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1. [Spits] Still a few (score: 212): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:51:00 -0400; Try putting one on the floor and sitting on it. If you are unhappy, remember that it will not be a whole lot different when installed. If I was doing it over, I would try to make a new bases from a h; /html/spitfires/2011-03/msg00042.html (11,376 bytes)
2. [Spits] Spitfire Shiftless issue (score: 201): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Thu, 26 May 2011 00:22:27 -0400; A while back, I had heard about the thrust washer issue, and I measured my crankshaft endplay. It was about twice the spec, so I ordered some new thrust washers. They turned out to be only about 0.00; /html/spitfires/2011-05/msg00019.html (11,966 bytes)
3. [Spits] Rich Running (score: 201): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:26:50 -0400; First, you should make sure that the needle is actually adjusting properly, by removing the piston assembly, turning the adjustment, and verifying that the needle actually moves in and out. You might; /html/spitfires/2011-06/msg00031.html (9,342 bytes)
4. [Spits] Spit O/D Issues (score: 201): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun); Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:58:20 -0400; BTW, Amsoil makes a synthetic gear lube that is compatible with the Spit transmission. I have used it for years. It is nice if you use the O/D in cold weather, since the shifting does not get all slu; /html/spitfires/2012-04/msg00008.html (11,424 bytes)
5. [Spits] speedometer stopped working (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:22:40 -0500; Maybe installing an electic fuel pump would solve the problem. :-) Try disconnecting the cable from the back of the speedometer, and see if the inner cable turns at a speed roughly proportional to yo; /html/spitfires/2011-01/msg00019.html (8,899 bytes)
6. [Spits] (no subject) (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:24:33 -0400; So, somebody else is still here! My car lives on: last week I reinstalled the twin SU carbs on my Spit. I had removed them and reinstalled the stock Stromberg a few years ago to pass an inspection, a; /html/spitfires/2011-03/msg00026.html (8,538 bytes)
7. [Spits] (no subject) (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:26:12 -0400; Here you are: http://dougbraun.com/carbpix/ One complication was the throttle linkage: I was lucky and came across the parts that the non-US MK IV's used, which were never on any Spit imported to the; /html/spitfires/2011-03/msg00027.html (11,335 bytes)
8. [Spits] Ignition Lamp (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:52:11 -0400; And if the alternator is not charging because the lamp is burned out, you will not realize it... because the lamp is burned out! Isn't Lucas wonderful? Doug Braun '72 Spit. On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 10; /html/spitfires/2011-04/msg00031.html (7,675 bytes)
9. [Spits] Triumph Herald that needs work! (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:43:23 -0400; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7vYloQYjcU Look at 0:34. Doug; /html/spitfires/2011-06/msg00029.html (6,896 bytes)
10. [Spits] A beverage for old car enthusiasts! (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:33:44 -0400; Have a look: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/323/875 Doug; /html/spitfires/2011-06/msg00034.html (7,023 bytes)
11. [Spits] Windshield washer pump/switch (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 16:00:11 -0400; Hello, The windshield washer pump (built into the wiper switch) in my MK IV has finally crapped out. It worked perfectly since 1972, and today it started dribbling water onto the floor. The usual ven; /html/spitfires/2011-07/msg00044.html (7,900 bytes)
12. [Spits] New Workshop Manual (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Douglas Braun); Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 14:21:51 -0400; I'm sure you all have a couple of other books in this series: http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/scifi/ea5e/?cpg=169NRP&link Doug; /html/spitfires/2011-09/msg00006.html (6,865 bytes)
13. [Spits] Spitfire 50th anniversary decals (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun); Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 07:53:54 -0500; So, where do I send the money? Doug; /html/spitfires/2011-12/msg00020.html (7,622 bytes)
14. [Spits] Remove/replace Spitfire windshield (and paint question) (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun); Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 13:50:03 -0400; Hello, I'm planning to repaint my car, and I want to remove and replace the windshield, with a new gasket. Does anybody have any tips on getting the windshield out without breaking it, and without me; /html/spitfires/2012-05/msg00001.html (8,320 bytes)
15. [Spits] Remove/replace Spitfire windshield (and paint question) (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun); Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 14:32:31 -0400; I did it this way, and it took about five minutes to get the windshield out (after I got the stainless steel trim off). Thanks, Doug; /html/spitfires/2012-05/msg00008.html (10,057 bytes)
16. [Spits] Front Bumper (score: 189): Author: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun); Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:32:30 -0400; The car may have been hit once upon a time. The entire package of bumpers, front cross-member, and valences might be twisted downwards. Just last week I took apart the front endof my car in preparati; /html/spitfires/2012-05/msg00019.html (9,623 bytes)

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