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161. Re: Water temp gauge/sender?? (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 17:04:36 -0700
That's probably why they moved it from the water outlet to the water pump housing. The water outlet location would be good for a sender to turn on an electric fan though. MikeC Therefore, I your guag
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01410.html (7,051 bytes)

162. Re: At a crossroads - opinions welcome (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 17:39:03 -0700
Buy yourself a little mig welder and do most of the work yourself. I just installed a new rear valance, rear lower quarter panels and made my own new floor. I also made patch panels for some rust beh
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01413.html (8,183 bytes)

163. Re: Correcting negative camber (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 17:07:27 -0700
Find a totally flat level place and drive the car on it. Measure the current rear ride height. Center of hub to wheel arch lip. Jack up the rear so the wheels come in at the bottom (positive camber),
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01449.html (8,225 bytes)

164. cooling fan (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 18:37:32 -0700
Which is considered to be the better cooling fan, The early four blade steel one or the 71-74 plastic one (7 or nine blades?)? Which one is quieter? I've got the steel four blade and it seems to cool
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01537.html (6,813 bytes)

165. Front suspension (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 20:40:52 -0700
In a few weeks I plan on going through the complete front end on my 63 Spit. I've already got everything except springs and shocks. I'd like to upgrade a bit over stock and was wondering whats availa
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00083.html (6,728 bytes)

166. Re: weber dvg carburetor for 78 spit (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 23:05:58 -0700
I got a quote from British Masters or Team Triumph (I can't remember which) a few months ago for the kit, it was $378 compared to the $399 sale at VB. I put one on another Spitfire I had a few years
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00126.html (7,704 bytes)

167. Re: Oil filter score against Jeff: 4-0 (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 20:53:34 -0700
I've got an extra adapter for the oil filter. It looks about 5/8" on one side (the side that screws into the block) and about 3/4" on the other. With this you can run a Fram PH16 or a Purolator L100
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00173.html (7,488 bytes)

168. Re: Fw: Compression Ratio of the 67 Mk. III Spitfire (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:54:14 -0700
Don't forget to take into account if the piston top is even with the block surface or if its slightly higher or lower. MikeC
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00236.html (8,425 bytes)

169. Re: How many are we? (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 21:46:57 -0700
Reminds me on my Spitfire in college. One day me and my roommate got bored and painted jaws on the front fenders (like the flying tigers), then we made up stencils of stick figure people, dogs and ha
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00363.html (9,184 bytes)

170. Re: Lug Nuts for VB 8 Spoke Alloy Wheels (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 20:33:48 -0700
I just got a set of these wheels and lugs from VB. Through the end of Feb you can get a set of the lugs on sale for $40. Part # 15-964. The catalog says they are made for a Midget, but they work fine
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00946.html (7,887 bytes)

171. Re: Lug Nuts for VB 8 Spoke Alloy Wheels (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 20:46:12 -0700
I should have wrote 175/70/13. anything wider
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00947.html (7,264 bytes)

172. crank pully and gererator (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 20:49:57 -0700
I've got a 72 1296 cc engine in my 63 Spitfire. I need to know if there is a smaller crank pulley that will fit the engine. I'm using the original generator setup from the 1147 engine and I'm worried
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg01156.html (6,819 bytes)

173. trunk emblem (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 21:00:20 -0700
I just finished welding in a new rear valance panel on my 63 to repair damage incurred by the PO. It appears he replace the trunk (boot) lid with one from a later model. I'm wondering if the early Sp
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg01159.html (6,615 bytes)

174. Re: 68-69 Motor Emission Control Valve (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 23:15:04 -0700
It should be a tight fit. I tried to remove one once and short of using a pipe wrench it would not come out. You could try the old stand-by and JB-weld it in place. MikeC
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg01231.html (7,414 bytes)

175. Re: Minitor Wheels at VickyBrit for $399.00 a set (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 19:16:49 -0700
They are indeed $399, I just ordered a set on Monday and they came in today. They look pretty well made, although the paint is put on kind of thick and looks like it ran a bit in places. Looks a lot
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00510.html (7,539 bytes)

176. Re: valve stem seals (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 17:38:44 -0700
I just had the head off of my 1296 redone and the machinist found some seals to fit. They are the large umbrella type. They fit tight over the stem and he said they are made to move up and down with
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00709.html (9,101 bytes)

177. Re: valve stem seals (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 20:43:12 -0700
I've been told all the stem diameters are .31 inch.
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00721.html (7,133 bytes)

178. Re: Keys and locks (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 09:25:51 -0700
Take it to a good locksmith and have them make a key for it. I've done this twice for trunk keys for Spits. I don't know how they do, but one guy took a blank and a file out and came back with a work
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00801.html (7,885 bytes)

179. Re: Amp Meter or Volt Meter? (score: 1)
Author: "MikeC" <mikech@sprynet.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 22:02:40 -0700
Look on ebay. Right now there is a NOS Smiths/Lucas amp meter kit and a oil pressure gauge kit up for bid. Looks like a good match for Spit gauges. Amp meter: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00855.html (7,524 bytes)

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