- 41. Re: [Fwd: Dashpot filler?] (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 08:22:50 -0400
- I've vacuum tested the unit and it works properly (maximum throw at about 20 psi on the Mighty Vac). I tend to agree that it could be varnish crystals although I've never seen anything like that befo
- /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00412.html (9,498 bytes)
- 42. Re: [Fwd: Dashpot filler?] (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 08:31:22 -0400
- Those pesky criters are not a problem around here. The vacuum lines have no holes that would allow them to get in anywhere, as well. I have just knocked out as much of the stuff as I could. The unit
- /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00413.html (7,725 bytes)
- 43. Re: [Fwd: Dashpot filler?] (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 08:34:00 -0400
- Tom, my apologies for not thanking you for your reply. I do appreciate it very much. And thanks to everyone that took the time, thought, and effort in reponding. Vic Whitmore
- /html/spitfires/1998-05/msg00414.html (10,184 bytes)
- 44. Re: Engine swap in a 1500: Good or bad idea? (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Apr 1998 08:20:14 -0500
- Forget it. Save the Spit in it's majestic state. I would find some way, come hell or high water, to keep it as it should be...even if I have to learn how to most of the work myself. Vic Whitmore 76 S
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00015.html (8,904 bytes)
- 45. Re: Doubled Postings (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Apr 1998 12:14:21 -0500
- I get many double postings. I thought is was just me. Vic Whitmore 76 Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00022.html (6,774 bytes)
- 46. Re: Spitfire Door Lock Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 08:40:01 -0400
- I recently had this problem with my passenger door. It came about after damage to the door and rocker panel. It turns out that the door was too close to the pillar. After adjustments, it worked fine
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00160.html (7,737 bytes)
- 47. Re: Wheel Arch/Quarter Panels (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 08:57:11 -0400
- Hi Tom. I just replaced the rear spring this weekend and that meant that I had to remove the inside rear panels to get at the spring mounting plate. Now that the panels are out, I'll take patterns of
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00161.html (8,598 bytes)
- 48. Re: MIG Welder (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 08:25:05 -0400
- Brad, when I decided to buy a MIG, after looking at JCW, Costco, etc., the choice I made was based on serviceability, and re-sale value. I chose Lincoln and paid more. When it comes to getting it fix
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00169.html (8,081 bytes)
- 49. Mail Volume (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:24:19 -0400
- Wow, only 30 messages to read on Monday morning, for the whole weekend. That is since I moved to the Spitfire list. When I was on the Triumph list, a typical Monday morning was 200-300 messages. And
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00221.html (6,693 bytes)
- 50. Re: Tire Pressures (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:43:24 -0400
- Brad, someone posted a message several months ago. I checked my saved mail but can't find it readily. The method rocommended seemed like a pretty reasonable idea especially when dealing with new tire
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00222.html (8,228 bytes)
- 51. Re: Running Doggy (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:46:29 -0400
- It sounds like it is running lean. Check out the plugs if you have been able to put several miles on them. If they are light tan your lean.
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00223.html (8,062 bytes)
- 52. Re: Tire Pressures (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 09:28:22 -0400
- Hey, Brad, I went through my Old Triumph Mail and found the original. It was from Charlie B. I also include one that followed it from Barry Schwartz. Vic Whitmore Martin, What in the world are you do
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00224.html (10,391 bytes)
- 53. Re: flasher troubles (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 13:10:20 -0400
- Ken, I would start at the fuse panel. Check for good contact between the fuses and the metal clips that hold them. Over the years, the clips lose tension and hence a poor contact results. They can al
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00244.html (9,678 bytes)
- 54. Re: gasoline gauge on Spit 1500 (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 13:51:55 -0400
- Ken, there are two wires that go to the sender. One is black and is the ground. The other is colored. Remove the colored one and short it to the ground while watching the guage (2 people work best).
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00330.html (8,909 bytes)
- 55. Re: What's a SILL? (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 09:45:55 -0400
- Translated into Americanese, a sill is a rocker panel. Vic Whitmore 76 Triumph Spitfire Thornhill, Ontario
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00373.html (6,973 bytes)
- 56. Re: rear disc brakes on a Spitfire? (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 09:52:50 -0400
- Even better, how about overall improvement of thebraking system. I've always felt that the Spitfire braking was very heavy and poor. I upgraded to carbon metallic pads and that helped a bit. I would
- /html/spitfires/1998-04/msg00374.html (8,138 bytes)
- 57. Spitfire Tank Panel (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:45:31 -0500
- Larry Hooven asked for plans for the panel that covers the fuel tank on the inside of the trunk (boot). I happen to have a new one that I haven't installed yet and created a drawing of it. Sinve the
- /html/spitfires/1998-03/msg00040.html (7,088 bytes)
- 58. Re: Spiftire grounding point (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 09:43:24 -0500
- First step, check out the fuses. The clips holding the fuses lose tension and a poor electrical joint results in intermittent contact. Remove the fuse, bend the clips together slightly, and replace t
- /html/spitfires/1998-03/msg00061.html (7,533 bytes)
- 59. Re: will the spending never stop??????? (score: 1)
- Author: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@idirect.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 15:37:00 -0500
- Answer 1... I don't know of any re-buildable fuel pumps now available. Answer 2... I just finished my seat frames. They are gloss black (as with POR-15). The sliders are bare metal (silverish). I wou
- /html/spitfires/1998-03/msg00082.html (9,781 bytes)
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