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21. BMW = LBC2 (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 09:25:30 -0700; San Francisco, CA. This just in. During the morning commute just completed, a lady driver was reported (by me) to be driving a BMW station wagon with the personalized plate LBC II. I wonder if she ha; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00025.html (6,630 bytes)
22. spitfire waterpump bearing (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2003 14:23:01 -0700; Hypothetical question. If one were to run a spitfire waterpump without any water, and under load - say due to the alternator - would it heat up and seize? Could one possibly pack it with grease to co; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00110.html (6,847 bytes)
23. RE: spitfire waterpump bearing (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 10:19:29 -0700; Actually non-vehicle related. But I will let the group know if it works - if it does work, it will be a testament to the robustness of the waterpump. Thanks Mark "Gosling, Richard B" <Richard.Gosling; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00124.html (8,859 bytes)
24. Re: 1147cc tune-up carb problems (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:04:10 -0700; Check your vacuum advance - the diaphragm may be shot in which case you're not getting enough advance when you jump on the pedal. Also - you can try power-timing - keep advancing the timing, test dri; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00253.html (9,395 bytes)
25. TRIMPH Spitfire (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 10:10:39 -0700; I seem to have lost u...err... a "U". I'd like to get an original one rather than a repro - is there anyone out there who has one to spare? One a related item..... My Spitfire came minus the letters; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00038.html (7,199 bytes)
26. Early Spitfire Sheet Metal Engine Shrouds - Installation on a (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 10:11:53 -0700; I went to install the sheet metal engine shrouds (possibly not the right terminology here) from my MK1 on my MK3 since the cardboard ones were long gone. Unless I missed something (or lost something); /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00039.html (7,054 bytes)
27. spitfire - heater valve - bybass (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:52:35 -0700; I'd like to bypass my leaking heater valve while I sort out a replacement. Actually - I'd like to bypass the entire heater core for the summer. Anyone foresee any problems with running a hose from t; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00103.html (7,373 bytes)
28. Re: spitfire - heater valve - bybass (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2003 16:14:28 -0700; Thanks to all that replied. Based on replies received to date, the concensus appears that it is fine as far as performance of the cooling system is concerned. Several people recommended either draini; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00113.html (8,738 bytes)
29. Wiring Harness Installation - Spitfire (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 10:10:23 -0700; Very exciting. Just about done with installation of my nice new wiring harness. Can already see the difference in the brightness of the ignition and oil lamps. Should have it done this weekend once t; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00129.html (8,995 bytes)
30. Spitfire Brake Master (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 14:54:21 -0800; I have an Spitfire master cylinder (MK3 I believe) that appears to have developed a slow leak. Symptoms are the usual required topping up - every 3rd or 4th outing, and a small puddle on the drivers; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00027.html (8,233 bytes)
31. Re: Strange Spitfire Fuel Delivery Problem (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 09:36:04 -0800; I'm a little late chiming in here (on digest) - but if a replacement fuel pump doesn't solve the problem you might want to check that fuel is flowing cleanly out of the tank. On my last Spit I extra; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00070.html (10,758 bytes)
32. wire wheels buy/sell/trade, SF, CA (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 11:31:09 -0800; I have about two decent wire wheels, one soso, and a couple that are shot. These are the painted steel, knock-off aftermarket variety. When I've looked into acquiring more, they seem to only be avail; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00092.html (7,253 bytes)
33. MK1 Spitfire Convertible Top Mounts Wanted (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 18:15:20 -0800; I am in the process of adding a roll bar to my Spitfire. Presently I have the MK3 convertible frame that folds behind the seats (and am not very happy with it for various reasons). To fit the roll b; /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00346.html (8,008 bytes)
34. Voltage Regulator Location, MK2 Spitfire (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 18:20:08 -0800; Can someone tell me where the voltage regulage regulator lives? I thought it was on the back of one of the gauges but can't find it to save myself (Mk2 Spit). Am I confusing the voltage regulator for; /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00347.html (7,246 bytes)
35. RE: Voltage Regulator Location, MK2 Spitfire (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 10:48:50 -0800; Thanks Bill, this will be a big help (much better than peering at the Haynes black & white image). Actually it reminds me of another question - what & where is the Lighting Switch? - as opposed to th; /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00359.html (8,262 bytes)
36. RE: MK1 Spitfire Convertible Top Mounts Wanted (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 11:03:30 -0800; Thanks Larry I everything for the MK1 setup including a nice new top, and, thanks to Joe Curry (thanks Joe !), the mounting brackets - so think I will go that route. I think that having the whole cov; /html/spitfires/2002-11/msg00360.html (9,145 bytes)
37. Re: Carb preferences (score: 1): Author: "Mark Sinclair" <sinclair@degenkolb.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 13:07:38 -0700; I had dual SU's and switched to a single DGV. Power was very similar with both set ups. I always had trouble balancing and tuning the SU's - they seemed to go out of tune with changes in the weather; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00064.html (7,270 bytes)
38. Re: RPM to MPH Question (score: 1): Author: "Mark Sinclair" <sinclair@degenkolb.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 13:16:25 -0700; I went through this decision process a while ago and came to the conclusion that the 3.29 would be too low unless you were running a bigger or highly modified engine. This was based on advice from ma; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00065.html (7,498 bytes)
39. Re: Convertible tops (score: 1): Author: "Mark Sinclair" <sinclair@degenkolb.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 17:16:03 -0700; Got mine from Spitbits. They recommended the Robbins top over the Amco. Appears to be good quality although I have not installed it yet. The snaps were not installed. Mark Got Mine from British Parts; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00229.html (8,487 bytes)
40. Re: Common rattles (score: 1): Author: sinclair@degenkolb.com; Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:11:31 -0700; This was the major source of my rattles. Also - cracks can develop in the bonnet sheet metal reinforcing at the front, in and around the wheel wells. Hard to spot unless you try flexing the bonnet sl; /html/spitfires/2006-07/msg00079.html (7,616 bytes)

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