- 41. Factory options (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 20:00:48 -0500
- Does anyone have a list or know where I can obtain a list of the factory installed options on 76-79 Spitfires? SCCA rules allow the use of factory options for autocrossing, but not dealer installed
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00047.html (6,570 bytes)
- 42. Triumph Italia? (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 18:55:16 -0500
- While surfing classic car dealers on the net yesterday I came across a dealer who had a Triumph Italia for sale. The ad said that only 165 of these cars were built. I've never seen or heard of this
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00404.html (7,707 bytes)
- 43. Ballast resistors (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Thu, 18 Mar 1999 21:07:05 -0500
- I recently installed a new hi-po coil from Jacobs electronics on my '79 Spit, to limit the current flow I had to use an external ballast resistor (about 2 ohms). Currently I have the resistor instal
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00497.html (7,094 bytes)
- 44. Weber DGV 32/36 vs. DCOE 40 (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Sat, 20 Mar 1999 15:28:08 -0500
- I'm currently considering replacing my ZS with one of these webers. I have spent a least a couple of hundred dollars on my Stromberg carb, including a rebuild by Apple hydraulics and it still has pr
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00563.html (7,280 bytes)
- 45. Crane cams trade in deal on Allison Ign. (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 19:09:23 -0500
- This may be common knowledge, but I called Crane today to ask about a problem with my allison ignition module, (when the module heats up it stops working), needless to say the module is considerably
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00604.html (6,996 bytes)
- 46. Alternator warning light (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 19:14:59 -0500
- I know that this problem has been talked about before, but if someone could help me out I'd appreciate it. I noticed today that my alternator was not charging while looking for another problem, I ha
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00606.html (7,049 bytes)
- 47. Alternator problem resolved (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 09:39:25 -0500
- Thanks to all the people who gave input on my alternator problem, it turned out that the field winding had an open and was not only not charging the battery but also keeping the warning light unlit
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00701.html (6,797 bytes)
- 48. Allison to Crane conversion (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 21:19:04 -0500
- Hi all, I finally got my new Crane ignition installed tonight after fighting with UPS over it's location for half a day. I have to say it is a big improvement over the Allison unit. The module is con
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00745.html (6,751 bytes)
- 49. Replacement seats (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:07:55 -0500
- I am eventually going to have to get new seats or get new foam and covers for mine and I was wondering if anyone has installed any of the Corbeau seats in their spit. I am looking at either the Club
- /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00756.html (6,450 bytes)
- 50. Last of the parts car (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Sat, 6 Feb 1999 15:36:21 -0500
- Hi everybody, I finally got rid of the carcass of my '76 parts car this weekend, it was rusted beyond salvaging but has given it's all to help keep my '79 on the road as well as many others on the li
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00109.html (7,409 bytes)
- 51. Replacing valve springs (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 18:25:09 -0500
- Hey everone, I think that I've got the annoying miss in my '79 narrowed down to a weak valve spring. I've done the test where you hold a dollar bill over the tail pipe and it snaps up against the pip
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00139.html (7,495 bytes)
- 52. positive rear camber question (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 17:36:01 -0500
- Hey everybody, I've recently replaced my rear spring, trunnion bushings and rear shocks. The shocks are KYB high pressure gas shocks. I've completely eliminated the rear sag and the negative camber,
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00228.html (7,213 bytes)
- 53. need distributor help (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 22:09:48 -0500
- Hi everybody, My big debut at autocrossing is coming up on Feb. 28 and I'm trying to get my Spit tuned up so that I at least won't be embarassed by poor mechanical performance. The drivers performanc
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00324.html (9,452 bytes)
- 54. rear camber update (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:27:52 -0500
- Hey everybody, I had posted a request last week about any ideas on correcting the positive rear camber that I was experiencing after replacing my rear spring. After several calls to British Parts NW,
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00433.html (7,160 bytes)
- 55. vacuum advance questions answered (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 18:22:28 -0500
- Hey all, I had posted some questions last week regarding vacuum advance on the Lucas distributor, I found a URL that looks like it was generated by the TR6 list that answered all my questions and a l
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00456.html (6,769 bytes)
- 56. Exhaust manifold needed (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 16:05:51 -0500
- Hi everybody, I have decided to convert my '79 Spit back to it's original stock configuration and need to restore the emissions equipment that was removed by the previous owner. I am looking for a go
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00655.html (6,662 bytes)
- 57. ZS carb question (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 18:17:16 -0500
- I recently had my carb professionally rebuilt and I'm having some trouble tuning it. The main jet and the needle were replaced and I notice that the jet sits about 1/8 - 1/4 in. below the bridge. I
- /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00657.html (6,537 bytes)
- 58. Parts that I really need to sell (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 18:17:28 -0500
- Hi everyone, I hope everyone had a nice Christmas! I am currently in possesion of several Spitfire parts that I really need to get rid of and would appreciate any offers. Here's a brief list. Frame R
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00062.html (7,035 bytes)
- 59. Steering wheel sale/swap (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 16:11:01 -0500
- Hello all, I currently have a '76 steering wheel with center pad exactly like the one shown in the Roadster Factory christmas catalog that I'd like to sell or Trade. I think the Roadster Factory was
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00258.html (7,374 bytes)
- 60. alloy wheels at VB (score: 1)
- Author: trunnell@mindspring.com (Glenn Trunnell)
- Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 18:09:24 -0500
- Hello everyone, I don't know if everyone has recieved it yet or not but I got the Victoria British winter sale catalog on Friday. They have the minilite replica wheels for about 120.00 ea. The cheape
- /html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00273.html (6,867 bytes)
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