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141. Re: Reverse Light Switch (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:49:08 EDT
BTW, that funny bracket attached to the rear of the transmission case, directly behind the clutch slave cylinder, is definitely not correct. ==AM== Well, actually it IS correct...for the 948 Herald.
/html/spitfires/2006-08/msg00041.html (7,469 bytes)

142. Re: Spitfire engine (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 12:33:57 EDT
I bought an engine from of a Ebay. Is there and easy way to tell if it is an 1296 as claimed or an 1147? The number stamped on the block is FK3214HE. Also what should I look for to decide whether a f
/html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00017.html (7,798 bytes)

143. nuts for Spitfire wire wheel adapters (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:32:12 EDT
Feel free to reply only to me unless others voice a similar desire to Can anyone provide me with reasonably accurate dimensions, such as height, and whether they are conical/beveled/whatever on one o
/html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00055.html (7,498 bytes)

144. Re: Difference in Spk Plgs (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2006 21:28:13 EDT
anybody know the difference between a N-12Y and a RN12YC? ==AM== N12Y was the "original" Champion of yore. RN12YC is a "_R_esistor" plug (for radio noise suppression) with a _C_opper core. The latter
/html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00061.html (7,379 bytes)

145. Re: Door Mirrors for Spitfire MK3 1970 (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:05:15 -0400
Anyone care to give his opinion on the subject. Assuming that mirrors are install in front of door panels not on the front fenders. I read that Bullet Mirror 4.5 inches are pretty but were not practi
/html/spitfires/2006-09/msg00088.html (8,515 bytes)

146. Re: Carpe Brakeum (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:38:16 -0400
I don't drive my Spitfire much, but a few weeks ago, I had it out for a little spin, and I noticed that the brakes were grabbing a little.... After more than a few "stop & go"'s the pedal was hard to
/html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00002.html (9,073 bytes)

147. Re: Spitfire MKIII (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 23:30:49 EDT
How ironic. I have been wondering how you are supposed to make it sty in place. It seems to be simply pressed in place (definitely no threads), so brute force would be needed to remove it (except in
/html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00022.html (7,848 bytes)

148. Re: transmission swap (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:46:32 -0400
My 65 spitfire mk2's gearbox has a couple of worn synchros and a good used gearbox from a '72 spitfire came available locally. Would this be a direct swap with mine? Thanks, ==AM== Jason, if that goo
/html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00037.html (8,115 bytes)

149. Re: sagging rear/advice (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:44:28 EST
Unfortunately, it is "the nature of the beast". Your sag is due to the inherently bad design of the swing-spring rear suspension used on the Spits. The longer axles put a greater load on the weaker s
/html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00066.html (8,701 bytes)

150. Re: sagging rear/advice (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:05:20 -0500
Another possible factor is the longer axles which started in mid1979, if I remember right. It wouldn't apply to DR's '77, or course. and Joe Curry replied: The longer axles started in mid 71, so they
/html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00073.html (10,177 bytes)

151. Re: sagging rear/advice (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:25:34 -0500
Actually it was Feb 73 when that change ocurred (serial number 50,000 accordin g to Thomason). I meant to type "Mid MkIV" production instead of Mid 71.... ==AM== Youre' forgiven; perhaps another flui
/html/spitfires/2006-10/msg00078.html (9,882 bytes)

152. Re: [TR] Repair Operations Times (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:14:14 EST
What do you think, Frame Change on a Spitfire 1500? Winter Project? 2 Year downtime? Get stuck and never complete? I have a NOS frame leaning against the West wall on the garage here and am just a wo
/html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00075.html (7,718 bytes)

153. Re: SPITFIRE - Getting my Spitfire Ready for Daily Driver (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 22:43:58 EST
...I am going to take the Spitfire to a shop down the road to have the rear diff resealed (leaks bad).... ==AM== How badly does it leak? Is it actually streaming out somewhere, or does it just get a
/html/spitfires/2006-12/msg00008.html (8,282 bytes)

154. Re: Transmission removal project. (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:31:57 -0500
...Those 4 nut & bolt combos on the flange at the rear were a royal pain.... ==AM== Those I always tackle pretty much first (after the interior and tunnel are out of the way) while the car is still o
/html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00100.html (9,190 bytes)

155. Re: Spitfire Water pump (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:06:22 -0500
This is a small bearing 1296 engine that is now equipped with a Lucas Alternator. I have long suspected that the smaller pulley that was designed for use with the original generator is spinning the a
/html/spitfires/2006-11/msg00108.html (8,833 bytes)

156. Re: overdrive (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 17:33:31 EST
I seriously doubt it is a neutral safety switch. There never was one on any Spit. Since the box was a non OD originally, I would be inclined to believer that the extra switch was included in the mech
/html/spitfires/2007-01/msg00003.html (8,549 bytes)

157. Re: Seven TRIUMPH letters (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:08:50 -0500
I have two sets of Seven TRIUMPH letters to be install in front on bonnet and on the rear trunk lid, hole do not exist since I have a MK3, and I do not think that the MK3 had these letters. Can someo
/html/spitfires/2007-02/msg00004.html (8,207 bytes)

158. Re: [Spit] Differential Leak (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 09:41:31 -0400
The rear differential in my '73 Spitfire has always dripped a little bit when parked in the garage, usually not more than a drop or two after it was driven. Lately, I have noticed it's gotten a bit w
/html/spitfires/2007-05/msg00040.html (8,013 bytes)

159. Re: [Spit] Ideal PRM for cruise (score: 1)
Author: zoboherald@aol.com
Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 11:32:02 -0400
Hello I am driving my Spitfire MK3 for the first time, and I have the 1296cc and no overdrive and was wandering what should be the ideal RPM for cruise. I remark that the engine was turning 3700 RPM
/html/spitfires/2007-05/msg00043.html (7,906 bytes)

160. Re: [Spits] Camber Compensator for Herald? (score: 1)
Author: ZoboHerald@aol.com
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:21:22 EDT
Joe Curry, are you out there? We've got a guy in our club with a Herald and he's looking for a rear suspension upgrade. At one point, I believe, you were reproducing the camber compensators from the
/html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00010.html (8,667 bytes)


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