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1. Re: Alternator (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 09:50:46 EDT; Paul, Connect the brown/yellow wire to terminal 1, or R, and connect the brown wire to terminal 2, or F. On some alternators, the terminals are labled 1 & 2, and on others, they are labeled R & F. If; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00156.html (7,466 bytes)
2. Re: Electrical Fire (almost) (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 02:37:19 EDT; Dirk, Leaving the lights on wouldn't have caused a problem. You could leave them on day and night without the wires heating up. You must have a frayed section somewhere, or a place where a screw has; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00345.html (8,104 bytes)
3. Re: Pertronix dwell spec needed! (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:24:44 EDT; length least that a Roger, You're close, but it's a bit more involved than that. Dwell in a points type system is measured by the length of time the points are closed (rather than open), but the reas; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00380.html (9,063 bytes)
4. VTR travel tip (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:38:45 EDT; I know most of us don't like to drive the interstates in our little cars, but for a long trip like the one most of us will be taking to the VTR, it is almost mandatory unless you have unlimited vaca; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00381.html (7,523 bytes)
5. Re: Spit fuses (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 10:11:56 EDT; fuse Peter, I have to disagree with you on that. Except in rare cases, the fuses cannot protect the devices, they are only there to protect the wiring. What happens if you get a short to ground on th; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00646.html (9,960 bytes)
6. Re: machine shops (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 10:22:00 EDT; Patrick, It is my understanding that EPA regulations have just about done away with hot tanking. I have had engines baked and blasted, and have been very satisfied with the results. I don't think I w; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00647.html (8,096 bytes)
7. Re: Spit fuses (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 21:51:10 EDT; Peter, I understand what you're saying, but I must still respectfully disagree with you. The wiper motors in our Triumphs only pull 1.2 amps under normal usage. Even if the current is doubled under l; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00673.html (12,958 bytes)
8. Re: vtr (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 12:05:56 EDT; Fred, That's very bad news indeed, since I'm going to be following you for about 700 miles! Should I wear my welding helmet? Dan Masters, Alcoa, TN '71 TR6--3000mile/year driver, fully restored '71 T; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00803.html (7,675 bytes)
9. Patience, please! (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 18:46:41 EDT; While I was off to the MGBV8 convention, I got a ton of mail from non-list members and list members, but off list, so I am way behind on responding. If I owe you a response, I'll get to it as soon a; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00054.html (6,778 bytes)
10. Duh! stupid, stupid, stupid! (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 19:43:15 EDT; I got the engine in my TR6 back together just in time for the May 1st Townsend show. It didn't seem to have the power it used to have, although it was still quite peppy. More like a stock TR6 than t; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00063.html (7,587 bytes)
11. Re: Temp Gauge Reading High (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 21:42:09 EDT; Keith, The sensors can fail both open and short. If they short, you get your symptoms. If they open, you get zero. Another possibility is a short to ground in the sensor lead, which will also give yo; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00074.html (8,543 bytes)
12. Re: Calling Dan Masters... (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 23:04:21 EDT; Neil, My guess is you've got a slightly faulty alternator. It seems to be working OK, so I wouldn't worry about it. If you're getting 15 volts at the battery, and the battery is staying charged, the; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00076.html (8,372 bytes)
13. Re: Blowing fuses (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Sat, 5 Jun 1999 12:53:23 EDT; Nikola, Please! Do yourself a favor and swap out the fuses in your car. The wiring in your spit is NOT rated to carry 30 amps. In both my TR6 and my MGBGT, which have similar electrical equipment to; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00279.html (8,252 bytes)
14. workshop (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 13:13:53 EDT; In response to requests, I have posted pictures and plans for an easy to build workbench. They can be seen at: http://members.aol.com/DANMAS4/workshop.htm http://members.aol.com/DANMAS4/plans.htm If; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00286.html (6,858 bytes)
15. Re: alternator question (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 23:20:26 EDT; original Greg, The plug on the back of your alternator should have three terminals, two large ones and a smaller one. The two larger terminals should be connected together inside the unit. If you can; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00382.html (9,694 bytes)
16. Re: Which Coil to use? (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 20:44:50 EDT; Reid, There are two factors which will determine which coil you can use: 1) Does your car have or not have a ballast resister, 2) What is the minimum coil resistance tolerated by the ignition system.; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00575.html (8,628 bytes)
17. steering wheel size (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 16:23:43 EDT; Laura, At the risk of sounding like a male chauvinist pig....<g>...! I'll paraphrase our president -- it all depends on what you mean by "more control." If, by more control you mean more precision, t; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00648.html (9,228 bytes)
18. Re: Fuseable links (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:49:11 EDT; John, I don't recommend replacing the fusible links with fuses -- you are just asking for trouble. The fusible links have a long time delay built in, but fuses are instant, unless you get the time de; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00850.html (8,465 bytes)
19. Re: alternator p/n (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 09:50:40 EDT; Nikolai, The part number you need is most likely 7127. I say most likely because all three that I have, bought from different auto stores, have 7127 somewhere in the part number. The clerk at the las; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00863.html (9,705 bytes)
20. Re: alternator p/n - update (score: 1): Author: DANMAS@aol.com; Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:50:31 EDT; Listers, What I meant to say is: you can remove the bolts holding the case halves together, slighly seperate the two halves, and rotate the back till the terminals are where you want them. You can pl; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00867.html (7,100 bytes)

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