- 61. Pickle Tools (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 08:16:39 US/Eastern
- Hey Listers, Do Spitfire MK IV tie rod ends and ball joints usually come out without a lot of hassle? My plan is to remove the nuts at the bottom of the joints, slip the pickle fork in above the hub
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00790.html (7,026 bytes)
- 62. Pre-Bent brakelines for Spit (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 10:18:42 US/Eastern
- Hi Listers, Does anyone know a source for pre-formed (already bent and flare fitted) brake lines for Spit MK IVs. I'd rather pay than play at bending them. Thanks, Frank D. -- This message was sent u
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00809.html (6,944 bytes)
- 63. Pre-Bent brakelines for Spit (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 10:19:09 US/Eastern
- Hi Listers, Does anyone know a source for pre-formed (already bent and flare fitted) brake lines for Spit MK IVs. I'd rather pay than play at bending them. Thanks, Frank D. -- This message was sent u
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00810.html (6,945 bytes)
- 64. Suspension Parts paint color? (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 10:23:48 US/Eastern
- Hey Listers, Does anyone know the official color scheme for the steering and suspension system parts? Is it just plain black? As long as everything is apart, I might as well make it pretty! How did I
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00812.html (6,822 bytes)
- 65. Pre-Bent Brake line follow up (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 14:12:58 US/Eastern
- Hi Listers, Classic Tube has a prebent brake line kit for the 72 spit Mark IV. SS is $199. OE steel is $175. Thanks for the lead. -- This message was sent using Voicenet WebMail. http://www.voicenet.
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00830.html (6,685 bytes)
- 66. Coil Spring Question (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 14:22:02 US/Eastern
- Hey Listers, Another question on my 72 Spit. I recently had the struts replaced replaced and I just noticed that one of the coil springs bows out rather that the spring standing straight up, ie oppos
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00831.html (7,022 bytes)
- 67. RE: '69 Spit - Radiator removal (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 11:11:18 US/Eastern
- Why risk engine corrosion. Plug the lower opening and top the engine off with a 50/50 mix. Frank -- This message was sent using Voicenet WebMail. http://www.voicenet.com/webmail/
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00072.html (8,870 bytes)
- 68. Spitfire engine on ebay (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 08:22:11 US/Eastern
- Hi Listers, A 72 1296cc engine just sold for $611 on ebay. Per writeup, rebuilt 4000 miles ago. Car was sold to someone in California. Based on the picture shown, the block is painted redish orange,
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00009.html (6,658 bytes)
- 69. Compression and Rings (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 17:21:05 US/Eastern
- Hello Listers, I posted a message a few weeks back looking for advice on an engine overhaul for my 72 Spit. Here's the oily details: The engine started blowing a lot of oil thru the exhaust after a h
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00454.html (7,682 bytes)
- 70. Re: Wiper Motor (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:07:34 US/Eastern
- It's been a while since I have been in that motor but as I recall there are several electrical contacts that play various rolls. The one you are having trouble with provides power to the unit after
- /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00714.html (7,645 bytes)
- 71. Door lock adjustment (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 11:11:40 US/Eastern
- Can someone ssave me a lot of aggravation and tell me how to adjust the door mechanism on my 72 spit. It opens fine from the inside but I don't get enough pull when I use the outside handle. Thanx mu
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00007.html (6,750 bytes)
- 72. Spitfire Hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 08:59:07 US/Eastern
- I bought a new spitfire MKIV in 1972 with a factory steel hardtop. The soft top does not have to be completly removed to install the hardtop but you do have to remove the flat bar that goes accross t
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00025.html (7,551 bytes)
- 73. TRF Summer Party (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 08:16:55 US/Eastern
- The Pig Roast on Saturday night convinced my son and I that the party is a must. See you all there in our 72 Spit. Frank Drummond Sr. and Jr. Warminster, PA -- This message was sent using Voicenet We
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00045.html (6,903 bytes)
- 74. A route to TRF Summer Party (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:51:58 US/Eastern
- Hi All, We are making the drive from Warminster to the Roadster Factory Summer Party on Friday the 11th and would like an alternate route than the PA TPK. There's something unsettling about looking t
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00052.html (6,856 bytes)
- 75. Carbon Cannister (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 15:12:00 US/Eastern
- Hello Listers, Can someone please explain to me the function of the carbon cannister. I tried to buy one today from Vicky Brit for my 72 Spitfire and was told the item is no longer available. Has any
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00166.html (7,005 bytes)
- 76. Re: Spitfire wins class at Canadian National Autoslalom Championship (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 10:19:04 US/Eastern
- Congratulations. Tell us how the Spit is configured. Frank Drummond> -- This message was sent using Voicenet WebMail. http://www.voicenet.com/webmail/
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01051.html (8,062 bytes)
- 77. Re: A small but frustrating problem (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:12:00 US/Eastern
- the handle frequently used on paper shopping bags. The tube diameter is slightly less than the pin and holds it securely. When you have the pin well started through the aligned holes, relieve some o
- /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01262.html (7,587 bytes)
- 78. Crankcase pressure in 72 spit (score: 1)
- Author: frandrum@voicenet.com
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 16:13:29 US/Eastern
- I installed a Weber downdraft carb and upgraded the exhaust system on the spit occasionally experience high pressure in the crankcase and valve cover. It is sufficient to blow oil out the dipstick an
- /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg01001.html (7,162 bytes)
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