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41. Re: Thrust washer nightmare (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 14:56:30 EDT; It looks like the back flange of the crankshaft is cupped by wear. The thrust washers are entirely missing from their regular location. In other words, it looks like a mess Apparently the PO had a Th; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00126.html (7,605 bytes)
42. Re: Towed Home (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 19:00:16 EDT; I had the same problem when I first installed the Crane system. Set the spark plug gap to 0.025" (stock) If you opened it up expecting more voltage = bigger gap, that screws up the logic in the modul; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00374.html (9,127 bytes)
43. Ride(s) needed at Brekenridge (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 10:21:02 EDT; Anyone need a Navigator for the events Fri and Sat? I'll be there without a Triumph (sad but true). The Spitfire and Stag are staying home (neither on the road this year). I'm arriving Thursday after; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00146.html (6,871 bytes)
44. Re: Distributor setting (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 13:04:17 EDT; TDS of the firing stroke. Check the #1 piston rockers (first and second from front of engine) and make sure neither valve is open. Clark "If it's not fun why do it?" Jerry Greenfield Clark W. Nicholl; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00371.html (6,908 bytes)
45. Re: Clutch slave cyl re-install (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 20:14:34 EDT; Duh! Come on, get real..... The cylinder was installed wrong. The whole thing is 180 degrees off. The 2 bolts holding the slave assembly to the bell housing must be re-installed right way. Get a spee; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00246.html (7,574 bytes)
46. Re: Windshield woes (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 08:59:21 EDT; I've heard that modern replacement (non OEM) windshields are approx 1/8" short in width and height. This was in reference to an Audi A4 and described as similar for other makes also. Clark "If it's n; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00332.html (7,071 bytes)
47. Re: four thrust washers (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 22:57:30 EDT; I agree... Also try to remember just when the thrust washers are working the hardest. It is when you the driver have the clutch pedal depressed. Try to adjust your driving so that when the car is at; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00355.html (7,575 bytes)
48. Re: LBC's & age (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 23:59:39 EDT; I've owned spitfires since 1972, my present one since 1976. I have a garage and shed full of Spitfire and GT6 parts. My friends think the Spitfire is great, but would I recommend anyone buy one? With; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00496.html (7,620 bytes)
49. Dirt settles out of Synthetics? (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:59:35 EDT; I have never noticed this with Mobil 1 in my Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 with 108,000 miles on the clock. I just drained the oil after a long drive and 3000 miles on the oil and it's now sitting in 2 clea; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00563.html (8,417 bytes)
50. Re: Massachusetts classic car insurance (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 22:47:13 EDT; Just what is the bill all about? I can't get a copy online... http://www.state.ma.us/legis/history/s00771.htm If you want to email the whole committee, here they are: TMurray@senate.state.ma.us, DWil; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00123.html (7,637 bytes)
51. Re: Loud "click/clang" from rear end of Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 08:58:51 EDT; Check the brake adjustment. Could be the shoes moving after stopping the car.... or the "trunnion" bushing in the rear hub. "If it's not fun why do it?" Jerry Greenfield Clark W. Nicholls CWNicholls@; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00060.html (7,479 bytes)
52. Re: GT6 doors on a Spit tub. Been there.... (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 17:35:30 EDT; I installed 1967 GT6 doors on my 1968 Mk3 Spitfire way back around 1973. The wing windows were fantastic. I loved them. When driving in the rain, they allowed air into the car without soaking me (at; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00221.html (7,712 bytes)
53. Re: Spitfire Water pump repair (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 12:58:03 EDT; So you figured the rebuild procedure fot the Spitfire waterpump. Great! Care to share the information with the list? "If it's not fun why do it?" Jerry Greenfield Clark W. Nicholls CWNicholls@aol.com; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00450.html (7,022 bytes)
54. Re: ?Source for Mk3 Vacuum advance(Delco Dist.)? (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 21:34:45 EST; They are rare as hen's teeth last I knew. Some time ago there was talk of someone rebuilding old units, don't have any clues other than that. Perhaps Ted Schumacher (of course) knows something to hel; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00302.html (7,338 bytes)
55. Re: Gearbox input shaft play. (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 19:18:16 EST; Woof woof... Barking up the wrong tree.... The input shaft is centralized in the crankshaft by a bushing, so what you're seeing is irrelevant. Clean the splines if they're dirty or rusty, light oil c; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00326.html (8,114 bytes)
56. Re: gearbox etc. (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 14:43:11 EST; If you consider that an "only", yes "If it's not fun why do it?" Jerry Greenfield Clark W. Nicholls CWNicholls@aol.com http://members.aol.com/CWNicholls fax: 419-844-7564 (yes, 419) phone: 413-243-34; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00519.html (7,026 bytes)
57. Re: (no comment this time round) + jacking up (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 11:31:26 EST; I have a set of 4 pieces of 2"x12" about 2 feet long. I put 1 in front of each of the 4 wheels and drive the Spitfire up on the boards (I've sawed a 45 degree angle on the "mounting" edge). The jack; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00246.html (7,844 bytes)
58. Re: Speed Bleeders! (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 09:27:47 EST; Go to Speedbleeder.com, they list the application... or my website has the information also... "If it's not fun, why do it?" Ben & Jerry Clark W. Nicholls CWNicholls@aol.com http://members.aol.com/CW; /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00359.html (7,141 bytes)
59. Re: Torque Talk (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 22:21:46 EST; If the 10" pipe wrench is 10" from the center of the nut to the end of the handle, then the force on the end of the handle times 10/12 (10"/12" per foot) is the foot pounds of torque applied... You f; /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00416.html (7,111 bytes)
60. Spotted: VT Red Vitesse conv. on Rt22 NY (score: 1): Author: Cwn74@aol.com; Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 08:16:13 EST; Part of a conversation/email with Andy Mace. Anyone know the car? Rt 22 is in the far eastern section of New York state, just over the border from Massachusetts and Vermont. =-=-=-= I was continuing; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00008.html (7,215 bytes)

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