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41. Re: Nose Height for late Spits (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 09:17:20 -0500; I bought a new set of springs meant for a MKI-III. I believe, and someone will correct me if I am wrong, that these springs were used on all European market Spitfires, only the US got the longer ones; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00311.html (7,642 bytes)
42. Which engine to rebuild? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 22:53:41 -0400; Hello all, I am looking for some reasoned advice. I need to rebuild one of my Spitfire engines. I have a 69 1296 or a 74 1500. The 1296 started making nasty noises with no loss of oil pressure, my me; /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00216.html (8,095 bytes)
43. RE: tappets (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:28:28 -0400; And one local LBC mechanic adjusts MG tappets with the engine RUNNING, according to a friend who has one. The mind boggles.... I would be afraid of losing a finger! Kevin /// spitfires@autox.team.net; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00329.html (8,043 bytes)
44. Engine swapping advice needed (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2002 10:26:26 -0400; Well, it looks like Freddy's 1296 engine is terminally wounded, so my spare 1500 is going in. Went out to my folks and got it (thank goodness for beat up old Peugeot station wagon TSV's that you don'; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00030.html (7,664 bytes)
45. Re: oil everywhere (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2002 09:30:30 -0400; This seems to be the case at least through 77. When I had my clutch replaced a few years ago, my mechanic retrofitted a seal. Unfortunately I have no idea how or what parts he used. '77 O/D gearbox.; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00048.html (8,168 bytes)
46. 63 Herald for sale - pictures (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2002 10:24:41 -0400; 63 Triumph Herald 1200, located in Yarmouth, Maine 04096 (near Portland). $1500 Runs and drives reasonably well. Solid, no rust other than floor pans which were plated over by a previous owner. A new; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00050.html (7,382 bytes)
47. Heater hose routing (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2002 16:11:32 -0400; Kevin Rhodes Westbrook, Maine /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00123.html (7,006 bytes)
48. Progress report - Freddy's new engine (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:32:19 -0400; Hi gang, My engine replacement project is well underway. I have everything stripped off the old engine and mounted up to the new engine. I would have pulled the old engine out already, except I disco; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00158.html (7,285 bytes)
49. Re: Intake Hole (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 09:13:57 -0400; I used a steel freeze plug - tapped (hammered, not threaded!) it into place. Cost ~$.35 at NAPA. Kevin Rhodes /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcoo; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00178.html (7,338 bytes)
50. Couple questions... (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:21:02 -0400; Hello all, New engine is in Freddy, now need to hook everything back up. Couple questions: 1. Can someone take a stab at describing (or point me to a good picture) the layout of the heater hoses and; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00208.html (7,382 bytes)
51. Ignition resistor? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:09:00 -0400; I noticed a while back that one of the two wires leading into a little finned doohickey on my Spit was broken off. Didn't seem to affect anything... I realized while figuring out the ignition timing; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00222.html (7,322 bytes)
52. Re: NEW TOPIC - Why did you buy your Spit? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 15:44:33 -0400; Great topic! I half-owned one in high school with a friend of mine (a really beat 70), about 17 years ago. About 7 years ago I decided I wanted a convertible. I was actually looking for a VW Rabbit c; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00234.html (9,686 bytes)
53. And now for something completely different! (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:26:46 -0400; Since my Herald is going off to a loving new home in NY, and I sold a couple other members of the fleet, I just had to buy another car. So I went for a sportscar that is about as opposite of a Spitfi; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00374.html (7,758 bytes)
54. Apple Hydraulics? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 09:39:29 -0400; Has anyone had any work done by Apple Hydraulics? I need to have a clutch master cylinder resleeved. It's for my Saab Sonett - it's ALMOST identical to a Spitfire one, but not quite close enough to b; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00484.html (7,175 bytes)
55. Rear trunions and brakes? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 01 May 2002 11:32:12 -0400; Hello all, I am doing a little work on my cars rear suspension and have noticed that the rear trunions are very stiff. How freely should they pivot? I can move them, but not freely - takes a good bit; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00004.html (7,211 bytes)
56. Re: Another running spitfire/suspension stuff (long) (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 03 May 2002 09:04:46 -0400; I have MKIII front springs in my 77 - the resulting ride height is just about right, about 2.5" lower than with the 1500 springs. I think I am actually helped out a bit by a slightly tired rear sprin; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00033.html (8,517 bytes)
57. Brake shoe orientation (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 06 May 2002 14:12:10 -0400; What is the correct orientation of rear brake shoes in a 77 Spitfire? Obviously, the one the handbrake lever contacts can only go one way, but what of the other one? Handbrake hole up or down? When I; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00111.html (7,957 bytes)
58. Ugly noises.... (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 10:12:35 -0400; Not a good night last night - Freddy came home on a tow truck for the first time in the 6 years I have had him. Was driving along in traffic, and realized that I was getting a loud clacking noise abo; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00535.html (7,762 bytes)
59. 63 Herald Convertible project for sale (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 12:02:21 -0400; I posted my Herald for sale many months ago, but never had time to take any pictures or anything. Located near Portland, Maine The car originally came from TX, it is basically sound, runs nicely and; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00548.html (7,433 bytes)
60. Re: Window Winder pins removal (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2002 15:05:34 -0500; And I will add that ordinary coat hanger wire works just as well as welding rod, and is readily available in most homes... ;-) Kevin Rhodes Freddy the Spit - soon to come out of winter hibernation! /; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00059.html (8,769 bytes)

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