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61. Re: Review! Re: Starting with clutch engaged helps thrust washers? (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 18:50:11 -0400; joe, i think everyone is missing the point. if the engine is rebuilt correctly with the end float tolerance at the tight end (.004") it won't make a lot of difference. the engine does turn over easie; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00759.html (11,926 bytes)
62. Re: Good compression? (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 18:55:57 -0400; what year car? the early - pre-"71 would pump 150 or better on a guage. the later ones had lower compression and a correspondingly lower amount of pressure. rule of thumb is engine will not run on le; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00760.html (7,009 bytes)
63. Re: Compression (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 19:03:36 -0400; probably nothing in the known world is compatible with california, but we build all our performance street engines to 9.5. use high test and an occasional can of octane booster. good perfomance, no d; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00761.html (7,465 bytes)
64. Re: Review! Re: Starting with clutch engaged helps thrust washers? (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 19:29:28 -0400; oh no, not another one of those. we have done this process since the eaarly 1970's so maybe i can be "grandfathered: into a protected status. we do have a patented gear reduction starter. this is jsu; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00765.html (10,595 bytes)
65. Re: mg vs triumph at mod-ohio (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 21:56:41 -0400; i just returned. we were there for 3 days with a large booth set up. we wer in the paddock above grm and immediately before the truechoice building/ ted -- Ted Schumacher TS Imported Automotive 404 B; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01121.html (8,989 bytes)
66. Re: ?new vacuum advance units for delco distributors on Mk3 ? (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 21:57:30 -0400; david, i have used units. ted -- Ted Schumacher TS Imported Automotive 404 Basinger Rd. Pandora, Ohio, USA 45877 Ph. 800/543-6648 USA/Canada FAX 419/384-3272 24 hour Ph. 419/384-3022 - tech./general; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01122.html (8,668 bytes)
67. Re: Dropped a valve (ouch!) (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 10:11:40 -0400; john, sorry about your valve. ther are somethings you need to know. if the piston is broken, you have particles of aluminum all through the engine. these are deposited in the oil galleries and will c; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01161.html (8,869 bytes)
68. Re: Camber compensator for Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 21:20:15 -0400; joe, why a compesator when the factory comp department got rid of it in 1971. use the rocker spring that has been dearched along with 5' or 5 1/2" wheels and you will generate mor cornering force tha; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00061.html (10,882 bytes)
69. Re: '79 Spitfire bumpers -- chrome or plastic? (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 19:44:02 -0400; '79 was a "split" year with both chrome and rubber bumper cars. this was a common situation as the factory used this as a means of getting rid of the last of something before the next something came; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00582.html (9,509 bytes)
70. Re: weber carb question (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 19:50:26 -0400; tad, what year is the car? the downdraft weber is a good carb for easy starting,e tc. but does not contribute to any major (or minor) horsepower gain. stop and think about the direction of the air/fu; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00583.html (7,731 bytes)
71. Re: Twin SU's (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 07:32:41 -0400; roger, you are right about the hs4's. we have sold this set-up for many years and it workds well. we usually have several sets in stock so please tell your friends. ted -- Ted Schumacher TS Imported; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00661.html (7,731 bytes)
72. 1979/80 front spoiler (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 14:55:31 -0400; hello list. sorry to do this but last week someone - or several - were looking for a late style spoiler. i missed a digit on the part number when i checked. we do have a NOS front spoiler in stock. t; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00751.html (6,302 bytes)
73. Re: crankshaft nut (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 20:42:48 -0400; mike, you can buy the socket but the simplest method is to adjust the valves by rolling the car forward. remove the spark plugs and roll the car forward to adjust the valves. works great and no tool; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00906.html (7,895 bytes)
74. Re: Replacing Electric Fuel Pump on '77 1500 (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 08:39:43 -0400; why don't you mount the guage with remote hose at the pump? the regulator stops pressure down to the preset level - if your regulator is working correctly. the pump is what supplies the pressure. you; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01018.html (9,290 bytes)
75. Re: Strange Engine Noise (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Apr 1999 13:59:27 -0400; start the car and runit until you hear the noise (warmup time) shut off the an disconnect the fan belt and restart the car. if the noise is gone, you have narrowed it down to the waterpump, fan or al; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00173.html (10,568 bytes)
76. rollbar (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 08:40:36 -0400; greg the roll bar we sell is real, not a "marginal" use part. our street roll bar and race bar are the same material. the race bar has an extra diagonal brace that is mandated by the race sanctioning; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00203.html (6,893 bytes)
77. Re: Weber 40 DCOE's wanted (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 22:44:08 -0400; just sold 2 but have 1 left. i will be at road atlanta until next monday. please let me know if intersted. my office reads the email daily. thanks, ted -- Ted Schumacher TS Imported Automotive 404 Ba; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00301.html (7,605 bytes)
78. IRS -- Spitfire Cyber Sale (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 12:15:54 -0400; YES, our first I(t's) R(eally) S(pring) cyber sale for the Spitfire list. 10% off any item(s) on our web site. You don't have to limit this to just Spitfires. Have a TR6, MGB, Sprite, GT6, etc? Go fo; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00349.html (8,536 bytes)
79. Re: Don't ignore the smell of gas... (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 19:31:01 -0400; if you want to route the line the mnost effective way, run it behind the valve cover. the fuel line is kept away from the heat of the engine, not near any moving parts and is a shorter "run" of line.; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00580.html (9,535 bytes)
80. Re: Help with Spitfire Valve Adjustment (score: 1): Author: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 21:43:26 -0400; set the valves at .012" cold. it is beter to have a little noise than to burn the valves. just watch the valves as you roll the car in a forward direction. when the rocker does not move, that valve i; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00654.html (7,910 bytes)

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