Mail Archive Search: <+from:vicwhit@home.com>

Results:

References: [ +from:vicwhit@home.com: 243 ]

Total 243 documents matching your query.

181. Re: Spring sag on one side (bear with me it's a little lengthy) (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:57:13 -0400; I tend to agree with Joe on this one. Although Barry puts up a convincing argument, the swing spring balances on the mid point (I think we all agree). It will reach an equilibrium when the weight app; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00516.html (13,581 bytes)
182. Re: 64 Spit Bonnet (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 15:59:05 -0400; I saw a Spit with gas lifts at the British Car Day near Toronto last September. If I recall, they were off a Mazda or Nissan. If it is there again on Sunday, I'll take some notes. Vic Whitmore 76 Spi; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00539.html (11,140 bytes)
183. Re: Braking Away (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 08:45:21 -0400; I suffered the same problem when I first got my Spit. I bought the semi-metallic pads from the Roadster Factory and got a noticeable improvement. Setting up the rear brakes helped as well. Always wou; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00561.html (8,611 bytes)
184. Re: Front-end project questions (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 13:26:09 -0400; Here is an idea for you, Vic. Get two brake discs (I think GT6 is good but maybe Spits will work too). Buy the cheapy spring compresser. Throw away the hooks. Drill holes in the discs to take the lon; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00573.html (8,911 bytes)
185. Re: Spitfire list (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 09:04:39 -0400; Lynn, go here to get off the list. http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00610.html (6,509 bytes)
186. Re: Smiths electronic tach question (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 13:23:15 -0400; I believe the problem is due to the capacitors in the tach leaking (electronically, not physically). I have replaced a tach in my Spit that would go from 0 to 6000 and back constantly when underway a; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00685.html (8,278 bytes)
187. Re: Oil coolers and rocker feeders (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 12:08:33 -0400; No Oil cooler. No external feed pipe. No problems...that I know about. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00764.html (8,251 bytes)
188. Anyone know this guy? (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 12:33:09 -0400; Does anyone know Joseph Mata of San Jose Ca? Have you had any business dealings with him? I'm buying something from him via the net and just what some comfort knowing he is reliable. Vic Whitmore 76; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00844.html (6,314 bytes)
189. Re: removal (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 14:06:29 -0400; Sean, please stop sending this request to the list. It won't work. You have to go here: http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool Enter your e-mail address, leave the "subscribed" checked and click GO. W; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00852.html (7,221 bytes)
190. Re: Amateur Confusion (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:10:24 -0400; My 76 also has the air rail ports in the head. Of course the rail was long gone when I got the car. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00954.html (8,019 bytes)
191. Re: near match Paint (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:30:25 -0400; Hi, Dave. I don't know what would match your blue. You could try the Cdn Tire touch up cans to get close. Another idea is to go to a body/paint shop and ask them to mix up a small batch (1/2 pint) to; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00960.html (8,303 bytes)
192. Re: near match Paint (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:35:00 -0400; Craig, I love you choice of colours. One day we will have to get our Spits side by side because I have mine in Torch Red as well. You can get touch-up spray cans in Canadian Tire so I would expect yo; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00963.html (10,383 bytes)
193. Re: Expensive Turn Signal Switch (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:18:30 -0400; If you want one, I have one turn signal switch for sale at US$75. High price but it is made from unobtainium. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00991.html (7,807 bytes)
194. Alternator Parts (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 13:15:26 -0400; Does anyone know the best source for the diode pack and regulator for the Lucas alternator (16ACR)? Vicky Brit has the diode pack. Are there others?; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00995.html (6,383 bytes)
195. Re: Lucas Alternator (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 14:07:04 -0400; You are right. If you look at the Alternator Diagnosis and Repair article on the VTR website, you will find there are 2, 3, and 4-wire regulators. As it says, it is always easiest to replace with the; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg01012.html (7,850 bytes)
196. Re: English Or Irish? OT Joke..... (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 13:44:45 -0400; If anyone wants jokes, I'll add you to my list...and do it offline from this forum. If anyone wants to flame me, or rant and rave, or send comments...again do it offline. Keep smiling... Vic Whitmore; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00875.html (8,840 bytes)
197. Re: rear brake problem 70 Spit (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 15:38:44 -0400; Have you adjusted the rear brakes using he adjuster on the backing plate of the rear drum? The shoes could be too far away from the drum. When you apply the brakes, the shoes move out toward the drum; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01356.html (8,098 bytes)
198. Re: Floor Pan Rust Removal (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 08:55:58 -0400; Here is how I make POR-15 last longer. The trick for longer life is exposure to the air where it picks up moisture which sets if off. Pour only what you need to do the job at hand into a suitable sma; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01460.html (10,028 bytes)
199. Re: Brakelines (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 10:00:23 -0400; I trusted the brake lines on my Spit were OK and cleaned the grunge and surface rust off then painted with POR-15. All working well to date. If you have doubts that the lines have rusted from the ins; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01566.html (8,734 bytes)
200. Re: Brakelines (score: 1): Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 12:14:55 -0400; Yes, these are the pieces that you are not supposed to separate. You might incur the wrath of the brake gods. If you are worried about it, get a brake pro to do all your work. Then they will have all; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01569.html (7,293 bytes)

Current List: 181 - 200
Page: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]