- 41. Re: hi all (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 19:24:32 -0400
- Antony, It's probably not the alternator. Most of those electric gauges run at 10V. The battery outputs 12V and when the eng is running at about 1000 rpm and above the alternator ups that to about 14
- /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00196.html (8,368 bytes)
- 42. Re: SU float bowl overflows (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 18:35:08 -0400
- I don't remember seeing the original emails. But 2 thing's I haven't seen in the followups (possibly because you already checked) are: 1. a stuck needle valve. We have this problem in my Dad's TR1800
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00062.html (7,859 bytes)
- 43. Re: Spray painting parts? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2004 18:03:50 -0400
- Andy, While many have said Powder coat it, youre idea of paint is fine. Many have the space and equipment to powder coat, but $60 to $200 for a powder coating setup, and $10 to a couple of hundred do
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00089.html (7,832 bytes)
- 44. Swing axle - Was driver's side lean (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:13:22 -0400
- OK, I give up. My 1st car was a 67 Spit. that I got new off the show room floor. It got was total about 2 1/2 years after I got it. That was back in 69. Fast forward some 30 years and I know have a 7
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00195.html (7,430 bytes)
- 45. Re: Need passengers side front valance (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 19:36:16 -0400
- Brian, Was talking to a local Spit owner here several years ago about them. He was telling me that he used to make them from some Aluminumn flashing and then cover them with tar paper. A lot cheaper
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00280.html (7,498 bytes)
- 46. Re: Rusty seat runners (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2004 19:48:47 -0500
- Dean, Bummer. You should be able to find a good used one at a local junk yard, or someone on the list. I believe they are available but I couldn't find my price list to check. Don't know how much a n
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00024.html (7,753 bytes)
- 47. In boot - was: New to the list (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:53:01 -0500
- Now wonder the Spit has a luggage rack. No room in the boot for any luggage. :) John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net Va. Beach, Va (eBay id: zebra48-1) Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00134.html (7,630 bytes)
- 48. Re: Body prep -- Primer (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:05:01 -0500
- Ed, Not that particular product, but I used a polyester primer by Evercoat called "Sand and Fill". It's a high build primer that fills 36 grit sand scratches. There is a similar product by Transstar.
- /html/spitfires/2004-01/msg00084.html (7,665 bytes)
- 49. Re: Wood dash (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 11:56:48 -0500
- Marv, Do I understand that you are going to replace the 3 pieces with 1 solid piece? If so, I don't know that I'd recommend that. It was made in 3 pieces for a reason. I personally like the access I
- /html/spitfires/2003-12/msg00005.html (7,995 bytes)
- 50. Re: Fuel Gauge Woes (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2003 19:34:11 -0500
- ATB, For starters, I don't think you should have a steady 12V at the meter. There is usually a voltage stablizer bolted to the back of either the speedo or tach that is supposed to keep the voltage a
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00034.html (8,972 bytes)
- 51. Re: restoration shops (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:44:26 -0500
- George, The car's in VA Beach, where are you? There's a shop in Hampton, VA. You might want to email kleach@massolant.navy.mil and ask him the name of it. He works there part time like Tod - to affo
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00056.html (7,598 bytes)
- 52. Re: 1500 Leaking Again (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 11:03:29 -0500
- MPH. Greg, Try checking with the various vendors and see if you can find a "wear sleeve". Check out my article on my Voyager mini van: http://www.allpar.com/fix/3liter-timing-belts.html John John T.
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00077.html (7,858 bytes)
- 53. Happy Thanksgiving (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 20:03:24 -0500
- I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I also want to give Thanks to the Vets in our group that have given of themselves so that we can enjoy our freedoms and this Thanksgiving day. John John
- /html/spitfires/2003-11/msg00135.html (6,774 bytes)
- 54. Re: Forwarded: A good LBC insurance company (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@COX.NET>
- Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 20:51:31 -0400
- Dan, Thanks for the info. I'll put this in my back pocket! Great to hear a Co. that acts like they should. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net Va. Beach, Va (eBay id: zebra48-1) Phone
- /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00079.html (7,877 bytes)
- 55. Re: Well it's DONE! (FI GT6 manifold) (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 19:39:11 -0500
- Paul, WOW!!! That's beautiful!!! How it works as well as it looks!!! John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net Va. Beach, Va (eBay id: zebra48-1) Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midge
- /html/spitfires/2006-03/msg00023.html (7,466 bytes)
- 56. Re: From Brakes to Spring Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 16:05:59 -0500
- together, Anybody thought of using Loctite? John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net Va. Beach, Va (eBay id: zebra48-1) Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V
- /html/spitfires/2006-01/msg00037.html (7,748 bytes)
- 57. Re: 80 Spitfire hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 08:14:39 -0500
- Roger, Is your hard top a factory steel one or an aftermarket fiberglass one? I'm not sure what size the bolt is. If I get a chance I'll go out later and pull one. But which one. There is a plate tha
- /html/spitfires/2006-01/msg00050.html (8,398 bytes)
- 58. Re: Traveler Assistance Directory, 2006 Update (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:44:53 -0400
- Blake, While the traveler Assistance directory is a great idea, it's ashame that you have to be a member of VTR to get to it or most of the info on the web page. John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair194
- /html/spitfires/2006-04/msg00094.html (8,198 bytes)
- 59. Re: GT6+ Is Complete (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:28:48 -0400
- Congradulations!!! I know how you must feel. I've been working on my 75 Bricklin since 95. I've got my 77 Spit waiting in the wings. :) John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net Va. Beach,
- /html/spitfires/2006-04/msg00103.html (7,318 bytes)
- 60. RE: Traveler Assistance Directory, 2006 Update (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:37:05 -0400
- Blake, After your email, I tried it again. It worked! I guess I didn't wait long enough for the PDF file to download. When I clicked on it, I got a new browser window, no data, and it said Done at th
- /html/spitfires/2006-04/msg00104.html (8,010 bytes)
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