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1. Mk III Running Problems (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 18:27:15 +0100
Need to draw on the experience of the list again pls. A friend recently bought a lovelly Mk III Spitfire. He has had a bad couple of weeks with all sort of issues. The one that is stumping us quite a
/html/spitfires/2005-08/msg00050.html (7,157 bytes)

2. We can all relate to this one (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 07:21:48 +0100
Here is what the Haynes REALLY mean: Haynes: Rotate anticlockwise = Translation: Clamp with molegrips then beat repeatedly with hammer anticlockwise. Haynes: This is a snug fit = Translation: You wil
/html/spitfires/2005-08/msg00083.html (9,737 bytes)

3. My Spit is dead (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 19:52:44 +0100
On the way to the local TSSC meeting last night, my Spitfire just died in a back lane, and I could not get here started. Lovelly RAC man tried to tell me that it was the fuel pump that had packed up,
/html/spitfires/2005-05/msg00062.html (7,648 bytes)

4. Re: My Spit is dead (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 21:42:30 +0100
thanks Bill, first the easy bit, yes I am in Wiltshire - just down the road from your good self. the system I have installed is the Petronix Ignitor which is a true integrated system, replacing the p
/html/spitfires/2005-05/msg00064.html (9,463 bytes)

5. My Spit is Dead (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 13:14:13 +0100
Many thanks to everyone for their advice following my email on the above. A replacement of dist cap and rotor arm has got her going again. Must remember to get a couple of spares for the next time! T
/html/spitfires/2005-05/msg00083.html (7,028 bytes)

6. Merry Xmas (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 11:23:19 -0000
Just wanted to wish all on the list a Happy Xmas and safe driving in 2005. Also many thanks to those who have helped in during 2004, with their expert knowledge. I have a roadworthy Mk1 which continu
/html/spitfires/2004-12/msg00076.html (6,431 bytes)

7. Front Bumper Irons (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 20:41:52 +0100
Anyone in the UK got a pair of the above to fit a Mk1 Spitfire? alternatively, does anyone know where I can get them from? Have tried a few emails to some UK suppliers but to no avail. thanks Martin
/html/spitfires/2004-10/msg00039.html (6,660 bytes)

8. Engine Running On (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2004 15:59:22 +0100
What would cause an engine to continue running for a few seconds after the ignition has been turned off? Ta Martin '63 Spit4
/html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00020.html (6,434 bytes)

9. Too Hot!!!! (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 11:42:25 +0100
Thanks to the list and the ongoing work on my car, I had one of the best runs out ever. It was a lovelly day here in the UK yesterday and I managed to get in a 100 mile run. Only a couple of minor i
/html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00029.html (7,733 bytes)

10. Dynamo Control Box (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 12:21:12 +0100
Bit of help if I may. This morning I put on a new one of the above on my 63 Spit4. Started her up and the ignition light is staying on. I am sure the wires are in the right place and that its earthe
/html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00066.html (6,677 bytes)

11. Dynamo Control Box Adjuster (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:43:43 +0100
Anyone know where you can obtain one of the above, in the UK? Cheers Martin '63 Spitfire4
/html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00069.html (6,351 bytes)

12. Carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 13:50:58 +0100
Interesting question for the list but a bit of background first. Have been having some running problems with my Mk1 Spit, which has ended up with replacing the Points, Contacts, Dist Cap, Sparks, Lea
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00015.html (7,852 bytes)

13. Carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 22:47:00 +0100
Quick update on progress so far.......thank you for all those that replied. I have narrowed the problem down to differing pistons in the carbs. In the front was AUC1422 which had no holes in the bas
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00020.html (7,115 bytes)

14. Voltage Stablizer (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 07:32:52 +0100
Bit of a strange one this. I am revisiting the problems I am having in a reading on the fuel guage of my Mk1 Spit. (gave up last year!) I recently purchase another fuel sender unit to test if its tha
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00061.html (7,868 bytes)

15. Lack of power (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 12:46:40 +0100
Off again I'm afraid, back on the trail of my ignition / running problems. We seem to get over one problem to find the next!!! My Spit Mk1 will not rev over 4,000 - it coughs and splutters and drops
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00079.html (7,001 bytes)

16. Lack of Power (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 15:41:44 +0100
I think I have managed to answer my own question after some tinkering in the garage this afternoon. The answer appears to be timing again! I had set the timing at 15BTDC and had the lack of power at
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00080.html (6,807 bytes)

17. Vernier Adjuster (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 15:42:53 +0100
Whats one of the above? Recently changed my distributor on my Mk1 and the manuals seem to refer to the above but give no indication of what it is or where it is? Cheers Martin '63 Spit4
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00015.html (6,575 bytes)

18. Vernier Adjuster (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 07:26:24 +0100
Whats one of the above? Recently changed my distributor on my Mk1 and the manuals seem to refer to the above but give no indication of what it is or where it is? Cheers Martin '63 Spit4
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00016.html (6,617 bytes)

19. Contact Set (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 18:20:05 +0100
Slight distributor problem..... Had a few running problems and based on an old Triumph Mechanic's advice, I replaced my dizzy. Just had the timing done and all was running perfect - at last. After r
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00124.html (6,627 bytes)

20. Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
Author: "Martin Pearce" <dungey@pearcem95.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 10:40:42 +0100
Am fitting a Petronix Electronic Ignition to my Mk1 +ve earth Spit (yes I have the right kit!) Connect an insulated AWG20 copper wire from the positive coil terminal to the positive batter or chassi
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00195.html (6,912 bytes)


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