- 1. Re: more on carb tuning (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 19:59:05 -0500
- If you have had the butterflies out,is it possible that the one is in backwards? There is a taper to the edge so that it will seal completely when allowed to. If installed with the taper the wrong w
- /html/spitfires/2005-05/msg00067.html (6,866 bytes)
- 2. Looking for Charlie Brown (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:36:03 -0500
- Can anyone give me Charlie's E-Mail address,or ask him to e-mail me? Bob Harris
- /html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00081.html (6,376 bytes)
- 3. Mallory point gap (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 12:46:31 -0500
- I used to have the data on it but cannot seem to find it. I am looking for the recommended point gap for a Mallory dual point dist. Thanks, Bob Harris
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00024.html (6,636 bytes)
- 4. Re: Mallory point gap (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 13:43:14 -0500
- Thanks to all for the info, Bob Harris
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00026.html (6,421 bytes)
- 5. Re: the discouraging differential saga continues... (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 16:10:22 -0500
- I'm not sure about your old one but the "newer diff's have a collapsible spacer on the pinion,any time you loosen the pinion nut it has to be put back exactly where it was. (prick punch the nut and
- /html/spitfires/2004-07/msg00093.html (8,903 bytes)
- 6. Re: Heater controls working, map light works -- more questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:01:18 -0500
- I would study where the drip is coming from, If not from around the shaft,or one of the 2 weep holes,it may just be a plumbing leak,and a new water pump won't help. If you have a manual,study it if
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00036.html (7,792 bytes)
- 7. Re: Sundry questions on Clutches and wiring.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 20:34:59 -0500
- Are you sure about the wire size?? Looking at my parts car,the 2 wires that go to the shifter are 18 ga.or smaller. 12 ga.wire would never fit through the shifter. I'm no electrician,but I do know 1
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00350.html (7,688 bytes)
- 8. Fuel line (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 21:28:57 -0500
- On my Spitfire I have a stock fuel pump,hooked to a pressure regulator,through a clear hose,to a glass fuel filter,than to the carbs. When running,I have air going through the line,to the filter. at
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00406.html (6,831 bytes)
- 9. Carlisle Vendor (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 20:12:37 -0500
- Does anyone know the name of the vendor at Carlisle that sells the "special" Spray Paint. High heat, Cast blast Alum a blast? He also does some plating. I have wanted to buy for the last few years. T
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00245.html (6,834 bytes)
- 10. Re: What are bearings? Non-sequitor (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 21:40:15 -0500
- As I understand it, some time ago, other countries(not UK) were trying to get US bearing business(Roller,I think) And they were selling bearings in the US cheaper than the cost of producing them. U.
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00286.html (7,324 bytes)
- 11. test (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2003 08:44:50 -0600
- this is only a test, sorry /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00065.html (6,397 bytes)
- 12. test (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 18:31:22 -0600
- /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00097.html (6,402 bytes)
- 13. Re: The goldarndest thing! (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 19:14:31 -0600
- I hope you can disassemble and find the clip that holds the bearing in place on the stub shaft. I have changed these brg's and found it quite difficult to remove the brg. from the shaft. While you'r
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00276.html (8,100 bytes)
- 14. Re: Strange Spitfire Fuel Delivery Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 16:45:15 -0500
- Glad this worked for you ,but would feel very unsafe using an electric vacuum cleaner to remove anything with gasoline fumes. The arcing of the motor can set off the fumes!!! Bob Harris /// spitfire
- /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00075.html (8,133 bytes)
- 15. Re: Mk1 Carb Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 14:59:29 -0500
- Do Tell, What was the problem??? Bob Harris /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00100.html (6,598 bytes)
- 16. Re: 65A Alternator; wire concerns.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:11:08 -0500
- Just because your alt. CAN produce 65 Amps does not mean it will all the time. The only time it should produce high amps is when it is called for. If you hook up driving lights,fog lights,an electri
- /html/spitfires/2002-12/msg00143.html (8,064 bytes)
- 17. Re: hi I'm new here, I've got a 1980 spitfire 1500.. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 13:05:07 -0400
- There is a small felt seal that wil seal the dipstick tube,until it wears out. they are cheap and avalible(TRF for sure,don't know about others) I like to keep a spare. Do you know about TRF,and oth
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00268.html (7,983 bytes)
- 18. Re: tappets (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 18:03:44 -0400
- Factory book recomends settint valve lash when cold. Good Luck, Bob Harris /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00342.html (8,476 bytes)
- 19. Re: Bump induced steering (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 20:37:55 -0400
- FWIW Somewhere I read that in order to eliminate "Bump Steer" you shim your steering rack so the tie rods are level. Let me know if you try it. Good Luck, Bob Harris /// spitfires@autox.team.net mai
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00436.html (7,267 bytes)
- 20. Re: oil everywhere (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob Harris" <gharris@rochester.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 18:40:54 -0400
- Does this Spitfire have an O.D. trans? The O.D. trans on a spitfire does not have a seal per say on the input shaft of the trans. It does have a "scroll seal" which is like a reverse thread around t
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00023.html (8,080 bytes)
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