- 1. RE: The clutch saga continues, HELP!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 16:15:17 -0700
- Four more things to check, please pardon me if these are too simple, and my lack of technically correct terms: -is the rod that the slave cylinder actuates engaging the "thing that moves the throw-ou
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00089.html (9,665 bytes)
- 2. RE: Problems, once again (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 10:11:12 -0700
- As I recall, there is more adjustment in the heater valve than the movement of the control permits. I've been known to adjust it winter/summer to allow maximum open in winter, and totally closed in s
- /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00198.html (8,195 bytes)
- 3. RE: Turn the on headlights, car flicks off?!?! 1980 Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 11:37:45 -0700
- John, two suggestions: First thing I would do is go over all the connections in the fuse box. Make sure that each of the "tangs" in there is pressing onto the fuse securely. Had a similar problem, an
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00593.html (9,074 bytes)
- 4. RE: Re: Filling a hole (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 09:44:16 -0700
- My first Spit came with a black toggle switch labelled: Vertical Take Off How about it? Of course, a sophisticated engine swap and suspension geometry changes might be in order. Harrier jump jet dono
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00728.html (7,971 bytes)
- 5. RE: GT6 gearbox cont'd (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 09:48:34 -0700
- Have you disconnected the engine restraint cable that runs from where the gearbox and engine meet, to the frame roughly parallel with the shifter? Its on the left hand (drivers') side, so easily forg
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00909.html (8,564 bytes)
- 6. ABFM in Vancouver- Listers want to meet at a certain time? (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 10:28:55 -0700
- Anyone interested in meeting at say 11:30, at a designated Spit, then we can put faces to names. I don't have a Spit entered in the show, does anyone else on the list? If we do want to meet, and don'
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00912.html (7,330 bytes)
- 7. FW: ABFM in Vancouver- Listers want to meet at a certain time? (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 17:02:52 -0700
- Philip Warburton has his blue Spit license # AMC 495 entered in the ABFM. The current plan is for interested listers to turn up at his car at 11:30 AM tomorrow to say hi and introduce ourselves. (Dis
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00934.html (8,171 bytes)
- 8. RE: 80 Spit wiper motor problem (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 14:00:46 -0700
- Tony, you shouldn't have to cut the cable. -dismount the motor from the bulkhead (two bolts/screws) -flip it over to reveal a plate that covers the "arm" -remove the plate (4 screws I think) -dis-eng
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01189.html (7,674 bytes)
- 9. British Car week (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 14:08:20 -0700
- During BCW I drove Hermes back and forth to work, to the store, etc. He's insured for the summer, so will be showing the LBC flag (and being the leaky British car) until the fall monsoons (approx Oct
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01190.html (7,369 bytes)
- 10. Removing steering column, was: Solenoid OK but Ignition switch co (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 11:07:18 -0700
- Further to that, last year I was dismantling and removing the steering column. Can't remember if this step was necessary to remove the lock though. But anyway, as a "tip" for future reference and to
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01242.html (8,822 bytes)
- 11. RE: Engine Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 10:11:19 -0700
- I found this on Hemmings.com. Don't know if its the GRM car. But if you don't feel like building it, you can buy one.... 1979 Triumph Spitfire, 180 hp rotary, ported headers, Mikuni, Mags, roll bar,
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00194.html (11,287 bytes)
- 12. Replacement full sill/Rocker Panel - should it be like this???? (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:44:55 -0700
- Just bought a rocker panel /Full sill for my 76 1500. The piece stretches from the front wheel arch, under the drivers' door, to just before the end of the drivers' door. It looks good except: at the
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00485.html (8,434 bytes)
- 13. RE: Replacement full sill/Rocker Panel - should it be like this?? (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 17:10:10 -0700
- Thanks Joe and Terry. I've called another supplier, and although they don't have any in stock, taking in both the part that I have, and a copy of the original from another body, I 'll find out tomorr
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00502.html (10,003 bytes)
- 14. RE: oil in bellhousing (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:52:59 -0700
- Mine was similar, and the fellow helping me replace the clutch said it was the rear engine seal. We replaced it, and it was neither difficult nor expensive. Nick --Original Message-- From: alemen@pop
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00687.html (7,488 bytes)
- 15. RE: What size is the big nut on the front of the crankshaft on a (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 11:21:14 -0700
- I put a socket with ratchet from a standard set onto the nut on the end of the alternator pulley. Just needs a little pressure on the fanbelt to ensure sufficient grip. No need to buy sockets, and no
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01116.html (8,719 bytes)
- 16. RE: Tyres ... again (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 17:21:19 -0800
- I have 205 13s, not sure if they're 60's or 70's, but if you can find the Spitfire Garage Website, there is a discussion on it there, and my tire size is specified there. I have not had any problem w
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00527.html (9,588 bytes)
- 17. RE: tolerating others, was On the Hook (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 17:06:20 -0800
- Agreed. As a great Canadian philosopher (Red Green, for those of you with public TV)says "We're all in this together, I'm pulling for ya, keep your stick on the ice". They're both Leaky British Cars,
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00706.html (7,657 bytes)
- 18. RE: Dash warning lights (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 17:15:30 -0800
- --Original Message-- From: Philip Warburton [mailto:cplimey@home.com] Sent: Friday, March 17, 2000 4:47 PM To: SPIT mail list Subject: Dash warning lights My info is from a 76 (3 lights), don't know
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01056.html (7,397 bytes)
- 19. RE: favorite fires and extinguisher location - long and humorous (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 17:22:10 -0800
- Oh, Oh, can I please comment on that last comment, yes, me please!!! (Sitting straight in chair with hand in the air, just like in class) Cheers Nick Thanks Patrick. I think my Saturday project will
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01057.html (16,750 bytes)
- 20. Veneer the dash (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@comsavings.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:56:53 -0800
- I found some nice mahogany veneer at the local Home Depot for about $30.00. There was enough material for a competent person to do 4 dashes (I managed to get two out of it.). Re-veneering isn't diffi
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01215.html (8,844 bytes)
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