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21. Re: Viscous coupling / Fan clutch removal (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 21:37:01 -0600; You need to drive the shaft out with a drift ( read small socket) I did mine a few years back and it took quite a force as I hammered it out ( and back on the new one. Now I have a small shop press t; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00071.html (7,098 bytes)
22. Re: Coolant expansion bottle (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 21:38:39 -0600; Sounds like one is for the carbon canister of the emissions system perhaps? Alan; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00072.html (7,186 bytes)
23. Re: Coolant Expansion bottle (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2004 21:48:01 -0600; There are always places in the system where air gets trapped until the engine is run so that's why the level drops. Of course needs to get to temp up to open the thermostat to the radiator of course.; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00094.html (7,943 bytes)
24. Re: Spitfire Dash lights (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 08:23:07 -0600; Hmm. my buzzer on my 76 has a multi-pin connector and its just behind the glove compartment. The only "normal" unconnected ones are radio ( center) and map light ( right). The only thing I can think; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00119.html (7,898 bytes)
25. Re: Defroster hose (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 07:24:34 -0700; Tim, I usually take in the old one and match it up to something with the right shape and sizes and usually cut it down. Never had them try to order one. You could look on their sites on-line to see i; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00180.html (7,793 bytes)
26. Re: removing trans... (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 21:50:43 -0700; Dave, a couple of 4 in bolts with the head cut off and a slot cut in the end, screwed in to replace the outer two bolts that screw into the block at the top, make for guides for sliding off and on, p; /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00144.html (7,953 bytes)
27. Re: Thanks! and Air Rail bolt question (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2004 17:53:39 -0700; I went to my local nuts and bolts specialist and they had them, cost 25c or so a piece. Alan; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00047.html (7,834 bytes)
28. Re: Installation of Carpet set (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 13:55:53 -0700; Which is also the same stuff sold in the home improvement stores as a kit for insulating hot water heaters and comes with a roll of duct tape as well. Often for a much lower cost than the auto parts; /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00100.html (7,648 bytes)
29. Re: tag found in Spit 1500 (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 13:39:53 -0700; Walt, it sounds like it's probably from the soft top, soft top cover or They all were made of the same material with that logo on it. If you have an original part you will see the logo on the inside; /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00108.html (7,563 bytes)
30. Re: urgent help needed on ignition switch (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2003 18:57:01 -0600; Chris, my friend did this on his 74 TR6. It has the same internal parts as my 76 Spitfire. So I know it can be done on the non-column mounted switches. Not sure about the later column mounted ones. H; /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00022.html (7,682 bytes)
31. Re: GT6 Clock (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 08:16:45 -0600; I have made my own in the past. Most of those cheap wall clocks have a simple paper picture glued on the face. Simply open the clock and replace the picture. You can pick up those clocks at the $1 st; /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00040.html (7,021 bytes)
32. 1973 Ad with plane (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 19:32:17 -0600; Folks, our local club is putting in an event with a local air museum. Since the event is coinciding ( as near as we can) with Battle of Britain Day, does anyone have a 1973 ad than they could scan an; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00076.html (6,848 bytes)
33. Re: 1973 Ad with plane (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2003 21:33:29 -0600; Many thanks to those who responded and thanks for also sending direct and not bombing the list. I now have a couple to choose from. Much more than I expected. What a great list...... Alan /// spitfir; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00078.html (7,157 bytes)
34. spitfire running on (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 14:17:42 -0600; I have a friend with a spitfire which runs after the ignition has been turned off. It has a new switch. Only way to stop it is to remove the wire to the coil. It runs like normal not just brief run o; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00216.html (6,817 bytes)
35. Re: gear box lube (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 13:58:25 -0600; The only GL-4 that I have found reasonably easily available is the StaLube brand available from NAPA. I would have thought any NAPA would be able to get it for you. It does specifically say it will n; /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00006.html (7,858 bytes)
36. Re: gear box lube (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 14:18:45 -0600; Fred, 5 gal is a bit much for me although I am sure we could do a split like you. The StaLube comes in 1 gal. Never seen the Castrol on anyone's shelves even in the 5 gal size. Alan /// spitfires@aut; /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00008.html (7,750 bytes)
37. Re: oil filter help needed (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2003 12:01:25 -0600; Anne, there is one that I used to get from NAPA that fits, but I since changed adapters as it was not as easy to get as the 1374. I went and bought an adapter at the local hardware store - a plumbing; /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00113.html (7,744 bytes)
38. Re: trouble shooting "quiz" H-6 carbs (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 10:40:16 -0600; Fred, I had a couple of problems with my HS4 that I put on my Spitfire in similar manner. 1. return spring was not strong enough so I had to add additional one to pull the linkage back to idle as it; /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00143.html (8,296 bytes)
39. Flooding SU carb (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sun, 25 May 2003 17:25:06 -0600; I am having problems with my front SU HS4 carb. Rear one is OK. It only seems to happen when I stop the engine. Plugs are perfect colour, carbs are in sync. I did check and even replace the float val; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00310.html (7,345 bytes)
40. Re: Flooding SU carb (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 13:05:31 -0600; As of this morning I have extended the standard UK spec heat shield to give better protection. I also added a plate in front of the radiator to stop airflow from the grill going under the radiator (; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00317.html (8,765 bytes)

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