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1. Cutting Out At Higher Speeds and Inclines (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 20:58:54 -0400
Just had my 80 Spit out for a run this afternoon. Ran fine for about 15 miles, then started cutting out (as in, completely shutting down - the tach would drop to zero, then the engine would kick back
/html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00198.html (7,360 bytes)

2. Oil Pressure Gauge (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 14:11:47 -0400
Greetings felow listers, I'm trying to install an oil guage (Smiths) in my 79 Spit. My 80 Spit has one already installed and has an adapter for the guage on the engine already. I have another guage a
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00676.html (6,998 bytes)

3. Steering rack plug (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 23:42:22 -0400
As part of restoration of my 79 Spit, I was cleaning up the steering rack prior to painting and refit with new bushings. I found a small plug that appears to be made of nylon in the rack housing. It
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00376.html (7,105 bytes)

4. Paint Code? (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 18:23:21 -0500
I'm in the process of a frame-up rework of my 1979 Spit and have yet to identify the paint code listed on the plate. The code is "CML". The shade appears to be Vermillion Red, but that code is CAE. A
/html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00460.html (6,507 bytes)

5. Brake System Flush (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 22:47:36 -0500
Evening all! I'm in the process of a full restoration on my 70 Spit and plan to replace the standard LMA brake fluid with silicone. Any suggestions on the best way to rid the system of the old stuff.
/html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00844.html (6,103 bytes)

6. Re: Radiator Re-core (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Aug 1999 22:56:44 -0400
Just had a 79 Spit recored for 188.10. Not cheap, but much cooler. mike p
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00141.html (6,338 bytes)

7. Re: brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 22:31:56 -0400
You might want to check and see if the piston will move out, as well as back into the caliper. Several years ago I had the same problem and found that the pistons were more than just a bit stuck. Reb
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00444.html (6,843 bytes)

8. Re: More brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 23:03:48 -0400
When you split the calipers you also tend to disturb the small O-ring that seals the two halves when assembled. In rebuilding mine some time back, I replaced both. No leaks. Mike P
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00498.html (6,493 bytes)

9. Re: Spit Longevity (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:00:10 -0400
I agree. It's really a matter of perspective and your ability to enjoy the challenge of keeping them on the road. I've got two spits (79 & 80) and each have had major repairs over the past several ye
/html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00377.html (9,032 bytes)

10. Phantom Miss (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 23:47:48 -0400
Fellow listers, Any suggestions welcome! Have been having a bit of a time trying to find the cause of a miss (or pulsing) experienced when backing off the throttle, or holding a steady speed. There i
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00581.html (7,336 bytes)

11. Re: [Fwd: Spit Air Shocks] (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:34:24 -0400
Got my air shocks for my 80 spit from JC Whitney. Ordered set for 1963 Corvette. Have been working fine for past 2 years. Less than $100 as I recall. Mike P
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00844.html (6,632 bytes)

12. Miss on cruise and deceleration (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 00:10:21 -0400
Sage Advisors, Have been having a bit of a time trying to find the cause of a miss I experience when backing off the throttle, or crusing at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm. There is also a slight popping from th
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00219.html (7,610 bytes)

13. Re: EGR Valve (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 21:00:57 -0400
Smog Help, a company out of California, handles EGR valves for Spits as well as air pumps and such. Got one from them for about $90 if I remember correctly. http://www.smogparts.com/ or 1-800-544-43
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00585.html (6,537 bytes)

14. [Fwd: RE: Tunnel padding] (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 21:46:21 -0400
Another 2 cents. I would spend the time to check out what's available from Vicki Brit and others in heat shield and sound proofing material. I've gotten a roll from VB and used it in both my 79 and 8
/html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00526.html (8,119 bytes)

15. Re: Smog -- Can anyone ID what I'm missing? (longish) (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 22:13:16 -0400
I believe the item pictured is the "gulp valve". It connects to the air injection manifold, the intake manifold, and the line from the air pump. Set up that way on my 80 spit. Mike P
/html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00528.html (7,262 bytes)

16. Re: Smog -- Can anyone ID what I'm missing? (longish) (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 22:18:25 -0400
My 79 spit has no air rail or gulp valve. It does have a line that runs from the air pump, through a check valve, and then into the exhaust manifold above the catalytic converter flange. Passed VA e
/html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00529.html (7,311 bytes)

17. Re: [Fwd: RE: Tunnel padding] (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 18:29:28 -0400
Insulating your passenger compartment won't make any difference in how hot your engine gets on the 405, 110, or 5. Outside air is drawn in through the radiator by the fan or rammed through as you dr
/html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00579.html (7,565 bytes)

18. Re: Non-LBC, but important (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:37:21 -0400
There is a cleaner (for upholstery and fabric) called "Fabreeze" that works very well on this type of problem. Found in the grocery stores. Mike p
/html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00753.html (6,564 bytes)

19. Re:Exhaust System Work, et al. (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 23:51:57 -0400
My experience in replacing two exhaust systems (mine and my son's Spitfire) this past year has convinced me that there is no easy method to get at those nuts on the interior of the manifolds. I've ha
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00510.html (6,946 bytes)

20. Re: Electric Tach (score: 1)
Author: "Michael F. Papirtis" <papirtis@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Apr 1998 23:50:30 -0500
Same eccentricity here. Pops up after about 5 seconds or a few revs. No tapping seems to be required. British electrons - slipping on oil leaks. Mike P
/html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00024.html (6,699 bytes)

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