- 21. RE: (No Subject) Phosphated - Colour-Dyed Conrod Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2004 10:42:41 -0500
- I don't know enough to say if you can split the torque values or not. Phosphated Bolts are black and I'm not sure about colour-dyed. They should be Phosphated but call Nigel at Spitbits to be sure or
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00107.html (7,303 bytes)
- 22. RE: Questions about engine rebuild and machine shop work (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:58:31 -0500
- Not all Cylinder Heads are alike... There are several different cylinder heads for the 1500. Changing out to Flat-top pistons with a low-compression USA Head will give you about ~8.2:1. I ended up sk
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00295.html (8,663 bytes)
- 23. RE: >>NASS Intermitting starting problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 14:11:22 -0500
- The Seatbelt switch turns the buzzer on and the seat switch doesn't do anything that I can tell. You should see a voltage on the Red/White wire and hear the starter solenoid click when you turn the
- /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00299.html (8,210 bytes)
- 24. RE: induction pickup for spark plug wire (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 14:19:58 -0600
- Since the voltage is pretty high, the induction pickup can be as simple as some magnet wire coiled around the HT lead. If you just wanted to light up some LEDS, you could drive some opto-isolators an
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00004.html (7,876 bytes)
- 25. RE: New to the list (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 13:36:37 -0600
- Welcome! I've had my 79 for the past 22 years and even a small toolbox would get me back home. A carry-on toolbox must at least include: 1. 7/16" wrench 2. Two 1/2" wrenches (second required to loose
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00131.html (7,868 bytes)
- 26. RE: In boot - was: New to the list (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:30:31 -0600
- buy Ha! You must be from Georgia! I heard that the Georgia Wal-Marts stock Duct Tape in the Shoe Department. :-0 Gene Birmingham, AL
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00139.html (7,558 bytes)
- 27. RE: Nuts and Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 00:02:05 -0600
- Good luck finding a Hardware Store these days... Home Depot and Lowes have run the *real* hardware stores out of business. I have yet to find exact matches. Most of the bolts are UNF 5/16 and UNF 3/8
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00233.html (7,559 bytes)
- 28. RE: and then we go to bolts.. (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 12:31:42 -0600
- I recently bought conrod bolts from Spitbits and the main reason was that the Bentley Official Shop Manual used very strong language about using new bolts and not renewing the old. Since my engine re
- /html/spitfires/2004-03/msg00244.html (7,135 bytes)
- 29. RE: Fuel line? (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2004 23:05:31 -0600
- The Bentley "Complete Official Triumph Spitfire 1500 Workshop Manual" is extremely detailed and has loads of drawings. It is the only manual you will ever need and I highly recommend investing in on
- /html/spitfires/2004-02/msg00060.html (6,668 bytes)
- 30. RE: 1980 Spitfire Head (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 00:13:31 -0500
- Roger, I used +0.020 flat pitons and milled the head on my 79 Spitfire to get 9.5:1 CR. Originally, I had asked the machine shop to mill the head for 9.5:1 CR but when I got it back, all they had do
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00027.html (8,339 bytes)
- 31. RE: 1980 Spitfire Head (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 12:29:58 -0500
- I agree with Joe... I milled only about 0.060 and it pings on 87 octane so bad I bought some Lucas Octane Boost. The most milling I have heard about is 0.200 on RazorBob's '79. Kastner is probably ru
- /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00044.html (7,939 bytes)
- 32. Re: [Spits] Radio problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:12:00 -0500
- WD-40 may not be a good idea. Try contact cleaner from Radio Shack or an electronic supply house. Gene _______________________________________________ Spitfires mailing list Spitfires@autox.team.net
- /html/spitfires/2007-06/msg00108.html (7,984 bytes)
- 33. Re: [Spits] Engine rebuild: What to ask and say to the machine (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2007 14:46:17 -0500
- Leave the crank in. It must be reassembled in the exact same order and orientation. If I were you, I would mark each bearing clamp with a metal punch. Punch the front with one mark, the middle with
- /html/spitfires/2007-07/msg00020.html (9,321 bytes)
- 34. Re: [Spits] Engine rebuild: What to ask and say to the machine (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:16:17 -0500
- I also added the oil cooler from Spitbits. If you're going to add it, skip the rubber hoses and go with the Stainless hoses. The rubber ones lasted less than 500 miles before coming apart. Looking b
- /html/spitfires/2007-07/msg00022.html (7,562 bytes)
- 35. Re: [Spits] Inconsistent Fuel Gauge Readings Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Gene Eighmy" <w4eae@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 16:48:00 -0500
- It sounds like a loose ground on the fuel sender... 1. Check the voltage between the Chassis and the Black wire of the sender (should be 0 volts. If it's greater than 0, then you have and loose groun
- /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00003.html (8,469 bytes)
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