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41. Horn switch question. (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 09:14:59 -0800 (PST)
The horns weren't working on my spit so I removed them and manually fed 12V into them on the workbench. Nothing (no sound), even after sanding/cleaning all the contacts. They are after-market generic
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00225.html (7,430 bytes)

42. Trouble with Weber DGAV Carb. (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 19:12:17 -0800 (PST)
Hi all, I've finally reached the point where I can start driving my '77 Spit 1500 but a problem has come up on only the second day. I had the car idling flawlessly at 600 rpms for the first day. Man
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00294.html (9,496 bytes)

43. Weber troubles continue with regulator (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 14:57:57 -0800 (PST)
Hi again everyone, This is a follow-up to "Troubles with Weber DGAV Carb". Today I installed a fuel regulator to drop the fuel pressure coming into my carb. The electric pump I have is generating 4 l
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00312.html (7,552 bytes)

44. Re: Weber troubles continue with regulator (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 16:09:43 -0800 (PST)
This in itself is a little tricky because I often have to give it gas to keep it running but YES it is dumping at idle! I look down and see the excess fuel draining into the intake at idle. --Rick
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00317.html (7,159 bytes)

45. Follow up-Weber DGAV troubles (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 18:58:21 -0800 (PST)
Hello again... Thought I'd post my latest weber findings in case some were interested. Today I bought and installed a "micron" fuel filter, which I was told would vastly outperform my cheapo paper on
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00353.html (7,102 bytes)

46. Brakes not working well. (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:04:46 -0800 (PST)
Okay now that I've got my '77 1500 running well, time to turn some attention to some of the other systems in need of repair... mainly... the brakes. They are not working well. I have to mash down the
/html/spitfires/1999-02/msg00375.html (6,965 bytes)

47. Exhaust Manifold-Painting (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 06:02:50 -0800 (PST)
Is it possible to paint my exhaust manifold or will it just burn off? Thanks, Rick
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00250.html (6,712 bytes)

48. '77 Spit--Radiator Question (kinda long) (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 18:25:31 -0800 (PST)
Fellow List Members... I'm finally nearing completion of my motor rebuild, I'm really looking forward to driving my Spitfire. (Never have.... bought it with a blown engine, it was a project car) I dr
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00565.html (8,540 bytes)

49. '77 Spit-Take a look at this bracket... recognize it? (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 17:47:27 -0800 (PST)
So when you rebuild something it probably isn't good to have leftover parts, eh? I have two of these brackets remaining from my rebuild project but I don't have a clue what they are for. Plus, one m
/html/spitfires/1999-01/msg00655.html (7,178 bytes)

50. Front Gearbox Seal on '77 Spit 1500 (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 06:55:27 -0800 (PST)
Hi everyone! After pulling my driveshaft to replace the u-joint last week I discovered gear oil leaking out the rear of the gearbox. So I checked the front as well... Again there was evidence of leak
/html/spitfires/1998-12/msg00254.html (7,593 bytes)

51. Driveshaft U-Joint question? (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 17:01:58 -0800 (PST)
Hello everyone! Hope everyone has a good thanksgiving! I'm working on my '77 spitfire 1500. I noticed the rear u-joint has severe play in it so I removed the driveshaft today to take a better look. T
/html/spitfires/1998-11/msg00371.html (7,529 bytes)

52. Pictures of RUST (ouch) and rear brake lines (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 20:32:52 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Everyone, I've been working on my spitfire restoration project and have two rust pictures I'd appreciate any suggestions on for repairing (and stopping future rust). The rust on this car is very o
/html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00165.html (8,032 bytes)

53. Re: Pictures of RUST (ouch) and rear brake lines (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 12:12:58 -0700 (PDT)
It is not so much that "things have progressed" it is just that I've been too busy to work on the car lately. This past weekend was the first I've been able to get under the car and take a real good
/html/spitfires/1998-09/msg00182.html (8,406 bytes)

54. Fuel pump & cylinder sleeves (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:31:10 -0700 (PDT)
Hi All! I've run across a couple of things while rebuilding a 1500 motor for spitfire I'd appreciate any input on: 1) Upon unpacking the trunk (which was full of half the engine from the po) I unexpe
/html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00080.html (7,923 bytes)

55. RE: Fuel pump & cylinder sleeves (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 20:03:40 -0700 (PDT)
You guys are right.... The cylinders just looked sleeved to my untrained triumph eyes... But, hey, learning is what its all about, right? And to clarify, the spit is a '77 and the replacement motor c
/html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00086.html (7,546 bytes)

56. Rear End & RUST .. couple of questions. (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:39:40 -0700 (PDT)
Hi All! I've run across a couple of things I'd like to get some input on from the list... While my father is off rebuilding the cylinder head of my '77 spitfire 1500 he asked me to jack up the car an
/html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00218.html (8,097 bytes)

57. Triumph Technical Reference Database--good idea? or not (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 18:32:55 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Everyone! I've been talking with Jeroen van den Bergh (of the Triumph Spitfire Club, Holland) about the possibility of compiling a large "technical reference database" online. The idea is to take
/html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00475.html (8,677 bytes)

58. Triumph Technical Reference Database--PROPOSAL (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 15:43:24 -0700 (PDT)
First I'd like to thank everyone who responded with suggestions and information. Especially those who volunteer'd their help--you definately will be hearing from me if we go through with this! I revi
/html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00496.html (10,291 bytes)

59. Triumph Technical Reference Database (score: 1)
Author: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 16:23:09 -0700 (PDT)
Well the responses I've received have been overwhelmingly in favor of the database so I will begin building the foundation this week. I estimate the preplanning, setup, and programming will take from
/html/spitfires/1998-08/msg00524.html (6,690 bytes)


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