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141. Re: 74 Is Alive! then the fuel pump died :-{ (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 21:17:06 -0700; Is this the little Purolator pump that is square? About 2.5" x 2.5" x 2"? If it is , I would recommend keeping some sort of a spare pump in the trunk with you at all times. Its not a question of Is t; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00538.html (7,788 bytes)
142. Re: Tyres ... again (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 21:25:34 -0700; I have Pirelli P400's in 175/70/13 on 5" wide rims, and like them a lot. The 205 will need at least a 6" wide rim. They will fit on narrower rims but your handling will go down the tubes. Not to ment; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00540.html (8,012 bytes)
143. Re: 74 Is Alive! then the fuel pump died :-{ (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 17:40:12 -0700; Mine will make a little noise when the car is first turned on, other than that I can never hear it. Three psi should be more than adequate. I've always set my regulator to 1.5 psi, never had any prob; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00573.html (8,175 bytes)
144. back-up switch (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:41:05 -0700; I've got the opposite problem Jeff has. I got a rebuilt trans awhile ago and it has the hole for the reverse light switch. My car is a MK1 and I don't need it. I can't find anything to plug the hole; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00720.html (7,275 bytes)
145. back-up switch and front suspension rebuild (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:58:01 -0700; Thanks to everyone that offered me a reverse switch, but I found a expandable rubber plug that did the job. I completed the front suspension rebuild today and all I can say is - Holy Shit!! I should; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00803.html (8,470 bytes)
146. Re: Gearbox - DONE! (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 18:56:25 -0700; Glad you got your car fixed. At 4000 RPM I show an indicated 65 mph. I think my speedo is close to correct because at that speed I keep up with traffic. MikeC; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00857.html (7,405 bytes)
147. Re: Rover V8-Engined Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 22:58:03 -0700; I've seen these. Very interesting. MK2 (no stretch!)?; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00866.html (6,959 bytes)
148. Re: Gearbox - DONE! (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 23:00:55 -0700; No I-15 for me, I only have to go on I-80 for about two miles to get to work. In fact, I've only had the Spit on I-15 once and that was on a Sunday. MikeC not travel at 65 on the I-15 luge! So you mu; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00867.html (7,691 bytes)
149. Re: back-up switch and front suspension rebuild (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 11:41:38 -0700; 300 # is the rating of the spring. It means for every 300 pounds load put on the spring it will sag 1 inch. I think the stock springs are rated about 150-175#. I got mine from Vicky Brit, but Spitbit; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00872.html (7,613 bytes)
150. Re: back-up switch and front suspension rebuild (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 19:16:26 -0700; 5-5084 are the ones I ordered. They told me they were 300 # springs even before I could ask. MikeC; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00943.html (7,226 bytes)
151. Re: Gearbox - DONE! (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 19:20:04 -0700; Be very glad you don't have to drive on I-15 in and around Salt Lake City. Total reconstruction. Two years down, two more to go. MikeC; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00944.html (7,441 bytes)
152. Re: LBC prejudice (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 21:55:38 -0700; What does LBC stand for? Little British Car?; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01068.html (6,228 bytes)
153. Re: Tip for the day (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 22:13:33 -0700; Well, I went camping once and used beer on Grape Nuts. They are both made out of barley and nuts and stuff like that, so they should go together, Right? Wrong. MikeC; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01070.html (6,835 bytes)
154. Re: Speedo/tach out of whack? (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 09:48:22 -0700; I've found the VC gasket available at Checker/Kragen stores.; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01078.html (6,666 bytes)
155. Re: Nose up after front end rebuild on Spitfire (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 12:24:28 -0700; Did you tighten up the control arm bushing bolts with the car at normal ride height with all the weight on it or with the front end in the air and the control arms hanging? You should tighten them wi; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01149.html (7,638 bytes)
156. Re: Nose up after front end rebuild on Spitfire - RESOLVED (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:22:55 -0700; Don't ask me how I knew this.; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01177.html (6,814 bytes)
157. Re: Water temp gauge/sender?? (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 21:01:48 -0700; My 63 has the original temp sender probe in that spot on the water outlet housing. It may be a little low at first (because its on the other side of the thermostat) but when the thermostat opens it s; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01333.html (6,952 bytes)
158. pinion seal (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 21:08:48 -0700; Are there any special tricks to replacing the pinion seal on the differential? I'm sick of the little smelly puddles in the garage. MikeC; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01334.html (6,300 bytes)
159. coolant lines to the intake (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 21:14:53 -0700; How important are the coolant lines that go to the dual SU intake on a 1296 engine? I put the engine in the a 63 and used the water pump housing from the 1147 engine and it has no provisions for the; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01335.html (6,544 bytes)
160. info plate (score: 1): Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 21:19:16 -0700; I just found an information plate from a MK III in some old parts I have. This is the one that gives tire size and pressures, wheel alignment specs, capacities and weights. It says SP MK III on the l; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01336.html (6,392 bytes)

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