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21. Electronic Ignition (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 15:11:46 +0100; All fitted. Have had to readjust timing but seems to be running better / smoother. Not really sure what her timing should be set to, so have had to go for a best fit. Will try and get her to my mech; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00197.html (6,908 bytes)
22. I am stuck!!! (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 21:43:05 +0100; Need the invaluable help of the list. Having a few problems with the running of my '63 Spit 4. In the garage she runs fine and is free revving throughout the range. Take her out on the road and put o; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00057.html (7,574 bytes)
23. Distributor (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 15:39:26 +0100; Many thanks to all those who replied to my 'I am stuck' message. After replacing a number of parts, my Mk1 Spit went into the garage today. It took a while to find a local garage who had sufficient k; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00150.html (7,142 bytes)
24. Fuel Supply (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 11:07:51 +0100; Dusted off the Spit and went for some more petrol. Started having a few fuel supply problems. Ok in low gears and revving, applying the gas and got some coughing and spluttering. This happened before; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00026.html (6,770 bytes)
25. Tonneau Covers (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:07:08 -0000; I wonder if someone on the list can answer my question? Were the studs on the dash panel in a standard place? I recently purchased a Tonneau cover which was advertised as original for Mk 1 or Mk 2 Sp; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00103.html (7,569 bytes)
26. tonneau (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 18:24:35 -0000; Agree totally with your observations. My car has the closer allignment to the zip. The tonneau I purchased has the further apart allignment. Ah well, we live and learn. Martin '63 Spit4; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00115.html (6,354 bytes)
27. Vertical Links & Trunnions (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 20:36:42 -0000; How do you know if the above need replacing? Is it something that the home mechanic can do? I know the trunnion is a serviceable item but I have also been advised the change the vertical links. I'm; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00040.html (7,256 bytes)
28. Re: Vertical Links & Trunnions (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:38:30 -0000; Thanks Joe, am referring to the front.; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00045.html (8,957 bytes)
29. Spring Compressors (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 11:30:03 -0000; About to replace the Front Springs and Shocks on my Mk1 Spit, any recommendations of where to get a spring compressor in the UK? I see the TSSC sell them and also Machine Mart. Any particular make b; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00062.html (6,583 bytes)
30. Voltage Regulator (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 19:56:28 -0000; I wonder if anyone can shed any light on an ongoing problem. Intially my temp gauge was constantly showing too hot. I changed the above but the number of fittings on the new regulator is more than th; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00098.html (7,458 bytes)
31. Re: Voltage Regulator (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:49:34 -0000; Thank you all for the input. Yes my car is an early Mk1 and is +ve earth. This may be part of the problem. Did some testing of the terminals over the weekend. I can either have the fuel gauge working; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00107.html (7,804 bytes)
32. Replacing Front Shocks & Springs (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 14:05:48 -0000; Bit if help if I may on my Sunday afternoon job. Am replacing front springs and shocks on my Mk1 Spit. Its taken a while to get the old unit out but have managed it without losing much skin. Putting; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00140.html (7,402 bytes)
33. Ecotek Power Boost Spray (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:35:27 -0000; My spit could do with a decoke of the head but I'm not keen on the volume of work required according to the Haynes manual. Has anyone any experience of the above. The claim is to decoke the head by; /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00152.html (6,801 bytes)
34. Spitfire Part No 106102 (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 19:47:47 -0000; Anyone in the UK know where I can get one of the above? Its the part on early Mk1 Spitfires that acts as an overflow pipe for the expansion tank from the radiator. I think I have trimmed mine for the; /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00153.html (6,587 bytes)
35. Clutch Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2003 21:19:49 +0100; Didnt mean to cause an online argument over whose method was best. So far have tried crawling under the car and had to give up. Didnt really allow myself enough time and got a little fustrated as I; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00007.html (7,233 bytes)
36. Hesitation (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 15:38:08 +0100; Bit of advice guys pls. My '63 Spit4 has been fine recently, and a real pleasure to drive. Have started to notice some slight hesitation when accelerating, usually around 45-50mph. She is fine at low; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00201.html (7,353 bytes)
37. Clutch Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 11:03:15 +0100; Recently noticed that the clutch appears to be playing up. Got in the Spit the other morning and the clutch pedal went straight to the floor and took a couple of pumps to build any pressure. Also not; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00253.html (7,369 bytes)
38. Running Hot (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:12:39 +0100; After a 12 yr rest, my Spit4 is back mobile. Took her on the short drive to work on Friday (4 miles). It was a hot day (22C) so I wasnt suprised that the temp guage got mid way between the vertical a; /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00238.html (8,469 bytes)
39. Running Hot (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 18:42:01 +0100; Many thanks to everyone on the list who provided advice on the above, and the associated debate on what is considered hot in each country! I have replaced the temp sender unit and the voltage stabili; /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00327.html (7,854 bytes)
40. On the Road At Last (score: 1): Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 18:52:21 +0100; All the discussion of bad weather.....well the sun has shone all day here in the South West of the UK. Temp in the 20s C. Shorts and T Shirt weather. To add to the delight of the day, my Mk1 Spitfire; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00364.html (7,102 bytes)

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