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1. urgent help needed on ignition switch (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 17:29:55 -0700 (PDT); I am on the road,one thousand miles from home and my ignition switch is on the fritz. Only works part time if I wiggle it a lot. Had to hot wire the car to get it going. I have ordered a new ignition; /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00021.html (7,172 bytes)
2. Re: urgent help needed on ignition switch (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2003 17:10:25 -0700 (PDT); Thank you for all your replies. All the advice was helpful. Since I also wore out my throw out bearing I have spent the last couple of days taking the engine and out. (actually twice, the second beca; /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00036.html (8,026 bytes)
3. Going to need a new engine (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 17:22:05 -0700 (PDT); A few days ago i put out a "urgent need for help with ignition switch. I received many good replys. I was able to replace the wiring on the switch and continue with my cross country trip. Today I rea; /html/spitfires/2003-10/msg00044.html (7,015 bytes)
4. Re: Wheel hub (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 15:45:38 -0700 (PDT); You could really use a book. If not that, do you at least have a Victoria British catalogue or some other with pictures. It's not hard but you really don't want one of your front wheels comming off d; /html/spitfires/2003-09/msg00073.html (8,041 bytes)
5. Where to install an oil temp sensor (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2003 21:26:41 -0700 (PDT); I'm planning on installing an oil temp guage. I'm wondering where to put the sensor. I don't have an oil cooler installed but will probably install one of those soon. Any ideas out there? Chris DeSta; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00035.html (7,055 bytes)
6. Re: front brake bleed (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 12:33:48 -0700 (PDT); It is good to bench bleed the master before you reinstall it. I rebuilt a clutch cylinder one time and it worked great but would not draw fresh fluid brom the resevoir. Couldn't see why but I was abl; /html/spitfires/2003-08/msg00045.html (7,706 bytes)
7. Did I fry my Ballat wire? (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:17:30 -0700 (PDT); So I put the new head on and while I'm in there, I'm cleaning up some of the left over wires that the PO had every where. Driving around town and all of sudeen it stopped. A conncetion had come loose; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00171.html (7,431 bytes)
8. RE: 1147cc tune-up carb problems (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:58:14 -0700 (PDT); It sounds like you probably have worn throttle shafts. Easiest way to tell is, while the engine is running, shoot a little carb cleaner where you think there might be a leak. If the engine changes rp; /html/spitfires/2003-07/msg00258.html (9,538 bytes)
9. Need help with su problem (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 22:22:30 -0700 (PDT); This is driving me nuts! Here is the story. I purchased a 76 spit last year that has a 1296 engine. When I bought it, it had a holly carb with a cannon manifold. I aquired a new pair of su2's on e-ba; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00097.html (8,217 bytes)
10. progress made on SU's and a big clue (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 18:05:44 -0700 (PDT); Thanks for all the replys about me needing help on my SU's. The best thing about this list was knowing that I was not out there alone. I think that I have made some progress. I gues that I did no mak; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00114.html (9,066 bytes)
11. Re: Wet Spit (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 10:30:00 -0800 (PST); Check the rubber covers on the master cylinders for the brake and clutch. If they are not fitting well or have holes in them, you can get two puddles right on top of your feet, Chris DeStaffany Washi; /html/spitfires/2001-12/msg00413.html (7,694 bytes)
12. inhibitor switch for overdrive (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:09:15 -0700 (PDT); So where is the inhibitor switch for a 1976. You know that thing that makes sure that the overdrive is only engaged in 3rd and 4th gear. Chris DeStaffany Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00018.html (7,233 bytes)
13. Need help identifying engine (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 22:14:30 -0700 (PDT); Recently purchased another spit. The engine serial number is FE36130E and I don't think that it's original. Any idea what engine this is? Chris DeStaffany Friday Harbor, Wa Make a great connection at; /html/spitfires/2001-10/msg00591.html (6,710 bytes)
14. Re: SU problems (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 18:48:51 -0700 (PDT); I had a simular problem about a year ago and found that I had different needles in them. Check that they are correct, the same and installed correctly. Chris DeStaffany /// spitfires@autox.team.net m; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00482.html (7,487 bytes)
15. Re: horns (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:03:26 -0700 (PDT); The two types of horns are in a different key. If you mis them, you'll get a very disodent tone. Ever hear fire trucks blowing their air horns. Out of tune on purpose. Get personalized email addresse; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00322.html (7,476 bytes)
16. Location of gas tank ground? (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 19:52:56 -0700 (PDT); Pretty sure that the ground line coming off of the gas tank sender has gone bad. Can anyone tell me where it goes and attaches after it leaves the sending unit. Chris DeStaffany 1975 1500 Yahoo! Auct; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00615.html (6,727 bytes)
17. Re: Stop gap measure (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 23:11:38 -0700 (PDT); I run mine at .032. It is my understanding that the increased gap is the whole reason for the the hotter coil. If you leave them the same, not much changes Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Ma; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00442.html (7,138 bytes)
18. Looking for good deal on insurance (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 12:39:26 -0800 (PST); A couple of years ago, there was a discussion on good deals on insurance. I believe that good things were said about Parrish (sp?). I am, however, looking for liability only for the State of Washingt; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00444.html (6,831 bytes)
19. HID lights, are these for real? (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 12:33:07 -0800 (PST); This guy on Ebay has lights that he claims are; "This set is complete it includes: 2 Sealed beam 6024 conversion housings, 2 rubber covers (keep housings dry), 2 65/55 Standard Wattage Xenon H4 bulbs; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00520.html (8,470 bytes)
20. SU transplant (score: 1): Author: Chris DeStaffany <destaff@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 21:20:10 -0800 (PST); Spent the weekend transplanting a set of HS4s into the 75 1500. This is a good used set that I checked for trottle shaft wear. There was none measurable. It got dark so I had to stop working. It star; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00662.html (7,131 bytes)

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