- 1. Subject: Horns - second try (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Ternowski <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 00:21:49 -0700
- Fred, I think that you have A Hooter High. Larry Ternowski Surrey BC /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00116.html (6,684 bytes)
- 2. Subject: Gear lube leak (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Ternowski <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 00:30:49 -0700
- Dave wrote: Spitlisters: Recently, after having my Spit up on jackstands under the rear end for about a week to do some spring work, I had gear lube on the garage floor. Lots of it. I went for a test
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00117.html (7,236 bytes)
- 3. Hardtop bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Ternowski <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 20:17:03 -0700
- I am trying to fit some bolts to the front of my MK2 hardtop and neither the coarse or the fine thread want to get started. I noticed that VB has bolts at $5 each which is pretty pricey for a bolt..
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00458.html (6,702 bytes)
- 4. Wax-oil (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Ternowski <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 08:14:02 -0800
- can anybody tell me where i can get wax-oil product in canada or an equivalent product? Bob Coe Bob, I bought some stuff in a spray can from Lordco which is a parts supplier on the West Coast. It was
- /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00614.html (6,801 bytes)
- 5. Windscreen and B post Cap goop (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Ternowski <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 20:53:35 -0700
- Everyone, I was wondering what exactly was/is the goop that is placed under the windscreen and B posts caps on a Spitfire. I removed both to do some minor rust repairs and found a caulk like substanc
- /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00344.html (7,369 bytes)
- 6. rebuilding trunnions (score: 1)
- Author: Larry T <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2001 08:26:51 -0700
- I rebuilt the trunions last night and am concerned about how tightly the poly bushings fit. I literally had to drive them into the trunion with a hammer. On the left side, I also had to drive the sle
- /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00090.html (7,356 bytes)
- 7. Subject: chassis rot (score: 1)
- Author: Larry T <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 23:41:33 -0700
- The outriggers are welded on to form a sort of pocket where the overlap the frame rails: (asci art follows, you will need a fixed pitch font) <-- chassis rail ___|--| | outrigger | | \ | <--pocket \
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00127.html (8,197 bytes)
- 8. Parts manual addendum Spitfire 4 (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 09:01:20 -0800
- If anybody is interested, I have scanned versions (8 pages) of the Feb and May 66 addenda that came with a 4th edition Spitfire 4 manaual. I am still wondering if there were anymore addenda for the 4
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00259.html (6,559 bytes)
- 9. Parts manual addendum Spitfire 4 (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 09:01:41 -0800
- If anybody is interested, I have scanned versions (8 pages) of the Feb and May 66 addenda that came with a 4th edition Spitfire 4 manual. I am still wondering if there were anymore addenda for the 4t
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00260.html (6,568 bytes)
- 10. Spitfire Disk Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:38:35 -0800
- Hi Everybody! Yesterday I had the opportunity to strip the front disk setup from a Mk 2 Spitfire in a local yard. I am intending to replace my standard front drums with the factory installed type dis
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00666.html (7,981 bytes)
- 11. Spitfire4 factory parts manual (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2001 10:43:39 -0800
- Does anyone know if there is more than 2 addenda's for the factory parts manual? I have a February and a May 1966 addendum and was wondering. Larry Ternowski Surrey BC
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00071.html (6,333 bytes)
- 12. Re: Spit 4 Parts Manual (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2001 19:25:42 -0800
- Thanks Bill, Mine is a fourth edition. Never thought of checking for what edition before I asked the question. I guess the fifth would include all addenda issued with the fourth. So now my question i
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00107.html (6,795 bytes)
- 13. RE: Overdrive tranny question (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 18:11:27 -0800
- It's not the size of wire that counts. #14 stranded should be adequate. The switch that you use must be able to handle at least 6-8 amps as you may end up replacing this after some use. Don't run th
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00423.html (8,757 bytes)
- 14. How to adjust play in rear wheel? (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 22:31:18 -0800
- I had a similar situation in my Spitfire and it turned out to be a worn wheel bearing. It has also been mentioned that the a worn axle shaft would permit movement on the inner race. Larry Ternowski S
- /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00647.html (6,872 bytes)
- 15. Subject: Restoration - NOP Frame prep (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 19:02:55 -0800
- You should check out the cost to get it sand blasted. I had stripped most of the undercoating off and took it in and it was only $40. It doesn't take long if it is fairly clean. The sandblasting rev
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00061.html (7,342 bytes)
- 16. speedo cable (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2000 20:36:14 -0800
- Just a thought, you say that you have a MG right angle adapter? Is it possible that the MG adapter is not getting the correct bite in the transmission? It does for a little bit, but doesn't maintain
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00150.html (7,683 bytes)
- 17. Re: Rubber Cleaning tip? (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 22:26:54 -0800
- Joe, it's probably the sun doin it to your rubbers. Up here in Vancouver, it get's washed off on a regular basis, sometimes so often, it starts to turn mossy green. I have found that a litle bit of l
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00243.html (7,875 bytes)
- 18. Wrinkle paint (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 16:46:58 -0800
- I just bought some from an auto parts store, LORDCO, and can not get it to wrinkle. It is made by Plasticote and is called WRINKLE FINISH 217 Black. I have tried putting it on 3 different times and a
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00230.html (7,942 bytes)
- 19. Lock replacement on early spitfire. (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 16:53:36 -0800
- I am considering purchasing a new ignition and a trunk replacement lock for my MK2, but I can't figure out how the old ones come out other than with a 10 mm drill bit. I am worried that the drill bit
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00232.html (6,879 bytes)
- 20. Re: Wrinkle paint (score: 1)
- Author: LT <llst@telus.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 17:37:15 -0800
- Well I received two suggestions to use heat so I went out and hit my orange peel with the hair dryer and still nothing. I put another coat of wrinkle paint on and used the hair dryer. There was hint
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00234.html (8,227 bytes)
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