- 1. RE: vopor lock (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 13:50:20 -0400
- My guess would be to check your fuel pump - pretty quick and easy to do. I had the same symptoms on my '75 when the pump died - it would fill the carb fine at slow speed, but when you "opened it up"
- /html/spitfires/2005-07/msg00010.html (8,426 bytes)
- 2. RE: getting ready for spring... (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 18:27:20 -0500
- You can also order the molded sets directly from Newton Commercial in the UK. http://newtoncomm.co.uk/index.html I ordered mine via their website on a Wednesday night, and received them on Monday af
- /html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00076.html (8,753 bytes)
- 3. RE: Paint for frame (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 10:03:26 -0500
- I haven't used it on my frame (yet), but I've had some really nice results with POR-15 on my floorpans and trunk. It stinks to high-heaven and you don't want to get it on you, but it seems to be sup
- /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00120.html (8,293 bytes)
- 4. RE: Paint for frame (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 11:16:53 -0500
- It was pointed out to me that it's OK to list the vendor I bought my POR-15 from on eBay. They treated me fairly, and shipped my paint free and quickly (they are based in NC). The place is called "JT
- /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00122.html (8,392 bytes)
- 5. RE: >>NASS Re: spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2004 23:23:16 -0400
- I wouldn't mind a reply to the list, or a cc: to me personally on this as well...I'm kinda curious about removing this gear from my '75 Spitfire myself. Anyone have a website with the details? Thanks
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00016.html (7,650 bytes)
- 6. New fuel pump = carb leaking gas? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 21:55:57 -0400
- Hi Everyone, I replaced the fuel pump on my '75 Spit yesterday. It died on me on my way home from Carlisle last Saturday (go figure). Anyway, since I've replaced the fuel pump, it seems like my car i
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00020.html (8,527 bytes)
- 7. RE: New fuel pump = carb leaking gas? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:08:26 -0400
- Replacement fuel pumps are notorious for having excessive pressure. Many of them put out upwards of 5-7 psi, which thoroughly overwhelms a british carburetor designed for 2-4 psi. -- That's what I'm
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00042.html (7,911 bytes)
- 8. RE: "HELP" non lbc (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 11:05:50 -0400
- I'll agree with Greg and Paul. We install the Google toolbar on all our client machines (~500 PCs), it blocks popups very well. Never had a problem with it. Free and easy. Fred - you may also have a
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00067.html (9,409 bytes)
- 9. RE: Broken temp sender...Hello Paul T. (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 15:07:11 -0400
- I don't buy that. We've deployed over 500 copies of the Google toolbar without a single incident. Of course, if you are foolish enough to store your credit card information in it's auto-fill feature,
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00075.html (8,416 bytes)
- 10. RE: possible engine swap topic?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:06:27 -0400
- A had a friend attempt to convince me to convert my '75 Spit to an EV. -Jim '75 Spitfire 1500 (Gas engine...and stayin' that way!) The information transmitted in this email is intended only for the p
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00161.html (7,787 bytes)
- 11. Door handle gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 19:36:39 -0400
- Quick and simple (hopefully) question for you all. I'm getting ready to re-install my exterior door handles on my '75 Spitfire. I bought new gaskets for the handles, since the old ones were basically
- /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00131.html (7,307 bytes)
- 12. RE: Speakers and batteries (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 22:18:42 -0400
- I must be nearing completion since I'm contemplating the above subject. 1.) Does anyone have any experience with the Optima batteries? I have up-rated my electricals to a Bosch 65 amp unit and am won
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00038.html (8,434 bytes)
- 13. RE: Spitfire Gear Box Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 11:39:51 -0400
- So my synchros are grinding just a little bit, and I'm thinking before finding someone to tear down and rebuild the transmission, perhaps I should try just changing out the trans fluif. Boy would tha
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00121.html (9,820 bytes)
- 14. RE: Spitfire Gear Box Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 18:31:08 -0400
- Received this handy tip from Joe Curry (thanks Joe!), figured I should share it with you all - I think this is the way I'm going to go: One other thing I should mention: If you get yourself some clea
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00127.html (9,593 bytes)
- 15. RE: K&N Air filter? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 11:46:21 -0500
- Hey Spitsters: I have a 79 spit with the stock ZS 150 carb. I would like to replace the stock air filter & housing with a K&N filter & K&N housing. Does anyone have a K&N part #? I know the big 3 hav
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00241.html (7,600 bytes)
- 16. RE: [TR] 5$ TRF shipping? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:22:40 -0500
- It's back this weekend too...just got the email. "Five-Dollar Shipping mean that we will ship any package not considered "oversize" or "overweight" by UPS for just $5.00. This offer is good to the 48
- /html/spitfires/2006-03/msg00076.html (7,647 bytes)
- 17. RE: 69 GT6+ Carpet? (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 11:12:52 -0500
- Hi Scott, Try the folks at Newton Commercial. They supply most of the big vendors with their molded sets: http://www.newtoncommercial.co.uk/triumph.html NFI...but quite pleased with the set I bought
- /html/spitfires/2006-01/msg00040.html (7,966 bytes)
- 18. RE: victoria british/those other guys... (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 13:47:30 -0400
- Parts for Spitfires? These are my 'big 3' in no special order: www.spitbits.com (Nigel) www.bpnorthwest.com (great bunch to deal with - fast shipping) http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com (Ted is awes
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00001.html (9,579 bytes)
- 19. RE: 1972 Spit for sale update...possible scam (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 08:43:40 -0400
- The MO will be counterfeit, but your bank won't know until they've already cashed it for you and you have sent the $5400 to the "International Transporter". Guess who your bank is going to come back
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00066.html (9,628 bytes)
- 20. RE: 1972 Spit for sale update...possible scam (score: 1)
- Author: "Jim Holmgren" <jholmgren@advertising.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 09:18:39 -0400
- Hey Jim, which one of your Spitis are you going to offer him? ;-) Eric Heinsberg/Germany == Heck, I should get 10k easy for the Mk3, even with the top of the engine torn apart! He can't afford the '
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00071.html (8,388 bytes)
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