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1. [Spit] Testing a new email - please delete (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:45:12 -0500
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/html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00021.html (6,103 bytes)

2. RE: [Spit] clutch pin query (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:50:09 -0500
Hi Jim, It's been 4-5 years since I did the clutch in my '74 Spit, but I remember having the same questions. The sleeve that you see in the catalog is what holds the pin in. As I recall, it looked li
/html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00034.html (8,417 bytes)

3. [Spits] Moisture from a concrete floor? (score: 1)
Author: bill@gingerich.us
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:01:06 -0700
Over the years, I've heard various comments about moisture coming out of concrete floors and speeding the rusting process of metals stored on it. You know, like a project car sitting in storage for
/html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00084.html (7,587 bytes)

4. Re: [Spits] Tail and dash light Gremlins (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:51:13 -0500
I'll second the fuse idea. As I recall the tail lights and dash lights are on the same fuse. It's the middle one. Bill G OKC, OK '74 Spit, etc. Guys, When I first got my '78 Spitfire in 2000, I had i
/html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00089.html (9,916 bytes)

5. [Spits] OD shift lever for a 3 rail box (score: 1)
Author: bill@gingerich.us
Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:46:58 -0700
I have assembled all of the parts to convert the gearbox in my '74 Spit to OD - except the shift lever. I know these are kind of like hens teeth, but figured I'd ask. Does anyone have one they would
/html/spitfires/2007-07/msg00010.html (7,200 bytes)

6. [Spits] Early Spitfire part needed. (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2007 22:21:52 -0500
Sorry to bomb the lists, but since I don't know who is where these days.. A friend in Minnesota is looking for a part for his '63 Spitfire. In his words, "I am in need of purchasing possibly two, bu
/html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00004.html (7,101 bytes)

7. [Spits] Clutch questions (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:12:14 -0500
My '74 Spitfire has been sitting for a few months because of that all too common problem where the clutch drags even though the pedal is completely depressed. Today I decided to see if I could find t
/html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00006.html (7,972 bytes)

8. Re: [Spits] Clutch questions (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:16:38 -0500
Wouldn't dropped thrust washers cause the oil pressure to be near zero? Mine is 80 PSI at idle cold. I will try to put an indicator on the crank pulley to be sure. I also believe I'm not getting ful
/html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00009.html (7,385 bytes)

9. [Spits] '66 GT6 Mk I for sale (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:44:09 -0500
Greetings all, It pains me to do this, but the 66 GT6 project car I have must go. When I bought it 2 = years ago I thought I would be able to restore it. Perhaps my original ambition was wishful thi
/html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00035.html (8,022 bytes)

10. [Spits] Clutch resolution (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:02:20 -0500
A couple of weeks ago I had posted about the clutch problem I was experiencing with my '74 Spit. I suspected that I'd lost the clutch arm pivot pin, and had tried to replace it with a bolt without r
/html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00000.html (7,294 bytes)

11. [Spits] Fuel line (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:56:06 -0500
It appears that I need to replace the metal fuel line from the tank to the firewall on my '74 Spit. Is there anything special about that pipe, or can I use generic fuel pipe from my corner parts stor
/html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00021.html (6,841 bytes)

12. [Spits] Seat modifications (score: 1)
Author: bill@gingerich.us
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:06:47 -0700
I'm 6' 4" and as a result, my head sticks up rather high when driving the Spitfire. I find I must recline the seat back rather far to see out the windshield. While this works (been doing it for 8 ye
/html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00027.html (7,720 bytes)

13. [Spits] On the block once again. (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:27:56 -0500
You've all seen this ad before. I'm hoping to sell a '71 GT6 project car. I bought this car about 7 years ago to save it from the scrap pile, and haven't done anything with it. The car is mostly the
/html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00049.html (7,450 bytes)

14. Re: [Spits] GT6 overdrive switch (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 19:49:36 -0600
I'm in the process of getting ready to add OD to my '74 Spitfire. It is setup the same way as the '73 GT6. There are a few more things that you'll need to find besides the switch. The switch itself
/html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00027.html (8,214 bytes)

15. [Spits] '66 GT6 Mk I for sale (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:47:54 -0600
Greetings all, Some of you might remember this posting from several months ago. The deal I made then has fallen through, so I m throwing it out there again for the consideration of all. It still pain
/html/spitfires/2008-03/msg00006.html (8,785 bytes)

16. Re: [Spits] Spitfire Leg Room (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:25:54 -0500
Joe & company, Surgery is a bit extreme, but it beats the method I was forced to try. I was 6-6 prior to the meeting of my motorcycle and the station wagon going the wrong way on the freeway. Almost
/html/spitfires/2008-03/msg00033.html (9,977 bytes)

17. Re: [Spits] Spitfire Leg Room (score: 1)
Author: bill@gingerich.us
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:56:21 -0700
I can vouch for the towel idea. I do that all the time. I may investigate modifying the pedals. Interesting idea I hadn't really considered. Bill G -- Original Message -- Subject: Re: [Spits] Spitfir
/html/spitfires/2008-03/msg00048.html (10,384 bytes)

18. Re: [Spits] GT6 Commission Numbers (score: 1)
Author: bill@gingerich.us
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:15:12 -0700
The chassis tag might be a better choice for finding what was original. It seems less likely that the chassis was swapped in addition to the commision plate. Bill G -- Original Message -- Subject: Re
/html/spitfires/2008-04/msg00008.html (8,542 bytes)

19. Re: [Spits] Vacuum port (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 16:23:41 -0500
While I'm not an expert in vacuum dynamics, I would think in this case that vacuum is vacuum. If you're just looking to connect the distributor, any port on the manifold should work. I think that yo
/html/spitfires/2008-05/msg00036.html (7,815 bytes)

20. Re: [Spits] [TR] noisy (?) alternator '78 spitfire (score: 1)
Author: "Bill Gingerich" <bill@gingerich.us>
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:53:28 -0500
It's also a good idea to run a larger "charge" wire from alternator to solenoid to handle the higher output current. BillG Newalla, OK --Original Message-- From: spitfires-bounces+bill=gingerich.us@a
/html/spitfires/2008-07/msg00043.html (9,595 bytes)

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