...sorry... abunch of old mail never went out.... so here they are... my X's 1977 Spit (bought back in 1977) was her year round daily driver for 14 years and 150K+ miles ...never touched the front lo
...sorry... a bunch of old mail never went out.... so here they are... I think you're mixing problems/symptoms which is what's making it hard to understand. -- best guesstimate.... The firing sounds
Years (decades...) ago we 'southpaws' use to be a minority, but census says we're now the majority! Does this mean we'll start seeing cars built 'handed' in the future. :-) ...yeah right. What's this
OK What NEW toy did you buy???!!!! I can attest to the beauty of A.H.'s Spit personally. I had the opportunity to check it out at a local club meet (Lanco Club at Gettysburg PA) So no more Spits Atwe
...hence the reason the Corvette air shocks are used. 5-10 psi will let you set the ride height as desired and no messing around with the spring. Before you go re-arching springs.... try replacing th
there's on on EBay right Now! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=596581850&r=0&t=0 All these references to hardtops for the Spit and approaching cold weather has made m
Brad... (need glasses?) That's a Big Healey! Paul Tegler ptegler@cablespeed.com www.teglerizer.com -- Original Message -- From: "Bradley D Richardson" <bradrichardson@juno.com> To: <spitfires@autox.t
Apparently some of you have/are having problems with the panorama being displayed. The image and all java code involved is less than 900K max (not all of it gets loaded at once) If the page is coming
...on a rather solid '75 Spitfire with O/D..... Can anyone describe... what a failing CV driveshaft joint feels like? Just yesterday I noticed a rather weird vibration..... almost felt/sounded like a
....Gas Struts for Spit and GT6 bonnets.... Well you just may get your wishes! I've been in contact with one of the many mfr'rs of gas struts and am working with them specing out the requirements of
my exact method as well! A bungee works great for this. Paul Tegler ptegler@gouldfo.com www.teglerizer.com I keep a bungee cord in the trunk for this situation. I hook it from the center joint of the
Yep... had communicated with Michael on many occasion concerning the struts in that photo. Does anyone know what happen to him. www.carcentric.com hasn't been up for about a month now and he doesn't
photos...photos.... we need photos! Paul Tegler ptegler@gouldfo.com www.teglerizer.com I have gas struts on a spare chassis with bonnet attached and they do make opening the bonnet so much easier. Th
When life gets to 'ya...think back and enjoy. Old memories are the best. (maybe something to fill the GFO newsletter) -- Original Message -- Close your eyes...And go back in time... Before semi autom
OK...asking for the collective list wisdom.... I'm looking for the better quality in head gaskets for a Spitfire 1500 engine. Who/what/where delivers a decent quality head gasket? VB now carries ARP
yep.. new that... but where can I buy one for a Spitfire 1500 engine? ASAP! Paul Tegler ptegler@gouldfo.com www.teglerizer.com -- Original Message -- From: "Craig Smith" <craigs@iewc.com> To: <nass@y
just checked the engine. The oil Marvel Mystery oil I left in the cyls overnight is gone in #3. 1 2 and 4 still have almost the full amount I put in late last night. So... I assume I need rings and
yep... that's pretty much the plan at this time. It's just nice to have parts on hand rather than having to wait for them until after you find out what's up. Paul Tegler ptegler@gouldfo.com www.tegle
thanks to all that have responded! Man what a life... all this knowledge ! I've posted a page with photos of the cyl and piston. I'm measuring the piston now (it's laying here between me and the keyb
OK... the cyls look fine so I'm planning on new 9:1 flatop pistons and rings. The cyls are mirror smooth and as noted... need the glaze broken. QUESTION.... What's the best way to do this while remov