Welcome, Nigel!
Welcome to our "Spitfire Squadron"...
When I opened my email this morning and saw the name "Nigel"-for a brief
moment I thought "What'sNigel doing on the Internet!?"-Nigel being the name
of my spitfire...I really need to get a life!LOL
Laura G. and Nigel ('78 BRG 1500-All 3 spitfires can be seen on the Spitfire
Database!)
----- Original Message -----
From: Nigel Anderson <nigel.anderson@advancedeng.freeserve.co.uk>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 7:35 AM
Subject: new owners questions
>
> Hello listers,
>
> Finally I have purchased my dream car. Ever since my dad had one when I
was
> 7 years old, I have wanted one.
>
> Having been put off buying one over the 5 years of my driving experience
by
> such comments as "but it's so unreliable" & "It will cost you a fortune in
> repairs" I decided sod it, I want one and I want it now, I dont care how
> much it costs.( the last parts a lie, I do care how much).
>
> I'm now a proud owner of a 1979 Spitfire 1500 in russet brown with only
48K
> genuine miles, having only purchased mine 5 weeks ago I have already added
a
> further 1600 miles.
>
> The problem for me is that I am mechanically brain dead. Although this is
> something that I wish to change.
>
> I was thrilled to find this newsgroup with so many knowledgeable people
who
> are willing to help others with their spitfire related problems.
>
> Therefore I have some very simple questions that I hope you can answer.
> a.. My indicator doesn't flash (just a continuous light) on one side,
> but works fine on the other, hazard lights work well too. Can anyone tell
> me what part needs replacing? I guess the relay, but is there one for each
> side or a sepeate one for the hazards?
> b.. Can anyone recommend a good repair/service book that is ideal for
a
> novice?
> c.. I have a thin fuel pipe coming from the twin carbs that attaches
to
> the engine valance and drips petrol onto the floor, is this right?
> Many thanks,
>
> Nigel Anderson
> Hampshire, UK
>
>
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