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81. ELECTRONIC IGNITION - t'is or t'isn't (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 14:55:51 -0500; I asked a few days ago about putting electronic ignition into my 77 spit. By the way, I did not properly thank those who responded. Thank you. No for the interesting twist. My repair book says that f; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00084.html (7,077 bytes)
82. Original Mirrors (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 15:03:07 -0500; This is a busy day for me. Can you tell that I just got my spit back from the garage today? Anyway, I am missing the right hand door mirror. I have a left hand one, but I don't think it is original.; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00085.html (6,448 bytes)
83. gas smell in garage (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2000 12:43:04 -0500; After having the spitfire in the garage overnight, the garage has a pronounced, but not overwhelming, smell of petrol and gasoline. There are no petrol leaks. Any helpful hints? Thanks. Jeff Gruber 7; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00127.html (6,429 bytes)
84. hydraulic fluid on the clutch pedal (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 22:43:09 -0500; Hydraulic fluid is dripping off my clutch pedal on to the floor mat. Where's the first place to look for the leak? Thanks. Jeff Gruber 1977 Spitfire 1500; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00187.html (7,137 bytes)
85. Re: hydraulic fluid on the clutch pedal (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 09:48:12 -0500; from the looks of things, this is not the first time it leaked. The paint is already eaten up around the master cylinder.; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00204.html (9,037 bytes)
86. Re: hydraulic fluid on the clutch pedal (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 09:50:29 -0500; Thanks for the quick direction, everyone. I've really learned to appreciate e-mail lately. It ain't easy owning a spitfire out in the boonies.; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00206.html (7,789 bytes)
87. master cylinder rebuild (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 08:40:36 -0500; Thank you for those who point out that my master clutch cylinder needed I got the kit and went right to work. Uhm. I think it's broke. How freely should the piston move within the cylinder? It is dif; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00308.html (6,838 bytes)
88. RE: master cylinder rebuild (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 09:03:04 -0500; Yes. In fact, I took it out and re-lube it to make sure. the real problem is that it doesn't seem to come back out after you release the clutch pedal; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00311.html (8,250 bytes)
89. Gearbox cover - replace? (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 15:15:29 -0500; I've had the gearbox cover off my spitfire to bleed the hydraulic clutch. The cover has seen better days. I expect it is the original. Any opinions or experiences to share about replacing/repairing t; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00323.html (6,885 bytes)
90. master cylinder rebuild - progress (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 15:59:24 -0500; I took it apart again and added some white grease that came in the kit. OK, I'm a dummy for not adding it in the first place. So far so good. Now if I can only bleeding the bleeding thing properly. T; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00324.html (6,459 bytes)
91. master cylinder rebuild - success (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:10:58 -0500; First, thank you for the generous and detailed help on this task. Second, I got it to work finally. I was not able to bleed it at first and couldn't understand why. I finally decided to see if the cy; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00363.html (7,020 bytes)
92. fuel filler cap seal (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:14:42 -0500; I want to order a fuel filler cap seal from the catalog, but they have two models. One for vented and one for non-vented tanks. And I don't have a clue as to which I have. Can anyone tell me how to f; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00364.html (6,705 bytes)
93. master clutch cylinder - too soon to declare victory (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 20:22:12 -0500; I thought I had the clutch under control, but..... When I let up on the clutch pedal it engages within the first inch and it does not go all the way back when i take my foot off. And it seems that th; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00383.html (7,487 bytes)
94. Re: master clutch cylinder - too soon to declare victory (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:40:50 -0500; I suspect that you are right about the kit. And I'm tired of playing with it. I'm not a mechanic, just a guy who wanted to drive a real sports car. the local parts store can get me a new cylinder in; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00393.html (8,699 bytes)
95. Re: master clutch cylinder - too soon to declare victory (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:50:53 -0500; Your explanation seems to fit my situation. The slave cylinder looks older than my children, meaning it's probably original. I was thinking of re-building or replacing it. After this bit of fun, I m; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00395.html (9,685 bytes)
96. new master cylinder (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 19:39:48 -0500; I got a new master clutch cylinder, but have not put it on, yet. I can tell a big difference from the one I 're-built'. The piston moves in and out smoothly and I didn't have to muscle it in. I'm goi; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00430.html (6,521 bytes)
97. Re: new master cylinder (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 09:56:06 -0500; Too late. I put in the new master cylinder and it works like a champ. I have rebuilt my last cylinder. Next time I buy a new unit or one that someone else rebuilt. I thought about replacing the slave; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00445.html (8,779 bytes)
98. Lame engine (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 09:59:55 -0500; My engine needs some work, but I'm wondering what to expect in the way of I've got a 77 Spitfire 1500 with what I assume is a stock engine, trans, etc. It peaks out in first gear at 20 or so, 2nd get; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00446.html (6,721 bytes)
99. Re: Clutch adjustment (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 08:00:10 -0500; I just asked that question last week. I had just rebuilt the master cylinder and had to push the pedal to the floor to shift. It turns out that my re-build was bad. I either did it wrong or the rebu; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00483.html (7,332 bytes)
100. valve cover gasket replacement (score: 1): Author: Jeff Gruber <jgruber@demainsoft.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 14:58:39 -0500; Thanks to Terry I now have the replacement valve cover gasket I need. I have a manual to help me replace it, but I have to ask. Any special concerns or comments on replacing the gasket? Thanks.; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00721.html (6,968 bytes)

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