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21. My car is "Fat" (non-technical) (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:40:23 -0700 (PDT); Hi all, Thought I'd share a little story. I took the wife, (and we crammed the dog behind the seats) dropped the top, and drove the spit down to the local Dairy Queen for a sundae. After placing my o; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00682.html (8,405 bytes)
22. Distributor question - Crane System (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:46:20 -0700 (PDT); I'm getting ready to purchase the Crane Cams electronic conversion ignition for my Spit. I have a '77, but the distributor is Lucas-point type. I believe it came off a '74. Anyway, I'm currently expe; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00683.html (7,584 bytes)
23. Re: Distributor question - Crane System (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 09:31:41 -0700 (PDT); I believe the lobes, although somewhat worn, should be sufficient to anchor this "shutter". What about the shaft itself? Could wear in the shaft be enough to displace the light beam from the sensor; /html/spitfires/1999-04/msg00689.html (9,764 bytes)
24. Re: m/c rebuild take 2 (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 11:54:21 -0800 (PST); It is funny you mentioned this because I did the same thing on my rebuild last month... However, I was following the exploded diagram in my Hayes manual. I quickly figured the diagram was flawed and; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00150.html (8,125 bytes)
25. Leaking Top (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 11:18:10 -0800 (PST); Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone (or soon to be): Some of you may be aware Central Florida (where I live) has been experiencing drought-like conditions for the past several months. This is also the t; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00283.html (7,905 bytes)
26. "Spitfire 1500" hood/trunk stickers from V.B. (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 11:25:43 -0800 (PST); Has anyone here ever ordered the "Spitfire 1500" logo hood and trunk stickers from Vicky Brit? I just got mine in and there are no instructions. They appear to be covered with a "waxpaper" type backi; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00284.html (7,403 bytes)
27. "Spitfire 1500" hood/trunk stickers from V.B. part 2 (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:26:09 -0800 (PST); Joe, Ken, all interested: I just got done applying the new logo stickers. Ken is right, the stickers turned out to be more like little vinyl letters with adhesive on the back side to adhere them to t; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00296.html (9,455 bytes)
28. Alternator Conversion Article (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 19:48:15 -0800 (PST); Hi everyone! (Hope life is treating you well) Recently, my stock Lucas Alternator died and I read over a post from Jay Baker regarding a conversion to a more powerful, Bosch alternator. http://www.ap; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00629.html (6,830 bytes)
29. Experience with Brake M/C (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 20:01:56 -0800 (PST); Thought I'd share my brake repair experience today... (others may benefit) After rebuilding the M/C, cleaning and adjusting the rear brakes (I saw nothing wrong with them), inspecting the flexible li; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00715.html (9,016 bytes)
30. Looking for input on Distributer Upgrade (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 20:14:33 -0800 (PST); I'm thinking about upgrading my Lucas contact-points vacuum-advance style distributer for increased performance and reliability. I read over my Vicky Brit catalog (page 21) and saw what I consider to; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00716.html (7,962 bytes)
31. Re: Looking for input on Distributer Upgrade -- follow up! (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 08:26:06 -0800 (PST); First-- Thank you everyone, I received a lot of valuable comments and information. Based on what I've read, the cost, and the fact Crane Cams is located less than 30 minutes from where I live--I have; /html/spitfires/1999-03/msg00739.html (7,032 bytes)
32. '77 Spit--Help, Electrical/Ignition/Regulator Questions? (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 18:25:59 -0800 (PST); Hi All! I'm still putting all the pieces together on my spitfire but I have a target date of this Saturday to finally get it running (after 6 months!) I have this leftover electronic piece that I thi; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00035.html (7,692 bytes)
33. Distributor Cap Clips for '77 1500 (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 19:14:25 -0800 (PST); Fellow List Members, I'm missing a distributor cap clip, the PO must have lost it as only one was supplied with the car. I just called Moss, Victoria Brit, and Spitbits all with the same amount of su; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00038.html (7,082 bytes)
34. Repair of faulty tail/brake socket (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 19:28:38 -0800 (PST); Thought some of you may find this interesting... I started checking over my electrical system/lights tonight and discovered my driver's side tail/brake lights were not working correctly. The symptoms; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00039.html (7,415 bytes)
35. Idiot Parts Guys (kinda lengthy, sorry) (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 16:31:52 -0800 (PST); Hi All! I don't mean to vent but I just got back from my neighborhood Discount Auto Store and I just have to share this. I swear everything you about to read is totally the truth, this is not made up; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00071.html (9,382 bytes)
36. RE: Idiot Parts Guys (kind lengthy, sorry) (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 18:51:36 -0800 (PST); and I think you just hit on it right there! Sometimes I think the stores think they can just hire some data entry clerk and set them behind the computer. It just doesn't work. The computer is no subs; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00100.html (9,250 bytes)
37. Rebuilt motor runs! Thanks to all who helped. (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 13:43:26 -0800 (PST); I just wanted to drop a public "Thank You" to the list. I got my rebuilt motor running for the first time, Saturday. Indeed it ran very strong (I'll give details at the end of this message). Many peo; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00115.html (9,132 bytes)
38. Delay in oil pressure during first start of the day. (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 13:46:22 -0800 (PST); List members, Although I've only checked now a couple of times it looks like when I crank the engine for the first time of the day there is 3-5 second delay before my gauge reads oil pressure. It is; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00116.html (7,011 bytes)
39. Re: Electric Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 12:33:06 -0800 (PST); My '77 has an electric fuel pump... it operates directly off the ignition. A real advantage of using an electric fuel pump is that fuel is delivered to the carb(s) BEFORE CRANKING. This allows for f; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00135.html (7,847 bytes)
40. Radio Installation (score: 1): Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 19:07:24 -0800 (PST); My '77 Spit didn't come with a radio... I wondering what would be involved with installing a standard radio from any store? I was thinking about a CD player, but my gear shift knob is amazingly close; /html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00187.html (7,543 bytes)

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