- 21. Re: Frankenspit definitely needs a transplant (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 18:09:51 -0500
- Is there a published description of the process of securing the thrust washers that you or anyone is aware of? I'm getting ready to pull my oil pan and would like to try to secure the darn things to
- /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00117.html (7,168 bytes)
- 22. PPG Paint Codes (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 13:14:40 -0500
- Does anyone happen to have the PPG paint specs. for a 76 Spit with Paint Code: 82 (Carmine Red)? I gave my body shop the Dupont number I found on the VTR site and the paint he mixed came out an unea
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00179.html (6,691 bytes)
- 23. Ballasted coil conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 15:14:45 -0500
- Hello all, I know that this topic has been addressed before, but I couldn't find specific set-up instructions in the archives. I'm converting from a ballasted coil with a Delco breaker point distribu
- /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00517.html (7,498 bytes)
- 24. Source for lock nuts, bolts, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 13:44:12 -0600
- After 5 trips to the hardware store this past weekend I have resolved to accumulate an inventory of the most commonly used lock nuts, bolts, etc used on my Spitfire. Does anyone have any suggestions
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00138.html (6,986 bytes)
- 25. trunnion rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 08:16:48 -0600
- I am replacing the front trunnions on my 76 and the instructions in both my Bentley and BL Repair Operations manuals specify lubricating the two nylon bearings with a "zinc base grease". I have sever
- /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00193.html (7,818 bytes)
- 26. boot lid trim removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 09:16:44 -0600
- I need to remove the black (on my 76) piece of trim on my trunk lid prior to having the lid dipped. The guy at the body shop approached it with a crowbar and I rapidly retreated to ask you folks if t
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00242.html (7,182 bytes)
- 27. Re: Overdrive tranny question (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 11:12:59 -0600
- Can someone explain to an electrically-challenged owner the actual function of the horn and overdrive relays in our cars. Are they just electrical switches instead of mechanical ones? And is there a
- /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00404.html (9,112 bytes)
- 28. seat belts (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 10:40:46 -0600
- Good morning all, I am planning to give myself functioning seat belts for my 76 Spit this Christmas and I wondered if anyone on the list has had any experience using belts from cars from a junkyard -
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00117.html (7,448 bytes)
- 29. LBC - Midtown Madness (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 10:31:58 -0600
- I just downloaded the Demo version of Microsoft's Midtown Madness 2 and found to my delight (or horror) that one of the two cars you get to drive is a Mini. It is disconcerting to watch my 8-yr old d
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00336.html (7,355 bytes)
- 30. Re: LBC - Midtown Madness (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 13:45:20 -0600
- Sorry about omitting this from the original post; here's the link. http://www.microsoft.com/games/midtown2/ <hutton@evansville.net>
- /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00347.html (8,413 bytes)
- 31. ZS CD carb overhaul (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 11:32:28 -0600
- My first try at rebuilding a ZS CD carb has resulted in a puzzling problem for me. I replaced all gaskets and the biased metering needle and bowl jet but when I start the car now it idles (!) at 2800
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00034.html (7,165 bytes)
- 32. Re: ZS CD carb overhaul (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 13:50:28 -0600
- Thank heavens for this list!! I did as suggested and now idle at 600rpm. My problem turns out to have been that I used the wrong gasket when I re-assembled the bypass valve. I mistakenly opened the v
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00049.html (8,228 bytes)
- 33. Re: spits showcased (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 13:16:30 -0600
- Here's the link: www.hemmings.com/features/buyersguide.htm
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00217.html (7,737 bytes)
- 34. Map light (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 10:25:05 -0600
- I am trying to make some sense of the mangled wiring in my newly acquired 76 1500 and have a question about the map light. My wiring diagram shows it should be connected with the master light switch
- /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00464.html (7,569 bytes)
- 35. Re: diff oil filler (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:57:37 -0500
- ARRGH!! -- Just filled my diff with GL-5; how do you get it back out - there doesn't seem to be a drain plug. Of course if I just wait a month it will probably all leak out! Any input will be appreci
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00403.html (8,659 bytes)
- 36. Re: under-bonnet brace (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 12:20:42 -0500
- George, I went through the same search about a month ago for my 76 Spit. Finally found one off of a parts car that someone was selling through e-bay. Try e-mailing a couple of those guys - it helps t
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00454.html (8,972 bytes)
- 37. Leaking differential (score: 1)
- Author: "Gary Hutton" <hutton@evansville.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 14:08:06 -0500
- Since the GL-5 fluid I filled my differential with is currently leaking all over my garage floor, I am considering replacing my pinion oil seal. that complicated as long as the relationships between
- /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00663.html (7,169 bytes)
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