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301. Re: Weber carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 10:28:22 -0400
I'd venture to guess that most Webers on most street cars are set up wrong. In fact, I'm pretty comfortable saying that most alternative carburetors people purchase and mount are set up wrong, as wel
/html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00472.html (9,763 bytes)

302. Re: Spitfire overdrive transmission (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 06:02:30 -0400
The single rail J type overdrive requires a special shifter cover and linkage that raises the shifter lever and rail (rod) over the overdrive unit. The only components it has in common with the stand
/html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00531.html (8,090 bytes)

303. Re: Spit 1500 running again (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 06:55:31 -0400
SU's were never designed to handle the high fuel pressure's you're running. They are designed for 1-3 psi. When you go over that, you tend to get fuel spraying out of the bowl vents. Since you were g
/html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00562.html (8,260 bytes)

304. Re: Blowing alternators - (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 10:41:10 -0400
No ideas, but I'm in the exact same blasted boat with my Delco alternator. Same symptoms, same problem. I have noticed that mine suddenly go into uncontrolled overcharging when the engine is idling.
/html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00568.html (8,101 bytes)

305. Re: The grose-jet story... (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2002 06:52:41 -0500
Interesting read Terry, thanks. My experiences with Grose-jets matches Carters. I'm running regular needles currently without problems. As an interesting (and probably useless) sidebar note, I did so
/html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00031.html (7,128 bytes)

306. Re: grease??!!! (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2002 09:36:25 -0500
There are two problems here. The first problem is grease getting onto the clutch itself. Yes, centripidal acceleration will fling the grease off the ring gear, away from the clutch. But, it will be f
/html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00045.html (8,454 bytes)

307. Re: FW: Help with slipping O/D (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2002 10:50:02 -0500
Just a fyi, there is a very real reason for the hypoid description in gear oil. Has to do with shearing the oil. Hypoid gears put tremendous sliding loads across the faces of the teeth, tearing oils
/html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00168.html (8,716 bytes)

308. Re: swing spring suspension (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2002 10:56:27 -0500
Yes, they did come with a swing spring swing axle suspension. The early GT6 came with a swing axle fixed spring, with the usual swing axle bad habits. The GT6 then was equipped with a rotoflex suspen
/html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00169.html (7,732 bytes)

309. Re: FW: Help with slipping O/D (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2002 11:20:04 -0500
Yes, I've read the warnings from him about the high GL spec oils in the rear end as well. Interestingly, it's exactly the opposite with my Fiat 124. The Fiat transmission synchro's dissolve (supposed
/html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00170.html (8,203 bytes)

310. Re: Overdrive Transmission (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 10:12:06 -0400
The direction he's going works nicely for this. In that the later non-od driveshaft is the same length as the earlier od. So, he doesn't have to change driveshafts at all (same part number even these
/html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00370.html (7,447 bytes)

311. Re: battery box replacement (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 07:52:28 -0400
In that case, you might want to check with steel mills and such, places that do acid pickling. If you really think acid does nothing to steel, perhaps you should read some expert books on the subject
/html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00544.html (7,844 bytes)

312. Re: battery box replacement (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 10:49:16 -0400
Straw man arguments and tar baby tactics Gary. Doesn't change the fact that battery acid is corrosive to steel. PS: The specific acid in a steel mill that you slurred as being absurd and not relevant
/html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00550.html (7,624 bytes)

313. Re: Rear Clunk over bumps (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 07:19:37 -0500
shock mount is the first thing that come to mind from your description. I have a 76 spit and there is a distinctive loud clunck comming from the driver's rear suspension. I have jacked it up and look
/html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00162.html (7,242 bytes)

314. Re: honesty (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 12:47:38 -0500
Friendship and business often don't mix well. Tis a sad thing, but tis also true. List members are no different then the rest of the human race. Since you've also got no reason to worry about this tr
/html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00178.html (7,898 bytes)

315. Re: another carpet question (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 08:36:08 -0500
Having come behind the previous owner who'd glued down the carpet to the tranny tunnel, I cussed a lot. Also ruined the carpet getting it off. Spitlisters, With the install of new carpet almost compl
/html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00305.html (7,350 bytes)

316. Re: top installation (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 09:05:24 -0500
I was in your position a while ago, and spent several years with my new top in a box, afraid to attempt installing it for fear of boogering the job up. Turns out, it's really not that hard. Here's th
/html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00306.html (8,957 bytes)

317. Re: Mind if I join the fun? (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 09:09:29 -0500
We used to do the Rusty Jones (I think) at the dealership I worked at. Nothing more then Rustoleum rusty metal primer sprayed into various corners to impress the customer. Overspray onto the hood hin
/html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00307.html (8,193 bytes)

318. Re: Temporary sparetires (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 12:57:36 -0500
The oem tire and rim is as small as many temporary donut type spares found in larger cars. You will not realize a weight or space saving advantage with one. You will also not find one with the Spitfi
/html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00391.html (7,747 bytes)

319. Re: Plug welding holes in sheet metal. (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 15:04:52 -0500
Aluminum is a better heat conductor then copper, which is why it makes a better radiator. I've heard that aluminum works better at displacing the heat from the weld, lessening the chance of surroundi
/html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00396.html (8,419 bytes)

320. Re: Fully independent Spitfire Jag type rear end? (score: 1)
Author: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 15:19:58 -0500
I agree with Joe on this one, those units are big, especially when you include the inboard discs for brakes. If one is having troubles with the sliding joint that is currently required to adjust for
/html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00445.html (8,175 bytes)

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