- 21. RE: Catalytic converter... (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 00:41:18 -0800
- When mine went out, the mechanic could tell by tapping on it with a wrench. It sounded real hollow. The new one that was put on did not. Not exactly scientific, but.... BTW -- those things can be qu
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00131.html (7,523 bytes)
- 22. RE: Oil Filter Defeated: New Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 20:59:24 -0800
- I'd give re-tapping a try before going onto the helicoil. If you are going to continue doing work on the car, you will need to pick up a tap and die set. As a set you can get them pretty reasonably,
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00205.html (9,960 bytes)
- 23. RE: OD vs. Non-OD drive shaft (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 13:23:45 -0800
- Yes, the O/D drive shaft is a bit shorter. When I did this awhile back I ended up having to shorten my drive shaft by about 3/4". I just took both shafts to a drive shaft shop and had them take care
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00332.html (8,579 bytes)
- 24. RE: OD vs. Non-OD drive shaft (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 13:37:46 -0800
- Oopss -- what I meant to say is I laid out both gearboxes in the driveway and measured the difference in the length of THOSE and then took the drive shaft to the shop. Sorry -- it's been a long day a
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00334.html (9,644 bytes)
- 25. RE: air compressor pump for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:12:46 -0800
- OK all you listers along I80 from Lincoln to Albany, you've been forewarned. Plan on hiding your beloved Triumphs off the road and behind guarded gates during April -- or risk next seeing them as par
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00355.html (8,112 bytes)
- 26. RE: Custom dash -- sin or inspired? (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 22:55:10 -0800
- I put a beautiful African Koa dash in my Spitfire. It's the single nicest thing I've ever done to it in my opinion. I'm happy I went that route every time I sit in the car and see it. Don't listen t
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00746.html (9,305 bytes)
- 27. RE: Seat Help (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 19:11:05 -0800
- Mark, While you may be getting by with those boxes, those pesky concours judges will probably frown on them. Better find some with Lucas, Girling, or some other such proper logos on them. At the ver
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg01069.html (7,113 bytes)
- 28. Halogen Headlamps for Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 09:23:43 -0800
- Hello Listers, I would like to improve the brightness of the headlights on my Spitfire, so was considering swapping to halogen headlamps. Are there any problems with making this swap? Does anyone hav
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00769.html (7,123 bytes)
- 29. Spit Turn Signal/Horn/Brights Switch Needed (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 11:07:49 -0800
- Hello all; The column switch on my Spitfire (handles turn signals, horn, brights) has given it up. Does anyone have a spare they want to sell? Thanks! Dave Moag 62 TR3B 77 Spitfire
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00788.html (6,666 bytes)
- 30. Bad Spit Morning (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 09:09:45 -0800
- Hello listers, excuse me but I just need to vent. I had my TR3 taken in for bodywork and painting yesterday, so I told my son to leave the Spitfire home today and I'd work on overhauling the front su
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00264.html (8,086 bytes)
- 31. RE: Bad Spit Morning (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 13:19:53 -0800
- That explains why I have an extra bumper over-rider sitting in my driveway! - Dave
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00275.html (7,830 bytes)
- 32. SoCal New Year's Day drive (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 16:28:15 -0800
- Greetings fellow listers, Just a quick note to invite any listers to join the Southern California Triumph Owners Association on a "Y2K Don't Bug Me" drive on New Year's Day, 1 January 2000. Meeting t
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00593.html (7,109 bytes)
- 33. Happy Spit (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sat, 9 Oct 1999 11:44:02 -0700
- Hello all, My Spitfire, the poor neglected stepchild (at least that's how it seems while I'm restoring the TR3) has finally gotten some attention. I just picked it up from having it painted. It's now
- /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00305.html (6,997 bytes)
- 34. RE: Happy Spit (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sat, 9 Oct 1999 14:35:56 -0700
- I did NO PREP whatsoever on my Spitfire. The previous paint was not only in bad shape, but it was not done well. It was metallic blue over what was originally red, and the red showed in lots of litt
- /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00308.html (8,180 bytes)
- 35. VERY Unhappy Spit (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 08:45:27 -0700
- What a difference a day makes. I had a new canvas top installed on my Spitfire yesterday. In combination with the new paint job she looks absolutely fantastic. I drove quite a bit too and she is run
- /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00368.html (6,876 bytes)
- 36. RE: license frame sayings (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 13:24:33 -0700
- A warning -- or a promise? ;-) - Dave
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00198.html (9,538 bytes)
- 37. RE: 4 Spd. to OVD swap (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 16:20:43 -0700
- I did this to my 77. In addition to what has already been said I had to shorten the drive shaft. I took it to a drive shaft shop and they shortened it (about 3/4" in my case) and balanced it for abo
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00784.html (7,996 bytes)
- 38. A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (score: 1)
- Author: "David Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 22:29:22 -0700
- Hello Listers -- Yesterday, after 2 years of going through every chapter in the repair manuals two or three times, I drove the TR3B for the first time since I bought it (and it had sat in a field for
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00950.html (7,634 bytes)
- 39. Any Door County Wisconsin Listers? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 22:10:05 -0700
- Sorry to bomb the lists but I'll be on vacation traveling from Los Angeles to Door County, Wisconsin next week and was just wondering if someone was close enough and had the ability to provide a fix
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00093.html (7,149 bytes)
- 40. RE: Any Door County Wisconsin Listers? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Moag" <moag@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 22:23:30 -0700
- As I shrink into the corner I must admit that no, I am not driving the Spit. I'll actually be flying with my daughter (14). In hopes of salvaging a small portion of what little respect I had previous
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00095.html (8,498 bytes)
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