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61. Re: Car Computer (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 10:20:12 -0500
Why, because the 'Windoze 98 OS' would make the car suseptable to crashing? Or because the puny Lucas alternator would not be up to the demands of the sound system? Why not do it the simple way with
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00545.html (6,879 bytes)

62. Re: YOUR CARS (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 08:42:19 -0500
The lifetime Laundry List. Listed in approximate order of aquisition: This all started in the late 60s OK? 1964 Falcon Convertible 1955 Porsche 356A (Speedster engine) 1963 Corvair Convertible 1962 R
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00584.html (9,028 bytes)

63. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 16:00:22 -0500
Yeah, Laura, same here. I'm sure when the cars were contemporary, the batteries were more prone to theft because the non-locking nature of the bonnet was better known. But now that I think about it,
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00604.html (7,567 bytes)

64. Re: dustcovers (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 18:03:41 -0500
Thanks for giving me my biggest belly-laugh of the day! Regards, Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire (with little nuts epoxied into the dustcovers, for ease of removal) Succasunna, NJ USA
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00708.html (7,811 bytes)

65. Re: Window mechanism lubrication (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 09:53:01 -0500
I used a synthetic grease similar to Walt's brake grease. I sanded the tracks lightly (they were rusty) and applied the grease liberally. Also packed the spiral springs in the winder mechanisms too.
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00784.html (7,351 bytes)

66. Re: Those 'Stealth' electronic ignitions WAS: Its alive! (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 10:34:56 -0500
Tom, I once suggested installing a Petronix to a concours nut, and he told me that the judges would knock points off for the non-OE wires coming out of the unit. True or false? %-> Atwell "That's why
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00797.html (7,215 bytes)

67. Re: How much is it worth? (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 1999 10:44:57 -0500
Laura, It's been my experience that prices depend on a lot of local factors. For example, it has been shown that Spitties are more common on each coast and will command less dollars than one in the m
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00103.html (8,087 bytes)

68. Re: Daimler SP250 (Dart) question (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 1999 23:15:21 -0500
them Yes they did, I've seen several. Kind of an early Shelby-Cobra type thing, the SP 250 was a showpiece 'halo car' for the Daimler V8 engine. Very interesting car. And not THAT ugly compared to, s
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00117.html (8,024 bytes)

69. Re: URGENT! How do I check non-running Spitfire? (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 1999 23:07:10 -0500
Disappointment <SNIPPED> Jeff, You obviously forgot to read the translation page for buyers and sellers from the Team.net pages. <http://www.team.net/sol/humour/ad_terms.html> To Wit: +++++++ Officia
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00118.html (8,717 bytes)

70. Battery Size Chart (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 07:31:19 -0500
Hi Folks, on the Lists. The Optima Battery site below lists the physical dimensions of each Group size, and it also explains the differences in the three types of batteries they sell. It also explain
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00125.html (7,228 bytes)

71. Re: No leaded fuel. What to do? (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 17:15:09 -0500
Jeff, consensus here a couple months ago was to run it on the proper octane unleaded. Unless you are racing the little sucker, you won't have any problems. Remember that in the USA the octane posted
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00184.html (8,268 bytes)

72. Re: front hub grease seal (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 18:05:49 -0500
I did this (on one side only -- long story.) So I can offer a valid comparison. The new felt seal compressed in a few hundred miles, necessitating a readjustment of the hub nut to bring hub float bac
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00342.html (7,552 bytes)

73. Re: dist (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 17:37:43 -0500
Yes you have a vacuum retard. Be sure to set the timing to spec with the vacuum line connected. Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Succasunna, NJ USA
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00405.html (6,662 bytes)

74. Re: CD carb problems (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 17:34:13 -0500
Yay! Boo! Sounds as if its your turn to do some 'wanking'... :) Ok first make sure your timing is set properly is not erratic.No vacumm leaks? Good. Since the engine runs, check the plugs, they shoul
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00406.html (9,128 bytes)

75. FW: Spectacular natural event (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 10:04:47 -0500
Attention anyone who has had trouble with Lucas electrics: I'm passing this on, as I'm sure it will be of interest to British Car fans everywhere. Christmas Cheers, Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Succasu
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00426.html (7,828 bytes)

76. Re: Y2K Woes (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 15:58:58 -0500
I have several chips on the bonnet of my '79. Should I be worried next year?? All the best, and a tip of the eggnog to ya, Atwell Haines Succasunna, NJ
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00572.html (6,613 bytes)

77. Re: coming up (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 17:37:00 -0500
Myself, I was just thanking my lucky stars that my Spitfire is running well! Groaning into the Y2K, Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire, Ready for the year 2000! Succasunna, NJ USA
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00607.html (7,010 bytes)

78. Re: List Traffic WAS: Stripping and Painting the frame (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 17:43:43 -0500
We are all gazing at the stars and buying smoke detector batteries... Cheers, Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Succasunna, NJ USA "Why, when I wind up my watch, I start it; but when I wind up a project, I
/html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00608.html (6,871 bytes)

79. US Lotus Elise Survey (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Nov 1999 15:47:08 -0500
Hello, all US Sportscar enthusiasts: Lotus Cars USA is conducting a survey to see if they should bring a minimalist sportscar like the Lotus Elise to the USA. The survey link site (and the original r
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00044.html (8,538 bytes)

80. Re: driveline vibration (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 22:15:53 -0500
You don't mention whether you replaced the driveshaft u-joints. That could be the source of the vibration. Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Succasunna, NJ USA "Why do we say something is out of whack? Wha
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00149.html (7,490 bytes)

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