- 201. Re: Fuel tank float repair (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 12:59:59 -0400
- I too tried to repair my float. After drilling a small hole, I used a soldering iron to MELT the hole closed. After carefully positioning it with the former hole on the top, I reinstalled the sender
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00094.html (9,449 bytes)
- 202. Re: 1500 smog stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 08:38:20 -0400
- In the 'Owners Handbook' section of the Bentley manual, there are explanations of differences between CA and 49-state Spits. Also some nice pics showing the layout of the vapor hoses etc (I know fol
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00119.html (7,110 bytes)
- 203. Re: Used parts places in NJ? (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 11:28:26 -0400
- Welcome to the Garden State. Saw you last Sunday, right? Joined the NJ Triumph Association yet? For a car registered as a daily driver, a '72 only needs to pass an idle test. If registered as an Anti
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00128.html (7,995 bytes)
- 204. Re: Front Spoiler (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 12:47:44 -0400
- OK here goes. First, assume you are lying on your back under the car, with your head towards the front. (Not that uncommon for most of us, is it?) Under the factory spoiler (or more accurately, air d
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00130.html (8,999 bytes)
- 205. Jacking Safety WAS: RE: Front Spoiler (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 16:40:26 -0400
- <gruesome details SNIPPED> Of course, I was asking Neil to use his imagination in my description of the valence. I too know people who have died when a car fell on them. I use a PAIR of hydraulic jac
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00137.html (7,322 bytes)
- 206. Re: new mg (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 22:06:41 -0400
- Ed, Speaking of heartbeats, have you seen any Lotus Elise over there? Now THAT's a car I wish we could get in the USA! Atwell Haines (NOT 'Haynes') Succasunna, NJ USA
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00367.html (7,816 bytes)
- 207. Re: Seat Belt Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 22:07:05 -0400
- Pete, A while ago on the Lotus-Cars-List it was suggested to try van conversion companies, local to you, for replacement seatbelts. Apparently they make custom lengths. Good Luck, Atwell Haines (NOT
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00368.html (6,931 bytes)
- 208. Re: new mg (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 19:47:48 -0400
- Yeah, the Sport 190 Elise (sold in the US) has racing harnesses, blacked out headlamp covers, and a standard roll cage, plus you have to swear in writing that you won't drive it ever, no NEVER, on th
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00506.html (7,950 bytes)
- 209. Re: Fuel Mixture Adjustment (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 09:56:01 -0400
- Larry, you didn't mention what year car or carb you have, but if it is the later ZS 150 with the adjustable (throught the top) needle, pull out the air piston and make sure the jet hole (that the nee
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00512.html (7,065 bytes)
- 210. Re: Draining/restoring Spitfire Tank (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 11:11:00 -0400
- I agree. Change all those old rubber fuel lines, too. As Joe said, that was the unleaded fuel nozzle restrictor. All the holes are at the top of the tank, so it is easy to remove from the car without
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00527.html (9,650 bytes)
- 211. RE: '79 Spitfire bumpers -- chrome or plastic? (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 21:18:19 -0400
- Hi Andy, FWIW my '79 was built in Oct '78 and had the BBRBBB's. If that is mid-year, when did they start production of '79s? PS, Saturday some twerp behind me ran into my rear bumper... and because i
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00587.html (8,500 bytes)
- 212. Re: Strange charging issue... but I may already be a winner. (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 21:06:01 -0400
- Greg, since you are looking for a quick response I'll give it a shot. Your voltage readings indicate a weak charging circuit to me. Have you checked the security of the grounds? There is supposed to
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00651.html (10,690 bytes)
- 213. Re: Restoration (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 07:37:26 -0400
- ROTFLMAO!!!!! Good one, John. <snip> Larry, My advice is to do whatever makes you happy. I have a couple of pristine cars, but the Spit isn't that perfect. THAT car I enjoy driving without worrying a
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00691.html (7,240 bytes)
- 214. RE: Strange charging issue... STILL Not Fixed! (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 08:00:42 -0400
- Does disconnecting the square (main) plug to the alternator during the key on - engine off test change the voltage measurement? If so it's gotta be the alternator. If not I'll agree with John...you h
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00692.html (9,054 bytes)
- 215. Re: Fine Idle Control Screw (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 07:11:32 -0400
- Good, don't touch it then! Take note of your air filter condition too, as the carb is sensitive to that. Glad your rich condition was adjustable (see your post of the 14th). With the plugs looking go
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00693.html (7,504 bytes)
- 216. Re: Oil Filter Adapter. (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 07:21:53 -0400
- Re oil filters and adapter fittings: The first time I changed the filter on my Spit, I had a similar situation. My problem was I didn't have a spare engine or car to swap! (Boy Joe, you sure are luck
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00694.html (10,405 bytes)
- 217. Re: 5 inch wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 10:22:25 -0400
- Buty two slicks and put the wider wheels in the back! Then dress up like Chewbacca, for that "Big Daddy" Ed Roth look. :) Atwell Haines Succasunna, NJ USA " Is boneless chicken considered to be an in
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00708.html (6,885 bytes)
- 218. Re: interior colors (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 10:18:23 -0400
- My '79 is original. Console (radio support) and knee pads, plus the carpets, are black. The rest is tan. Trim code is C74. The original 79 sales brochure shows 'em that way too. I can scan you a pic
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00709.html (7,781 bytes)
- 219. RE: Crude Prices (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 15:08:16 -0400
- Here in the NJ the Garden State (a.k.a. "Armpit of the Nation" ) we have several of those aromatic refineries, and guess what? The gas IS a bit cheaper near them. Of course, in a city the overhead is
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00726.html (7,657 bytes)
- 220. Re: Rear Oil Seal (score: 1)
- Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 07:53:05 -0400
- Since you want to wait to make repairs anyway, why not just buy another axle assembly, rebuild that, and pop it in? Thats what I did, & I got one for about $75. (I know Ted Schumacher usually has us
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00735.html (7,340 bytes)
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