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1. Re: Removing crankshaft nut on 1500 midget engine (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Fri, 1 May 92 12:41:57 EDT; An impact wrench works very nicely on this sort of thing (removing nus from things that spin). I think a 1/2" wrench would be sufficient. Good luck,; /html/british-cars/1992-05/msg00018.html (7,232 bytes)
2. Re: bearings for 1500 (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Thu, 7 May 92 14:55:40 EDT; I just heard from a brit car mechanic friend that Vandervall was bought out by a competitor whose name escapes me. He said that there is speculation that some of the Vandervall products not made by t; /html/british-cars/1992-05/msg00157.html (6,630 bytes)
3. Re: Help - Spitfire suspension (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Thu, 14 May 92 11:22:35 EDT; jonb@oasis.icl.co.uk (Jon Bradshaw) is having Spitfire problems: The ball joint is at this end of the wish bone ==> | / \ / \ The ball joint consists of a squarish base that is bolted to the arms of; /html/british-cars/1992-05/msg00286.html (7,887 bytes)
4. Early Spitfire OD tranny (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Mon, 20 Apr 92 10:30:52 EDT; I have recently come into possession of an OD transmission for a MkIII Spitfire. It is complete except for the 3 rail shift assembly. I have an extra one for the non-OD tranny that I can use but it d; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00404.html (7,587 bytes)
5. Re: Reupholstery -- Spitfire seat foams (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Wed, 22 Apr 92 09:46:14 EDT; Another option is to take your seats to a local auto upholstery shop and let them do it. I had the seats for my spitfire done for $85 each and I basically gave them the frames and said build me some; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00490.html (7,778 bytes)
6. Re: TR-3 restoration help? (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Tue, 28 Apr 92 16:33:40 EDT; The 3 body can be lifted off a frame and carried around by 2 people. Surprisingly, this is true even if there is significant rust in the sills, floors, etc... Leaving the doors on should only add to; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00662.html (7,326 bytes)
7. Re: TR-3 restoration help? (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Tue, 28 Apr 92 16:43:20 EDT; This seems like serious overkill, unless the sills are REALLY trashed. I carried my spitfire body all over creation with no supports, no doors, and no damage - one person on each corner.; /html/british-cars/1992-04/msg00663.html (7,495 bytes)
8. Re: MGA, Big Healey 4 Sale in MN (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Village Idiot); Date: Mon, 2 Mar 92 09:13:57 EST; ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What does this mean?; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00004.html (6,573 bytes)
9. Re: Help with 2 Spitfires for $1500 (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Village Idiot); Date: Tue, 3 Mar 92 09:29:11 EST; so If they both run, this is an ok price. If the "rebuilt" engine is well done, then this is probably a good price. The hard top is a bonus as they are fairly hard to find. They are also hard to get; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00038.html (9,010 bytes)
10. Re: Sunbeam Harrington LeMans (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Village Idiot); Date: Tue, 3 Mar 92 09:36:57 EST; nothing The Tiger was featured in British Car last year and I'm pretty sure that there was a picture of a Tiger LeMans running at some vintage race. If I think of it, I'll try to dig it up.; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00040.html (7,283 bytes)
11. Re: TR Windscreen Replacment (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick (Spidiot Savant)); Date: Wed, 18 Mar 92 10:16:28 EST; [Description of process deleted] Well I tried Dick's technique last night and it worked like a charm. I used a piece of rope a little bigger than Dick recommended (5/16 vs. 1/8") and next time I thin; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00338.html (8,121 bytes)
12. Re: My Spitfire 1500 wants a new carb (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick (Spidiot Savant)); Date: Thu, 26 Mar 92 12:13:06 EST; I think the conventional wisdom is that the side draught is a better performer but is worse on economy. I have not seen any direct comparison to back this up however. Yes, I don't think you'll have; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00480.html (8,105 bytes)
13. Re: Magical Rust Conversion Liquids (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick (Spidiot Savant)); Date: Fri, 27 Mar 92 11:05:06 EST; I used some stuff from Eastwood that seemed to work pretty well. It is a watery liquid that I applied with a window cleaner-type spray bottle. The metal that I treated had been cleaned then left to s; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00498.html (7,828 bytes)
14. Re: Spitfire Differential (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Mon, 30 Mar 92 08:36:05 EST; It is probably worn ring and pinion gears. Unfortunately, this is not that easy to fix. The gears are a little steep in price (~$250). There are some shims between the pinion gear and the main beari; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00524.html (7,506 bytes)
15. Re: And yet another wiring question. (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Mon, 30 Mar 92 10:47:00 EST; I would try mineral spirits on a rag (after getting the worst of it off with a tooth brush or something). I did this on mine and the wrapping held up okay. Good luck; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00531.html (6,991 bytes)
16. Re: LBCs in the movies (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael Burdick); Date: Tue, 31 Mar 92 12:49:59 EST; In Three Men and a Baby, the bad guys drove a TR6.; /html/british-cars/1992-03/msg00565.html (6,423 bytes)
17. Re: Why are wires such a pain? (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael D. Burdick); Date: Wed, 4 Dec 91 08:38:29 EST; Can you seal them with silly-cone or something to eliminate the need for a tube?; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00066.html (7,828 bytes)
18. Re: Spitfire Thermostat (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael D. Burdick); Date: Wed, 4 Dec 91 14:49:33 EST; Do you have it pointed in the right direction?; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00080.html (6,810 bytes)
19. Re: More on paint (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael D. Burdick); Date: Thu, 19 Dec 91 15:48:21 EST; You might try a pressurized pot if a HVLP system is not attainable. You can spray at a lower pressure which reduces overspray and you don't have that cup hanging off of the gun. All of the sudden, p; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00465.html (7,422 bytes)
20. Re: More on paint (score: 1): Author: spit@neuro.duke.edu (Michael D. Burdick); Date: Fri, 20 Dec 91 09:30:28 EST; HVLP is High Volume, Low Pressure. It is the "New Wave" of paint application I'm told. It is supposed to greatly reduce overspray, which makes it economically as well as environmentally attractive.; /html/british-cars/1991-12/msg00482.html (7,611 bytes)

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