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21. Re: black cloud (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 21:10:05 -0700; 1 - Newly rebuilt spitfire engine (I assume new rings installed) The rings wont bed in for about 500 miles. The new engine _may_ burn a bit of oil for a while but normal. 2- you fail to indicate whet; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00423.html (10,121 bytes)
22. Re: Back from the trip (long sort of car endurence report thing) (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 21:31:15 -0700; snip Are you SURE??? The temp range of the engine is dependent on the prevailing air temp. High in cool ambient temps, low in high ambient temps. My 63 SPit and 66 2000 both get 68 degree (160 F) the; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00424.html (11,407 bytes)
23. Re: My Spitfire needs your help!! (fwd) > Spit idle poorly (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 21:01:26 -0700; Cloud of black smoke, idling for a long time, SU carbs Simple - The car is running too rich! With regard to tuning, _every_ shop manual indicates that in order to adjust the mixture correctly, about; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00425.html (9,443 bytes)
24. Re: Triumph S-10 Estate Wagon??? (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 21:39:59 -0700; Read this as Standard 10 (Marketed by Standard Triumph US) Nifty?? Hmmm I'd rather have a Herald; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00426.html (7,467 bytes)
25. Re: Mechanical Question (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:41:28 -0700; Yup - normal, for a slightly worn engine. When you start an engine - any engine - cold, the bearing surfaces, bushings, etc are cold, and the metal surrounding them is relaxed. The clearances are cl; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00484.html (8,219 bytes)
26. Re: Driveshaft (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 09:05:11 -0700; TRF cat shows the part (Used 70-75) Part #143215 Pg. 28 of Spitfire 1500 cat (current) not used in UK Had this type and they are easiest to keep balanced (except for the early sliding shaft type) Goo; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00485.html (8,191 bytes)
27. Re: First run in 5 years (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:30:38 -0700; the rear Very common problem with Spitfires and all Swing Axle Cars! Its the Universal Joints in the rear. They probably need grease from sitting so long (I grease mine annually - driven or not!). I; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00486.html (8,190 bytes)
28. Re: Hazard switch (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:59:12 -0700; Original Lucas Part number for knob only - LU54329399 Should be able to find at TRF or MOSS (Possible VicBrit but no part #) Also used on Some TR6 & Early TR7, MGB and Austin (some) Good Luck - fail; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00487.html (6,884 bytes)
29. Re: more help, please (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 09:20:28 -0700; ... Eh? What year is the car? I assume that you have the early style column and not the later locking type. There are three parts which form the clamp. The upper clamp PN 611368 The lower clamp PN 6; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00488.html (7,981 bytes)
30. Re: First run in 5 years (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 10:35:13 -0700; I've found that removing the whole assembly is easier than just the shaft - its also easier to put them in this way. Make sure that you don't hammer on the caps with the spider out of the bearings -; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00494.html (9,186 bytes)
31. Re: Brake saga continues (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 10:42:44 -0700; You're right. You bet. Aint metric wonderful! The only differences are the fittings. Run across this lots. What you need are metric and standard fittings for the connecting lines only. Since the 76+; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00495.html (8,706 bytes)
32. Re: 79 spitfire, height problem (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 22:43:46 -0700; Have you had the rear toe-in (alignment) checked? I've found that after many years of work and abuse, the shims have either gone missing, or the metal where the radius arm bolts to the body have str; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00957.html (8,230 bytes)
33. Re: some carb questions (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 23:42:32 -0700; 1. Don't swap springs unless you have to. (broken/damaged) They are matched to the carb model. 2. California or 49 State Spec? (Different carbs) 3. Check the bypass valve on the side of the carb. If; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00958.html (7,809 bytes)
34. Re: some carb questions (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 01:08:46 -0700; Some Stromberg Carb Basics, 1 The piston (and hence needle) are controlled by the air flow through the carb. 2 Any Air leaks will mess up the mixture. 3 As emissions got tighter, the carbs got more; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00963.html (9,913 bytes)
35. Re: Someone help, I'm choking (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 12:03:56 -0700; This shouldn't be possible on the Stromberg carb! I would suspect that either the spring which holds the choke off is on backwards, or is broken or out of adjustment. The choke when disconnected fro; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg01065.html (7,621 bytes)
36. Re: U-Joints Bad? (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 12:55:28 -0700; You don't say the year! but since the shaft is under tension when on the wheel, or the car is raised on a jack, it is VERY difficult to tell if the ujoint is bad. The best way is to release the radi; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg01073.html (8,075 bytes)
37. Re: smog numbers (score: 1): Author: "Wayne Burton" <Wayne_burton@bc.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 12:41:05 -0700; Smog Numbers Lower Mainland BC Canada! Who says california is the toughest in the world!! Our smog tests are based on arbitrary values determined by politicians. For pre'67 cars they chose the 1967 s; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg01074.html (8,051 bytes)

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