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21. Local oil filter sources? (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2000 22:42:58 -0800; This is a message I had tucked away for future reference... I use the Napa GOLD 1374... Peter Ficklin - - - - - - -; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00139.html (8,167 bytes)
22. Re: Oil filter score against Jeff: 4-0 (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2000 10:55:04 -0800; I recently bought a # 551312 from NAPA - it had the 3/4" x 5/8" adapter in the box with the filter - may have been a fluke, though. Call up NAPA near you, and ask them to look in one of the boxes fo; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00184.html (8,648 bytes)
23. Re: Oil Filter Defeated: New Problem (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2000 20:33:49 -0800; FWIW, I'd look into a helicoil - I personally haven't used them, but I've heard they work pretty good. That plate above the rear of the oil pan is an alloy, therefore easily stripped out. It seems t; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00203.html (8,519 bytes)
24. Re: Fw: Compression Ratio of the 67 Mk. III Spitfire (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2000 20:50:47 -0800; Scott et al... Here's CC data for my 1147... (This is after porting & polishing, decking & shaving) Bore: 2.728" + 0.40" = 2.768" (1.384" radius) Stroke 2.992" Head Combustion Chambers = 32.0 cc Head; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00204.html (8,408 bytes)
25. Re: Are Guage Gaskets Really Worth The Trouble? (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 10:17:45 -0800; When I cleaned up & rebuilt my guages, I put them back together with a little bead of black silicon caulk. YMMV... Good luck, Peter Ficklin '63 & '68 Spits - - - - - - - -; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00472.html (9,173 bytes)
26. Re: Central locking/alarm (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 10:22:40 -0800; What if you wired a hidden switch that would disable the starter, and honk the horn if the thief attempted to hot-wire the vehicle? I'm sure there's enough electrical expertise on this list to figure; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00473.html (7,660 bytes)
27. Re: head shaving (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 19:59:38 -0800; I ran some quick calcs on my spreadsheet, and based on "stock" Spit 1500 values, and that no previous head shave or decking, etc has occured, you should be able to remove 0.069" and obtain a 10:1 co; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00662.html (7,888 bytes)
28. Re: head shaving (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:37:40 -0800; DON'T SHAVE IT YET!! I screwed up in my calcs as I went back over them, and found I'd messed up somewhere - Sorry... 8^( If it's already too late you'll end up with 11.5:1 or something! Ping city. I; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00666.html (8,572 bytes)
29. fuel pump leaks oil... (med. longish) (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:49:17 -0800; Spit Squadron Pilots, Anybody else out there have problems with an oil leak in their fuel pump? I bring this up to warn others, perhaps, of some potential problems. Currently under restoration, my '6; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00692.html (8,562 bytes)
30. NASS car vs. plane (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:57:59 -0800; IMHO, I think the aircraft association with the car is great - because of the history, the spirit, and the sense of adventure... I like the idea of a logo that has both the plane and the car, and I w; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00694.html (7,265 bytes)
31. Re: fuel pump leaks oil... (med. longish) (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 13:22:19 -0800; Thanks. My concern is whether it will still leak or not - Graham mentioned in his reply to peen the ends of the shaft, or the pump body over the shaft... but will it still leak?? Inquiring minds wan; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00706.html (8,388 bytes)
32. Re: fuel pump leaks oil... (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 20:11:08 -0800; Don't know if I can or not - the original one had a lever on it, but the internal check valves were shot. I looked at replacing the valves with the ones from the repro I bought that leaks, but they w; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00727.html (6,852 bytes)
33. Re: Moving on; now: CENTRAL CA (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 13:21:19 -0800; I'll try to get a list together of all Central Californian NASS pilots... Maybe someone wants to handle NorCal. I'll be in touch with Laura re: who's north, south, central, etc. So I guess this is th; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg01045.html (7,470 bytes)
34. Re: paint (med. long) (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Sat, 13 Nov 1999 09:30:29 -0800; If you get the paint codes for "Magenta", check with a couple of your local paint dealers, and they can make up a small quantity (pint) of the color for you. I am doing this with my body shell & "Br; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00276.html (9,640 bytes)
35. Re: Mag Wheel Lug Nuts Wanted (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 12:41:26 -0800; Scott, et al... Check with Mr. Lugnut - http://www.mrlugnut.com - I called them about these things (3/8" x 24) in June/July, and they said they were out of stock - but might have some later in the ye; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00384.html (7,520 bytes)
36. Re: U-joint grease fittings (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 12:48:46 -0800; Take one of the grease fittings to your local hardware outlet, and purchase some allen/socket set screws of the same thread size, designed for water-cooler pulleys and such. They work great on the u; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00386.html (7,727 bytes)
37. CA '78 1500 - - $400 (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Sat, 04 Sep 1999 08:55:05 -0700; This just appeared in this AM's Fresno Bee, Central California - TRIUMPH '78 Spitfire, rag top, parked for 11 years, needs restoration before drive... (559) 252-5572 As usual, I know nothing about t; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00118.html (6,418 bytes)
38. SpitCam - was: INITIAL Engine Repository Set up (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 22:04:03 -0700; If you're thinking what I'm thinking, - it's already been done... Check out http://www.teleteam.net/~jbwright/ The SPITFIRE cam! It was getting late one night, and I couldn't sleep, so this is what; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00367.html (7,749 bytes)
39. Weber DGV 4 sale... (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 21:17:54 -0700; I believe <just recently> somone asked about a Weber DGV they needed. I deleted the message, and then 5 minutes latr found this in YAHOO! automobiles for sale site. Go to http://automobiles.classifi; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00411.html (7,159 bytes)
40. Re: rotiseree (score: 1): Author: Peter Ficklin <pficklin@qnis.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 23:34:50 -0700; I've built and am currently using this rotisserie on my '63 - and am very happy with it. The instructions are a little unclear in one or two spots, and I modified it slightly for Spit-size cars. If; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00822.html (7,792 bytes)

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