- 61. Re: [Spits] Early Spitfire VIN Decoding: (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 16:43:16 -0700
- I defer to Joe's considerably greater knowledge, especially as square-tails are my particular addiction. Nick M Nick, Unfortunately the color codes and other extra information was not present on that
- /html/spitfires/2008-08/msg00013.html (8,156 bytes)
- 62. Re: [Spits] GT-6 MK3 in Georgia (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:53:17 -0700
- The correct procedure in cases like this is to: Buy it first, ask questions later! Nick Moseley --Original Message-- From: spitfires-bounces+nmoseley=dccnet.com@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounc
- /html/spitfires/2008-08/msg00023.html (7,922 bytes)
- 63. Re: [Spits] Recommendations: dash / body parts / welding (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:41:25 -0700
- Thanks Mike W, great find, that's a really good site! Lots snipped:" http://www.classic-car-magazine.co.uk/spitrest/spitfire-sill-replacement.htm l " Mike Welch '69 Spitfire x 2 '69 Honda SL350 '76 H
- /html/spitfires/2008-08/msg00047.html (7,282 bytes)
- 64. [Spits] FW: Flywheel pilot Bushing size? (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:28:23 -0700
- Sorry for the cross post all. Has anyone had this problem? Do I have the wrong part from the supplier, or a strange crank? I tried to put the flywheel pilot bushing into the crank. No go! The new pil
- /html/spitfires/2008-08/msg00065.html (7,533 bytes)
- 65. Re: [Spits] [spitfire-enthusiast] FW: Flywheel pilot Bushing size? (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:16:07 -0700
- Thanks John L and Doug H! John got it. It seems I can't follow simple directions. Pilot bushing _then_ flywheel you say?!!! Yes, rushed outside, (still raining), took off flywheel, installed bushing,
- /html/spitfires/2008-08/msg00066.html (6,814 bytes)
- 66. Re: [Spits] engine stand (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 11:31:21 -0700
- Bob, I sent a pic off list. I used bolts that thread into the block, with washers to take up any slack for the two top stand brackets, and long bolts with coarse threads, and again washers to take up
- /html/spitfires/2008-09/msg00003.html (7,794 bytes)
- 67. Re: [Spits] lightswitch come apart? (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:38:44 -0700
- Jim, if it bothers you, take heart. There is light at the other end of the rocker switch! The switches can be dis-assembled, with a certain amount of care, prying with flat-bladed screwdrivers, and t
- /html/spitfires/2008-09/msg00024.html (7,421 bytes)
- 68. Re: [Spits] (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:48:03 -0700
- Way to go!!! Congratulations! Now even more fun can begin. Looks nice and shiny already. Nick Moseley --Original Message-- From: spitfires-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounces@autox.team.
- /html/spitfires/2008-10/msg00006.html (7,359 bytes)
- 69. [Spits] Temp Thermostat threads (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:52:29 -0700
- Sorry for the cross posts. Did different water pump housings have different threads (imperial vs metric or?) for the temp thermostats? I'm still making slow progress on the project engine replacement
- /html/spitfires/2008-10/msg00007.html (7,098 bytes)
- 70. [Spits] Help please: ignition (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 17:04:20 -0800
- I'm trying to start my project engine, but I have no spark at the plugs. I have full voltage at battery. With ignition key turned to run position, there are 12 volts at the coil. I've tried two coils
- /html/spitfires/2008-11/msg00001.html (7,776 bytes)
- 71. Re: [Spits] ] Help please: ignition (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:03:58 -0800
- No, how should I do that? Turn on ignition and touch the wire that goes to the middle of the dizzy to ground? Nick M #278 --Original Message-- From: spitfire-enthusiast@yahoogroups.com [mailto:spitfi
- /html/spitfires/2008-11/msg00004.html (7,497 bytes)
- 72. Re: [Spits] >>NASS Help please: ignition (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:07:25 -0800
- Many, many thanks for all the suggestions. This small issue of no spark is shaking my belief in the Spitfire gods. Earlier today, thinking that it might be cleaner just to put in the electronic ignit
- /html/spitfires/2008-11/msg00008.html (8,237 bytes)
- 73. Re: [Spits] >>NASS Help please: ignition - It runs!!!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:35:37 -0800
- It runs, but poorly so far. Time to come inside, it's cold out there! (8C, 47F) Today, after a bunch of testing and poking: -made new ground wire inside dizzy from plate to case, with soldered ends,
- /html/spitfires/2008-11/msg00013.html (7,307 bytes)
- 74. Re: [Spits] 1500 shift stick (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:49:07 -0800
- I have late Spits, and have to say the insister is correct, the shifter you have is different. Spit shifters have a longer shaft, and do not have that bulb on the lower end. Sorry, don't know what it
- /html/spitfires/2008-11/msg00022.html (7,638 bytes)
- 75. [Spits] Project engine update (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:57:15 -0800
- The project engine rebuild that started in July 07 ran today, for the first Oh man, oh man, oh man, what great sounds and smell! What a relief! Much credit and thanks to my uncle in UK, Steve G, Dan
- /html/spitfires/2008-11/msg00034.html (6,845 bytes)
- 76. [Spits] Merry Christmas/ Happy holidays (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:47:12 -0800
- Merry Christmas to all fellow Spit-sters and your families. May your Spit projects all be successful. I wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe holiday, followed by a magnificent year of abundant hea
- /html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00022.html (6,798 bytes)
- 77. Re: [Spits] Headrest Foam (score: 1)
- Author: "Nick Moseley" <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:25:45 -0800
- I love that can-do attitude Mark, and nice to have your wife involved in your project. Cheers, from the left coast. Nick Moseley, Metro Vancouver 76-81 Spits and GT6 --Original Message-- From: spitfi
- /html/spitfires/2009-01/msg00034.html (6,965 bytes)
- 78. Re: [Spits] Order of panel replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:19:49 -0800
- I've only replaced parts of middle sill, part of A post, and full outer sill. At that time, noted that the dog-leg at the bottom of the wing, in front of the wheel, would get in the way of a replacin
- /html/spitfires/2009-02/msg00032.html (8,082 bytes)
- 79. [Spits] Stupid question number 56 (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 21:24:49 -0700
- An early round-tail, a 63, found its way into my yard. Not surprisingly, it needs new floors and inner, middle, and outer sills. I happen to have a squaretail tub, with pretty good floors and sills.
- /html/spitfires/2009-05/msg00032.html (6,676 bytes)
- 80. Re: [Spits] Stupid question number 56 (score: 1)
- Author: Nick Moseley <nmoseley@dccnet.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:35:44 -0700
- Hector, thank you. The floor and rocker parts are the same, so that should be OK. In theory, it might indeed be better to use all-new panels. I want to do the 63 justice. However, I've been without a
- /html/spitfires/2009-05/msg00035.html (8,343 bytes)
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