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1. gauges (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 20:51:41 -0500; Depending on cost, I think that this would be a great conversion, and has been something that I have been considering for quite a while now. LMK, jim; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00502.html (6,219 bytes)
2. RE suspension help (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 22:07:40 -0500; If the car wants to get loose on you while you corner, there are two major changes that must be made. When I first got my spit, I could easily loop it around on any given corner, especially if drivin; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00654.html (8,267 bytes)
3. tail happy. (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 17:04:21 -0400; Autocrossing my spit, it still tends to get loose at inappropriate times. That is with race shocks, swaybars, springs, and R tires. With street tires, I could regularly go end for end at will. I kind; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00604.html (8,054 bytes)
4. RE: tail happy. (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 01:23:08 -0400; Right now there is really nothing too complex. Spax single adjustable dampers all around, as are the nylon bushings in everything that moves. If you don't have these yet, don't waste another dollar o; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00616.html (8,809 bytes)
5. thrust washers (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 12:39:32 -0400; NEEDED: What is the proper clearance for the thrust washers? I have seen three specs from .002 through .018. Somewhere a proper number must exist. I have had to put two new cranks into this car in th; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00661.html (7,263 bytes)
6. 4-2-1 headers (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 21:00:42 -0400; I can't give a higher recommendation to the Maniflow header that I bought for my 1500 from aptfast.com Great fit. Absolutely no problem getting it in. No bending or tweaking. The power difference was; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00721.html (6,888 bytes)
7. 1500 Headers (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 22:41:32 -0400; I am using a maniflow 4.2.1 on my FSP autox spit 1500 and could not be any more impressed with this header. It fit perfectly with my HS4's. I did not have to even tap the frame rails a single time wi; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00134.html (7,535 bytes)
8. RE: 1500 Headers (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 15:23:12 -0400; I don't think it is any brand in particular. It is an problems that is in the material itself: SS does not like to bend and flex. Mild steel is much more likely to absorb the flex and vibration a lit; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00162.html (7,248 bytes)
9. setting up a new crank and cam--poor timing marks--help (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 12:16:21 -0400; I was just trying to get my new crank installed in my 1500 after my very new thrust washers were expelled at an inopportune moment and ran into some troubles. I can't figure out the timing marks on t; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00777.html (7,375 bytes)
10. bumpers--correction (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 12:23:52 -0400; the only trick to this is you will want to call him scott, not steve, or your prices may go up a little... jim Ken, All I can say is, "IT's about time someone started making those highly sought after; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00778.html (7,453 bytes)
11. ohio laws (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 22:30:16 -0400; unfortunately, i am not sure you could really find all of these in the books, but a few i do believe you can. i am pretty sure the one about stripping really is true, oxford is a strange little colle; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00909.html (7,385 bytes)
12. re: trf catalogues and suppliers (score: 1): Author: "James Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 06:22:41 -0400; There is no reason to ever order from the "big" catalogue companies. I immediately go to people like Ted Schumaker at TSI or Scott Harper at Team Triumph whenever I need a part. You will almost be gu; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00102.html (6,940 bytes)
13. re: another carb question (score: 1): Author: "James Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:31:52 -0400; Terry, I would be sure that the timing is properly adjusted. That sounds like it is off of several degrees. Warm vs. cold==I would check to be sure there are no vacuum leaks in the system with mighty; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00220.html (6,941 bytes)
14. re: stupid engineering (score: 1): Author: "James Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 18:37:16 -0400; I found that the stock manifold was much more easily removed and installed by replacing it with a maniflow 4.2.1 header... Before that finding the intended position to work those bottom studs really; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00221.html (7,338 bytes)
15. hs4 question (score: 1): Author: "James Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 22:15:32 -0400; Since my spit decided to die last night at about midnight before the morning autox, relegating me to driving a crx si for the day, I have time to ask about the setup for HS4's on a 1500 spit. Specifi; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00275.html (6,884 bytes)
16. re: speedos and rotating diameter (score: 1): Author: "James Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 07:03:39 -0400; The speedo to tach ratio still would be constant no matter what the rotational diameter is, but the final road speed will vary tremendously, depending on what the tire size is. On my 76 nonOD spit wi; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01020.html (7,700 bytes)
17. master cylinder exchange (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 04:32:24 -0400; Due to the fact that it is 4Am and people won't stop having babies, therefore keeping the poor tired student awake, I have moment to ponder exchanging master cylinders on my spit used for autox/occ.; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00961.html (7,526 bytes)
18. RE: master cylinder exchange (score: 1): Author: "James F. Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:38:30 -0400; only effort, will racing worthwhile, I agree Dean, that the Spitfire brakes should be adequate and adding a assist feature would be less than necessary. I think my biggest concern is immediacy of br; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01016.html (9,195 bytes)
19. Transmission Question (score: 1): Author: "James Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 14:59:25 -0500; I just thought I would let everyone know that I just solved a problem that I had noticed (or at least think I have solved it...) The front shock mounts in my well worn 76 spit were deformed when I to; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00026.html (7,307 bytes)
20. Front springs (score: 1): Author: "James Libecco" <jfl@neoucom.edu>; Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 18:29:49 -0500; If I remember right, as I reinstalled the stock spit springs last weekend, they were indeed 13 coils, counting the ends as the final coils. The heavier springs will certainly be not detriment to your; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00113.html (9,033 bytes)

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