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21. Re: To swap or not to swap (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 8:48:59 PST; Absolutely agree. If one was to put in a higher horsepower engine with more torque and expect to apply all that it had through the spit differential and axle system, crunch. Kinda like that spit on e; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00319.html (7,715 bytes)
22. RE: Steering Wheel Alignment Question (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 12:45:20 PST; I would suggest you make sure that the steering lock is working properly at the same time. If you adjust the column where it attaches at the steering box you may get the lock to have to be engaged on; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00368.html (8,424 bytes)
23. re: Parts cars (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 8:54:32 PDT; Alex wrote "Wanted: Parts cars, got a spit for parts..email me, will p/u and away!East coast to Ohio! Early spits preferred!" Alex, Are you some sort of corporate pirate out to claim all our parts ca; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00034.html (7,676 bytes)
24. Leaning out a Stromberg (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 9:01:00 PDT; This is on a '74 Calif Spit that is yet to pass smog. It now passes visual and functional but not the emissions. Here's the facts: Compression 1 to 4: 110, 115, 110, 110. Full EGR system-working prop; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00282.html (8,011 bytes)
25. Re: Leaning out a Stromberg (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 8:29:39 PDT; 1. The vacuum advance is tested and working properly. I don't believe I have a Dizzy, a dizzy?. My vac line runs from the carb's back to the distrubutor, I have points, not electronic ignition. 2. I; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00319.html (8,913 bytes)
26. re: Piston needed!! (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 11:59:57 PDT; I have a set of four 1296 pistons, two have holes burnt throught the top, two are ok. I'll measure them and let you know what size. Price is free. Rob /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// o; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00499.html (6,582 bytes)
27. re: Anybody mucked about with one of these? (Jag IRS) (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 9:47:05 PST; I just looked over one of these Jag IRS rear ends on the back end of a T bucket hot rod. It was totally chromed out and had those typical huge wide tires affixed to them. The engine was a chevy with; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00606.html (7,698 bytes)
28. Spitfire Emissions Test: Pass!!! (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 15:12:10 PST; Finally after 7 months and 6 attempts at passing my spit finally passed visual, functional, and finally emissions in California. I finally have license plates, Cool! What did it take: loose the heade; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00629.html (7,816 bytes)
29. 69 and 72 1296cc compatability (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 11:03:08 PDT; Is there any difference between a 72 and a 69 1296 cc engine? Would the parts interchange between the two so the best parts of each could be combnined to make one? Looks to me like the 67 through 72; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00295.html (6,782 bytes)
30. Re: cardboard shroud (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 10:49:52 PDT; Engine shrouds My method for these is to use 1/4 inch plywood. I lay out the pieces for the fan and engine shroud so the wood grain is in line. Cut the pieces out. Use my propane torch to ligthly bur; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00520.html (7,409 bytes)
31. Carbon Cannister rebuild (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 8:24:13 PDT; Hello all, What is the method for rebuilding a later model Spit carbon cannister. I opened mine up. The whitestuff was saturated, the carbon was hard like glass. What has anyone used for the white st; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00353.html (7,207 bytes)
32. Re: Carbon Cannister rebuild-Completed (score: 1): Author: <rtgetzinger@scif.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 8:56:58 PDT; A stop at the local fish store provided most all needed to rebuild the cannister. Activated charcoal in a small milk box $3.11. Polyester filter material $1.29, it's like a big cotton ball. You can s; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00362.html (6,989 bytes)
33. re: Hub Removal Tool (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:32:40 PDT; Another alternative similar to Barry's is to take an old spent brake drum and weld a three or two prong puller to it.; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00095.html (7,759 bytes)
34. re: Zenith car very rich (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 8:27:37 PDT; First off was it running rich before the rebuild? What else was changed? The needle will make a difference, you must ensure that the set screw and the housing are in their proper position or the need; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00234.html (8,036 bytes)
35. EGR plumbing? (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 9:23:55 PDT; My '74 was officially certified a gross polluter. The EGR is always open due to constant vacuum. One picture showed the EGR vacuum line going around to the small pipe that exits from behind the choke; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00030.html (7,036 bytes)
36. Spit EGR plumbing? (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 13:39:54 PDT; My '74 was officially certified a gross polluter. The EGR is always open due to constant vacuum. One picture showed the EGR vacuum line going around to the small pipe that exits from behind the choke; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00031.html (6,954 bytes)
37. re: Spit EGR plumbing? (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 12:07:07 PDT; Thanks for the info Chuck. Apparently when the choke is engaged at cold startup there is a cut off that occurs as the choke cam at the carb opens, shuts off (or opens up the vacuum line reducing vac; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00034.html (7,471 bytes)
38. RE: Cylinder Compression (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 8:42:00 PDT; Or, for the repairman without the tools, cant he just squirt oil in the cylinder via the spark plug hole and do the check over again. The oil coating the rings,wall,piston thus blocking potential lea; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00313.html (7,446 bytes)
39. RE: Cylinder Compression (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 8:54:01 PDT; Can you briefly describe the proceedure of using the leak down and vaccum guage to determine the source of the leak?; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00315.html (7,290 bytes)
40. Re: sidemarker Rubber gaskets, are available (score: 1): Author: rtgetzinger@scif.com; Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 8:07:23 PDT; "...side marker rubber gaskets are still being manufactured, they just won't sell them to you. They are only available if you buy the complete light assembly." Not true, I got a set from Nigel at Spi; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00540.html (7,236 bytes)

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