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101. Re: Valve spring binding test (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 15:10:12 -0700; At rest, or uncompressed, the rocker arms should give you 0.010" clearance under the valve stem. If you are worried that a valve spring is binding up or not releasing fully, pull all the rocker arms; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00389.html (7,955 bytes)
102. Re: Oiling trunnions (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 16:21:18 -0700; The applicator makes no difference. It's whatever fits on the fitting. Since the cars came with a small threaded plug that you took out and fitted a zerc or grease nipple onto, lubed the joint, then; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00432.html (7,876 bytes)
103. Re: SU Problem (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 14:41:19 -0700; The fuel must get through the check valve that the float operates before it can get to the needle/jet assembly. Fuel is only let through the fuel bowl if it is siphoned out via vacuum into the jet ne; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00459.html (8,063 bytes)
104. Re: Blowing alternators - (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 14:53:46 -0700; Only a serious heavy drain would blow multiple altenators in a row. A dead short could intermittently heat up the varnish windings in the alternator so that it could take a few hard hits of a dead s; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00574.html (8,691 bytes)
105. Re: Cooling Question (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 18:40:26 -0700; 13 pounds is the correct pressure rating for the Spitfire. It is a common 'trick' for some folks to reduce the chance of leaks due to poor system conditions by putting in a lower psi cap. What it rea; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00579.html (8,715 bytes)
106. Re: Cooling Question (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 15:54:28 -0700; Looks like Jeff's got me on that one! Assuming the orignal engine and radiator are still in place, then a lower pressure cap is needed. Still, if you have an excessive amount of leakage showing up by; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00588.html (8,100 bytes)
107. Re: Window Winder pins removal (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002 13:51:17 -0800; It can be a challenge, but the spring will compress and make it fit. If you have changed panels though to a thicker material, then you're fighting against that as well. There is no law that you MUST; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00107.html (8,932 bytes)
108. Re: GM Alternator conversion (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2002 10:23:18 -0700; The GM alternator needs to sense a load in order to go into a charging mode. It doesn't need to be much either. GM just uses the filament of the warning lamp on their cars to kick it into charging. W; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00218.html (7,976 bytes)
109. Re: Almost lifting time. (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2002 19:41:56 -0700; It's a fairly straight forward process. I've done it several times now and the key thing to do is go *slow* when lifting the tub. You'll need to get down and look under the tub as it lifts from the f; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00285.html (8,518 bytes)
110. Re: Handbrake mystery (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2002 19:58:01 -0700; Sudden change in the amount of free play with the parking brake cable. Hmm. The parking brake is made of a single overcenter handle, an adjustable cable, an equalizer/shoe, a single cable for both si; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00286.html (8,550 bytes)
111. Re: Electric fans (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:45:49 -0700; You always want to draw cool fresh air from the outside of the car through the radiator. The idea cooling setup appears to be a larger radiator from a late model Spitfire, an aftermarket large electr; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00291.html (8,080 bytes)
112. Re: horn problems2 (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:34:38 -0700; Testing for a dead short safely and without blowing more fuses than you have potato chips can be tricky. So let's get even trickier! Remove the offending fuse, chide it for blowing so easily and reti; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00311.html (9,014 bytes)
113. Re: battery box replacement (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:58:37 -0700; Probably the easiest way to do this is to grind down the original spot welds on the battery box lip and remove it from above. It just drops into the bulkhead opening. If you grind it down, you'll end; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00527.html (8,994 bytes)
114. Re: Clicking/clacking noises (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2002 18:18:29 -0800; The Spitfire uses the same universal joint for the drive shaft as well as the half shafts from the differential to the wheels themselves. The clicking is a typical indicator of a U-joint failing. Eve; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00052.html (7,451 bytes)
115. Re: First painting lesson (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2002 11:44:43 -0800; Let's see what I'm doing: 60 page monthly anthropomorphic art digest (Dallas Brawl Update) 300 page heavy art and story anthro fantasy/sci-fi book twice a year. An online web comic strip that is upda; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00067.html (8,739 bytes)
116. Re: CV Boot Replacement (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2002 09:48:10 -0800; There's a couple of options here to check out. Depending upon the diameter you need, you may want to check out NAPA. They have a selection of CV joint covers/boots available. My store always had a ha; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00132.html (7,594 bytes)
117. Re: Crankshaft woodruff key (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2002 18:36:31 -0800; It's just a semi-circular piece of metal with a straight back on it. Think of it shaped like 25% of a coin. You just put a screwdriver to the joint between the key and the crankshaft and pry up. Some; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00136.html (7,917 bytes)
118. Re: Steering rack bushings (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 17:08:53 -0800; If you are speaking of the rack mount bushings, they are made of split rubber or polyurethane. You can just unbolt the rack from the frame (two U bolts) and slip the old ones off and the new ones in; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00229.html (7,737 bytes)
119. Re: Wiper Motor run-on (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 21:59:50 -0800; There are a set of wiper contacts and brushes on the inside of the wiper gear case that give power to the motor depending upon the position of the arm. This is what lets it park itself after the powe; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00292.html (8,319 bytes)
120. Re: Triumph Hypochondria (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:57:17 -0800; Since you know the location and condition of every nut and bolt on the car, plus the components they hold together, anytime you hear a squeak or rattle, you instantly are trying to diagnose the locat; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00459.html (8,167 bytes)

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