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21. Windshield wipers. (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:16:25 -0400; I put my windshield wipers on and discovered they are parking in the up position. Now I know this is not right but have not a clue as to how to fix it. Is there something inside the motor that needs; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00549.html (7,004 bytes)
22. RE: Windshield wipers. (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 13:39:34 -0400; John, the problem is my wipers wipe down first not up. For example. If my wipers were in the correct starting position they would wipe the hood of the car, and then return to the parked position. Cou; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00550.html (8,413 bytes)
23. RE: Still having alternator problems (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 14:49:20 -0400; Which connection to the lamp serves as the ground. The one to the battery (I am guessing this is one of the connections on the starter solenoid) or to the alternator? The ignition light circuit goes; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00552.html (7,827 bytes)
24. Windshield wipers. (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 07:55:28 -0400; Actually, I think I figured it out. Since I am doing a total restoration on the car, I removed everything. Apparently I replaced the wiper post boxes (the ones under the dash that connect to the cabl; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00572.html (8,234 bytes)
25. RE: Hub Caps/Wheel covers (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 07:57:18 -0400; John, I have some you can have. Only thing is it will be a couple months before I get everything unpacked enough to find them. Let me know. and we can work something out. Patrick The Roadster Factory; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00573.html (8,354 bytes)
26. RE: Still having alternator problems (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 08:02:06 -0400; Well, Thanks to Doug I think I have the alternator problem solved. After checking the wires at the alternator, the brown and Yellow wire right at the cap was pinched in two. After checking my spare h; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00574.html (10,833 bytes)
27. Tire problems (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 09:12:31 -0400; On my spitfire I have a problem with the rear wheels scraping the fenders. I have 7 inch rims on the back running 205/60/R13's. The problem is when backing the car squats down several inches!. First; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00578.html (8,595 bytes)
28. RE: Tire problems (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 12:28:06 -0400; Actually I just had the rear done last weekend at Sears (the only place that would touch the car) They hooked it up to the rear, but if I remember did not touch it, in fact I don't believe they had a; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00588.html (10,191 bytes)
29. RE: RE: Tire problems (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 12:44:09 -0400; I will check it out. Patrick You adjust rear toe by adding or removing shims under the radius rod bracket at the body tub connection. Each side is adjusted independently. But remember, you can achiev; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00593.html (8,949 bytes)
30. RE: Bearings (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 07:24:42 -0400; Terry, I just fought with this a few weeks ago, as you continue on in the install you will also find out your caliper doesn't fit as it now rubs the rotor. What you have to do is crank down on the fe; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00682.html (7,668 bytes)
31. RE: Replacement Tops (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 13:11:36 -0400; Anyone know about, Caribou tops (I think that is how it is spelled) I know they are all canvas and are $219 in your choice of colors. Input? Patrick Don't know about Crown tops, but I prefer AMCO ove; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00742.html (8,519 bytes)
32. RE: New Vicky Brit (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:01:22 -0400; Thats alright Mike, I just had to have mine done three weeks ago, and the muffler shop slightly crimped it! Patrick Bowen Now you tell me. Last fall I had to have a muffler shop bend mine so it would; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00809.html (8,328 bytes)
33. RE: dash wiring harness from vicky brit (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:05:31 -0400; While, I am not arguing on any of those points, Vicky Brit does seem to always have in stock what I want (I use them as a last resort) However, I do not know how you could have a wiring harness and n; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00811.html (12,138 bytes)
34. RE: Bashing vicky brit (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 09:42:01 -0400; While this might be in Spitbits Catalog, i do know that he charges more according to cost, and a reasonable handling charge. Patrick Bowen Unfortunately this shipping policy is not uncommon. Accordin; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00869.html (7,523 bytes)
35. RE: Pinion seal orientation (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:14:19 -0400; Yes, Jeff you will pretty much destroy the old pinion seal. the flat part of the seal will face you with the u shaped side facing in towards the diff. Plan on your old seal being pretty hard to remov; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00889.html (8,759 bytes)
36. RE: Stuck -- need advice, please (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 19:34:56 -0400; Jeff, I do believe that the 30+ years since your car was made has gotten the best of you. I is simply stuck, there is nothing else holding it on. Trying tapping it from the sides and just pulling, in; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00943.html (9,134 bytes)
37. RE: Air conditioning ! (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 19:39:57 -0400; hey instead of running these hoses through the vent box (I am not sure of the efficiency of that one) or through the firewall (really don't like the thought of that), why not run the vent hoses back; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00944.html (10,279 bytes)
38. RE: Stuck -- need advice, please (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 19:56:50 -0400; Jeff that is the old pinion seal. They were made of metal with felt? packed into them. New ones are quite different. You will destroy it getting it out, don't fear. I recommend probably 4 to 6 1/4 sh; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00947.html (12,139 bytes)
39. RE: Air conditioning ! (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:55:53 -0400; JC Whitney used to offer aftermarket a/c kits. Does anyone know what ever happened to these, or did they go to the wayside when they switched refrigerants? Patrick Bowen I have seen air conditioning; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg00993.html (9,356 bytes)
40. RE: VIN plate restoration/replacement (score: 1): Author: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 12:00:05 -0400; Just for info, that black "paint" isn't really paint. I forget the term for it but it is similar to electroplating. I don't think that with reasonable use of thinner it will come off. Patrick Bowen H; /html/spitfires/2000-06/msg01001.html (10,527 bytes)

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