- 61. Re: (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 16:14:56 -0700 (PDT)
- When I do finally have to address this problem I plan to use stainless steel roll pins. Here is the blurb from the McMaster-Carr website (NFI, etc): "Spring pins are also known as roll, tension, spl
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00210.html (8,498 bytes)
- 62. Re: Used Tonneau Cover (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 04:37:23 -0700 (PDT)
- I've used Armor-All to make old stiff vinyl more soft and pliable. Just rub it in generously, and let it set in a warm spot. This stuff seems to actually penetrates into the plastic. Try a little on
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00249.html (8,657 bytes)
- 63. Re: Inspection criteria (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 06:20:27 -0700 (PDT)
- The two longer studs are to accomodate the 'lifting eye', on the (driver's) right rear of the motor. This L shaped piece is about 1/8" thick, so the studs have to be longer. So, the longer studs are
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00262.html (7,371 bytes)
- 64. Re: { NASS } How To Get 50 FREE Horsepower Outta Your Car (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 07:20:54 -0700 (PDT)
- SpItFiRe Boyz n GiRlzz, makE mAjoR poWrr, goTta BeEE, Type R WeaPonzzZ dEcaLzzz dig? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00016.html (8,070 bytes)
- 65. Re: NEGATIVE CAMBER (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:26:13 -0700 (PDT)
- Depends on *how hard* you run on the street! Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00032.html (6,847 bytes)
- 66. Re: spitfire 1300/1500 Supercharger Project (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:21:25 -0700 (PDT)
- Then if I ever finish my turbo 1500, we can have a 'blow - off' to see which one is faster! Seriously, I think it's a great idea. I've been keeping an eye out for a used Miata SC unit, no luck so fa
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00169.html (10,101 bytes)
- 67. RE: spitfire 1300/1500 Supercharger Project (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:26:24 -0700 (PDT)
- I've not had problems with the differential. It's the stub axles that fatigue fail and snap, and the ring&pinion gearsets that get chewed up. Of course, I'd still *love* a Quaife LSD. Carter Get pers
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00170.html (8,761 bytes)
- 68. RE: { NASS } Early spitfire tranny/parts for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 18:45:39 -0700 (PDT)
- But when the needle bearings in the new transmissions fail, they bugger up the inside surface of the cluster gear (used as the outer bearing race), rendering it scrap. Whereas the bushings in the ol
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00251.html (8,993 bytes)
- 69. Re: { NASS } Early spitfire tranny/parts for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 06:45:27 -0700 (PDT)
- Sorry I was speaking of the transmissions used in Spitfire and GT6. The later versions use loose needle bearings, the inner race is the layshaft, the outer race is the inner bore of the cluster gear
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00263.html (9,746 bytes)
- 70. Re: 1500 head needed (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 05:00:37 -0700 (PDT)
- ... Just to illustrate this point, there are many turbocharged cars out there running 9.5:1 or higher CR, with 14 psi or greater boost. These are reliable daily drivers running on (premium) pump gas.
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00286.html (8,031 bytes)
- 71. Re: Bad spark plugs? (Long Story) (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 13:16:18 -0700 (PDT)
- Just like any mass produced product, there will always be some percentage of failures. Depends on what level of process control is used in the manufacturing. Sigma 7 is not cheap! Don't those plugs c
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00337.html (8,147 bytes)
- 72. Re: four thrust washers (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:59:46 -0700 (PDT)
- I've only worked with the 4 and 6 cylinders used in Spitfires, GT6, Heralds, and such, but I've never seen one fitted with 4 thrust washers from the factory. Instructions for fitting 4 thrust washer
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00349.html (9,028 bytes)
- 73. Re: Spring Compressor (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:59:18 -0700 (PDT)
- FWIW, I've never had to use a spring compressor on any Spitfire or GT6. But you *must* be careful. The amount of energy stored in a compressed spring can cause serious injury or death if suddenly rel
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00367.html (8,213 bytes)
- 74. Re: Spring Compressor (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 10:37:42 -0700 (PDT)
- Tool or no tool has nothing to do with it! If you foobar the job, you foobar the job. The *main* tool is the one between your ears. Anyone have the factory shop manual handy? Look up how they recomme
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00372.html (8,535 bytes)
- 75. Re: Body Tub Rotisserie (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 06:59:39 -0700 (PDT)
- Terrific job Dan! There used to be a site with complete description and plans for rotisserie. Can't find it noe. Carter Spot the hottest trends in music, movies, and more. http://buzz.yahoo.com/ ///
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00391.html (8,769 bytes)
- 76. Re: Spring Compressor (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 07:11:21 -0700 (PDT)
- All three of my FSM say to remove the shock/spring as an assembly, then have a shop with 'proper tools' do the job of disassembly. But I've never done it that way myself. Carter Spot the hottest tren
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00393.html (8,581 bytes)
- 77. Re: Body Tub Rotisserie (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 05:14:27 -0700 (PDT)
- Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00408.html (7,123 bytes)
- 78. Re: Worth of a Tub (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 05:37:04 -0700 (PDT)
- I've seen a couple of tubs on eBay the past week or so. Prices seemed high to me, but I'd be interested to see what kind of $$ they sold at. These things come in cycles. Carter Get personalized emai
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00439.html (7,633 bytes)
- 79. Re: Younger Owners (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 07:04:20 -0700 (PDT)
- if the car falls off, you can practice your bench presses. (this has happened to me BTW) Carter Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00554.html (8,221 bytes)
- 80. Re: Spit Spin (score: 1)
- Author: Carter Shore <clshore@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 08:56:07 -0700 (PDT)
- it sounds like one of the bolts holding the U-joint yoke to the stub axle flange was loose enough to back out and jam between the allen head screw attaching the stub axle seal to the diff case. Usua
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00600.html (8,107 bytes)
This search system is powered by
Namazu