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101. RE: Hello! (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:27:31 -0500; It could well be that something is out of alignment at the pedal end. Take a and jam your head where your feet normally go and have a look. The cable should NOT have to bend as it travels from the en; /html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00127.html (7,724 bytes)
102. Ad seen in today's San Jose (CA) Mercury-News (score: 1): Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 14:27:51 -0800 (PST); PARTING '76 Spitfire Triumph $250 408-679-3733 I don't know anything else about it. Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00004.html (6,412 bytes)
103. Re: Spitfire hardtop (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2004 20:18:21 -0500; I re-did the liner of my hardtop about 3 years ago. I was careful to do it properly, and the original liner was still present (but rather ripped up). As far as I can remember, and by observing the fi; /html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00012.html (7,182 bytes)
104. RE: zerks (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 08:38:22 -0500; In the past, I bought a couple of U-joints from Pep Boys that had the grease in the center of one of the caps. (What's more, they were made in the USA). The fitting is obviously easy to reach and doe; /html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00052.html (7,127 bytes)
105. Re: Cooling System Mystery - please help (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 18:56:02 -0500; Try fitting a new thermostat, even though the old one seems OK. (at least, they're cheap). Then try disconnecting the radiator bottom hose and pouring water into the top, and make sure it all rushes; /html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00089.html (8,234 bytes)
106. Re: zerk (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 12:58:30 -0500; I have a large-size grease fitting (with a pipe thread) that "almost" fits into the hole. I remove the plug, screw in the grease fitting (not too tight), and grease it up. Then I put the plug back. I; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00002.html (7,055 bytes)
107. RE: zerk (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 13:27:04 -0500; Doesn't "BSP" mean "British Standard Pipe", which is a tapered thread? If so, I don't see how it could fit the hole in the rack, which has a non-tapered thread. It sounds like the grease fitting I me; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00003.html (7,181 bytes)
108. Re: zerk (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 16:16:58 -0500; In the factory (or Bentley) service manual, item #43 on page 10.00.17 1: Wipe clean plug and surrounding area. 2: Remove the plug. 3: Fit a suitable grease nipple to the plug hole. 4: Apply a grease; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00006.html (7,537 bytes)
109. Re: 76 Spit- clear title in hand- new write up (score: 1): Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 08:13:37 -0800 (PST); car is in better shape than maybe 40% of the Spits currently on the road. Why do you consider it a parts car? What is actually keeping it from being drdriveable You didn't actually list any problem (; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00040.html (7,760 bytes)
110. Re: Was in the garage this evening (score: 1): Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 10:20:42 -0800 (PST); Did the stand bust? i hope your foot wasn't under Remember that the Chinese pound is apparently equal to about 0.5 US/British pounds. Same with the Chinese watt.... Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00061.html (6,935 bytes)
111. Re: Preservation (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2004 21:48:24 -0500; It would probably help, but unless you live in a tropical climate, spraying oil all over the inside of the engine should be sufficient. BTW, you can buy this high-tech kitty litter that is the same m; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00083.html (7,231 bytes)
112. Re: Air Cleaner Ducts (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 08:35:11 -0500; There is a funny-looking two-humped metal clip that holds the front of the It is still available from Rimmer, etc. Theoretically you need a special bolt to hold it, but I used an ordinary bolt with a; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00086.html (6,929 bytes)
113. Re: front spindle (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2004 21:07:05 -0400; Those new cups simply don't fit. I ended up cutting off the felt from them and gluing it to the old metal cups. Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-10/msg00009.html (6,947 bytes)
114. Article in NY Times mentioning GT6 (w/ Photo) (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 08:37:54 -0500; Go see: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/27/automobiles/27JORD.html Unfortunately you will probably need to be registered at www.nytimes.com. Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-10/msg00066.html (6,427 bytes)
115. Re: zerk (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 17:45:20 -0500; I have never found one that matches. If you really must have a grease fitting there, maybe it would be best to drill and tap the existing plug for a standard small-size fitting. Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-10/msg00068.html (6,625 bytes)
116. Re: Quaife rear (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 23:15:55 -0400; If you're not in the habit of burning rubber or otherwise spinning the rear wheels (driving in snow?), the limited-slip differential has no advantage whatsoever. Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00040.html (6,795 bytes)
117. Re: Water Pump Question (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2004 14:25:08 -0400; That hole is to allow any water that leaks past the seal to drain away without getting into the bearings. Your pump's seal is probably shot, and you have to get a new pump. If you have a stock 14 PSI; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00047.html (7,818 bytes)
118. Re: OD solenoid needed (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 16:13:17 -0400; Do you have a D or J O/D? By the way, what component actually breaks on these when they stop working? Is there any possible way to repair them? (I'm wondering because some day, sooner or later, I wil; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00098.html (7,110 bytes)
119. Re: Electrickery question. (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 18:51:16 -0400; Did your new harness have a fuse block attached? If not, how did you deal with the fuse block? doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00118.html (7,065 bytes)
120. RE: Another Spitfire seen in a movie (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2004 11:44:21 -0400; Given that they were taking it TO the beach, I hope so, too! Doug; /html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00001.html (6,494 bytes)

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