- 41. RE: needed: manifold for 1500 cc for HS-4 carbs (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 10:45:42 -0400
- I'm replying on-list for everyone who might be considering the upgrade. John Esposito of Quantum Mechanics has the carbs, the linkage, and both manifilds off UK spec Spitfires and Midgets. His # is 2
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00253.html (8,235 bytes)
- 42. British Parts Locator (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 13:15:33 -0400
- I have had very favorable experiences with British Parts Locator. The owner's name is Carl, so maybe he owns both places. I've found a few items there at very reasonable prices. For example, the fan
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00258.html (8,371 bytes)
- 43. RE: Dealing with pressure - or lack thereof (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 12:33:31 -0400
- Two things that help in this situation (to my understanding) are synthetics, and oil coolers. An oil cooler will keep the oil cooler and thicker, resulting in a higher pressure when warm. A syntheti
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00332.html (11,747 bytes)
- 44. Stanpart.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 14:19:02 -0400
- OK. Ignorant question.... I picked up a head gasket for my 1500 last week. It's a stanpart head gasket? Were these the original NOS head gaskets? Are they any good? I paid about $10 for it, and can p
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00339.html (7,994 bytes)
- 45. RE: Highway driving (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 09:26:59 -0400
- The fastest I got going was about 75 MPH. It seemed fine as long as the road was smooth. Any little bump though made it feel like the car was going to leave the road. [mgraziano] - That's part of the
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00420.html (10,461 bytes)
- 46. RE: New tire (tyre) choices (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 12:38:31 -0400
- My Midget uses a 165R13 non profile Michelin radial (X-Metric). I've been very happy with them. THey grip well, and they stop well wet or dry. THey are noisy, though, and often squeal even on slow t
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00431.html (10,312 bytes)
- 47. RE: pulling an engine without a engine lift (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 11:09:25 -0400
- I have also lifted out these engines with nothing but a pipe and two guys muscle power, and though it can be done, it's not easy to deal with anything that goes wrong when you're holding up your end
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00773.html (9,980 bytes)
- 48. RE: Parts Wanted and for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2001 21:47:05 +0800
- try quantum mechanics at 203-459-9612. If what you are referring to is the UK spec 1500 manifold that comes with the HS4's, he has them for I think $75. John esposito is his name. Nice guy to do busi
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00022.html (9,162 bytes)
- 49. RE: oil leak from spark plug holes (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:11:36 -0400
- I could never expect oil to come from the spark plug holes. It's probably a leaking valve cover gasket where the oil is slowly dripping into the spark plug recess, pooling, and then dribbling out...
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00063.html (9,397 bytes)
- 50. RE: GM Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:38:23 -0400
- So that god forbid my alternator goes on the side of the highway again, I can get a replacement at Tom and Joe's Auto Parts in a hour. Picture this: "Hi. I need an alternator for a '78 LeSabre. GM pa
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00070.html (10,665 bytes)
- 51. RE: oil leak from spark plug holes (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:53:31 -0400
- I could never expect oil to come from the spark plug holes. It's probably a leaking valve cover gasket where the oil is slowly dripping into the spark plug recess, pooling, and then dribbling out...
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00071.html (8,251 bytes)
- 52. RE: GM Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 15:19:36 +0100
- You must make plenty more sacrifices to Lord Lucas than I do. They don't call him the Prince Of Darkness for nothing. The Lucas alternators are unreliable at best. Yes, some people have alternators f
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00078.html (10,710 bytes)
- 53. RE: GM Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 04:54:11 +0900
- Do whatever floats your boat. Here in NYC, RS Straus does not have either the Midget or a spitfire in the system (but it does have MGB). AutoZone does, but has absolutely nothing for either of them.
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00086.html (15,265 bytes)
- 54. Interesting eBay item... (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 04:21:21 +0800
- For those of you who like older Fiat's http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=576767832& r=0&t=0 Michael Graziano Credit Suisse First Boston international Equity Derivative
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00107.html (8,008 bytes)
- 55. RE: Front end rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:30:48 -0400
- Messy you say? No matter how hard I try, I ALWAYS end up looking like the TIN man from the wrists down whenever I use it. And it doesn't like to just wash off.... But it does work well.... I use the
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00183.html (8,301 bytes)
- 56. Shoulda been driving a Spridget (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 15:52:32 -0400
- Be careful out there.... Mike This message is for the named person's use only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived o
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00340.html (8,465 bytes)
- 57. RE: Spit O/D tranny rebuild needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 15:28:33 -0400
- I don't know if shipping to CT is considered _across the country_, but I will never, ever use anyone other than John Esposito @ Quantum Mechanics in CT (203)459-9612. I know about 10 people, includin
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00359.html (8,858 bytes)
- 58. RE: Spitfire carpet set WANTED (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 09:36:08 -0400
- Chuck, I forget if it's British Parts Locator or the Little British Car Company, but one of them makes their own carpet sets. Quality is not astounding, but it is adequate and a good deal for your mo
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00500.html (8,664 bytes)
- 59. RE: returning the wave (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 12:42:27 -0400
- You should be glad he didn't return the wave. You never know what might have gotten flung your way...... I'd rather clean bird poop off my car... <grin> MIke Waved at a Z3 this morning driving in to
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00507.html (8,412 bytes)
- 60. RE: Engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Graziano, Michael" <michael.graziano@csfb.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 10:02:32 -0400
- Just a few thoughts... 1) your block may have some serious damage. once the thrust washer has dropped, it's usually cheaper to just source a new block than have the damage repaired. 2) have the new
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00602.html (8,237 bytes)
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