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61. Re: Spit 1500 running again (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 21:16:41 -0400 (EDT); Under normal circumstances, there should be no overflow. The mechanical fuel pump is pressure limited (kind of like a pressure regulator built-in.) The way it works is the eccentric on the cam "cocks; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00580.html (9,392 bytes)
62. Re: steering knuckle joint (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 23:35:23 -0500 (EST); Hi. Can I have an idea? Insert a smooth rod with the same OD as the clamp bolt through the knuckle from the opposite side that you are planning to insert the bolt. When this is done, use the bolt to; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00074.html (8,306 bytes)
63. Re: SU Carbs (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:47:00 -0400 (EDT); The one thing to note about the '69 carbs is that the vacuum advance is "ported" (may be so on other models, but that is the only year I am familiar with.) At idle, there is no vacuum advance (the h; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00296.html (7,968 bytes)
64. Re: Brake/Clutch fluid (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 14:00:40 -0400 (EDT); [SNIP] 5.1 is to 4 as 4 is to 3; it is NOT silicone. (I'll never understand why they didn't call it 4.1 or something _logical_) NONONONO! don't use mineral spirits (that stuff will rot the rubber) u; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00595.html (8,980 bytes)
65. Re: Brake drums - Got it! (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 07:59:00 -0400 (EDT); I inherited one of the inexpensive impact tools -- hit the backend with a hammer and it rotates the bit -- from my Dad. Finally, one of his tools that works! And it works a treat! It has be-goin-in a; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00607.html (7,983 bytes)
66. Re: Brake drums - Got it! (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 13:18:53 -0400 (EDT); Good plan, antisieze. Need to train POs about these things. The real difficulty is time-traveling the training to the last time the PO had the brake drums off! Donald. :) /// spitfires@autox.team.net; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00629.html (8,063 bytes)
67. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Layshaft problem (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 12:59:28 -0400 (EDT); I looked this morning and they were all there again. Thanks. VERY nice photos; too bad they are of a scored bore! Donald. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00630.html (6,926 bytes)
68. Re: veering to the left... (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:29:07 -0400 (EDT); ... which reminds me of another situation I have in my spit. ('69) Front right brake, when the caliper is tightened firmly to its mounting bosses, is _very_tight_. I have tried pushing the pistons ba; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00633.html (7,867 bytes)
69. Re: Second gear shifting! (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 23:14:15 -0500 (EST); I'm not J.K. but here's my story: Way back in my younger days, I rebuilt my trans ('69 Mk III) every few thousand miles because the balk springs (which control the synchronisation) would break. I wen; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00003.html (9,084 bytes)
70. Re: Engine problem (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 15:58:58 -0500 (EST); You want my guess? The valve is sticking in the guide (I'll guess the push rod was from an exhaust valve) and when the tappet and rocker were no longer loading the pushrod, it "fell right over." -- N; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00099.html (8,172 bytes)
71. Re: Stuck brake bleeding nipple (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:23:06 -0500 (EST); This has worked for me in the past. First, go buy a replacement nipple. Then try rapping the stuck nipple with a small BFH, as if you were trying to drive it into the caliper. After a couple of taps; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00148.html (8,630 bytes)
72. Re: Plug welding holes in sheet metal. (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 13:23:56 -0500 (EST); Copper block is the traditional backup for this application. I think because it has a higher-enough melting temp than aluminium, which (if hot enough to not suck the heat out of the joint) will be ki; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00393.html (8,943 bytes)
73. Re: Plug welding holes in sheet metal. (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 02:33:06 -0500 (EST); I'd be concerned about the zinc fuming out of the brass. [Reasonably] pure copper is so easy to buy that I can't imagine using a substitute. Donald. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or t; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00408.html (8,539 bytes)
74. Re: Triumph Hypochondria (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 00:46:19 -0500 (EST); This _really_ brings back memories! When I retired my first Spitfire (as I recall in 1977; vehicle was a '69 Mk-3) I took a quick look at my receipts -- about 1300USD in parts over the three years (e; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00616.html (8,810 bytes)
75. In defense of Dog x.0 (was Re: Joke / Humour) (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 16:24:41 -0500 (EST); OK, I gotta add to this. I'm currently on Dog 3.1 and have been quite happy with it for 15 years, now. This version has had the copy protection permanently enabled, but retains the LegLift 1.1 and Hy; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00595.html (8,502 bytes)
76. Re: brake and clutch master cylinders (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 08:17:33 -0500 (EST); Looking at the Spare Parts Catalog, (I have Spit Mk3, 2nd edition) there appear to be two different parts for the brake and clutch M/Cs. The bodies themselves do not have part numbers assigned (part; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00679.html (8,141 bytes)
77. Re: Beginer question... (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 06:40:27 -0500 (EST); I'd go for SpitBits. It may not be the slick catalogue that attracted me, but the parts quality and Nigel's help have been outstanding. I haven't tried VB, Moss, or TRF, BPNW, TSI or Ed Zaleski. yet.; /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00176.html (7,794 bytes)
78. Re: MPH vs. RPM, Spitfire 1500 (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 13:54:36 -0500 (EST); Two notes: Roman Legionaires had regular legs -- a pace is two steps (left foot to left foot) so each step was 0.8 yards long. The calibration procedure involved using a lot of soldiers and taking th; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00333.html (8,244 bytes)
79. Re: crank pulley nut (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:39:41 -0500 (EST); Bad thought, but is it possible that the nut is on crossed? If it were tightened up enough, I could imagine it holding the pulley on cock-eyed as well. Hope this is not your case! Donald. [...] /// s; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00466.html (7,537 bytes)
80. Re: { NASS } out of balance clutch? (score: 1): Author: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>; Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 16:09:38 -0500 (EST); A slick trick for "pulling" the pilot bush I learned many moons ago is to fill the bushing cavity with grease, then insert a brass rod that fits inside the cavity (not snug, not loose -- it should be; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00494.html (7,835 bytes)

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