- 261. Re: Painting a spitfire question (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 18:45:16 -0500
- Dave, I can't speak for everyone - but I've done both. What I've found is: 1. you have more control on how much paint is removed when you sand, 2. I've had problems with the chemical stripper apparen
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00191.html (8,005 bytes)
- 262. Re: poor start (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 18:46:05 -0500
- If you battery is 4-5 yrs old, I'd start by replacing it. No questions!!! If it isn't really dying yet, it will tomorrow, nor next week. Probably at the most inopertune time. I don't remember the las
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00234.html (8,217 bytes)
- 263. Re: RE: FIBERGLASS (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 18:53:29 -0500
- clean Brad, It should. After wire brushing it (I use a 4" - 10,000 rpm grinder with a heavy duty knoted wire brush), I'd treat the "clean" metal with one of the metal conditioners like DuPont 5017 me
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00235.html (7,761 bytes)
- 264. Re: Speaking of expensive... (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 21:32:42 -0500
- Laura and Nigel, That doesn't sound too bad if it is a Dolamite (sp?). I know the TR1800s are going for a good bit also, but NOT that much. I wish. No I don't. This one has been in the family since a
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00237.html (7,443 bytes)
- 265. Re: Moist Spit (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:07:26 -0500
- I've been meaning to ask if anyone has come up with a cure for moisture in guages. My tach especially seems to collect moisture. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone:
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00323.html (7,184 bytes)
- 266. Re: Hot or not? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 19:14:34 -0500
- was full of unit time. I know, KRis, You were on the right track checking the temp guage & sending unit with the boiling water. If the guage doesn't match the thermometer, then there's something wron
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00369.html (9,218 bytes)
- 267. quest. - thrust washers (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 17:36:30 -0500
- With all this talk about the thurst washers, I can't help but wonder what are the symptoms that indicate that they need to be changes? Low oil pressure, a clunking sound.....? Or is this just somethi
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00408.html (6,830 bytes)
- 268. Re: thrust washers (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 12:41:53 -0500
- Thanks to everyone that responded to my post. I know I've replaced them on other engines, when I've rebuilt them. But, never thought about checking them otherwise. I'll stick this one in my pocket fo
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00415.html (7,139 bytes)
- 269. Re: 1300 not starting (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 17:07:12 -0500
- Mark, 1. How old is the gas? If it's been in the tank for a while, I'd dump it and refill with some newer stuff. 2. How cold is it there where you are working on it. When I tried to start my 77 Spit
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00425.html (7,981 bytes)
- 270. Aug. 97 Road & Track (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 08:38:43 -0500
- Any body got a copy of the Aug 97 R&T and a SCANNER. I'm looking to get several small b&w line drawings scanned from the mag. There was an article about American Egomania. They mention several cars a
- /html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00491.html (6,863 bytes)
- 271. water tight? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 21:37:24 -0400
- My 1st car was a 67 Spit back in 67. As I was a teenager, I kept the top down most of the time. When Clyde was parked, I had the toneau cover one him. I don't remember the interior getting wet when i
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00525.html (7,457 bytes)
- 272. Re: Blown head gasket, or worse? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:16:47 -0500
- Then Ian Southwell, I have to agree with Ian. I've seen it many times. Especially since you don't have any other symptoms of a blown head gasket. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va.
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00793.html (8,407 bytes)
- 273. Re: FAQ (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998 09:15:11 -0500
- I must have missed something. Where is the FAQ located? John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V 71 Saab Sonett III 75 Bri
- /html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00813.html (6,694 bytes)
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