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241. Parts Washers (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 14:23:20 -0800 (PST); Got a bonus check coming soon and I was thinking of my next shop tool purchase. Probably a 20 or 40 gallon parts washer. I've wanted one for quite a while and washing parts in a 5 gallon bucket gets; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00226.html (7,535 bytes)
242. Re: Wrinkle paint (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 17:05:43 -0800 (PST); Heat can be used to cause the wrinkling action to start if it is hesitant. Use a hair dryer on the part after you apply a good coating. Temperature is very important- if you apply it in a cold garage; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00233.html (7,743 bytes)
243. Parts Washers, pt II (score: 1): Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 20:19:45 -0800; I'm still at a crossroads between a 20-40 tank. I could afford the 40 gallon, but not sure anything on a Spit would require the larger tank and space is always a concern in the garage. Need to decide; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00271.html (7,592 bytes)
244. Re: MK2 tail lights and seat belts (score: 1): Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 07:53:07 -0800; On the '68 Mk III I'm working on, it uses the small round lenses for turn signals and backup lights in the rear in addition to the main lights. Odd thing about the backup light lenses- they are glass; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00313.html (8,049 bytes)
245. Re: water pump (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 16:36:33 -0800 (PST); I'd leave it. If it doesn't leak, it's not a hole you need to plug. Water pumps are not something you lubricate- they get their lubrication partially from the coolant itself. I suspect you're actuall; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00339.html (7,741 bytes)
246. RE: warning light and alternator (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 11:56:11 -0800 (PST); A Spit converted to the GM alternator setup will have the ignition light glow at low RPM when you first start, but the moment you rev up the engine once, it will then stay off the entire time the car; /html/spitfires/2000-11/msg00429.html (9,685 bytes)
247. O/D Stuck? (score: 1): Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2000 19:34:56 -0700; 1980 Spitfire, with O/D. The car came with a lot of the wiring disconnected. Got out the wiring harness and got it hooked up again. While this car was being worked on, also bled the clutch cylinder.; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00011.html (8,015 bytes)
248. Re: Intro and Speedo Questions (score: 1): Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:00:26 -0700; I tried to talk him out of it, really I did. But just like a pegasus, they can be stubborn. He saw mine and pretty soon it was time to get him one too. It's a nice brown 1980- it really is true, brow; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00255.html (8,772 bytes)
249. Re: Intro and Speedo Questions (score: 1): Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 10:33:22 -0700; We had the right angle unit pulled out and did some inspection of it while we were at it. It is working perfectly, a good thing since they aren't cheap or easy go get! Oh, here's a picture of the ac; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00256.html (8,422 bytes)
250. Re: Starting Problems (score: 1): Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 11:47:24 -0700; To start we need three things: Compression. Fuel. Ignition. Unless something catastrophic happened while the car was sitting, it's highly unlikely the compression was compromised. That would be much; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00275.html (8,842 bytes)
251. Re: Spitfire Hardtop Rear window demister (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 15:06:00 -0700 (PDT); Seems like if you are going to install a hard top, this would be the ideal time to put in a dome light too if you wanted one. -- ** * * * Flinthoof Ponypal * * Vegaman Dan * * * * http://jarmac.picar; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00414.html (8,663 bytes)
252. Re: Spitfire Hardtop Rear window demister (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 15:40:07 -0700 (PDT); There's a lot of flush mounted dome lights out there. GM used them from 1971 - 1980 on most cars. It wouldn't be hard at all to fasten them to the headliner with clips or even snaps. I don't see it b; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00419.html (8,865 bytes)
253. Re: Spitfire Hardtop Rear window demister (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 15:54:03 -0700 (PDT); An overhead console. Hmm... My roommates' GMC Jimmy (Blazer clone) has a very nice console overhead with dual lights, tape storage, and a spot for the garage door opener. It was as flush base unit so; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00420.html (9,002 bytes)
254. Tire Charts (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 10:24:52 -0700 (PDT); The quickest spot I know of for tire charts is at www.triumphspitfire.com. The actual URL link is: http://www.triumphspitfire.com/tires.html -- ** * * * Flinthoof Ponypal * * Vegaman Dan * * * * http; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00453.html (7,222 bytes)
255. Tire Charts (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 10:26:43 -0700 (PDT); D'oh! Of course, that is the link you're looking for and Terry's chart isn't there. My bad. -- ** * * * Flinthoof Ponypal * * Vegaman Dan * * * * http://jarmac.picarefy.com Ponypics! * * http://jarma; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00455.html (7,142 bytes)
256. Re: under-bonnet brace (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 10:42:25 -0700 (PDT); On some later models the braces near the battery or shelf are there only on Federal cars as a safety measure. They prevent the hood from popping up and going through the windshield in case of a front; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00458.html (8,152 bytes)
257. Speaking of Spitfire Speakers... (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:36:28 -0700 (PDT); Where are the speakers located on a stock installation? I saw a pair of Sanyo 4" diameter speakers set in the A pillars on Ron Deaver's 80 Spit. They sure look like they were stock. Nice flush mount,; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00625.html (7,763 bytes)
258. Re: Making an ignition box (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:00:42 -0800 (PST); The Lucas electronic ignition uses a AC/Delco-Remy ignition or control module. This is a very commonplace module used in pretty much all GM vehicles from 1975 to 1982. It saw service in later vehicle; /html/spitfires/2000-10/msg00712.html (9,267 bytes)
259. Tuning SU's (score: 1): Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 22:05:33 -0700; I've determined that the miss I have in the '68 is not electrical. Every cylinder is firing reliably proven by a timing light and the spark does actually get to the cylinders. That's done. Timing is; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00072.html (9,468 bytes)
260. Re: Tuning SU's (score: 1): Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2000 09:23:54 -0700; And buried under a pile of old Compaq 486's and some HP LaserJet II's, I found the Haynes manual I had purchased over a year ago! Now to dig into the carbs! -Vegaman Dan _____________________________; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00084.html (7,619 bytes)

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