- 1. Re: New Wiring Harness (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 22:49:15 -0400
- Getting the old one out will be easier than getting the new one in. The hardest portion to install is the harness which leads to the rear lights. It routes under the windshield, under the carpet, thr
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00066.html (7,872 bytes)
- 2. Re: Carb Damper (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 21:45:08 -0400
- It also prevents the slide from "resonating" or uncontrolled oscillation. It acts very much like shock absorbers on your suspension. -- Patrick Barber, Allen Park, MI 70 Spitfire MkIII FDU89984L Visi
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00365.html (8,400 bytes)
- 3. Re: Headlight removal (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 23:33:49 -0400
- Rick, Replacing the headlight is not easy at all. Your car does have an outer housing which comprises of the entire headlight bay. To remove you will have to open the bonnet and remove three bolts wh
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00239.html (8,027 bytes)
- 4. Re: Front wheel bearings (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 12:29:45 -0400
- The bearing is designed with a little clearance to allow it to easily slide on the spindle shaft. Any grease in this area will not effect system at all. -- Patrick Barber, Allen Park, MI 70 Spitfire
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00255.html (7,097 bytes)
- 5. Re: stalling spitfire (somewhat long) (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 21:14:52 -0400
- Kris, two possibilities. The first possibility is a vacuum leak. Has a vacuum hose broken, cracked or fallen off (check the line going to the distributor). This condition will cause the engine to run
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00267.html (9,435 bytes)
- 6. RAF Spitfire Bonnet Badge (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 22:43:34 -0500
- What is the story behind the "RAF Spitfire" Badge on the 1970 Spits? I have seen them on some of the 1970 spits but I do not have them on mine. Does anybody know what the range of commission numbers
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00414.html (7,951 bytes)
- 7. Re: Delay in oil pressure during first start of the day. (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 07 Feb 1999 19:43:05 -0500
- Rick, I had this same problem. The root cause was the oil filter. My oil filter lacked the necessary silicone check valve which prevents the filter from draining. Try replacing the filter with one wi
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00119.html (7,728 bytes)
- 8. Spitfire Story. (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 01 Jan 1999 13:52:40 -0500
- Hey Everybody, I finally have my Website in order. I have been working on it on and off for the past month and it is not yet complete. However, it does have some interesting information and some good
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00007.html (6,756 bytes)
- 9. Re: Where to order (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 23:27:05 -0500
- The other added benefit of getting all of these catalogs is the great assembly drawings they provide which can help you gage what you may need before you need it. -- Patrick Barber, Allen Park, MI 70
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00385.html (8,682 bytes)
- 10. Re: Hesitation on the move (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 22:54:47 -0500
- I ran into a similar problem with my spitfire 1500 last summer. A mechanic friend of my told me to make sure the point gap was correct. He also went on to say forget about using a feeler gage and use
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00570.html (8,937 bytes)
- 11. Re: air shocks on a '79 (Auto Zone) (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Dec 1998 10:01:39 -0500
- Here is What I found. I hope this is what you are looking for. TOTAL: 64.19 Hope this helps. - Ken The shocks had a single valve hook up between them. I opted for individual valves for each shock bec
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00602.html (8,575 bytes)
- 12. Re: Carburetor Question (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 21:45:22 -0500
- I too had a problem with fuel being "spit" out the carb. I found that the carb floats were mis-adjusted. This prevented the float valve from closing and over filled the float bowl. This may be a bett
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00673.html (7,580 bytes)
- 13. Re: Painting my Spit (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 11:22:47 -0500
- I agree. Paint it whatever color you want. -- Patrick Barber 74 Spitfire 1500 (Organ donor) 70 Spitfire MkIII Allen Park, MI
- /html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00727.html (9,222 bytes)
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