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141. Re: Air injection manifold. (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 09:22:52
David, the DPO of my engine (which came out of a '76 and is now in my '79) had the air injection lines cut and sealed at the base right by the nuts going into the head. works perfectly fine. (I admit
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00413.html (8,104 bytes)

142. Re: Frustrations with water choke! (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 09:28:05
Neil, Pitch the Zenith-Stromberg and go put on a Weber DGAV and whala! problems solved. ...Wait a minute, Webers aren't original, I could be flamed for that.....Nooooo ;^) Patrick Bowen water cable g
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00414.html (8,401 bytes)

143. Re: coolant drain (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 18:53:29
Sorry to respond so late, the coolant plug is located on the passenger side of the engine almost the whole way back and about 2/3 the way from the top. Hope I helped Patrick coolant say Patrick Bowen
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00596.html (7,019 bytes)

144. Re: u-joint (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 12:44:37
Fred, Sorry for the late reply, I just did this job last week. I had to take mine off, and can say with confidence, there was no way in the world they would of been able to be replaced on the car. Af
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00652.html (7,603 bytes)

145. Re: dash & badge (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 14:33:08
As far as the adhesive goes I would use foam tape (available at Radio Shack) this is very easy to work with, is reversable, and will hold dang near anything. As for preserving the shine, clear coat w
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00657.html (7,691 bytes)

146. Re: Carburetor Question (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 15:02:26
Shane, stick with what works. Your '79 manifold should bolt up fine to the '74 engine (given it is a 1500) use it, as for the water pump radiator they are both 100% interchangeable. So whichever is b
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00659.html (8,019 bytes)

147. Re: Cylinder Head Removal (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 15:49:52
Bob there is a special tool you can get to remove studs (my dad had one) fits on the end of a ratchet extension and as you twist it grips onto the stud. Probably costs $10 at a tool store. did not a
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00662.html (10,040 bytes)

148. Re: Carburetor Question (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 16:25:39
The radiators mount different in the fact that a '79 and on base bracket is bent at an angle, while a pre '74 sits vertical (or horizontal, depending on your view) in any case it is easy to change. O
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00664.html (9,530 bytes)

149. rear axle bearing housing (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 12:50:57
OK now that I have my rear end put back together I found something that I believe is unusual. On my passenger side rear axle bearing housing (the trunnion that the bearings sit in) there is a small h
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00687.html (7,319 bytes)

150. Re: bad tire experience (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 09:32:25
Yes you are right and keep arguing. Most dry rot is caused by rubber being stored where it is excessively wet (i.e. half covered over with mud in a field) or by UV rays, since your car is stored in n
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00014.html (7,865 bytes)

151. Re: Delco Alternators (long) (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 09:40:11
Ryan, Just a quick note that your clock position on an alternator can be changed in about 3 minutes. Better if you don't have to, but sometimes beggers can't be choosers. Patrick Patrick Bowen '79 Sp
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00015.html (10,263 bytes)

152. Re: Spitfire OD Mount (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 16:19:49
Joe I have been told this before, but have never actually tried it. I guess that isn't much of an answer, but its what I have. Seems like you should be able to visually inspect it and see if that is
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00033.html (7,683 bytes)

153. RE: trailers (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 09:20:15
separately from drive-in cars, I think that keeps the playing field a little more level. Patrick Bowen Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00159.html (9,599 bytes)

154. Re: trailers (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 13:14:55
I should of explained myself more clearly, the other (read American Car) car shows that I have been to required you to register and be judged as trailer or drive-in and are judged in different classe
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00164.html (11,405 bytes)

155. Re: Your Spitfire (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 10:51:05
I've thought alot about using the stuff VB sells. But it is made out of a weave of fiberglass matting. I am very afraid that this would trap moisture and that is something I didn't want to do. I inte
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00211.html (9,149 bytes)

156. Re: expensive spit (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 10:54:42
Sam, whoever is selling this car was apparently not wearing a respirator when they painted it because they are definately high! pun intended. I found a couple of months ago in the Chicago area two ne
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00212.html (8,654 bytes)

157. Re: GT6 database updated (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 10:58:19
Hey maybe you and Joe Curry could put a link to each others pages they seam to do the serve the same purpose for the spit and GT6. Patrick http://www.cfw.com/~hsgentry Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jack
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00213.html (7,197 bytes)

158. Re: Tires (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 11:07:12
Paul, as far as the Webers go I am not sure of exact filters for you. but if you check with any european car parts store, or anybody that deals with VW's they will most definately know the answer. Pa
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00215.html (8,229 bytes)

159. Re: Painting a spitfire question (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 11:12:14
As any body had any experience with the places that advertise in Hemming Motor News. They dip your whole car into a bath of some mystery something or other and all the paint and rust and everything e
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00216.html (9,925 bytes)

160. Re: expensive spit (score: 1)
Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:32:56
To be exact, I meant to say the cars were never titled. My understanding from the bank is that it is new if it has never been titled. I bought a three year old car new once that way. (although this i
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00243.html (9,248 bytes)


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