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1. Re: manifold to head gasket (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 06:40:01 -0400; Hi Tim I wanted to ensure a good seal on the intake manifold for my Weber DGV so I used the silicon sealant with copper. It has high temp characteristics. I have had no problems with it, either seali; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00274.html (7,931 bytes)
2. Re: Fw: A MUST READ for Americans: Canadian Commentary (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 17:23:53 -0400; Hmmmm. I don't know where you dug that commentary up but Gord Sinclair died in 1984. His comments are still valid today, and ever more poignant. -- Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario http://; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00273.html (7,557 bytes)
3. Re: Silicone DOT 5 Gauntlet (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2001 19:43:09 -0400; I'll second that. I would never jeopardize my paint job by going back to the "dark" ages fluif. Silicone or bust! Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario http://www.vicwhit.com; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00031.html (7,767 bytes)
4. Re: cold idling problems (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2001 09:52:13 -0400; I doubt the dashpot being empty would cause any rich condition. As I understand it, the dash pot really only comes into play under acceleration/deceleration. Even though you may have a nice idle now; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00083.html (8,716 bytes)
5. Re: Loose front wheels fail inspection? (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 14:23:16 -0400; You likely need to replace the ball joint (in the upper A-Arm) and the trunnion (lower a-arm). There is no adjustment that would fix the problem you describe. This test is a very common one to do and; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00118.html (7,876 bytes)
6. Re: To Hypoid or Not to Hypoid - Also GL4 versus GL5 - (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 18:33:32 -0400; Hi Jeff Definitely stick to the GL4 stuff as the synchro rings in the tranny are brass and will be affected by the sulfer in GL5 or Hypoid lube. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00424.html (7,651 bytes)
7. Re: Overdrive (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 09:52:44 -0400; As per the transmission oil, the recommendation is to use a GL-4 oil, usually a 90 weight or close variation. GL-4 is for non-hypoid gears and does not have the sulfur additive of the GL-5. Definitel; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00538.html (7,872 bytes)
8. Re: Front Brake Problem (locking up) (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 10:01:19 -0400; brakes warm up and get hot enough to boil the water, the steam expands and causes the calipers to push out the pads. A complete fluid replacement will be required. While you're at it, you can consid; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00014.html (8,661 bytes)
9. Re: Tuning a Weber (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 22:35:18 -0400; Hi David, You didn't say which operating mode is running rich. I'll assume that it is the idle, as it is the only thing you can adjust. The idle mixture screw is near the base of the carb, on a sligh; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00138.html (8,816 bytes)
10. Re: electric choke DGV (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 22:06:06 -0400; Hi Brett, The electric chokes on the DGV are fairly simple. There is a wire that connects to 12V switched connection that is on when the ignition is on. When the ignition is turned on, a small heater; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00202.html (7,310 bytes)
11. Awesome Power (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 22:27:41 -0400; As many of the listers are aware, I did some modest performance improvements to my Spit this Spring. The power difference is amazing. Enough to strip 9 teeth off the layshaft input gear and mangle th; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00424.html (6,757 bytes)
12. Re: tranny and diff fluid levels (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 15:06:45 -0400; Get two quarts of GL4 gear oil, non-hypoid type (you will have some left over). Check the label and if it says hypoid, avoid it. I think this also applies Extreme Pressure as well. Hypoid types ofte; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00052.html (6,907 bytes)
13. Weber DVG venting the crankcase (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 22:50:21 -0400; Hi everyone. I finally have all my engine and exhaust work done on my 76 Spitfire. Several people were interested in how to solve the problem of oil spurting out the dipstick hole after installing a; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00124.html (8,463 bytes)
14. Re: Weber DVG venting the crankcase (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 08 May 2001 11:54:43 -0400; Drawbacks? None that I know of yet. I took the car out for a "spirited" drive last night and as I alluded to in the email, the performance was noticeably better. Part of this would be attributed to t; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00140.html (11,084 bytes)
15. Re: transmission rebuild kit (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 08 May 2001 16:05:41 -0400; Hi Chuck. I just completed the rebuild of my tranny. The kit I bought from Rimmers was pretty complete, including all the gaskets. It included four synchro rings, the big bearings for the input shaft; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00153.html (9,304 bytes)
16. Re: Weber DVG venting the crankcase (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 08 May 2001 21:27:39 -0400; Hi Daniel. It wasn't Patrick that has the air/fuel ratio monitor. Its me! The kit came from CB Performance products. Here is a url that may take you directly there: http://www.cbperformance.com/catal; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00173.html (12,492 bytes)
17. Re: Weber DVG venting the crankcase (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 08 May 2001 21:45:50 -0400; By popular demand (OK just a couple of people asked), I have added a picture of the PCV valve that I used. It has a stamped number on it of 2230 USA. I would guess that it is some sort of universal n; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00175.html (8,703 bytes)
18. Re: Weber DGV venting the crankcase. (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 10:00:46 -0400; Putting the PCV valve anywhere when you are connecting to the air filter won't do any good. It won't make any difference if it is there or not. The problem stems from the lack of vacuum. There is no; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00194.html (7,978 bytes)
19. Re: Weber DVG venting the crankcase (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 10:05:03 -0400; Hello Tim. Yup, it is very likely that you will have the dreaded oil out the dipstick problem. The air filter just doesn't have any vacuum to do the job. Run the hose to the intake manifold. BTW, do; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00195.html (9,749 bytes)
20. Re: Weber DVG venting the crankcase (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 09 May 2001 10:32:35 -0400; Ho Joe. Good question and a valid concern. At this point, I can say that in my "spirited" drive, I was often "pedal to the metal" but not necessarily going uphill at the same time. There was a small; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00196.html (9,464 bytes)

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