- 1. Fuel Pump Removal (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2001 15:04:21 -0700
- I'm trying to replace my fuel pump today but I'm having a terrible time removing it from the block. I've removed the two nuts and spring washers. The unit slides back and forth on the bolts ok, but i
- /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00406.html (6,813 bytes)
- 2. Re: Fuel Pump Removal (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 14:16:38 -0700
- Thanks everyone that responded to my previous email. For those that are curious, the crankshaft needed to be rotated by hand to remove the pump. I was doing it by attempting to start the car, but tha
- /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00430.html (6,744 bytes)
- 3. RE: Convertible Top (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2001 17:36:00 -0700
- Well, I received my Robbins Top day and I'm very impressed after looking over the seams and quality of stitching. Calling around to local upholstery shops of got quotes of around $150 to install it.
- /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00068.html (6,924 bytes)
- 4. RE: Convertible Top (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 23:32:34 -0700
- Thanks everyone for your emails. I think I'll try to install it myself this coming weekend! -Tyler
- /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00103.html (7,343 bytes)
- 5. Softtop retainer bar (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:40:02 -0700
- Can anyone tell me what the rear retainer bar is for on a softtop? After installing my top without it, i found an old one in a box of parts. What purpose does it serve? How is it installed? Thanks in
- /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00175.html (7,056 bytes)
- 6. Re: Softtop retainer bar (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 11:21:33 -0700
- That's kind of what I assumed. The previous owner must have installed the male end of the snaps the rim around the back of the cockpit. I've just been connecting the top to those. Does anyone know if
- /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00188.html (7,670 bytes)
- 7. Re: I have a sports car! (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 20:18:50 -0700
- After reading the posts about the accelerator linkage I decided to check mine. Sure enough the cable is never opening the second barrel. Tomorrow, I'm going to go to a bike shop and get a new cable(
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00493.html (7,227 bytes)
- 8. Convertible Top (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 13:07:57 -0700
- I decided to bite the bullet today and order a new top for my '78. After thumbing through all the catalogs and reading peoples comments, it seemed like a Robbins top was the only way to go. I searche
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00547.html (7,228 bytes)
- 9. Re: Convertible Top (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 14:17:19 -0700
- -Tyler
- /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00552.html (7,983 bytes)
- 10. Spitfire Parts Database (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 18:48:10 -0700
- Well I had some time today and created the bare-bones database structure. Currently you can add and find spitfire items (parts, books, etc) based on a part number (haven't figured out what exactly to
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00038.html (7,133 bytes)
- 11. Fire! (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 20:21:25 -0700
- I decided to treat my spit like royalty today. I changed the oil, fixed some of it's wiring problems and replaced some of it's filters. I even decided to give it a nice wash and wax, and how does it
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00171.html (7,018 bytes)
- 12. Re: Fire (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2001 21:10:12 -0700
- After removing the heater motor today and looking at the melted plastic fan, my suspicion is that the motor didn't start the fire but rather heated pine needles. The way the fan melted leads me to be
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00181.html (7,799 bytes)
- 13. Shocks (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 20:20:54 -0700
- I'm in the market for some new shocks on springs for my 78 spit. Has anyone found a brand that they can recommend. So far it looks like my choices are Koni, Monroe, KYB, Spax, and a generic standard.
- /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00608.html (6,462 bytes)
- 14. Introduction (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 20:37:40 -0700
- Well, I've been lurking in the shadows for a few weeks on this listserve so I thought I should introduce myself. I just bought my first LBC three weeks ago, a 1978 Spitfire. Needless to say I have be
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00745.html (8,197 bytes)
- 15. Re: Introduction (score: 1)
- Author: Tyler Buck <tpbuck@u.arizona.edu>
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 13:33:17 -0700
- Thanks everyone for your input and resources. A lot of you wrote me personally with suggestions and cautions. I received so many that I don't have time to respond personally to each one.....but I did
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00836.html (7,531 bytes)
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