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1. Lucas (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIH/NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 22:20:29 -0400; Ok, guys, my tach, gauges (gas and temp) and turn signals are not working. First, it would come and go, now just mostly dead. Sometimes, they would partially work until I apply brakes, the tach needl; /html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00245.html (7,434 bytes)
2. Radiator Recore Cost (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIH/NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 13:22:32 -0400; You probably will not have to recore, but just have the radiator shop repair the leak. The radiator shop I went to welded or soldered the puncture hole on my radiator. I was expecting them to recore; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00057.html (7,164 bytes)
3. Clutch kit (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIH/NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 15:05:02 -0500; The clutch kit that I'm using in my 1500 is from my order with Victoria British two years ago. Although, I've just started driving the car, the clutch appears to be fine. I've been ordering most of; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00042.html (7,201 bytes)
4. Cooling System (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIH/NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 13:26:11 -0500; Hello everybody, I drove my '76 legally for the first time two weeks ago with new MD tags after 2 and half years! It was a thrill to finally go on the roads, albeit scary with larger cars all around.; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00428.html (7,696 bytes)
5. New lister, bought Spitfire, now questions... (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIH/NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 09:08:13 -0500; Congratulations on your new spitfire! Wow, sounds like a good deal at $400.00! I'll comment on two items. If the rear shocks need to be replaces, very likely the front ones are due for replacement t; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00038.html (7,868 bytes)
6. Vertical Links (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIH/NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 08:58:05 -0500; If you check the threads on the verticals, you'll see that they are opposite. I think I can see the threads in the pictures that they are right and left. Sorry, I can't tell you which thread rotatio; /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00333.html (8,884 bytes)
7. Axle stub removal... (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 11:57:44 -0500; Not sure why you want to take the stub axle out. You're probably like me, take every single part out and put it back together (if we can). I tried taking my stub axle out last winter with a big hamm; /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00354.html (7,200 bytes)
8. Smokey, the cat - partial LBC (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:36:07 -0400; Smokey, our neighbor's cat (we feed him) brings all sorts of animals, including headless birds. He loves to sleep on my spitfire's tonneau cover!! Hey, hey, watch those claws!! FYI for those who live; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00250.html (7,031 bytes)
9. Molded Carpet (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:55:05 -0400; I'm interested in getting molded carpet kits. I noticed Jeff's comment on TotallyTriumph.com that he wasn't too keen on the Rimmer's kit. Has anyone tried the carpets from ACC? http://www.accmats.com; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00083.html (6,766 bytes)
10. Centering Steering Rack (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 15:51:43 -0400; While rebuilding the front suspension, I took out the steering rack to clean and paint. The instructions for putting it back said to look for the dimple or spot in the hole on the rack to center the; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00192.html (7,186 bytes)
11. PWDA (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 16:27:13 -0400; Whoops, I meant bypass the PWDA unit!! Has anyone done that?? Ward Hoping to get the '76 off the stands soon! /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcoo; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00193.html (6,525 bytes)
12. RE: Oddities - Grommets (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 09:30:41 -0400; I bought my grommets from the Roadster Factory's booth last summer at the British Car show in Maryland. They can be contacted at (800) 234-1104. Website is http://www.the-roadster-factory.com/info.h; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00286.html (7,316 bytes)
13. RE: steering knuckle joint (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 09:05:41 -0400; I ran into the same problem with my new steering coupling joint two weeks ago! I could see that the holes for the bolts were slightly off (thus "incorrectly manufactured") and was considering drilli; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00344.html (8,135 bytes)
14. Magic Carpet Factory (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 12:21:36 -0500; Good news! Magic Carpet Factory is currently working on the spitfire molded NFI, etc. Ward '76 Spitfire Thank you for your inquiry. We have just finished MG Midget, and Triumph Spitfire is in process; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00503.html (7,439 bytes)
15. Waterpump question (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 11:22:44 -0500; Did that water pump come off of your engine? If so, I'm beginning to wonder if you have a 1500 engine! I can't tell from your picture of the engine, but you might want to submit the head or engine b; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00576.html (9,020 bytes)
16. RE: Waterpump question (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:21:22 -0500; Sounds like you're on the right track. I just took a look in the catalog and it does appear that the pump housing that you have would fit any spitfire. If you plan to use a fan for a MK3, then you w; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00580.html (8,065 bytes)
17. re: Subject: front suspension renewal - bent vertical link? (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:18:42 -0500; I'm in the middle of my front end rebuild too (going very slooowwwly). Check your verticle link by lining up the threaded portion (bottom) with the mount hole for the ball joint (upper). You could u; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00157.html (8,774 bytes)
18. Re: Spitfire tires, help (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:14:34 -0500; Glad you had a chance to take your spitfire for a spin! I had one thought regarding your loose steering, in my first spitfire (only had it briefly, before finding another one in better condition), t; /html/spitfires/2001-11/msg00266.html (8,128 bytes)
19. Lower A-Arm (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:05:52 -0400; I'm doing a major rebuild of the front suspension. Before disassembly of the right side, I noticed that the A-arm would twist with the trunnion changing angle as I moved the stub axle back and forth.; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00481.html (7,449 bytes)
20. Spitfire/Hardtop combo on Ebay (score: 1): Author: "Pettis, Ward (NIDCD)" <pettisw@ms.nidcd.nih.gov>; Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:55:27 -0400; On Saturday, I went down to Richmond, VA to look at this Spitfire currently on Ebay. I was primarily interested in the hardtop. This item was brought to my attention by Ebay after my bid for another; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00482.html (8,354 bytes)

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