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1. Re: 1500 Tranny Conversion (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 15:58:21 EST5EDT; I've looked around quite a bit, but no on seems to be doing 5 speed conversions to Spitfires or your era Midget. Mini Mania in CA offers a 5sp conversion for the earlier midgets. Check it out at: ht; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00125.html (8,530 bytes)
2. Re: Marvel Mystery Oil (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 15:57:28 EST5EDT; I can't vouch for it's effectiveness as a hand cream, and it seems a bit thin when I use it in the dashpots on my 4A.... ...but as an upper cylinder lubricant (rings, valves guides, combustion chambe; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00234.html (7,458 bytes)
3. Timing chain Upgrade (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 17:19:37 EST5EDT; Hey guys, Is it possible to fit a TR6 double row timing chain to a Spitfire? Perhaps a TR6 timing cover could be modified to fit? The engines are quite similar in many ways.... Just getting around to; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00242.html (6,600 bytes)
4. Re: Why do you drive/conversions (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 13:28:16 EST5EDT; All IMHO... 1. People who ask this question are like children who wonder what the big deal is about sex... 2. If you have to ask, you probably haven't done it. And if you did it, but didn't enjoy it,; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00444.html (7,659 bytes)
5. Spit Diff (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 13:38:06 EST5EDT; I have a brand new NOS TR7 auto diff (just the ring and pinion, center section and front case), I think it's a 3.27 or 3.07. Could I use this center section as the basis for an upgraded Spitfire/Hera; /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00494.html (6,524 bytes)
6. Re: Steering Wheel Pulling (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 12:45:48 EST5EDT; Be careful when using Pat C's method of steering wheel removal! It's possible actually) to give oneself a fat lip or black eye when the wheel lets go. Please, please don't ask me how I know..... Chri; /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00178.html (9,272 bytes)
7. Re: Rebuilding Head (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 14:14:20 EST5EDT; I paid about $375 for a COMPLETE head rebuild a a reputable local engine shop. This included ALL new exhaust valves, hardened seats, a 3 angle valve job, hot tanking, magnaflux, enamel paint, .060"; /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00232.html (7,459 bytes)
8. Re: MKIV harness question (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 13:19:56 EST5EDT; I think you have found the semi-mythical dimming relay. My EARLY MKIV (FK4084L Dec. '70) didn't seem to have it ...or even a place for it in the wiring harness. Its main function was to DIM the tail; /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00332.html (7,226 bytes)
9. Graeme Park British Car Show -- Sept. 26th (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 16:19:33 EST5EDT; I just wanna put out the word on this show, which I haven't seen advertised else... Is anyone on this list going to this show, sponsored by The Philadelphia Area Triumph Network? I picked up a flyer; /html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00365.html (7,611 bytes)
10. Spitfire Specials (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 10:25:39 EST5EDT; Specials? I'm interested in getting some developmental suggestions from some of you guys, and hearing if you have some information that could be added to the various sections. Full credit will be giv; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00039.html (6,788 bytes)
11. Re: Spitfire Specials (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 14:01:18 EST5EDT; Thanks for all the offers to read my article on Spitfire specials. I think I have enough readers for the moment.... but don't get frustrated if you offered to read and I haven't sent you anything yet; /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00107.html (6,950 bytes)
12. Re: Shock ID (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 10:06:24 EST5EDT; If they're not worn out they're probably better. I think the gas shocks were an option form the MKIII onward. My early, early MKIV (12/70) had had rear shocks marked Pressureized / DeCarbon ... they; /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00260.html (6,815 bytes)
13. Re: Headlight Aiming (score: 1): Author: "Chris Lillja" <Chris_Lillja@pupress.princeton.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 09:27:28 EST5EDT; Chris Kantarjiev(?) has a great article on just this at the Dimebank Garage site: http://www.dimebank.com/tech/Light-up.html Christopher M.Lillja Marketing Associate Princeton University Press Tel:6; /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00278.html (6,811 bytes)

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