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221. Amphicar spotted (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 14:05:12 -0700
While wandering downstairs where I work I happened across a picture that one of my co-workers was printing out. It is a very immaculately kept or restored Amphicar, light blue, with a. . .ahem. . .me
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00296.html (6,897 bytes)

222. Re: Was: Oil preferences Now: 1600cc's (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 08:14:26 -0700
engine past acceptable tolerances and stroking a 1500 borders on ** Spitfire engine allowed for well over 1600cc's but the 1493 was settled upon. I believe that the increase would have come from str
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00354.html (8,321 bytes)

223. Re: Coolant hoses (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 05:54:27 -0700
The coolant hoses running into the manifold are for heating the manifold for better atomization of the fuel mixture, not just to do it quickly, but to help in atomizing the fuel during normal operat
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00476.html (8,703 bytes)

224. Re: toyo tires (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 05:50:49 -0700
** I run a 205/60 13, which is closer to 22 inches on 6 inch Panasports and has to be wider than your 195's. I haven't had any problems with rubbing the bonnet (although I have very slightly flared
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00576.html (7,151 bytes)

225. Re: ENGINE SWAPPING (TR7 engine) (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 09:55:23 -0700
I seam to recall, in the same book that talked about the available engine size increase over the 1300cc to what could have been over 1600 cc's if the TR6 stroke was utilized but using a shorter stro
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00730.html (7,856 bytes)

226. Re: Engine swapping (using TR7) (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 11:14:27 -0700
(Sorry if this is a re post, had mail server problems and wasn't sure if this made it) FWIW - I seam to recall, in the same book that talked about the available engine size increase over the 1300cc t
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00741.html (8,098 bytes)

227. OD or not to OD - (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 11:07:36 -0700
I personally wouldn't have any car without a 5th or overdrive of some sort. My GT6 originally didn't have an overdrive. I acquired a J type (saw it sitting in a junk yard, bought the whole thing wit
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01060.html (7,995 bytes)

228. Re: Single rail vs three rail - what's the diff? (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 07:47:17 -0700
Well for what it's worth, the single rail was introduced as a "commonization (is that a word??;-})" with some other models currently in production, also referred to as the Marina box, since it was in
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01229.html (8,440 bytes)

229. Re: 2 Q's and a .... (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 13:05:14 -0700
** Basically the entire front cross member would have to be cut off and re-welded on ** variety? ** Yes and no as they both use basically the same tail shaft (except that you'll note the shifter hou
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01248.html (7,958 bytes)

230. Re: GT6/Spit differentials (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 13:20:23 -0700
** Yes and no, it all depends upon what year Spitfires were talking about - A Spitfire MK4 and 1500 diff until about 1976 the above is true, after 76 the Spitfires is actually a little beefier, and
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01249.html (7,782 bytes)

231. Re: Overlooking the obvious (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 07:27:04 -0700
The rating on the tire sidewall is ONLY a maximum tire pressure rating NOT what you should put in your tires. The car manufacturers specs are what you should inflate your tires to. Unless you have m
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00078.html (8,162 bytes)

232. Running on battery only (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2000 18:20:22 -0700
My (GM) alternator gave up the ghost just as I turned into the parking lot this morning - way overcharging, pegged the 30 amp gauge at just over idle, etc. Anyway it looks like I'll have to go home o
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00168.html (8,306 bytes)

233. Re: Barry Schwartz' alternator problem (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2000 19:19:41 -0700
** Yes David, all (the connector) except for the bolted on main battery connection Good point, although I'll have to watch the battery. When I stopped, I heard the battery bubbling quite furiously f
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00179.html (7,382 bytes)

234. Re-flaring lines- (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2000 22:02:48 -0700
I've heard many references to re-flaring brake lines and have always been a little puzzled. I have tried to re-flare the typical steel 3/16 O/D brake lines and with the flaring tool I have, and I hav
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00193.html (7,556 bytes)

235. Made it home - Rambling so use delete now if not interested! (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2000 19:02:18 -0700
I managed to make it home alright without my alternator, and I had only a couple of scares. First off I thought that by unplugging the connector that supplied the field coil and the sense wires that
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00225.html (9,763 bytes)

236. Re: Clicking wheels / good news (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 18:09:27 -0700
While you may have replaced them, or they may have been replaced, if you didn't check the end float it may still be your u-joints. If you have disregard the latter. These joints, especially the axle
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00335.html (9,742 bytes)

237. Re: Clicking wheels / good news (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 19:28:32 -0700
Often times under load, the "click" will diminish, or completely go away because the lateral pressure applied isn't sufficient to overcome the friction in the joints loaded condition to shift the joi
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00350.html (8,193 bytes)

238. Reading the clicks- (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 19:52:08 -0700
** Very true, this type of symptom would indicate more of a suspension joint problem Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net 72 PI, V6 Spitfire (daily driver) 70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00354.html (6,683 bytes)

239. Exhaust resonators (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 21:36:02 -0700
I'm getting ready to install the Borla muffler on the Spitfire, and still have a slight concern about the noise level. I know, I know, but I'm not a kid anymore, and I just cant stand that droning as
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00463.html (7,303 bytes)

240. RE: "Tire in a can" (was: RE: Suggested boot tools?) (score: 1)
Author: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 23:35:25 -0700
** Yes, but most shops won't because of the mess - ** Is it necessary to repair the tire after you use it, or does that ** Yes it is necessary to properly repair/replace the tire because it intended
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00484.html (9,033 bytes)

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