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1. Me: Re: Chronic Vapor Lock: Longish (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 08:37:36 -0400
Hi List, Thanks for all the ideas and sugestions. One thing I hadn't tried that a couple people mentioned was to open the gas filler cap when in this condition. Never tried that. I hope never to be i
/html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00002.html (11,360 bytes)

2. Carb Wanted (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:35:25 -0400
Hello listers, I'm in the process of getting my Spit ready for the new year and have been running on the same decrepit 150CD (Zenith Stromberg - stock). It starts and runs well but, the low idle is a
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00184.html (7,154 bytes)

3. Chronic Vapor Lock: Longish (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 14:07:34 -0400
Hello List, My car suffers from chronic vapor lock. I've been (mostly) successfully dealing with it for the last 3 years. Here's the deal: When I travel on the highway and then get off, maybe drive f
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00733.html (8,909 bytes)

4. Weber Carbs (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:55:45 -0400
Hello List, Speaking of Weber Carbs for sale, are there any other sources for inexpensive ones...read: "used" out there? Anyone know? Me and most of my $400 would like to stay together... Thanks, Joh
/html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00017.html (6,419 bytes)

5. Engine Conversion (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 10:14:45 -0400
I have been off the list for a while now and I am not sure if this thread has been brought up recently (in the last few months) or not. I apologize, in advance, if it has. I am considering an engine
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00085.html (9,645 bytes)

6. Engine Conversion (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 14:03:35 -0400
Which list member was it that changed the engine out with a Nissan Sentra Anyone remember? Are you there? Thanks, I'd like to talk to you about differentials and axles and if you've destroyed any (ye
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00101.html (7,851 bytes)

7. Top Windows (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:57:18 -0400
Hasn't anyone used the NOVUS products? We have a Miata, and the Miata accessories catalog we get sells this stuff. I think there are 3 grades of it. A SUPER cleaner (Grade 3) for heavy deep scratches
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00249.html (6,818 bytes)

8. Hood Prop (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 12:53:14 -0400
My hood prop is shot. Look in Vic Brit catalog...$40 !!! I don't think so. I will look for a used one but...has anyone thought of using one of those pneumatic (sp) props they are putting in everythi
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00464.html (7,450 bytes)

9. Hood Prop (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 08:55:01 -0400
I know we hear it a lot but...this list IS great ! As a response to my whining, I have received 3, count 'em 3, offers for FREE (+ postage) hood props ! I will be contacting each of the list members
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00552.html (8,449 bytes)

10. Fuel Supply PSI (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:30:33 -0400
Hey Listers, If I were to order a fuel pump fromJC Whitney (because I"m sick of worrying that my car will get the vapor lock deal after getting off the highway and stopping, then tryinto re-run), wha
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00705.html (6,851 bytes)

11. Thrust Washers Summary (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 13:57:13 -0400
Guys (and at least two Gals): Could someone please briefly describe the infamous "thrust washers" including: what they do, where they are, how can you check them roughly (cursorily i.e. without remov
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00023.html (6,643 bytes)

12. Power Brakes (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 12:09:02 -0400
Has anyone ever tried to apply power brakes to a Spitfire? Could this be a really simple thing to add to a spitfire if you could fit one of those big round booster things found in every car but Spit
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00550.html (7,170 bytes)

13. RE: Triumph interchange goldmine in junk yards (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 14:50:21 -0400
Since the Spitfire requires such little effort to turn the wheel, smaller is cooler! I found a 10" (questionable if it's "street" legal I suppose) LEATHER Truimph steering wheel at Carlisle a few yea
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00644.html (9,750 bytes)

14. Re: steering wheels again (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 12:34:41 -0400
If they don't match up, any shop should be able to do this for...$50 or less. I had to do this for the leather one I found. It was a great deal at $35 - or so I thought until I had to pay to have it
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00719.html (7,109 bytes)

15. Re: AFTER THE REPAIR noises (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 12:38:16 -0400
I have a clicking noise coming from the rear of my car only on decelleration. It seems to be one click per revolution and only on decell. I tried to see if any bolts on the shafts were loose - not -
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00720.html (8,928 bytes)

16. Brake Light Timing Circuitry (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 13:00:46 -0400
When I start the car, the brake and (I think) the Fasten Seat Belt lights both come on for a few seconds. What timing circuitry is doing this? Thanks, John 1977 Spit
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00728.html (7,166 bytes)

17. Re: Brake Light Timing Circuitry (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 08:47:35 -0400
More info on why I'm asking. It's probably a CDO thing but... since a few days ago, my brake light will turn on for a fixed amount of time if...(and I think this is true) there's a change in current
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00818.html (9,225 bytes)

18. Re: Brake Light Timing Circuitry (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 08:34:31 -0400
Yes, late last night I was severely annoyed with this problem and pulled off the connector to the buzzer/timer thing. When I turned on the lights, it did NOT turn on the brake light ! Hooray ! OK, so
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00858.html (8,345 bytes)

19. POR-15 (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 08:21:35 -0400
Anyone ever paint any part of their exhaust with POR-15? As I'm looking at the surface-rusty pipe under there, I'm thinking this would be great to prevent rust-through. Any thoughts before I do it an
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00664.html (6,545 bytes)

20. Strange Engine Noise (score: 1)
Author: Jjcousins@ra.rockwell.com
Date: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 10:52:10 -0400
Can anyone offer any ideas on this, please? Background: I have rebuilt my 1977 Spitfire in the last 3 years. I didn't do ANYTHING to the engine as it ran well when the car was in shambles, so I just
/html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00166.html (9,105 bytes)


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