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Subject: sLOW sPIT
From: Bob Greene <rgreene@whoi.edu>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 14:25:52 -0400
1979 Stock Spitfire.   
    Very slow acceleration. The car runs very, very  well, but won't get 
out of it's on way. I've had many spits, none have been this gutless, 
that I can remember. I just drove my friends 1980 spit, & it had allot 
more acceleration than mine.
    I have advanced the timing, slight increase in performance but not 
enough. I thought maybe a hung up brake caliper, but none seemed warm to 
the touch after driving it? Carbs seem to run good?
    Maybe a restriction in the exhaust (the car sat outside for a couple 
of years before I purchased it).
    Any suggestions?
    Bob Greene
76 TR6 & 79 SloSpit
www.capecodbritishcarclub.org





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