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1. I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 06:02:33 -0700 (PDT); I am completely gutted, the spitfire has broken again. I had just fixed the non-working speedo and fitted new column stalks this morning and took her for a quick 5 minute spin round the block to chec; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00207.html (9,456 bytes)
2. Re: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 07:46:25 -0700 (PDT); I just ran a compression check and the results are as follows: YESTERDAY 1. 120 - plugs light biscuit 2. 125 - plugs light biscuit 3. 145 - plugs light biscuit 4. 145 - plugs light biscuit TODAY 1. 0; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00208.html (8,480 bytes)
3. Re: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:57:50 -0700; You could also have a blown head gasket between Cylinders 1 and 2, which are not under compression at the same time and could easily result in zero pressure if the two were linked. It's not all for n; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00210.html (9,598 bytes)
4. Re: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 09:39:47 -0700 (PDT); It already has a brand new head gasket with roughly 10 miles on it! It was also a high quality permatex one with metal rings round each cylinder. I also made sure that I very methodically cleaned bot; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00211.html (9,322 bytes)
5. Re: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:03:52 -0700; When you installed the new head gasket, did you tighten it to the specified torque, run it up to operating temperature and immediately retorque it while hot? If you did not, it still may be a blown; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00212.html (9,105 bytes)
6. Re: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: John Hobson <goalie_john@yahoo.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:23:13 -0700 (PDT); No, I did not retorque the head when it was hot, I didn't realise I should do this. Here's hoping that the problem is only a blown head gasket... What am I looking for on the gasket that would indica; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00213.html (9,859 bytes)
7. Re: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: Dan Canaan <flinters@picarefy.com>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:25:46 -0700; It will be fairly obvious when you pull the head. Streaks from one cylinder to another. Heated coolant and exhaust gasses will stain the materials. I wonder if Fel-Pro makes head gaskets for the Spit; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00214.html (8,923 bytes)
8. Re: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:41:48 -0700; I learned about retorqueing hot quite by accident. When I was rebuilding Huxley's 1500 following the broken piston incident (that's another story), I bought a NOS Stanpart headgasket. When I opened; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00215.html (8,504 bytes)
9. RE: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: "Bill Miller" <millerb@ivwnet.com>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:05:37 -0500; I'd also check the valve adjustments on the rockers again just for kicks. I lost compression on one cylinder on my MK2 after a rebuild only to find out that I forgot to tighten the nut on one of the; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00216.html (8,516 bytes)
10. Re: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>; Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 14:46:42 -0700; Folding engine hoists are on sale at Harbor Freight currently for $169! I know they aren't in the UK, but for US listers, it's a good opportunity. -- Just an FYI, I was in my local Kragen Auto parts; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00217.html (8,055 bytes)
11. RE: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: Craig Smith <CraigS@iewc.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 06:13:58 -0500; I don't know if anyone has suggested a leak down check yet. Beg borrow steal one and pump it up and listen for the air, this will tell you where the problem is. /// spitfires@autox.team.net mailing l; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00245.html (7,889 bytes)
12. Re: I don't believe it, gutted... (score: 1): Author: Scott Ruffner <jpr9c@cs.virginia.edu>; Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:07:09 -0400 (EDT); John Sez: I think you definitely have your answer...if you only got 10 miles on the new head gasket, then it's very likely it didn't seat correctly and you've blown it. This is both quick and compari; /html/spitfires/2002-08/msg00261.html (9,657 bytes)

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