- 21. Radiator Recore Cost? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 10:37:59 -0700 (PDT)
- Hi everyone, Fixed my Spitfire's fuel delivery problem (turned out to be a bad pump), and took the car for its first drive in a couple of weeks. Upon returning, I let the car idle and opened the hood
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00040.html (7,220 bytes)
- 22. Mk3 Thrust Washer Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 09:56:26 -0700 (PDT)
- Hi Everyone, This weekend, I plan on replacing my thrust washers in my '70 Mk3 as a preventative maintenance procedure. I bought two sets: standard and (I believe) .05" (or is it .005") oversize set.
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00262.html (7,561 bytes)
- 23. Mk3 Fuel Tank Pickup? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 08:59:04 -0800 (PST)
- Hi Everyone, Well, about a month back I posted an issue with a strange fuel delivery problem. After more diagnosis, I can see that when this problem occurs, fuel flow is shut off between the tank and
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00355.html (7,519 bytes)
- 24. Strange Spitfire Fuel Delivery Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 15:49:59 -0800 (PST)
- Hi all, My '70 Mk3 (single ZS carb) has a strange, intermittent problem that is baffling (and frustrating and stranding) me. At random intervals, the car will seemingly lose all fuel delivery to the
- /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00028.html (9,318 bytes)
- 25. Got the gearbox out, new clutch in...and now... (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 20:32:29 -0700 (PDT)
- ...getting the gearbox back in my '70 Mk3. Doesn't seem to be working right now! I used the technique where the engine is jacked up 2-3" extra inches, and put the transmission on a rolling floor jack
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00092.html (8,415 bytes)
- 26. Where to buy Castrol LMA in SF? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 11:43:23 -0700 (PDT)
- Having just rebuilt both the clutch master and slave on my Spit, and having not yet filled the system with fluid, it sounds like I should find some Castrol LMA. Anyone know of a local source in the S
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00174.html (6,850 bytes)
- 27. Gearbox success! (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 10:22:42 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks to all who gave advice on the gearbox installation -- after correctly jacking up the engine at the _front_ of the oilpan, and some vigourous jiggling of the tranny, it slid right in like a hot
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00206.html (7,100 bytes)
- 28. '70 Mk 3 Clutch Replacement -- What to do? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 16:25:46 -0700 (PDT)
- Hi Everyone, Back again after being unable to connect for a few months. Next weekend, I am tackling clutch replacement on my '70 Mk3. So far, I have a 3-piece kit (clutch disc, pressure plate, throw
- /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00214.html (7,488 bytes)
- 29. Thrust Washer/Rear Main Seal Replacement on 1296cc (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:50:29 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks to everyone who replied regarding my imminent and upcoming clutch replacement. The scope of this repair has now expanded to include the rear main seal and thrust washers (after said good advic
- /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00238.html (7,925 bytes)
- 30. Machine Shop Recommendations in Silicon Valley (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 09:36:27 -0700 (PDT)
- I'll be R+R'ing the clutch in my '70 Mk3 and need to get the flywheel machined. Any list members in the SF Bay Area have any machine shops they'd recommend? I'll be doing the work down in Mountain V
- /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00259.html (6,979 bytes)
- 31. Lip-type rear main seal replacement? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:34:50 -0700 (PDT)
- Hi Everyone, So I've gotten all the way to the point where the rear main seal is out of the carrier (which is off the engine), and I am ready to put the new one in -- unfortunately, my Haynes and Chi
- /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00286.html (7,291 bytes)
- 32. Need help with Weber DCOE Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 09:59:28 -0700 (PDT)
- Hi Listers, Time for me to resurface with a question. I just purchased a used single Weber 40 DCOE 18 and Cannon manifold for my '70 Mk3. The carb had been sitting in a barn for years and was full of
- /html/spitfires/2006-06/msg00003.html (7,450 bytes)
- 33. Re: [Spits] gas mileage (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:27:57 -0700 (PDT)
- Wow...44 mpg. I recently drove my 1970 Mk3 (1296cc, single Stromberg, no OD) from Chicago to Iowa City, IA. Averaged 34.1 mpg for the trip. Seems like the OD really makes a difference! Adam '70 Mk3 '
- /html/spitfires/2008-08/msg00061.html (6,439 bytes)
- 34. [Spits] My Spitfire Featured In Fashion Shoot (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Rodnitzky <arodnitzky@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:15:33 -0700 (PDT)
- It's been a while since I've posted to the list, but thought some of you might find this fun. My '70 Mk3 was featured in a fashion shoot for IndiDenim, a Bay Area-based jeans company. Here it is! htt
- /html/spitfires/2011-07/msg00031.html (7,418 bytes)
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