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21. Crankshaft endfloat. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 18:09:52 -0600; I pulled my engine this past weekend to clean and paint the frame rails. While the engine is out I measured the crankshaft endfloat with a dial indicator. I got a reading of 0.014". The book I have s; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00331.html (7,175 bytes)
22. Is this a problem? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:55:13 -0600; While my engine is out and I'm waiting on the oversize thrust bearings, I decided to retorque the head and adjust the valve lash. All goes well until the rear bolt on the manifold side. I put the tor; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00436.html (7,173 bytes)
23. Re: battery box replacement (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:54:11 -0600; I just installed one this weekend. I left the braces in place. I used a die grinder with a cutoff wheel to cut along the inside edge of the old one, leaving the top flanges in the car (too may spot w; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00538.html (8,258 bytes)
24. Free Bonnet!! (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:13:51 -0600; Anyone want a free bonnet? It fits the Mk1 and 2. Not bad condition, very usable. Front edge dented a little, some surface rust, no rust holes that I can see. You would need to pick it up in the SLC,; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00568.html (6,752 bytes)
25. Re: Leaking everywhere (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:46:15 -0700; It may be possible but it will be very difficult to disconnect the driveshaft, transmission mounts and speedometer cable with the tunnel in the car. MikeC /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00402.html (6,673 bytes)
26. Re: Plug welding holes in sheet metal. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:53:49 -0700; Actually copper is a better heat conductor. Aluminum is stronger and easier to form than copper so the tubes in an aluminum radiator can be made thinner than copper and hence heat transfer across th; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00403.html (8,735 bytes)
27. Re: Plug welding holes in sheet metal. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 21:52:30 -0700; Brass is mostly copper, with a little zinc. any /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00405.html (8,444 bytes)
28. Re: Plug welding holes in sheet metal. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 08:37:18 -0700; Plus pure copper is much softer than brass, so you can form it to the backside of curved surfaces easier. MikeC brass /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00410.html (8,347 bytes)
29. Re: minilite wheels (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 21:45:27 -0700; Victoria British has them on sale right now for $500 a set. A bit more than $115 each you quote from Moss but still a good price. I have the 5" wide version, a 175/70/13 tire fits great. MikeC /// sp; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00322.html (6,777 bytes)
30. brake and clutch master cylinders (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 22:05:22 -0700; Are the brake and clutch master cylinder the same on a 64 Spitfire? Spitbits and VB list them as teh same part number but the brake cylinder on the car is larger in size than the clutch. The bore dia; /html/spitfires/2002-02/msg00668.html (7,252 bytes)
31. Re: Male Names for Cars (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 17:28:57 -0700; It's not really a male name but I went with Belchfire. I was tuning it shortly after I bought it and it backfired through one of the carbs. Shot out a 6 inch flame. Name stuck. MikeC /// spitfires@au; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00238.html (6,718 bytes)
32. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] car nearing drive time (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 17:24:37 -0700; Please explain why the big crank 1300 has no redeeming features. I've heard this a few times but I've never heard a reasonable reason why. MikeC /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try h; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00377.html (7,270 bytes)
33. Big journal 1296 (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 22:01:41 -0700; OK, If someone has a big journal 1296 (like me), what modifications should be done to a street engine to make it last? /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00404.html (6,942 bytes)
34. Re: Big journal 1296 (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 08:14:58 -0700; Which bearings are considered the best? I guess you would want to change the bearings even more often in a 1500 with the longer crank throws? MikeC should /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list //; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00423.html (7,668 bytes)
35. Spit Pics (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 23:06:10 -0600; I just downloaded a few pictures of my 64 Spitfire with the new paint job. There are a few before and after pics. After getting prices for a paint job ranging from $3000 to $7200 I decided to try it; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00093.html (7,188 bytes)
36. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Spit Pics (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 18:46:25 -0700; Paint thinner, oil and grease remover, etching primer, high build primer, sealer, urethane base coat and clear coat cost about $550.00, $40.00 or so to turn my garage into a spraybooth (included home; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00137.html (8,234 bytes)
37. Re: Spit Pics (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 18:50:51 -0700; RE: Spit PicsThanks! I just took a razor blade to an old tonneau cover and cut around the rollbar tubes. I'll get an new cover next spring and take it to a top shop and get them to do it right, maybe; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00138.html (7,303 bytes)
38. Re: 78 Clutch replacement (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 19:25:57 -0700; Are we talking about RR a transmission in a SPITFIRE? In my opinion the Spitfire is the easiest car to remove and replace a transmission in. I've gotten the process down to 1.5 hours. This includes r; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00139.html (8,583 bytes)
39. Re: 78 Clutch replacement (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 22:33:16 -0700; Wow! I was proud of my 1.5 hours start to finish. I think I could shave 0.5 hour off if I did not have to remove the interior. That time is working by myself. :') MikeC very little in the way of inte; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00146.html (7,967 bytes)
40. Re: Crazy ebay sellers (score: 1): Author: "Mike Chambers" <mikech@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 23:12:30 -0700; I saw this earlier. Maybe he means 1980 Spitfire with a hardtop? A lot of effort went into the description. MikeC http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=598347867& r=0&t=0; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00460.html (7,525 bytes)

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