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181. Re: New carb setup (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 10:34:33 -0400; Hi Ken, I've done this conversion on my 78. I pluged the fuel return lines going to the carbon canister. The valve cover breather, emission control valve and carbon conister are connected together wi; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00042.html (8,098 bytes)
182. Re: oops oil? (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 17:49:40 -0400; Hi David, that stuff is not oil, it's break fluid. You should clean it up right away or else it will eat through your paint. As to the clutch master cylinder, you will have to open your bonnet and li; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00071.html (8,052 bytes)
183. Re: 1500 header brand? (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 15:07:41 -0400; I looks like what is on my car. A PaceSetter, except that there is a flange welded to mate with the rest of the exhaust system. The PaceSetter does not have that, just a straight 2" tube. Dave |\ | |; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00858.html (8,259 bytes)
184. Re: Alternator Parts (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 13:43:13 -0400; I got my alternator rebuild a few years back locally. They replaced the brushes, diode pack, regulator. and bearings. That was done in a few hours so I think they must of had the parts on hand. You m; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00998.html (7,670 bytes)
185. Electric Spit for sale (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 16:41:19 -0400; Saw this on the VTR web site. Thought someone might be interested since there was talk recently about electric Spit conversion. http://www.vtr.org/ads/2374.html 1975 Triumph Spitfire, $1800 (GOLDEN,; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01032.html (7,731 bytes)
186. 1500 dual SU and Knocking noise (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 13:59:51 -0400; I finally got my dual SU HS2 working correctly on my 78 Spit three years after I converted from the single ZS set up. The problem was the jets, the ones came with my rebuild kit was not correct for t; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01652.html (8,425 bytes)
187. Re: 1500 dual SU and Knocking noise (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 16:51:32 -0400; I don't think the problem is the mixture. I've check it with my Colourtune (finally got to use it) and set it a little rich. To make sure I also pulled the plugs after a drive and found them to be gr; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01659.html (8,615 bytes)
188. Re: Replacing Gas Sender Gasket (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 17:03:00 -0400; The gasket goes between the sender and the tank, the ring that tighten the sender onto the tank makes contact with the back of the sender. Please make sure the gasket is properly seal before filling; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01660.html (7,480 bytes)
189. Tach. dissambling (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sun, 04 Jul 1999 20:50:44 -0400; I was reinstalling the wiring in my wire when I got to the Tach. While pushing in the bullet connector, something gave and the connector caved into the gauge. Now I have to dissamble the gauge to rep; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00104.html (7,208 bytes)
190. Re: K&N Filters (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 18:29:36 -0400; Hi Tom, try Performance Internatinal. They would be able to locate the correct parts for you. However, I would suggest you get the whole assembly with the chrome cover. Here is the URL: http://www.pe; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00532.html (7,502 bytes)
191. Re: Dash warning lamp part number (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 10:44:39 -0400; I just happen to have my wiring harness at work and the bulb you are referring to are Bayonet base is .275" or around 1/4", it is rated at 2 Watts. The length of it is around .799" or just over 3/4".; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00012.html (7,920 bytes)
192. Re: Plastic Engine Valences? (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 12:28:37 -0400; Yes, Victor Micheal and Andrew Miller has plans to make the air deflector and valences in their web site, here are the URLs: http://www.enteract.com/~vmichael/airdeflect.html http://www.cyberus.ca/~a; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00118.html (8,961 bytes)
193. Re: alternator question (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 12:58:31 -0400; Hi Greg, the connector is consist of three female connectors, two 3/8" and one 1/4". The thick brown wire with the 3/8 connector goes to the middle. The small 1/4" brown/yellow goes to the left side; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00363.html (8,220 bytes)
194. Re: Oil pan gasket, and misc. (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 10:31:02 -0400; You don't need to do anything special, just jack the front of the car up and use jack stands. There are bolts of different length, just keep track where they came from. The manual says smear grease o; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00476.html (10,072 bytes)
195. Re: Paint (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 13:33:44 -0400; Hello fellow Montreal Spit owner, congradulations on your new purchase. Yes, the Spit is much easier to work on then most modern cars. Also, It nice to work on a relatively rust free car then on a re; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00638.html (8,974 bytes)
196. Re: Intermittnet O/D (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 23:04:06 -0400; It is on the driver side and it must be from the top. That means you will have to take the tunnel cover off. You can take the solenoid off, but it is not easy. There is not much room there for a wren; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00669.html (8,317 bytes)
197. Re: Exhaust problem: Wrath of the Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 13:20:54 -0400; The Pacesetter header needs some work to get it to fit. Mostly grinding of the mating flange where the exhaust and intake manifold meets. It should cost around $130-$175 depending where you buy it. I; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01085.html (8,231 bytes)
198. Re: Tires (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 18:08:22 -0400; Stock size is 155/80R13, but 175/70R13 will fit onto the stock rims. I have Michelin MX4 on mine and it give a very nice ride. Dave |\ | | | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | |; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01191.html (7,253 bytes)
199. Re: Alignment specifications for '78 triumph spitfire (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 18:21:25 -0400; It is listed in the Bentley manual. Here are the numbers Wheel Alignment Front 0 to 1/16" (0 to 1.59mm) laden 1/16 to 1/8" (1.59 to 3.18mm) kern Rear 0 to 1/16" (0 to 1.59mm) laden 1/32 to 3/32" (0.7; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01193.html (8,158 bytes)
200. 78 Spit wiring (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 21:07:50 -0400; I'm currently trying to get my main harness back into my car. However, due to a previous electrical fire I how have to sort out the PO's wiring fixes. Is not really that bad just a melted fuse box an; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00311.html (7,357 bytes)

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