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21. Re: Fuel tanks (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 16:50:29 -0700; Spitbits sells them http://www.spitbits.com/newproducts.htm Ken C /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archi; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00205.html (6,647 bytes)
22. SU's for sale (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 11:51:08 -0700; Anyone interested in a pair of SU-HS2's and manifold for a 1300/1500 engine ? They are completely rebuilt including throttle shafts, just bolt 'em on and drive ! Well, ok, maybe a few adjustments ...; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00244.html (6,671 bytes)
23. Adaptation (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 13:17:10 -0700; Among the Spitfire parts I've collected is a pair of half axles from a '79 Spitfire. My understanding is the '79 shafts are about 1/2 " longer than the ones currently on my '72. Is it possible to swa; /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00215.html (6,674 bytes)
24. One of those days (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 13:16:59 -0700; I head out this morning to the local hardware store to buy a piece of aluminum to use for a carburetor heat shield. Found just what I was looking for and started for home. The Spit is running great,; /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00303.html (8,236 bytes)
25. Fabric Dye (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 07:58:55 -0700; The sheepskin seat covers on my Spit are currently a slightly faded silver. Has anyone had experience using fabric dye ? Ken C /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00261.html (6,454 bytes)
26. Battery box corrosion (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 11:34:06 -0700; Has anyone any experience with the battery anti-corrosion mats ? The one's placed under the battery ... It would be nice to eliminate the battery box problem. TIA, Ken C /// spitfires@autox.team.net; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00396.html (6,941 bytes)
27. Re: Battery box corrosion (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 14:00:25 -0700; Thanks, guys. The mat it is !! A bunch 'more economical' than a plastic battery box. Ken C I've /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00398.html (7,207 bytes)
28. California Smog Bill (score: 1): Author: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 09:32:11 -0800; California listers, This may have come up before, but should be repeated. A California Senate bill, SB708, introduced by State Senator Florez, would change smog exempt vehicles from the current 30 ol; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00016.html (6,963 bytes)
29. Battery problem (score: 1): Author: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 20:35:51 -0800; An interesting problem with my 'hybrid' 1972 MK IV which is just about ready to go back on the road. I'm using a bonnet from a '79. The new bonnet has additional cross-bracing up around the outside c; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00145.html (7,282 bytes)
30. Re: Battery problem (score: 1): Author: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 11:06:19 -0800; Thanks for the info, guys. I did a bit of research on batteries, didn't realize there were so many sizes. One wonders why so many sizes are needed. Anyhow, my neighbor bought the existing top-post ba; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00148.html (7,344 bytes)
31. Brake lights (score: 1): Author: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 17:31:53 -0800; Just noticed something as I am assembling the Spit. The brake lights only work if the ignition switch is on. Checked the wiring, it seems ok. Is this normal ? Every other car, the brake lights are in; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00169.html (6,853 bytes)
32. Motor No Go (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 16:37:44 -0800; Not a good day.... Finished putting the doors back on and decided to take her out and see want the new cam was all about. Up to this point, there's about an hour's engine time with the new camshaft,; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00400.html (7,929 bytes)
33. Re: Motor No Go (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 17:44:38 -0800; Hi Joe, The starter engages the flywheel and stops immediately. The engine turns, maybe, a fraction of a degree, barely noticeable movement of the fan. I'm hoping the Spitfire gods will visit tonight; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00402.html (8,296 bytes)
34. Re: Motor No Go (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 09:16:43 -0800; Ok, I put a wrench on the crankshaft nut and, with great effort, much more than normal, was able to turn the crank a bit counter-clockwise. Didn't try clockwise. So, it's probably not the starter. I'; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00407.html (8,173 bytes)
35. Motor No Go (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 14:28:07 -0800; What's the phrase ? "We got good news and bad news" The good news is the lower half of the motor, crank, pistons, connecting rods, etc, is ok, the cylinder head and valve train are ok. The bad news .; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00409.html (8,285 bytes)
36. Cooling System (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 15:24:29 -0800; Prior to the engine going bust, I was watching the temp gauge very closely. I'm using a mixture of water and Zerex Racing Super Coolant. This stuff works well. You use it in a 10:1 proportion, 10 par; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00410.html (7,812 bytes)
37. Re: Motor No Go (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 15:45:51 -0800; Hi Larry, Tell me more. How 'lumpy' at idle, power range, etc. Currently, my 1500 has 9.5:1 compression, twin HS4's, 4-2-1 header, and what used to be a good APT/Kent street performance cam, (soon to; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00412.html (7,745 bytes)
38. Re: soon to be lamp (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 16:34:04 -0800; Ah yes, laughing on the outside ... ready to break something elsewhere !! Ken C cam. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00414.html (6,724 bytes)
39. Re: Motor No Go (score: 1): Author: "Ken" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 19:55:04 -0800; Hi Doug, All that stuff is out. The only thing I can't remove is the camshaft. Even tried a monkey wrench on it, it won't budge. It stopped very quickly, enough to cause the cam gear to snap the 2 bo; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00417.html (8,154 bytes)
40. Triumph World (score: 1): Author: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 14:28:30 -0800; The current issue of Triumph World just arrived and look !! On the cover is our own Barry Schwartz sitting in his magnificent V6 powered, '72 Spitfire. Inside is a great 4 page story, lots more pictu; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00103.html (6,651 bytes)

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