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21. Re: Checking the ignition coil? (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Mar 2002 23:18:28 -0500; I had similar problems, acted like ignition. Replaced the coil and the crane cam ignition. Neither were bad. Part of the problem was the crane cam (same as the old allson) sensor. It was riding on th; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00017.html (9,966 bytes)
22. Rear Clunk over bumps (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 07:10:47 -0500; I have a 76 spit and there is a distinctive loud clunck comming from the driver's rear suspension. I have jacked it up and looked at the bushings and fasteners. They are ok. I checked the diff flange; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00161.html (6,979 bytes)
23. 74 spits on VTR.org (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 09:46:51 -0500; If anyone saw the add on vtr.org for 3 74 spitfires in the bushes and were curious, I bought them for a grand. One was complete, the other two were missing an engine. One of them missing a top frame.; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00215.html (7,228 bytes)
24. VTR.org spitifres, Midget (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 10:02:14 -0500; Forgot to add, the owner wants 1,600 for the midget. I thought that was a good price, not knowing anything about MG's. Any one interested, I can provide a phone number. He is not reachable by interne; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00216.html (6,605 bytes)
25. Leaking everywhere (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 23:43:43 -0500; I finally fixed my slave cylinder bleading problem. The carter shore method eventually worked. For a couple of days I had to double clutch in the morning to get it to engage properly. I did not have; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00375.html (7,775 bytes)
26. Repairing differential leaks (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 22:02:25 -0500; I purchased bearings and seals for my 76 spit diff. I am going to take it out this weekend. I would like some advice on the bearings. I am not sure I should replace them. I think just the seals. I di; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00467.html (6,749 bytes)
27. Re: My Head is stuck (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:35:41 -0500; Someone has probably used a sealant on the head gasket. There are two tricks of last resort. 1. I made an adapter out of a spark plug to my shop air. 120 sustained pressure on the center cylinder usu; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00540.html (7,695 bytes)
28. Re: Sorry...Waterpump question again (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 06:29:33 -0500; Unless you replace the bearings, and the rest is in good shape, tyo should put a new water pump in any engine or engine timeing belt (newer engines) replacement.; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00570.html (6,858 bytes)
29. Differential type (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 19:22:39 -0500; I am taking apart my 76 rear end, it is leaking at the pinion and both output shafts. It is nearly out of the car and aparently there are two type of diffs. One that uses spacers and a torque spec an; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00647.html (6,842 bytes)
30. Re: Rear Clunk over bumps, leaking everywhere (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2002 00:09:30 -0500; Thank you for the thoughts, I finally got around to pulling the rear end apart and found it was the rear spring. The inner spring was tight to the suspension and the busings were good. However the ou; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00654.html (8,920 bytes)
31. Re: potentiometer for dash light control?? (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 10:51:25 -0500; The fix for the pot as I understand is removal and direct connect. You will probably need a 10 watt Ohmite pot to make sure that it is safe. I have not measured the current going to the dash lights,; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00491.html (9,427 bytes)
32. Clutch Hydraulics bleeding (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 13:44:49 -0500; My clutch slave cylinder failed on my 76 mk IV and I replaced it with a new lucas part from spitbits. My first attempt at bleading the clucth hydraulic system was a complete failure. I decided that s; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00639.html (7,709 bytes)
33. Leaking Oil behind the head (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 09:10:33 -0500; I have a 76 spit 1500 that leaks oil from behind the head. I have removed the rocker assy, re-torqued the head (went to 60 ft-lbs) and re-adjusted the valves, 7-8 had to be loosened. I thought that I; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00007.html (7,831 bytes)
34. Towed Home (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 00:25:24 -0400; I have a 1976 spit, that has started acting up. I am not sure if it is ignition or fuel. It runs for about 20 miles and quits, backfires, runs rough, stalls. I thought it was the electronic ignition; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00359.html (7,856 bytes)
35. Rebuilding Break Master Cylinder (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 23:01:59 -0500; I had not driven the spit in a month and a few weeks ago I decided it was time to take it out for a drive. No breaks. Master cylinder failed. I have a 76 and after I got into it a little, I found it; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00078.html (7,491 bytes)
36. RE: Brake Master Cylinder (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 22:19:33 -0500; I am doing the same job on my 76. You have to put break fluid on the seals and wiggle the plastic housing down into the seals. I have been fooling with mine for quite some time now. I put new seals i; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00407.html (8,120 bytes)
37. Oil filter adapter (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 21:28:29 -0500; I tried to replace the filter on my 76 spitfire and found that the adapter on the small diameter off-brand oil filter was too small to fit into the Purelator filter I purchased from advanced auto for; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00505.html (7,334 bytes)
38. RE: Oil filter adapter (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 23:59:51 -0500; Thanks to all who responded so quickly, I will try to purchase one of the suggested filters. I guess the adapter that I have on my engine is the 1/2 inch to 1/2 inch. The Purelator part that I bought; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00512.html (9,472 bytes)
39. RE: plastic window polishing (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:11:20 -0500; I have used automobile polishing compound to re-finish watch crystals and that worked very well, I have not tried it, but I expect that Polishing compound, (Not rubbing compound) will work as well. J; /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00445.html (8,299 bytes)
40. RE: Seats Info Wanted - answers my previous Q (score: 1): Author: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 12:05:21 -0500; The seats in my 76 had a good back on the driver side and a good bottom on the passenger side. I used a local Upholsterer, who replaced the foams with several different weights depending on bottom or; /html/spitfires/2001-01/msg00447.html (9,794 bytes)

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