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281. Re: Turn signal relay (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:03:31 -0700
Relays go bad over time as the contacts do a bit of arcing every time they close and open the points. This arcing does eventually weld the points which requires more current to open them which gives
/html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00930.html (8,598 bytes)

282. Re: Wiper Motor removal? (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 20:54:19 -0700
Using this advice I just went out to my body tub up on saw horses and worked at removing the wiper motor. Hmm, it wouldn't come off. The cable wouldn't release. Everything was unscrewed and separate
/html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00977.html (7,767 bytes)

283. Re: Rear brake adjustment (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 07:42:17 -0700
While I haven't done this on the Spits yet, most rear brakes have you the adjuster so that it is just clear of the drums and is free turning. Then reassemble it all, roll the car backwards at a low s
/html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01093.html (7,699 bytes)

284. Body Tub Removal (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 20:20:01 -0700
The weather is starting to warm up, I've got my shop cleaned up, installed more lighting and am ready to tear into the Spit some more. Fuel tank, steering column, brake and clutch masters disconnecte
/html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01197.html (7,866 bytes)

285. Engine Stands & Such (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 19:51:58 -0700
Hey Spitfans: Getting ready to put this ol' 1147 onto an engine stand to save space and make better use of the new engine stand I got a month or so ago and haven't used yet. What size bolts would you
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00763.html (7,498 bytes)

286. RE: Engine Stands & Such (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:21:32 -0700
Good info to have. I'm surprised it only needs to be that short, but if it works. :) I'm always thinking that the bellhousing bolt holes just don't look strong enough to hold the block but it works o
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00800.html (8,225 bytes)

287. 1147 Pistons (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 20:29:24 -0700
Well that was a fun weekend. Got the garage all cleaned up, the workbench rebuilt, got the 1147 onto an engine stand (after pulling the rear plate) and even dug into the engine. It was running previo
/html/spitfires/2000-04/msg01003.html (8,761 bytes)

288. Re: N.A. Spitfire Club (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 08:10:13 -0800
I'd go for the virtual club as well. This list is just too good not to proclaim it proudly to others. -Vegaman Dan -66/69 Spitui! _____________________________________________________________________
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00463.html (8,265 bytes)

289. Emission Testing (WA) (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 08:12:50 -0800
Just took my '90 Lumina in for bi-annual testing and found out an interesting fact for Washington State residents. The range of years for required testing has shifted. It used to be 1968-present, but
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00464.html (7,300 bytes)

290. RE: gas prices (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 09:52:52 -0800
Washington State has the highest gas taxes applied to the base price in the nation I am told by the local regional paper, with 30% of the price just in taxes. But even with that, we run around 1.40 o
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg01252.html (8,293 bytes)

291. Re: Can I afford a bead blaster? (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 21:40:05 -0800
Could you point out a few or one? I have spent a fruitless evening checking online for such plans or even any mention of home built equipment as such and haven't found a one. But since it's freezing
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00305.html (8,462 bytes)

292. Woodruff Keys Galore (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 10:48:55 -0800
While spending my decade at NAPA, we always had a case of the woodruff keys. Definately take the generator with you to test sizes out with. And while you're there, you might ask to have the fan and
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00395.html (7,694 bytes)

293. Re: Spit seats (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 08:03:21 -0800
Pontiac Fieros also have the sound enabled seats that fit quite nicely. -Vegaman Dan -66/69 Spitui! ________________________________________________________________________
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00523.html (7,728 bytes)

294. Too many cars (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 17:08:40 -0800
I've had more than my fair share. Some might even call it punishment. :) Year: Make/Model: 1961 Mercury Comet S-22 1966 Spitfire (current) 1969 Lincoln Continental 1969 Chev Pickup (current) 1970 Che
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00610.html (8,550 bytes)

295. Gauges, Needles, and Dials, Oh My! (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 07:59:17 -0800
Today we really have an option that was never even a consideration due to technology improvements. If you have a gauge faceplate that is getting faded or perhaps 'borrowed' from another gauge complet
/html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00225.html (7,859 bytes)

296. Re: Body prep (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 23:22:55 -0700
While working at NAPA for years, we always got our glass beads for the machine shop at Motor Oil Supply in Kent, WA. I suspect if you check into machine shops they can tell you where to find a local
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00593.html (7,199 bytes)

297. Re: bumper stickers (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 08:09:24 -0700
Perhaps the one we all need at times: IN TOW ________________________________________________________________________
/html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00613.html (7,146 bytes)

298. Re: Joe Curry ??? (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 1999 22:01:45 -0700
Ack! I need to hide my extra doors then! Joe's coming up to steal them, I just know it. Can't have them, Joe, you hear that? And the extra carbs, manifolds, etc. All mine! MINE! Hmm... unless you hav
/html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00135.html (7,804 bytes)

299. RE: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 07:38:04 -0700
Luckily anyone who tried to steal a Spitfire or other Triumph can be easily found just a few blocks away when the carbs load up and flood or when something falls off the engine. The police can track
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00629.html (8,715 bytes)

300. Spitfire 4, Mk II (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 15:17:50 -0700
I know I've read this before in a book, I forgot the answer and think it would be of interest to a number of folks. I have a '66 Spitfire with the lettering on the boot lid saying 'Spitfire 4' and be
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01204.html (7,256 bytes)


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