- 61. What do you get when you cross a AAA with a AAU? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 22:35:51 -0400
- I got a pair of needles that are close to that "Magic Pair" I've been searching for since I finished my engine rebuild. Stations 3,4,5,and 6 of the AAA's gave me hesitation free acceleration, but 7-1
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00515.html (7,107 bytes)
- 62. Switched power for fan (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2001 23:49:30 -0400
- Can anyone suggest a connection (controlled by the ignition switch} for an electric cooling fan? Thanks! Larry
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00052.html (7,334 bytes)
- 63. Fuel Pressure Problem? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 22:37:39 -0400
- I've been test driving all day. It seems when I stop at a traffic light for any length of time the car wants to miss on acceleration. Once I've driven it for a distance the miss goes away. As long as
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00241.html (6,876 bytes)
- 64. Air/Fuel Mixture Gauge (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2001 22:48:27 -0400
- I've also got my mixture gauge working. It seems that flat spot at and near WOT is rich mixture and not a lean one. The gauge showed this on both carbs. I may have gotten too cheap on the O2 sensors
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00242.html (6,678 bytes)
- 65. [Fwd: [Fwd: Re: Air/Fuel Mixture Gauge]] (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 21:27:44 -0400
- X-Mozilla-Status2: 00000000 Message-ID: <3AD2615A.821E36D@kymtnnet.org> Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 21:26:50 -0400 From: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org> Reply-To: sos@kymtnnet.org Organization: SPORTS OU
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00298.html (8,884 bytes)
- 66. 18...Do I hear 19 (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 23:40:21 -0400
- That's right, 18 flats down on both HS-4's just to get something approaching a proper mixture ( plugs are slightly grayish tan). I can't find any air leaks. I do have the vacuum lines from both carbs
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00345.html (7,208 bytes)
- 67. YeeeeHaaaa!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 20:17:03 -0400
- I finally got the carbs tuned and what a difference!!! I don't know specifically what made the difference but she sure screams now!!! Many thanks to everyone who gave suggestions and troubleshooting
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00434.html (6,563 bytes)
- 68. AAA Needles (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 17:18:00 -0400
- Anyone have a couple of AAA needles they would be willing to sell? I've tried Joe Curto, APT, TSI, The B-hive,and Team Triumph with no luck. Thanks! Larry /// /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing lis
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00483.html (6,499 bytes)
- 69. Vacuum advance (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 17:05:04 -0400
- Does anyone know how much advance is built into the vacuum advance canister on a 1976 1500 engine? Thanks! Larry /// /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text mes
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00627.html (6,558 bytes)
- 70. [Fwd: Returned mail: User unknown] (score: 1)
- Author: Larry <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 15:41:07 +0000
- /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net /// with nothing in it but /// /// unsubscribe spitfires /// ///
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00696.html (6,350 bytes)
- 71. Startup after engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 11:20:01 -0500
- If all goes well, I hope to fire up my rebuilt 1500 tomorrow. I've primed and run the oil pump to prevent a dry start. I could see the oil coming out of the small holes in the rockers. Any advice on
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00240.html (6,599 bytes)
- 72. Head gasket 1500 (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 17:07:32 -0500
- I was filling the radiator after an engine rebuild as the last step before firing it up. I started hearing the drip of water under the car. It was coming out of the exhaust pipe! I pulled the head a
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00263.html (7,060 bytes)
- 73. Hole in my head (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 09:35:17 -0500
- After removing the head I found a hole in the exhaust runner of the welding may not be possible. I think the machine shop may have done this when they opened up the exhaust for larger valves. I never
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00284.html (6,577 bytes)
- 74. Mixture??? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 14:12:46 -0500
- I just finished my engine rebuild and initial test driving. The first 1/3 of the throttle is terrific with plenty of response; after that it just sits there. This sounds like the beginning of my sear
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00654.html (7,309 bytes)
- 75. Valve Spring Bottom??? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 22:24:53 -0500
- I just read in my Haynes Manual to install dual valve springs with the "close coils" next to the cylinder head. I don't understand. Would someone explain .Thanks! Larry
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00724.html (6,518 bytes)
- 76. HS-4 Throttle shaft leak (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 20:30:36 -0500
- Can the throttle shaft be replaced and "re-bushed" with help of a machine shop or do I have to send them to a carb rebuild shop. Larry
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00743.html (6,500 bytes)
- 77. Deeper Exhaust Note (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:02:13 -0500
- How can I get a deeper exhaust note? I'm running a straight exhaust from the header with a glass pack under the trunk and a Super Trapp on the end of the tailpipe. The exhaust has a real "crack" to i
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00752.html (6,529 bytes)
- 78. 1500 Venting (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 18:47:05 -0500
- All this talk about crankcase pressure relief has me wondering. I just finished a rebuild and added an electric fuel pump. I also added the vent pipe from the fuel pump opening. I still have the vent
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00782.html (7,373 bytes)
- 79. SU Needles (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 23:16:34 -0500
- I hope to fix my throttle shaft leaks tomorrow. I know needle selection is based on modifications made to the engine. I would like to know what some of the hotter street setups are using. Thanks! Lar
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00807.html (6,313 bytes)
- 80. Rod Bearings (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Elswick <sos@kymtnnet.org>
- Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2001 21:17:03 -0500
- I'm using the MG rod bearings in my 1500. I've filed the outside of the locator tag; these bearings fit the crankpin with about 1/16'' clearance on each side. Do they need to have material removed. I
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00161.html (6,785 bytes)
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