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201. Re: Starting a 76 spitfire 1500 (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 08:28:24 -0400; Kevin, When it doesn't start, check for spark. Pull any plug wire, stick a phillips screwdriver in the socket of the plug wire. Hold the screwdriver so the shank is about 1/4" or so from a major meta; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00800.html (9,392 bytes)
202. Re: Propshaft query. (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 18:36:04 -0400; Paul, You infer that the body shell is sitting on the ground. If I were you, I'd try to put some blocks under it to get the shell off the ground so that the air can flow under the body shell. Also re; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00886.html (7,706 bytes)
203. Re: Spitfire won't start (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 17:31:19 -0400; Huw, I agree with the others that answered you question about the bendix not sliding out. However, I don't necessarily agree that it will require a starter replacement. On my 67 Spit that I bought in; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00404.html (8,142 bytes)
204. Antique Auto show in Roanoke, VA (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 18:39:50 -0400; If anyone is not doing anything this Saturday, June 19th, and is going to be in the Roanoke, Va. area, there is going to be a National Antique Automobile Club of America Car show. These shows usually; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00605.html (7,444 bytes)
205. Fuseable links (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 20:14:07 -0400; I've blown a fuseable link on an 89 Ford F150 pick up truck. After we found the blown link, we went all over town looking for the links. No one had them (not even the Ford dealer). The truck appears; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00835.html (7,415 bytes)
206. Re: Review! Re: Starting with clutch engaged helps thrust (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:40:52 -0400; issues: I've been driving stick shift cars for the last 34 yrs, 67 Spitfire, 65 Morgan, 55 Chevy, 65 Volvo P1800, and several Hondas, 71 Saab Sonett. I always start the car with the clutch pedal depr; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00845.html (10,007 bytes)
207. Re: car just shuts off (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 20:38:19 -0400; maybe a normal, Mike, Try replacing your coil. That is a common problem, and one of the easy tests. There are other possibilities. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00960.html (8,041 bytes)
208. Re: Tub weight (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 18:05:50 -0400; Yes, it is that easy. However, depending on your age and how much you can lift, I would suggest that you have 2 or 3 friends help you. Just makes it that much easier. As to the tight quarters, you mi; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01115.html (8,474 bytes)
209. Re: brake master cylinder rebuild (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 20:49:30 -0400; brake Bruce, The "spring & thimble" are located behind the piston in the bore of the MC. Your problem is not uncommon. Quite often, dirt and gunk, gum up the bore of the MC and the piston will NOT fa; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00239.html (8,935 bytes)
210. Re: brake master cylinder rebuild (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 21:41:11 -0400; brake Bruce, The "spring & thimble" are located behind the piston in the bore of the MC. Your problem is not uncommon. Quite often, dirt and gunk, gum up the bore of the MC and the piston will NOT fa; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00241.html (8,934 bytes)
211. Charlotsville, VA - AACA (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 21:31:20 -0400; Don't know how many of you all live near Charlotsville, Va. but I know there are several of you. Just in case anyone is interested, the VA State Antique Automobile Club of America is having their ann; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00275.html (7,324 bytes)
212. Re: Wooden dash refinishing (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 22:29:35 -0400; apart as I Dan is quite right on this point. However, if you are making a new dash, you could coat the plywood with epoxy (especially West System epoxy). Now the plywood will NOT delaminate. Them glu; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00369.html (8,675 bytes)
213. Re: FW: Air Fuel Gauge (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 19:32:09 -0400; Michale, You might want to check out my Morgan Web page (listed below) as I have a couple of articles in the Restoration (Tech) section regarding real time mixture guages. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ e; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00580.html (7,169 bytes)
214. RE: Strange charging issue... STILL Not Fixed! (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 01:43:02 -0400; Gregory, Sounds like you have something shorting out. Continue on your quest, pull each of the fuses and see if that helps. Then look at pulling the harness apart any place you can, like where it goe; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00687.html (10,635 bytes)
215. Re: Gas Tank (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 08:29:59 -0400; Huw, The sending unit is attached to the large circular plate in the tank. There should be a clamp ring that goes around the opening and clamps the tank and the sending unit in place. Be very careful; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg00782.html (7,334 bytes)
216. Re: Stromberg carb problem, Chapter 2 (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 19:02:05 -0500; Glenn, Unfortunately the Haynes manual I have on the ZS carbs was published in 76 and doesn't list the B5CH needle or the 1500 Spits. I've been following your problems a little, but I don't remember; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00040.html (9,345 bytes)
217. Spit wiper motor ?? (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 23:02:14 -0500; The Spitfire have come with 2 different wiper motors. The older one, used until the 70s, has a rectangular motor housing and a top hat in the gear plate. The later type has a more clylindrical motor; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00045.html (8,094 bytes)
218. Wiper update (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Apr 1999 20:57:34 -0400; First, I'd like to thank every one that responded to my questions about the windshield wiper motor assembly and the problems. For those that don't remember: 1. Those on the Spitfire list - I never to; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00098.html (11,578 bytes)
219. Re: Wiper motor still not working. (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 08:22:34 -0400; Andy, If you do, it will have to be one of the later motors. Not the DR3 with the sqaurish motor housing. The way it works is very simple. The motor has a worm gear on the armature shaft which inturn; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00112.html (9,053 bytes)
220. Re: Heat, sound insulation, attenuation (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 21:15:24 -0400; If you haven't checked out this page, it is a MUST. Don't let the fact that it is about VWs put you off. It is fantastic!!!! Remember, "a wise man can learn from a fool, but a fool can't learn from a; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00419.html (7,052 bytes)

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