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241. Re: [Spits] Brake Pads (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:18:52 -0500
If the MK-III has the same front brakes as a MK-IV/1500, I have been very happy using genuine Volvo 240 rear pads on the front of mine. Inexpensive, good feel. Kevin Rhodes __________________________
/html/spitfires/2008-01/msg00019.html (7,429 bytes)

242. [Spits] Upholstery quality? And Tonneau question (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:15:21 -0500
End of last season, the driver's seat frame finally broke under my excess girth, so I had to pull the upholstery off. I redid the seats with new everything about 10 years ago, using materials from Vi
/html/spitfires/2008-03/msg00004.html (8,326 bytes)

243. Re: [Spits] Spitfire Leg Room (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:21:43 -0400
How did you move the seat back? I have much the same problem - I would LOVE a couple more inches of legroom. My seat is as far back as the tub will allow, I think. Any tricks appreciated! I have been
/html/spitfires/2008-03/msg00038.html (9,108 bytes)

244. Re: [Spits] Restorable? Your thoughts appreciated (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:59:31 -0400
This is so true. I am a subscriber to the British Magazine "Practical Classic". What folks on the other side of the pond will tackle for a restoration is mind-boggling. This month's issue has a reade
/html/spitfires/2008-07/msg00088.html (9,013 bytes)

245. Re: [Spits] OD checking (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:01:52 -0500
It's a whole lot easier to just look under the car - you can't miss the O/D unit, it's not exactly petite. :-) As far as checks, I think the most common problem is bad solenoids and/or wiring. With p
/html/spitfires/2008-11/msg00029.html (7,828 bytes)

246. Re: [Spits] GT6 Radiator Caps (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:25:00 -0500
Make sure you check the temp with a calibrated gauge before you get too excited. I have several gauges and senders, and found that I could make the gauge read anywhere from 1/4 to 3/4 depending on ex
/html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00029.html (8,430 bytes)

247. Re: [Spits] OT: Trabant (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:20:50 -0500
I owned one for a summer in Budapest, summer of '91. I was spending the summer with a college friend from there, we bought it together for ~$1000, and sold it for the same at the end of the summer. 2
/html/spitfires/2008-12/msg00042.html (7,901 bytes)

248. Re: [Spits] Spitfire sighting! Gas Pump Girls (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:37 -0500
LOL - I second this. Plus small boys, who think it is a Ferrari (Freddy is very red). -Kevin _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Spitfires
/html/spitfires/2009-01/msg00040.html (7,841 bytes)

249. Re: [Spits] British car shop in Alabama... (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:34:05 -0400
I'm not him, and I don't know if this is who you are looking for but: Ben Pender Klassic Autos Vintage European Auto service, repair, and parts Madison, AL 256-489-9560 I know him from the Volvo list
/html/spitfires/2009-03/msg00012.html (8,764 bytes)

250. [Spits] Clutch slave cylinders - advice sought (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 00:48:14 -0400
Freddy has developed a leak in his slave cylinder. Seems like the usual parts suppliers all carry an "OE" slave cylinder and a reproduction slave cylinder. Any opinions as to whether the OE is worth
/html/spitfires/2009-05/msg00033.html (7,266 bytes)

251. Re: [Spits] Foggy windows (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:27:25 -0400
You drive your Spitfire in the rain?? Just kidding. Does the air in the car smell sweet? You could have a small heater core leak - that will fog the windows up badly.But otherwise, since the Spitfire
/html/spitfires/2009-08/msg00016.html (8,079 bytes)

252. Re: [Spits] OD question (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:56:46 -0400
The transmission will bolt on to the motor, but the transmission mount is different, and the driveshaft for the O/D trans is considerably shorter. My car has a '77 chassis and O/D transmission, but a
/html/spitfires/2009-08/msg00025.html (7,861 bytes)

253. [Spits] "CV-Joint" driveshaft (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:57:56 -0500
My car has the driveshaft with the big can-like cv-joint thing on one end and a regular U-joint on the other. How do you service that big joint? I assume it should have some grease in it or something
/html/spitfires/2009-12/msg00022.html (7,215 bytes)

254. Re: [Spits] CV-Joint driveshaft (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:09:08 -0500
Thanks everyone! My suspicion was that it was "non user servicable". At this point it is not causing any issues other than that occasional clang and the fact that if I get under the car I can see th
/html/spitfires/2009-12/msg00035.html (8,788 bytes)

255. Re: [Spits] Funny and Interesting Quote on Planes and Triumphs (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 03 May 2010 11:30:13 -0400
LOL - the good old "diesel-9". I've been a Northwest (sadly now Delta) frequent flyer for many years and have flown countless miles on them. That writer had it wrong - most of those birds were born i
/html/spitfires/2010-05/msg00000.html (8,797 bytes)

256. Re: [Spits] Rear Height (score: 1)
Author: Kevin Rhodes <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:36:35 -0400
Sounds pretty normal to me. It's a single-pivot swing axle, so that is what happens when you jack it up. You will get a bit less deflection when you jack up both sides at the same time, I think, whic
/html/spitfires/2010-07/msg00003.html (7,673 bytes)

257. Re: [Spits] Still a few (score: 1)
Author: "Kevin Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:29:21 -0400
Freddy the Spit and I are still here lurking. He is so darned reliable I don't have much to post! I do ~1000 miles a year in a good year, had to replace the water pump last year which was the first r
/html/spitfires/2011-03/msg00013.html (8,050 bytes)

258. Re: [Spits] Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines (score: 1)
Author: "Kevin Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2013 18:24:07 -0400
My car has braided stainless brake lines all around, has since I bought it 18 years ago. No problems yet! Plus is a firm pedal and they seem to last a very long time compared to the rubber ones. Thou
/html/spitfires/2013-06/msg00001.html (9,673 bytes)

259. [Spits] Uh-oh - clutch release fork pin (score: 1)
Author: "Kevin Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2013 18:32:33 -0400
My clutch has felt a little funny this season, inconsistent and even a bit grabby. Went poking around under the hood and it looks like that @#$@@##@ pin that retains the release fork has left the pre
/html/spitfires/2013-06/msg00002.html (8,607 bytes)

260. Re: [Spits] Finally finished painting my Spit (score: 1)
Author: "Kevin Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:55:19 -0400
Looking good! Nearly a twin to Freddie! Same color, different wheels. PO painted Freddie himself, and it is still holding up well 18+ years later. Though entropy is certainly taking its toll. Kevin i
/html/spitfires/2013-06/msg00010.html (9,147 bytes)

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