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161. Re: Rough idle (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 09:40:16 -0500; Re: engine missing Is there any wear in the distributor? If the shaft wobbles, the point gap will change. If so, you have two choices: fix/replace the distributor or change to electronic (e.g. Pertro; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00062.html (8,926 bytes)
162. LBC Humour (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 09:47:09 -0500; An eight year old boy is walking down the road one day when a car pulls over next to him. "If you get in the car," the driver says, "I'll give you $10 and a piece of candy." The boy refuses and keeps; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00594.html (6,952 bytes)
163. High Praise for San Jose Police Department (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 09:39:18 -0500; This may be a little long but I have to express my gratitude to the San Jose Police Department. In September, responded to an ad in the Yahoo Classifieds for a Weber DGV and Cannon intake manifold. T; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00665.html (9,210 bytes)
164. Re: Car Club is lacking, kinda long with little Spit content, sorry. (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 08:59:13 -0500; A lot of people are passive and will follow a leader like sheep. If you take the initiative, you may be surprised how people will join in. Just stand up at the next meeting and tell them you will be; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00722.html (9,531 bytes)
165. Re: MK IV's & 1500's - 1 last question (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 09:38:21 -0500; Did you try The Roadster Factory for the door cap strips? I got mine there 2 years ago. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00789.html (7,958 bytes)
166. Re: Electronic Ignition (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 09:52:39 -0500; I have the Pertronix Ignitor installed on my Spit. It definitely is an improvement in starting and at idle. I really like the fact that everything fits under the cap and can be re-fitted to standard; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00792.html (7,820 bytes)
167. Re: The Roadster Factory (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 16:47:29 -0500; I have had a similar experience after placing an order during the SummerFest. I just canceled after a couple of months and bought elsewhere. I think TRF is a great company but they also want to captu; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00842.html (8,046 bytes)
168. Re: Tach Woes (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 09:29:45 -0400; Bob, I would guess that you have one of two possibilities. The new ignition is putting out a very short spike (or spikes) like an MSD (multi-spark discharge). The spikes may not be long enough for th; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00211.html (9,555 bytes)
169. Re: Seat frames (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 09:00:43 -0400; Cheap hog ring pliers... Get one cheap slip-jaw pliers. Grind a groove length-wise in the jaws (about 1/16" will do). Worked great for me. I wasn't willing to shell out the bucks for a tool that I wa; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00366.html (7,623 bytes)
170. Re: Transmission fluid replacement (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 09:02:48 -0400; You may think that 20W50 is thinner than ()W gear oil. But here is a quote from the VTR web pages: "Gear oil viscosity is measured at 150 F vs. 210 F for motor oil. Therefore, 40 W motor oil is the s; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00380.html (8,214 bytes)
171. Re: Now I've got the silicone, what about the seals! (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 09:10:42 -0400; I used Methyl Hydrate when cleaning/flushing my brake system. I don't know whether ethanol will do harm but I would stay away from it. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00381.html (7,895 bytes)
172. Re: Crash pad adventure (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:21:42 -0400; DOn't fret on the vent piece. You will be able to find used ones. Sorry I can't help you on that. I'm sure one of the other listers can help. As for the starting point..starting at the ash tray is OK; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00486.html (8,978 bytes)
173. Re: Putting away the toy for the winter (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 15:32:36 -0400; Don't forget to put Fuel Stabilizer in the gas tank and run the engine for several minutes after. Fuel will lose octane and things will gum up over the standing period of several months. Vic Whitmore; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00521.html (10,433 bytes)
174. Re: Putting away the toy for the winter (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 16:04:44 -0400; Glenn, I have no problem with what has worked for you in the past. In the Spring, put your nose to the gas tank and take a whiff. You will notice a definite change in the smell of the gasoline. The l; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00528.html (12,899 bytes)
175. Repeat messages (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 09:02:46 -0400; Is everyone still getting repeat messages? My trash folder is building up 6 times the normal rate. Most messages are repeated 3 times. I have had up to 11 repeats of the same message. Very distractin; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00604.html (6,854 bytes)
176. Re: Signing off until email problem fixed... (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 13:42:37 -0400; That makes two Vics gone. I'll try the list again on Monday to see if the problem is resolved. See ya'll later, Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00623.html (7,129 bytes)
177. Ripped Off? (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 11:45:15 -0400; I have a problem with a purchase made through Yahoo Classifieds and would appreciate any assistance you can provide about the individual involved on the selling end. The Yahoo ad was for a Weber DGV; /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00783.html (7,622 bytes)
178. Re: Re Large Americans was Re: Spits in England (was Re: Plastic Mirror (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 08:18:55 -0400; Enough already. Would this conversation be best taken offline?; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00318.html (11,973 bytes)
179. Re: Bronte Creek British Car Rally (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:37:20 -0400; Look for me there. I'll have my bright red 76 Spit. If you look at the centre hubs on the mag wheels, you will see Joe Curry's sticker work. Sorry, don't have a mail list sticker on the windshield. L; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00398.html (8,619 bytes)
180. Re: Spit rear sag (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:12:55 -0400; I remember a discussion on this list about replacing the spacers on the spring. The plastic spacers wear thin and also cause some of the sag. Try searching the archives. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thor; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00443.html (7,696 bytes)

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