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141. Re: tires (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 23:27:37 -0400
I have tried 155/80, 175/70, 165/80 and 165/70 on Freddy - I like the 165/70's by far the best - they look right and they feel right. They are a little hard to find, I ordered Dunlops from the Tire R
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01051.html (8,375 bytes)

142. Brake pad tip (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 09:20:12 -0400
I have been less than happy with the front brake pads that I have tried the past couple years - Repco's seem to be on perpetual backorder and the standard pads from Moss and NAPA have had no "Bite".
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01066.html (6,826 bytes)

143. Re: Seat foams (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 12:36:56 -0400
One thing to watch out for - I don't think the quality of the replacements is anywhere near the originals. I have newish seat foams in Freddy, I redid the seats two years ago this summer. The driver'
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01076.html (7,821 bytes)

144. What size is the big nut on the front of the crankshaft on a (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 13:12:29 -0400
The subject says it all, I plan to adjust my valves tonight and I want to pick up a big cheap wrench to turn the motor over with.... I used a big adjustable last time after padding the jaws, that was
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01113.html (7,126 bytes)

145. Thanks! Got valves adjusted and carbs tuned And an offer.... (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 11:24:10 -0400
Thanks to everyone who offered sizes and suggestions to my request for the size of the crankshaft nut. I couldn't find a 1-13/16" wrench on short notice, so I used the roll it in gear method - easy,
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01139.html (8,280 bytes)

146. Re: front springs (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 08:48:25 -0500
I did this the other way around - I used MKIII front springs in the front of my 77 1500 chassis - the 1500 springs are WAY longer - that was how they raised the front of the car to meet U.S. bumper h
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00072.html (8,458 bytes)

147. Top installation??? (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 15:23:44 -0500
Hey gang, I am sitting here preparing my "Spitfire Budget" for this year. Can anyone give me some advise on installing a new top? Is this something I can reasonably expect to do myself and do a decen
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00678.html (6,934 bytes)

148. Exhaust Manifold interchangibility (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:04:39 -0500
Hello all, Will an exhaust manifold from a 74 1500 bolt onto a 69 1296 block? I currently have a 4 into 1 header of unknown origin that is looking a little suspect, and has never properly cleared the
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00768.html (6,600 bytes)

149. 77- steering column bushes (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:02:28 -0500
Hello again, Still getting my parts order together - I am confused about the steering column bushes. I have the newer style 77 steering column. Do I need two of the larger bushes, or is the bottom bu
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00769.html (6,762 bytes)

150. 77- steering column bushes (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:02:57 -0500
Hello again, Still getting my parts order together - I am confused about the steering column bushes. I have the newer style 77 steering column. Do I need two of the larger bushes, or is the bottom bu
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00770.html (6,731 bytes)

151. Re: Sensible advice please (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 14:09:53 -0500
Here's my $.25 ($.02 adjusted for inflation) - life is too short to drive boring cars if you are an auto enthusiast! Particularly given Joe's situation where he can mostly do without a car anyway (he
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00787.html (12,928 bytes)

152. RE: OD In 3rd gear? (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:50:02 -0500
O/D on a Spit is meant to be used in 3rd and 4th - says so right in my owner's manual. I find that with mine I tend to shift 1-2-3-3O/D-4O/D and skip 4th direct when accelerating to highway speed up
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00793.html (11,125 bytes)

153. Re: Fire extinguishers in a Spit-- where stored? (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 13:07:12 -0500
Mine fits very nicely in between the front edge of the seat and the transverse stiffener in the floor. I am quite tall (6'2") and drive with the seat all the way back - this may not work if you are s
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01013.html (8,393 bytes)

154. Rearend re-assembly tips?? (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 17:54:47 -0500
Hello all, I finally got my new garage fitted out to the point that I can actually start working on my cars! So today I started with my differential swapout. I have everything out - it all came apart
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01108.html (7,414 bytes)

155. Re: From: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com> (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:41:03 -0500
Hey - even here in Maine we have 10 months of sunny days - just some of them are COLDER than others! ;-) Kevin Rhodes Portland, Maine - Sunny and 20 degrees this morning - bit nippy for top down, eve
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01193.html (6,459 bytes)

156. Small clock to match Spit gauges? (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:29:33 -0500
Hello gang, While Freddy is in pieces I am redoing a few things in the interior. I am going to re-veneer the dash, and while I am at it get rid of a those ugly new style warning lights for the simple
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01207.html (7,408 bytes)

157. Source for thin Vinyl? (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:46:32 -0500
Hello All, I need some thin vinyl for recovering the bottom edge of my package shelves? Any ideas for where to look? Also, what glue will hold the inner foam shaper to the metal part without dissolvi
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01495.html (6,929 bytes)

158. Mystery green wire in wiper motor harness (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 13:37:21 -0500
Ok gang - here is one for you. 77 Spit tub, but who knows on the wiper motor itself.... While I have my dash out to refinish I am tidying up the wiring. I have a few connectors that need to be replac
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01565.html (7,720 bytes)

159. Replacing wheel studs (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 15:06:30 -0500
A month or so ago someone posted either a great description of replacing wheel studs, or a URL for a webpage with the same. Could someone post that again, I can't seem to find it and I have several t
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01569.html (6,610 bytes)

160. Replacing shift lever boot (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 15:06:46 -0500
Hello again, Many questions today. How does one replace the rubber shift boot on a Spit with overdrive? Do you have to remove the shift lever from the transmission? The boot can't come up the lever d
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01570.html (7,073 bytes)

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