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261. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Cylinder Heads - differences? (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 21:56:55 -0400
Standard US-spec MK IV 1300 head. Same as mine. Doug Braun /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
/html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00203.html (7,193 bytes)

262. Re: Running Hot (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 19:19:37 -0400
People in the UK consider 22C to be hot? That's not quite 72 deg F. Doug Braun '72 Spit /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http
/html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00241.html (7,432 bytes)

263. Re: Forwarded: Tail lamp sockets (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 12:10:26 -0400
Also make sure that the reflective surface behind the bulb is clean and bright. If it is all corroded, maybe you could glue aluminum foil over it, or paint it whte. Doug Braun /// spitfires@autox.tea
/html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00299.html (7,426 bytes)

264. Re: Reversed Polarity- Non LBC (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 12:47:49 -0400
But I believe that a DC motor with field windings (as opposed to permanent will run the same way no matter what the polarity is. These type of motors also run on AC. Doug Braun '72 Spit /// spitfires
/html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00325.html (7,419 bytes)

265. RE: Chromework and rechroming (getting slightly off topic (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 13:09:58 -0400
If your regulations are honest, they would be required to call it a 35x80mm... Doug Braun '72 Spit /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archi
/html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00368.html (7,520 bytes)

266. RE: Reproduction parts and limited runs? (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 11:42:22 -0400
Remember that our cars were produced by companies that were in the process of dying. So it is not really accurate to say that they were "successful" at producing cars in limited runs. These days, car
/html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00378.html (9,173 bytes)

267. RE: More O/D wiring - relay? And fan current draw. (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 08:30:01 -0400
But remember: The high-current burst when the solenoid is engaged will burn out the switch faster. And that gearsshift-mounted switch is getting hard and expensive to replace! A relay would pay for i
/html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00394.html (8,333 bytes)

268. RE: More O/D wiring - relay? And fan current draw. (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 11:43:01 -0400
Possibly until they run out of them :-) BTW, I would almost rather have the knob switch burn out than the 1-2 lockout switch on the transmission (they are connected in series). The switch on the tran
/html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00396.html (8,028 bytes)

269. Re: manifold removal? (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 08:22:16 -0400
ALWAYS use lots of anti-sieze compound on those studs and nuts! Then you won't have a seizure the next time you have to remove the manifolds! I have had the same nuts and studs for 10 years, and I ca
/html/spitfires/2003-06/msg00402.html (7,419 bytes)

270. Re: Hole Location for O/D Tranny Support (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 09:19:22 -0400
The OD tranny uses a different plate. If you have it, you will not need to anything; it will go in the same holes in the frame. I highly recommend getting the correct plate. Even if you drilled the o
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00012.html (9,031 bytes)

271. Re: My First Spitfire... (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 12:12:22 -0400
Why are so many Pimento Red spits getting in accidents these days? I hope I'm not next! Doug Braun '72 Pimento Red Spit /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-b
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00020.html (7,413 bytes)

272. Re: BOG 2003 Alexandria,VA (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 20:55:48 -0400
Also, tomorrow (Saturday May 3) is Britfest in Succasunna, NJ. Doug /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/arch
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00022.html (6,657 bytes)

273. Starter brushes? (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 05 May 2003 10:33:11 -0400
Has anyone seen a source for replacement brushes for the rear-brush-style starter motors? This is the kind of starter where the brushes press against the commutator from the rear instead of the side
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00035.html (6,600 bytes)

274. Re: A better way to check the trans oil??? questions with the (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Wed, 07 May 2003 21:51:36 -0400
It IS possible to get at the plug from below, it's just a little tricky.. I have used MT90 in my OD tranny fro 2 or 3 years now, and I am 100% satisfied. Mine was leaking at the very top, where the s
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00077.html (9,224 bytes)

275. Spit Sighting (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 09 May 2003 16:25:33 -0400
Did you see the picture of the forlorn circa '76 Pimento Red Spit (with page 94 of the June issue of Car and Driver magazine? Doug Braun '72 Spit /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00098.html (6,439 bytes)

276. Re: Pulling the O/D -- question... (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 14:01:38 -0400
You have to pull the OD rearward at least 6 inches or so, to allow the it to the transmission's output shaft. It might be hard or impossible to do this without the OD getting blocked by the driveshaf
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00122.html (8,459 bytes)

277. Re: got the oil plug out now the real issue! (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2003 22:55:21 -0400
If you have an engine with somewhat worn bearings, but no other real problems, it is really worth putting in new bearing shells without getting the crank reground? Or will the no-longer-smooth crank
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00132.html (7,806 bytes)

278. Re: IT's back on ebay (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 16:06:00 -0400
I think this part of the description needs more explanation: LESS THAN 300 MOLES SINCE COMPLETE. Doug Braun '72 Spit /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/m
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00140.html (7,325 bytes)

279. Resurfacing rocker arm tips (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 17:09:32 -0400
Does anyone have any advice on getting the tips of rocker arms resurfaced? A year or two ago, somebody posted a message about a place that rebuilt their rocker arm assembly. Does anyone remember it?
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00144.html (6,623 bytes)

280. Re: battery (score: 1)
Author: Douglas Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 12:42:28 -0400
While we're on the subject of starting ability: My car was occasionally having cranking. I knew the battery was good, and I had checked all the connections, and I had replaced the starter solenoid la
/html/spitfires/2003-05/msg00161.html (8,392 bytes)

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