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1. Clutch cylinder -Reply (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 11:28:17 -0600
I think I had the same problem recently with the brake MC. My problem was the MC was leaking internally. If the fluid rises when you depress it, then that is your problem. Note that this is right aft
/html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00073.html (7,869 bytes)

2. Newton Commercial -Reply (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 08:11:20 -0600
I bought my seat pads from them and they were very nice and accomodating. The pads were of good quality. I don't know anything about their seat covers, but hopefully this will help. Kevin Has anyone
/html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00233.html (6,916 bytes)

3. brit car day in new orleans (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 14:41:34 -0600
Any of you planning on attending the British Car Day in New Orleans this I'm thinking of entering my "still needs a lot of work" Spit. Kevin
/html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00527.html (6,595 bytes)

4. New Orleans car show: opinion (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 15:28:33 -0600
I just made it back from the car show and wanted to tell you guys that I was very impressed with it. Not that I'm a connoisseur of car shows, but it was so much better than it was two years ago and h
/html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00564.html (7,068 bytes)

5. greasy brakes -Reply (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 15:06:52 -0600
I've been pretty liberal with greasing my rear trunnions and I've never had grease get into the drums. I guess that is why that little hole is on top of the hub. You might try greasing the hubs with
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00047.html (7,348 bytes)

6. re: The return of: I have some clutch problems too (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 06:56:16 -0600
Regarding the pressure plate. With my spit, the "fingers" of the pressure plate started to get weak and thus I could not fully disengage the clutch. It began to act like I was losing hydrolic pressur
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00198.html (7,432 bytes)

7. RE: Radio Installation (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 07:39:45 -0600
I cut out a board to fit behind the seats, underneath the folded top. The board rests on the front and tilts at about 50 degrees connecting at the fiber board thingy in front of the gas tank. I have
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00200.html (8,364 bytes)

8. jammed bonnet catch -Reply (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1999 09:13:05 -0600
You should try putting your weight on the bonnet above the bonnet latch and try to release it with your weight still on it. This is how I solved it when mine was caught. I think it is servicable to a
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00041.html (7,215 bytes)

9. Montgomery AL (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Tue, 05 Jan 1999 20:36:19 -0600
Hello all, I may be offered a job in Montgomery in the near future, and I was hoping someone out there might be able to assist me, since I know nothing at all about the area. If you live near there a
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00103.html (6,362 bytes)

10. hardtop fit and color (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 09:29:13 -0600
My '79 spitfire is BRG and I recently received an aftermarket hardtop that I now need to paint. What color would you suggest? Stick with BRG or go for some contrast. Also, how tight should the side w
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00313.html (6,901 bytes)

11. soft brakes (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 10:02:29 -0600
I have bled and bled and bled the brakes just like the manual says. It sometimes feels like the more I bleed, the worse the pedal feels. I have replaced the original brake lines with stainless and th
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00316.html (6,792 bytes)

12. RE: hardtop fit and color -Reply (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:01:12 -0600
I purchased a new fiberglass one from a company called Smooth Line in I'm not ready to give an endorsement because I've had a few problems with the hardware, shipment, and now I'm concerned about the
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00320.html (8,000 bytes)

13. Spitfire Hardtop -Reply (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:10:14 -0600
Thanks, but I already purchased one. There are a few others on the list that might be interested, so I can forward this to them and see if any of them are interested. Let me know if you desire me to
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00322.html (6,982 bytes)

14. Spitfire Hardtop -Reply (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:49:49 -0600
Hey guys. Thought some of you might want to know about this. Please respond to him directly, and I have not interest yadda yadda. Kevin I noticed your posting on the Spitfire list re. your search for
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00324.html (6,721 bytes)

15. bench bleeding confusion (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:02:11 -0600
I just read the instructions for bench bleeding on VTRs web site. I'm a little confused and I hope someone can help. It sounds like the MC is to be mounted in the same orientation as when on the car.
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00344.html (7,143 bytes)

16. Re: bench bleeding confusion (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 17:40:32 -0600
AHA! I think that explains it! I was thinking that the horizontal position was for the reservoir, not the cylinder. For everyone that cares: The MC looked pretty dirty with rust and I couldn't think
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00357.html (7,956 bytes)

17. oil pan bolts -Reply (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 09:08:27 -0600
I don't remember where the long ones go. Don't torque those guys very much. The ones that go into that flimsy aluminum will strip VERY easily! Wish I could be more specific. Also, my pan is warped be
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00362.html (7,307 bytes)

18. PDWA thingy (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 18:15:12 -0600
I'm trying to get the inner most sleeve out of the PDWA thingy. I tried banging it against a piece of wood about 209 times, but it didn't work. Do any of you have any tips. BTW, I will hopefully have
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00375.html (6,728 bytes)

19. re: brake problems, help.. (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 18:28:17 -0600
Hey, that sure is similar to what just happened to me. I replaced all four lines with braided steel ones, rebuilt the rear cylinders and bled and bled and bled with no progress. It seemed like every
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00408.html (8,571 bytes)

20. Re: brake problems, help.. (score: 1)
Author: KEVIN EDDINS <EDDINSK@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 20:57:15 -0600
There is a discussion about it at www.vtr.org. Maybe it can avoid a large scale general discussion. I have nightmares about certain mail threads. Kevin About a year ago, the list mentioned something
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00415.html (7,730 bytes)


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