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1. Re: ZS CD carb overhaul (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 12:53:31 -0500; Gary, The problem may be with the bypass/decel valve on the front side of the carb. Try temporarily blanking it off with a solid gasket. If your idle drops to normal, you've found the culprit. The Be; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00043.html (7,098 bytes)
2. Re: wheel studs (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:29:23 -0400; That's right. The lug nut will draw it back in place. But maybe you want to replace it anyway. Talking with Ted Schumacher last month, he suggests having wheel studs tack welded in. Regards, Atwell H; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00602.html (7,172 bytes)
3. Lug nuts needed! (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 15:29:20 -0400; Hi all, I recently bought some nice used Western brand alloy wheels for my Spitfire. Very pretty! BUT: All the lug nuts are rusty (and one is missing) so I'd like to find a set of replacements. Troub; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00458.html (7,471 bytes)
4. Re: Bonnet busting electrical system! (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 19:51:04 -0400; My vote is for a bad diode in the alternator. Poor connections to the charging circuit or grounds, or a bad battery, can overload the diodes and burn them out. So to prevent a recurrence, check the; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00072.html (7,997 bytes)
5. VTR Regional Meet, Richmond (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 20:01:01 -0400; Any listers from NJ or New England planning on driving to the VTR Regional in Richmond Va? I'm available to caravan down on the 12th if anyone is goin' my way (through the NYC Metropolitan Area). Ema; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00073.html (6,718 bytes)
6. Clutch Bleeding... (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 22:03:30 -0400; This weekend I replaced my clutch master cylinder. Had the devil's own time getting it bled. Got it done thanks to a procedure I had archived a couple years ago! I purged that last bit of air out of; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00104.html (6,583 bytes)
7. Universal Joint grease fitting (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2000 13:32:56 -0400; Ok, this may be a simple case of brain fade, but... I would like to remove the plugs on the rear axle universals, insert the long grease nipples that came with the u-joints, and give 'em a shot of lu; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00106.html (6,990 bytes)
8. Re: Universal Joint grease fitting (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Tue, 04 Jul 2000 16:59:12 -0400; I thought of that...but how does that change the angle of the driveshafts? Isn't the same amount of weight on the rear suspension whether it is supported by the wheels or the vertical links? I also t; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00127.html (7,082 bytes)
9. Re: part # for fram oil filter? (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2000 17:53:41 -0400; Try crossing the Checker to a Wix 51374. Or better yet, buy the Wix! Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire with the above Succasunna, NJ USA; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00233.html (6,966 bytes)
10. Re: Weld Breaks on SS Headers (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2000 17:35:09 -0400; Re: the flexible exhaust couplings (the ones that look like braided steel): they are definitely the way to go. If you are installing a SS system you can get SS pipe clamps from r.d. Enterprises in PA; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00234.html (7,839 bytes)
11. Re: yay! (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2000 08:11:47 -0400; Maybe there were pieces of the old o ring still in there? I spent lotsa time cleaning that surface and was rewarded by a successful repair. I use an old eyedropper (actually from a cat-vitamin jar).; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00282.html (7,000 bytes)
12. Re: Wipac Filter (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2000 08:15:05 -0400; No personal experience with that brand, sorry. But 2 seconds is about right if the car has been sitting more than a couple days. Those anti-flowback valves don't work THAT good! Atwell Haines '79 Spi; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00283.html (6,759 bytes)
13. Re: Seat Foams (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 20:00:23 -0400; I agree... I did ask several auto & boat upholstery shops "what can you do about these seats" and all said to order the precut foam pieces. Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Succasunna, NJ USA; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00371.html (7,608 bytes)
14. RE: Spitfire Siting (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 19:54:17 -0400; As long as we are Spotting Spits (say that three times fast!) : I saw one in Mesquite, NV a couple weeks ago. Poorly-done white respray, No external rust, top needs replacement. Looks to be a 74 or t; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00372.html (7,958 bytes)
15. Brake Master Reservoir leakage (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 11:57:09 -0400; Hi All, The tandem brake fluid (fluif?) reservoir on my '79 Spitfire leaks underneath, where the plastic fits into the metal cylinder. Yuk. I don't see specifically how this seals, from looking at an; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00779.html (6,974 bytes)
16. Truing OE steel wheels (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 12:16:59 -0400; Hi all, My 79 Spitfire is troubled somewhat by vibrations at Interstate speeds. I have double-checked the balance of the wheels and they are OK. I suspect that the wheels are out of true, out of roun; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00780.html (7,282 bytes)
17. Re: Expected fuel Mileage for 1500 (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 12:39:55 -0400; Just back from the VTR Regional and a trip to the Jersey Shore (as opposed to the "Carter Shore" - %>/ sorry) ~1000 miles total. Highway travel: (70 - 75 MPH cruise): 35 MPG All other (including urba; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00781.html (7,015 bytes)
18. RE: New Dashboard? (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2000 19:33:54 -0400; Hey Guys, At the time of my own dash-pad quest, I found that Spitbits dealt in used but good dash covers. Contact Nigel Cosh at www.spitbits.com <spitbits@spitbits.com> Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Suc; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00019.html (7,952 bytes)
19. Re: front end alignment (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 19:37:41 -0400; A procedure for aligning your car with a piece of string is on the VTR maintenance pages http://www.vtr.org/maintain/ I usually do it by eye before driving down to the local alignment shop. $50 well; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00094.html (6,989 bytes)
20. RE: Negative/Positive Camber (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 19:30:12 -0400; Hey all, With a new spring, the negative camber on a Spit is 1 degree, enough to notice. With two passengerts, the specified negative camber is 3 degrees. This from the alignment specs in the Bentley; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00095.html (7,820 bytes)

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