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61. Re: [Fwd: MOT Failure.] (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 12:30:50 -0400; Developing a relationship with the tester is never a bad thing. I just had Freddy in for his annual "sticker" as we call it in Maine - I go to a local Sears store with an auto department. They always; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00424.html (8,236 bytes)
62. Looking for steering column covers for Spit (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 12:33:48 -0400; Hello all, Does anyone have a spare set of steering column covers for a 78-80 Spit.? These are the two plastic pieces behind the steering wheel that the signal and wiper levers poke through. One of t; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00425.html (6,847 bytes)
63. Lubricating zipper? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 10:36:47 -0400; Hi all, Silly question, but what do folks use to lubricate the zipper on a tonneau cover? Seems like it would need to be slippery but not grit attracting. Mine is rather stiff. Thanks! Kevin Rhodes /; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00473.html (6,958 bytes)
64. Wierd starting issue (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 11:30:28 -0400; Hello gang, Last summer I had my carbs (HS-2's) rebuilt, with new throttle shafts\bushings, etc.. I am noticing that this season, sometimes when I hot start the the car, the engine immediately revs t; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00653.html (6,944 bytes)
65. Re: Copper Brake Lines (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:58:24 -0500; Interesting - what do they say about cars that come with copper-alloy lines from the factory, like my Peugeots? They aren't pure copper, but they sure don't look any different than pure copper! Kevin; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00175.html (7,396 bytes)
66. FS 63 Herald 1200 Cvt - Portland, ME (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 10:16:07 -0500; Hello all, I am seriously thinking of selling my Herald. I just don't have the time to dedicate to it. It is a nice runner, and would make a good "rolling restoration". It came from Florida by way of; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00178.html (6,873 bytes)
67. Spit exhaust manifolds (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 11:44:38 -0500; I just want to double check the info I have gleaned from various parts suppliers websites - a Stanpart #308086 exhaust manifold should work perfectly fine on a 69 1296 motor mounted in a 77 chassis?; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00233.html (7,316 bytes)
68. Stainless Exhaust's in US (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 13:13:14 -0500; I asked this as part of a previous posting, but I want to expand a bit. Anyone have opinions on the stainless steel exhaust systems that Moss and VB sell? VB sells the "Falcon" brand which I have rea; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00235.html (7,850 bytes)
69. How important are the brass manifold nuts? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:14:40 -0500; In collecting all the bits to mount Freddy's new stainless steel exhaust system, none of the usual suspects seem to have the spec'd brass manifold to centerpipe nuts in stock. Will it cause me gigant; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00350.html (7,355 bytes)
70. Wierd warm start behavior (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 09:46:42 -0400; Hello all, Having an odd warm start "problem". This is a 69 1296 motor with dual SU HS2's. The carbs were rebuilt by with new throttle shaft bushings, etc. at the beginning of the summer. Starts grea; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00009.html (7,023 bytes)
71. Tips on replacing manifold gasket (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 05 Oct 2001 13:12:07 -0400; Any tips from the group? I have an exhaust leak, and I am swapping the intake manifold for a better one. Should I use some sort of sealant on the gasket? I have a 4-1 header and a dual SU intake mani; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00098.html (7,096 bytes)
72. Re: Running Temp of Spitfire 1500 1976 (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:04:39 -0400; According to the owner's manual that came with my 74 parts car, 3/4 on the gauge is normal. And that is just where both of mine have sat on warm days with a 180 degree thermostat. It ain't broke! In; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00422.html (7,573 bytes)
73. Exhaust manifold and frontpipe needed (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:14:59 -0400; Hey gang, I need an exhaust manifold and front downpipe (just the forward 1/2) for Freddy the mongrel Spit. . He has a 69 1296 in a 77 frame, and dual SU's. So I am not sure just what the perfect man; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00423.html (7,598 bytes)
74. Manifold gasket problems (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:58:08 -0400; Hello all, I had to have a new exhaust header (4-1 style from Moss, but the same as was on previously) put on Freddy the mongrel Spit this past summer. Ever since, I have had manifold gasket problems; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00456.html (7,108 bytes)
75. Prefered Sparkplugs for 69 1296? (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 16:07:38 -0400; Hey all, What are the preferred make/model of spark plugs for a 69 1296 Spit motor? Has a "fast road" cam, header, and dual SU's, if that makes a difference. Thanks! Kevin Rhodes Westbrook, Maine Fre; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00237.html (6,628 bytes)
76. Fixed one thing and broke another... (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:27:52 -0400; Had to replace Freddy's starter today - can't complain, it was the original starter out of my 74 parts car and the replacement was only $80 from LBCARCO. Unfortunately, in the process, I bumped the h; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00244.html (7,315 bytes)
77. Re: Seatbelts & Bumpers (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:48:05 -0400; Utterly typical, I'm afraid! I have been rear-ended in my Saab three times in the past year, all while already stopped waiting patiently at lights. No damage to the Saab, one Honda went away on a tow; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00451.html (8,923 bytes)
78. Re: wheel bearings AND u-joints (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 11:17:40 -0400; I will add that don't depend on the clicking noise getting worse as a warning sign. My car never clicked while in motion - I had a single "clack" noise when starting off. When I took the halfshaft ou; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00299.html (9,629 bytes)
79. Freddy was a bad boy last night! (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 08:54:59 -0400; I finally got around to adjusting the new carbs on Freddy, and headed out to have the new tires mounted. Got to Sears 2 minutes too late for them to do it, got back in the car, put the clutch in, and; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00008.html (7,174 bytes)
80. Re: Front Brake Problem (locking up) (score: 1): Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 10:12:06 -0400; Might be flexible brake lines that have collapsed internally. They then act like one-way valves - fluid goes in but never comes back out. I had this happen on the rear of my Spit - I would go through; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00015.html (8,880 bytes)

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