- 61. Re: heat troubles? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 08:34:50 -0400
- HEAT SHIELD????!!! --Original Message-- From: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net> To: Mike Perry <mikep@michindust.com>; spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net> Date: Tuesday, September 21
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00704.html (9,022 bytes)
- 62. DIF Resealing (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 14:19:38 -0400
- One of the many leaks on my 72 Spitfire seems to be progressing at an unacceptable rate (that being the outputs of my differential). I don't want to take the car off the road long enough to mutilate
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00010.html (7,198 bytes)
- 63. Waist Seal Tip (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 21:11:10 -0400
- Finally I have something useful to add to the list! The metal from the waist seal I removed from my spit, with the rubber removed, can be very easily formed into a hook for fitting new waist seal cli
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00022.html (6,547 bytes)
- 64. Re: really into it now (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 17:05:57 -0400
- I can't help you with all of this, put I can with the waist seals... First, remove the old ones (obviously). The metal of the old part can be separated from the rubber with a razor knife. Do this, th
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00240.html (9,958 bytes)
- 65. My Lucky Day! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 22:12:16 -0400
- Took my 72 spit in today to have the dif resealed...Lucky Me! The shop proprietor (a lbc specialist, and spit racer!) thought he remembered my car...after looking through his records, he built my mot
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00270.html (6,858 bytes)
- 66. In need of an intake manifold (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 13:19:33 -0400
- This may be a tall order, but I am in need of a dual carb manifold for my 72 spit (1296). I've got access to carbs locally of any variety, but would take them if the seller insisted on them being par
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00322.html (6,538 bytes)
- 67. Re: round dash medallion (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 09:18:15 -0400
- Can't speak for anything else but 72, but mine has one. Located on right hand side, pretty much where the rectangle badge would be. If you need, I can shoot a digital mon/tues for location purposes.
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00342.html (8,053 bytes)
- 68. Friendly little car (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 21:35:26 -0400
- It would appear my spit has finally taken a liking to me...it seems to have mysteriously fixed its interior courtesy light/door ajar alarm! Likely the switch was not grounding properly, but I'll take
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00494.html (6,585 bytes)
- 69. Re: SU Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 21:27:12 -0400
- I'll be interested in this too...I am soon to attempt the same project! Please keep the board informed of your progress! --Original Message-- From: Ken C <KenCunningham@worldnet.att.net> To: spitfire
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00608.html (8,039 bytes)
- 70. More Carb/Emissions Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 21:44:40 -0400
- It seems to be carb changing season for 72 spits! When I attempt this changeover, what will become of the vent tube on the valve cover? I am assuming it needs to "breathe"....seems to me we used to p
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00610.html (7,139 bytes)
- 71. SCCA Solo (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 17:13:14 -0400
- I couldn't resist....I ran my 72 spit in an scca solo event today. Very disappointing (with the driver as well). With the current (stock + headers) setup, there was NO pedal in 2nd gear to get out of
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00740.html (7,249 bytes)
- 72. Re: SCCA Solo (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 1999 08:13:44 -0400
- Thanks for the encouragement and advice. I currently do have headers and a flow-thru exhauast set up on the car (came with it), but I don't think it does much, as there probably wouldn't be any troub
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00760.html (11,913 bytes)
- 73. Re: Spitfire cross-country touring (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 06:32:04 -0400
- Spitfire assistance is waiting 20 odd miles east of lake michigan in Grand Rapids should you choose that route! Mike --Original Message-- From: Victor B. Michael <vmichael@enteract.com> To: spitfires
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00795.html (9,853 bytes)
- 74. Re: Fuel leak near fuel tank (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 07:53:32 -0400
- I recently replaced all my engine rubber, including the fuel lines all the way back. Here's what I did: Keep two large phillips head screwdrivers handy. Cut your replacement hose to length, and plug
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00932.html (8,278 bytes)
- 75. Re: New Toy (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 13:29:27 -0400
- Re: the turn signal...test that you have postioned it correctly relative the cancelling cam before you reassemble the covers. Too far out and it won't cancel.
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01161.html (7,175 bytes)
- 76. GT6 for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 13:32:21 -0400
- Local paper (grand rapids, mi) listed a 69 gt6 for sale...69k mi, good body, If anyone is interested I will post a phone # and you can negotiate. I would be able to take some digitals if someone woul
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01162.html (6,357 bytes)
- 77. Dual Carb Fuel Lines (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 08:55:01 -0400
- I am ready to begin my dual hs4 transplant into my 72 spit, and have a question I'm hoping someone can help with... Each of the two float bowls have to locations at which one could attach a fuel line
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01524.html (6,867 bytes)
- 78. Re: Spit fuses (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 06:53:21 -0400
- The spares live in the same fuse box, just above and below the 1st and 3rd. When tracking down a short this weekend, I ran through my 17/35s, and used a series of 20a to burn through until I isolated
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00605.html (8,899 bytes)
- 79. Re: Spit fuses (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 07:20:36 -0400
- I just spent the weekend tracking down a short, and, 8 fuses later, I am happy to report it is solved...but the fuse discussion is interesting none the less. Here's something I found interesting rega
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00687.html (16,845 bytes)
- 80. The usual suspects... (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Perry" <mikep@michindust.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 12:53:07 -0400
- ....a resend of a previous message returned...still trying to tame outlook I am new to spitfires, and british cars in general. Having recently been aquired by a 72 spitfire, I've been crash coursing
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00843.html (7,152 bytes)
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