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81. Re: Pep Boys Carpet (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 1999 21:40:40 -0500
Tom & Craig, My OE carpet in my '79 is not molded, and it doesn't lay all the flat around the tranny tunnel either. FWIW Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Succasunna, NJ USA
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00184.html (6,851 bytes)

82. Re: Spit Front Upper Ball Joint: help needed (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 20:58:15 -0500
Tony, On other cars I have cut a "screwdriver slot" into the bottom of the threaded portion so I can prevent it from turning while loosening the nut. I used a Dremel and a cutting wheel to make the s
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00206.html (7,906 bytes)

83. Triumph-A-Month Calendar Deadline Approaching! (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 20:41:53 -0500
Hi Folks, It's getting close to deadline...time to send in your order for the New Jersey Triumph Association's Year 2000 Triumph Calendar. Requests received by November 15th will definitely be mailed
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00207.html (8,042 bytes)

84. Humour (minimal Triumph content) (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 1999 09:59:27 -0500
Three guys died; when they got to the pearly gates, St. Peter met them and said, "I know that you guys are forgiven because you're here. Before I let you into Heaven, I have to ask you something. You
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00275.html (7,851 bytes)

85. Re: Spitfire List Shirts (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 21:32:13 -0500
I'll put in a request for a hat as well. Ralph, any chance that on additional shirts, different colors would be offered? If so I might be interested in another. Let us know. Sincerely, Atwell "Well D
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00323.html (7,534 bytes)

86. Re: carb's (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:23:01 -0500
Our local Triumph guru, Nick Hanges, is in the process of installing the TWM FI system on his TR6 (the "Mad Max" racecar). I have seen the pieces and they look well made. As I understand it they are
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00481.html (8,484 bytes)

87. RE: stereos in Spitfires part2 (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:30:58 -0500
You guys are getting a bit complicated aren't you? I saw a nice solution in another car last summer... the owner kept the original AM radio in the car 'just for show'. But in the trunk, unseen, he ha
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00482.html (7,985 bytes)

88. Re: Cataclysmic Converter (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 19:33:35 -0500
Hi Tom! Try http://www.discountconverter.com/converters/triumph/index.htm Spit converters are currently listed for $153 USD. If the carb is OK (stock was a Zenith-Stromberg 150 CDE) the car will easi
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00544.html (8,393 bytes)

89. Re: Brakes (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 19:39:24 -0500
Yes. Sometimes brake shoes are made thicker to compensate for turned-down drums. Have you resurfaced yours? Might be a good idea anyway. Happy assembly (I know I had a few frustrating moments getting
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00545.html (7,784 bytes)

90. Re: front suspension seals: unexpected failure problem (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 08:44:18 -0500
On a Spitfire, the right control arm's rear bushing is directly in line with the drippings from the carburetter. I've seen those fail on many Spitfires... <g> Been there, Atwell Haines, '79 Spitfire
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00550.html (7,191 bytes)

91. Re: Cataclysmic Converter (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 15:39:38 -0500
Just a guess, that unless the thing is running _really_ rich, it won't be harmed. Might get really hot though. (When my car first ran, the cat glowed red because of the worn jet hole in the ZS carb)
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00629.html (7,450 bytes)

92. Re: CARBS... (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 17:26:06 -0500
Don't racecars like the Legends racers (and some midget sprinters) use motorcycle engines? What kind of trannies do they use? Atwell "Inquiring Mind" Haines '79 Spitfire Succasunna, NJ USA
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00631.html (6,872 bytes)

93. Re: Amco Top Help (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 21:37:02 -0500
Sure Mark, try http://www.vtr.org/maintain/ Under Interior, read the TR4 Top Installation tips, and the TR6 Step-by-Step instructions. That's what I used to do my top (hood) a couple years ago. One t
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00760.html (7,869 bytes)

94. RE: "Sputtering" after prolonged low speeds (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 18:19:35 -0400
Maybe your car is being affeced by that sugar. Sure. Right. :) That's a good thing to do. I'm assuming you have the single Stromberg carb? Anybody think that too high a float level (or a bad choke/en
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00077.html (8,859 bytes)

95. Re: 75 Spit on eBay... (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 18:22:43 -0400
SNIP If anyone is interested in this car, I could check it out for you. I live about an hour from Allentown. Atwell Haines Succasunna, NJ USA
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00078.html (6,790 bytes)

96. Re: Vinyl Cleaner (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 20:24:01 -0400
Laura, "Endurance" is for tires isn't it? I have used it, works good on rubber. I use good ol' Fantastik or Formula 409 on Vinyl. Cleans well (especially if you let it sit for a couple minutes before
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00239.html (7,856 bytes)

97. Instrument Insanity (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 20:10:03 -0400
The car: '68 Spitfire Mark 3. The Problem: Temp and fuel gauges go up for about five seconds after turning on the ignition, then read zero. What's been done so far: Instrument voltage stabilizer, che
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00455.html (6,712 bytes)

98. NJTA Triumph-a-Month Calendar (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 21:17:49 -0400
Hey folks, the following is an unpaid infomercial: Getcher Triumph Calendars here! They are going to be Greaaaaaat! Get 'em while they're hot! Buy one for the garage! Buy one for the Fridge! Buy one
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00465.html (8,118 bytes)

99. Re: Putting away the toy for the winter (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 07:26:42 -0400
Storage tips are on Tom Shirley's site http://www.Geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1080 and there is a link from Joe Curry's Spit Database too http://home1.gte.net/spitlist/index.html Check 'em out a
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00533.html (8,462 bytes)

100. RE: Putting away the toy for the winter (score: 1)
Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 08:05:52 -0400
Ask your friends in Flagstaff. ;-) Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire Succasunna, NJ (Where "winter" is when they stop working on the roads to let them deteriorate!)
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00550.html (9,214 bytes)

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