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101. Re: A couple of Spitfire questions (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 18:30:15 -0400; I have found that my local motor superstore can order suitable filters in any brand you like. CD-150 is correct. CD4 sounds like a typo. SU calls their carb sizes with a single number, 4 means 1.5 in; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00605.html (7,417 bytes)
102. Re: [Fwd: A couple of Spitfire questions] (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2000 03:33:39 -0400; Just a totally minor correction, SUs always came on pairs on Spitfires, but not on all cars. As well, some people convert their cars to single SUs, so it isn't impossible to see them out there. They; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00617.html (7,786 bytes)
103. Re: Ebay Triumph PI Warning: successful followup! (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 14:26:58 -0400; I sold some seats to a "Robert Bennett", it's almost guaranteed to be the same guy. He was very easy to deal with, even through a problem that wasn't either of our faults. (post office rules came int; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00868.html (7,453 bytes)
104. Re: BIZARRE LAWS (all cars) (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 03:13:34 -0400; The law is likely in force because it was all-too-common for private sellers to lie about car sale prices to save tax. Perfect original Aston Martin DB-4 sold for $100, pay up that sales tax! In Onta; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00916.html (9,127 bytes)
105. Re: Tachometer erratic (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 01:42:02 -0400; Are you sure it's not the usual symptom, which is too much runout in the tachometer cable? Having the spare tach hooked up "under the bonnet" is not a fair test, because without the corners and twist; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00946.html (7,750 bytes)
106. Re: Bumps a plenty (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 00:09:38 -0400; I think these are two very different things though. I beleive you are referring to a taut sportscar that transmits the feel of the road to the driver, we all want that. The problem here is that "buck; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00330.html (7,637 bytes)
107. Re: the oil filter saga continues (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 13:18:02 -0400; Don't confuse the impact wrench with the air ratchet. The impact wrench is the one that earns the bad rep, it puts things on so tight that that you don't have a hope of getting it off again with hand; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00335.html (7,850 bytes)
108. Re: UNLEADED PETROL- What's the Fuss?? (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 02:59:47 -0400; Without "malice", how much has 12 years worth of additive cost you? Generally, the worst that can happen with unleaded is that you MAY suffer valve recession and need valve work after a while. Valve; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00358.html (7,460 bytes)
109. Re: MG Midget vs. Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 14:31:45 -0400; Sensuous? The spitfire always struck me as having curves it hasn't really grown into yet, sort of like when your 10 year old daughter tries on all of your wife's fanciest clothes for Halloween. It's; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00613.html (8,725 bytes)
110. Midget/Spitfire 1500 dual carb set on ebay (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 01:00:59 -0400; I mentioned I had a few sets of these. I put one up on ebay, let's see how this goes. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360292012&r=0&t=0 -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ott; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00641.html (7,018 bytes)
111. Re: Electrical Tune Up & Electronic Ignition (long) (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 18:16:53 -0400; I had a working one up until 1998. The units were also used on MGBs and Midgets of the era, and I *BELEIVE* somebody on the MGs list has a working one. Incredibly though, an almost total failure rate; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00657.html (7,190 bytes)
112. Re: % life usedbox! What is it? (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 18:18:12 -0400; If it's the same as my 75 Midget, it's a timer for the emissions system, specifically the EGR. When the counter hits it's magic number, the EGR light in the console comes on. (and is subsequently dis; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00658.html (6,978 bytes)
113. Re: removing fuel sender unit (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 01:26:28 -0400; I second this opinion, since more than once I have had to remove the ring JUST to change the gasket. Inevitably, you realize it's leaking when you fill up the tank, so the first thing you have to do; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00677.html (7,138 bytes)
114. Re: removing fuel sender unit? (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 01:39:49 -0400; Incidently, most tool shops sell brass punches to do this job. I got a set of three for a couple of bucks, they are specifically labelled something like "no spark punches" or something, they don't ha; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00678.html (7,613 bytes)
115. Re: Oil pan cap screwed (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 21:44:08 -0400; Any chance you just perfectly recovered the stripped thread? It's been done. ;> Self tapping metal screw. Done. -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.ca ICQ #17432933 http://www.brit; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00846.html (7,583 bytes)
116. Is a 1296 head same as a 1500 head? (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 01:44:34 -0400; Subject says it all, can I use a 1296 head as a spare for my 1500? If not, who wants a 1296 head? ;> -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.ca ICQ #17432933 http://www.brit.ca/~tboice; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00468.html (6,804 bytes)
117. Bits for sale (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 01:45:12 -0400; I have some spitbits to clean out, mostly engine bits and a radiator and so on. Have a gander: http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/tr6/#spitfire -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.ca ICQ; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00469.html (6,505 bytes)
118. So, who wants to sell me a Spitfire OD tranny? (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 18:47:17 -0400; As the subject says, I am looking for a late spitfire tranny with overdrive. Email me, thanks. -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.ca ICQ #17432933 http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/ Des; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00751.html (7,930 bytes)
119. Re: How much Brake Fluid does it take? (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Wed, 24 May 2000 20:14:48 -0400; But you'll spend it again in solvents and frustration when you try to paint your car again someday and you can't keep the fisheyes at bay! -- Trevor Boicey, P. Eng. Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.ca IC; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01123.html (8,122 bytes)
120. Re: Oil filters (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 23:42:58 -0400; I use GFE150s and they do have the drainback feature, it is visible on a new filter. Don't expect it to hold the oil for weeks, but mine works fairly well. Better than the Frams I used to use. -- Tre; /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01167.html (6,850 bytes)

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