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81. Re: HS4 idle speed Woah! (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 11:11:25 +0100
Hi Wizardz There are two things I would look for, are the choke cams and associated links to the jets free moving and are they returning to the off position and make sure the throttle cable isn't hol
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00122.html (7,551 bytes)

82. Re: HS2 vs HS4's on a Spit = Solved! (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 23:08:31 +0100
Hi Paul If your carbs have the wax stat jets, huge metal blob on the bottom, you should consider changing these for the earlier normal jets with the red plastic bottom. The idea of the wax stat jets
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00133.html (7,261 bytes)

83. Re: Dual SU Carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 11:20:20 +0100
Hi Jason Though I say so myself I am very good with tuning twin SU's or Strombergs (been doing it about 20 yrs) I will do it for air fare from UK! Sorry no harm in trying?!!!! Seriously though if you
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00146.html (7,339 bytes)

84. Sign up (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 00:22:08 +0100
I am trying to remember how to sign up to these lists as I am trying to introduce a new lister But I forgot how to do it!!! Please could some one refresh my sieve, I mean memory! ;-) Thanks Graham.
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00270.html (6,412 bytes)

85. Sign up (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 00:55:24 +0100
Hi All Thanks for the replies, I have included the info with my reply to a request for help. Only time will tell if he wishes to make use of these wonderful resources. Graham.
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00277.html (6,412 bytes)

86. Re: UK Holiday (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 22:22:53 +0100
Hi Guys I get the impression you think we are always on holiday, to make your guesses a bit more accurate we only have Bank Holidays on Mondays with two exceptions and they are Good Friday [On a Frid
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00325.html (7,132 bytes)

87. Re: British sub in Hawaii (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 22:43:50 +0100
miles Are you implying the Navy use Lucas smoke to power their subs? That must be real horrid when the little pipes get a leak!! There is a sub in the scrap yard at Portsmouth, is this a ready suppl
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00326.html (7,522 bytes)

88. Re: master cylinder rebuild (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 11:05:14 +0100
Hi Jeff No I don't think you messed it up, I often find the rebuilt cylinders are reluctant to spring back after rebuild, did you use brake fluid or rubber grease, (the red stuff that often comes in
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00354.html (8,452 bytes)

89. Credit where credit is due! (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:58:08 +0100
Hi All I Phoned T.D.Fitchett at three pm yesterday (Thursday) requesting he send me a pair of Brake Discs (rotors) for my Dolomite, He said he would send them but it would be Monday before we would s
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00389.html (7,020 bytes)

90. Re: master clutch cylinder - too soon to declare victory (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 14:22:22 +0100
Hi Jeff Was yours the sticky master cylinder rebuild, if so it could be that the piston is not coming right back up, is there a bit of free play in the linkage when the pedal is up and the piston at
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00394.html (9,041 bytes)

91. Re: Tech Question (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 11:56:31 +0100
Hi Bill I have this same thing happen though not to this extreme on my 2000 sedan, it will idle at about 800 one time and the next time low enough to stall if you don't catch it. The problem on mine
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00419.html (9,621 bytes)

92. Re: Vacuum Retard unit (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:14:12 +0100
Hi Len The 25D4 Dizzy is common to a lot of small 4 cyl engines in the UK. Triumph used it on the Herald, and early Toledo and Dolomite, before the introduction of the 45D4. I think it was also fitte
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00441.html (10,641 bytes)

93. Re: Carburetor Conundrum (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 18:09:13 +0100
Hi Terry I think you should be able to fit the throttle discs straight in, at least I was able to, I think although the nominal size is 1.5" there are slight variations between the bodies for differe
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00452.html (8,554 bytes)

94. Re: Advice on removing Pulley Nut (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 18:46:20 +0100
Hi Brian First and foremost beg borrow or steal, no don't steal, the right size socket then select a high forward gear, this will amplify the braking ability of the hand brake, or you could get someo
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00453.html (9,691 bytes)

95. Re: US Listers: Sears American Racing wheels on sale (49.75 each) (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 21:28:22 +0100
Hi Tony Can you see what colour I am, or to translate that, I think I need some of those! Are they good looking and do you think I could get some shipped to UK CHEAP enough to make it still cheap? Be
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00460.html (8,683 bytes)

96. Re: Axle Yokes (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 19:19:20 +0100
You could also fill the void with Loktite stud and bearing fit (green) this stuff is good, super strong but can be dismantled with a bit of heat. The other thing is are you sure it is a casting flaw
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00566.html (8,202 bytes)

97. Re: Help ! (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 19:56:04 +0100
Hi Ken There is an inherent problem with the Spits and related vehicles, the UJ's are at their design load rating when stationary, though not in the same direction as when you are driving, the combin
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00567.html (10,327 bytes)

98. Re: Alloy bellhousing on ebay (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:08:17 +0100
Hi Bill The main thing is the original single rail boxes have a closed bore in the bell housing for the selector rod, I think this could be to prevent oil from escaping and clutch dust and other crud
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00568.html (9,307 bytes)

99. Re: Alloy bellhousing on ebay (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:34:36 +0100
Hi All The bell housings are definitely different though the fixings to the box and engine backplate are identical. Graham. anything with single rail trannies. Thomason's book says that is the same a
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00569.html (9,786 bytes)

100. Re: AMCO top (score: 1)
Author: "Graham Stretch" <technical@iwnet.screaming.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:58:53 +0100
I don't know whether this would work or not but how about sunshine, it bleaches most things, I know that the windows go hazy over time due to uv exposure but? Anyone else? Just a thought! Graham. ha
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00570.html (7,220 bytes)

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