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161. Re: Miata seats (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 11:47:45 -0400; You really need to use the Spit's original seat belt mounting points. If the Miata seats happened to have their own mounting points, they would be useless because the entire seat would rip out of the; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00183.html (6,556 bytes)
162. Re: driver's side lean & Porche Boxter (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 21:50:34 -0400; It's not just Porsche. If I wanted to buy (legally) a factory service manual for my '98 Subaru, I would have to pay hundreds of dollars. (But at least I would get a set of manuals that covered about; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00200.html (7,660 bytes)
163. Re: setting timing, carb settings and a non-running Spit (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 20:47:37 -0400; All of them, in my opinion. If your fuel pump is busted, simply replace it. If the pump can be taken apart, you might be able to clean some gunk out of the check valves. If you remove it from the car; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00214.html (7,623 bytes)
164. Re: Oil Filter Recommendations (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 13:52:24 -0400; DON'T screw the adapter into the block and then screw the filter on to it. Do it the other way around: Screw the adapter onto the filter, and then screw both into the block. Then you should get a a r; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00240.html (8,023 bytes)
165. Re: 6 cylinder spitfire? (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:30:04 -0400; Couldn't help noticing: The engine appears to have the fan attached to the of the crankshaft instead of the water pump! Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00247.html (7,431 bytes)
166. Re: 6 cylinder spitfire? (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:17:25 -0400; Well, the "real" Spitfires have a fan on the front of their crankshaft, too. Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00250.html (7,199 bytes)
167. Re: Grease Cap (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2004 15:37:45 -0500; Find a big sheet metal or wood screw that fits tightly in the little hole. Screw it in until its tip presses against the end of the axle and let it push the cap off. The next time I have my caps off; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00023.html (6,768 bytes)
168. Re: bottom end jiggle (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 13:04:28 -0500; These values are about 2X the official limit. But the end play is far less than the bearing clearance (i.e. side play). If the journals are in good shape and the bearing clearance is OK (measured wit; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00050.html (7,052 bytes)
169. Re: Parking brake and shoes questions (1980 Spit) (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 14:55:06 -0500; If it is not messed up, it the parking brake mechanism will push equally on both shoes. If the wheel cylinder is frozen to the backing place and cannot "float", something else will happen. In any cas; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00093.html (7,437 bytes)
170. Re: Trans (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 20:11:05 -0500; Both D and J ODs were used on 3-rail trannys, according to the Rimmer Bros DougBbraun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00120.html (6,688 bytes)
171. Re: spitfire bottom end rebuild (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:55:25 -0500; Spitbits also sells the King bearings. I have no idea about Federal-Mogul. BTW, what does "glacier" mean, and why were they no good? Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00161.html (8,176 bytes)
172. Re: spitfire bottom end rebuild (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 14:42:32 -0500; Ok, I did not realize that "Glacier" was a trade name. I have not heard of it before. BTW, I have a set of bearings in a box labeled "King" and "Made in Israel", but the bearings themselves are stamp; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00167.html (9,489 bytes)
173. Re: 1979 Spit Fuel Filter & line (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 14:11:08 -0500; The Spit uses a very basic, generic fuel filter. Get a Purolator G20011 or Fram G2. A hint: Wait until the gas tank is mostly empty before replacing the filter, to avoid a potentially messy siphon ef; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00168.html (7,180 bytes)
174. Re: Three Rail Transmission (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 17:27:46 -0500; I have a spare 3-rail tranny for my '72 that is in great shape except that the case is cracked. If you end up selling off most of the internal bits, I might be interested in just the case. Same mess; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00190.html (7,434 bytes)
175. Re: 79 Spit Interior Windshield frame Vinyl Coating? (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 12:27:48 -0500; If I had to replace that stuff, I would use thin, stretchable vinyl fabric material and glue it in place. But you would definitely have to remove the windshield, dash, etc. If you tried to remove the; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00206.html (7,815 bytes)
176. Re: 3 piece clutch kit (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 12:10:37 -0500; Some clutch job tips: Remove BOTH seats. The chances of them getting damaged are too high. Remove the glove box. It gets in the way. Put a dropcloth, etc. over the carpet. Consider if you ought to do; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00014.html (7,732 bytes)
177. Re: 3-Rail Gearbox Rebuild -- What Do I Need? (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:46:43 -0500; First, I would at least inspect it before starting to rebuild it. Make sure it is necessary. There is a finite risk of damaging, losing, or otherwise ruining part or all of the gearbox during a rebui; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00088.html (8,804 bytes)
178. Re: Cleaning a gas tank (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 07:31:01 -0500; It's good to also add a few springs of rosemary and a bit of oregano. Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00113.html (7,298 bytes)
179. Re: Cleaning a gas tank (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 08:59:03 -0500; I think the best thing to for a final soaking would be a phosphoric acid Phosphoric acid is the active ingredient of Naval Jelly and other similar rust-neutralizing products. Doug Braun '72 Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00115.html (7,213 bytes)
180. Re: 230 V Wiring question (semi LBC) (score: 1): Author: doug@dougbraun.com; Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 09:02:44 -0500; Look at the screw terminals on the back of the mating socket. Is the screw for the third terminal green? If so it is definitely for the ground, not the neutral. I am 99% certain it is for the ground.; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00131.html (8,703 bytes)

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