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1. April 1st Restart (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2000 17:04:32 EST
I started the 80' spit today. New England weather was 55 and Sunny. Everything checks out except, no year breaks. The PDWA switch on, that is the break light on the dash is illuminated. No puddles or
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00018.html (6,577 bytes)

2. Re: 1979 spitfire brake master cylinder (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2000 07:09:53 EDT
Just did this yesterday! After you remove the fluid reservoir there are two rubber donut seals in the MC housing. The rebuild kit will(should) have replacements for these. After you remove the rear
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00525.html (7,033 bytes)

3. Master Cylnder rebuild- 2nd request (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 06:10:53 EDT
Rebuilt the MC and hoped from the list to gain reinstallation experience, I am ready to try the reinstall and bleed the brakes. Any thoughts on the bleeding and resetting the PDWA switch? TIA Pete 19
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00547.html (6,569 bytes)

4. Liquid sunshine was a Bust (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 19:44:48 EDT
Lucky! Today in New England was 60+ sunny but was predicted to rain. First day out in the spit since the first start April 1st. Brakes repaired and bled. I did not have to recenter the PDWA because d
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01182.html (6,697 bytes)

5. Re: Gasket (subj. change) lights (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 17:52:01 EST
Pete 1980 Spit
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01754.html (7,500 bytes)

6. Re: Message Multiplication (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 05:42:02 EDT
<< Is anyone else getting duplicate and triplicate messages? YES!
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00406.html (6,887 bytes)

7. Father & Son trip to Portland (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 1999 19:29:40 EDT
Just an update on my transmission troubles found on Fathers day. Ted Schumacher of TSI as come to my rescue with a used gearbox to get me to Portland while I rebuild the other in my leasure (transla
/html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00076.html (7,223 bytes)

8. Fwd: Father & Son trip to Portland (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 08:16:26 EDT
Finished yesterday! See you in Portland. Pete & Matt --part1_6860050c.24cefd1a_boundary Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: <spitfires-owner@autox.team.net> Received: from rly-zb02.mx.aol.com (
/html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00867.html (8,377 bytes)

9. Re: Seat recovering question (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 05:54:59 EDT
I recovered my seat last spring. I also felt a little concern about tearing the covers upon installation or after sitting on them. I found that one fit easier then the other, therefore one was a lit
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00337.html (7,201 bytes)

10. Difficult Shifting Symptoms (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 15:07:03 EDT
Any Ideas as to the cause(s) of the following symptoms (Hoping to be at the Nationals in Portland): 1. First sign of trouble was difficulty in down shifting to second. Shift linkage felt stuck, even
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00449.html (7,966 bytes)

11. Shifting difficulty found - Fathers Day diappointment (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 07:44:11 EDT
<< It's not easy to see from under the dash. you cannot see the snap ring but if there is a lot of meovement of either 2nd or 3rd gear on the mainshaft, you may have found your problem. ted Ted appea
/html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00797.html (7,950 bytes)

12. On the Road Again (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sun, 2 May 1999 05:41:33 EDT
Yesterday was a beautiful day in Mass. 65F and clear blue skies. My Spit has returned from the accident 9/4/98. It looks great. Still need parts, though a never ending need it was great to drive the
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00003.html (6,885 bytes)

13. Re: Wooden dash refinishing (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 21:31:40 EDT
<< What finish should I use to get the right color and texture for my dash? Is there a product out there that will be a perfect color match? I have no experience with staining or finishing wood, so t
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00313.html (8,939 bytes)

14. Seat Belt Restoration (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 22:10:57 EDT
Does anyone know if seat belt webbing can be replaced on existing inertial belts from a 1980 spit? if so, any suggestions as to who can do this. I'm in Massachusetts. Pete
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00316.html (6,382 bytes)

15. Re: Is it hard to change the rear hub outer oil seal? (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 06:26:09 EDT
<< I went to check my rear brakes this evening, and I noticed that one side definitely needed a rebuild. Besides leaking brake fluid, there was a fair amount of grease on everything, which had obviou
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00659.html (9,244 bytes)

16. Rear Oil Seal (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 20:57:50 EDT
I asked these questions before but only got one response, I thought I would try again. I have a problem with grease leaking into the right rear brake drum ( counter to my attempts to brake). I have
/html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00728.html (8,515 bytes)

17. Fwd: Spring Re-Start FAILED! (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 20:54:55 EST
<< List; I have a schedule with the paint shop on April 5th. I'm looking forward to the finishing touches after my accident last year. I attempted to get my spit running today a bit early for New En
/html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00020.html (9,176 bytes)

18. Re: fuel pump won't (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 21:12:42 EDT
<< Tried to start after the winter, no fuel out of the pump, has gas going in. Took off the screws holding the top on the base (about 6 screws). The pump body is full of gas. Cranking moves the pisto
/html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00236.html (7,340 bytes)

19. Re: Things that go clunk (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 07:33:43 EDT
<< The clunking noise is coming from the right rear of my Spit. It is most noticeable when first pulling out and is definitely related to revolutions of the wheel. Is possible to have a worn U-joint
/html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00246.html (7,935 bytes)

20. Spring Re-Start FAILED! (score: 1)
Author: PVanDuyne@aol.com
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 16:54:32 EST
I have a schedule with the paint shop on April 5th. I'm looking forward to the finishing touches after my accident last year. I attempted to get my spit running today a bit early for New England but
/html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00708.html (7,044 bytes)


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