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101. Re: Weld Breaks on SS Headers (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 13:21:37 -0400
Paul, guess I should have scrolled down the page a bit more the other day when I got the prices! Interesting parts. SS as well and in two sizes. Alan APT sells ball joint exhaust pipe sections. They
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00216.html (11,708 bytes)

102. Re: Rimmer SS header part number? (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 18:23:04 -0400
Folks, Turns out Maniflow from APT are not stainless steel, just the exhaust So Rimmer is the main contender at present for non standard SS systems. Tony, In you emails with Paul, you mentioned a pic
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00230.html (8,665 bytes)

103. header on ebay (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 13:57:08 -0400
There's an exhaust header on ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=376976804&r=0&t=0 But to my mind it look like it's the mirror image of the right thing. Am I goi
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00339.html (7,537 bytes)

104. Re: lbc electrical knowledge (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 14:12:44 -0400
Drat, the secret's out. Job security is gone! I spent 4 years doing an electronics degree just to find this out now! Alan p.s. Nice one Aurthur. SO YOU WILL NOW UNDER STAND WHAT THE ELECTRICAL STUFF
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00342.html (9,017 bytes)

105. Re: Re: header on ebay (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 14:31:54 -0400
Thank goodness, What with Arthur wiping out my whole career in a single Alan Alan, Just a reassurance that your mind remains intact! I suspect that someone accidentally flipped the images. Otherwise,
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00347.html (8,575 bytes)

106. Re:header on ebay (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 15:42:49 -0400
Barry confirmed it's not a Spitfire one. I'll update the list when I get a rely from the seller! I wonder who the person that bid is..... Alan That must be the "new" exhaust system I have been hearin
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00355.html (8,865 bytes)

107. Re: Flunked my safety inspection (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 16:51:48 -0400
I even did both the upper ball joints and the tie rod ends without any special tools, but it would have made life a bit easier and quicker having one. I'll second that they are easy to replace. Proba
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00362.html (9,311 bytes)

108. Re: l.b.c. (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:32:28 -0400
John, Joe's right. I have one on mine. If connected it should go to the + terminal on the coil. Value should be 1 micro farad. (1 then what looks like a u with a long tail followed by an F). Over sid
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00398.html (8,033 bytes)

109. Re: Steve M and the magic Massachusetts Safety Inspection (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:51:45 -0400
Steve, Like I said I did not use any special tool but for the "big hammer". Alan p.s. any one want some old ball joints? Thanks for all of the comments and observations. I certainly agree that it is
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00409.html (8,337 bytes)

110. Re: Front Hub Assembly (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 12:33:40 -0400
David, I had teh same problem. My saga was teh metal ones with teh rubber inside were the wrong ones supplied teh first time. Next try was the ones supposed to be correct ( even checked with teh manu
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00450.html (8,487 bytes)

111. Re: Front Hub Assembly (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 13:35:18 -0400
Terry, it's nice when you know that you're not the only one! Alan I did the same thing as alan. Bent the crap out of those new felt seal rings trying to get them seated. Gave-up and used the new felt
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00454.html (9,729 bytes)

112. Re: Re: loss of power and poping (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 13:20:55 -0400
Tim, I always have put teh standard engine oil in teh dampers. This was what the garage always recommended when I had Triumphs in the UK. Also it is what is listed in the manuals. It always has worke
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00559.html (12,173 bytes)

113. Re: loss of power and poping (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 13:25:56 -0400
Tim, I always have put teh standard engine oil in teh dampers. This was what the garage always recommended when I had Triumphs in the UK. Also it is what is listed in the manuals. It always has worke
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00560.html (12,207 bytes)

114. Re: RE: Damper Oil (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 14:42:04 -0400
Reid, the only way I loose any oil is lifting out the damper to check and it dripping on the engine!. When you have gone for a run and the engine is hot is it still there afterwards? Also have you tr
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00574.html (13,511 bytes)

115. Re: viscous fan (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 14:48:09 -0400
Ron I replaced mine about a month or so ago. Terrible noise. I did get a good used fan clutch. The original tolerance ring was like new though. If you can wobble the fan or turn it without too much f
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00577.html (9,605 bytes)

116. Re: Damper Oil (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:33:52 -0400
OK so I go out running at lunchtime and ones mind comes up with the craziest ideas when work empties out of your head. But, take the piston out the carb, fill with oil. partially blow up a balloon an
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00583.html (13,202 bytes)

117. Re: Safety inspection? (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:40:00 -0400
Mike, Like you my wife had a similar experience with a semi. But she was in a big bright red minivan! Alan On my first Spit (a '65) I installed one of those bicycle flags (5' fiberglass pole with an
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00584.html (11,993 bytes)

118. Re: viscous fan (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 16:36:04 -0400
Ron, I believe the advantage is at speed where the airflow is sufficient to cool and thus the fan clutch slips. You'll cool the radiator more than necessary with a fixed fan, but then the thermostat
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00646.html (8,982 bytes)

119. Re: Carb rebuilds (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 12:10:41 -0400
Mark, I would try rebuilding them myself first. A lot cheaper and not difficult. I did my ZS on my Spitfire. All it takes is some time and it's relatively easy. Hardest part is tuning again, which no
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00670.html (7,885 bytes)

120. Re: Plugs (score: 1)
Author: "alemen@pop.ftconnect.com" <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 14:05:19 -0400
Craig, I recently put a Crane PS20 40kv coil with ballast in my 76. Crane recommended 35-45 thou. for the plug gap. I set at 44 thou (easiest with my feeler guages and she runs fine. I think Pat is r
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00675.html (8,165 bytes)


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