we're talking about. Spits are pretty cheap I think and have been for some time. A very nice one rare; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01128.html (9,289 bytes)
248. blue prints of Spits and other Triumphs (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 17:14:33 -0700; http://www.geocities.com/Augusta/9275/bptriumphspitfiremkiv.htm I just thought some of you may be interested in these. Seems like an ideal print for the wall of your car room. Don't we all have car r; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01150.html (6,501 bytes)
249. Re: Gearbox OD or not OD, that is the question (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:01:47 -0700; How do the ratio's and final drive compare with and without OD? I seem to be a fortunate ones whose got OD but I was just curious how it differs. Peter S; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01165.html (8,271 bytes)
250. Re: Gearbox OD or not OD, that is the question (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:25:44 -0700; Surely there is a difference or nobody would bother the conversion. I'm looking for something like 4th gear is 1:1 and with OD on its 1:.85 Otherwise its not an OD at all - meaning the engine is tur; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01168.html (8,616 bytes)
251. Re: The Meaning of "M" (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 20:07:01 -0700; I would agree to this - M for Michelotti. It reminds of the confusion of the 'f' on the side of FIATs, but it stands for PinninFarina who made the body. Bit confusing still. The 'f' is also on many A; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01205.html (9,028 bytes)
252. radiator cap pressure / valve cover color (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 18:11:54 -0700; What pressure should be radiator cap be. My old one has cracks in the rubber seals but I have a new one on my bench that fits perfectly. Its 13 lbs. This ok? What color is the stock valve cover on a; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01233.html (6,552 bytes)
253. need top installer - CAlif. (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 18:51:46 -0700; Hi folks, I'm a new person here. I inherited a 76 Spitfire which amongst other things needs a new soft top. I still have things to do to the car before I'm ready for it but I'm looking for someone in; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00997.html (6,858 bytes)
254. Re: Transmission (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 08:46:42 -0700; Sounds like a classic sign of clutch adjustment.; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01025.html (7,652 bytes)
255. Re: Spitfire fever spreading more (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 08:49:41 -0700; Speaking of flipping over, I once saw a Spit with a license plate frame mounted Upside Down reading 'If you can read this I must be dead". Peter S http://members.tripod.com/~petersiposs was 25 said b; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01026.html (8,001 bytes)
256. Re: Transmission (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 19:03:39 -0700; Sorry. If the clutch is not engaging sufficiently the syncro's of the trans won't have much of a chance to engage the gears properly. Reverse has no Syncro's of course but the gears keep spinning sin; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01042.html (8,888 bytes)
257. Re: Door Mirrors (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 19:06:24 -0700; Rather than removing the inner door panel to hold the nuts, use sheet metal molly's instead. Often used for hanging something heavy on drywall but this type is intended for mounting into sheetmetal.; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01043.html (7,658 bytes)
258. Re: One more reason to Love Spitfires (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 19:10:25 -0700; Maybe the Lumina has the new style direct ignition setup. If so you won't be able to see the spark plugs since they'll be covered by a coil. Each plug has its own coil and there is NO distributor in; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01044.html (9,121 bytes)
259. Re: [Fwd: Transmission] (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 19:14:55 -0700; By "thrust washer" are we talking the one on the engine crank shaft? If so, how much play here is allowable? Peter S the "crattlerattlerattlerunch" and and am; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01045.html (10,199 bytes)
260. Re: MK 2 Carb question (score: 1): Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 09:39:01 -0700; The float it likely to be too high on that carb. Secondly there may be grit in the float needle - preventing it from shutting off excess fuel. This is the only thing that holds back the pressure from; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01064.html (8,393 bytes)

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