They go on the back of the engine on the manifold side. The engine lifting
bracket is held in place with these. I'm completing a rebuild of my 1500 at the
moment.
-=Chris
'79 Midget 1500
Chris King - cbking@alum.rpi.edu
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kvcbk/
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
Reply-To: "Gary" <garytash@charter.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 11:11:28 -0700
>I have recently rejoined the list after a long absence, and
>coincidentally have resumed work on my Spitfire 1500.
>I am ready to reassemble the engine, and notice that there are two head
>retaining studs that are longer than the the others. I can find no clue
>(and don't remember the disassembly 2+ years ago) as to where these two
>are fitted, or why. If someone can give me a little direction I'd
>appreciate it.
>
>Thanks
>
>-Gary
>1978 1500 in pieces at the moment
>Washington
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