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81. Re: Distributor (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 16:01:59 +0100; The Lucas one is a far better build... however you will loose your mech tacho! So you'll have to put a yuckky electronic 1500 gauge in. My AC Delco dizzy was giving me extreme points scatter - so I s; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00151.html (7,797 bytes)
82. Re: Distributor (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 17:24:14 +0100; I should say - I swapped it out because I had a spare 1500 one to put straight in - and I needed the car working - so I've left it in there... Points scatter - easy to spot - just try timing the beas; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00153.html (8,399 bytes)
83. Re: Miata seats (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 18:17:26 +0100; What sort of patches Dave? Triumph Laurels and stuff? Moss-Europe do them... over here they're about 2 quid each... I used them on a jacket I have.... http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/temp/images/jacket.jp; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00156.html (6,883 bytes)
84. Skype - whats that? (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 20:32:01 +0100; I thought you all might like to know of a rather brilliant program that is now available: www.skype.com It allows you to make voice calls through the internet - doesnt cost anything - now you might t; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00157.html (6,943 bytes)
85. Laura G (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 16:49:55 +0100; Is Laura G still out there? Anyone got a recent email? I want to get in contact with her. James; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00168.html (6,126 bytes)
86. Re: Trip to England, and birds in the garage- (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 11:51:39 +0100; An impressive and enlightening read! Some how I knew all that stuff - but without realsing it... I made the mistake of leaving a bottle of Spitfire Ale outside at New Year - along with the rest of th; /html/spitfires/2004-05/msg00203.html (9,257 bytes)
87. Re: air filter housings (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 19:32:57 +0100 (BST); There sure was - and as Doug says it does make a difference. I have one spare (don't intend to use standard filters again), if you want it we can work something out... (shipping may be $$$ though!); /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00004.html (7,761 bytes)
88. d & j type overdrive ratios (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2004 18:12:59 +0100 (BST); Can someone clear up what are the proper ratios for the d & j type I have the figure of 0.8 - but the Haynes manual gives me odd numbers that I don't understand. It also has the MkIV in there twice -; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00017.html (7,116 bytes)
89. Re: D and J type overdrive ratios (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sun, 4 Apr 2004 13:35:46 +0100 (BST); Well unless the law has changed since 1970, Mr Macartney, 3500rpm with overdrive on a 3.27 diff equates to a good 90 mph... ;o) Surely enough for anyone... :oD It'll be interesting to know how my Mk3; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00028.html (7,047 bytes)
90. Re: Heater controls working, map light works -- more questions (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 00:43:29 +0100; The SAE90 (EP90) is what you need - and to GL4 spec - *not* GL5 - which is without the nasty suphur additives that eat yellow metal... ie - it'll dissolve bits of your gearbox (GL5 spec will, GL4 sp; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00035.html (9,258 bytes)
91. Re: 5" Spitfire wheels (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 19:18:19 +0100 (BST); Might be useful to you: http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/tyresize/ If the 5" "Spitfire" wheels that you talk about are the GT6 wheels then they should be fine. James George P. said:; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00082.html (7,521 bytes)
92. alloy wheel refurbishment (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2004 17:48:25 +0100 (BST); I've got a nice set of Wolfrace slots- and rather than pay 45 quid a wheel to get them done pro (which I'd rather spend on tyres) - I am trying to have a go myself... if it fails - then I shall get t; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00102.html (7,394 bytes)
93. Re: alloy wheel refurbishment (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2004 22:16:54 +0100; Sorry I can only suggest UK suppliers - but Demon Tweeks do the correct nuts for my wheels... James; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00104.html (7,065 bytes)
94. Re: Spitfire Gear Box Oil (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 01:07:26 +0100; The filler is on the side of the box - its obvious once the tunnel is off - or from underneath too... Use the drain plug underneath to drain it - put the drain plug back in - then fill up through th; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00113.html (8,115 bytes)
95. Rear Spring Identification (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 00:32:43 +0100; Hi all, Im not sure what my rear spring is - is there an obvious way of identifying if its a fixed spring or a swing spring? It's a mk3 - but oddly has a later 4 stud spring box - so Im hoping it has; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00128.html (6,701 bytes)
96. Re: Rear Spring Identification (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 00:30:33 +0100; Thanks to all that replied - I guess I'll be taking a look at it tomorrow. If it is a swing spring then that explains my dodgy roly poly suspension - as I still only have the smaller anti-roll bar...; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00138.html (6,722 bytes)
97. Rear Spring Identification - Update (score: 1): Author: "James Carruthers" <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 14:27:15 +0100; Well I finally got the chance to go outside and look at my car last night. I'm pretty certain it has to be a swing spring - it has the later style box - and has 5 leaves. Unless you can fit a fixed; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00149.html (7,003 bytes)
98. Re: Swing axle - Was driver's side lean (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:26:01 +0100; Fixed spring: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/spitfire/images/96b.gif Swing spring: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/spitfire/images/96a.gif Swing spring has a kink in the middle... where as the fixed spring; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00196.html (7,647 bytes)
99. Isle of Wight Camping Weekend - 30th April to 3rd May (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:18:39 +0100; Anyone going to the camping weekend? And if not, why not? :o) James 69 Signal Red Spit; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00209.html (6,526 bytes)
100. SU Needle Chart -- update (score: 1): Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 23:50:44 +0100; It's been updated with a race cam and Webers! http://www.mintylamb.co.uk/suneedle/ Graph is alot better - giving more info... and you can now compare 5 needles - which should be enough for anyone! J; /html/spitfires/2004-04/msg00223.html (6,479 bytes)

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