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1. Re: Miata Wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 15:58:15 -0700
No, they won't. The bolt circle is 100mm, and the offset is +45 mm -=Chris <--Original Message--> Hello all, We had a customer bring in a set of Miata Wheels from, I believe, a 1999. It's just the wh
/html/spitfires/2005-10/msg00010.html (6,933 bytes)

2. Re: Legality of the removal of front side marker lights... (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 19:05:53 -0700
Those front side markers look the same as the rear side markers on a '70-up Midget. Moss carries the rubber bases , and the entire light as well, you'd just have to swap out the red lens. The rubber
/html/spitfires/2005-10/msg00057.html (8,379 bytes)

3. Re: Heat shields, manuals, starters & luggage rack slats (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 17:31:11 -0700
For HS2s you can get insulator blocks from an A-series Spridget.... -=Chris <--Original Message--> I have spliced down MGB insulator blocks between the manifold and the carbs. Is is a UK HS4 set up o
/html/spitfires/2005-05/msg00007.html (9,337 bytes)

4. Re: Noisy Clutch Pedal (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 08:01:46 -0700
Could be your throwout bearing wearing out and making noise. -=Chris depress problems.
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00096.html (6,986 bytes)

5. Air rail plugs was: Re: spitfire (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 04:39:37 -0700
7/16-20 threads. I used stainless steel set screws I bought from McMaster-Carr (www.mcmaster.com) on my '79 Midget engine. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ This message came to me.
/html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00020.html (7,104 bytes)

6. Re: Minty Gear Speed Calculator (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 12:24:13 -0700
Nice job! I like that I can type in alternate ratios for the diff. (Midget 1500's came with either a 3.9 or 3.727 diff), and it still works. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ Hello f
/html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00074.html (7,362 bytes)

7. Re: sticky clutch? (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 04:49:37 -0700
I had a similar problem on my Midget, turned out that the seals were hanging up inside the bore of the master cylinder. If your clutch hydraulics were sitting for any length of time without fluid yo
/html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00172.html (8,440 bytes)

8. modified 1500 advance curve survey (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2004 05:01:45 -0700
Those of you that have modified your 1500's with a hotter cam and/or better carbs, what distributor/advance curve are you using in conjunction with it? I'm looking for some recommendations since I ha
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00001.html (8,205 bytes)

9. modified 1500 advance curve survey (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 14:38:52 -0700
Those of you that have modified your 1500's with a hotter cam and/or better carbs, what distributor/advance curve are you using in conjunction with it? I'm looking for some recommendations since I ha
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00003.html (8,091 bytes)

10. Re: modified 1500 advance curve survey (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 05:16:10 -0700
I'm sure I don't have 10:1 compression as I didn't get the head skimmed that far. The 45DM4 could be made to work, then, as it has a light primary spring allowing advance to come up rapidly. It also
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00032.html (8,384 bytes)

11. Re: modified 1500 advance curve survey (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 17:40:58 -0700
I'll keep everyone informed on how I do. But I now think that part of the problem with gutless behavior under 2500 rpm has to do with the wrong advance curve in the Mallory. And the "emissions dizzy"
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00048.html (8,528 bytes)

12. RE: possible engine swap topic?? (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 17:55:49 -0700
Well, the engine was north-south, but it was a FWD car. I owned one for a short while in the early 90's. -=Chris The original VW Fox (late 80s) used a RWD configuration with the water cooled four ban
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00166.html (8,256 bytes)

13. RE: possible engine swap topic?? (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 05:21:47 -0700
We're talking about this car, right? http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Shores/5498/fox.html http://wj2d.100megsdns.com/vwfox.html http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00167.html (9,285 bytes)

14. Re: 1500 Midget exhaust manifold clamp (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 04:53:55 -0700
http://www.spitbits.com/spitfire-mk4-exhaust.htm Item number 4, $4.99 each. HTH -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original Message--> From: William M. Gilroy Sent: 6/25/2004 6:44:
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00193.html (7,289 bytes)

15. RE: Air-con question - SORRY NON-LBC!! (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Tue, 11 May 2004 16:19:50 -0700
Yes, there should be a cutoff for the system if the refrigerant is low. Most modern cars have this, and it's to keep the car from toasting a compressor if the refrigerant leaks out. Maybe the owners
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00062.html (8,032 bytes)

16. Gutless below 2500rpm (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 15:15:01 -0700
I'm posting to both lists for some 1500 info. I've had my 1500 Midget out today for a couple of runs up the back roads, as I try to dial in the carbs. I've got a 1500 with twin SU's, running AAB need
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00087.html (7,183 bytes)

17. Re: hi all (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 06:31:47 -0700
I missed your post on the spridgets list, so I'll reply here. I've had my 1500 Midget out for its first real run yesterday, and the temp gauge sat steady at about 1/3 of the way up. Now this gauge is
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00184.html (8,076 bytes)

18. Re: hi all (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 03:41:48 -0700
On the Midget, I think it's screwed to the firewall on the passenger's (right) side up under the dash, inside the glove compartment, near the turn signal flasher box. The flasher will be clearly mark
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00202.html (7,753 bytes)

19. Re: driver's side lean & Porche Boxter (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 12:22:34 -0700
You're probably right. I saw the Boxter Tuesday at the New York Auto show. It had a lid on both the front and the rear of the car, and neither accessed the engine. I wonder how you check the oil? -=C
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00192.html (7,620 bytes)

20. Re: Oil Pressure Gauge (score: 1)
Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 14:46:39 -0700
I used the T-fitting on my 1500 Midget: http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/may_update.html One caveat about how I have mine oriented - I had to make an extension to the harness for the idiot light hookup
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00274.html (8,345 bytes)

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