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81. Re: [Spits] GT6 Bump Steer (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 01:01:54 -0400; Nor can I. Been driving a Spitfire for 20 years and a GT6 for maybe 5 and I've never felt anything I'd worry about like that. Bump steer could happen if the length of the tie rod isn't the same as th; /html/spitfires/2007-08/msg00022.html (7,569 bytes)
82. Re: [Spits] Car Covers (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:41:47 -0400; When I bought my GT6 some years ago I had to move the Spitfire out the garage and "store" it in the driveway. So I bought a cover from California Car Cover, their spiffy ultra-high-tech super-fabric.; /html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00010.html (8,372 bytes)
83. [Spits] a new clunking noise (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:11:56 -0400; Just when I thought it was safe to put the wrenches away... My Spitfire has a new sound. When I turn a corner at anything more than walking speed I hear a clunk clunk clunk, maybe 3 to 5 clunks right; /html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00024.html (6,887 bytes)
84. Re: [Spits] a new clunking noise (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:53:39 -0400; Good thought. I shook the wheels right away but didn't put a wrench on the lug nuts. I won't ask. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+ -- Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.3; /html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00027.html (7,241 bytes)
85. Re: [Spits] [TR] a new clunking noise (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:53:40 -0400; And Michael Porter suggested a u-joint. In fact, I have a bad ujoint on the right side halfshaft. It's been bad for a long time and will be replaced soon. The driveshaft was fine when I put the diff; /html/spitfires/2007-09/msg00028.html (6,828 bytes)
86. Re: [Spits] Clutch resolution (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:12:20 -0400; Congrats on the fix. As for pulling the gearbox, it gets easier. As for the OD one, that gets harder. The OD adds a significant amount of weight. Muscling it in and out is much harder. Having another; /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00001.html (6,851 bytes)
87. Re: [Spits] Inconsistent Fuel Gauge Readings Question (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:13:51 -0400; I'm pretty sure you must mean in parallel with the Temp Gauge, not in line with it! Your problem is, you are driving much too hard. Or else you need to buy gas in larger incements. Spitfire or no, bu; /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00004.html (8,496 bytes)
88. [Spits] that 48-state capitol tour (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:07:15 -0400; I just finished reading the last installment of Dan Herrman's 40- State Capitol Tour story, published in three parts in Spitfire & GT6 Magazine. It must have been quite an adventure! 15,000 miles, 63; /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00005.html (8,130 bytes)
89. Re: [Spits] that 48-state capitol tour (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:27:30 -0400; That same issue (#25) with part 3 of the states tour also has an article of yours, the FIS6 project. I haven't had time to read it yet, sorry, but the car looks to be nice! -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rc; /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00007.html (7,287 bytes)
90. [Spits] no more clunk (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:57:43 -0400; Sometimes the low-tech solution is the right one. I took the fule sender out of the Spitfire's tank the other day. My mirror wouldn't fit into the hole but from what I could see and from poking aroun; /html/spitfires/2007-10/msg00034.html (7,778 bytes)
91. Re: [Spits] Overdrive switch (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:04:25 -0500; The Spitbits.com online catalogue shows a column-mounted OD switch as applying to the MkI and MkII. I didn't look far enough to find the shifter for a Mk3 OD gearbox. My '80 Spitfire has it on the sh; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00019.html (7,453 bytes)
92. Re: [Spits] GT6 overdrive switch (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:27:11 -0500; I don't have a copy of that book to make a comparison, but if it is the same in-the-shift-knob switch as on the Spitfire you can order one from Spitbits. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire,; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00024.html (7,532 bytes)
93. Re: [Spits] Gas Prices (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:38:13 -0500; Do your "we" include Bostonians? -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+ -- Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.26/1119 - Release Date: 11/8/2007 5:55 PM ________________________; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00035.html (8,683 bytes)
94. Re: [Spits] Gas Prices (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:38:14 -0500; Now all we need is drugs and rock&roll. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+ -- Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.26/1119 - Release Date: 11/8/2007 5:55 PM _________________; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00036.html (8,458 bytes)
95. Re: [Spits] [TR] Engine noise B-25 (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:10:01 -0500; My Spitfire flies low quite often, usually so low that the wheels actually touch the ground. The GT6 makes more noise though. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+ -- Version: 7.5.50; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00052.html (6,834 bytes)
96. Re: [Spits] [TR] spit suspension question (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:30:02 -0500; Don't forget too that when BL added the swing-spring they also increased the stiffness of the front (anti)sway bar. It principle this combination should solve the tuck-under problem but increase unde; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00053.html (9,220 bytes)
97. Re: [Spits] [TR] spit suspension question (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:09:23 -0500; Which is exactly why I brought it up. It is yet one more necessary thing that that fellow has to change if he wants to go to a swingspring. BL did it for a reason and so must everyone else too. -- Ji; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00057.html (8,620 bytes)
98. Re: [Spits] GT6+ - rotoflex rear axles (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:18:39 -0500; Are the rotoflex couplings in place on the axles? Inotherwords, are the axle assemblies complete units? 'Cuz I can't tell you how to reassemble them. Is the diff in place and the spring bolted down?; /html/spitfires/2007-11/msg00074.html (8,235 bytes)
99. [Spits] Season's greeting to you all (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:34:10 -0500; May your plugs glow brightly for the holidays. A little peace for all wouldn't be so bad either. Jim Muller jimmuller@rcn.com _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://w; /html/spitfires/2007-12/msg00016.html (6,418 bytes)
100. Re: [Spits] Front swaybar (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@rcn.com>; Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:19:47 -0500; This is not quite correct. A larger front swaybar increases the load on the outside front and inside rear tires, and decreases the tires on the opposite diagonal. Whether this is a good thing depends; /html/spitfires/2007-12/msg00021.html (8,174 bytes)

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