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1. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] High gear hesitation (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 14:25:21 EDT
A good rule of thumb is low RPM low torque= fuel, high RPM high torque= spark. High load high speed missing would put me on the road to trouble shoot ignition, plugs, wires timing.
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00324.html (6,387 bytes)

2. Re: CNN reports BMW pays Phoenix to take over (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 13:27:53 EDT
I can see a bit of a difference in various countries style of car production that changes the feel of the car, but in the end its better to have more fun cars produced and available than to worry abo
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00407.html (8,966 bytes)

3. leaving the list (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Fri, 12 May 2000 16:18:08 EDT
Going off the list for a while, new job means I have to turn in this computer. Thanks for all the help.
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00507.html (6,078 bytes)

4. Re: Oil Update (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 11:22:12 EDT
Let us know what the oil pressure actually is and what he says its supposed to be.
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00235.html (6,368 bytes)

5. Re: Strange gnashing clatters/Timing chain (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 13:01:46 EDT
My understanding is that the Spit engine is a non interference design so if the valve is open when the piston is at TDC it should still have clearance, unlike my 1.8L Fiat 124 Spider that wiped the v
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00375.html (7,121 bytes)

6. Re: "Tire in a can" (was: RE: Suggested boot tools?) (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 14:49:20 EDT
I've had good luck with the tire plug kits. Get the one with the heavy duty T handles and get a can of glue instead of the tube. Usually can plug the tire with enough air left to get to a pump, other
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00486.html (8,020 bytes)

7. Re: "Tire in a can" (was: RE: Suggested boot tools?) (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 14:54:17 EDT
Now the stuff is non explosive, just check the can to make sure its not the old explosive stuff.
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00488.html (7,934 bytes)

8. Re: Oil pressure, emissions, and hood props, (oh, my) (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 13:44:23 EDT
That's the oil pressure profile that my 77 has. Been that way since I rebuilt it in Nov-Dec. My clearances were good when I measured, I was thinking maybe I need to rebuild the oil pump.
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00606.html (6,979 bytes)

9. Re: Radios - and BC Licencing (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 17:06:14 EDT
If people were serious about it, it wouldn't be fun.
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00694.html (7,589 bytes)

10. Fwd: Lights on - Tacho off! (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 10:12:31 EDT
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/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00835.html (7,679 bytes)

11. Re: Carbon canistor - Thanx (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 12:56:25 EST
Yes, the carbon canister bottom needs to be vented to air. The slight vacuum from the carb connection sucks up the stuff from the canister and the bottom connection provides makeup air to prevent a v
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00097.html (6,575 bytes)

12. Carb stuff (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 11:37:05 EST
I went ahead and swapped the diaphram/piston/needle assembly from one carb to another. The gunsens shows the mixture much more consistent throughout the RPM range. Now the only problem is the new pis
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00139.html (6,673 bytes)

13. Top header seal (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 14:02:48 EST
What's the trick to getting the header seal into the track on the soft and/or hard top? Its taken me about 30 minutes to get 3 inches worked into the groove and then it slipped out when I was working
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00142.html (6,828 bytes)

14. Re: Top header seal (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 15:20:54 EST
I'm using silicone spray lube.
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00145.html (6,640 bytes)

15. Re: 74 Is Alive!/elec. feul pump (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 12:11:44 EST
The problem with pumps is the suction side. They need a certain amount of pressure at the suction side (net positive suction head) to prevent cavitation (vapor forming due to the reduced pressure). T
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00375.html (7,859 bytes)

16. Re: Spit 5 speed (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 12:22:51 EST
Does someone make the cam for a spit OD to give OD in second? What are the drawbacks of just jumping out the trans. switch and having OD available in all gears?
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00376.html (7,576 bytes)

17. Re: Installing an Oil pressure Gauge (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 12:31:54 EST
If you get an electric gauge you will need another sending unit, the one for the light wont work, its just an on/off. You need a sending unit that changes resistance with changes in pressure and its
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00378.html (7,049 bytes)

18. Re: Why is the hub filled with grease? (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 13:08:01 EST
Could this have something to do with changes in grease technology? There used to be bearing grease then there was disk brake bearing grease that is now pretty much standard. It has a higher melting p
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00382.html (8,544 bytes)

19. Overdrive (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:17:57 EST
Every once in a while when I'm slowing down in second gear my overdrive engages on its own. I was thinking it may be due to the orifice being partially plugged. The Triumph Spitfire site says there i
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00464.html (6,473 bytes)

20. Re: teen driving (score: 1)
Author: RC1NUKE@aol.com
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 09:21:17 EST
My experience is that although some cars lead to more extreme driving because of there reputation or capability, any car is "too much car" if the driver is judgmentally impaired. And it doesn't alway
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00490.html (6,707 bytes)


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