- 101. Re: 74 Is Alive! then the fuel pump died :-{ (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 17:54:01 -0600
- I got the Carter Fuel Pump and a regulator. This is more like it. It is very Quite, I was concerned it wasn't working. I've set my regulator at 3psi. We'll see how it goes. THnx Pat
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00570.html (8,045 bytes)
- 102. Putting Top Down (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:41:15 -0600
- Hi All What is the proper way to put the Top down on a 74 Spitfire (70's) I think I am damaging the 2 triangular plastic windows. Thnx Pat
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00592.html (6,737 bytes)
- 103. Re: Putting Top Down - THANK YOU (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:00:32 -0600
- With all the information I acquired from y'all , I figured it out and it works so much better. Unlike my 63 though, just take it off and throw it in the trunk. THnx Pat 63 Spitfire(easy) 74 Spitfire
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00714.html (6,948 bytes)
- 104. Update Web page and Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:03:59 -0600
- Thanks to all of you who have answered my questions for the past 2 months. The 74 is on the road and quickly becoming a daily driver. My updated page is Under the "new Flame" button and then under "F
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00715.html (6,856 bytes)
- 105. Re: Advice for transportation / body / paint (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:23:40 -0600
- Remove the windshield frame so they can spray everything. They can spray them at the same time so the paint matches. Then throw on a new seal and your good to go. no worries about rust underneath it
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00722.html (9,629 bytes)
- 106. Re: Major progress today (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:34:41 -0600
- Only took me 2 months to get my 74 road worthy. Just work on it everyday. Even 15 minutes a day makes a difference in the long run. Lots of Good Luck Pat 63 Spitfire(in works) 74 Spitfire(on the road
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00723.html (7,692 bytes)
- 107. Re: back-up switch (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:38:13 -0600
- I have a Mk1 and I rebuilt the front suspension years ago. If you have any trouble removing the rubber bushings, a little heat makes it easy when they melt Pat 63 Spitfire(in works) 74 Spitfire(dail
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00724.html (7,891 bytes)
- 108. Boy! Am I Rich! (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 20:42:02 -0600
- Terribly Rich, Black Soot building up on the tail pipes. Avg 18 mpg still better than 8.5 Its a rebuilt stromberg. Dash Pot oil keeps disappearing. I know I can adjust the needle down, but what I mus
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00946.html (6,815 bytes)
- 109. Re: Bead blasting tip welcomed (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 21:05:40 -0600
- I use the fine sand in my blaster. Looks like sugar. Takes all the paint and surface rust off quickly. Takes a little more time for that deep rust (pits). Every Part I've done so far on my pickup ha
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00949.html (7,472 bytes)
- 110. Coil Resistance wire (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 20:23:45 -0600
- Hi All Anyone know where to find the resistance wire that goes to the coil? I need to remove it and I don't want to undo all the black wrapping on the wiring harness. THnx Pat 63 Spitfire (in works)
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01097.html (6,741 bytes)
- 111. Re: From: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net> (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 10:08:06 -0600
- I think its been the same car for awhile. They change the colors.
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01136.html (6,694 bytes)
- 112. Dead for a second (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 18:43:18 -0600
- Drove the Spitfire today, went to pass someone , Motor goes dead just for a second. A complete dead. no sputters or hestation or surging. Just dead like the key was turned off. Then it was fine. Did
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01163.html (7,200 bytes)
- 113. Boy am I rich part II (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 18:50:02 -0600
- Hi All I've checked my gas milage since I adjusted the carb. Went from 18 to 21.5. Part of this figure was when I was guzzling Gas. Now that I'm topped off, I should get a better figure next time I g
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01165.html (6,982 bytes)
- 114. Medium Whine (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 18:52:49 -0600
- Hi All I get a Medium Whine from the rear when driving at a constant speed above 65. Goes away on decel and accel. Any thoughts? THnx Pat 63 Spitfire(in works) 74 Spitfire( Whines , goes dead, keeps
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01166.html (7,000 bytes)
- 115. Re: Boy am I rich part II (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 18:17:51 -0600
- This one is an LED graph display and it requires the oxegen sensor that sells below it. Just wondering how accurate it is. THnx pat
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01230.html (8,135 bytes)
- 116. Re: From: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net> (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 18:23:54 -0600
- Why Shoot, down here in south central Texas, We finally got a little rain. Wrecked my day, had to put the top up. Pat
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01231.html (6,364 bytes)
- 117. Re: John's 3.27 rearend question (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 18:25:39 -0600
- Like to know how it went, I have a Buick V6 just begging me to have a home in my 63. THnx Pat
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01232.html (8,411 bytes)
- 118. Re: Parts warning (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 18:29:23 -0600
- I just sent a "NAPA" oil pressure switch back to VB and a Rubber hand brake that didn't fit (was made somewhere in asia). I also beat the crap out of the front wheel dust covers they sent, they would
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01234.html (7,329 bytes)
- 119. Re: Dead for a second (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 18:46:26 -0600
- I have a pertronix installed. Everyone says its electrical. I think I need to find the infamous Resistor wire that goes to the coil. Remove it and use an external resistor or better yet a pertonix c
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01237.html (8,686 bytes)
- 120. Re: Medium Whine (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 18:55:57 -0600
- Did I mention that I had to add a lot a gear oil to it a couple of days ago? Took what was left in my bottle about 12oz. still didn't come out the plug hole. Thats probably where my occasional whif o
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01240.html (7,517 bytes)
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