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1. Rear spring (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2002 19:57:08 -0400; When I put my rear spring back on, I see that the bottom leaf is thicker than the pocket that it goes into. This leaves a space between the top face of the differential and the bottom of the mounting; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00059.html (6,780 bytes)
2. Re: Rear spring (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 06:51:43 -0400; Thank you . It is a swing spring. I just wanted to make sure that I hadn't lost a part. It is great to have people that can give you so much information so fast. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00073.html (7,862 bytes)
3. Engine won't idel (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:07:40 -0400; I have a 1500 with two 1.5 SU's that I think are in good shape. The vent line comes from the rocker, splits and goes to each carb. There is no PCV valve. I have electronic ignition. I am still runnin; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00279.html (7,110 bytes)
4. Re: Engine and Tranny ?? (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2002 08:01:13 -0400; Put them in as a unit. When you lift them have them sitting with the back of the transmission the same high ,from the ground, as the bottom of the oil pan. This seems to make it easier to slip in. I; /html/spitfires/2002-06/msg00551.html (8,325 bytes)
5. Re: End of an era? (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002 13:12:37 -0500; I sold a motorcycle 30 years ago thinking it would be no problem getting one if I wanted. I still don't have one. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majo; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00096.html (9,221 bytes)
6. Mk3 changing (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:27:00 -0500; We have just finished putting a transmission and overdrive from a 1500 into my son's '68 Mk3. No real problems, that we know of yet. We had to put a 1500 flywheel and the front plate on the drive sha; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00428.html (7,100 bytes)
7. Re: Mk3 changing (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:59:30 -0500; At the moment the Mk3 spring is sagging. Which ever one we put in will have to be fixed so it won't sag. Also the cost is a problem, I am in Canada. The dollar is not at a good rate and there is ship; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00433.html (8,056 bytes)
8. Re: Mk3 changing (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:07:33 -0500; At the moment the Mk3 spring is sagging. Which ever one we put in will have to be fixed so it won't sag. Also the cost is a problem, I am in Canada. The dollar is not at a good rate and there is ship; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00434.html (8,081 bytes)
9. Re: bonnet gaps and rubbers? (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 12:57:24 -0500; Is it possible you have the locking clamps too tight and it is pivoting on the /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool; /html/spitfires/2002-01/msg00158.html (9,006 bytes)
10. Re: crank pulley nut (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:52:15 -0500; I have used an impact gun, but i had to turn the pressure up to 125 pounds. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00471.html (7,890 bytes)
11. Re: Clutch bleeding (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:49:14 -0400; I had this problem this spring. I jacked the rear end up as high as I could, bleed. It worked for me. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00532.html (7,623 bytes)
12. Re: Spitfire windshield (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 18:45:24 -0400; There is a difference. The old ones are the same as a TR4 and a TR6. The new (Mk 4&1500) are taller by a couple inches /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00336.html (7,130 bytes)
13. Head gasket (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 16:44:46 -0400; I started the Spitfire today after replacing a head gasket. I am going to re-torque the head. Should that be done when the engine is still hot or do I do it after it cools down?; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00169.html (6,745 bytes)
14. Re: Head gasket (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 17:04:11 -0400; Thank you. I thought it was that way.; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00171.html (7,337 bytes)
15. Re: Clutch won't release (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 16:36:20 -0400; If there is any air in the line the clutch won't work. Last time I put mine in, bled it at least three times. I could see the shaft moving also. I ended up putting the back end of the car up as high; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00548.html (8,104 bytes)
16. Re: Clutch won't release (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 16:47:00 -0400; If there is any air in the line the clutch won't work. Last time I put mine in, bled it at least three times. I could see the shaft moving also. I ended up putting the back end of the car up as high; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00551.html (8,144 bytes)
17. electrical (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Sun, 03 Jun 2001 10:43:13 -0400; A while ago there was a thread about wiring. My boy has a '68 Spit that will drain a battery sitting in the garage. What should we test for and how?; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00062.html (6,419 bytes)
18. Alternater (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 12:26:23 -0400; I think we have decided that the _generator_ on my boy's Mk3 is putting less into the into the battery then the car (radio) is taking out. I have changed my 1500 to a GM alternator so I know the one; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00415.html (6,735 bytes)
19. Re: Electrical Faults - '77 Spitfire 1500 (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 17:16:03 -0400; Check the connections in the back of the fuse panel. I had a loose one and I lost all those things and signal lights. /// /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain tex; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00292.html (10,665 bytes)
20. Re: Timing chain question (score: 1): Author: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 19:37:48 -0500; I don't know if it is a Kent chain, but I have a dual chain on my '78 Spit. I changed both gears, chain and the tenser. Used the old cover.; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00046.html (6,904 bytes)

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