- 161. Re: thanks for the hot help (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 08:55:09
- Do you mean to suggest that 1/4 full isn't meant to actually mean empty! After all this time (and times running out of gas) I figured it was a cruel Lucas joke. ;^) guess I need to look at this one
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00448.html (7,023 bytes)
- 162. Re: Advice Requested... (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 08:58:16
- Biggest concerns should be rusty floorboards and rusty everything else! 1500's are good engines, I wouldn't be too worried about that. Patrick Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00449.html (7,058 bytes)
- 163. weber choke (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 09:16:55
- I tried fixing a carb choke problem this past weekend and screwed it up 100 times worse. Please help!!! I am lost. I have a Weber DGAV (downdraft automatic electric choke) Carburettor. Before I messe
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00450.html (6,919 bytes)
- 164. Re: [Fwd: Overdrive] (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 16:27:25
- Huw, I performed one of the Mods earlier this year, really quite easy. First question is which overdrive are you planning on using "A" type or "J" type. Mine was a "j" type conversion. The conversion
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00475.html (10,652 bytes)
- 165. Re: [Fwd: Overdrive] (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 17:29:05
- Huw, I replaced the entire unit as one, to simply add an overdrive unit is a bit complicated, You have to change the output shaft on your tranny, after the cost and work (as well as finding it) it ju
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00478.html (13,151 bytes)
- 166. RE: Overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 11:07:41
- It depends, You still need the gear shifter, the mounting plate, the mount, and the driveshaft. Depends on if the junk yard has em and you call talk them out of 'em. If they say it is rebuilt I would
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00514.html (11,145 bytes)
- 167. Re: 1500 engine (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 11:11:54
- Huw, I have sold a good engine out of a '79 for about $300, that included the head, but not any peripherals. It was a running engine. Hope I helped. Patrick Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00515.html (7,087 bytes)
- 168. Re: Rotary Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 15:01:12
- Try again Laura, the Rotary engine starts stock at 130 bhp (the full horsey type not the ponies), then just imagine it after mods. Thats what I am talking about. Patrick Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Ja
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00525.html (14,337 bytes)
- 169. Re: Spitfire Mk. IV or 1500 tub wanted (fwd) (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 09:02:35
- For the trouble of changing out a tub it seems to me it would be easier to patch your two holes and save alot of money and trouble. Then you could hook me up with your wonder tub!! ;) sell my Patrick
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00003.html (9,013 bytes)
- 170. Re: Help! Cooking Battery (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 09:13:47
- John, I don't know about what is causing the problem but I do know this. The battery acid that is spilling over will seriously damage your paint and burn you every time you bump into it. Take some Ba
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00004.html (8,463 bytes)
- 171. Re: cutting out floorpans (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 09:29:45
- Where can I find one of these and how much can I expect to pay? Patrick Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00073.html (7,885 bytes)
- 172. Re: Service Bulletins (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 10:42:11
- Ditto Joe! I can type or scan and if we need to get them copied I would contribute. Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00077.html (9,840 bytes)
- 173. Re: Cranky nuts (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 12:03:09
- Andy, Take your socket and your breaker bar, put them on the nut and lean it against the passenger side frame. Then remove your Ignition wire to your solenoid. Next crank your engine and it should po
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00084.html (8,285 bytes)
- 174. Re: Service Bulletins (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 09:14:28
- I would be in for a copy, and would be able to help some in the typing/scanning capades. Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00112.html (9,224 bytes)
- 175. Re: Spit 1500 ignition key light, where the heck does it go! (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 13:20:04
- These lights snapped into a l-shaped bracket piece that had a hole in it. These brackets attached to the knee bolster bars under the dash. Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00118.html (8,055 bytes)
- 176. Re: 1500 Tranny Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 15:06:03
- Michael, I recently converted my Spitfire from a 4 speed to an overdrive. Assuming your tranny is setup the same as a Spitfires, there is very little you have to do. You must replace the entire trann
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00122.html (8,265 bytes)
- 177. speedometer cable (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 09:41:47
- OK, here is the latest on my speedometer. (if you remember last month it broke after being replaced the month before that) Taking a nice cruise through north central Florida (to pay a speeding ticket
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00149.html (7,309 bytes)
- 178. Buying Car Across the Country (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Fri, 09 Oct 1998 10:33:59
- Hello again. I found a car close to Dearborn Michigan that I am interested in buying. Unfortunately, I live in Florida. I have several questions. First, What is the best (read "CHEAPEST") way of tran
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00195.html (6,989 bytes)
- 179. Re: Thanks - OD - first use questions (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1998 10:21:37
- What was the answer????? Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00209.html (7,227 bytes)
- 180. Re: my car stopped... (score: 1)
- Author: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
- Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 09:04:39
- Ken, Ever thought about checking your fuel filter? Patrick Bowen '79 Spitfire Jacksonville FL
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00221.html (10,162 bytes)
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