- 201. gearbox oil (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 09:39:40 +0000 (GMT)
- I was browsing through my moss catalogue today and noticed that they advised not using EP90 in gearboxes with overdrive. Apparently even though Triumph recommend EP90, Laycock de Normanville(the OD m
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00338.html (6,775 bytes)
- 202. re: gearbox fluids (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 11:07:09 +0000 (GMT)
- See below a post I sent to the list a couple of weeks ago about gearbox oil with an overdrive gearbox, do you have an OD?: I was browsing through my moss catalogue today and noticed that they advise
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00508.html (8,126 bytes)
- 203. Tyre choice (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 17:06:13 +0000 (GMT)
- I have just check my tyres and found that I have only 2mm on both rear tyres! So, time for replacements me thinks. Anyway, the point of this e-mail is to ask you for your opinions on what would tyres
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00068.html (7,015 bytes)
- 204. Oiling trunnions + jacking up (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 10:56:41 +0000 (GMT)
- I'm sure this is a silly question for many of you, but how do I oil the trunnions through the grease nipple, do I need a special attachment on my grease(oil) gun so that it seals round the grease nip
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00121.html (8,246 bytes)
- 205. Re: Oiling trunnions + jacking up (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 15:00:57 +0000 (GMT)
- Thanks everyone for the advice, while on the subject where would you place the jack to lift the front of the car? I will have a go at oiling the trunnions this weekend, and tightening my handbrake (t
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00170.html (10,638 bytes)
- 206. Re: Paint Codes (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 15:10:25 +0000 (GMT)
- Talking of paint codes, does anyone know of a UK supplier for Flamenco red(CAD). Rimmers and TSSC don't stock it and I don't think Moss even list it. I didn't think that this was a particularly rare
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00171.html (8,722 bytes)
- 207. My new Spitfire website (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 10:34:41 +0000 (GMT)
- I have just made a website about my Spitfire, Saskia. You can all take a look at it at http://www.spit1500.co.uk/ I would be interested to hear your comments and what you think about the site, how it
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00514.html (6,556 bytes)
- 208. Response to Classic Car Restoration factory in China (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 10:38:56 +0000 (GMT)
- Come on everyone, let's calm it down a bit! I feel that this current discussion is becoming detremental to our little community that we have built here on this list, and would be better if we end it
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00768.html (7,378 bytes)
- 209. Where to but leaded petrol in the UK (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:10:09 -0000
- I found this website today, it has a list of all the petrol stations in the UK that sell leaded petrol, including maps for each garage! (no financial interest) http://www.leadedpetrol.co.uk/ Because
- /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00204.html (6,674 bytes)
- 210. Where to buy leaded petrol in the UK (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 12:59:59 +0000 (GMT)
- I found this website today, it has a list of all the petrol stations in the UK that sell leaded petrol, including maps for each garage! (no financial interest) http://www.leadedpetrol.co.uk/ Because
- /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00357.html (6,685 bytes)
- 211. loss of power problem (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 15:43:57 +0000 (GMT)
- I have done a little more investigation into Saskia's losing power It only seems to occur when the engine temperature has gone a little high, like when sitting in traffic. The problem goes away once
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00008.html (7,216 bytes)
- 212. Re: loss of power problem (score: 1)
- Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 16:28:40 +0000 (GMT)
- It is a 1977 Spitfire 1500 (UK spec), with the standard ignition (not electronic I don't think). You mention the choke, that has been playing up a bit recently. Sometimes when fully depressed the car
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00012.html (10,180 bytes)
- 213. loss of power (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 14:37:44 -0000
- I have done a little more investigation into Saskia's losing power problem: It only seems to occur when the engine temperature has gone a little high, like when sitting in traffic. The problem goes a
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00027.html (6,652 bytes)
- 214. loss of power (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 15:30:34 -0000
- I have done a little more investigation into Saskia's losing power problem: It only seems to occur when the engine temperature has gone a little high, like when sitting in traffic. The problem goes a
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00028.html (6,667 bytes)
- 215. Car not starting! (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 09:17:42 -0000
- A couple of days ago after coming back from my local (South Yorkshire) TSSC meet the bottom heater hose cracked at the top and I had steam coming from the bonnet and the car overheated to about 3/4.
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00132.html (8,000 bytes)
- 216. Re: Car not starting! (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:07:37 -0000
- It is definitely a lucas dizzy, but I'm not sure if it is a 45DE4, was the same dizzy fitted to European and USA models? I'm sure there is a plentiful supply of dizzys at the Spitfire Graveyard that
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00138.html (8,228 bytes)
- 217. Re: Car not starting! + heater hose (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 17:05:22 -0000
- I installed the new heater hoses on Saturday, fired up the engine, and she started first time! The weather had been dry and relatively warm for the last 24 hours so I think that there was some dampne
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00185.html (7,257 bytes)
- 218. restoring chrome trim (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 14:26:42 -0000
- Do any of you have any good ideas for shining up/restoring some slightly pitted chrome rear horse-shoe trim pieces? cheers John
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00198.html (7,455 bytes)
- 219. Re: Re: restoring chrome trim (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 15:06:19 -0000
- Good question, what is the aluminium foil for? Are we talking normal kitchen aluminium foil here? How is it used to shine the chrome up? cheers John -- Original Message -- From: "Laura Gharazeddine"
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00240.html (8,250 bytes)
- 220. Re: restoring chrome trim (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hobson" <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 09:43:55 -0000
- So do you just rub the foil over the chrome? Is it a long lasting finish or something that needs doing regularly? cheers John -- Original Message -- From: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@erols.com> To: "Laur
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00281.html (8,687 bytes)
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