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141. Re: An Experiment (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Fri, 07 Jul 2000 15:37:42 -0400; I think that would be Joe Curry, I recall his put a cold air box that gets air from next to the radiator. If I remember correctly his has picture of it in his web page. Let me check...... Yup, here i; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00264.html (8,029 bytes)
142. SS muffler and side markers on ebay (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2000 14:37:59 -0400; There is a Rimmer SS muffler and two set of side markers on ebay. The side markers are thinner than stock ones, does anyone know if they are originally for MG's? SS muffler: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaym; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00301.html (7,637 bytes)
143. Re: Flunked my safety inspection (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 16:30:27 -0400; When I re-did my ball joints I was also planning to get an separator. Called my local parts store and ask if they have one on hand. The guy on the other end said they have but ask me what I wanted it; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00359.html (9,273 bytes)
144. Re: viscous fan (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 14:19:51 -0400; Hi Ron, the problem can be just the tolerance ring in the fan clutch. They go for around $9.00CAN at Obsolete Auto (www.obsoleteauto.com), part no. EN-RING-UKC759. They also have the fan clutch liste; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00568.html (8,498 bytes)
145. Re: Damper Oil (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 09:46:46 -0400; I finally saw a bottle of this stuff at a local parts shop. It does have many uses including cleaning the fuel system on the car. But, I noticed on the bottle that it say it is flammable! Therefore,; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00596.html (8,127 bytes)
146. Re: tires for a 77 1500 (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 14:24:53 -0400; The stock size is 155SR13 which is equivalent to 155/80 R13. Yes, these will work fine on the car, I have the same size on mine. Dave |\ | | | _______________________________________/\ /\ /\_____| \|; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00600.html (7,874 bytes)
147. Re: tires for a 77 1500 (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 15:36:08 -0400; I haven't had any problems with my 175's. Do you have the stock springs, and shocks at the front of your car? I use to have the stock setup until this year when I put on a set of Koni's, uprated spri; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00602.html (8,512 bytes)
148. Re: Damper Oil (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2000 11:43:11 -0400; Yes, but from my understanding, to determine how flammable a particular oil is, it's their flash point. The flash point for motor oil is pretty high. That is if you hold a burning match to it, it wil; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00622.html (8,534 bytes)
149. Re: Jumpy rear end (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 17:10:06 -0400; The last time something like that happened to my car is when I tried to back up with the overdrive engaged. For some reason, the PO bypassed the inhibitor switch which I have since corrected. Dave |\; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00707.html (7,697 bytes)
150. Re: Tachometer sticks (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 17:30:14 -0400; Mine does the samething. I think it is sticking because if I tap the Tach. when it is not working right after the engine starts the needle would pop up and works fine after that. Otherwise, I just re; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00709.html (8,191 bytes)
151. Re: Choke conversion (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 12:48:46 -0400; Hi Dan, it sounds like you are not getting gas to the engine. Have you make sure the gas filter and pump is working? Check the bowl to see if you have gas in it. If the choke is not functioning it wi; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00761.html (8,800 bytes)
152. Re: expected fuel mileage for 1500 Spit (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:28:15 -0400; I have 1 1/4" SU's on my 78 and are getting 25mpg (and that is imperial gallons) mix of city and freeway. How do you people get such good numbers? Dave |\ | | | ______________________________________; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00793.html (7,710 bytes)
153. Koni, Spax difference? (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 16:00:42 -0400; Does anyone know the difference between the Koni, Spax and Spax with adjustable spring seat? I know the Koni's are more trouble to adjuste because the shock has to be remove and spring taken off. The; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00953.html (7,319 bytes)
154. Re: Spitfire Tail Light Problems (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 22:07:16 -0400; It might not be the brake lights but the parking lights that are on all the time. You should check the head light switch, it might be defective and keeping the parking lights on all the time. Dave |\; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00966.html (7,916 bytes)
155. Re: Practical Classics (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:57:37 -0400; Hi Fred, I thought I saw a copy of it in the stands today. If you want I can pick it up and mail it off to you. I think the article on the spit. was just 3 or 4 pages long listing all the pros and co; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00395.html (7,832 bytes)
156. Re: Regarding "what the hell" (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:38:49 -0400; Glad to hear you found the problem. It is really easy to replace the diaphragm. Remove the 4 screws on top of the carb and undo the two screws holding the diaphragm. Just make sure the notch on the n; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00499.html (7,863 bytes)
157. Re: Anti-Thief Devices!!! (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 17:11:44 -0400; To add to that: 5. Not too many people knows how to put our Spitfire into reverse. Just park it so who ever wants to steal the car has to back it out. Dave |\ | | | __________________________________; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00828.html (9,053 bytes)
158. Re: adjusting the konis (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 16:10:07 -0400; Hi Ron, the older Koni shocks which I also happen to own, have to be removed from the car inorder to adjust them. The spring will also have to come off. With the shocks out of the car, the springs an; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01216.html (8,228 bytes)
159. oil pan drain plug (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 15:04:03 -0400; so Hi Jeff if your oil pan is till off the engine you can try putting a propane tourch to the plug. This should get it hot enought to remove the plug without distoring the pan. Remember, only do thi; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01007.html (7,345 bytes)
160. Re: Solenoid OK but Ignition switch collapsed (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:09:16 -0400; Hi Tim the ignition switch is on the other side of the where the key goes. On my 78, there are two small screws with philips head that you unscrew to remove the switch. Dave |\ | | | _______________; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01236.html (8,918 bytes)

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