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141. Re: Haines and Curry (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 19:07:43 -0400; Actually, to me "Haines and Curry" sounds like Thai-food leftovers... %^/ Atwell "I let my mind wander -- and it didn't come back!"; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01435.html (7,065 bytes)
142. Re: Turn Signals (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 19:51:31 -0400; Philip, I have two words for you: Hazard Switch! Actuate the hazard switch (four-way flasher) 10 to 15 times. This may bring those blinkers 'back to life'! The current for the blinkers goes through t; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01436.html (7,183 bytes)
143. Re: electrical gremlins (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 21:16:50 -0400; I don't often get to write the same response twice in one night... Peter, I have two words for you: Hazard Switch! Actuate the hazard switch (four-way flasher) 10 to 15 times. This may bring those bl; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01442.html (7,198 bytes)
144. RE: Floor Pan Rust Removal (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 21:49:37 -0400; Well Chris, you can use the POR 15 like a fiberglass resin for very small holes such as you describe. That's what I did. Just brush a layer of POR 15 around the hole, lay down some glassfiber mat, an; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01443.html (9,132 bytes)
145. RE: Seats (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 22:45:52 -0400; I spent $250 USD a chair two years ago. That's for professional disassembly and installation of new foams, using the original vinyl and new (remnant) cloth inserts. I had heard a lot of stories about; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01482.html (7,827 bytes)
146. RE: Seats (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 15:36:03 -0400; You mean in an 'extra wide' size? I dunno. :) I asked around to several upholstery shops before I did mine. There was a 150% difference in the prices. (range $200 to 450). Even the high-priced 'artis; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01502.html (8,055 bytes)
147. Re: More Coil/CraneCam Electronic Ignition (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 15:52:44 -0400; <snip> Terry, if you are not sure how you want to go as far as the coil, then buy the Crane XR3000 ignition instead of the XR700. The 3000 can be used with or without a ballast resistance (according; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01503.html (7,240 bytes)
148. RE: '80 hazard knobs (was)Re: (no subject) (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 20:55:33 -0400; How about a Home Depot cabinet knob? Thread the wooden knob (I swear I've seen 'em in Red) onto the threaded shaft to form the threads; unscrew the knob then coat the threads with grease. Put a dab o; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01603.html (7,571 bytes)
149. RE: Brakelines (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 21:06:08 -0400; Patrick, I found that the local auto parts store offered rebuilt calipers for a LOT less than the usual suspects....$78 each, no core required. Moss wanted over $200 a caliper at the time. As far as; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01604.html (7,302 bytes)
150. Re: Travel Routes To East Coast (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 08:19:49 -0400; Hi Larry, Go to your local library & see if they have the January 98 issue of Car & Driver. Included is a listing of the "10 Best Roads of the Southeast". I travelled State Route 42 in VA and some of; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00215.html (7,807 bytes)
151. Re: Travel Routes To East Coast (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 16:19:47 -0400; The phone is so my better half has someone to talk to while I'm driving....and the triple-A card gets you discounts at motels and restaurants along the way. :-/ (The money you save can be used for to; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00228.html (9,015 bytes)
152. Re: Spit Trip (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 16:28:39 -0400; So is that why Daytime Running Lights are safer -- because the incidence of cars involved in daytime accidents **with their lights on** is so rare? %-/ Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire, with an already mar; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00229.html (8,147 bytes)
153. Re: Spit Trip (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Jul 1999 18:44:45 -0400; Only if they are not shining directly into the eyes of innocent Spitfire drivers! Atwell "Blinky" Haines (You can see that this is a pet peeve of mine) '79 Spitfire - low to the ground.; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00237.html (7,803 bytes)
154. Re: clutch bleeding (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 20:43:35 -0400; How long has your car been sitting? When I got my Spit, the clutch was stuck to the flywheel. I freed mine by putting the 1 13/16 socket on the crank nut with the breaker bar against the frame, then; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00257.html (8,531 bytes)
155. Re: SZ Choke rotation (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 20:59:45 -0400; My water choke has been converted to a manual (which is why I didn't answer before) but the little actuator lever should be fully counter-clockwise (viewed from the rear of the car, facing forward).; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00258.html (7,197 bytes)
156. Re: Mk IV Engine (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 20:48:10 -0400; FYI the emissions testing procedure for pre-1981 cars will remain the same with NJ's new testing rules. Only the wait in the line will be longer!! Cheers, Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire [Waiting 5 more; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00259.html (8,313 bytes)
157. Re: Cooling fan questions (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 21:33:02 -0400; <SNIP> Hi Jamie, As far as seeing how hot your engine is actually running, in degrees, you could sneak the wife or girlfriends candy thermometer out to the garage, remove the (cold) pressure cap, and; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00284.html (7,484 bytes)
158. RE: clutch bleeding (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 20:13:59 -0400; You are right, my brain burped! I did the deed by pushing with the car in 4th and a helper depressing the clutch pedal. Sorry, Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire At 11:03 AM 7/12/99 -0400, David Brock wrote; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00330.html (8,800 bytes)
159. Re: Trailering Tips ? (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 16:26:40 -0400; Sorry for the late reply on this one. I was away for a week and I'm still 500 messages behind! ++++ I was admiring some of my fellow enthusiast's trailers too, and talking with the owners. The 'full; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00791.html (10,169 bytes)
160. Re: XK180 WAS: Fuel injection (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 07:14:52 -0400; damn good looking!!! The Did they get it up to 180 mph (as they had planned, hence the XK180 moniker)? Atwell Haines Succasunna, NJ USA; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00004.html (7,261 bytes)

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