I have a '75 and the air rail does indeed bolt into the head, sorry.
Maybe later models are different?
Glenn Bowley
'75 Spit
FM30644U
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JOrwin308@aol.com [SMTP:JOrwin308@aol.com]
> Sent: Monday, September 27, 1999 10:38 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Amateur Confusion
>
>
> HELP! I am trying to get my '78 Spitfire back to a somewhat legal status
> as
> far as emissions. The PO replaced the manifold with a homemade header,
> there
> is no air rail, and the air pump seems to have about 1 inch of play in the
>
> shaft. Also, the pipe from the air pump has been hacked off after it
> turns
> around the back of the engine.
>
> So, I am trying to figure out where the air rail is supposed to tap into.
>
> The head on the engine does NOT have passages for the air rail to bolt
> into.
> Is it supposed to bolt into the head, or the exhaust manifold? It is a
> Federal model if that makes a difference. Someone please tell me I don't
> need to replace the head as well!
>
> I have the Bentley manual for '75-'80 Spitfires, are there other books I
> should consider buying? TIA for your input.
>
> Peace,
> John
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