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21. Blast cabinet (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 18:31:39 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers, Anyone out there built their own blasting cabinet, or know of plans for one? TIA, etc. BillG /// /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain t

/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00295.html (6,552 bytes)

22. Oil filters (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 17:15:25 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers, Got a question about Spitfire oil filters. I've seen many references to buying filters with a check valve. I understand the reasoning, but am not sure how to tell if my fil

/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00609.html (7,525 bytes)

23. Re: Oil Pressure Gauge (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 17:26:18 -0500

I just used a 1/8" NPT "T" on my '74. It fit the original hole in the block fine, and allowed the use of both the gauge and the idiot light. Available from any decent hardware store. BillG

/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00680.html (7,208 bytes)

24. At least there's a reason! (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 20:36:50 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers, I finally got the engine pulled out of Rip Van Spitfire today. It only took about half the time of my previous engine pulling extravaganza. It's amazing what a little pract

/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00722.html (7,161 bytes)

25. Re: pulling an engine without a engine lift (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 20:03:37 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers, I realize that this thread started with a request for ideas on how to pull a Spit engine without a hoist. Many good points have been made since. But, having just pulled my

/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00779.html (8,729 bytes)

26. Re: Sway Bar Links (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 20:12:01 -0500

I ordered mine from Spitbits, and it included both the mounting bushings and what appears to be the bushings for the links. Haven't tried to install them yet, so I'm not sure how hard it will be.. Bi

/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00780.html (6,658 bytes)

27. Rip Van Spitfire awakens (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 22:13:29 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers! Rip, the sleeping Spitfire, is again among the living! I finally had the chance to spend some time out in the garage today. I got the carb mounted, and changed the oil & fi

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00010.html (7,411 bytes)

28. Nuts & Bolts (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 22:22:11 -0500

I knew I had another question. Does anyone know of a place that sells an assortment of fine thread fasteners at a reasonable price? It seems I'm always making emergency trips to the hardware store, a

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00011.html (6,737 bytes)

29. Rip's latest adventure (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 22:01:45 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers! Well, Rip Van Spitfire is feeling stronger every day. I hooked up an oil pressure gage and fired him up again. 75 lbs. at idle cold, 30 lbs. after idling for 20 minutes. St

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00094.html (6,624 bytes)

30. Re: Spitfire for sale.... (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:12:28 -0500

Now, where is that lottery ticket....

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00193.html (7,832 bytes)

31. Re: 1500 Hard-top Questions (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 17:25:30 -0500

Personally, I think black would be fine. Besides, then if you ever buy another Spit, you can use it on that car! BillG '73 Spit '74 Spit '71 GT6

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00196.html (10,104 bytes)

32. Is Rip torn, or just twisted? (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:18:01 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers! In between compression tests on Rip I've been taking a closer look at the condition of the body. He's not as fit as I first thought. Although the rockers have been replaced

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00266.html (7,233 bytes)

33. Rip is definitely twisted (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 17:27:52 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers, I spent a bit more time in the garage this afternoon looking at Rip's tub. I've come to the conclusion that he is definitely twisted. With the top front of the left door ti

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00294.html (7,721 bytes)

34. Engine rebuild (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2001 15:01:58 -0500

Greetings Fellow Listers, Some of you might remember last September when my '74 Spit (since named Frank) engine lost oil pressure and started doing it's rock crusher impressions. I've finally had a c

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00572.html (8,916 bytes)

35. Bentley vs Factory manuals (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 13:04:26 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers, A couple of questions regarding manuals: Do the Triumph factory manuals that are currently available offer information that the Bentley books do not? I have the Bentley and

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00585.html (6,914 bytes)

36. Re: Engine rebuild (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 16:20:20 -0500

Hi Mike, OK, now I'm worried. What kind of damage will dropping the thrust washer do to the block? What do I look for? Pinning the thrust washer sounds like a good idea. The oil cooler is patiently w

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00606.html (7,537 bytes)

37. Market value (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 21:44:49 -0500

Greetings, Fellow Listers; I have a question regarding originality and perceived value related to engines. As you all know I spun a bearing and dropped one half of the thrust washer in my '74. There

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00708.html (7,305 bytes)

38. Fw: Update from the newbie (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2001 09:52:10 -0500

Hi Dave, I've bought oil filters from Big Wheel/Rossi (now Checker), Spitbits www.spitbits.com and The Little British Car Company www.lbcarco.com. I know some people have even used the Ford standard

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00711.html (8,349 bytes)

39. Re: Fw: Update from the newbie (score: 1)

Author: "BillG" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:53:58 -0500

Does a larger filter dissipate enough additional heat to substitute for an oil cooler? Seems like asking a lot. Yes, a larger filter may offer more filter media, but not necessarily. I seem to rememb

/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00740.html (9,365 bytes)

40. Basically worthless message, but I feel better! (score: 1)

Author: "Bill Gingerich" <wrgingerich@qwest.net>

Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 18:55:57 -0600

Greetings, Fellow Listers; Well, the weather gods have started to stir. 41 degrees in Minneapolis today, first 40 degree reading here since November 7. (Second longest span of time on record.) Saw no

/html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00047.html (8,231 bytes)