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181. Re: Hard Top Resto 2 - and Car-O-Scope (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2002 17:18:27 -0700; James when I had my hard top redone, I replaced the seals around the roll up windows, but the rest were OK as was the front edge one. The back window popped in and out with the seal (no rope required; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00179.html (9,363 bytes)
182. Re: From: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net> (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sat, 06 Apr 2002 16:42:04 -0700; I always use engine oil. The heavier the grade the richer the mixture when you accelerate. Some folks use lighter oils. Normally I use 20W50 in my spitfire. Even when I used to own a Triumph in the U; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00204.html (7,665 bytes)
183. Parts source (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2002 21:52:56 -0600; One of my local (MGB owner) friends passed me this: http://www.macgregorukcarparts.com/spitfire.html May be a useful source. I thought I would pass it on. The parts he has got for his MGB looked of r; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00255.html (6,569 bytes)
184. seat squab rubber straps (score: 1): Author: <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 06:19:44 -0700; Any comments on how tight these should be. I am putting in new cushions and tightening the straps. One strap needs replacing but the others appear fine, but are obviously not as tight as they origina; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00261.html (7,630 bytes)
185. RE: seat squab rubber straps (score: 1): Author: <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 07:05:00 -0700; Doug, Paul, you confirmed my thoughts. In fact the one bungy cord I bought last night to try, I cut in half and I can adjust the length/tension as it has holes in it with thick surrounds at the holes; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00266.html (8,543 bytes)
186. RE: seat squab rubber straps (score: 1): Author: <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 07:39:12 -0700; Yes, Since I want to use the same for the extra in the seats, I plan to get that heavy stuff that looks like it mixed up of other firm chunks (I'm sure you catch what I mean here). Interestingly the; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00272.html (10,138 bytes)
187. RE: Alarm query (score: 1): Author: <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 11:22:29 -0700; Doug, that and the ignition switch not being on the column will stump them. FYI. In the UK I fitted many years ago a Sparkrite (?) alarm. Even moved it between cars. Apart from being a remote with de; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00429.html (8,112 bytes)
188. Re: tyre size (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:57:16 -0600; I put the 155/80 13R on my 1500 as that was the standard and also did not want to much extra effort in the steering, especially for my wife driving. They handle pretty well and also allow for some fu; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00536.html (8,988 bytes)
189. RE: overdrive oil levels (score: 1): Author: <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 07:58:21 -0700; No dipstick. You'll need to get under the car and unscrew the filler for the gerabox and top up until it comes out the filler hole. Measure how much you put in. The gearbox and o/d share the same oil; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00591.html (7,652 bytes)
190. RE: Replacement Distributor (score: 1): Author: <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 06:36:55 -0700; Hmm. I have a pertronix in my 76 - original distributer (I checked the numbers). The original Lucas parts had previously been replaced by an Allison one (now Crane) that was not doing too well. Been; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00625.html (9,178 bytes)
191. Re: defroster vents (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 20:01:14 -0700; Jon, I did the same to the dash and have never glued it on. The vents come off easily once you work out that the posts for the tonneau cover at the end are in fact bolts, and the nuts and washers are; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00111.html (7,714 bytes)
192. Crank pulley nut size (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2002 20:12:48 -0700; Anybody know the size of this. Bentley says 1" but a rough guess is 1 7/8". I have to fix the oil leak from the timing cover seal. Alan ( '76 1500) /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing list /// or tr; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00149.html (7,098 bytes)
193. Re: Crank pulley nut size (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2002 21:56:53 -0700; Gary many thanks. Bob Harris also agrees. So that's great. If I can't get a socket I did not want o rob my self of running the car this weekend. What's another couple of oils drips. I was on the phon; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00152.html (8,938 bytes)
194. Re: Crank pulley nut size (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 21:10:58 -0700; My MG pal has obtained a 1 13/16 for me, so tomorrow I go for it. Also I can get an even bigger breaker bar one of the TR3 guys has as well. Car cars turn. I helped put the rear diff back in an MGB a; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00192.html (10,658 bytes)
195. Re: waterpump question (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:42:56 -0700; Dave, the "big silver thing" is the fan clutch. Looks like someone put a later pump onto your 68. Mine for example is a 76 and has the fan blades attached to the clutch. That should turn stiffly in r; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00418.html (8,858 bytes)
196. Re: Door Handles and Brake Lights x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:11:35 -0700; James, the switch should have a spring in it. The "cylinder" is normally is pushed into the "box" by the pedal. Pushed in the lights should be off, as soon as it starts to move out they should come o; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00443.html (10,685 bytes)
197. Re: Wheels (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 20:03:19 -0700; Charlie, you could have them match the colour on the spare if it's still OK. I just cleaned, rubbed the wheels down to remove the heavy rust and Hammerited mine (with the old flat tyres removed of co; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00621.html (7,138 bytes)
198. Re: Decals, and boot boards (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 20:14:40 -0700; Decals - I just made sure there was nothing (e.g. wax, polish, dirt etc.) when I put mine on. No problem, except I feel they stand up more when I wash or polish compared to the old ones so I take ext; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00623.html (8,807 bytes)
199. Re: Dash cover dated (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:37:08 -0700; Andre, Yep it's cool finding those dates all over the place. I found ones on such things as the ignition coil, soft top, etc. I sometimes wonder if the new parts will last as well. Alan /// spitfires; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00631.html (7,080 bytes)
200. Re: Differential type (score: 1): Author: Alan Lemen <ralemen@cableone.net>; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 18:47:35 -0700; Greg, if it is original like mine (also a '76 federal with the higher compression etc.) it should be the collapsible spacer. But sorry I don't know how to tell the difference off the top of my head.; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00648.html (7,399 bytes)

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