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1. Update regarding the Alden Wrench - a decent wrench that just (score: 1)
Author: "Ron Deaver" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:26:41 -0400
I posted an update a while back regarding the R&R of the manifolds on my 1980 Spitfire 1500. Part of the posting commented upon the Alden Wrench (http://www.aldenwrench.com/), a wrench with a movable
/html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00244.html (8,846 bytes)

2. Additional Suggestions for Manifold Removal? (Was Open-End (score: 1)
Author: "Ron Deaver" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:04:01 -0800
I bought one of the Alden Wrenches with hope that it would do the trick in removing the manifolds from my 1980 Spitfire. The cooling channel of the intake manifold prevents getting a wrench on the in
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00085.html (8,670 bytes)

3. Additional Suggestions for Manifold Removal? (Was Open-End (score: 1)
Author: "Ron Deaver" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:06:20 -0800
I bought one of the Alden Wrenches with hope that it would do the trick in removing the manifolds from my 1980 Spitfire. The cooling channel of the intake manifold prevents getting a wrench on the in
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00086.html (9,814 bytes)

4. Dupes (score: 1)
Author: "Ron Deaver" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:26:09 -0800
Sorry folks for the dupe posting - Charter was acting up earlier and I ended up posting twice... /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archive
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00087.html (6,504 bytes)

5. RE: Additional Suggestions for Manifold Removal? (Was Open-End (score: 1)
Author: "Ron Deaver" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 16:41:26 -0800
I want to thank everyone for ideas on how to address stubborn inner manifold bolts. In putting together a replacement parts list for this project, I noticed that the TRF and Vicky Brit catalogs note
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00098.html (9,175 bytes)

6. Monza-Style Header fit with Weber Manifold? (score: 1)
Author: "Ron Deaver" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 12:09:23 -0800
Has anyone fit a Monza-style 4-1 exhaust manifold with a Weber carb/manifold combination? If so, have you run into or heard of any fit/clearance issues with this combination? /// spitfires@autox.team
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00197.html (6,960 bytes)

7. 1980 Spitfire Manifold Removal: Chapter 2 (and why you should (score: 1)
Author: "Ron Deaver" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 15:06:44 -0800
My Brown, unnamed Federal 1980 Spitfire is one step closer to breathing easy thanks to everyone's advice. Yesterday I removed the manifolds without too much pain, using a slightly modified procedure.
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00200.html (11,612 bytes)

8. Bonnet Lock Installation (score: 1)
Author: "rrdeaver@emagichappens.com" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 00:29:42 -0400
Has anyone installed bonnet locks on their Spitfire that can share the procedure? I have the fortune of being on a business trip that placed me 4 blocks from Victoria British. I picked up a set of lo
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00180.html (7,290 bytes)

9. Field Report: Proper VB Choke Cable for late Spitfires / HS4 (score: 1)
Author: "rrdeaver@emagichappens.com" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 00:59:43 -0400
Many folks on this list have given me very helpful advice. I hope my experiences as detailed below will help others that switch from a carb with automatic choke to one with a manual choke. Ted Schuma
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00181.html (9,778 bytes)

10. Affordable Mailorder Source: K&N Filters for SU HS4 Carbs (score: 1)
Author: "rrdeaver@emagichappens.com" <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 14:32:38 -0400
Does anyone have a good recommendation for sources of K&N air filters that fit SU HS4 1 1/2" carbs? Victoria British is quite spendy (59.95 each), and surely there are better sources. Any leads would
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00231.html (7,456 bytes)

11. Re: 79-80 Spitfire Spoiler (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 20:59:28 -0800
Hiya all, If anyone turns up any info on this lower shroud, please do post it to the list as well. There may be other folks aside from John and I that need the plans. TIA! Ron Deaver Issaquah, WA 198
/html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00366.html (7,356 bytes)

12. Glove Box Speaker Panel Template (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:02:35 -0800
Does anyone know of a source for dimensions, plans, templates or such of the original Speaker Mounting Panel that fits in the Spitfire glove box? The original mounting brackets are still available at
/html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00368.html (6,875 bytes)

13. Glove Box Speaker Panel Template (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 21:42:41 -0800
Does anyone know of a source for dimensions, plans, templates or such of the original Speaker Mounting Panel that fits in the Spitfire glove box? The original mounting brackets are still available at
/html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00507.html (6,896 bytes)

14. Seattle Area Diff Rebuild Source (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 23:54:48 -0800
Anyone in the general Seattle area have recommendations for a local differential service shop? My poor diff leaks like a sieve - rather than just replace all the seals, it is always better to be safe
/html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00665.html (6,522 bytes)

15. Needed: Wiper Switch for 1980 Spit (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2001 13:51:25 -0800
Does anyone have a lead in tracking down a working windshield wiper switch for a 1980 Spitfire? The Lucas part number is LU30970. TRF, Vicky Brit and Spitbits do not have them, nor do local wreckers.
/html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00061.html (6,714 bytes)

16. Tips for Manifold R&R needed (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2001 22:34:59 -0800
Hiya all, Anyonne have some sage advise for the R&R of the intake and exhaust manifolds on a 1980 Spitfire 1500? Specifically, I noted when inspecting the manifolds to see what it will take to pull t
/html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00161.html (7,102 bytes)

17. Re: Speed Bleeders! (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2000 23:02:26 -0800
Sorry for the delay in response -;-) I posted the list of mixed sizes for the Spitfire I discovered working with the folks at Speedbleeders a few weeks ago. Here are the details: The sizes that matc
/html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00162.html (7,432 bytes)

18. Propeller Shaft: Replacement Needed? (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 00:46:43 -0800
In replacing u-joints on a propeller shaft, what is the criteria for determining if your shaft requires replacement? My second attempt to remove the old, shot u-joint from my shaft was successful, bu
/html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00331.html (7,335 bytes)

19. Problems w/bleeding brakes (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2000 23:11:17 -0800
Hello all, By now I truly had hopes of sharing my story with a total brake replacement on my 1980 Spitfire. The whole story will follow completion of the work, but I really could use some advice. It
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00059.html (9,914 bytes)

20. VickyBrit Radiator Hoses (score: 1)
Author: Ron Deaver <rrdeaver@emagichappens.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 22:53:24 -0800
A quick heads-up... I am pickier than most about the parts installed on my cars. In preparing to revamp the cooling system on the 1980 Spitfire, I ordered a set of hoses from Victoria British. When p
/html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00254.html (7,200 bytes)


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