- 121. Electrical Woes (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Aug 1998 22:48:45 -0400
- The kids are with my brother for a few days. So, I talk my wife into taking a nice long ride in my mistress that sleeps in the garage. After great assurance that the spit is perfect (almost) in every
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00323.html (7,467 bytes)
- 122. Lancaster show (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:41:19 -0400
- Could someone forward the information on the Lancaster, PA show. I mistakenly deleted what I had. Best regards, Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00461.html (6,280 bytes)
- 123. Re: List Logos (Good news/Bad news) (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 14:53:38 -0400
- Shhhh, Dan, quiet. The guy is from the West Texas Oil fields -- probably thinks he'll make it up in volume. :-)) Actually, I agree. An great deal of effort (with no compensation) in behalf of TR enth
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00468.html (7,823 bytes)
- 124. '80 Spit looking for a good home -- maybe (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 15:16:52 -0400
- I'm contemplating the sale of my Spit to make room for another project car. While not perfect, I would say that it is a pretty good example. Should anyone have a burning desire, please contact me for
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00523.html (6,621 bytes)
- 125. Re: Fwd: Rear Wheel Knock/Noise? (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 14:23:34 -0400
- If you still have the noise, after investigating other lister suggestions, you may want to inspect the swing spring. The access panel is behind the seats. There are four bolts which attach the sprin
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00549.html (9,492 bytes)
- 126. Re: SPITFIRE: Normal dash light behaviours (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 15:34:57 -0400
- According to the wiring diagram on my '80 Spit, it is correct for the "hazard" warning indicator to illuminate with the panel lights -- at all times. My fix was to remove the bulb. Best regards, Ed
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00551.html (7,680 bytes)
- 127. Re: OK, question from a relative newbie (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 18:31:42 -0400
- Ooo Ooo can I play, I think I have the answer Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00586.html (14,177 bytes)
- 128. Electrical woes -- AGAIN (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 12:58:44 -0400
- When turning on the dash panel switch to the first position, the fuse immediately blows. This would be the number two fuse that handles the panel lights, running, side marker, tail and liscense plate
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00660.html (6,933 bytes)
- 129. Strange Radio Short (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 16:12:12 -0400
- Here is a strange one. The radio plays until I sit in the driver side seat, at which time it shorts. I've removed the seats, checked everything, to no availe. Now, in trying to isolate it, I find tha
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00664.html (6,734 bytes)
- 130. Dead Wipers (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 00:13:13 -0400
- Electrical question to anyone thats been there regarding my '80 Spit. Five wires (from the harness) travel to the wiper switch. Green/Brown Red/Green Green Green/Blue The fifth goes directly into the
- /html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00671.html (6,877 bytes)
- 131. Plumbing questions (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 03 Jul 1998 07:55:45 -0400
- First, thanks to all that I didn't contact directly regarding tips on the manifold removal. The new header and dual inlet manifold are now in place. Also, thanks to Joe Curry for the assistance in wh
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00049.html (7,378 bytes)
- 132. Heat Shield/Gasket (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 03 Jul 1998 21:05:41 -0400
- The longer UK style heat shield for dual HS4's attaches between the inlet manifold and the carbs. Does this negate the need for or the use of a standard paper gasket? Thanks in advance, Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00053.html (6,695 bytes)
- 133. Re: Heat Shield/Gasket (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sat, 04 Jul 1998 11:02:28 -0400
- Having received no response from any listers using the UK style heat shield w/ HS4's, it struck me that perhaps no one (having done the conversion) uses a heat shield. Could someone running dual SU's
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00056.html (6,732 bytes)
- 134. electrical damage (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 05 Jul 1998 12:21:03 -0400
- What damage did I do. While replacing the battery (anxious to try the carb conversion) my wrench arched the two battery posts. Now I have no spark at the coil wire. What did I fry/damage? Regards, Ed
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00072.html (6,527 bytes)
- 135. Re: electrical damage (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 05 Jul 1998 12:56:00 -0400
- Please ignore the previous message as I've resolved the electrical Regards, Ed Hamilton
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00073.html (6,778 bytes)
- 136. Pre-tuning carb adjustments (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 05 Jul 1998 13:16:01 -0400
- Having completed the conversion to HS4's on my '80 spitfire, I can't keep it running to make the carb adjustments. The throttle adjusting screws are as specified -- backed out until cleared from the
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00074.html (7,156 bytes)
- 137. Coolant temperature (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 00:06:54 -0400
- While attending the recent NJ Triumph show, I was lucky enough to win a bottle of Water Wetter. As promised (Art), I have drained, flushed and added this stuff to my spitfire. The bottle claims a dro
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00232.html (6,786 bytes)
- 138. Electric Fuel Pumps (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 21:04:19 -0400
- I spent some time this afternoon looking at various fuel pumps. One model, which struck my interest, was unfamiliar to me. Has anyone heard of a brand or manufacturers name of "bellows" or "burrows"?
- /html/spitfires/1998-07/msg00293.html (6,596 bytes)
- 139. Re: Overheating, car and owner! (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 09:56:35 -0400
- My '80 spit has a thermostatically controlled fan. The car normally runs with the temp gauge at the mid point. The fan kicks on when the gauge is midway between 1/2 and 3/4. The gauge drops back to
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00024.html (9,227 bytes)
- 140. Slipping OD follow-up (score: 1)
- Author: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 17:45:01 -0400
- Thanks to all those offering advise regarding the slipping OD unit and my thought of removing the gear oil. The majority of opinion was "spec calls for and you should use 90 wt. GL-4 gear oil". Actua
- /html/spitfires/1998-06/msg00063.html (7,226 bytes)
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