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141. Re: Weber DGV Problems (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 16:16:32 -0400; Thanks, Nolan. I agree with you that it must be something like the engine mounts. Mine are relatively new as they were replaced two years ago so they have very little sag. I looked through a K&N prod; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00928.html (8,807 bytes)
142. Re: Weber DGV Problems pics of DGV (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 16:57:37 -0400; My manifold is a Cannon but it is almost straight. That sure explains a lot. What type of manifold is in the pic? Vic W.; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00929.html (9,008 bytes)
143. Re: Weber DGV Problems pics of DGV (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 18:46:23 -0400; Paul, I looked at the manifold when I got home and it is offset by about 3/4 inch. It looks like the one in your pic has more of an offset than 3/4 inch. With the filter in place on the carb, the top; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00935.html (9,539 bytes)
144. Weber DGV Help - Part 2 (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 15:30:02 -0400; The response to my original plea was very helpful and I thank you one and all. The net result seems to be the offset in the manifold. The manifold must drop downward so the the carb can sit low enoug; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01064.html (8,346 bytes)
145. Re: Weber DGV Help - Part 2 (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 11:05:30 -0400; I definitely agree with you, Paul. When I mounted the Cannon intake manifold, I did not have to make any "adjustments" to the exhaust manifold. I do have the same tabs and mounting flange on the exha; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01147.html (11,070 bytes)
146. Re: Weber DGV Help - Part 2 (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 17:04:41 -0400; David, thanks for the measurements. My Cannon manifold also has the 2804 number on the casting. When you say that the drop is 1 1/4", how are you measuring it? I've measured mine from the top of the; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01201.html (13,711 bytes)
147. Re: Rimmer Bros survey (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 15:30:23 -0400; I am a member of the Toronto Triumph Club. Is there anything we can do to help. BTW, the biggest (???) British car show in North America is coming up soon. The Toronto Triumph Club hosts 17th Annual; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01270.html (7,761 bytes)
148. Re: Weber installation (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:05:24 -0400; Great work, Karl. I just had to run out the garage to re-measure mine, even though the carb is off the engine now. I'll make a small amendment to my original 3/4" and say that it is maybe 7/8", but c; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01286.html (11,908 bytes)
149. Re: Restoration, or Preparation? (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:55:08 -0400; Mike, I chose the SPAX because the front had an adjustable spring seat (option) and they were adjustable all around on the car. Koni's have to be removed. I have the rears on and I'm awaiting deliver; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg01288.html (9,232 bytes)
150. Re: central meeting place (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 17:22:08 -0500; Dave, you forgot to mention the World's Biggest Mosquitos. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00343.html (9,225 bytes)
151. Re: Only slightly off topic (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:45:07 -0500; The museum is at Hendon. It is very very good. I visited it over ten years ago and really enjoyed it. But if you are not a flying buff, it may not interest you. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, On; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00528.html (7,367 bytes)
152. Re: Electricity-kinda long (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2000 23:17:38 -0500; Actually it seems pretty simple. Your lights never changed intensity before because the alternator wasn't putting our a charge level voltage, or very little above the battery voltage. With the new al; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00076.html (9,403 bytes)
153. Re: Stuck piston in caliper -- what now? (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 18:35:40 -0500; Jeff, you have two options to get the piston out. If you have compressed air, you can hook it up an blow out the piston. Do this with considerable caution because the pressure can build up significan; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00182.html (9,589 bytes)
154. Re: Stuck piston in caliper -- what now? (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 18:36:33 -0500; Jeff, you have two options to get the piston out. If you have compressed air, you can hook it up and blow out the piston. Do this with considerable caution because the pressure can build up significa; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00183.html (9,634 bytes)
155. Re: Caliper piston UN-stuck! Thanks to all! (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 09:36:25 -0500; Now that you have the pistons out, you need to inspect them for re-use. If they are pitted, throw them out. If they have very minor pitting that can be cleaned up with 400 emery paper, you can re-use; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00192.html (9,202 bytes)
156. LBC Humor (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 12:38:27 -0500; A fellow went to the doctor who told him that he had a bad illness and only a year to live. So he decided to talk to his pastor. After the man explained his situation, he asked his Pastor if there wa; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00594.html (6,736 bytes)
157. Re: 77spit wireing (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 11:56:55 -0500; The wiring diagrams are here: http://www.enteract.com/~vmichael/tech.html#WiringDiagrams Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00054.html (6,814 bytes)
158. Re: disappearing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 21:26:37 -0500; The fluid may be leaking right at the master cylinder and dropping down the hole where the brake lever goes through. Check the carpet under and around the brake pedal. You might also find drips aroun; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00256.html (9,231 bytes)
159. Re: From: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com> (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 08:55:48 -0500; You say the battery is OK. If you checked it by turning on the headlights, it may still not be fully charged enough to turn the engine over. I suspect that the bendix is extending (the click sound) b; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00389.html (7,698 bytes)
160. Re: Where has this century Gone! (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 14:10:47 -0500; Great idea. Just pre-date it to 1965! Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00618.html (7,565 bytes)

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