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141. Re: Windshield and Front Springs - New question (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 16:34:45 -0500
Patrick, I would go with the 2 matching springs. I would cut the top off the windshield gasket, and remove the windshield. Then check the window frame for rust. There were 3 sections of the lower win
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00148.html (8,420 bytes)

142. Re: repair or restore? (score: 1)
Author: jblair@exis.net
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 12:01:31 -500
Bernhard, For starters, check you the responce that TeriAnn Wakeman wrote several months ago, in responce to a similar question: http://www.team.net/www/morgan/restoration.html" Next, the healthier
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00227.html (10,982 bytes)

143. Re: Trim Pad Ideas? (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 21:58:31 -0500
ones vinyl Tom, Make your own. You can use masonite for the backing or 1/8" plywood using your old cardboard panels as a pattern. If you use the plywood, I'd cover it with West System Epoxy. Then get
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00274.html (7,734 bytes)

144. Re: 74 Is Alive!/elec. feul pump (score: 1)
Author: jblair@exis.net
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 12:15:42 -500
Terry, You are better off mounting the pump near the gas tank. This will eliminate vapor lock, as the pump will always have fuel to pump. If any of the gas vaporizes in the lines near or at the car,
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00302.html (10,369 bytes)

145. Re: screwed... My solution (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 18:06:39 -0500
Just to inject 2 more cents, when using a tap, tie, or trying to remove a difficult nut or bolt, DON'T try to do it all at once. When it is tough to turn, only take about 1/2 turn, then turn it back.
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00341.html (8,191 bytes)

146. Re: electric fuel pump (sorry, i couldn't handle feul anymore) (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 18:21:43 -0500
IMOHO I don't think the placememt is irrelevant. The further you mount the pump away from the tank, the more the possibility of vapor lock from heat soaking. If you aren't going to drive the car in a
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00342.html (7,724 bytes)

147. Re: Installing an Oil pressure Gauge (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 18:00:42 -0500
Mark, What I did was get a small mechanical oil pressure guage, it's about 1" to 1 1/2" in dia. There is a mounting kit that has basically a "Y". You remove the sending unit from the block. Screw the
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00343.html (7,979 bytes)

148. SOL's Morgan Web page (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:04:55 -0500
I know several of you have tried to access my Morgan web page lately, using Netscape; and couldn't. That problem is now fixed, along with a few updates. So for those that were trying view it, everyth
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00710.html (6,730 bytes)

149. Re: Replacement trim (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:17:14 -0500
I tried to get the plastic a couple of years ago, and was told it was NO Longer Available (NLA). I simply cut some vinyl based on the plastic I removed and used trim adheasive to hold it in place. It
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01526.html (7,639 bytes)

150. Re: e-bay and the list longish (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 17:29:30 -0500
Amen! And thanks to all that have helped me!!! John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V 75 Bricklin SV1 77 Sp
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01587.html (7,382 bytes)

151. RE: Gasket (subj. change) lights (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 19:19:03 -0500
With this talk about gaskets and at least 2 vendors being able to make them, I thought of an old topic that was discussed. Has anyone re-produced the side marker light rubber bases? I'm in need of at
/html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01685.html (7,881 bytes)

152. Re: Hard lesson -- learn from my mistakes (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 16:45:58 -0500
Jeff, Truely a bummer and I can sypmathize and empathize with you. I have a similar story. When I 1st got my Morgan back in 69, I took it to an autocross. I wanted to run it, but my grilfriend said n
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00025.html (9,111 bytes)

153. Re: New topic - Hard top winch? (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 17:37:11 -0500
Atwell, I wouldn't mind seeing the pix. I also have a fiberglass hardtop. If I can ever get my car in a garage, I might just screw some Eye bolts into the rafters and then use a cheap rope and pulley
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00078.html (7,449 bytes)

154. Re: Master brake cyl (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 22:03:26 -0500
Pat, There is a pin that is holding it. You have to pull the resivor and under the back port there is a rubber washer. Under that is the pin. It will pull right out. I had the same problem. Took me f
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00123.html (8,079 bytes)

155. Re: Heat resistant padding (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 16:27:37 -0500
Craig, I'm in the process of putting some insulation down on my 75 Bricklin that I'm restoring. I've found the same problem that you describe. I borrowed a pair of large heave metal shears from an up
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00712.html (8,482 bytes)

156. Re: Transmission cover seal (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 20:24:40 -0500
Pat, I went to the local hardware store and bought some generic closed cell foam adheasive backed weatherstripping. Something like $5. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va P
/html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00991.html (6,977 bytes)

157. Re: Spitfire4 (MK 1) Clutch Adjustment (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2000 18:33:08 -0500
I ran across this site today. Thought it might be of interest to some www.all-parts.net/recycler/parts-finder/ - ALL-PARTS .. "Find The Parts For Every Vehicle Ever Made" John John T. Blair WA4OHZ em
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00066.html (7,248 bytes)

158. Re: YOUR CARS (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:08:28 -0500
Cars owned 1 1967-1969 1967 Triumph Spitfire - British Racing Green 2 1968-1971 1959 Triumph TR-3 3 1968-1971 1959 Triumph TR-3 - both TR3's used to make Jamacian 4 * 1969-Pres. 1965 Morgan 4/4 Serie
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00592.html (9,839 bytes)

159. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 18:25:07 -0500
Having come into this thread late (I think I deleted the start) I don't know if the wires are chrome or not. I have respoked 3 of the 5 original Chrome Wire wheels on my Morgan. Luckily the chrome on
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00764.html (8,328 bytes)

160. Re: Proper idle speed? (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 18:50:13 -0500
Jeff, Most of the manuals will say around 750 + or - 100 rpm. However, like you point out, below 850 the ign. light comes on. I usually set my cars to idle at 1,000 even. The ign. light will NOT come
/html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00846.html (7,312 bytes)


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