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1. Re: Colour of motor. (score: 1)
Author: "Dr. Faustus" <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 18:45:22 -0700
Black. And yes the fan is yellow
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00181.html (6,716 bytes)

2. Re: Tops? (score: 1)
Author: "Dr. Faustus" <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 18:34:56 -0700
I have a snugtop for MKIII. It looks like it was designed for a MK4, and adapted for my MKIII. As such it doesn't fit perfectly, but well enough. As far as mounting hardware, I improvised mine. Andy
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00546.html (7,275 bytes)

3. Multiple seat Triumphs (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 15:45:50 -0500 (EST)
If you want a Triumph with more than two seats, forget the herald. Import a Dolomite Sprint from the UK. I fell in the love with the little sports sedan when a magazine ran a comparision between the
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00132.html (8,053 bytes)

4. Re: Interior replacement (score: 1)
Author: "Dr. Faustus" <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 22:24:37 -0700
I had a kit made locally, from a member of the local club. The quality was excellent, and I even have leather covers for the gearshift and hand brake (Try that request with the big three). If I recal
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00281.html (7,254 bytes)

5. Pictures of Triumphs (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 17:02:28 -0500 (EST)
Soory to bomb the list, but can someone repost the URL to the two pictures or triumphs Dan Masters had. I had downloaded them, but needed to format my hard drive suddenly, and have now lost them. And
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00439.html (6,496 bytes)

6. Pondering about purchasing... (longish) (score: 1)
Author: "Dr. Faustus" <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 18:48:48 -0700
For some reason, all this talk about buying spits makes me want to tell my purchasing story. I bought my spit last year, in October. I first saw the car about two months earlier. It was the first spi
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00706.html (9,602 bytes)

7. Nervous tension (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:09:02 -0500 (EST)
I'm at the final step of my timing chain/cover replacement, and need a piece of advise. I'm having trouble getting the cover back on. It will not go on with the tensioner uncompressed, but how to I c
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00031.html (6,967 bytes)

8. Nervous Tension - Update (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 15:05:46 -0500 (EST)
Just wanted to give you an update. I first tried an allen wrench to compress it, but after it slipping off several times, I gave it up. I went to the string trick. I wrapped the string around the ten
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00066.html (6,804 bytes)

9. Re: I'm all CRANKED up.. (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:28:02 -0500 (EST)
As long as you have an air wrench, you'll be fine. Ended up borrowing one to remove mine. Mine doesn't have that pad anymore. I don't think it's to noisey. Andy L. '70 Spit'
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00340.html (7,318 bytes)

10. Re: Pubescent Admirations (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 15:40:22 -0500 (EST)
The good old "Knecker Knob" helped me out a lot. Of course they're blatantly illegal in Utah, and I always called mine a "Suicide Knob". For the first two years I drove, my left arm was in and out o
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00700.html (7,543 bytes)

11. Re: Timing is the key... (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 13:36:55 -0400 (EDT)
It was written: The problem he identified was an intake leak. Once that was fixed the idle didn't wander, but still didn't run right. Andy L. P.S. Nope not a '79, a '70.
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00005.html (6,921 bytes)

12. Re: Door Handle replacement (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 15:53:38 -0400 (EDT)
It was written: I usually clamp my needle nose vise grips on the peg, holding back the door panel. Then I slide the handle on, line up the holes, and press in the pin with another pair of needle nose
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00013.html (8,462 bytes)

13. Cranky nuts (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 15:00:13 -0400 (EDT)
I'm having a tough time at something and wonder if anyone can offer some advise. I'm trying to replace my timing chain, and other bits in there, and cannot loosen the nuts from the end of the crank s
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00078.html (7,875 bytes)

14. Spitfire washer pumps (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 14:34:29 -0400 (EDT)
I had the same problem with my pump when I purchased my car. My fix was simple hopefully yours will be too. I simply removed the tube from the washer bottle, then blew. It freed up whatever was block
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00173.html (6,411 bytes)

15. Re: my car stopped... (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 13:49:54 -0400 (EDT)
It was written: I had the same problem happen to me. I had just purchased the car. I rebuilt the carb, and it solved the problem. Andy L.
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00240.html (8,896 bytes)

16. Re: Spitfire MC needed - 2nd Try (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 14:24:22 -0400 (EDT)
I thought I saw one of those sitting on a shelf (With a bunch of other stuff), in the Fat Chance Garage. That's the home of MJB, our list co-ordinator. Email him, he may have one. Andy L.
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00271.html (7,968 bytes)

17. Rear Camber, and how it affects handling (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 16:59:21 -0400 (EDT)
I've learn some things about camber and it's effect on handling in my racing experience. I'll just give you all a brief overview of what and why. Camber is the difference of the top of the tire compa
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00440.html (7,854 bytes)

18. Interior trim pieces (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 22:18:26 -0400 (EDT)
I just replaced all of the carpet in my spit. Added a tonuea cover. Repaired and restuffed my seats. Now I need one more bit to finish off my interior. I was hoping to buy one off somebodies parts ca
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00522.html (6,523 bytes)

19. Clubing Seals (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 20:21:40 -0500 (EST)
I'm just about ready to club my front engine seal. I currently have my timing chain cover off, and am attempting to remove and replace it. I cannot remove the old seal from the cover, anybody have an
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00656.html (6,606 bytes)

20. Timing is everything (score: 1)
Author: Andrew Lindeman <drfaustus@london.crosswinds.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 20:30:48 -0500 (EST)
One of the reason I removed my front engine cover was to fix a slipped timing chain. I have already installed a new chain. but have some questions on how to get the timing lined up again. The shop ma
/html/spitfires/1998-10/msg00658.html (7,138 bytes)


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