- 21. Re: Engine paint (score: 1)
- Author: Ronald Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:32:19 -0500
- Ed, This is probably the case. I have been conducting a study of 1980 Spitfires (California and Federal models) and have found that all 50+ examples in my survey have had the light blue valve cover a
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00752.html (8,489 bytes)
- 22. Re: oil filters (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 14:42:07 -0400
- I checked an AC/Delco filter application book today. As to AC/Delco filters, they now recommend a PF13 with a 3/4 x 16 adapter for all Spitfires from 1968 - 1980 (1300 and 1500 engines). As I have no
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00082.html (7,183 bytes)
- 23. Re: Parking my wipers (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 07:31:00 -0400
- If it is the column stalk and if you want to go for a new one, rather than one from a breakers yard, Rimmer Bros has them for: LHD U.S. Spec cars (Part # AAU8844) - GBP 33.48 US $56.14 CAD $86.41 RHD
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00090.html (8,906 bytes)
- 24. Re: Electrical Woes - thanks Lucas! (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 07:28:17 -0400
- ......Then I could always turn the key and get Tustin, I had a similar problem once. I found that the positive terminal on the starter was not making contact with the internal components (It may have
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00273.html (7,954 bytes)
- 25. Re: Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 21:02:30 -0400
- David, The US and Canadian Spec 1500's were 7.5 to 1. UK cars were 9 to 1. The info shows up in the #113 Haynes Manual 62-81 Spitfire on page 27 three lines from the bottom of the page. I have also c
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00380.html (7,500 bytes)
- 26. Re: Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 09:43:19 -0400
- David, The US and Canadian Spec 1500's were 7.5 to 1. UK cars were 9 to 1. The info shows up in the #113 Haynes Manual 62-81 Spitfire on page 27 three lines from the bottom of the page. I have also c
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00388.html (8,807 bytes)
- 27. Re: Carb Frustrations (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 16:11:48 -0400
- Bob, If you have a Bentley Manual it is shown on page 198. Idle is at 800 - 850 r.p.m. It is on the rear side of the carb and toward the engine. It adjusts the bracket that is attached to the return
- /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00403.html (7,248 bytes)
- 28. Re: Public Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Aug 1998 08:38:56 -0400
- I would like to add my sincere thanks as well. The logos are outstanding!! I can't wait to install them on a set of caps. Thanks again, Joe, for taking on this project! I know that with all the varia
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00012.html (6,992 bytes)
- 29. Re: Paint code for '81 1500 (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1998 21:35:51 -0400
- I have seen these codes on a number of '80 Spits. I checked my sources for Spitfire paint codes and couldn't find a reference to NCG. However, the code does show up in the paint code list for TR7/8'
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00321.html (8,951 bytes)
- 30. Re: Dead Wipers (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 08:58:24 -0400
- I'm currently looking at a new switch from Rimmer Bros. for my '80 Spit. The loose end of the black wire (<not copper, rather a braided Green/Black wire is currently attached. As you noted, the othe
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00675.html (7,668 bytes)
- 31. Re: 1500? engine question -- oil filter. (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 23:24:51 -0400
- Check your engine number located near the rear of the engine block on the driver's side. If the number is somewhere around FM 128926, then it is probably an '80 1500 motor. I owned the 10th '80 Spit
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00681.html (10,393 bytes)
- 32. Re: Oil Pressure Switch (score: 1)
- Author: Ron Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 21:00:07 -0400
- YES!!!! I was amazed that the light actually meant something (18 years after it was installed) when it came on while the engine was running. Pumped out 1.5 quarts of oil. The part number is GPS117 (
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00700.html (7,547 bytes)
- 33. Re: Howdy! (score: 1)
- Author: Ronald R Fowler <triumph@ameritech.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 12:32:31 -0500
- A Spitfire list? Great!!!!! Glad to be aboard. Ron Fowler Columbus, Ohio triumph@ameritech.net '79 Spitfire '80 Spitfire '81 TR7 DHC VTR, TSSC, TRA & Charter Member, Joe "Mr. Spitfire" Curry Fan Club
- /html/spitfires/1998-03/msg00003.html (6,471 bytes)
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