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1. Cinematic Spitfire cameo role in Laurel Canyon (score: 1): Author: "chip kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 22:31:36 -0500; Anyone on the list lay claim to the red Spitfire shown parked in the first few minutes of the movie Laurel Canyon? It looked like an early model. Btw, I agree with reviewers who don't think highly of; /html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00149.html (7,037 bytes)
2. I am shopping for a clutch kit... (score: 1): Author: "chip kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 23:32:30 -0600; What experiences have you had with the Victoria British 3-in-1 clutch kit? (I live about 10 minutes from them so it's an easy choice-but the best?). I see that spitbits offers three choices of kits.; /html/spitfires/2003-04/msg00024.html (6,920 bytes)
3. Any rear main seal install tips? (score: 1): Author: "chip kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:51:23 -0600; I have my transmission out of my 1500 for fresh synchros. I believe my rear main seal is leaking. Any tips, advice, warnings, etc. regarding replacement greatly appreciated. Charles Kigar http://www.; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00214.html (6,759 bytes)
4. molded carpets - all same manufacturer? (score: 1): Author: "chip kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 21:18:33 -0600; Do all molded spitfire carpets come from Newton Commercial or are there different manufacturers? I looked molded carpet today at Vickie Brits and really did not care for its texture. I wasn't able to; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00283.html (7,423 bytes)
5. "Easily remove and install universal joints" (score: 1): Author: "chip kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 18:41:50 -0600; http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42236 I purchased the above unit on sale for 19.99. so the current price is ridiculous. But it WILL move a u-joint Charles Kigar http:; /html/spitfires/2003-03/msg00346.html (6,926 bytes)
6. Open-End Ratchet for manifold nuts (score: 1): Author: "chip kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 10:36:21 -0600; I saw this item at a woodworking show. I didn't bite (budgetary reasons) but I wonder if it's just the thing for those pesky exhaust manifold nuts. http://www.aldenwrench.net "Interactive Open-End Ra; /html/spitfires/2003-02/msg00203.html (7,099 bytes)
7. No low beams (score: 1): Author: "chip kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 16:28:54 -0500; My high beams work but not the low beams. I'm being lazy and asking the list before sticking my foot (head) into it .. is there a specific place to start looking? It's an '80 spit. Chip Kigar /// spi; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00025.html (6,746 bytes)
8. Cooling and Oil a couple of questions (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2001 22:03:22 -0500; I've developed a radiator leak and intend to try some Bar Stop Leak on it tomorrow, however that really isn't my question... in investigating the overheating on my '80 spit, I noticed that the electr; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00034.html (8,076 bytes)
9. Rear shocks broke.. WHY (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 17:52:32 -0500; A couple of months ago, I did the wheel bearing and u-joints on my rear axles. At that time, I replaced the shock bushing with poly ones from V. Brits and torqued to spec (from the haynes book). I've; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00323.html (7,052 bytes)
10. Great Race, Great meeting, and a Great Evening Drive (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 23:26:27 -0500; I wanted to relate to the list what a very pleasant evening I have had tonight. The Great Race stopped in Kansas City tonight and I went down to the restored union station for the arrival. The US Nav; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00451.html (8,052 bytes)
11. clutch Slave cylinder tip... a variation (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 21:31:54 -0500; Well, my clutch brake fluid has declined pretty quickly, so I decided to tackle rebuilding the slave and master cylinders on my '80 spit. I attempted (as the archives show many have) to pry the metal; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00586.html (7,486 bytes)
12. Brake Pedal Play (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 21:55:43 -0600; How much play is appropriate in a brake pedal? My rear brakes are freshly adjusted and the pads are good. I haven't looked at the front pads, but I can lock up the brakes.. the pedal just seems to go; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00649.html (6,815 bytes)
13. Brake Play Part II (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:04:10 -0600; First, thanks to Joe Curry, Michael Porter and Terry Thompsom for your replies. To answer a question, it's an '80 spit. I replaced the rear brake hoses with new rubber ones (I live about 10 minutes d; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00653.html (7,696 bytes)
14. Re: Electrical puzzles '80 spit (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 09:31:21 -0600; Thanks for the reply... but I think the listserver is messed up a bit.. look at the date on the message. I ender up replacing the oil pressure switch with an earlier model with two wires.. the Turn s; /html/spitfires/2000-12/msg00320.html (13,218 bytes)
15. wheel studs (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 20:42:33 -0500; Well, I've been working on straightening out misc. rear end noises on my '80 spit. I took the axles into a gent with a 25 ton press and had him press the hubs off, then I replaced the bearings. I hav; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00587.html (7,469 bytes)
16. Overheating... NOT! (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 20:40:50 -0500; Just a note to say my '80 spit runs 25% cooler than previously... with a new voltage regulator (The one behind the speedo) Chip Visit my DYI circle cutting jig page at: http://www.sound.net/~ckigar/c; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00417.html (6,351 bytes)
17. Electrical puzzles '80 spit (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 19:06:03 -0500; I've spent the afternoon unscrewing some electrical engineering that the DPO did. I won't go into details, but...(ok... a 'parallel' electrical harness off of the front parking lights run to the rear; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00730.html (7,812 bytes)
18. engine refit problem - oil pan cap screwed part...iv (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 22:01:56 -0500; A week ago, I removed the engine from my car as the left from oil pan cap screw hole was stripped, and, as this was a through passage way to the sump, the absence of a good tight bolt could (did) lea; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00379.html (8,045 bytes)
19. Re: engine refit problem - oil pan cap screwed part...iv (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:57:41 -0500; I thought I'd take a minute and a few bytes to let you know that I found that during my efforts to hoist the engine, I had moved the transmission/od forward enough that it was no longer rested in wha; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00535.html (8,935 bytes)
20. Shocking shifting (score: 1): Author: "Chip Kigar" <ckigar@sound.net>; Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 17:32:07 -0500; well, the PO mentioned this to me, but I didn't experience the thrill until yesterday... has anyone gotten shockan electrical shock from the stick shift? Any suggestions where I should look. It is an; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00013.html (7,512 bytes)

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