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1. manual choke screw needed (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 12:30:24; I'm trying to replace my Stromberg autochoke carb with one that has a manual choke that I picked up a while back. I am currently rebuilding the one with the manual choke and I find that one of the 2; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00198.html (7,201 bytes)
2. viscous coupling (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 09:08:03 PDT; During investigation of a water pump noise, I find that there is "play" in the viscous coupling. I'm able to noticably rock the "bearings" in it from side to side and now I wonder if the noise was ac; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00691.html (7,016 bytes)
3. electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 05:16:23 PST; This is a running '77 1500. I'm trying to switch from the original Lucas electronic ignition to a Crane. The car has a checkered past and while the Lucas ignition is there, the ignition wiring does n; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00876.html (7,551 bytes)
4. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 07:11:38 PST; OK, I get 1.5 ohms across the poles on the coil (and 0.9 ohms on a spare; both are Lucas). Means no ballast, correct (remember, I'm an electrical idiot)? I don't understand what a drive resistor mea; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00981.html (9,331 bytes)
5. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 09:41:47 PST; I'm not getting this (remember, I'm an electrical idiot). Why is measuring the wire to the drive resistor pertinent? The finned aluminum thing identified as the drive resistor is on a blind circuit; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01002.html (7,891 bytes)
6. engine noise (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 12:41:19 PST; My '77 Spitfire has a problem. It has a fairly loud "knock" (konk, konk, etc.). It is really bad right at start up and then gets less bad as the engine warms up. It nearly disappears after the engine; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00320.html (7,584 bytes)
7. Re: More on GT6 parts (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 05:00:48 PST; You're crazy if you cannibalize a car like this. Why not buy the parts you want out of a bone yard and let this one stay on the road? brent; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00502.html (10,314 bytes)
8. XR700 distributor module (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 04:57:27 PST; Anyone have a Crane XR700 distributor module for a 1500 engine that they want to get rid of? thanks, brent; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00097.html (6,262 bytes)
9. leaky trunnion (score: 1): Author: BJ Martin <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 04 Jun 1999 05:11:47 PDT; One of my newly installed front trunnions leaks from the bottom (Are you listening Moss?). Anyone have ideas on how to stop the leak short of replacing it? brent; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00248.html (6,352 bytes)
10. ignition parts (score: 1): Author: BJ Martin <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 05:19:54 PDT; I have had a couple of ignition pieces in my parts pile that I may want to put into use. First the problem - my '77 1500 is running really well overall; however, on a recent 300 mile trip the car str; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01014.html (8,469 bytes)
11. '80 spitfire for sale (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 04:49:16 PDT; In the Toledo OH paper a 1980 Spitfire is being advertised with 24 original miles. $6200 which seems pretty reasonable if it really is one of these NOS cars. (no financial interest blaa blaa blaa) br; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00482.html (6,406 bytes)
12. Re: So What happens when you redline? (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Feb 1999 09:11:03 PST; driving a sticking. spring supports I've seen this twice. Your accelerator cable is probably frayed inside the sheath. The broken ends act like springs and rev the engine for you. Very scary. Replac; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00066.html (8,213 bytes)
13. driver's side mirror (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 05:06:19 PST; What are recommendations for replacing the driver's side mirror? The mirror on my '77 spitfire "leaped" off the car. This occurred while it was alone in the garage. As I do not believe in ghosts, I s; /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00482.html (7,451 bytes)
14. poor start (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 06:45:12 PST; My '77 spitfire has gotten so it won't start if it sits for much over a week. It cranks but not for very long as the battery is clearly low. When jump started, it starts readily. The battery is 4-5 y; /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00210.html (7,127 bytes)
15. RE: spitfire names (New Topic) (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 05:14:53 PDT; engine hard, ** I watched a guy in Santa Barbara build one of these and yah, it's a whole new car. The engine weight is almost the same as the Spitfire's (actually a bit lighter, I think). Definitel; /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00134.html (7,274 bytes)
16. RE:Overheating, car and owner! (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Jun 1998 04:34:08 PDT; I'd like to hear someone discuss why they consider these cars to be overheating. I don't think you want it running cooler than this. So folks, why are you indicating that you are "living with it"? w; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00035.html (7,563 bytes)
17. Re: Engine swap in a 1500: Good or bad idea? (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 02 Apr 1998 08:47:11 PST; Look into rebuilding it. The engine replacement is going to take way more time and skill than doing a standard rebuild. People usually quote about $1500 for a spit rebuild. I did mine following book; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00020.html (7,030 bytes)
18. Re: Ongoing clutch problems (score: 1): Author: "BJ Martin" <bj_martin@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 04:51:09 PDT; Chris, Having rebuilt both rear wheel cylinders, the clutch master and slave, I'd say rebuild it. I had good luck overall. I suspect your huge air leak is from around the bleed screw and not through; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00239.html (7,772 bytes)

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