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21. RE: Side lights not working (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 13:22:03 -0400; I believe that the US uses 'normal flow of current' to rate the fuses, while the UK uses 'where the fuse will generally blow' to rate the fuses. That's why 35A UK fuses are actually 17A US (because t; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01342.html (7,927 bytes)
22. RE: Brake Problem (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 13:23:29 -0400; Have you ever replaced the brake hoses? recently? They can swell shut, allowing pressure buildup similar to your description. Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Member, Central Pennsylvania; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01343.html (7,502 bytes)
23. TEST (Please delete) (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 00:58:21 -0400; Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Member, Central Pennsylvania Triumph Club 1980 Spitfire 1500 "for the wife" :) 1980 TR7 Spider v8 (in progress) 1980 TR7 30th Anniversary Edition (deceased; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01393.html (6,463 bytes)
24. RE: Weight Distribution (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 16:01:12 -0400; If you want to be completely picky, the weight should be equal on all wheels WITH THE DRIVER IN THE CAR as it will be raced. Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Member, Central Pennsylvania T; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01533.html (7,010 bytes)
25. RE: Help with small part (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 00:37:39 -0400; Get your fitting out and go to town in your local hardware store's plumbing section. I forget the specifics on mine (You will NOT find a bolt to screw in this hole)... and I drove the owner of the sm; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00209.html (8,585 bytes)
26. RE: Exhaust pipes (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 23:28:18 -0400; Sadly, mine has done nasty melting to the rear bumper as well from running WAY rich for a 2 hour drive to get home this summer. I'm switching to chrome! Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Me; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00769.html (8,298 bytes)
27. RE: mk2 progress (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 00:03:12 -0400; For the upper A-arm bolts, use a jigsaw with the flat guide piece removed and a BUNCH of "medium thickness metal" type cutting blades. This did it for me, though a sawzall would have been much faster; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00947.html (9,462 bytes)
28. RE: Rear Wheel Wobble (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 22:13:03 -0400; Wheel wobble or Tire wobble (you can check the trueness of both the wheel rim and the tire edge on jack stands and rotate the wheel by hand.) If the wheel wobbles, it's worse. Gregory W. Smith http:/; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg01120.html (7,750 bytes)
29. RE: Front Wing (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 00:22:04 -0400; I am wingless without overheating trouble. Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Member, Central Pennsylvania Triumph Club 1980 Spitfire 1500 "for the wife" :) 1980 TR7 Spider v8 (in progress); /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00851.html (7,797 bytes)
30. RE: Reverse switch (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 01:36:55 -0400; Depending on your state, you may be able to temporarily wire a switch to activate the lights manually. My dad's pickup was this way in Virginia, where they had and still have annual safety inspection; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00464.html (8,581 bytes)
31. Strange charging issue... but I may already be a winner. (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 04:38:33 -0400; My 1980 Spit has had charging trouble since its purchase last fall. Generally, the car won't make it over about 3 hours of daylight driving, less if at night (surprise) At Carlisle this weekend I was; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00602.html (9,177 bytes)
32. RE: Strange charging issue... but I may already be a winner. (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 06:55:19 -0400; Responses found throughout the message below. I'd still like to put the Lucas 40000 volt Sport coil on. Any tips or instructions? Can I use it with the 80 "replacement" electronic ignition? Greg, sin; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00660.html (11,178 bytes)
33. RE: Strange charging issue... STILL Not Fixed! (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 23:32:37 -0400; Having left my Haynes manual at work, I proceeded into additional diagnostics with... trepidation. (I'll have it tomorrow, though) Here's the latest: Voltmeter to gauge common ground, + to big brown; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00683.html (12,514 bytes)
34. Normal operating temp... (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 02:02:27 -0400; I just installed a mechanical temp gauge and show about 190 while driving, and "heat soak" to about 220 after turning the car off (since the gauge is mechanical, it keeps reading) Should I hook up th; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00810.html (7,531 bytes)
35. RE: Oil Filter Adapter. (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 02:02:43 -0400; I had the small adapter and all store references pointed me to the Fram? PF13. I got it, had to take the old filter off with the screwdriver method, then found the filter was way too large-threaded.; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00811.html (10,036 bytes)
36. RE: Strange charging issue... FINAL Analysis (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 02:02:49 -0400; Per recommendations, I checked alternator voltage at all 3 connections while wire disconnected, and car running off battery. None were high enough (forget actual readings) Is there a required connect; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00812.html (10,524 bytes)
37. RE: rear wing trim (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 02:03:13 -0400; I just took a straight screwdriver and rubber mallet and tapped the rearmost end off then worked it up from there. Those trim pieces are surprisingly strong. The rubber mallet works well for reinstal; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00813.html (8,155 bytes)
38. RE: Contagious (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 00:14:19 -0400; Drove mine today... popped the fan belt. Limped over to the closest auto parts place (the belt broke on the Interstate... At least I have an electric fan!) and bought 2 (1 to use, 1 for the trunk). I; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00915.html (9,561 bytes)
39. RE: HELP! (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 00:16:24 -0500; try www.tirerack.com Their tire finder (just covers their stock, but it's a very good stock) is extremely nice. Maybe we can also talk them into adding some Triumphs into the Wheel chooser applet....; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00047.html (7,827 bytes)
40. BRAKE Light... (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Apr 1999 08:56:50 -0400; In the first day of driving the Spitfire this year, the BRAKE light is on, and the brakes work, but seem to wait till near the bottom of the pedal travel to engage. Hoses, rear cylinders, and pads/sh; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00075.html (6,961 bytes)

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