- 21. Re: Long distance Spits (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 19:36:55 -0800
- I done several (3 - 4) 3000+ mile trips mostly down the west coast, northern Washington to LA, or so, and back to eastern Washington, through the mountains and high desert. One time had a water pump
- /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00854.html (11,489 bytes)
- 22. is Rimmer off line (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 19:20:21 -0800
- I been using export@rimmerbros.co.uk. Just completed an order using it. -Gary
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00538.html (6,102 bytes)
- 23. gbx parts needed (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sat, 04 Dec 1999 13:09:36 -0800
- I need the following parts for a 3 rail gearbox with j-type OD. If anyone has them, or can direct me to a source I'd sure appreciate it. Parts needed: Top cover with all shift linkage parts (referenc
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00090.html (7,025 bytes)
- 24. dIFF iNSTALLATION (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:52:24 -0800
- I have always refit the washers. I fit them to the diff first, pushing them over the metal ferrule which protrudes from the rubber bush in the mounts. With a little attention as the diff goes into pl
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00668.html (6,934 bytes)
- 25. The Roadster Factory (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 16:36:07 -0800
- re: backorders. How long it will take varies. Sometimes they get the estimate right, sometimes they don't. I set a deadline based on my needs, after which I cancel the order, and get it somewhere els
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00847.html (6,887 bytes)
- 26. Re: 1500 dual SU and Knocking noise (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 23:38:07 -0700
- Could be either. The sound is different, at least to my ear, but if you haven't heard both that doen't help. However, both have a fairly solid sound, as you might imagine, coming from the high speed
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00000.html (9,234 bytes)
- 27. Re: Coroded Battery box (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 Sep 1999 10:37:29 -0700
- That's the route I've planned to take, but I lack any specific plan of attack. It sounds simple but are there specifics I should be aware of? Thanks Gary
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00190.html (7,478 bytes)
- 28. Re: Coroded Battery box (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 Sep 1999 15:45:45 -0700
- Yeh, I was wondering about the braces. Since I don't weld the pop rivets sound the way to go.
- /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00206.html (8,468 bytes)
- 29. Re: Front hub cap removal (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 14:29:45 -0700
- Now that is something I should have thought of trying in all those hours of sitting a staring at that little hole. Thank you. Gary
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00014.html (8,261 bytes)
- 30. Re: Original Spit tyre size (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 01 Aug 1999 21:51:27 -0700
- Door plate on May 1978 1500: 155SR13
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00032.html (6,563 bytes)
- 31. Re: Carb preferences (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 09:44:16 -0700
- Not a lot of enthusiasm over this one but here's the tally. Actually, no one really stated a preference, mostly just what they were using and that it was working for them, which is just as good. HS2
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00351.html (7,779 bytes)
- 32. Re: Rubber bumper guards (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 09:53:24 -0700
- Just for my clarity: are you talking about the overriders? On one of mine the molded insert for the nut is torn. I still have the nut but haven't got around to coming up with a solution, although in
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00352.html (8,172 bytes)
- 33. Re: making a bottom valence (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 14:39:21 -0700
- The following site has links to info about Spitfire engine and radiator valances. I think they may be helpful. http://www.enteract.com/~vmichael/tech.html Gary
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00359.html (7,192 bytes)
- 34. Re: Rubber bumper guards (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 19:20:56 -0700
- The nut I am working with is what I call a 'T' nut, hex head on the end of a threaded ferrule. It's the top fastener on the bumper guard. Where it was is only a crater. My concern is whether the JB W
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00366.html (9,557 bytes)
- 35. Re: Rubber bumper guards (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Mon, 09 Aug 1999 12:13:54 -0700
- That's correct. Unfortunately, the 'T' nut molded into the bumper guard has ripped out. Securing it back in place is the problem I face.
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00404.html (11,162 bytes)
- 36. Re: Luggage rack placement (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 18:39:04 -0700
- The rack that came with my 1978 1500, as supplied by the dealer to the original owner, was of low profile type as you describe, but I have no idea if it was an "OEM." As to positioning, if I were to
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01061.html (9,255 bytes)
- 37. Re: Grinding Gears (& request) (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 09:16:30 -0700
- Get a remote guided robotic arm with integral halogen lighting -- or, I wonder if I could train one of my ferrets . . .. Gary
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01157.html (7,601 bytes)
- 38. OD conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 12:57:52 -0700
- The list's input about converting from a non-OD to an OD tranny for my 78 1500 has been helpful, thank you. I have been able to obtain a good conditioning gearbox with what looks like a "later" J-typ
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01504.html (7,691 bytes)
- 39. OD Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 15:49:39 -0700
- I have another question about my new OD tranny. The drive shaft of the angle drive for the speedo seems to be too long for all the parts to fit together right. Can this shaft, on the tranny side of t
- /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01538.html (6,516 bytes)
- 40. Re: Leaky water pump (score: 1)
- Author: Gary Tash <tashg@bmi.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 21:07:45 -0700
- All the water pumps I've replaced, 4 - 5 on various rigs, had the opening down. I don't think the orientation would have much effect on whether it leaks there or not. If there's much of any noticeabl
- /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00825.html (7,905 bytes)
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