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121. Re: four thrust washers (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 21:28:08 -0400; The extra thrust washers would require some machining, wouldn't they? I'm thinking that there's no room in the bearing cap for them (if there was, they would tend to spin out of place, just like Jeff; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00350.html (8,475 bytes)
122. Re: 1 Million + 2 Questions (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 11:42:14 -0400; And that is how it should be! B-) Welcome to spitfire ownership! <snipped some questions that I can't answer!> Easy enough. You can get a boot kit for about $20 from the usual major suppliers. Knock; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00395.html (8,872 bytes)
123. Re: Carb cutout at 2000 RPM (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 17:14:04 -0400; Did you double check the float settings? It sounds like the fuel bowl is running dry. I had a similiar problem once when a small piece off the inside of the fuel line traveled up to the carb and part; /html/spitfires/2001-06/msg00400.html (8,245 bytes)
124. Re: Chronic Vapor Lock: Longish (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 01 May 2001 13:26:21 -0400; <snip> That's not good. You probably have blockage somewhere in that charcoal canister system. ISTR that one lister actually collapsed the gas tank from severe negative pressure. Greg Rowe _________; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00008.html (7,273 bytes)
125. Re: lug nuts and wheel studs for a spit (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 03 May 2001 12:04:26 -0400; Joe, I think the question was the other way around - can we use TR7 studs and nuts with spitfire wheels, hubs and brake drums without any drilling? I'm in the same situation as Brad and would also li; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00042.html (8,050 bytes)
126. Dealing with pressure - or lack thereof (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 22:29:08 -0400; I don't have an oil pressure warning light - I have a snapped off sending unit with a snapped off extractor plugging it. Instead, I have an oil pressure gauge plumbed into one of the galley plugs. Th; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00304.html (8,919 bytes)
127. Re: pulling an engine without a engine lift (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 09:47:37 -0400; I'm surprised the board snapped. A good quality 2X4, turned the "4" way should be more than sufficient to hold the weight of the spit motor (although it does sag most alarmingly if turned the "2" way; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00764.html (8,811 bytes)
128. Re: Help identifying my engine (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 09:45:43 -0400; Am I reading this wrong? The air pump plumbs into the exhaust manifold on the later federal models with a single connection after the four branches come together (at least that's what it does on my 7; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00802.html (10,184 bytes)
129. Re: Help identifying my engine (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 10:45:18 -0400; I noticed that too, but interpreted it differently. To me, the factory set up looks rather makeshift. Also, I guess it's possible that a PO would have installed an air pump fitting, but since PA has; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00814.html (8,300 bytes)
130. My spitfire anniversary (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 14:33:12 -0400; Today marks 20 years for me of daily driving in a spitfire. From 1981-1991 in a dark blue 1972 Mk IV (Rusty) and from 1991 to the present in a red and primer 1978 1500 (ol Sparky). I estimate 200,00; /html/spitfires/2001-05/msg00887.html (7,157 bytes)
131. Re: Dynamic timing questions (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 08:12:56 -0400; A larger gap on the points would cause the points to close later - retarding the timing (I think). It's OK to increase the spark plug gap, but I wouldn't mess with the points gap. I would also use f; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00633.html (10,992 bytes)
132. Re: And which Vendor was it? (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 08:59:47 -0400; And to save Rick the trouble of responding to this twice since I also asked this and he was nice enough to get back to me quickly: __________Rick's message follows ____________ WHEEL CITY INCORPORATE; /html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00634.html (7,556 bytes)
133. Stupid Question about Lug nuts (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2001 18:44:56 -0500; Showing a complete inability to learn from the "accuracy" of the weather forecasters' previous predictions, I quite unnecessarily mounted snow tires on my spit this morning. In doing so, I managed to; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00139.html (6,726 bytes)
134. RE: LBC Carb question (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2001 13:50:21 -0500; Do you have the automatic choke? I would be real suspicious of that given these symptoms. Lack of oil in the damper would cause some mild surging and some hesitation when opening the throttle, but no; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00170.html (10,181 bytes)
135. Re: '69 Spit Convertible top (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 11:09:13 -0500; Advantages of zippered window 1 - On really hot sunny days, you need the shade of the top but get just as much airflow with the windows down and the backwindow unzipped. 2- In the rain, the top can b; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00421.html (9,267 bytes)
136. Re: exhaust manifolds and list archives (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:10:03 -0500; I _have_ done this. As Nolan notes, the exhaust manifold fits the head perfectly (I'm assuming the 75 manifold is non-California). You will have to replace the pipe from the manifold back to the muff; /html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00710.html (9,415 bytes)
137. Re: Cold night cracked rear window... (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2001 12:31:13 -0500; Jumping in a little late here, but FWIW when I put the top down in cold weather, I recline the seats as far forward as possible to miminize having to bend the rear window to tuck it behind the seats.; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00049.html (8,220 bytes)
138. Re: Needed: Wiper Switch for 1980 Spit (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2001 20:26:19 -0500; TR7s seem to be more plentiful than spits in the wrecking yards (hmmmm). It is the same switch (at least for my 78) except that the switch arm is curved. It can be put in a vise and straigtened. BTDT; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00064.html (7,429 bytes)
139. Re: seatbelt lengths for Spit Mk3 (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 12:24:01 -0500; With the inertia belts, the slack is taken up by the reel mounted on the rear wheelweel. With a fixed belt, you will need to take up the slack at the buckle. Ideally, the buckle should sit off your r; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00183.html (8,435 bytes)
140. Re: Carpet/Interior (score: 1): Author: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 12:35:29 -0500; Joe's right, but if money is more of an issue and you're willing to settle a bit on appearance, you can make your own carpet set. The later 1500s with the additional trim on the driveshaft tunnel/han; /html/spitfires/2001-02/msg00184.html (8,750 bytes)

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