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1. RE: GT6 Fuel Pump In A Spitfire? (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:54:47 -0400
Yes... otherwise when you start the car, the lever breaks off quite quickly and ends up in your oil pan.... ask me how I know... c. TO Spitlist Also don't some aftermarket fuel pumps need a spacer to
/html/spitfires/2005-10/msg00075.html (7,818 bytes)

2. RE: vopor lock (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 13:58:51 -0400
Sounds familiar... If you still have the original fuel pump, check to ensure it does not have a flat spot i.e. once warm it does not tend to stick. These devices are mechanical and therefore as they
/html/spitfires/2005-07/msg00011.html (8,103 bytes)

3. RE: Boot Rack on roundtail? (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:43:38 -0400
Steve et. al. I've had an idea for a while that might have some merit here so I'll throw it out and see what people think. Generally speaking because the Triumph frames are hollow and have mounting h
/html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00086.html (8,170 bytes)

4. RE: Two-tone interior? (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 09:48:12 -0500
Hey Dave, To repeat what everyone has said - do what works best for you... The only word of caution I would give you is: If you plan on doing something a little different seat wise (i.e. Miata seats
/html/spitfires/2005-02/msg00016.html (8,290 bytes)

5. RE: late spoiler (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 09:32:56 -0500
Hmmm.... My '76 had a spoiler - it was lost in an unfortunate incident with a raccoon at high speed (ok I was lucky I only lost the spoiler). That said, I a) think the car looks better without it and
/html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00020.html (9,087 bytes)

6. RE: International postage question (Shipping parts, no LBC but (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 18:47:43 -0500
Although I haven't shipped overseas, living in Canada and buying from the states, I always ask that things be shipped USPS rather than UPS. Believe it or not the reason is simple, USPS drops it at th
/html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00044.html (8,239 bytes)

7. RE: Wiring question: Thanks and one more question (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 09:42:39 -0400
Hi Matthew, If I remember correctly, the '76+ all used an OPUS electronic ignition. The plug you described mates with a ?female? adaptor that comes from the OPUS system mounted under the distributor
/html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00081.html (8,257 bytes)

8. RE: Spring Compressor (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 10:20:30 -0400
I tend to agree with Richard, it sounds like a DPO issue. As for things to be aware of post '76 is the OPUS electronic ignition. If and when you start having odd ignition problems, my experience is t
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00052.html (7,396 bytes)

9. Spitfire / TR6 Seats (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 13:06:58 -0400
I have an odd question that hopefully someone in either the TR6 or Spitfire group could answer. Were the same seats used in both the TR6 and Spitfire? More importantly are the bolt patterns the same.
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00058.html (7,204 bytes)

10. FW: crazy oil pressure (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 12:02:48 -0400
Was this perhaps on Saturday? I had almost exactly the same thing happen to me... I had just done the oil change, and this time used Valvoline 20/50. When driving on Saturday, all of a sudden I could
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00202.html (8,365 bytes)

11. RE: Door Panels (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 10:08:09 -0400
I too have made my own panels, however mine are secured slightly differently than the originals - actually I like the finish a little better. As Paul indicated there are three clearance holes around
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00078.html (8,816 bytes)

12. Engine Compartment - Cardboard Panels (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 11:15:50 -0400
I've been following along reading about Anthony's issue with over-heating and the possible solutions... Early on someone (I believe Richard) mentioned the importance of the cardboard panels in the sp
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00212.html (8,502 bytes)

13. RE: Engine Compartment - Cardboard Panels (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 12:52:30 -0400
After reading through various peoples thoughts... I think I might try the heavy plastic that Ken recommended simply because it gives me a nice cheap way to determine if there is any improvement befor
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00224.html (7,862 bytes)

14. RE: Speakers and batteries (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 14:49:18 -0400
As Richard mentioned, the Miata seats option has been tried by more than a few - Paul Tegler has a great site on how to install them. Personally, I really like them because they not only give you sp
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00046.html (7,852 bytes)

15. RE: Adhesive (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 13:19:15 -0400
I found one of the easiest things to work with is contact cement for any contouring of the interior vinyl in the car. Following the directions, it takes about 10 min for it to setup on each side (do
/html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00188.html (7,025 bytes)

16. RE: Speedo problems; turn signal relay vs. flasher unit (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:09:48 -0500
Unfortunately, I can't help too much with the second issue... however I can suggest an alternative for the first issue. I found the simplest way to solve this issue is to by-pass the service interva
/html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00060.html (7,908 bytes)

17. RE: dashtop is covered and in (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 12:15:54 -0500
I too have done a similar repair to my dash-top, however I found that a latex based caulking compound worked very nicely to fill the cracks. Once it has dried it can be shaped with a razor blade and
/html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00131.html (7,178 bytes)

18. RE: Wood dash (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 15:18:28 -0500
Although I don't have the plans, I can tell you what worked really well for me when I re-did my '76 Spit dash in cherry wood. To start, I bought a top guided router bit (bearing on the top of equal
/html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00007.html (7,620 bytes)

19. RE: Soft-Top preservatives (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 17:31:35 -0400
Being relatively new to owning a spitfire... I have previously keep quite on the list as I have found that most people seem to have more in-depth answers than I can provide. But with that said, I th
/html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00072.html (8,241 bytes)

20. RE: Soft-Top preservatives (score: 1)
Author: "Chris Foster" <cfoster@eppcon.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 11:37:23 -0400
My apologies, I spelt the name wrong - Meguiar's. Anyways, the web site on the bottle is www.meguiars.com, but there is also a link to www.meguiars.co.uk (and a number of other countries as well). G
/html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00086.html (7,254 bytes)

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