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41. Re: redrilled rear vertical links (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 16:47:54 -0500
You can't really. I thought one inch was the common amount to lower the rear. That made mine neutral without the body weight, so fully loaded it will be negative camber. It is a used spring though, s
/html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00120.html (8,262 bytes)

42. Re: redrilled rear vertical links (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 20:36:05 -0500
You are a pain in the ass. Joe, Make me a half inch aluminum spacer. I'll pay for shipping and a modest amount for labor. Larry -- Original Message -- From: <doug@dougbraun.com> To: <spitfires@autox
/html/spitfires/2005-04/msg00122.html (7,988 bytes)

43. Working at it. (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 22:31:18 -0600
I guess every one is hard at it, getting ready for spring. Me too. Larry
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00012.html (6,243 bytes)

44. rear spring (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:14:45 -0600
Will grinding or sandblasting the rear springs make them dangerously unreliable? The set I thought were in good shape are rusty and pitted where the rubber pads set on each leaf. Some leafs have the
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00036.html (6,952 bytes)

45. rear spring (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 22:31:21 -0600
Opinions about my rear spring choice are requested. http://ljvaughan.homestead.com/rearspring.html Larry
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00057.html (6,716 bytes)

46. spring (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:35:09 -0600
Anyone have a pristine lower leaf, for the swing spring? I don't know, the lower leaf from a fixed spring might do the job. Larry
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00068.html (6,135 bytes)

47. more woe (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:59:19 -0600
I bought an aluminum flywheel from Ted Schumacher. Excellant price and I would recommend him to anyone looking for Spitfire parts. I ran into problems, as usual. http://ljvaughan.homestead.com/bush.h
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00081.html (6,340 bytes)

48. rear spring (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 21:12:39 -0600
I've been goofing around with my rear spring way too long, since I may be ejected from my work space in June. I need some questions answered, about the swing spring. 1. When the swing spring is de-ar
/html/spitfires/2005-03/msg00101.html (7,652 bytes)

49. Webers (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 01:17:30 -0600
The standard dual kit for a 1500 Spitfire has 30mm chokes,115 mains and 170 air jets. The standard single kit calls for 28mm chokes, 125 mains and 160 air jets. The standard formula for a 1500 motor
/html/spitfires/2005-02/msg00020.html (6,890 bytes)

50. Re: Webers (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 18:20:07 -0600
I had a vague recollection about an English gentleman proclaiming his satisfaction with dual webers on his stock Spitfire. I asked him about the setup and he said he didn't know specifics. It had bee
/html/spitfires/2005-02/msg00022.html (7,352 bytes)

51. Thread repair (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 12:15:01 -0600
I have a 1296 small journal block, with a thread repair insert that I haven't seen before. I would like to buy a new insert if they are still available. Anyone recognize the brand? http://ljvaughan.h
/html/spitfires/2005-02/msg00025.html (6,570 bytes)

52. Re: Another exciting Spitfire video clip! (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 17:00:56 -0600
Hey Doug, Your garage looks very similar to mine, including a hardtop hanging from the ceiling. I threw up a few pics. http://ljvaughan.homestead.com/garage.html I think you are right about the threa
/html/spitfires/2005-02/msg00031.html (7,128 bytes)

53. Re: roto-flex vs swing axle (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 19:52:55 -0600
I bought left and right rotoflex axles, thinking the design beat the hell out of the volkswagon looking Spit axles. The left side was rusted solid, so I bought another left side rotoflex. I haven't u
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00019.html (7,116 bytes)

54. Re: Rear hub/drum assembly (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 20:14:52 -0600
I just rebuilt the rear hubs. It looks like they will go on the axle till they hit the flinger or the needle bearing hits the thicker part of the axle. The vertical link must determine the position o
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00020.html (6,648 bytes)

55. Re: Double Front Anti-Roll bar (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 21:07:08 -0600
I think it is a front and rear. Brits confuse things. Larry
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00047.html (6,645 bytes)

56. Laygear (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 19:07:11 -0600
I have a laygear that is slightly used. The reverse gear teeth are just starting to show dings on the edges, where it engages the reverse gear. I have another that looks new, but the reverse gear tee
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00050.html (6,903 bytes)

57. Re: Hub to flange spacing (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 22:03:34 -0600
Hey Paul, I am in the same situation. I think the flinger distance from end of axle is important. The rest should be apiece of cake. http://www.ljvaughan.homestead.com/axlehub.html Larry hub way
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00062.html (7,556 bytes)

58. Re: Oil Filter ramblings- (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 15:31:25 -0600
All cars should use a FL1 type filter located behind the front bumper somewhere eazy to reach and have hemi heads with the plugs, in recesses in the valve covers, all the same socket size. Larry 289
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00073.html (7,843 bytes)

59. Re: getting ready for spring... (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 20:31:07 -0600
Checked it out. $364.67 molded black carpet. $150.00 or so for deluxe type in USA. Larry
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00078.html (7,517 bytes)

60. Re: Suggestions for front spring compression (score: 1)
Author: "Larry Vaughan" <lvaughan@pldi.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:20:48 -0600
Here is my solution. It's a lawnmower rim and a Spifire brake rotor, drilled for the two pieces of all thread. http://www.ljvaughan.homestead.com/spaxdampers.html Larry I'm
/html/spitfires/2005-01/msg00096.html (9,294 bytes)


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