- 1. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Cylinder Heads - differences? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:45:24 -0600
- My 1300 head is marked 218143. Anyone have info on that? 1500. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00202.html (8,074 bytes)
- 2. Re: Parts Stores== Slightly off topic=== (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 22:07:40 -0600
- I put myself through college working at a parts store, so I feel I have to pipe in here. Its only logical they would want the make of car. There are many "universal" fuel pumps. High pressure carbure
- /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00310.html (9,889 bytes)
- 3. Needle recommendation (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 08:26:42 -0600
- Can someone give me a recommendation for needles for my Spitfire? Its a rebuilt 1296cc with dual HS2 carbs, K&N airfilters, 4 into 1 header, free flowing exhaust, slightly shaved head, and moderate c
- /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00277.html (7,121 bytes)
- 4. Re: e-bay (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2003 17:59:47 -0700
- I bought one of these a few months ago at a local craft store for less than $10. Its still unassembled in the box. I'm willing to let it go for $45! ;') MikeC 3 /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing l
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00010.html (7,746 bytes)
- 5. Re: Jaguar in the Garage! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 18:58:22 -0700
- I don't know about an email list but go to http://forums1.roadfly.org/jaguar/forums/stype/ for an online forum. MikeC TSV Spitfires@auto.team.net /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try
- /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00193.html (7,388 bytes)
- 6. Re: 1 am here in MD or 12am in SLC (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 00:23:18 -0700
- Its midnight here and 20F in SLC and I've been sitting in my Spitfire in my cold gagage looking at my other new car new car. I can't stop. I may freeze to death. Need more beer. I want to drivr but I
- /html/spitfires/2003-01/msg00122.html (6,968 bytes)
- 7. Re: hi I'm new here, I've got a 1980 spitfire 1500.. (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:58:44 -0600
- I think you mean the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system, not the EGR (exhaust gas recalculation) system. MikeC be /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00267.html (7,939 bytes)
- 8. Re: hi I'm new here, I've got a 1980 spitfire 1500.. (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 13:22:07 -0600
- Supposed to be recirculation, not recalculation. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00271.html (7,700 bytes)
- 9. Re: Axle stud removal... (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 17:14:10 -0600
- /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00341.html (7,045 bytes)
- 10. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] It's the head gasket! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 21:31:52 -0600
- You said you just replaced the head gasket? Did you use an early style gasket (flat block surface) on a later block with the recess cut in the block around the cylinders? I accidentally did that a lo
- /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00242.html (8,571 bytes)
- 11. Re: Compressor size (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 20:44:24 -0600
- I have the compressor your talking about. It works fine for me for any of the work you listed. It's kind of loud and runs a lot if you use an angle grinder or air ratchet for an extend time period. I
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00065.html (8,756 bytes)
- 12. Re: Compressor size (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 20:51:06 -0600
- Actually the Sears one I have is 6 hp, 30 something gallon and is 120V. . /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.ne
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00066.html (8,291 bytes)
- 13. Re: Compressor size (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 18:01:45 -0600
- My little Sears 33 gallon 6 hp compressor had no problem painting my car last fall. I used a DeVillbiss Finishline II HVLP spray gun, I can't remember the CFM rating on the gun but it worked. There m
- /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00091.html (8,285 bytes)
- 14. Strang transmission noise (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 21:50:13 -0600
- I pulled my engine and transmission out of my car a few weeks ago to paint the frame and firewall. Last weekend I put them back in and now there is a squeaking sound coming from the transmission. It
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00016.html (7,334 bytes)
- 15. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Strang transmission noise (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 17:25:08 -0600
- I could find nothing rubbing on the driveshaft. I have noticed the sound goes away when the car warms up but comes back when cooled down. Everything seems to work fine though. MikeC /// spitfires@aut
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00065.html (7,031 bytes)
- 16. Fuses (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 21:36:24 -0600
- Can someone tell me what size fuses are supposed to be in a 64 Spitfire? Today I noticed mine has a 15 amp and a 35 amp. This does not sound right. MikeC /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00217.html (6,615 bytes)
- 17. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Spitfire value? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 21:39:32 -0600
- I saw it yesterday. Respray and underhood it looked kind of rough, more like 146,000 miles to me. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archiv
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00218.html (7,816 bytes)
- 18. Re: Alternator Issue (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 17:26:03 -0600
- Here's how I mounted mine. It lined up very well. I had to use a nut as a spacer between the adjuster bracket and the water pump housing. http://mikech.home.sprynet.com/alt1.jpg http://mikech.home.sp
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00292.html (7,999 bytes)
- 19. Re: Door Lock/latch assembly (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 May 2002 08:52:44 -0600
- I just got a NOS passenger side assembly for my 64 from ebay for $20. This is for the early twist style outside handle not the later thumb push. You might look there for more. MikeC /// spitfires@aut
- /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00371.html (7,272 bytes)
- 20. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Spitfire MkI Commission Plates (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2002 17:39:00 -0700
- I have one of these on my 64. What exactly do you need? plates for various Triumphs. I am now seeking (amongst others) a pattern from which to produce replicas of the early MkI Spitfire Commission pl
- /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00070.html (8,232 bytes)
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