- 61. Spitlist list - I'm ready for your data (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 13:53:00 EDT
- Fellow listers, I still have not settled on a name for the page so send ideas if you have them. I already got several good ones from some of you. Here is the data I would like to collect and post. Pl
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00163.html (12,236 bytes)
- 62. The Spitfires list rogues gallery (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 14:36:32 EDT
- Thats what I'm calling it for now until I get something better. So far everyone that sent me data has been added and it is online. Go take a peek, and tell me what you think. I plan on jazzing it up
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00206.html (6,596 bytes)
- 63. Rogues Gallery (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 14:20:38 EDT
- So far I only have 10 people on the list, and that includes me. There are still quite a few out there who said they would participate but I have not received anything from most of you. So please send
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00260.html (6,908 bytes)
- 64. Re: Spitfire Clutch Question (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 09:27:29 EDT
- When you said "it does not move at all" do you mean the clutch itself or the pedal? If you mean the pedal, I will have to defer to the wisdom of the list, but if you mean that you push the pedal to
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00414.html (8,041 bytes)
- 65. Cockpit heat (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 21:16:48 EDT
- This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --part0_903921409_boundary Content-ID: <0_903921409@inet_out.mail.aol.com.1> Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Ryan, Make sure your tunnel cover
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00526.html (12,780 bytes)
- 66. Re: Rough Running and Coolant (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 14:50:58 EDT
- Also, check the condition of the hose. If it has a crack/hole/loose connection it will not suck the coolant back in. Ever try to suck on a straw with a hole in it? You don't get very far. David Gate
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00696.html (9,898 bytes)
- 67. Engine Compartment Facelift (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 4 Jul 1998 15:56:45 EDT
- I will be getting a "new" engine block in a few weeks (thanks Joe) and am considering painting it along with my head and maybe the water pump. I figure that while the engine is out and being rebuilt
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00059.html (7,219 bytes)
- 68. Re: clutch slave cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 4 Jul 1998 20:34:34 EDT
- I have the same problem as Sam. I was just getting ready to pull my engine and in the process took the slave cylinder out. The cap is messed up just like his. I have been leaking fluid since I got th
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00063.html (9,086 bytes)
- 69. Re: clutch slave cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 00:27:50 EDT
- You have my vote. David
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00067.html (7,838 bytes)
- 70. Re: clutch slave cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 14:57:31 EDT
- If you find out let us know. Although Joe is sending me a good one, I'm sure there are others out there who could use one. Also, since I need to get a kit anyway, I might as well get one with a cap.
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00075.html (8,479 bytes)
- 71. Re: electrical damage (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 5 Jul 1998 15:00:24 EDT
- So what was it Ed? David
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00076.html (6,577 bytes)
- 72. Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 01:27:01 EDT
- I have never ordered anything from Lucas Girling. I couldn't find them on the web. How can I contact them? Do they have a web site or a catalog? David Gates
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00102.html (7,972 bytes)
- 73. Running real rough (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 23:56:16 EDT
- Heres the situation, any help would be greatly appreciated. My wife was out driving the '73 Spitfire 1500, enjoying the sunshine when she noticed the oil pressure dropped way down. It usually runs ab
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00179.html (9,615 bytes)
- 74. Re: Running real rough (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 01:40:20 EDT
- Thanks for the quick reply as usual. I checked the hose going from the valve cover to the carb as you suggested. It did have a little oil in it, so I cleaned it real well and cleaned all around the
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00183.html (8,982 bytes)
- 75. Re: Running real rough (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 03:19:02 EDT
- Thanks again Joe, Yes, the air cleaner is on top. But, the oil is not comming in from outside. I was able to watch it pretty close while running the engine. However, I took the valve cover off just t
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00184.html (9,004 bytes)
- 76. Re: Running real rough (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 03:46:19 EDT
- Thanks James, I will give that a try. I will need to go get a compression gauge first thing in the morning. I have done valves before so that should be no problem if thats it. I have never messed wit
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00187.html (8,651 bytes)
- 77. Re: Running real rough (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:58:15 EDT
- I'll catch you both, first - James, exactly what is swarf? Then Joe, No, I did not measure the pushrod travel. But when I found the push rod unconnected I looked at the rocker arm adjustment and foun
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00189.html (8,739 bytes)
- 78. Re: Running real rough (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 03:55:29 EDT
- Ok, first of all I just want to give a big thanks to everyone who chimed in on my inpromtu top side engine rebuild project. Everyone really made this project much easier. Anyone want to know what the
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00209.html (8,859 bytes)
- 79. Re: Odd problem with Spit (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 23:06:26 EDT
- I just had the exact same experience, only it was cylinder #2 (exhaust also). The head is currently off because the intake valve was stuck open on the same cylinder. The only thing that I came up wi
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00305.html (7,287 bytes)
- 80. Engine Block Repair. (score: 1)
- Author: GatesDavid@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 27 Jun 1998 23:55:57 EDT
- After reinstalling the head of my '73 Spit 1500 I found that it was leaking water out the #4 cylinder sparkplug hole. I took the head off again and upon closer examination discovered that there is a
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00321.html (7,362 bytes)
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