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21. More on Slave Cylinders (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Fri, 01 May 1998 10:38:55 -0700; Andy and List FWIW, my visual comparison of the aluminum and iron (longer) slave cylinders revealed the following: 1. Same 7/8 bore 2. Circlip stop for piston is same relative distance from front of; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00003.html (6,962 bytes)
22. Re: Spit parts needed (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 07:07:18 -0700; FWIW here is my experience on installing the OD in my MKII First, being a non-purist, I used a single rail tranny, since I also have a 75 1500 motor installed. I used a later model driveshaft (yes,; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00019.html (8,039 bytes)
23. Never been there, Never done that (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 20:26:25 -0700; My MKII Spit is bondoed (make that BONDOED), sanded, primed and ready to paint. This is all new to me. 1. What is the easiest paint to work with. I will be painting it bright yellow? 2. What are a co; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00027.html (6,944 bytes)
24. Paint Help Thanks (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 20:05:51 -0700; Tom and Joe Thanks for the painting tips. Humidity might be low enough Wednesday to to it. Will give you the results. (No laughing please.) I am always willing to learn something new. Last year it wa; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00048.html (6,394 bytes)
25. Re: Removing Rubber Bumpers (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 20:30:45 -0700; We remove the rubbers from both the front and rear of the 79 five years ago. The rear is very easy. All the hardware to the frame can come off too. The tidy chrome bumper without overriders fits rig; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00082.html (7,300 bytes)
26. Painting Accomplished. (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 19:09:32 -0700; Yellow. No, YELLOW. Actually Y E L L O W . That is what my car is For those that followed my queries and gave advice, thanks. All worked out pretty well. I used Dupont Centari Acrylic Enamel (I live; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00130.html (8,000 bytes)
27. Re: Painting Accomplished. (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 05:35:10 -0700; Yep, it is. In fact, my nephew has a later commission number MKII that is actually registered here in California as a 1966. It also has rotating door handles. -- Brian W. Neuschwander; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00138.html (6,892 bytes)
28. Re: Painting Accomplished. (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 18:02:03 -0700; I saw three early cars lined up in a driveway. The latch side of the jambs are very different. Some have asked if conversion to later type is possible. I would say not without sawing out the jamb an; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00154.html (8,034 bytes)
29. Mustfire or Spitstang? (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 18:11:02 -0700; Just one question, Will, is this home brew going to be a Spitstang? -- Brian W. Neuschwander; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00155.html (6,248 bytes)
30. Re: paintjob (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 19:40:29 -0700; I had real good luck with the centari. I used the hardener per the shop guys instructions. It worked great. I sanded the boot lid and repainted with impunity 24 hours later. It came out PERFECT. It; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00181.html (7,004 bytes)
31. Re: Welding on Gas Tank-WARNING! (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 19:48:03 -0700; Even if the tank has no gasoline fumes, it could have other explosive vapors from paint, welding process, etc. TAKE NO CHANCES. TRUST NO TANK. DO NOTHING YOU ONLY GET ONE CHANCE TO FAIL AT. If I reme; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00182.html (7,293 bytes)
32. Dutchmans Pipe (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:28:13 -0700; The only components not removed were the windshield frame, rotating door handles, tail lights, and headlamp buckets. I painted the metal part of the frame black, the offsetting trim for the yellow c; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00187.html (8,776 bytes)
33. Re: Welding on Gas Tank-WARNING! (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:34:20 -0700; The water displacement method is safest, but only works if the tank can hold the water, like not haveing a crack. You are OK here from what I understand. I think a lot of tank danger is that sometim; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00189.html (7,144 bytes)
34. Re: Electric Oil Pressure Guage (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 07:03:40 -0700; Tom and Tom Be careful on data from this location. The oil flow, from what I understand, gets there by passing through the rear cam bearing and scroll groove on the cam to attenuate the flow and pres; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00202.html (7,749 bytes)
35. Re: Unbending MK4 Body Shell - How to ? (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 08:28:57 -0700; Part of the problem may be the windshield frame bent backward. This happens over time as people use it for a handle to pull themselves up and out of the car. The other problem may be sill rot. Other; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00217.html (7,256 bytes)
36. Re: Yesterdays frustration... (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 08:32:41 -0700; Was I nervous screwing in on the bonnet latches! I am famous for over twisting the screwdriver and having it leave the screw under full force. I share your sentiments (and vocabulary) -- Brian W. Ne; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00218.html (6,785 bytes)
37. Stuck on Stupid (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 18:48:59 -0700; Sounds like the autochoke is stuck on stupid. Do this: Pull the choke unit off and cut a blanking gasket (no fuel passage holes). Reinstall. The car might be hard to start, but once warmed up, tune; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00248.html (7,304 bytes)
38. Re: remove sump on 1500 (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 18:44:01 -0700; Yes, you can. But remember to rotate the crank if the front throw or counterweight is down and preventing the front of the pan from sliding back. And remember, when you reinstall, the hardest bolt is; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00249.html (7,107 bytes)
39. BCW (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 08:31:23 -0700; OCMS RZR went up to Foothill College yesterday. Today "The Razor" goes to Santa Cruz. All on business, of course. Top down. In fact, I don't even carry the top in the car. (Now that is tempting El Ni; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00268.html (6,412 bytes)
40. Re: Stuck on Stupid WAS: I'm Crying "UNCLE' - ZS carb too rich (score: 1): Author: Brian Neuschwander <bwnbcg@sjm.infi.net>; Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 20:32:21 -0700; It is that glowing red catalytic converter that always troubled me. Perhaps that is why one of the local mechanics called those things "catasrophic perverters". When I was running (and I still need; /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00279.html (7,703 bytes)

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