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81. RE: Rubber thingies (I don't know what else to call them) (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 06:43:05 -0400; They are available from Spitbits. I bought a set a couple of years ago but have not put them on yet. They are called the front wheel arch seal, have a part number of 613666 and cost $4.50 each. They; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00292.html (8,137 bytes)
82. RE: low compression (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 14:02:00 -0400; Haven't yet see anyone answer you. If compression is low, it usually means one of two things. Either a valve is not closing completely or the piston rings are no longer sealing correctly. A quick te; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00300.html (7,550 bytes)
83. Sptifire for Sale (SE Michigan) (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 06:29:51 -0400; Hello all, This appears in today's local paper. The usual disclaimers apply. 1980 Triumph Spitfire. Many new parts, needs some work. $3200 or best offer. (517) 546-9228 The 'phone number is a Howell,; /html/spitfires/2001-09/msg00379.html (6,817 bytes)
84. RE: It's alive! (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 14:01:42 -0400; Congratulations. It is always good to hear of a car coming out of a long hibernation. Hopefully you'll put some photos on a web site. Cheers, -- Doug Mitchell mailto:dbmitch@peoplepc.com '73 Spitfire; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00013.html (7,539 bytes)
85. RE: Silicone DOT 5 Gauntlet (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 08:51:22 -0400; Here's something that might help to solve the DOT 5 debate once and for all (yeah, right!). Has anyone on this list converted to DOT 5, then decided to convert back to DOT 4 for any reason? I've yet; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00048.html (7,775 bytes)
86. RE: More help please. But I'm getting closer (long) (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 14:25:15 -0400; Okay! I need some help here AGAIN. Let me start by saying this has been a long road of discovery as to why my car has been acting up the past few months. By acting up, I mean there has been a lack of; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00060.html (9,855 bytes)
87. RE: VTR trip (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:11:21 -0400; It will be held at the Treasure Island Resort/Casino in Minnesota (between Red Wing and Hastings) from July 16 to July 19,2002. JOe -- Hey, hey, hey. I've got to be in Minneapolis from July 14-17, 20; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00383.html (7,846 bytes)
88. RE: Seatbelts & Bumpers (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:31:52 -0400; I was holidaying in the states 2 weeks ago and got rear ended 3 times in one week! But I was driving a hired Ford Windstar, so I probably deserved it!!!! - Dean Rayner. GT6 MKII - Runs Herald '62 - W; /html/spitfires/2001-08/msg00408.html (9,316 bytes)
89. FW: unidentified part (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 06:54:07 -0400; I went out and looked at my '73 last night. I don't see these parts on this car. I looked at my parts breakdown, and they are listed, although on plate 09-45 instead of the one you said. My book cov; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00291.html (8,229 bytes)
90. Re: Am I blind? (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 11:36:14 -0400; On early cars, there are four u-joints. One on each half shaft and one at each end of the drive shaft. On the late cars, there are only three, one on each half shaft and one on the drive shaft. The S; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00341.html (7,592 bytes)
91. RE: Tires and rim width (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:49:22 -0400; Technically, the spec sheet is correct. The recommended minimum rim width for 175-70 is 5 inch. However, they will work and shouldn't foul on 4.5 inch rims. The 5 inch recommendation is to cover the; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00461.html (7,766 bytes)
92. RE: getting the bushes on the sway bar (anti-roll bar) (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:19:45 -0400; Try a little washing up liquid as a lubricant. Should slide right on. -- Doug Mitchell mailto:dbmitch@peoplepc.com '73 Spitfire 1500; /html/spitfires/2001-07/msg00478.html (7,712 bytes)
93. Roll Bar (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 09:01:51 -0400; Some time in the last couple of weeks, someone inquired about a single hoop roll-bar for their Spitfire. If they were looking for it to go racing, they should check out the SCCA GCR and the latest up; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00454.html (6,984 bytes)
94. RE: Age Related Discounts / Younger Owners LONG (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 12:37:47 -0400; I don't get surprised at anything any more. I went to a show Sunday and someone was displaying a late '70's Mercury Monarch Ghia 4-door! Someone else was displaying an awful green early '60's Chrysle; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00510.html (9,162 bytes)
95. RE: Front hub dust cover (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 06:59:04 -0400; You should be able to thread a screw through the hole on the dust cover and it will come off. Doug -- On Thursday, June 28, 2001 at about 7:47 PM, David Templeton asked the question: On the '74 spit; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00571.html (7,901 bytes)
96. Re: Silicone Brake fluid (long) (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:11:55 -0400; Just found this on the MiniMania web site: BRAKES - Silicone brake fluid, to use or not to use - that is the question! Over more recent years I've had affair number of discussions on the use of silic; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00582.html (10,561 bytes)
97. RE: Lightest Car? (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 06:58:42 -0400; It's a pity Lotus do not sell their Elise in the States - that is just 1612 kg. -- 1612 kg? Light? I don't think so! I know that you probably meant 612 kg. Rumor has it that Lotus may start selling t; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00215.html (8,228 bytes)
98. RE: Lightest Car? (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 12:44:10 -0400; Actually, the federally mandated crash tests were brought in by degrees starting with the 1974 model year. First were 5 mph front and then 5 mph rear. Prior to that the EPA/CARB/??? implemented emiss; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00225.html (9,312 bytes)
99. FW: Lightest Car? (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 12:45:18 -0400; Yes, the Mini was sold in the US, but it hasn't been available since 1967. Mostly because of BMC/BL's decision to not try to make the Mini meet emissions. They decided that the power lost on the emis; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00226.html (8,642 bytes)
100. RE: Lightest Car? (score: 1): Author: "Mitchell, Doug (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>; Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 14:04:38 -0400; In the US it would. Emissions tests have to be certified every year for every engine/transmission combination. I believe that if no significant changes are made, the EPA will waive the testing as lon; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00230.html (8,539 bytes)

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