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1. Re: wiring to the ignition circuit (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 22:08:18 -0500; Most any dark green wire behind the dash will be switched 12V. These wires are also protected by the top fuse. They will not be live in the "accessory" position though, only in the "run" position of; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00290.html (8,142 bytes)
2. Re: Stainless Exhaust's in US (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 21:54:13 -0500; The stainless muffler (silencer) I bought some time ago from Rimmers would not fit between the frame rails on my '78 US model. Pity, as the dual chrome pipes do look (and probably sound) wonderful. I; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00291.html (8,872 bytes)
3. Re: Fuel economy in a Spit. (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2001 10:52:54 -0400; Some interesting numbers in this thread. Certainly the ~50mpg number is under ideal circumstances, but possible. A starting point for the YCV (Yank Conversion Factor) should be on the order of 0.777; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00053.html (9,659 bytes)
4. Re: Fuel economy in a Spit. (more) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2001 11:16:06 -0400; TSSC members may recall a series of articles in the Courier by John Thomason not so long ago. He performed extensive (dyno & road) testing, comparing dual HS4s with a single HS4 carb. He used his dai; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00054.html (6,972 bytes)
5. Re: Help identifying my engine (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 21:19:55 -0400; Hi Bill. Some of the replies were a little misleading perhaps. The catalogs are wrong. The air rail system was first installed on 1975 U.S. model cars and continued into the 1976 year. I'm not sure a; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00841.html (9,369 bytes)
6. Re: Headers & Re: TEST (new list "feature) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 18:04:50 -0400; Pacesetter headers are a PITA. Performance is improved, but unless you're lucky: - The downtubes either collide with the engine block or the frame. (bending required) - You have to remove the starter; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00409.html (8,298 bytes)
7. Re: Mystery component (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2001 21:12:26 -0500; Lots of interesting speculation so far but: The mystery component is a "lamp test" relay. It momentarily illuminates the brake warning lamp and EGR service lamp when you crank the starter. It is wire; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00213.html (8,316 bytes)
8. Re: Mystery component (revisited) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 12:43:06 -0500; I have received several off-list emails about this relay. I'm sending this to the list as it's easier than replying to each person's questions individually. The relay is indeed the item Joe Curry men; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00242.html (9,104 bytes)
9. Re: Mystery component (revisited) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 10:09:53 -0500; No apology necessary, and no offense taken. I no longer receive the list "real time", but get the digest version containing about a day's worth of posts all at once. I tend to "surf" the digest fair; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00258.html (8,724 bytes)
10. Re: 1500 Venting (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 09:11:59 -0500; My 1500 motor(s) does not blow oil out of the dipstick tube when using ZS, Weber, or SU carbs. No problem. The valve cover vent works just fine. I use the hole in the DGV air cleaner when running th; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00827.html (8,569 bytes)
11. Re: Manual for general knowledge. (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2001 10:51:57 -0500; For someone who has does not yet have a lot of automotive knowledge and is looking for an overview and description of the various systems, Haynes is the best choice IMHO. They are cheap and locally a; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00065.html (10,313 bytes)
12. Re: Air intake (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2001 10:51:09 -0500; I'm not sure about a '71 model, but the later Strombergs have such a limited range of mixture adjustment, that this would not work if air is being forced into the carb. Even fitting a "free flow" ai; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00066.html (7,223 bytes)
13. JMA paint (was) Re: Newbie Spitfire owner with questioins... (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 22:47:26 -0500; JMA is indeed the mystical "unlisted" alternate paint code for Pageant Blue. I have one of these cars, which caused me to research this mystery some years ago. It's not documented in any of "the book; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00440.html (7,676 bytes)
14. Re: Trunk restoration (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2000 22:38:06 -0700; The TSSC (UK) sells similar panels covered in black vinyl (called "boot tidys"). I got a set a couple of years ago. They are well made, but expensive considering... They have large tool pockets which; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00420.html (7,327 bytes)
15. Re: Electrical Tune Up & Electronic Ignition (long) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 14:12:32 -0700; I would determine exactly what type of ignition system you have in your car first, then move on from there. A little history: All Federal spec. Spitfires from (about) 1975-on were fitted with electr; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00651.html (11,915 bytes)
16. Re: Electrical Tune Up & Electronic Ignition (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2000 23:03:31 -0700; I have received a number of questions/comments (off-line) and have seen some also posted to the list relating to electronic ignitions vs. points. I'm not "anti-electronic-ignition". I have several,; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00672.html (10,000 bytes)
17. Re: New Vicky Brit - New math and other mysteries (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 20:11:45 -0700; I've seen a couple of these Pacesetters with this problem. The last one I bought wasn't even close to fitting. It hit the frame and leaked. I noticed a couple of other mysteries with the new VB catal; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00776.html (7,722 bytes)
18. Re: 1980 Spitfire Gauges (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2000 17:53:49 -0700; I would check the fuel guage / sending unit operation first. You can simply short the wire at the sending unit to ground. This should peg the guage. If you still get 3/4 reading _and_ the temp guage; /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00206.html (8,468 bytes)
19. Re: Dash overlay & first drive (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 17:39:15 -0800; Coverlay Co. make a good overlay for the Spitfire. It fits nicely and the grain (pretty well) matches the original. Then there's the "Brand X" overlay that I got from VB some years ago. It didn't fit; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00248.html (7,568 bytes)
20. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:06:56 -0800; Hi Brent, It sounds like the "original" electronic ignition system on your car has already been replaced which is not unusual. It would not otherwise work with the drive resistor (on air pump bracket; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01026.html (8,433 bytes)

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