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241. Re: Spit wiper motor ?? (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 10:09:04 -0500; Slow running can come from dried-out lube in the motor gearcase or actuator cable. I disassembled and re-lubed mine. Sorry I don't recall messing with the park position stuff. The half-swipe could b; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00060.html (7,945 bytes)
242. re:rollbar mfgs (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 10:01:16 -0500; How about http://www.ioportracing.com/rollbar.htm No personal experience tho' Ed. Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire (Less likely to roll with skinny tires on it!); /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00061.html (6,721 bytes)
243. Re: Intermittant rear driveline grinding -- but it's almost (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 10:13:39 -0500; Snippage Good one. The soda-can shim thing might help here. You didn't indicate how much time elapsed since your repair, but have you been faithfully greasing the UJs? If not, first inject them with; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00062.html (8,892 bytes)
244. Re: Top Down (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:11:02 -0400; I would revise Bob's procedure as follows: 1. Release latches top of windshield (removes the tension on the top) 2. Unsnap hoodsticks 3. Unzip rear window so it falls, uncreased, into car.(Maybe it w; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00228.html (8,571 bytes)
245. Re: Things that go clunk (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 09:07:24 -0400; Larry, before you go for u-joints, check the tightness and condition of the radius rods (a.k.a. trailing arms, with rubber bushings), vertical link, and the four bolts holding the brake backing plate; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00247.html (7,408 bytes)
246. Re: Headlight removal (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 08:43:17 -0400; And to further answer the question, I believe the 'snap-ring' is the chrome retaining ring around the headlight itself, found on the older Spits only (Mk1 & 2?). IIRC, the '77 lamp retaining ring is; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00248.html (8,401 bytes)
247. Re: VTR sites????? (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 15:36:18 -0400; I always enter the VTR's site thru the Scions of Lucas page http://www.team.net/sol which includes the vendor lists and classified adverts too. What area of the world are you from? I'm sure many Lis; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00260.html (7,142 bytes)
248. re:gas (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 15:25:50 -0400; <snip> Is THAT where those pretty rainbows on the water come from??? (I can kid about it 'cause I live in NJ too!) Atwell Haines Succasunna, NJ "Why are they called apartments, when they're all stuc; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00261.html (7,269 bytes)
249. Re: engine clicking (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 20:27:29 -0400; Before I Well Ryan, rather than speculate what it is over the ether, how about trying to narrow down the source of the noise? You could invest in an automotive stethoscope. Or, even cruder, you could; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00266.html (7,404 bytes)
250. Re: stalling spitfire (somewhat long) (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 21:15:50 -0400; You forgot to mention if you are running the original Zenith-Stromberg carb. If so maybe we can help. First look over the engine compartment and make sure all your vacuum lines are snug and secure.; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00268.html (9,874 bytes)
251. Re: more info on my stalling spitfire (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:37:28 -0400; diaphragm Yeah That's a good reason, Kris. A Britcar mechanic locally says he replaces the diaphragms as a tune-up item. If you do make sure you line up the dimples correctly... Atwell Haines; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00274.html (7,169 bytes)
252. Re: advise needed on pertronix ignitor (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 22:37:55 -0400; Chris, The Lotus community has been installing the Pertronix ignition in their cars for years, so I'm sure it can be done. Unfortunately I'm not real familiar with the insides of a Spitfire points di; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00338.html (7,764 bytes)
253. Re: ZS carb question! (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 22:44:11 -0400; The original Spitfire carb is a 150CD E. I had no problem ordering a kit from Moss. Very complete. Being a simple carb, it is easier to rebuild than a Weber! A real piece of cake compared to a Dellor; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00421.html (8,344 bytes)
254. Re: Air Cleaner Bolt Shearing (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 06:47:05 -0400; I agree with Joe. Greg, you _do_ know that the original air cleaner hardware consisted of shoulder bolts with rubber washers under the heads? They don't seem all that strong to me (as if they should; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00424.html (9,940 bytes)
255. Re: Air Cleaner Bolt Shearing (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 22:23:37 -0400; bolts applied Randy, The carb's flange that the bolts thread into is open in back. That's why I believe the solution is to use a shoulder bolt as originally equipped. With all this talk of sheared bo; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00439.html (8,051 bytes)
256. Re: Weber site? (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 20:57:39 -0400; http://www.webercarburetors.com/index.htm Almost too simple. No? Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire NOT with weber carb....; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00521.html (6,811 bytes)
257. Pads under carpets WAS: Tunnel padding (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:04:39 -0400; Chris < sounds of thoughts churning inside skull> OK, my '79 with the original carpets has NO insulation under them. Anybody know if the factory put something (like jute) under the carpets? Atwell Ha; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00522.html (8,063 bytes)
258. Re: Yugo (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 20:53:50 -0400; A Suzuki 4X4 sold by Chevy in the USA. Chevy just last year dropped the Geo line of cars for their captive imports, now they are badged as Chevy Trackers. The restyled Suzuki is the Vitara. Atwell "h; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00703.html (7,993 bytes)
259. Re: SPRING!!! (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 10:42:20 -0500; Yeah, here in the Mid-Atlantic sates, the first Spring flowers are pushing above the earth. Time to stow the hood (convertible top) I guess! Answers: anything made of rubber or foam. Yes. No, have it; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00003.html (7,809 bytes)
260. Re: Overdrive story (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 11:24:32 -0500; As long as your tranny tunnel is off, you can check the wiring and solenoid as follows (a bit generic since I don't have the manual in front of me): Solenoid disconnected from all wires: a very low; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00005.html (9,435 bytes)

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