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1. RE: carb tuning (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 08:05:25 -0400
Did you check the oil level in the carbs? Also you may need to look at the jet position. Carb experts, I need help! After more than a year of just looking at them I decided to have my carbs rebushed.
/html/spitfires/2005-05/msg00036.html (8,098 bytes)

2. RE: Starter Troubles (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 07:48:53 -0400
Having worked on may starters through the years you might want to check the alignment of the starter to the block. Chevy starters are notorious for not working well if they are shimmed correctly. Ex
/html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00046.html (9,214 bytes)

3. Lug nuts (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 16:37:48 -0400
Does anyone have a couple of spares? I don't care if the chrome is coming off. To fit a 71 Mark IV My son has lost two somewhere over at his friends house. Any help would be greatly appreciated Craig
/html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00112.html (6,456 bytes)

4. RE: Battery Probs (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:13:12 -0500
What colors are the wires going into the "little round black Lucas Can anyone help me? I'm not very good with electrics! If I leave my battery connected to the car overnight, in the morning it is com
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00035.html (7,270 bytes)

5. RE: Failing emissions (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 21:42:28 -0500
I might suggest finding a local place that sells racing fuel. Fill your tank with very high octane and this will help with the burn. If you can't find it at a pump, go to your local small airport. Mo
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00041.html (7,795 bytes)

6. RE: How much paint? (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 16:58:20 -0500
I painted mine with one gallon. Four coats, under bonnet, boot, inside of doors. I used urethane and the gallon came short to make up for the activator. Activator came along in another container. I h
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00065.html (7,126 bytes)

7. RE: Rear Trunnions (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 19:46:59 -0500
I used a silicone spray on the bushing and then, with a bit of effort, pushed them in by hand. Like Doug said, check the part # and make sure you are putting the right one in the hole. --Original Mes
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00072.html (7,476 bytes)

8. RE: Two-tone interior? (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 19:21:48 -0500
It's your car! Do what you like. As Joe already knows, our cars are an expression of ourselves. What you do to the car is you idea, your likes, and your imagination. We would be in a sad state if fo
/html/spitfires/2005-02/msg00013.html (8,745 bytes)

9. RE: 15" Wheels and tire (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 08:03:23 -0500
Get yourself a plasma cutter or a torch. Your going to have major clearance problems with the body as well as tire rub on the frame. The geometry of the whole car is going to change. My question is,
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00152.html (7,344 bytes)

10. RE: Dan Masters (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 15:34:57 -0500
I second this, He buys good WIRE! I should know, it comes from ME! --Original Message-- From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-owner@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of FRED E THOMAS Sent: M
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00155.html (6,829 bytes)

11. RE: DOT 5 (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 07:54:59 -0500
I have been running DOT 5 for over four years in my 71. Brakes as well as clutch. I haven't had to rebuild either since the switch. I for one have not noticed any mushy feel to the pedals. My questio
/html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00091.html (7,883 bytes)

12. RE: DOT 5 (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2004 20:45:29 -0500
Make real sure you clean the system before you go with the Silicone. You need to flush the whole system very well to make sure you don't leave any of the regular stuff in it. I drained mine complete
/html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00095.html (8,477 bytes)

13. RE: sorry no lbc content - where to go shopping... (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 14:23:18 -0500
If your in the Orlando area, look up a little Pub called Cricketer's Inn It's in the Mercado On International Drive. An English Pub put right in the middle of Florida Very good English Fish and Chips
/html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00103.html (8,259 bytes)

14. RE: wiring (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 10:50:30 -0500
You need to contact Mr. Dan Masters in TN USA He has a website out there that's on the edge a bit. Nice stuff but not for the vintage enthusiast http://britishv8.org/swaps/ Dan has bought wire from m
/html/spitfires/2004-11/msg00173.html (6,992 bytes)

15. RE: Radius Arm Bushing (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:44:14 -0400
The best way is to burn them out. A propane torch works well, heat it until they begin to burn and push them out.
/html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00086.html (6,779 bytes)

16. Where is everyone? (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:08:03 -0400
Seem to be no e-mails the last few days. Is it me? Craig Smith Mauldin,SC 29662 O 864/289-0933 F 864/289-9645 E-mail csmith@awcwire.com [demime 0.99d.1 removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which
/html/spitfires/2004-09/msg00095.html (6,493 bytes)

17. SU Induction flow (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 08:56:09 -0400
Does anyone have the CFMs for SU's Craig Smith Mauldin,SC 29662 O 864/289-0933 F 864/289-9645 E-mail csmith@awcwire.com [demime 0.99d.1 removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of im
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00024.html (6,350 bytes)

18. Dyno 2000 info (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 11:09:21 -0400
I'm trying to put a Mark IV engine data into Dyno 2000 I'm having some trouble with a few of the numbers. If you have some corrections on what is listed please e-mail me back. I will share the comple
/html/spitfires/2004-08/msg00025.html (7,402 bytes)

19. RE: frame (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 08:18:08 -0400
Check with a local Rod Shop or one of the upscale auto suppliers in your area. I found a fellow locally that will take about any frame in any condition and blast it with walnut shells, prime and powd
/html/spitfires/2004-06/msg00099.html (8,198 bytes)

20. RE: Tuning carbs question... (score: 1)
Author: "Craig Smith" <csmith1@awcwire.com>
Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 14:18:08 -0400
Joe has the procedure down but I don't use the tool. I use a piece of rubber hose. Get both carbs close as you can and running. Remove the filters and crank the idle up to 1,500 or 2,000 One end of t
/html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00119.html (8,558 bytes)


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