- 1. Moving (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 07:27:01 -0700
- Hello everyone, We will be moving shortly. One of the items I will have to leave behind is a Spitfire frame. It's rust free and from a 1979 Spitfire, but can be used on earlier years. So, if anyone w
- /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00064.html (6,362 bytes)
- 2. Car Trailers (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 07:43:21 -0700
- We will be moving in a few months and I'll be renting a 12-14' van to haul the important stuff we don't trust with the movers, computers, TV's, and tools. Might as well tow the Spitfire as well. So,
- /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00083.html (6,770 bytes)
- 3. Re: Car Trailers (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 09:39:14 -0700
- Thanks, Bill & Pete. U-Haul will be the first stop. Ken C just
- /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00086.html (6,843 bytes)
- 4. Stuff for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 11:47:25 -0800
- Starting to clear out the storage shed and am finding Spitfire parts you might be interested in. Check the web site; http://pages.sbcglobal.net/sdspitfire Please contact me off list. BTW, additional
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00060.html (6,775 bytes)
- 5. Spitfire Parts for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 07:33:06 -0800
- Had a problem this am with the computer and lost all email messages. Anyone who sent an email about the Spitfire parts during the last 24 hours, could you resend it please ? Thanks, Ken C
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00065.html (6,359 bytes)
- 6. More parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 16:14:38 -0800
- Continuing to slowly clean the storage area, more stuff for sale ... http://pages.sbcglobal.net/sdspitfire/ And there are 2 pages, wouldn't want anyone to miss anything . :-) Thanks, Ken C
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00122.html (6,276 bytes)
- 7. Re: Inner Waist Seals (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2003 07:52:43 -0800
- It's usually called RTV Silicone sealant / gasket maker and is available everywhere. Permatex makes a red, high temperature version. I buy the black stuff at Harbor Freight (cheap) but try any car pa
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00001.html (7,593 bytes)
- 8. Fuel Pump pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 16:09:53 -0700
- Anyone ever had a mechanical fuel pump suddenly develop higher than normal pressure ? I can understand the diaphragm rupturing and the pressure dropping to zero, but is there a failure mode causing h
- /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00027.html (7,679 bytes)
- 9. Re: Fuel Pump pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 07:16:18 -0700
- I'm going to try fuel in a gravity feed bottle today, eliminate the fuel pump entirely. Where did you get the regulator ? Ted Schumacher also had a good idea, check to see if the distributor advance
- /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00030.html (7,707 bytes)
- 10. Wheel sizes (non-LBC) (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 07:49:54 -0700
- A question that probably shows just how far out of the mainstream I really am ... Is there any performance advantage with the 20" - 24" wheels and tires ? These things are huge !! Massive wheels and
- /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00059.html (7,097 bytes)
- 11. Re: Inner Waist Seals (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 17:23:39 -0800
- A better way might be to use some rtv adhesive. That's what I did with both the inner and outer seals. Didn't like the idea of gouging the fresh paint down to bare metal which is what the clips will
- /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00177.html (6,953 bytes)
- 12. Degree wheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 15:45:36 -0700
- Hi Listers, Would anyone know where to find a large picture of a degree wheel used to 'time' a camshaft ? It should be easy enough to print out a picture and apply it to a surface and make your own d
- /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00025.html (7,198 bytes)
- 13. Re: Degree wheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2003 17:59:42 -0700
- I realize that, but printing a picture would be even easier. I found a picture of a degree wheel made by Moroso but when expanded to full page, it loses some detail. So if anyone has a good picture,
- /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00028.html (6,907 bytes)
- 14. Cam Installation (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 09:10:51 -0700
- Anyone out there installed a cam ? Most cam installations start by lining up a "dot" on the crankshaft sprocket gear with a similar "dot" on the camshaft sprocket. No dots exist on the Spitfire camsh
- /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00098.html (6,792 bytes)
- 15. Weber Air Filter (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 09:06:10 -0700
- Any recommendations for an air filter for a Weber DGV carb / Pierce manifold Ken C
- /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00135.html (6,222 bytes)
- 16. Wandering idle (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 14:45:08 -0700
- Just finished installing a new camshaft and am having difficulty getting the idle set. Set it to 1000 rpm, seems to be fine for 10-20 seconds then starts to die, punch the throttle a little and every
- /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00177.html (6,714 bytes)
- 17. Pin Stripes (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2003 08:31:28 -0700
- Has anyone ever used the tape/mastic pin-stripes ? I've spotted rolls at the local auto parts store and was wondering if they are any good, long-lasting, etc. Any ideas on what pin-striping would loo
- /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00182.html (7,209 bytes)
- 18. Re: Pin Stripes (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2003 10:42:52 -0700
- Great ! The car is white, so I was thinking of red and blue pin stripes along the sides. Ken C /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives
- /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00187.html (7,433 bytes)
- 19. Re: installing door waist seals. (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 20:07:22 -0700
- There is an much, much easier way to install both the inside and outside window seals. The first thing is to gather all the clips together in a bunch, make sure you have all of them, then THROW THEM
- /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00105.html (7,968 bytes)
- 20. Engine temperature (score: 1)
- Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:32:01 -0700
- Ok, the test results are in. A 10:1 mixture of distilled water and Zerex Racing Super Coolant does a better job of cooling than a normal 50-50 mix of anti-freeze and water. With the antifreeze / wate
- /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00137.html (7,407 bytes)
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