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61. RE: Spitfire Tires (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 23:57:54 -0500; I'm running 185/70/13's on TR7 steel wheels with the Spitfire center cap, and TR7 30th anniversary edition trim rings. They look a lot like the 1976? wheels with oval holes. No clearance problems wit; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00232.html (8,387 bytes)
62. RE: Frustrations with water choke! (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 00:05:28 -0500; place a soda can sheet metal piece to isolate the water choke from the carb. (my mechanic charged me $100 for this tidbit) and you won't flood. I had the identical problem. Gregory W. Smith http://ww; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00432.html (8,482 bytes)
63. RE: headlight toggle - more questions (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 23:43:39 -0500; My 1980 Spit has a 3 position switch (If I understand you right) It looks nothing like my TR7 switches, though I suppose it could be internally similar... I think that it is a narrower switch, though; /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00743.html (8,897 bytes)
64. Spit picture found! (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 05:51:34 -0500; European-spec yellow chrome bumpered Spitfire with hardtop. '76? On p.13 of the current MicroWarehouse catalog. If you want a picture, I'll scan is and send .jpg's to any requestors. Gregory W. Smith; /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00333.html (6,779 bytes)
65. RE: More on Moss Motoring (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 22:23:02 -0500; All right, smarty-pants... Spitfire '76-'70 (1st line) Should it be 66-71? or '70-'76? Spitfire '71-81 (2nd line) Should it be '71-'80? or '76-'80? MGB and midget dates look ok? Gregory W. Smith http; /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00434.html (7,691 bytes)
66. RE: Baby, you can wax my car. (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 22:19:37 -0400; I think it's the stuff that drips off the candles mounted at the front of the bonnet (if you upgraded your lighting system to 2 candlepower! :) ) Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Member, C; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00106.html (9,190 bytes)
67. RE: my car stopped... (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 07:01:34 -0400; This sounds like it *could* be vapor lock. I insulated the metal fuel line coming in to the carb with a rubber hose and some zip ties and have had no such problems since. Gregory W. Smith http://www.; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00239.html (9,897 bytes)
68. RE: my car stopped... (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 22:07:02 -0400; Good point. My 1980 has a dealer replaced Lucas module mounted beside the brake M/C, but there ate wires that *did* lead to the distributor that are now disconnected. Apparently a recall of sorts. Wo; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00254.html (11,860 bytes)
69. Other Bumper parts wanted (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 22:47:25 -0400; On the same note, anyone have a 79 1/2 or 1980 chin spoiler? They are different from the spoiler for the chrome bumpers. Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Member, Central Pennsylvania Trium; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00469.html (7,087 bytes)
70. RE: ram air spitfire... (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 20:40:24 -0400; Check that the holes in your chrome air filter's backing plate matches the carb. My mechanic spotted this one quickly. $35 oops for me. Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Member, Central Pen; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00623.html (10,560 bytes)
71. Wheels for Sale... (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 22:34:24 -0500; I have available 6 "works" type magnesium wheels for the Spitfire. They are 13x5.5. I can let the whole set go for $300 if anyone's interested. They are charcoal gray in color. I have 1 lug nut to go; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00667.html (6,972 bytes)
72. Cars for sale (not from me, just spotted this...) (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 22:48:18 -0500; NO ARCHIVE "British Car Blowout" 3 MGB's 2 Triumph Stags 1 TR6 202/544-1786 (this is a Washington DC number. I know absolutely *nothing* about these particular cars, just thought it might be of use t; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00668.html (7,110 bytes)
73. RE: FAQ (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 22:37:12 -0500; the 5Jx13 rims are probably from a TR7. They will fit fine! Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Member, Central Pennsylvania Triumph Club 1980 Spitfire 1500 "for the wife" :) 1980 TR7 Spider; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00807.html (8,266 bytes)
74. RE: Mythical Hood pin donuts (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 00:02:52 -0400; My 1980 Spit also has at least one "donut" where the pin rests. Maybe something done at the dealer to even up hood clearances quickly? Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith Member, Central Penn; /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00166.html (8,109 bytes)
75. FW: List Archives (for other lists) (score: 1): Author: gsmith@cvn.net (gsmith); Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 23:12:10 -0400; There's a list archiving service available (first seen on the TR7/TR8 list) which is pretty neat. Everything is archived to a server, where it's searchable. If you put "NO ARCHIVE" (no quotes needed); /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00166.html (7,460 bytes)
76. RE: Seatbelt question - again (score: 1): Author: gsmith@cvn.net (gsmith); Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 00:51:35 -0400; Am I just plain dumb? I tend to think that in a rollover, forces involved would keep you from "leaning over" and simply throw you around... Sorta like the 'Use a baby seat' commercial where the 20-po; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00196.html (10,929 bytes)
77. RE: DOT5 fluid; was Spitfire Clutch Question (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 23:21:22 -0400; I replaced the brake lines, rear cylinders, and rebuilt the M/C. (I don't think all are required, but the condition of mine DID require all this). Flushed 91% isopropyl alcohol through the old stuff; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00455.html (8,729 bytes)
78. RE: dies on a hill! (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 00:35:02 -0400; Did it die while idling? while moving? while under load (say, uphill)? while Did you have spark? Was your choke pulled out? As a '79, (with autochoke), the autochoke can fail "full on", fouling the p; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00498.html (7,864 bytes)
79. 1500? engine question -- oil filter. (score: 1): Author: "Gregory W. Smith" <gsmith@cvn.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 23:10:02 -0400; I have a 1980 Spitfire 1500, with what may be a transplanted engine. The DPO says it was rebuilt before he bought it, apparently it was sprayed liberally with black spray paint. As yet, I've seen no; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00680.html (8,303 bytes)
80. RE: what does a healthy spit sound like? (and Intro of new lister) (score: 1): Author: gsmith@cvn.net (gsmith); Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 22:55:19 -0400; Try the French Site "Amicale Spitfire" at http://amicale.com/spitfire/indexe.htm It's got a neat .WAV file of one. My wife and I just purchased our 1980 Spit last Sunday (or really, really early Mond; /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00294.html (8,054 bytes)

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