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101. Re: clunk noise when taking up the drive (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 11:36:20 -0500; Check the radius arm bushings at the rear wheel and on the body mount. If the bushing is worn, the arm will move back and forth and cause a clunk under acceleration. Then also check the u-joints on t; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00318.html (7,724 bytes)
102. 74 Spitfire on eBay Available again (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 23:04:14 -0500; That nice French Blue 74 Spitfire in Pleasant Hill California that was on eBay is back for sale again. Due to the high cost of transporting a non-running vehicle to the Toronto area, I have backed ou; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00328.html (7,244 bytes)
103. Re: warning light and alternator (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:23:11 -0500; I agree that it is usually the diode pack. The diodes get so hot that they melt the solder holding them to the base (you have to see one to understand what I mean). I have also seen the lead melt but; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00412.html (13,185 bytes)
104. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: Door handle seals and # ofspacers (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 21:34:19 -0500; That is very interesting, Graham. It agrees with theories posed by others on the list. It is certainly different that the statement in the Repair Operation Manual published by BL Cars Limited. Vic Wh; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00438.html (9,849 bytes)
105. Re: Chrome or black trim ?? comment? (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 21:03:19 -0500; It isn't paint. And it isn't anodizing since the trim isn't aluminum. It is a black metal treatment of some kind. I have seen it described somewhere but I forget the details. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00493.html (13,763 bytes)
106. Re: Chrome or black trim ?? comment? Parkerized (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 21:44:31 -0500; Bingo! Black Oxide...that is the term I recall. Vic W.; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00497.html (13,974 bytes)
107. Re: Chrome or black trim ?? comment? (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 09:53:52 -0500; Thanks, Grant. That sounds "more" correct. I don't think Black Oxide is right, but it sounded closer than paint. Here is a description from a metal plating shop: Chrome and Black Chrome Reliable's Ch; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00507.html (15,573 bytes)
108. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 08:55:50 -0500; Larry, I haven't seen much in terms of replies to you. Hopefully, there has been some off-list. I expect that you have a copy, or have seen the competition preperation manual. You can find a copy of; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00531.html (9,276 bytes)
109. Re: O/D Stuck? (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 09:18:33 -0400; It won't be the overdrive that is keeping you in first. It only acts on the output of the gear box, after all the gears. It is only supposed to work in 3rd and 4th as controlled by one of the switche; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00021.html (8,831 bytes)
110. Re: Crashpad restoration (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 17:30:53 -0400; Coverlays are semi-rigid plastic covers that fit over your current crashpad. They look reasonable but are easily distinguished from the original. I got one but never put it on. The right way to do it; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00032.html (10,359 bytes)
111. Re: Have you heard... (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 17:20:39 -0400; Give yourself a shake. Haven't you heard of Hoaxes? This is one! Sorry to be so Pop over to the Symantec web site and check them out. http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html Vic Whitmore; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00152.html (8,385 bytes)
112. Re: driver side door sag (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 14:12:43 -0400; John, if you grab the door near the outer end and left up on it, is there significant play? If there is more than half an inch, you need new hinges. I'm guessing on the actual amount of play but this; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00191.html (10,954 bytes)
113. Porting and Polishing (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 12:26:23 -0400; If you have ported and polished your head (1500 engine) yourself, I would like to hear of your experience and helpful hints you can add. Where and how much material did you grind on the intake ports?; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00346.html (7,368 bytes)
114. Re: Porting and Polishing (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 16:07:56 -0400; I am sorry that I didn't mention that I have the Comp Prep manual. I was looking for hands-on experiences. Sorry for the confusion. Vic W.; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00358.html (8,637 bytes)
115. Re: Drill Bits (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 20:56:10 -0400; I swear by the Black & Decker Bullet drills. They have a two stage point where the smaller end point starts the hole. I don't think there is any other drill that will drill as round hole like like th; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00363.html (7,580 bytes)
116. Re: KYB Shocks (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:04:17 -0400; SPAX have two models of front shocks for the Spitfire. One is adjustable, by a small screw near the bottom, and you adjust it in place. The other model has an adjustable spring seat so that you can c; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00465.html (8,155 bytes)
117. Re: Heat shrink tubing. (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 21:41:25 -0400; Dave, you can also check out Sayal Electronics on Victoria Park Ave in Scarborough. They have boxes of the stuff in 3' lengths. Their prices are always better than other electronics places. You shoul; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00469.html (8,803 bytes)
118. Re: No Spark Questions/I'm frustrated!! (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 21:52:29 -0400; Start with the basics. And don't trust the wire colors as someone may have changed things during the disty replacement. You first need input voltage at the coil from the ignition switch. Use a 12V li; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00494.html (10,057 bytes)
119. Re: Door handle seals and # of spacers on A-arms (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 17:17:11 -0400; I'll take a crack at Door #2, Paul. Mine has 2 or 3 shims on both ends of the a-arms and on both wheels. When I got the car, I had to add a drastic amount to get the camber right. I had to make up 2; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00633.html (8,475 bytes)
120. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: Door handle seals and # of spacers on (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 21:05:23 -0400; As the factory workshop manual says, it is only possible to adjust toe-in and camber. Castor is fixed. It even says to put equal number of shims on each end of the a-arms. I hope I didn't mislead any; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00643.html (7,661 bytes)

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