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41. Re: Non-spitfire but car related question (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 15:18:31 -0700; Plugs can and do get stuck in cylinder heads, especially in aluminum. They won't rust, but they do get deposits on them. Dissimilar metals also have this effect when power is passed through the body; /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00212.html (8,468 bytes)
42. Re: Need a new battery (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:01:43 -0700; Batteries are assigned size designations by 'group' numbers. The most common and basic battery is the Group 24, which is a top mount battery. This will fit fine in the battery tray of a Spitfire with; /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00247.html (7,947 bytes)
43. Re: A good chuckle (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:05:40 -0700; Five thousand words, actually. If you look closely, I think you can see Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster in the background! :) -Vegaman Dan -- This message has been sent by Dan Canaan, aka Flinthoof. Al; /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00251.html (7,628 bytes)
44. Re: hi I'm new here, I've got a 1980 spitfire 1500.. (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 10:41:21 -0700; Welcome to the list! It's a great bunch of people who are all dedicated to keeping our Triumphs on the road, not in the garage... although they spend their fair share of time there too. :) Oil coming; /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00269.html (9,219 bytes)
45. Re: trunnion bushing (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 19:40:22 -0700; The bushings are fitted horizontally with the nylon insert into the trunnion, then the rubber oil seal fitted to the flange on the nylon, and finally the metal washer on top of that. Unless you have; /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00314.html (8,615 bytes)
46. Re: trunnion bushing (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 20:05:15 -0700; Yeah, two metal washers per side. The trap the square sided O ring between them. My kit didn't have any assembly instructions and the originals had rotted away long ago so it took me a while to figur; /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00316.html (7,921 bytes)
47. Re: Engine Swap Update: She's alive! (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 11:14:37 -0700; Congrats, James! Somehow it becomes all worth it when you hear the engine actually running. On my frame off restoration, I got the chassis done and planted the engine in place. Everything was clean a; /html/spitfires/2002-10/msg00338.html (7,740 bytes)
48. Re: Ignition problem update!!! (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 10:26:40 -0700; There's a great satisfaction that comes with solving a problem causing a lot of frustration and grief. You've done a systematic approach to diagnosing the situation and found the culprit. You even ha; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00006.html (7,535 bytes)
49. Re: Spitfire parts (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 14:58:56 -0700; Huw's email access is a bit limited as the machine that he uses took a dive just after he posted the information so he's not able to answer your emails currently. But don't worry, the parts are being; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00020.html (7,756 bytes)
50. Re: Mk3 dash made from MK4 and later - (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 15:00:09 -0700; Is this the dash top you are modifying or the instrument cluster? Have any photos? Love to see this work. -Vegaman Dan -- This message has been sent by Dan Canaan, aka Flinthoof. All content is copyr; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00021.html (7,176 bytes)
51. Re: Seat belt anchor locations? (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 15:36:31 -0700; Lower outside corner of each floor pan. There is/should be a reinforcement plate on the bottom of the tub at this location as well. If not, it is definately recommended as the thin sheet metal of the; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00024.html (7,598 bytes)
52. Re: Electric Fan Connection (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 17:05:16 -0700; There are some aftermarket solutions to keeping your radiator fan running after the car is turned off. The best ones I've seen don't delay the radiator fan time for a set amount of time, but instead; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00027.html (7,576 bytes)
53. Re: part needed (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 18:11:19 -0700; We all need the little gadgets. :) What in particular did you have in mind? -Vegaman Dan -- This message has been sent by Dan Canaan, aka Flinthoof. All content is copyrighted by this individual for; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00042.html (7,034 bytes)
54. Re: Emissions fittings? (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 05:36:53 -0700; The only true 'emission' fitting on a 68 Mk III would be the rubber hose running between the carb/intake to the valve cover to recirculate gasses in the oil chambers to the intake side. That's all th; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00046.html (7,658 bytes)
55. Re: Resetting odometer question (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 10:41:41 -0700; Are you SURE you want to do this? Resetting an odometer is against the law in most states as fraud. We know you are working with a reborn car, but the mileage of the original chassis is still valid.; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00071.html (9,968 bytes)
56. Re: Resetting odometer question (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 10:43:34 -0700; With the VIN, you can contact the DMV for your state and find out what the registration should be which will also have the current or last reported odometer reading on it. A rebuilt car is not 'new'.; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00072.html (9,557 bytes)
57. Re: Resetting odometer question (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 14:03:53 -0700; With that argument, then every one of us is justified in resetting the odometer any time we purchase or sell a car. That sure would be handy to know that all the miles we see on the odometer were put; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00087.html (9,572 bytes)
58. Re: Resetting odometer question-The Answer (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 14:24:29 -0700; Well it took all of 2 minutes online to find out the answer to this question: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fast_facts/ffvr14.htm The vehicle in question is more than 10 years old (at least th; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00089.html (8,040 bytes)
59. Re:Adjusting SU carbs (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 05:24:08 -0700; Copper is a perfectly fine material for fuel lines (has been in use for decades on some models), but it is more expensive than steel lines to manufacture so it isn't seen in use as much. It is also m; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00146.html (8,131 bytes)
60. Re: Need hardware sourcing suggestions (score: 1): Author: flinters <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 21:45:16 -0700 (PDT); NAPA would have a good number of sheet metal screws appropriate for a number of different projects in the BALKAMP packaged bag lineup. Not all stores carry them so you'll need to ask to see their Par; /html/spitfires/2002-09/msg00208.html (7,178 bytes)

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