- 41. Re: 1980 Spitfire Head (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 17:41:01 -0700
- For 9:1 compression on a 1500 motor, you want to replce the US spec dished pistons with the UK spec flat-topped ones. You may still need to mill the head a bit, but this will get you close to the sto
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00024.html (7,620 bytes)
- 42. Re: Silicon fluid color change? - (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006 10:09:22 -0700
- I run DOT5 in my '77 Midget, and I noticed the same thing. I assumed it was normal. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original Message--> While I was upgrading my brake system wit
- /html/spitfires/2006-06/msg00061.html (7,227 bytes)
- 43. Re: Egr valve (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:03:35 -0700
- Maybe for a 1500 Midget? -=Chris <--Original Message--> I've been digging through my box of parts and came across an EGR valve, part number TKC 3523. I can't find this part number anywhere - Any idea
- /html/spitfires/2006-06/msg00063.html (6,638 bytes)
- 44. Re: SU HS 4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
- Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:20:33 -0700
- Your float lids may be frm later SU's like mine (FZX1122). The float level is adjusted by the thickness of the washers used on the needle valve seat. Pull the pivot pin for the float, and then you'll
- /html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00065.html (7,921 bytes)
- 45. Re: Crank Shaft Pulley Removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
- Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:22:39 -0800
- Big breaker bar with a 1 13/16 socket on the bolt, and a 2x4 wedged between the crank and the inside of the block. That's how I did it on my 1500. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <
- /html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00054.html (7,614 bytes)
- 46. Re: Gauge hole sizes & cutting techniques (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
- Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:59:39 -0800
- I had made an auxilliary gauge panel for my Midget. I picked up a 1 1/16" hole saw from the local big box home center, worked perfect. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original M
- /html/spitfires/2007-02/msg00011.html (7,477 bytes)
- 47. Re: [Spits] [Spridgets] ZDDP again (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
- Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:46:40 -0700
- You can get something similar at your local GM dealer: http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/photo_05. html I don't know price, ppm. YMMV, etc. -=Chris Chris King http://home
- /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00033.html (7,074 bytes)
- 48. Re: [Spits] Spitfire Header (score: 1)
- Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
- Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:03:03 -0700
- I second the one from Ted. I bought one for my 1500 Midget, and it works well and fit well. The one I got was routed specifically for the Midget, and had a Maniflow tag on it when I got it. Quality p
- /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00037.html (9,153 bytes)
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