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361. Re: Oil filter analysis (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 11:27:37 -0500
The presence of a working anti-drainback valve doesn't necessarily mean that the oil won't drain back anyway! My filters have always lost most of their oil after a couple of days, and when I check th
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00108.html (8,305 bytes)

362. Mail broken (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:00:37 -0800
If anybody tried emailing me in the last few days, and it bounced, my email is fixed now. Doug Braun '72 Spit /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcoo
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00142.html (6,503 bytes)

363. Re: Diff cleanout (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 17:03:02 -0800
An older Autobook Spitfire manual that I have warns against trying to rinse out the diff with kerosene, etc. They say that you will not be able to remove all of it, and it will simply contaminate the
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00156.html (8,164 bytes)

364. RE: Diff cleanout (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 07:30:18 -0800
It might be wise to get a low-profile plug with a hex socket in it, rather than the traditional kind that has a square head. The bottom of the diff is a low point, and anything that sticks out from t
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00166.html (7,569 bytes)

365. Re: Dead electrics (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 16:05:12 -0800
A tip: When something (starter, lights, etc.) are performing weakly, turn off the power and (carefully) feel all the connectors, terminals, etc. When you feel a hot one, you've found the culprit. Dou
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00173.html (7,126 bytes)

366. Re: Spongy Brakes x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 10:35:00 -0500
For a long time I had some semi-metallic front pads (the kind with little bits of copper, etc in the material). I had to stomp pretty hard to stop quickly, and locking up the wheels on dry pavement w
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00242.html (7,575 bytes)

367. re:spongy brakes (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2003 23:07:33 -0500
Careful not to overdo it! I once adjusted my rear brakes, trying real hard to get them without any hint of excess looseness. Then I went out on a drive, and after a while I noticed a funny smell from
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00248.html (8,031 bytes)

368. re:spongy brakes (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 07:26:53 -0500
All I had to do was loosen the adjustment one "click", and the problem went away. To get the parking brake to work reasonably well , you really need to check the entire system. After I bought my car,
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00255.html (8,039 bytes)

369. RE: Spongy Brakes (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 07:35:14 -0500
When the rear shoes get grease or brake fluid on them, they are essentially When I grease my rear hubs, I remove the brake drum and carefully wipe away any excess grease the got out past the outer se
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00257.html (7,901 bytes)

370. Re: Leaking Heater Valve... (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 10:19:36 -0500
Years and years ago, my heater valve was leaking between the two cast pieces. I used blue Permatex silicone, and it hasn't leaded a drop since. Just make sure to wipe off the excess, or it will look
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00276.html (7,673 bytes)

371. Re: Ballasted type coil resistance (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 12:41:40 -0500
A ballasted coil has LESS resistance than a regular one. Bentley sez about 1.5 ohms for the ballasted coil, and 2.5 to 3 ohms for a regular one. Doug Braun '72 Spit /// spitfires@autox.team.net maili
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00005.html (7,811 bytes)

372. Re: Ballasted type coil resistance (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 13:00:39 -0500
I assumed that "ballasted" meant "to be used with a ballast resistor", and "non-ballasted" meant "to be hooked directly to 12 volts". Doug /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00008.html (7,919 bytes)

373. Re: Back on the road (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 15:32:22 -0500
The stock mechanical pump is pretty quiet. Mine has never given me a lick of trouble in a decade. Doug Braun /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00014.html (6,848 bytes)

374. Re: Good battery choice? (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 18:53:34 -0500
I know for a fact that Sears has the wrong battery listed in their computer. I have had a WalMart "EverStart" battery for about 2.5 years, and it has fit and worked just fine. And it was only $39.95!
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00079.html (8,054 bytes)

375. RE: Photographic proof (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 11:30:00 -0500
I have a '72 built in October 1971 (FK26439L), and as far as I can tell it never had the black rear panel. But I cannot be 100% certain, since a PO repainted the car. You have the black plastic dashb
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00108.html (9,685 bytes)

376. Re: Which engine to use ? (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 11:40:20 -0500
I suggest using engine #1 with its original head, because it sounds like you can can get it installed and running with the least amount of work. And I would not worry about that head. If the head is
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00133.html (7,293 bytes)

377. Re: Spit slave cylinder access question? - thanks for the help (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 13:48:13 -0500
BTW, conventional brake fluid is water-soluble. Thus, you can clean out the parts with hot soapy water, and rinse them with denatured alcohol to get rid of the leftover water. Doug Braun /// spitfire
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00136.html (7,760 bytes)

378. Re: Spit slave cylinder access question? (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 23:58:53 -0500
What's more, it is pretty unlikely that your car still has the original seals. And they were probably replaced with ones that were made with the same rubber material that was used for all the other s
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00150.html (8,823 bytes)

379. Re: Everyone has owned a Spitfire. (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 00:01:42 -0500
My brother lives in Cumberland, a bit east of Ottawa. The last time I visited him, he showed me a green TR8 that was for sale, parked at a local gas station. If it were not for the potential hassle o
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00151.html (7,861 bytes)

380. Re: "Denatured Alcohol" and Flying Fantasies (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 20:15:45 -0500
Denatured alcohol should be easy to find, certainly at Home Depot. I have a gallon from there, which cost maybe $5 (US). Acetone is a bit too strong, and may harm rubber seals, paint, etc. Doug /// s
/html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00182.html (8,439 bytes)

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