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41. Re: SU Problem (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 17:35:42 -0400; Hi Phillip, it sounds like the problem is with the needle valve. There is probably something stuck in the needle valve causing it to remain open. You can try clearing up by taping it with the handle; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00458.html (8,246 bytes)
42. Re: Electric fans (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 14:59:34 -0400; I have put in an electrical fan on my 78 Spit as a puller. To do this I had to make up some brackets to mount the fan. The only thing I didn't do yet is putting in a thermal switch to turn the fan on; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00294.html (9,037 bytes)
43. 78 Spit Wheel offset (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 02:30:59 -0400; Does anyone know what the offset the stock 78 Spitfire wheels are. I read somewhere that it was .5" (13mm), is this correct? Dave /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00397.html (6,449 bytes)
44. Wheel Backspace Calculations (2nd try) (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 02:54:37 -0400; Looks like my first message never got to the list. Here it is again, I want to confirm these numbers, especially the offset for the stock steel rim of my 78 Spit with the markings "4.5 X 13 X 88". ++; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00444.html (8,626 bytes)
45. Re: overdrive problems2 (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 03:30:55 -0400; I find my overdirve will not work properly when it is low on oil. It will not engage all the time when it is low on oil. Dave |\ | | | _______________________________________/\ /\ /\_____| \|_____| |; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00448.html (7,624 bytes)
46. Re: Exhaust Pipe (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 16:35:45 -0500; Is that 1 5/8" outside or inside diameter? You can alway try JC Whitney for ideas. They have flexible couplers that are 8" long with inner diameter of 1 3/4" for $20. I'm sure you can find something; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00530.html (8,222 bytes)
47. Used throttle shafts and re-drilled rims (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 13:07:22 -0500; Speaking of old parts, does anyone have a old set of throttle body shafts for the HS2 or HS4. They don't have to be in good condition just intact. My next question, I have a old set of 14" Honda alum; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00085.html (7,838 bytes)
48. Re: DCO (dumb current owner) Question (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 15:13:00 -0500; Hi Ben, if you have everything out and access to the slave cylinder I would recommand DOT 5. You should also replace the seals on both cylinders before putting in DOT 5. Just flush the system with so; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00365.html (8,449 bytes)
49. Re: HELP: 1500 Endfloat Info Needed Quick (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 15:38:03 -0500; Hi Mike, the crankshaft end-float should be .004-.008 in (.102-.203 mm). I think if the thrust washer has fallen out, you wouldn't need a dial indicator to measure the end-float because it will be v; /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00297.html (8,252 bytes)
50. Re: Warm enough in Ontario (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 15:45:22 -0500; The weather in Montreal is very warm, 7C. We had about 5cm of snow last night, which is almost all melted. It has been one of warmest January that I can remember. Dave |\ | | | ______________________; /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00298.html (8,109 bytes)
51. 78 Clutch replacement (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 23:56:19 -0500; I finally got a chance to work on my grounded spit. The problem was the clutch. The clutch plate broke, there is now a outter ring and an inner hub. A picture of it is at the following link: http://w; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00009.html (8,994 bytes)
52. Re: 78 Clutch replacement (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2001 17:55:58 -0500; No, it is Dave's brand when he is writing email messages at 12:30AM. I did mean Borg & Beck but my fingers thought otherwise. Anyways, I've gathered all the bits and pieces today and will be putting; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00033.html (9,711 bytes)
53. Re: 78 Clutch replacement (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 15:44:19 -0500; I managed to get the clutch and gearbox in on the weekend. Here is a tip for anyone attempting to this by themself, DON'T. For the love of your back, hands, arms and head get someone to help you to f; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00081.html (10,002 bytes)
54. Re: GT6 timing curves? (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 14:48:20 -0500; It is kinda hard to hear the knocking with all the other noise assoicated with our Spit, but the engine does knock. I always thought the knocking noise I was hearing during acceleration was my exhaus; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00129.html (8,638 bytes)
55. Re: 78 Clutch replacement (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 22:53:30 -0500; The car is finally (almost) back together. I connected the electricals and tested the gearbox while the car was still on jack stands. It did make a lot of distressing noises with the wheels spinning; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00144.html (9,332 bytes)
56. Re: carb update 2 (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 14:26:10 -0500; I think those holes are over run valves. They are spring loaded and opens when the egine slows down to reduce exhaust emissions. They will cause higher than normal idle speed if they are not close pr; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00179.html (8,879 bytes)
57. Re: colourtuning.... (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:12:50 -0500; Hi James, hang in there you are almost done. You did not mention that if you have balanced the carbs. That is the two carbs should be pulling in the same amount of air. This is the part where you sup; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00309.html (9,654 bytes)
58. Re: almost there....... x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 15:50:11 -0500; What kind of noise are you hearing. Is it just the induction noise of ticking noise from the valves? The way I work the choke on my 78 with dual HS2's is full choke on cold start up and then push in; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00393.html (10,352 bytes)
59. Re: opening the bonnet - on the way! (from another list) (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:52:51 -0400; Would that be me? Here are pictures of my Honda civic strut set up. This one is the bracket that I made to keep the bonnet up. http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/brace.jpg Here are some shots of how t; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00417.html (10,369 bytes)
60. Good and bad people (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2001 00:55:02 -0400; My car is parked on the street in front of my house and when I got home tonight there was a note on my windscreen. It was from a lady who had backed into my 78 Spit and left some white paint on the r; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00111.html (7,664 bytes)

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