- 101. Bounced Mail (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 18:13:01 -0400
- I belong to 7 e-mail lists.... I've only received 6-10 bounces total over the last three days ...alright ..alright! we all know! some server is hiccuping... give the operators time to figure out what
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01120.html (6,741 bytes)
- 102. Strange Engine number (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 01:00:47 -0400
- Looking over my newest stable mate... my '78 Spit. I noticed a rather strange engine serial number. Normally the suffix would be 'C' for California, 'E' for emissions etc. etc. What the heck would an
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01185.html (7,620 bytes)
- 103. Re: Side lights not working (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 23:50:05 -0400
- your head light switch is probably had it. see if they are on ..on the first click then as well on the second when the headlamps are on. if not...it's the switch Paul Tegler 1973 MGBGT - daily driver
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01311.html (8,432 bytes)
- 104. Re: Turn Signals (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 00:13:48 -0400
- clean your fuse box contacts... all of these are on one ckt. use a piece of 'scotch bright' scrubby pad to clean the tarnish off of the clips ...bet ya' dollars to donuts.. that's all it is. I just b
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01392.html (7,013 bytes)
- 105. Re: Wiring Spitfire Overdrive (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 23:57:10 -0400
- simply bypass the switch on top of the tranny it's a big round switch. The problem is the torque load will probably damage the O/D. That's why it's disabled in the lower gears. Paul Tegler
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01486.html (7,032 bytes)
- 106. TR7 wheels on a Spit (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:20:04 -0400
- Hey Spitsters I have a very good chance of getting my hands on an original set of Minilites (recessed spokes) dirt cheap! My question is ...and I pretty sure I read it before.... Don't the TR7 wheels
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01494.html (7,055 bytes)
- 107. spell checker (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 12:28:35 -0400
- someone was looking for after-market O/D shift knobs.... take a look at http://www.toad.net/~wizardz/custom_od_shift_lever.htm any inquiries can contact me at the address below Paul Tegler 1973 MGBGT
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00044.html (6,863 bytes)
- 108. Re: From: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net> (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 10:51:48 -0400
- same for both really... I just add and extra piece of rubber for the sleeve on the spit knob --Original Message-- From: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com> To: wizardz <wizardz@toad.net> Date: Satur
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00071.html (6,516 bytes)
- 109. 1980 'Spit-6 conversion' DIRT CHEAP! (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 1999 10:12:12 -0400
- Hey Spitsters... short blurb and a couple of questions. Help! Well..... there is a good chance my 1975 (in 'Cherry' shape) will be leaving me soon. I'm selling her while she's in probably what is the
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00114.html (8,794 bytes)
- 110. Pittsburgh Vintage gran Prix (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 23:23:47 -0400
- Well it's been a real pain trying to log in here from Pittsburgh in the Hotel (I usually sign on from Baltimore MD) but I just had to let you all know of the wonderous sites I have encountered today.
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00536.html (7,634 bytes)
- 111. Re: Rear top brake spring (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 23:33:42 -0400
- it's been awhile... and honestly I'm not sure if it was on a spit I did it..or some other car... but I usually hook the spring to both shoes first then put them in place, spring end first, then use t
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00738.html (8,168 bytes)
- 112. Re: largest possible tires (was "Minilite Wheels") (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 20:24:10 -0400
- A friend of mine has 205/60's on his Spit-6 on 4.5" rims they really roll under on hard turns. The 185/70 is the widest recommended on a 4.5"-5" rim (according to a recent post by a fellow lister) On
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00893.html (10,151 bytes)
- 113. Re: Steering rack bellows (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 21:51:42 -0400
- before you unscrew the tie rod ends.... slap a dab of paint on the lock nut... let it dry alittle... when you put it back on... run the nut up to the edge of the paint ...your home! Paul Tegler 1973
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00152.html (9,275 bytes)
- 114. Re: stromberg carb, '75 Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jun 1999 22:19:00 -0400
- if you have the 'big screw' next to the long plastic cover on the side of your carb... this sets the G/A % at idle on a new car it's unscrewed just slightly. on a well run in car it should be screwed
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00282.html (8,573 bytes)
- 115. Re: bad gas killed my car(GT6)?? (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 23:28:28 -0400
- if your tank was down that low... you might have sucked some crap from the bottom of the tank up into the carbs.... THAT'S WHAT FUEL FILTERS ARE FOR! if this isn't the case, crap might be in your pum
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00418.html (7,977 bytes)
- 116. Re: Triumph interchange goldmine in junk yards (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 18:07:51 -0400
- Hey All! let's face it... who are we to second guess years of development. Over the years they themselves changed the wheel size for one reason or another. (My 75's is definitely larger than my 80's)
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00658.html (11,163 bytes)
- 117. Re: Conversion to Crane Cams XR700 Article now Online! (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 23:15:35 -0400
- not a bad job at all... ...but why would you want to burn up the web space with a free ad and instructions for any manufacturer. Paul Tegler 1973 MGBGT - daily Driver 1975 Spitfire - in Cherry Shape
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00671.html (8,665 bytes)
- 118. Re: Any 1968 Spitfire mk III owners in North America? (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 00:29:16 -0400
- you can still but them through VB and Moss --Original Message-- From: Bill Miller <millerb@netusa1.net> To: Laura Gharazeddine <Laura.G@141.com>; spitfires@autox.team.net <spitfires@autox.team.net> D
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00773.html (8,252 bytes)
- 119. Re: Front Wing (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:04:23 -0400
- when changing oil in my Spit (and my MGs...sorry all) ...I use a cardboard box about 2 foot square cut down to a height that fits easily under the car . I then line the box with two (count 'um two) p
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00847.html (8,803 bytes)
- 120. Re: Manifold Studs (score: 1)
- Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@toad.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 00:06:24 -0400
- I just went through this. across the top of the manifolds three nuts were frozen and the studs came out instead. they all went back in with anti-seize compound. I use to use his stuff eons ago. After
- /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01003.html (8,767 bytes)
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