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1. Re: fuel pressure and Weber DGV problems (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 07:40:04 -0700 (PDT); Hi again Gerry! I have a puralator electric fuel pump and a puralator regulator. My pump was mounted in the trunk and the "ticking" drove me nuts too. I found a nice, protected spot just under the tr; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00279.html (8,941 bytes)
2. Re: #2 Cylinder Not Firing (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:08:03 -0700 (PDT); == Spitfire page at http://www.apiinc.com/rick/spitrec.html; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00134.html (9,064 bytes)
3. Re: #2 Cylinder Not Firing (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:16:04 -0700 (PDT); <sorry for the blank message> It sounds like something is shorting out when your rotor is in the #2 firing position. Is there anything under the cap (a mounting bracket, etc) that be providing an ea; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00135.html (9,657 bytes)
4. Re: Cooling fan questions (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Jul 1999 06:27:23 -0700 (PDT); I don't recommend converting to the clutch fan, I believe that conversion would be major involving changing water pumps and the electric fan is more efficient anyway. Speaking of water pumps, how is; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00270.html (9,327 bytes)
5. Re: Axle stands (was RE: new spitter...) (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 10:35:45 -0700 (PDT); I think the chief benefit of using the jack stands vs. a hydraulic jack is not the "slippage" (on car) factor but rather the "internal" security of the stands. A hydraulic jack is obviously based on; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00321.html (15,723 bytes)
6. Re: Spitfire Screen Saver now online! (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 22:18:47 -0400 (EDT); I downloaded & installed the screen saver. Great idea. I like it--well done. I do have a couple of suggestions though :) 1. The pictures (ads, etc) are kind of small in the center of my screen. They; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00629.html (9,029 bytes)
7. Re: Spitfire Screen Saver now online! (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 09:03:50 -0400 (EDT); Mine too... only ads, no owner pics. Also, I tried to disable the sound but it continues to play. == Spitfire page at http://www.apiinc.com/rick/spitrec.html; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00694.html (12,775 bytes)
8. Re: air pump (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 08:11:02 -0700 (PDT); My '77 has this exact same problem. It backfires while idling down from high RPMs. I removed the air pump belt to eliminate the back firing, but don't like the idea of removing emission devices. Plu; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00483.html (8,921 bytes)
9. Re: air pump (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 12:12:25 -0700 (PDT); I have the weber carb (DGAV) as well. My car backfired right from the beginning (after I completed my initial rebuild to get it running again)... The PO had blown the engine. Removing the air pump's; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00496.html (12,148 bytes)
10. Re: air pump & Diverter Valve (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 18:21:22 -0700 (PDT); Regarding the excessive backfiring problem which goes away after disconnecting the air pump... I looked over my motor tonight but didn't find this diverter valve thing. I'm looking for a valve, vacuu; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00505.html (7,420 bytes)
11. Conversion to Crane Cams XR700 Article now Online! (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:06:06 -0700 (PDT); I've just completed a write-up of my conversion from a Lucas-points style ignition to Crane Cams XR700 electronic ignition. This conversion was prompted by a failing points system and the advice of m; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00660.html (7,628 bytes)
12. Re: Conversion to Crane Cams Article now Online (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 10:38:52 -0700 (PDT); You're taking it from a more commercial point of view... I was thinking more technical when I wrote it. The answer to your question is quite simple: 6 weeks ago, I had to fix or replace my failing i; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00737.html (6,975 bytes)
13. Re: Hypothetical Question (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 12:16:00 -0700 (PDT); All the suggestions I've read are good ones. Just one more piece of advise (maybe it's obvious but): If you do contact the DMV and Insurance Co. get everything in writing if you arrange a deal. Star; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00938.html (9,536 bytes)
14. Re: ignition parts (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 06:44:41 -0700 (PDT); My car acted EXACTLY like yours. ('77 with Lucas points) .. I converted to an electronic ignition and bought all new ignition parts including rotor, cap, wires, plugs, coil, etc. And the new ignitio; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01016.html (10,809 bytes)
15. Conversion to Crane Cams XR700 (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 19:58:06 -0700 (PDT); Hi all, I just converted my Lucas '74 1500 contact/points style distributor over to the Crane XR700 electronic ignition system. I also installed the Crane Cams Chrome street coil along with the syste; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01011.html (8,289 bytes)
16. Replacing Electric Fuel Pump on '77 1500 (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 20:15:59 -0700 (PDT); I decided to troubleshoot my electric fuel pump, which is mounted in my car's trunk. In my garage, I hooked up a pressure gauge to my Weber DGAV Carb's fuel inlet recently and read 2.5 lbs -- a good; /html/spitfires/1999-05/msg01012.html (7,898 bytes)
17. Re: intermittent brake problem (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 4 Apr 1999 17:03:33 -0700 (PDT); I had these exact same symptoms and I ordered a rebuild kit for my M/C. While rebuilding, I discovered the cylinder was fairly well "scored". Looks like my spit had moisture in the system--probably; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00089.html (8,291 bytes)
18. Re: intermittent brake problem (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 10:20:03 -0700 (PDT); A British "car care" shop here in O-town called "Pearson's" 407/647-0967 (no financial interest to me) sells these M/Cs. It was very convenient for me since it was only minutes away. I said previous; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00095.html (7,622 bytes)
19. Headlight removal (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 19:45:04 -0700 (PDT); My '77 spit passenger side headlight just blew-out today (on the low-beam side). I need to replace the lamp, but how exactly do I do this? My hayes manual indicates I need to remove an outer-housing,; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00238.html (6,913 bytes)
20. Headlight removal follow up (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 10:45:35 -0700 (PDT); Thanks to all that replied, mainly: Ted S, Atwell, and Patrick B. Thought I'd let you guys know... I did remove the headlight housing from the bonnet. Those three bolts were indeed a pain to find/rem; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00256.html (7,172 bytes)

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