I see others have answered at least some of the questions, but I am
going to throw in my 2 cents worth.
2. Probably the float, but check the sender as Alan Lemen suggested.
Especially if the temp gauge seems right.
3. I haven't done the trim on a Spitfire, it wasn't hard on a TR250.
However, be aware that after you replace it, you will probably have a
gap within a year or two as the plastic trim shrinks. So make it as
longa as possible and possiblw get an extra clip or two to put on when
the gap starts showing.
4. My cover is hinged at the top.
Roger Elliott
Dave Willner wrote:
>Need a little help with the following:
>
>1. Car's RPMs are about 1000 when starting (choke engaged) and when I knock it
>down the choke the RPMs drop to around 850 which I believe is normal. The idle
>is a little rough, not bad really, until it warms up for about 10-15 mins and
>then the RPMs gradually climb to around 1200 - 1300 where is runs very smooth.
>Is this normal, if not, is there is a simple fix, should I be looking at
>something else?
>
>2. Fuel gauge reads 1/4 tank after fill up. Temp is fine, so I'm thinking
>stabilizer is OK. Possibly a leaky float on the sender, or something else? A
>while back someone mentioned a cheap Lotus float that fits, if so, does anyone
>have any contact info?
>
>3. Windshield trim - how painful is this to install. Mine seems to have gaps
>top and bottom the finishers can't hide which bugs me.
>
>4. I replaced the trunk lock ass'y and attached the original "swingout" cover
>that's held on with a spring and a pin. Mine was hinged from the bottom, but
>lately I saw one hinged on top (which to me makes better sense?) and was
>curious as to was is more common.
>
>5.Still looking for a pair of dealer supplied trim rings (excellent condition)
>these are the duller aluminum ones with the square edges, not the highly
>polished stainless repros.
>
>As always, I appreciate the help, thanks.
>
>Dave Willner
>59 TR3A Apple Green
>80 Spitfire Carmine Red
>70 BSA 441 Victor Special
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