- 341. Re: Seven TRIUMPH letters (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:33:59 -0700
- The bottoms of the letters are 5 inches above the bottom lip of the boot lid. The left of the T to the right of the H is just at 18 inches. To get them properly spaces, I would recomend laying it out
- /html/spitfires/2007-02/msg00003.html (8,142 bytes)
- 342. Re: 1300 vs 1500 (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:54:01 -0700
- I guess I don't understand what prompted this question. The stamped ID number in the block should be evidence enough of what type engine it is. Unless the dec has been significantly altered it shoul
- /html/spitfires/2007-02/msg00013.html (6,845 bytes)
- 343. Re: [Spit] Synthetic gearbox oil? Yay or nay (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:40:12 -0700
- It depends on what type you have in mind. Synthetic oil is very slick and if you don't have some chemicals in the synthetic oil that intensifies the friction between the synchronizers and the gears,
- /html/spitfires/2007-04/msg00002.html (8,784 bytes)
- 344. RE: [Spit] Synthetic gearbox oil? Yay or nay (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:12:16 -0700
- That is where the friction enhancers come in. My gearbox has a D type Overdrive and like I said, it works fine. I'm not 100 percent sure but sometime ago it was said that synthetic was a difinite no-
- /html/spitfires/2007-04/msg00004.html (9,606 bytes)
- 345. Re: [Spit] Rolling an empty Spit chassis around (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:52:12 -0700
- Since the axles are the lower contril arm in the swing axle suspension, disconnecting them from the diff will cause the things to be only connected by the upper control element (which is in this case
- /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00020.html (9,198 bytes)
- 346. Re: [Spits] Rear suspension modification question (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:57:19 -0700
- I don't recall seeing anything like you describe in the books I have from Kas. But it all depends on which suspension you are working with. On the standard early Spit swing axle, the two control arm
- /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00076.html (9,838 bytes)
- 347. Re: [Spits] Tail and dash light Gremlins (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:32:10 -0700
- As a Spitfire owner you are a charter member of a very elite group (Scions of Lucas) also called SOL. The main problem that causes these issues is the typr of unprotected connector that is used to g
- /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00079.html (11,124 bytes)
- 348. Re: [Spits] Gas gauge (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2007 14:32:33 -0700
- The sender foes into the tank a little below the centerline of the tank, not the top. So the tank needs to be brought well below the half full mark before removing the sender unit. Joe Doug Braun re
- /html/spitfires/2007-07/msg00005.html (8,146 bytes)
- 349. Re: [Spits] Rattle-Can Primer? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:46:32 -0700
- I would test the primer with the paint you are going to use for the final coat before using it. Some of those primers react to the paint and cause blistering. You certainly won't want all your prepar
- /html/spitfires/2007-07/msg00029.html (7,772 bytes)
- 350. Re: [Spits] what parts should I take? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:47:08 -0700
- You need to save: 1. The gearbox (obviously) with the shifter. 2. The plate that attaches the gearbox rear to the frame. 3. The Drive shaft 4. The wiring harness and relay (if so equipped, bit I don
- /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00007.html (7,404 bytes)
- 351. Re: [Spits] Messages from non list members? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:14:52 -0700
- Oh Yeah! I sent them a message saying that while I would love to buy the cars they were advertising, my funds are pitifully small and I would appreciate it if they would cease and desist in sending a
- /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00030.html (8,439 bytes)
- 352. Re: [Spits] fan clutch (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:53:05 -0700
- I think you are talking about the "Viscous coupler", which is not a clutch at all and as I understand the thing it does not react to temperature at all. Instead it is designed to limit the fan speed
- /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00042.html (7,765 bytes)
- 353. Re: [Spits] Suspension updates (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:51:19 -0700
- --Original Message-- I am currently planning on using the Moss red lowering springs up front. My original thought was to use Spax adjustable shocks all around with the ride height adjustable ones up
- /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00059.html (8,422 bytes)
- 354. Re: [Spits] Car Covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:57:44 -0700
- I am assuming that you are expecting to cover the car to keep the rain and other sorts of precipitation off the car. If that is your intention, I think it is a fool's errand. Most car covers are desi
- /html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00008.html (8,357 bytes)
- 355. Re: [Spits] (no subject) (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:58:13 -0700
- PRI is doing that setup. I don't have their web site but I am sure you can google them. this?? What size carb? Any extra "piping" needed? Thanks, Teddy spit73 http://mail.aol.com ____________________
- /html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00031.html (7,588 bytes)
- 356. Re: [Spits] Tire size (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:55:37 -0700
- The manufacturers are slowly (or mayby not so slowly) discontinuing tire selections from the 13" range of tires. The reason is that there are very few compact cars that are coming out today that use
- /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00042.html (8,084 bytes)
- 357. Re: [Spits] Tire size revisited (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:00:13 -0700
- That is a rather hard thing to answer. A lot depends on the wheel offset, the springs that you use on the front, the arch of the rear spring amoung other things. The 205 50-15's I am using are about
- /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00045.html (8,210 bytes)
- 358. Re: [Spits] Tire size revisited (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:13:17 -0700
- While the actual track is indeed wider, the tops are pointing inward so it doesn't result in a loss of ability to add wider tires. In fact, it may even help the clearance. the And what a great lookin
- /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00048.html (8,598 bytes)
- 359. Re: [Spits] List message limits? (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:48:33 -0700
- The list server adds that. I see my own on those emails. --Original Message-- From: spitfires-bounces+spitlist=cox.net@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-bounces+spitlist=cox.net@autox.team.net] On Be
- /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00053.html (7,640 bytes)
- 360. Re: [Spits] President bashing (score: 1)
- Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:09:35 -0700
- For what it's worth, Calling Bush Retarded, is pretty accurate and centainly not unsavory. Go Dixie Chicks! Joe P.S. If you support Bush and all the crap he has inflicted upon the US and the rest of
- /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00010.html (7,988 bytes)
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