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261. Re: Exhaust questions: paste, wrap, needles (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:03:13 +0000; I have already changed my springs to stiffer ones - and the needles are one "step" up from the standard. I don't have the TT book to hand - it would be useful if you could tell me what they suggest.; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00363.html (9,604 bytes)
262. Help with fitting the twin box sports exhaust (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 13:03:49 -0000 (GMT); Hi all, I've had a quick look under the rear end of my Spit - to figure out how to install my twin box (Bell - but as far as I know the phoenix systems use the same method) sports exhaust. I think Iv; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00395.html (7,366 bytes)
263. Help with exhaust take 2 (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 14:22:25 -0000 (GMT); Ok, how do the rear boxes hang? Do they hang using the normal rubber pieces with 2 holes - except rotated 90 degrees?? I dont have the fitting kit - except for the hangers and clamps... perhaps the b; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00396.html (7,881 bytes)
264. Exhaust Update & Pure Style & Bendy Spring - mostly OT (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 11:15:39 +0100 (BST); *Exhaust* - First up, to those who helped out, my exhaust is now on and snugly in place - my back/legs/arms are a little sore from lying under the car. Entirely my fault as I was too impatient to wa; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00420.html (9,645 bytes)
265. Re: Radiator hose problem (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:08:59 +0100 (BST); I usually find that there is a certain tactic involved... make the parts guy think its a challenge... and that he'll simultaneously diminish third world debt, make peace on earth and find a solution; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00426.html (8,119 bytes)
266. Re: another shuttle (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 17:40:43 -0000 (GMT); I don't see how it was terrorist, being 200,000 ft up and everything. If it was, then this would scare me, if they have the skill to do that, what else can they do. It is truly a sad event, but then; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00006.html (8,042 bytes)
267. Re: another shuttle (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 18:03:28 -0000 (GMT); yup, thats what I was trying to say Richard. The shuttle is so incredibly complex, its a miracle in itself. "Accidents happen" as they say, and with a shuttle Im sure its more likley to happen than w; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00008.html (8,740 bytes)
268. Overdrive questions (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 14:44:51 -0100; Hi listers, I've got to think through a strategy to allow me to commute to work this year. My engine went pop last year after 3 weeks of doing 90 miles a day. Question is, should I try and drive my S; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00047.html (7,454 bytes)
269. Re: Overdrive questions (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 16:57:03 -0000 (GMT); Thanks everyone for the information on the overdrive. Just got to weight up my options now, overdrive would be a great addition to my Spit - but it all depends on timing and circumstances to wether o; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00069.html (9,081 bytes)
270. Re: K&N for HS4s (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 13:01:33 +0000; Yep, needles and springs need to be changed - otherwise it'll run way too lean. But you're in for a treat once thats done.... Oh, and make sure you keep track of which spring is in which dashpot....; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00133.html (7,979 bytes)
271. changing brake shoes (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:27:01 +0000; Ive got to change my brake shoes at some point - and the Haynes is very clear.... apart from one bit.... It says to sketch and note down the position of the shoes because they're not installed symetr; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00137.html (7,107 bytes)
272. flasher unit in 77 & rocker recon (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 17:27:22 -0000 (GMT); Anyone know what flasher unit should be in my 77 (uk spec)? 2 or 3 pins? Also, now that I have a nice shiney cylinder head (got it fitted with hard seats and new valves and guides, and also needed sk; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00146.html (7,195 bytes)
273. Top Triumph Spit Tips (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 15:59:58 -0000 (GMT); A word of caution: 1) When you decide it would be a nice day to drive with the top down, especially if its the first time in a while, make sure your tax disc is securely attached. 2) If, having stapl; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00197.html (7,370 bytes)
274. RE: Top Triumph Spit Tips (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 16:20:06 -0000 (GMT); Ohhhh yes.... I didn't actually loose the tax disc (worth 100 pounds btw) - I managed to take my left hand of the gear stick and grab it. James /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try h; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00200.html (7,151 bytes)
275. Re: Top Triumph Spit Tips (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 16:22:38 -0000 (GMT); The tax disc is something we buy every year for the car - costs 100 pounds (luckily the 1500 is just in the cheaper band) Didn't loose it, I managed to grab it mid-flight... I should have know - the; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00201.html (7,471 bytes)
276. Re: Open-End Ratchet for manifold nuts (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 17:03:43 -0000 (GMT); Those nuts are surprisingly easy once you get the hang of them, just don't try and do it the conventional way from below. Either use your spanner 90 degrees on... with a screwdriver through the close; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00204.html (7,473 bytes)
277. Re: Motor Twisted (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 17:43:25 +0000; there should be some playability in the mounts - at least to move the engine left and right - the front mounts should move independantly forward and back a small amount (ie if the rear is more left t; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00205.html (7,955 bytes)
278. Re: SPEEDVISION...two thumbs down (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 18:32:11 +0000; Can't agree more, nothing like vintage racing... Although having said that I can't wait for the Carts to come to Brands Hatch in May - my local circuit, about 20 minutes drive away. Should be a blast; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00219.html (8,536 bytes)
279. Re: Gaskets (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 22:05:46 -0000 (GMT); I second the idea about loosening the gearbox mounting. I loosened all the exhaust mountings so that the intermediate pipe could move back and forth freely - then did up the downpipe bolts *real* tig; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00249.html (8,193 bytes)
280. Re: Gaskets (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 10:36:23 -0000 (GMT); I meant the exhaust bracket at the muffler end... it was pulling backwards on the joint... no idea if it helped - but it seems to have. Heh.... well.... now I've said that, what are the chances of i; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00257.html (9,036 bytes)

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