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1. RE: More U-joint Frustration (score: 1): Author: "Chris & Kelly Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 18:40:01 -0800; Two sockets and a big hammer. A few years ago, I was doing the same thing. Finally took it to a shop with a press. The owner said, "no press for this on," pulled out a big sledge hammer, set a socket; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00331.html (7,584 bytes)
2. RE: Oil gasket pan help. (score: 1): Author: "Chris & Kelly Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 22:03:08 -0800; I use a paper gasket cut from thick gasket material and high temp RTV, both of which I pick up at a local parts store. The gasket material is about the weight of heavy cardstock and a ~36" by ~14" p; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00373.html (8,885 bytes)
3. RE: Core plugs (score: 1): Author: "Chris & Kelly Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:22:38 -0800; ISTR that you place the core plug in the opening convex out then strike them with a ball peen hammer to cause them to expand into the hole in the block. The finished result is either a flat or slight; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00398.html (8,292 bytes)
4. Tuning a Mk I for more power (long) (score: 1): Author: "Chris & Kelly Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 08:53:09 -0800; Greetings listers! Hope you all had a joyous holiday season. I used part of mine to get the spit back together. This past summer, I blew a head gasket. My job has been somewhat hectic of late, so pro; /html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00069.html (8,546 bytes)
5. Mk I Steering Shaft Bushing Replacement (score: 1): Author: "Chris & Kelly Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 11:19:23 -0800; Hey listers Found more time to tinker w/ the spit, decided to replace the steering shaft bushes. Any suggestions on the best way to remove the old bushes and insert the new ones? Cheers Chris '64 Spi; /html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00124.html (6,797 bytes)
6. RE: Altermator light on dimly (score: 1): Author: "Chris & Kelly Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 19:14:57 -0800; Is this at idle or all speeds? Problem: alternator light glows dimly (barely visible) with headlights on, brightening as fan, turn signals, brake lights, wipers etc are turned on. Headlights dim/wipe; /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00076.html (7,724 bytes)
7. FW: Badging blues (score: 1): Author: "Chris & Kelly Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 14:50:31 -0800; This thread reminded me of an episode of This Old House or some such thing where they visited a factory in San Francisco that specialized in reproduction hardware -- door knobs, hinges, etc. They als; /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00216.html (8,064 bytes)
8. Stella Lives! (score: 1): Author: "Chris & Kelly Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2002 12:32:40 -0800; After a few months down for engine work, the spit roared to life yesterday evening. Took about half an hour to get the carbs somewhere close to right, still not quite happy with them. The problem see; /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00294.html (7,663 bytes)
9. Triumphest 2002 (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 13:12:58 -0700; Triumphest 2002 is about six weeks away. I'm not associated with Desert Centre Triumph Register of America but do live in Las Vegas which is only a few miles from Lauughlin, Nevada, where this years; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00007.html (6,873 bytes)
10. Big Thanks to Bill McDevitt (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 20:58:51 -0700; Hey Spit Fans! I want to publicly thank Bill McDevitt for helping me out. Several weeks (or was it months.... time flys so fast these days....) I'd posted that I needed a speedometer drive gear for m; /html/spitfires/2002-07/msg00025.html (7,075 bytes)
11. New Pistons (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 21:04:03 -0700; Several weeks ago, I posted a note about excessive pressure in the crank case. I think now that it was either piston blow by (two pistons each had a broken ring) or head gasket blow by as there was e; /html/spitfires/2002-07/msg00027.html (6,723 bytes)
12. Racing simulator (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 22:45:57 -0700; My boss is usually a pretty serious fellow, but once in a while he lets his hair down. The other day he sent me this race car "simulator" http://www.people.cornell.edu/pages/slp29/insane.html /// spi; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00116.html (6,630 bytes)
13. RE: mk3 shacks @ 55mph (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 17:57:45 -0700; I had similar symptoms not too long ago. Turned out to be a loose yoke on the output shaft of the transmission. --Original Message-- On Behalf Of KEschhofen@aol.com My spitfire drives fairly weel unt; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00312.html (7,005 bytes)
14. RE: Engine and Tranny ?? (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 21:46:29 -0700; Assuming you have a hoist, much easier to put them in together. I have trouble w/ those 10-12 bolts that hold the tranny to the engine once the engine's in the bay. Much easier to tighten them up pro; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00558.html (7,843 bytes)
15. RE: Check out (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 22:09:18 -0700; I think it's an MG TF. http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Track/2508/mgtf.html --Original Message-- From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of JohnZissle; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00339.html (7,798 bytes)
16. Mk I Tranny Parts (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 20:35:00 -0700; Greetings from sunny Las Vegas! About a year and a half ago, I rebuilt the tranny in my '64 Spitfire4. In the process, I snapped the nylon gear ring off of the hub of the speedometer drive gear. I co; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00253.html (7,104 bytes)
17. Engine Oil Leak (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 20:11:54 -0700; Quick question for all you folks up on your engine troubleshooting. Background: '64 Spitfire Mk I assembled in Spa, Belgium. Engine # FC74172HE. I know the engine is a transplant, possibly from a Her; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00573.html (8,338 bytes)
18. RE: t-shirts and copyrights (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2002 21:51:55 -0800; <Begin substantially large snip> Just contact Haynes and ask for permission, or have someone else draw a similar drawing- it would be so much easier. -- <End of Snip> I've been following this thread; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00035.html (7,636 bytes)
19. Front Shock (Damper) coil removal? (Long Reply) (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 20:28:51 -0800; Sorry, been off list for a week, just getting caught up. I think the someone referred to here is me. No argument from me, a compressed spring has a lot of stored energy -- even the ones on our Spits.; /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00130.html (10,631 bytes)
20. RE: bonnet gaps and rubbers? (score: 1): Author: "Chris Sharp" <chrislsharp@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 21:36:02 -0800; When I got ready to paint my car, I also had this problem. My fix was to loosen the clamps at the wheel well that hold the brace across the rear most part of the bonnet, "adjust" the fit so that it m; /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00162.html (8,576 bytes)

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