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161. Re: Soggy Trousers (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 07:21:45 EDT; The duct tape "solution" was semi-facetious and only esthetically appropriate to the battered spitfire I was driving 15 years ago or it's equivalent. 8-) The extra seal idea came up as a thread on t; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00738.html (9,369 bytes)
162. Re: balance shafts (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 11:53:04 EDT; The traditional V-8 fires 4 times per crankshaft rotation and the evenly spaced pulses at 0, 90, 180 and 270 make for a smooth running engine. With a V-6, the manufacturers would like to use the same; /html/spitfires/2000-09/msg00751.html (8,224 bytes)
163. Re: Door lock adjustment (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 12:16:29 EDT; Hi Frank Typically (at least for me) this problem would be due to a worn part in the external door handle mechanism. It's kinda hard to describe, but when you pull on the handle, some internal parts; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00008.html (8,008 bytes)
164. Question about the mysterious Z-S Carb (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 21:55:21 EDT; On my 78 Spit with a single Z-S carb, there is an adjustment screw with a tamper proof cap on the right side. (At least it once HAD a tamper proof cap.) According to the manual, it is an idle control; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00040.html (7,065 bytes)
165. Re: Gearbox cover - replace? (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 20:57:35 EDT; If you're cheap like me, I got good results with that foil tape carefully reinforcing splits 'n' cracks. For the sound deadening material inside the cover, I stapled a piece of plastic sheeting over; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00335.html (7,816 bytes)
166. Re: trunnion bush lube? (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 21:13:40 EDT; I think Fred was originally talking about the bushes themselves, not the internals of the trunnion. I've never seen a recomendation either way, but I always heavily grease the bushings when assemblin; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00336.html (9,252 bytes)
167. Re: valve cover gasket replacement (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 21:12:13 EDT; I assume that you have a later 1500 and that's a good thing. Those big screws bottom out just as they get tight, so that you can't overtighten and deform the valve cover. At least, that's how I under; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00752.html (7,775 bytes)
168. Unusual Spitfire Sighting (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 22:53:33 EDT; I didn't expect to see a Spitfire while I was on vacation, particularly in rather out of the way Wellsboro PA. But there I am at the ice cream parlor with my back to the window when my family's eyes; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00755.html (7,692 bytes)
169. RE: Puckered gas tank (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:19:24 EDT; Howdy all. About 6 months ago, I broke off my oil pressure sending unit and then cleverly snapped off the extractor in it. The list has given me some wonderful suggestions on how to remove this mess,; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00863.html (7,903 bytes)
170. Re: Spit hit...now what? (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 21:37:20 EDT; First of all, my condolences. I went through a similar scenario a couple of years back and although my car was not as damaged as yours sounds to be, I despaired of making it roadworthy again. Secondl; /html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00951.html (9,387 bytes)
171. Re: Rear Hub and Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 17:12:37 EDT; Re: pulling the rear hub. Your options: 1.Borrow the correct, rare and expensive tool from a local club - if they have it. 2.Make your own equivalent tool (check the archives - some listers have done; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00468.html (8,157 bytes)
172. Re: Dangerous steering condition (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 17:22:36 EDT; It's been a while since I've done this, so I hope I get this right... First of all, you need to completely pull out the bolt that holds the coupling - just loosening it is not sufficient. I believe t; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00470.html (9,180 bytes)
173. Re: argh (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 07:57:09 EDT; If the starter gear is a little worn and jams on the flywheel, it will give these symptoms. Put the car in fourth gear and push it forward, (handbrake off!) if it moves easily, this was not the probl; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00540.html (7,137 bytes)
174. Re: spitfires (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 22:52:58 EDT; I've been using one of 2 spitfires for daily commuting over the last 19 years - 175,000 to 200,000 miles. I can recall 5 breakdowns over that period (not including the two breakdowns IN the driveway; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00695.html (7,275 bytes)
175. 0-60 was 1975 1500 Rebuild time (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 20:12:40 EDT; On Sun, 30 Jul 2000 21:56:13 -0400 "L&B Lubbers" <lubbers@sympatico.ca> According to Road and Track tests: "MK1" 4/63 15.5 seconds MK2 6/65 15.0 seconds MK3 9/67 13.6 seconds MKIV 5/71 15.9 seconds 1; /html/spitfires/2000-07/msg01005.html (6,861 bytes)
176. Floor pan paint? (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 21:15:11 -0500; Now that I have my new, rust free spitfire, I would like to keep it that way. (First thing, no more driving on snowy days with the roads salted!) There is some very light surface rust on the floor pl; /html/spitfires/2006-03/msg00028.html (6,813 bytes)
177. Advice on prospective spitfire purchase (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:21:46 -0500; After 14 years of faithful service as a four season daily driver, my 78 is showing some serious rust. In addition, the mechanicals are still hanging in there, but are definitely getting tired. I've b; /html/spitfires/2006-02/msg00065.html (8,681 bytes)
178. RE: Advice on prospective spitfire purchase (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:16:58 -0500; Thanks to all that responded to my question about purchasing the 79 spit for $3500. The great advice from Rick, Andy, Tom, Jerry, Sam, David, Nick, D.T. and Hector were very helpful in making my min; /html/spitfires/2006-02/msg00070.html (9,627 bytes)
179. Overdrive question (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:46:39 -0400; Probably a dumb question, but overdrives are new to me. I just got a 79 spitfire with the J type OD. The car is not currently running. While I have the interior apart, I decided to test the wiring on; /html/spitfires/2006-04/msg00022.html (6,896 bytes)
180. Problems with Miata seats (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 08:28:08 -0400; I finally got a set of Miata (MX5) seats (from a 1990 Miata) and spent a frustrating Saturday unsuccessfully attempting to install the passenger seat. I never even got as far as the drivers seat. Fro; /html/spitfires/2006-05/msg00014.html (9,078 bytes)

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