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1. Single ZS to Dual SU conversion (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 1994 12:37:58 -0500
I plan to replace my single ZS to a dual SU on my 78 Spitfire this winter. I have the manifold and two SU from a 67 Spitfire. I was looking over all the parts and notice that the dual set up don't ha
/html/british-cars/1994-12/msg00469.html (7,504 bytes)

2. British invasion at Stowe Vermont (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 1994 21:30:25 -0400
Does anyone know the date when the British invasion will be happening in Stowe Vermont. Thanks. Dave
/html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00506.html (6,374 bytes)

3. Silicon brake fluid for clutch? (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Mon, 08 Aug 1994 16:08:29 -0400
I'm about to replace the master clutch cylinder on my 78 Spitfire. I just want the list's opinion whether to switch to silicon fluid or not. If I'm going to use silicon, the clutch system would have
/html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00197.html (7,151 bytes)

4. Rocker oil feeder kit question (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Wed, 08 Jun 1994 20:18:49 -0400
Just received a Rocker oil feeder kit for my 78 Spitfire from TRF. It didn't come with any instructions. The kit included two hollowed out bolts for the passage of oil and a braided stainless steel h
/html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00335.html (7,334 bytes)

5. Ball joint removal (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Wed, 22 Jun 1994 14:42:22 -0400
I've started to redo the front suspension on my Spit. last night and are now trying to remove the ball joints. The problem is I don't have a ball joint remover. Can I just use a hammer to tap the old
/html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00710.html (6,673 bytes)

6. Fixed suspension, now car won't start (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 1994 18:37:49 -0400
Thanks to all for advise on how to remove ball joints. I changed all the bushings, the two ball joints and trunions on my Spitfire. I was looking forward driving it to see the improvments in handling
/html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00841.html (7,960 bytes)

7. Cleaning oily deposits off Valves (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Mon, 02 May 1994 14:26:29 -0400
I've removed the exhaust and intake manifold on my 78 Spit to put on a header. Now that the manifolds are removed I can see some black oily deposits on the valves. Before replacing the manifolds I wo
/html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00029.html (7,412 bytes)

8. SU cleaning question (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Wed, 11 May 1994 17:03:25 -0400
I have a pair of SU HS2's (Thanks M Habich) that I'm trying to rebuild. The dash pot and piston were stuck together but I managed to free them with help from our University's machinist. The problem n
/html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00296.html (7,561 bytes)

9. Spitfire brake drums (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Thu, 12 May 1994 19:06:00 -0400
I'm almost ready to put the Spitfire on the road. I was going to flush the brake system and change the brake cylinder seals last night. Upon removing the drums I noticed that both brums where cracked
/html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00353.html (7,654 bytes)

10. Carpet glue removal (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Tue, 17 May 1994 18:29:09 -0400
I have carpet edges in my Spitfire that has lifted and I would like to glue them back. Does anyone know what I can use to remove the old glue without removing the paint? I was thinking of using conta
/html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00462.html (6,993 bytes)

11. 78 Spitfire Engine drain plug and brake flushing question. (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 1994 16:55:13 -0400
I started to get the Spit back onto the road last Sunday. After the initial 5 or 6 crank to get gas to the carb and a couple of tries later, the Spit fired right up. What a wonderful sound :). I've c
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00267.html (8,676 bytes)

12. Spitfire single ZS to dual SU conversion? (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 16:49:12 -0400
I'm looking into the idea of convering my single automatice choke ZS carburator (now with a manual choke) to a dual SU setup. Does anyone know what manifold and SU carb are needed for such a conversi
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00331.html (7,139 bytes)

13. 78 Spit dual carb conversion question. (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 23:48:36 -0400
I may be able to get my hands on an intake manifold from a '69 Spit. Does anyone know if this manifold will fit a '78 1500 Spit? Thanks in advance. Dave
/html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00378.html (6,645 bytes)

14. 78 Spitfire timing belt and piston damper question (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 1994 14:52:48 -0500
The temperature in Montreal has finally gone up passed 0C(during the day), and I'm starting to think about my Spitfire more and more. However, I would like to do some work on it before taking it out.
/html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00689.html (8,170 bytes)

15. Re: 78 Spitfire timing belt and piston damper question (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ECE.concordia.CA>
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 1994 16:13:17 -0500
Thanks for your reply, I have not install the header yet. I'll be doing that soon, it will be within 3 weeks. I've been busy with a robotics project that just fininshed on Friday. I'm looking forward
/html/british-cars/1994-03/msg00693.html (8,075 bytes)

16. Incandescent, Halogen, or LED? (score: 1)
Author: Dave Chu <davec@ece.concordia.CA>
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 1994 16:08:24 -0500
There was some talk a while back about replacing burned incandescent bulbs with halogen ones. Many people wouldn't agree on if Halogen or incandescent draws more current. This is important since we(o
/html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00405.html (7,524 bytes)

17. What happened to the list (score: 1)
Author: davec@ece.concordia.CA
Date: Mon, 08 Nov 93 22:06:26 -0500
Hello, has something happened to the list? The last digest I received was #991 dated Fri Nov 5. Does anyone know what is going on? Dave ___________________________/\ /\ /\_____| \|_____| |_____ ___ _
/html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00128.html (6,826 bytes)

18. LBC parts prices in Canada (score: 1)
Author: davec@ece.concordia.CA
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 93 18:59:34 -0400
I just recived a flyer from Special Interest and was flabbergasted at the price of the oil and air filter for my 78 Spitfire. They are on sale this month $3.46US for the oil and $2.99US for the air f
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00211.html (7,781 bytes)

19. 78 Spit leaf spring and noise question. (score: 1)
Author: davec@ece.concordia.CA
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 93 15:38:44 -0400
I have serveral questions about my 78 Spit., here they are: 1. How do you know when the leaf springs is bad? I was looking at my car from the rear and noticed that the two back wheels are not perpend
/html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00447.html (8,391 bytes)

20. ZS Carb metering needle (score: 1)
Author: davec@ece.concordia.CA
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 93 11:38:14 -0400
I took my ZS carb apart on Sunday trying to fix the running too rich and never stay in adjustment problem. Well, everything looks ok except for the metering needle (I think). The needle didn't look w
/html/british-cars/1993-09/msg00287.html (7,759 bytes)


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