- 41. rear wing trim (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 09:14:23 -0500
- I have some rust starting to bubble through on the wing side of the trim piece at the top trim piece on the rear wing. I'd like to take care of it before it becomes a problem if it hasn't already. My
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00738.html (6,898 bytes)
- 42. Oil seal (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 21:58:19 -0500
- In my rebuilding process I have become confused by removing the oil seal from the timing cover. My manual just says to do it carefully. Is there any trick or does it just have to be pried out? I'm af
- /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00803.html (6,559 bytes)
- 43. Re: List postings suggestion (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 12:06:58 -0600
- I wouldn't mind at all reading these types of stories. Chris Pappathopoulos
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00007.html (7,751 bytes)
- 44. head and carb ?s (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 12:29:11 -0600
- Does anyone know what the height of the head is on a '74 1500? I am asking so I can check if it has ever been milled. Also I may be mistaken, but I believe non USA 1500s came with HS4 SUs and the oth
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00009.html (6,722 bytes)
- 45. valve guides (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 12:27:03 -0500
- I am getting new valve guides for my '74 1500 and am wondering if anyone has experience with VBs stock and premium valve guide. The premiums are .001 smaller inner diameter, .002 bigger outer diamete
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00122.html (6,629 bytes)
- 46. Electrical system (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Thu, 08 Apr 1999 18:40:46 -0500
- Can my '74 1500 stock electrical system support a primary electrical fan, electric ignition, and electric fuel pump? Would I have to do the alternator conversion some one posted recently? Also, what
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00186.html (6,655 bytes)
- 47. a few questions (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 18:35:28 -0500
- 1. When ordering from Rimmer in the US do you have to pay any import duties or anything special over ordering from parts houses in the states? 2. I remember reading that VB's floor boards were no goo
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00433.html (7,408 bytes)
- 48. Re: pistons (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 13:34:56 -0500
- I just got .030 over pistons for my 1500. Ibought them from British Parts Northwest for $146 I believe. The pistons say .030 over on them. What you should do is measure the cylinder bore with a teles
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00552.html (7,555 bytes)
- 49. stock exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:18:20 -0500
- Since my car is not with me at school, does anybody know the diameter of the stock exhaust pipe? Thanks, Chris Pappathopoulos
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00740.html (6,290 bytes)
- 50. thrust washer (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:21:34 -0500
- I have measured my crankshaft endfloat at .010. My manual says it should be .004-.008. Do I need the .005 bigger thrust washers that VB and Moss sell, or is the excess endfloat caused by wear in my c
- /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00741.html (6,430 bytes)
- 51. Re: Factory Option (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 11:35:48 -0800
- My '74 Spit brochure lists a competition package. I do not know what this all contained. However if your car did not come with it, I am not sure if you could install the options it came with and be s
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00074.html (6,983 bytes)
- 52. British Sports Car (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:08:34 -0600
- Someone asked the other day if British Sports Car in Seymour, WI still existed. Yes they do, in the last issue of the Vinatge Triumphs of Wisconsin newletter they have an ad. It says they can be reac
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00197.html (7,287 bytes)
- 53. British Sports Car (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:07:52 -0600
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- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00198.html (6,929 bytes)
- 54. Re: Fwd: Up-Date Spring Re-Start (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 08:27:37 -0600
- I am no expert on this, but here is what I know. I am currently rebuilding my engine so I can take a good look at the cam. Assuming your fuel pump runs the same way mine does ('74 about 60,000 miles)
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00736.html (7,953 bytes)
- 55. thrust washer (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 08:22:53 -0800
- I am currently rebuilding my 1500 engine. Over winter break I took everything off except the crankshaft. I measured the end float at .010". My question is how do I get this back to where it should be
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00362.html (7,337 bytes)
- 56. Re: Grassroots Motorsports Web page revisions (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 02:58:29 -0800
- Chris Pappathopoulos
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00441.html (7,598 bytes)
- 57. Machine shop (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 11:32:26 -0800
- I am getting close to the point in my rebuild of looking for a machine shop. My question is how do you find a good one? I don't know anyone in my area to ask. Are the shops in the back of auto part s
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00639.html (6,596 bytes)
- 58. gasket removal (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1999 11:55:06 -0600
- Thank you for any information anyone has to give. Chris Pappathopoulos 74 Spitfire 1500
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00048.html (6,818 bytes)
- 59. carburetor ? (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 16:47:14 -0800
- Does anyone know how a dual DCOE setup compares to a dual SU setup on a 1500 for power. I am putting a higher performance cam in and will be investing in a new exhaust system when the money comes aro
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00520.html (6,804 bytes)
- 60. Re: petrol (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Pappathopoulos <ctpappathopo@students.wisc.edu>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 22:13:13 -0800
- We just covered octane in Chem 104. The oil companies usually add methyl tertiary-butyl ether, better known as MTBE to the gas to increase octane number. Thre are a few others they can add, but MTBE
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00683.html (10,000 bytes)
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