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1. TR4A with supercharger (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2005 22:25:16 -0400; Found this on EBay, don't know how common it is for a TR4A with a supercharger @175HP, very nice looking car. http://tinyurl.com/7e5m8 Dave |\ | | | _______________________________________/\ /\ /\___; /html/spitfires/2005-06/msg00025.html (6,925 bytes)
2. Re: carb tuning (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 22:14:33 -0400; Hello Tim, check and make sure your throttle plate(s) is set properly in the throttle body. Just loosen the two screws holding the plate and working the throttle a few times to sit it properly. The t; /html/spitfires/2005-05/msg00032.html (8,038 bytes)
3. Re: Ebat and popups (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 12:26:49 -0500; I noticed that too. I thought it was a spy ware program but after running Spybot and Adaware my system came up clean. What bother me is that the ad just flashes on the screen, barely enought time for; /html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00001.html (7,313 bytes)
4. Re: Starter doesn't always... (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 04 Sep 2004 13:02:07 -0400; I had a similar problem with mine a few years back. The starter would sometimes go click and not turn and sometime after tapping it with a stick it would turn over till it finally wouldn't run at all; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00025.html (9,286 bytes)
5. Re: Wiring Question (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 11:07:42 -0400; You are correct, that is where the ground cable should go. Dave |\ | | | _______________________________________/\ /\ /\_____| \|_____| |____________ Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. En; /html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00074.html (7,562 bytes)
6. Re: Alternator Testing (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 00:30:33 -0400; You should first check if your battery is still good. Try to charge the battery and see if it will hold a charge. You will have to put it under some load such as turning the head lights on and use a; /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00035.html (9,198 bytes)
7. Re: gloppy paint and a new web page (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 17:24:54 -0400; Sounds like the nozzle is clogged or not fitted properly. You can put it off and put it back on making sure it is in properly. Or if you have another can, try replacing it. Dave |\ | | | ____________; /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00061.html (8,449 bytes)
8. Re: New fuel pump = carb leaking gas? (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 09:37:53 -0400; It sounds like your new pump is not outputing the correct pressure. If it was putting out too much pressure you will see and smell gaz coming out of the ZS. If is too little pressure you will get mis; /html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00035.html (8,381 bytes)
9. Re: Turn signals (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 01 May 2004 12:48:36 -0400; Sounds like the problem is with the turn/lights/horn unit. When I first got my car the fuse would blow if I tried to use the horn when the head lights are on and the signal would not cancel. It is no; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00005.html (8,399 bytes)
10. 78 Distributor rebuild (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 16:05:21 -0400; I have a 45DM4 distributor which I like to rebuild or my 78 Spit. The problem is I cannot get the roll pin off to remove the drive dog. I've tried tapping it witha puck on a vise and pressing it on a; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00222.html (7,159 bytes)
11. Re: Trans again (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 00:05:11 -0400; The problem could be the the engine might have sank a little bit. Try using the stock jack (that came with the Spitfire) with a block of wood placed under the oil pan to adjust the height of the engi; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00226.html (8,326 bytes)
12. Re: 3 piece clutch kit (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 13:50:48 -0500; I found it much easier to get the gearbox back into place working from under the car than try to man handle it in the confined space from inside the car. Also, get someone to help you, it will be muc; /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00019.html (8,448 bytes)
13. RE: Triumph 1500 Catalitic Converter caused fire (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 11:53:30 -0400; Hi Rick, sounds like a heat shield will solve your problem. I guess that kind of heat build up is not a problem when the car is moving. I am forward this message to the Spitfire list because many Spi; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00052.html (8,833 bytes)
14. Re: Electronic flasher relays (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 22:37:30 -0400; Hi Kevin, they are interchangeable. Just make sure to get ones with the same number of legs as the original. Dave |\ | | | _______________________________________/\ /\ /\_____| \|_____| |____________; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00103.html (7,974 bytes)
15. Re: Dual carb linkages (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:51:33 -0400; Hi Kevin, I have some pictures of my set up. These pictures were not taken to display the linkages but I think you should be able to make out all the details. http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/carpic; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00128.html (8,441 bytes)
16. Re: Spitfire front trunnions (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2003 22:56:21 -0400; The trunnions on my car were one of the first items that I changed when I got my 78 Spit in 1993. It has held up to Montreal's pothole riddled streets well so far. Dave |\ | | | _____________________; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00033.html (8,990 bytes)
17. Re: Alternator Not Charging (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2003 12:57:07 -0400; I had a similar problem a few weeks ago and it turn out to be regualtor. But you should check if the brushes are worn. I have did a quick write up of my fix at the following link, good luck: http://w; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00195.html (8,383 bytes)
18. Re: Still coming together... (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2003 00:35:49 -0400; On my 78 the filler hole in on the right side (or passenger for North American models). You can reach it from under the car but will need a long tube connected to the oil bottle to squeeze in the flu; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00258.html (9,138 bytes)
19. 78 alternator internal wiring (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:36:30 -0400; My 3 year old (rebulid) alternator is now only putting out 11V at idle and 10.5 I rev up the engine. I remember testing it when I first got it back from the rebuild 3 years ago and it never put out o; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00049.html (8,179 bytes)
20. More Alternator wiring (score: 1): Author: Dave Chu <dave@ece.concordia.ca>; Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2003 13:20:45 -0400; I guess a picture is worth a thausand words. Here is a picture of the alternator the way it is wired up now. http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/carpics/alt-wiring.jpg Dave |\ | | | ___________________; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00050.html (7,237 bytes)

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