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41. Re: engine mounts? (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 20:00:23 -0700
The engine is 'offset', but when looking along the head from the rear of the chassis - it looks angled towards the left rear- therefore not truly parallel. I've sandblasted this thing and restored it
/html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00282.html (8,793 bytes)

42. Re: Strange Spitfire Fuel Delivery Problem (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 18:51:31 -0700
I know its winter up here in Canada, but where you live could you be having heating problems? In our HOT summers, I find the gas in my fuel line seems to boil between the pump and the carb. After rem
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00031.html (9,289 bytes)

43. Re: 1/8 Scale Spitfire (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 19:48:53 -0700
Hey Scott, you got a heck of a deal. A 1/8 scale spit would be big enough to drive as a commuter! I just checked my 1/18 scale Spit by Chronos, and sure enough, the "book" or "wing" logo was upside d
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00082.html (8,984 bytes)

44. Motor Twisted (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:09:23 -0700
Having reinstalled the complete power train in my refinished chassis, I was eyeing things up when I noticed: The engine seems to be twisted left to right with respect to the drive shaft! The rear of
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00176.html (7,056 bytes)

45. Re: 5 Transmission questions (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:43:27 -0700
Hi Dave, Sorry I can't envision all the details of your questions, but: 1- I don't see a seal mentioned in the Leyland parts manual. Isn't it a case of the engine has the seal, either scroll type or
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00280.html (8,664 bytes)

46. Re: Let's just send our cars directly to the crusher!!!!! (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 19:38:44 -0700
from Don't you think it fitting that he comes from Shafter? cheers, Fred /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00317.html (7,073 bytes)

47. Overdrives (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 19:39:54 -0700
Reading an old motor book - World Cars 1976 - I found reference to a marque PAYKAN made in Iran. It noted that it had optional Laycock overdrive. What are the chances of those being the same as Spitf
/html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00318.html (6,968 bytes)

48. Back on List (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 08:24:08 -0700
Hello all, and a Happy New Year, Just rejoined the list after 3 months away (I know no one knew I was gone). Looking forward to seeing again what's happening, who's doing what, and all the other inte
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00032.html (6,702 bytes)

49. Re: Re-Veneering dash boards (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 21:12:19 -0700
I'm in the middle of doing a dash for a friend. I didn't peel or sand the old veneer off, as he had stripped off all the varish and sanded it smooth. I used waterproof (exterior) carpenters wood glue
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00268.html (9,438 bytes)

50. Re: Re-Veneering dash boards (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 19:02:03 -0700
Great idea Paul: I'm contemplating using my wife's small air brush gun and compressor to try for the sprayed on effect. cheers, Fred /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.te
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00294.html (7,606 bytes)

51. Re: new top install? (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 19:04:03 -0700
I thought the problem was the reverse! I've had my tonneau covers and tops SHRINK in the sun so that the snaps no longer fit. Cheers, Fred /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://
/html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00295.html (6,797 bytes)

52. Re: Spitfire parts (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 08:43:24 -0600
Somebody, somebody please rescue Huw's parts! I'm going out of the country for 2 months or I'd bring my pickup and trailer right to his door and take them away. Its amazing how many little bits one n
/html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00012.html (7,867 bytes)

53. Re: Re:PDWA question (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 21:56:33 -0600
Interestingly I just had to reset my PDWA this week. I had slowed to a crawl at a stoplight, looked left and right for cars and pedestrians, then proceded when a kid on a bike came flying down the si
/html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00114.html (10,242 bytes)

54. Re: need help finding a part (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:24:11 -0600
I will state that there ARE two different parts. One fits the front left and right rear, and the other one either of the other two corners. Check the backs of the rubber for letters to indicate this.
/html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00182.html (10,331 bytes)

55. Re: Thrust Washer/Rear Main Seal Replacement on 1296cc (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 21:02:26 -0600
Hi again Adam, I would question your replacement of the thrust washers at the same time as replacing the clutch on the following grounds: To remove the transmission you have to hold the motor up some
/html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00242.html (7,893 bytes)

56. Re: O2/Lambda Sensor - Now Temperature (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:15:16 -0600
Hi Michael, Noticed the following in your email, and wondered, where do you drive? Left Foot? Cheers, Fred /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /
/html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00326.html (7,926 bytes)

57. Re: Tappets (score: 1)
Author: "griffco" <griffco@griffco.ca>
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 16:57:36 -0600
Hello John, Good to see you back on the list after what seems like years absent. I've missed your very knowledgable replies. cheers, Fred PS if anyone hasn't read John's book - they should! Fred ///
/html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00374.html (7,466 bytes)

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