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41. Poppin' Fresh Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 21:10:24 -0400; Hi Listers, My '79 Spit is almost sorted out. But I have one characteristic I'd still like some help on. Whenever I upshift over 3000 RPM, I get a backfire. Now, my idle speed is about 1200 RPM [As t; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00234.html (6,812 bytes)
42. Re: Taking the plunge.... (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 21:53:17 -0400; SNIP John, I'm adjusting too. And now that MY Spitfire is back on the road, I'd rather be 'renchin' than readin' anyway. Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire FM96062 UO Succasunna, NJ USA "Now that cars are be; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00271.html (7,008 bytes)
43. Re: Herald Springs WAS: Interesting packaging materials (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 11:57:18 -0400; <Amazing discovery snipped> Hey "spuds": So tell us why you were buying Herald springs, your list of vehicles is "Herald - Free". Different ride height/handling/ just wanted a container for your tube; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00296.html (7,177 bytes)
44. Re: ok i give-the update. (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 12:04:04 -0400; Larry, ISTR that my 79 Spit's original shocks were Girling and were black in colour. (46K miles on car when removed) Could be wrong though. Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire FM96062 UO Succasunna, NJ USA OP; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00297.html (7,715 bytes)
45. Re: new lister... (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 16:00:43 -0400; Won't hold that against you here. Good Man! It's Chronic, isn't it? i am currently a student in buffalo, new york with the intentions A temporary condition only. A man after my own heart. What was w; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00302.html (8,758 bytes)
46. Re: Herald Springs WAS: Interesting packaging materials (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 15:47:40 -0400; How do you determine 1. the spring load rating you would need for a given project and 2. the rating of a spring in a catalog? Reason I asked was that after fitting the Mark III springs to my '79 Spit; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00303.html (9,067 bytes)
47. Re: Point Gap quick question (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 12:46:19 -0400; IMO as long as you maintain the same idle speed after the points/timing adjustment you will be all right. "Constant depression" carbs such as the SU and Stromberg seem to rely on intake velocity to m; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00314.html (7,461 bytes)
48. Spitfire spits fire (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 14:22:20 -0400; Well not literally, of course. Here's the symptom: My '79 Spit 1500 (with a freshly rebuilt Zenith-Stromberg carb, and a catalytic converter) will usually backfire when up-shifting over 3000 RPM. It; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00315.html (8,020 bytes)
49. Re: Spitfire spits fire (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 16:22:24 -0400; My car is an early 79 (built October 78 according to the sticker on the door jam). It has the single tube from the air pump to the exhaust manifold. (As in the Vicky Brit catalogue page 92, lower lef; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00319.html (8,691 bytes)
50. Re: Spitfire spits fire (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 11:29:28 -0400; Thanks for your response, Clark. Yes. (300 miles ago) not OK, better explain this to me in more detail. Followed the Crane instructions faithfully, marking the Distributor body etc. Are you saying th; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00328.html (8,253 bytes)
51. Re: gasoline gauge on Spit 1500 (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 15:11:46 -0400; Welcome Ken! Does the coolant temp gauge read low as well? If so, the instrument voltage stabiliser may be shot. If the temp gauge is OK, then your sending unit or float is suspect. If the float is o; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00336.html (10,215 bytes)
52. Re: Help needed!! (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 17:13:15 -0400; Brian asked: Just look at the name of this mailing list, sonny, and you got yer answer: A SPITFIRE! Any LBC will prepare you for Automotive Engineering <wink-wink>, especially 1950's Engineering!!! S; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00342.html (7,940 bytes)
53. Re: Spitfire spits fire (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 18:35:58 -0400; Good news, Bob, the backfire was gone without the air pump connected. Hooked it back up, and the backfire returned. Now lets try and reason the theory out. Would that be the "by-pass valve" and "temp; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00343.html (9,090 bytes)
54. Re: Spitfire spits fire (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 22:03:37 -0400; Whoops, I was wrong about the function of the bypass valve. As luck would have it, our speaker at our Triumph Club meeting Monday night was a carb expert, and straightened me right out. I was also un; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00406.html (8,257 bytes)
55. Re: Wheel Badges (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 20:05:12 -0400; FWIW, the original badges on my '79s plastic hub caps say "TRIUMPH". Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire FM96062 UO Succasunna, NJ USA "Now that cars are better, why do they keep lowering the local speed limi; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00407.html (7,043 bytes)
56. Re: Door again (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 20:14:50 -0400; I used to rally a car shod with alloy rims. Bent several. So I have to side with Malcolm. Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire FM96062 UO Succasunna, NJ USA "Now that cars are better, why do they keep lowerin; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00408.html (8,348 bytes)
57. Stinky ol' Spitfire #3 (fuel pump) (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 07:28:01 -0500; Hi all (That's both SPITFIRE and TRIUMPH lists)! Now that I have reduced the gas leakage from my ZS carb to one drop, the gas pump got jealous and has taken to leaking on the garage floor. [BTW the l; /html/spitfires/1998-03/msg00062.html (7,092 bytes)
58. Re: Rubber Bumber Resto' (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 22:06:45 -0500; == I PAINTED the bumpers on my '79 Spitfire, and they came out nice. Haven't had to touch them for about a year and a half. Here's what I did: - Sanded out (mostly) any scratches, then used Scotchbri; /html/spitfires/1998-03/msg00063.html (7,583 bytes)
59. Re: Starter Solenoid.....How to test (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@scooter.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 11:41:37 -0500; out? Refer to your own story...sounds as if your solenoid is getting tired. It has given you a fair warning. Assuming you were thorough in checking the battery, starter solenoid, and starter connecti; /html/spitfires/1998-03/msg00067.html (7,724 bytes)

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