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1. Re: HS2 vs HS4's on a Spit (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 12:59:22 -0400
I would assume that since there is a difference of about 21 cubic inches between a 1142cc and a 1493cc engine blocks, that the CFM requirements are a pretty minimal change between the two engines. HS
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00054.html (11,206 bytes)

2. Re: Leans to the left (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:18:58 -0400
I had a lean on my car for close to 4 years now. About 2 years ago, I had the rear spring replaced due to the notorius spring sag that plagues spitfires. At the time, I was told that the rear spring
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00210.html (9,063 bytes)

3. Carburetor Conundrum (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 19:02:40 -0400
Spitfire listers, I purchased a master rebuild kit for a dual HS4 set-up, and noticed that the throttle disks appear to be too large for the throttle bodies. The throttle plates are solid (no relief
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00428.html (7,133 bytes)

4. Sort of almost free STUFF (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 13:37:42 -0400
I have some stuff which I have no use for, and I'm looking to get rid of. The cost to whomever wants the pieces are $2.00 (to compensate me for boxes, packing materials and the gas it's going to take
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00497.html (10,213 bytes)

5. Re: Sort of almost free STUFF (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:28:36 -0400
Everything is reserved except for the following : -the front verticals/calipers/hubs etc. (Spit 1500, if there's a difference) -the waterpump thermostat housing (early to mid 70's) -the rubber anti-s
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00504.html (6,888 bytes)

6. re: Sort of almost free STUFF is gone. (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 07:05:39 -0400
Sorry for any of the late comers, but if you emailed me after 5:30pm EST yesterday, nothing was left. I'll re-post if I don't receive payment within a reasonable amount of time (say 2 weeks), but I'm
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00536.html (7,216 bytes)

7. MORE sort of almost free STUFF (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 10:50:09 -0400
I now have an in-dash heater/fan unit from my '76 spitfire, with the bolt-in controls, mounting bolts knobs, cables, wires, tubes and vents. The heater control valve and bracket was already snagged b
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00600.html (7,684 bytes)

8. Re: MORE sort of almost free STUFF (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 11:03:07 -0400
"The first three people that ask for them can have one for the $1." The advertisements will be $2. (I was going to charge $1, but then I found out that shipping may cost me as much as $1.25). Sorry f
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00601.html (6,633 bytes)

9. Fast idling aka Damned carbs. (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 12:29:51 -0400
I've been using a set of HIF4's from an MGB on my spitfire, and recently had a problem with the idle speed jumping up to around 1500 rpms and not wanting to come down. I knew that I had leaky throttl
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00830.html (8,836 bytes)

10. Re: Fast idling aka Damned carbs. (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 17:03:42 -0400
Thank you so much for all of the advice, people. On a hunch I went home at lunch time and removed the rear carb, and took a look at the throttle disc/plate/butterfly of the rear carb. I don't know if
/html/spitfires/2000-08/msg00854.html (7,976 bytes)

11. No more leaky carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 11:50:11 -0400
I was having some rough idling this past weekend (not sure why, but assumed it might have gotten some bad gas) but decided to retune the HIF4's on the spitfire at my friend's place. At first the rear
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00096.html (7,583 bytes)

12. Re: Side light rubbers & reconditioning (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 15:01:58 -0400
I agree. Those look like the flat based side marker gaskets that have a uniform lip all the way around the perimeter of the lens/reflector (they are all the same uniform part number) that are used on
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00115.html (9,119 bytes)

13. Carrera Shocks (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2000 15:40:13 -0400
How do you set the initial ride height on a set of Carrera Shocks? There's a very large range due to the adjustable screw-type over-coil base on the shock. Is there a standard set height for the coil
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00304.html (6,346 bytes)

14. Re: Arizona (relocating) and auto carriers (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 15:07:12 -0400
Since you're all on the subject of Arizona. I might be relocating to Arizona (I'll be in Flagstaff at the end of this week for a job interview). Are there any recommended local LBC shops in that nort
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00353.html (8,210 bytes)

15. Re: Front Hub Assembly (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 13:12:30 -0400
I did the same thing as alan. Bent the crap out of those new felt seal rings trying to get them seated. Gave-up and used the new felt (cut out of bent up ring) into the original metal seals. Seems to
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00451.html (8,978 bytes)

16. emissions testing in AZ (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 11:34:24 -0400
Any Arizona residence familar with the rules and regs regarding emissions in the state? I was looking at a job opportunity in Flagstaff, but according to the AZ, Motor Vehicle Division web site, the
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00666.html (7,056 bytes)

17. Re: emissions testing in AZ (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 19:13:49 -0400
According to Arizona's MVD web pages... " What must be tested? Arizona law requires all vehicles registered in metro Phoenix or Tucson to be inspected within 90 days of the date the current registrat
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00685.html (9,118 bytes)

18. Intermittant stalling (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 08:58:47 -0400
Over the past 3 or 4 days, I've had an incident where driving my spitfire...where the car just seems to lose it's power and stalls out. It doesn't appear to happen any place in particular (up or down
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00727.html (7,910 bytes)

19. Front-end remorse (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 11:33:34 -0400
Well, after 3 days of dis-and-reassembly, $1200 spent, 5 seized bolts sawed through and a couple of bloody knuckles... it's done. My '76 Spitfire now has new GT6 front rotors, vertical links, caliper
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00841.html (7,632 bytes)

20. Re: 1975 1500 Rebuild time (score: 1)
Author: "Terry L. Thompson" <tlt@digex.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 09:56:18 -0400
In the U.S. a 1975 (low compression 7.5:1, single ZS, California model 1493 cc) I believe was listed at 15.4 seconds 0-60 mph (0-97kph). The European 1975 (9.0:1 compression, dual HS4 equipped, non-
/html/spitfires/2000-07/msg00990.html (9,338 bytes)


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