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141. Slipping OD - Postscript (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 17:48:47 -0400; If anyone should need a gallon of 85-90 GL/4 gear oil, I have one.; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00064.html (6,252 bytes)
142. Re: Cereal Killer (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 01:00:12 -0400; While I didn't laugh, I will reluctantly admit to a slight grin. There was also a certain amount of satisfaction in the inference that I was not alone in feeling a bit sluggish this morning. Being a; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00103.html (8,234 bytes)
143. Re: Ammeter (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 01:44:40 -0400; I too, elected to install a voltmeter in the passenger side cutout. There is a similar hole in the dash support on the driver side -- where I installed a oil pressure gauge. Both are Smiths and inst; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00138.html (10,640 bytes)
144. "Mini-Lite" type wheels (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:57:48 -0400; While waiting for the arrival of my wheels, from Moss, can someone tell me what the hub covers look like? Are they chrome and mount from the outside -- held in place by the lug nuts or alloy "cups" w; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00167.html (6,657 bytes)
145. Re: New Spitfire Purchase (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 22:35:10 -0400; previously owned a spit, I suspect you already knew that and therefore, suggest that there is some other (untold) point that has you a bit skeptical. Sooo, perhaps you should e-mail me (privately) w; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00248.html (7,597 bytes)
146. Throttle return springs (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 14:10:27 -0400; I shall be installing the 1-1/2" SU's on my 1500 spit this week end. In getting my stuff together, I find that I am missing the throttle return springs. All of my reference materials (catalogs) deal; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00313.html (6,794 bytes)
147. Re: Installation of dual SU's (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 02:59:52 -0400; for that matter. You do have SU carbs which are of the type HIF (Horizontal Integral Float Chamber.) They were only made in the HIF4, HIF6 and HIF7 versions being 1.5 inch, 1.75 inch and 1.875 inch; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00340.html (10,157 bytes)
148. Re: Installation of dual carbs continued... (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 12:16:44 -0400; AUD493 carbs (the R stands for rear) were standard on a 1972 MGB MkII (USA) -- 1798 cc engine. The standard needle was CUD 1018, piston springs AUC 4387 and WZX 1454/55 jets. Best regards, Ed Hamilt; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00353.html (8,552 bytes)
149. Manifold removal (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 17:31:27 -0400; Well, I've nearly gotten to the installation of a pacesetter header and the twin SU4's. But first, can someone tell me the trick to removing the two lower studs on the existing original manifolds. Ob; /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00357.html (6,389 bytes)
150. Electrical Problem - old posting (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 11:44:38 -0400; Last week, a fellow lister described a problem involving the inoperable turn indicators on his Spitfire; explaining that when the hazard knob was loosened (unscrewed a turn) that the indicators worke; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00036.html (6,753 bytes)
151. Head Rest wanted (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 17:08:48 -0400; The previous owner of my '80 Spit didn't care for the head rests when doing the seats over. Unfortunately, he also elected to loose them. Would appreciate hearing from anyone that may have a servicea; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00040.html (6,381 bytes)
152. Re: Latest stupid flasher trick (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 15:31:25 -0400; Kevin, Yes, when you completely unscrew the hazard knob, you'll find a socket for a bulb. When actuated, the hazard knob illuminates (flashes) along with the turn indicator light in the dash panel --; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00067.html (8,283 bytes)
153. Header question (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 14:25:42 -0400; I recently purchased a Pacesetter exhaust header for my '80 Spitfire. I'm going to tackle the job in a few weeks along with the installation of twin HS4's. While laying the things out, it would seem; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00144.html (7,070 bytes)
154. Car Show (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 16:48:46 -0400; I just returned from my first car show as an exhibitor. Three hundred entrants in twenty classes. Fortunately, for me, there were six in the "import" class. Third place went to a VW beetle w/500 actu; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00236.html (6,482 bytes)
155. Manuals (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 03:36:01 -0400; I just received the reprint of the Bentley 1500 Spit repair manual, which was b/o with TRF since November. For fifty dollars, I'm a tad disappointed. It appears as though two pages from the original; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00346.html (6,533 bytes)
156. Slipping O.D. (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 16:42:51 -0400; Prior to removing the tranny and replacing the clutch on my '80 Spitfire (about two months ago) the overdrive unit seemed to work perfectly. Until last night, I thought I had a slipping clutch -- whi; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00417.html (7,285 bytes)
157. Re: Camber Adjust on the spitfire. (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 11:09:39 -0400; The specifications ('80 Spitfire) for the front camber is a minimum of 2.00 degrees and a maximum of 4.00 degrees positive. The specification for the rear is a minimum of 2.00 degrees negative with; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00427.html (8,148 bytes)
158. Electric Tach (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Apr 1998 22:13:44 -0500; Thanks to the extensive assistance from list member Tom O'Malley, the electric's on my '80 Spit have been made "just about" right. The electric tach however, operates in a peculiar fashion. After sta; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00007.html (7,158 bytes)
159. Speedo Guage Removal (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Fri, 03 Apr 1998 21:13:41 -0500; Having great difficulty in the removal of the speedo cable from the rear of the gauge. According to the Haynes manual it is pretty straightforward "depress the catch and pull the cable out" -- As usu; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00035.html (6,492 bytes)
160. Seeking Fuse Box (score: 1): Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>; Date: Sun, 05 Apr 1998 17:09:01 -0400; The major vendors furnish the fuse box w/ cover as a complete assembly along with the wiring harness. I would appreciate any of the listers going through their spare bins for this part. Its the later; /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00073.html (6,451 bytes)

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