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161. Re: Solenoid OK but Ignition switch collapsed (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 12:39:45 -0400
Yes, if your car in pre 77 with the horn switch at the center of the steering wheel. I just check my Bentley manual and it is not much help. It said "Isolate battery, Pull back the switch cover, With
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01239.html (9,428 bytes)

162. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 13:36:24 -0400
I have done this on my Spitfire. My car didn't come with the props, just a 4 foot wooden stick. I have an old Civic that was going to the scrap yard and I took those and place it on to the Spit. In o
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00472.html (9,712 bytes)

163. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 15:54:20 -0400
I have them on both side of the car, and they were not enought to hold the bonnet up. As to the measurments, I will have to get it off the car tonight. I think struts from a minivan would be a better
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00494.html (9,484 bytes)

164. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 17:08:48 -0400
Finally got an chance to measure the struts. The extended length is 24", and compressed is 16". However, even with the shocks fully extended the bonnet can still open another inch. I also jacked up t
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00537.html (9,504 bytes)

165. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:40:52 -0400
I had to make up a plate for them. There are two bolts near the bonnet hinges and that is where the plates are mounted. So the struts mounts onto the plates and the plates are mounted onto the two bo
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00566.html (9,401 bytes)

166. Re: Hood Prop (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 13:00:05 -0400
That is what I have done on my car. I made up a locking device to keep the bonnet up because the ones I used are not strong enought to hold the wieght of the bonnet. I've seen similar device in the J
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00567.html (8,988 bytes)

167. Re: 1980 Spit 1500 fan probs (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:23:21 -0400
Try this link for a picture of the schematic for the car: http://www.enteract.com/~vmichael/1500LHDFM95001s.gif The relay, switch and fan is elements numbered: 81, 79 and 80 respectively. I don't kno
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00858.html (8,121 bytes)

168. Re: What size is the big nut on the front of the crankshaft on a (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 14:58:14 -0400
Hi Kevin, I found removing the spark plugs make it much easier to rotate the engine by hand. No need for socket or wrenches, there is enought friction from the fan belt by turnning the alternator. Da
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01118.html (8,072 bytes)

169. Re: Front springs (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 19:16:11 -0500
I have set of uprated springs for my Spit and it has 9 or 10 coils depending on how you count it. My original ones are still on the car but the new one with the Koni's looks like it will not need muc
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00114.html (7,690 bytes)

170. Re: Dash overlay & first drive (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2000 13:41:43 -0500
I just put one on last year, you will have to fill the cracks on your original dash with RTV silicon (came with my overlay). You are correct that you have to remove the ashtray, vents and tonneau pin
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00176.html (9,019 bytes)

171. Re: Convertable top (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 13:01:06 -0500
Dave, you might want to try Obsolete Automotive in Point Edward Ont. They have them listed for $369, I think it's made by Amco. Another place is Penisula Imports around the Toronto area, they have th
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00505.html (8,112 bytes)

172. FS:78 brake hoses + cylinder rebuild kit (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2000 17:21:27 -0500
Hello everyone hope you all had a nice hoilday season. I've got two front brake hoses and a rear wheel cyclinder rebuild kit that I have no use for. They are both new in the box, Moprod part number B
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00041.html (7,260 bytes)

173. Re: Leaky ZS Carb Dashpot (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2000 14:11:03 -0500
I have done this before and yes it is tricky to fish the clip out. But it can be done using a dentist pick of if have a thin stiff wire, just bend the end to use that to hook the clip. It took me abo
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00058.html (8,098 bytes)

174. Re: Deep 6-pt sockets? (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 14:27:19 -0500
You can get deep impact sockets, they only come is 6 points. Dave |\ | | | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University Voice:(514)848-3115 Fax:(514)848-2802 1455
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00326.html (7,314 bytes)

175. Re: New guy (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:15:59 -0500
Hello Micheal, welcome to the list. Don't think so, maybe your can had an overdrive original and was removed. That is always a confusing topic. My Spit is a 78 and it does not dave a relay for the ho
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00608.html (8,361 bytes)

176. Re: Newly acquired.... (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:25:56 -0500
Two years is not a very long time for the engine to sit around if it was stored properly. I would drain the gas tank and put in fresh gas. Remove all the spark plugs and spray some oil into each cyli
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00610.html (8,178 bytes)

177. Re: HS4 Brackets (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 13:35:18 -0500
Does it look anything like this: http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/carpics/e5.jpg I had to make a similar bracket for my HS2 setup. Dave |\ | | | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00726.html (7,363 bytes)

178. Re: SU Fuel Lines (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 13:13:56 -0400
Yes it is. That is how I have my fuel lines. Sounds like you are almost done with your conversion. Once you have everything set up and adjusted let us know how you like your new setup. Good luck. Dav
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00168.html (7,872 bytes)

179. Re: clutch master cylinder 101 (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 11:55:50 -0400
It is not that hard to replace the master clutch cylinder. You will have to remove the rubber boot at the end of the cylinder, disconnect the clutch pedel lever from the push rod, disconnect the clut
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00228.html (8,369 bytes)

180. New pictures (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 13:25:04 -0400
Finally got some pictures of my spit. But for some reason they are out of focus. Anyways they are picture of my fuses to circuit breaker conversion, my modification of the dimmer to solid state circu
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00390.html (6,989 bytes)

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