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41. Dash light reflection (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 21:58:49 -0700 (PDT)
I noticed tonight that there is a reflection in the windshield as I drive. It is the "Hazard" light and the bottom of the tach. This is the first time in a while that I have driven the car at night a
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00499.html (6,770 bytes)

42. Re: POR15 (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 15:59:09 -0700 (PDT)
Check out http://www.por15.com/ Never used it but have talked to many that have. Until today, never heard a word against it. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - Free emai
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00519.html (7,246 bytes)

43. Re: Door Opening (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 18:53:11 -0700 (PDT)
Just went through this. I believe that these are no longer available. I tried in vain to repair one and was not able to do it Chris DeStaffany 1975 Spit ______________________________________________
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00626.html (7,316 bytes)

44. Re: Importing car from Canada to USA (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 14:08:37 -0700 (PDT)
Went through this a couple of years ago. At that time, the car needed to be to American specs for the year of car, ie 1975 for 1975 USA. If the car was over 25 years old it was a whole lot easier. Th
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00676.html (9,455 bytes)

45. Re: Numerical equivalent of temperature gauge range (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:14:28 -0700 (PDT)
First, You can check at what tempature the thermostat is opening. Simply put in a pan of water on the stove with a thermometer and watch for it to open. I use a 190 and at anything less than about 80
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00056.html (8,621 bytes)

46. Re: ELECTRONIC IGNITION - t'is or t'isn't (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 22:26:50 -0700 (PDT)
I had the same thing happen to me. The original electronic lucas systems were regarded as rather poor. Many POs replaced them with earlier model dizzys. Yours is probably from an earlier car. When I
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00100.html (8,051 bytes)

47. Radiator Paint (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 22:17:34 -0700 (PDT)
So what's the thoughts about radiator paint. You think that Eastwood stuff is really better than, say, bar-be-que paint if you don't put in on too thick. Chris DeStaffany 1975 spitfire ______________
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00143.html (7,168 bytes)

48. RE: Troubleshooting (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 14:24:32 -0700 (PDT)
My 1966 Herald had a guage and a reserve valve that was located on top of the tank in the trunk. Chris DeStaffany 1975 Spit 1966 Herald -- "Simmons, Reid W" <reid.w.simmons@intel.com> wrote: ________
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00175.html (11,093 bytes)

49. Re: Spit MK3 Dash Warning Lights question (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:23:47 -0700 (PDT)
Ok, here's how you check your charging system. You'll need a good acurate volt meter. Before you start the car or have anything on, read the voltage accros the terminals. 12.8 to 13.2 volts means tha
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00243.html (18,162 bytes)

50. Re: Extra dash light??? (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:34:41 -0700 (PDT)
Pretty sure that this is the "ignition key light" If it is it will be turned on by a door jam switch in the drivers door. Alot of times this quits working but a little WD40 squirted up there has been
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00244.html (9,063 bytes)

51. Re: Smith Guages (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 16:53:10 -0700 (PDT)
Aughhhh! I was just getting ready to order one of those combo temp/oil pressure guages. So it there any place else we can get them. XK claimed to be the only supplier in the US. _____________________
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00276.html (7,314 bytes)

52. Re: 'Dead Man' pedal (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 18:43:18 -0700 (PDT)
"Dead Pedal" and "Dead Man Pedal" are two different things. A "Dead Pedal is a support that supports your left foot off to the left so you don't half to lift your toes to push on the clutch or brake.
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00288.html (9,920 bytes)

53. Smith Guages, found them & cheaper than XK (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 11:37:09 -0700 (PDT)
Just got off the phone with GB Instruments and they have Smith's Guages at a very good price, much better than XK had. They have alot of guages in stock and say that they will get what you need if it
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00370.html (8,321 bytes)

54. Re: Smith Guages, found them & cheaper than XK (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 14:40:20 -0700 (PDT)
I'm going to get a clock too and I was going too but it where the gt6 has its eyeball vents in the right hand dash panel. I'm guessing that it will look "real cool" there. Alas. I've got to refinish
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00411.html (10,167 bytes)

55. Re: More on Triumphest and autocross. (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:20:34 -0700 (PDT)
Gymkhana vs Autocross. This question came up at my college sports car club in about 1971. The consesus at that time was that gymkhana included stopping and backing up. Autocross did not include stopp
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00457.html (10,383 bytes)

56. Expected fuel Mileage for 1500 (score: 1)
Author: susan risser <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 12:55:36 -0700 (PDT)
My 1975 is running mostly stock except for Monza exhaust. Around town, that's about all I do, gets under 25 mpg. It runs good but I'm guessing that the carb is running rich. Long term goal is to fit
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00681.html (6,880 bytes)

57. Re: hub puller/ TSSC? (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 14:37:18 -0700 (PDT)
It's The Triumph Sports Six Club in Lubenham England and is Englands number one club for all Herald based cars. Check out this link: www.tssc-hq.demon.co.uk/TSSC.html I'm a member and actually visite
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00710.html (7,386 bytes)

58. Where do you find door handle gaskets (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 17:17:53 -0700 (PDT)
I'm repairing my outside door handles on a 1975 1500 and am looking for a source for the gaskets for them. The main catalogues list only complete units. Also, I might be interested in some of the int
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00791.html (6,991 bytes)

59. Re: Spitfire Tail Light Problems (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 21:42:50 -0700 (PDT)
Under the drivers seat, at the rear, the wiring loom is susceptable to wearing through. I'd check in this area and find out if it's getting it'w power from another wire Chris DeStaffany 1975 Spit ___
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00968.html (7,780 bytes)

60. Re: Speedo (score: 1)
Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 14:39:20 -0700 (PDT)
I believe that the ground is for the internal lights as well as the voltage sabalizer which is on the back of the speed and allows the fuel and temp guage to work properly. Chris DeStaffany 1975 spit
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00976.html (7,158 bytes)


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