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221. Re: Help!!!Carbon Fouling (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 07:45:34 -0400; Intake manifold leak on Cyls 3 & 4? Or as I mentioned before, a compression test and valvetrain inspection/adustment seems called for. FYI all the plugs in my '79 were uniform in fouling when my carb; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00773.html (7,535 bytes)
222. Re: The Mystery Continues (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 10:38:30 -0400; Hi Larry, The things you noticed with vacuum ports would not, IIRC, cause a mixture problem in only two of the four cylinders. That EGR vacuum source is shared with the distributor diaphragm, though,; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00786.html (8,519 bytes)
223. Re: Anti-Run-on Valve (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 10:58:41 -0400; YES! Plug it up for now, thus eliminating the possibility of a vacuum leak there. (My 79 does not have that valve, but it is mentioned in the Bentley manual.) Atwell Haines; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00787.html (6,920 bytes)
224. Re: Oil Filter Experiences WAS: Oil Filter Adapter. (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 21:36:17 -0400; being as I filter like Pat, I'm familiar with that site about the oil filters. That guy didn't do any real scientific tests. I'm not a Fram fanatic, but several years ago Consumer Reports said that F; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00796.html (8,170 bytes)
225. Re: The little red lights on! (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 21:25:04 -0400; I had the same problem today for the second time in a week. Trouble was, the red light was on the cop car behind me! :( Check connections to battery, starter solenoid, alternator, and grounds. But it; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00797.html (7,563 bytes)
226. RE: Strange charging issue... FINAL Analysis (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 07:26:56 -0400; So it WAS the alternator? Sounds as if you should ask the guy who tested it as good, to test it again. Actually I know that many times alternators (and starters) can have intermittant problems. So do; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00821.html (8,202 bytes)
227. Re: Normal operating temp... (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 07:41:36 -0400; I wouldn't bother. The fan will only cool the water in the radiator after the engine is off...remember it's the water pump that actually circulates the coolant to the engine. The cars you mention had; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00822.html (7,986 bytes)
228. Re: Eurika!!! Problem almost solved..... @#$%@ PO (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 10:46:15 -0400; Good news. ANOTHER owner driven crazy by the dreaded DPO! I suggest you ask someone with a 6 cyl car if they have a spare breaker wheel. I know that my Crane X700 ignition came with a 4, 6, and 8 sl; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00826.html (8,876 bytes)
229. Humor (very little Triumph content) (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 13:36:19 -0400; A woman, pregnant with twins, is driving in her Triumph when she is involved in a serious traffic accident. She is in a coma for a month, and when she comes to, the first thing she asks is "How are m; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00837.html (7,109 bytes)
230. Metro NY car show, June 19 1999 (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 20:39:01 -0400; Hi Spitters, Below is information about a wonderful British Car gathering on Saturday June 19th. Last year it was a true gathering of area Listers. Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possibl; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00866.html (8,156 bytes)
231. Re: Oil Filter Experiences WAS: Oil Filter Adapter. (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 20:53:59 -0400; filters and and when filters on Hi Pat, Look at the descriptions of the check valves on the oil filter study website. Most are just nitrile rubber flaps. Seems to me that on the Ford V8s the check va; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00867.html (8,146 bytes)
232. Re: balky starter on GT6 (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 21:03:13 -0400; I can't speak specifically for the 6 cyl. engines, but reduction gear starters (a la the finer Japanese brands) are available to replace the Lucas starters on Lotus cars, from RD Enterprises, in Qua; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00868.html (8,055 bytes)
233. Re: Contagious (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 21:06:59 -0400; Dean and others, THAT'S why this week is British Car Week! :) See -- it works!!! Is everyone driving their [roadable] Spitfires everywhere this week?? Atwell Haines '79 Spitfire -- on parade!; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00869.html (8,287 bytes)
234. FS: Spit 1500 Seatcover kit (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 18:45:12 -0400; Hey all, I'm forwarding this as a favor to Anne. Atwell ++++++++++++++++++++++ FS: Spit 1500 Seatcover kit: Hello fellow listers! Please check out my ebay auction for a new seatcover/headrest kit, be; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00901.html (6,651 bytes)
235. Re: Conversion to Crane Cams XR700 (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 09:05:37 -0400; Rick & Nick, My XR700 has been on my Spitfire for two years, no problems. I also put a coil in with the ignition, a Crane PS20. This coil was spec'ed to be used at 6V (actually 6 - 9V) by Crane. One; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01020.html (7,911 bytes)
236. Re: Four Way Flashers (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 10:09:50 -0500; Most likely. Although, you DID clean and hook up all the connections (including grounds) between the chassis & body? or have I screwed up the wiring somehow? Well, IIRC the flasher switch is connecte; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00005.html (7,286 bytes)
237. Re:List postings suggestion (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 18:36:25 -0500; bringing My .02: I like Dean's suggestion that the original 'question poster' summarize the tips/solutions received (one email that way) and what actually fixed the problem/answered the question. Of; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00014.html (9,085 bytes)
238. Re: Stromberg carb problem, Chapter 2 (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 07:10:34 -0500; Have you looked for vacuum leaks A) caused by loose vacuum line 'elbows' or B) the o-ring inside the needle adjusting screw? These two things made MAJOR mixture differences on my car. Have you tried; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00027.html (9,494 bytes)
239. Re: Stromberg carb problem, Chapter 2 (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 09:14:18 -0500; At 05:58 AM 4/2/99 -0800, nikolai jaremka asked: Hoo boy, its been a long time since I've done any serious troublshooting with my old vacuum gauge. So, I refreshed myself with the checks from my old; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00057.html (8,718 bytes)
240. Re: On road vibration (score: 1): Author: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 09:52:24 -0500; Dear Shakey, Original fitment is to place the CV type joint in front near the tranny. Atwell Haines 79 Spitfire Succasunna, NJ USA "The gene pool could use a little chlorine." . Can anyone tell me th; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00059.html (6,870 bytes)

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