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161. Re: Spit 6 - an approach I haven't seen (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 14:36:53 -0400
In regards to your question: "correct" but tedious answer), >cut on one side or the other of the raised seam (specify which side and why), or . . . You can either cut out the panels below the flange
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00110.html (9,277 bytes)

162. Zenith carbs mixture adjustment? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 23:14:41 -0400
I tried to use my new ColorTune kit tonight on my GT6, but I couldn't budge the mixture control screws under the Zenith carbs. Does anyone know a safe way to loosen them so they can be adjusted? Mike
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00768.html (6,961 bytes)

163. Re: Zenith carbs mixture adjustment? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 16:27:03 -0400
According to my Haynes Manual, the Stromberg 150 CD carburetor used on my Mk2 GT6 does have a mixture adjusting screw underneath. Mine and the one illustrated in the manual have a slot to insert a c
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00772.html (9,070 bytes)

164. Re: Zenith carbs mixture adjustment? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 21:17:53 -0400
You were right! I apologize for indicating that the Mk2 GT6 had the ZS carb with the adjusting screw underneath. I assumed it did since the slotted plug looked like the diagram in the manual, and wh
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00773.html (9,347 bytes)

165. Spit 6 conversion update (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 20:31:15 -0400
Ben, I've rebuilt the ZS carbs on my '69 GT6+ parts car and my '70 GT6+ driver. Both had brass plugs with a slot to remove with a large screwdriver. The mixture adjustment is through the top of the
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00858.html (7,174 bytes)

166. Tachometer erratic (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 00:26:35 -0400
Fellow listers, I bought a new tachometer cable for my GT6 thinking that was why the tachometer needle swings wildly back and forth. Alas that wasn't the problem. It still bounces all around even wit
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00913.html (7,295 bytes)

167. Re: Tachometer erratic (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 01:34:43 -0400
As it turns out it is an amazing coincidence. I have three GT6 tachometers and all three were bouncing all over the place. I pulled the distributor and removed the drive gear. Tachometer drive gear
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00945.html (8,936 bytes)

168. Re: Tachometer erratic (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 11:06:11 -0400
I hooked up the three GT6 tachs the same way. I even put an "S" curve in the tach cable with the Spitfire tach and it still performed perfectly. Mike Ross '67 Spitfire (soon to be a Spit 6) '66 Spit
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00950.html (8,650 bytes)

169. Re: GT6+ seats (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 20:21:21 -0400
Where do you live? I have a couple sets of GT6 seats from a '69 and a '66. The padding is crumbling and the vinyl isn't great, but the frames are good. I'd be willing to part with them at a reasonab
/html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00149.html (7,646 bytes)

170. Re: Air conditioning ! (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 15:24:20 -0400
A company called Vintage Air manufactures A/C for hot rods. They make a small unit just about the size of the heater in our GT6's & Spitfires. I'm planning on putting one in my GT6 when I get around
/html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01021.html (9,615 bytes)

171. Re: Appology / Warning (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 18:56:19 -0400
Thanks for the warning. I just got an email from mikeross2@prodigy.net . Interesting since my email address is mikeross@prodigy.net. The subject was "C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\Travel Itinerary,..." The body
/html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01061.html (10,135 bytes)

172. Re: TRF Catalogue!! (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 13:10:13 -0400
For exchange rate info. try: http://www.xe.net/ucc/ Mike --Original Message-- From: Banbury, Terrence <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us> To: 'Chris De Wet' <DeWetC1@sapo.co.za>; 'BILL McDEVITT' <wmmk
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00127.html (11,241 bytes)

173. Removing upholstry stain (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Sat, 6 May 2000 20:21:10 -0400
Has anyone found a way to remove upholstry stain? I have original blue MK2 Spitfire seats that have been stained black. I would like to return them to the original Midnight Blue that shows beneath th
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00266.html (6,592 bytes)

174. Re: InsuranceSpitfire (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 17:13:52 -0400
Since I've recently acquired my 4th Spitfire or GT6, I've been checking out Classic Car Insurance and reviewing several listings from members of the list. I just talked with a representative from Hag
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00510.html (15,359 bytes)

175. Re: Keys... (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 23:00:19 -0400
I have a 68 Mk3 and had a key made at my local ACE HARDWARE. At first they said they had no blank like mine. Then the old guy helping me pulled of the display a padlock key blank that was perfect. A
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00675.html (8,400 bytes)

176. Re: Quiller Triumph (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <MIKEROSS@Prodigy.net>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 13:26:04 -0400
Hi Joe, I've been looking far and wide for the rear glass for an early Spitfire removable hardtop. Quiller was the only source I found at a reasonable price. They quoted $193. including shipping and
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00736.html (8,100 bytes)

177. EARLY SPITFIRE HARDTOP (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 20:57:36 -0400
The hardtop assembly for Mk1 through Mk3 is being remanufactured and is available from Rimmer Brothers in the UK. I got a price quote today for the complete assembly with all seals, headliner, glass,
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00871.html (7,212 bytes)

178. Re: Tire wobble (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 17:41:34 -0400
This happened to me 30 years ago in a Mk2 Spitfire. Turns out I had bent the half axle. I too swaped the whole axle/hub assembly with one I found in a parts yard. Mike Ross '67 Spitfire (soon to be
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00985.html (8,678 bytes)

179. Re: does anyone have an Oil pressure gauge recommendation apprearance wise? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 22:14:11 -0400
You can find a whole line of Smiths gauges like your gas and temp gauges at http://www.xks.com/. Follow the link on the bottom right to the "sole distributor of Smiths Instruments". The Pressure gau
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00992.html (7,862 bytes)

180. Re: So, who wants to sell me a Spitfire OD tranny? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Ross" <mikeross@Prodigy.net>
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 21:39:30 -0400
Follow the link on my web page (http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross ) to Conversions Components under my LIST OF MODIFICATIONS PLANNED. They have a conversion for a Toyota 5 speed. Mike Ross '67 Spitf
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01074.html (14,158 bytes)


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