- 221. RE: is Rimmer offline? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:18:32 -0500
- Not sure what address you are using to get to the Rimmer page. I get a reply of sales@rimmerbros.co.uk if I click on the contact us. Are you using www.rimmerbros.co.uk? Doug Mitchell
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00522.html (7,719 bytes)
- 222. RE: Halogen Headlamps for Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:09:08 -0500
- I am sure that you are going to get a variety of answers to this question. I have been using Lucas Halogen H4s in my Spitfire for over 20 years. Love 'em. No problems with charging circuit, and ligh
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00771.html (8,406 bytes)
- 223. Anti-theft Battery (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:49:27 -0500
- Earlier this week, there was a discussion about the new DieHard battery. I have some information about it. From Automotive Industries (trade publication): A Battery Good for Starts and Stops Sears r
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00772.html (7,579 bytes)
- 224. RE: Keys and locks (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 10:47:44 -0500
- First, what do you mean rotated 45 degrees? That is very difficult to do. I have seen them 90 degrees with the 'ears' side to side instead of front to back. If the lock guts were rotated, someone ha
- /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00834.html (8,765 bytes)
- 225. TRX & Fury (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 12:40:00 -0500
- Don't know if anyone else saw this, but according to the Motoring section of today's London Telegraph, two TRX and the Fury are to be auctioned next Monday in London. One TRX is expected to fetch 4-5
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00179.html (6,984 bytes)
- 226. RE: Same wheels as Spit/GT6 ??? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 06:25:24 -0500
- Wrong. The Formula Fords had the same bolt pattern because the early cars used Spitfire wheels. Probably because many of the early FFs were built by Lotus. They now use centerlock wheels. Barry is co
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00195.html (7,922 bytes)
- 227. 1980 Spitfire for sale in Michigan (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 07:50:28 -0500
- Spitted ones, Saw this in the local paper. The usual disclaimers apply. 1980 Triumph Spitfire, new paint, interior, tires, convertible top, also hardtop. great shape. $3800. (517)546-9228 As it is lo
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00233.html (6,852 bytes)
- 228. RE: From: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com> (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 06:47:03 -0500
- It sounds as if your starter solenoid has packed it in. You might try tapping on the solenoid to see if it helps. If you can put a breaker bar on the engine and turn it over, then the starter isn't
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00384.html (7,407 bytes)
- 229. RE: Who repairs Jaeger gauges? (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 06:55:49 -0500
- Nisonger (sp) (Check the monster list at either the team.net site or Chris K.'s site at http://www.dimebank.com/monster/vendors.html) should be able to fix your speedo. To check the fuel gauge/sendi
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00386.html (7,657 bytes)
- 230. Signing off the real time list (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 14:39:45 -0500
- Friendly listers, As I am going to be out of the office for most of the next two weeks, I am signing off of the real-time list and subscribing to the digest only. If you need me, you can also get me
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00398.html (7,321 bytes)
- 231. RE: Signing off the real time list (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 06:50:25 -0500
- Well, I am back at work today. I am not afraid of the computers crashing, I just had a couple of vacation days to take before I lost them. Then, we shut down for the year (annual shutdown) on the 23r
- /html/spitfires/1999-12/msg00478.html (8,345 bytes)
- 232. RE: ooops (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 12:28:42 -0500
- I had sent a message to Arthur off-line regarding this, and just checked with a friend who is affiliated with Jaguar F1. He isn't sure but he believes that the Jags will be numbered 7 & 8 for 2000. I
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00035.html (8,162 bytes)
- 233. RE: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 08:19:44 -0500
- Works great, I've had one in my Spit for nearly 20 years. The only thing that you will need to find is the adapter for the Midget 1500 temp sensor. Just remove the Spit sensor and put in the Midget a
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00217.html (8,173 bytes)
- 234. RE: Need info, but no LBC (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 12:58:15 -0500
- It sounds to me like your sisters mechanic is trying to get her to sell her car to him at a bargain basement price. There are too many aluminum block engines out there for this to be true. And they'v
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00379.html (8,485 bytes)
- 235. Michigan Listers Only (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 07:17:19 -0500
- Hello all, I would like to get in touch with any list members who have opted to get Michigan Historic or Authentic license plates. I have some questions to ask regarding your experience with the plat
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00410.html (6,771 bytes)
- 236. RE: Manual Choke Location (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 07:20:29 -0500
- I don't have a Euro Spec Spit 1500, but I do have a US spec one with the original choke knob. Yes, the knob is in the mirror position of the UK car. Doug Mitchell 1973 Spitfire 1500 Dear Listers, Do
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00411.html (7,515 bytes)
- 237. RE: Of interest to concerns of unleaded fuel usage (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:18:44 -0500
- I have to agree with Joe. I have been running my '73 since about '82 on an exclusive diet of unleaded. If you have any questions, I would recommend a paper on the British car archives on valves. ftp:
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00420.html (8,911 bytes)
- 238. RE: non-lbc (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:20:30 -0500
- Claim that you watered them faithfully, but you must have a brown thumb. Then throw yourself on the mercy of the court. ;) Cheers and good luck, Doug Mitchell mailto:dmitchel@ismi.net mailto:dmitche
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00421.html (8,042 bytes)
- 239. RE: plant help (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 09:38:30 -0500
- Are you sure she's not monitoring this list? Cheers, Doug Well, taking "Most" of the lists advice I managed to save 3 of the 5 plants, when my wife arrived home she had already stopped and bought 3 n
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00490.html (7,127 bytes)
- 240. RE: Looking at a '69 Spitfire (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:38:40 -0500
- Yep, this was the case with my Spit. It was a 'Personal Export'. Used in the UK for 4 years and then shipped Stateside. Met all US requirements at time of manufacture. Cheers, Doug Mitchell mailto:dm
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00504.html (8,320 bytes)
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