- 21. [Fwd: [Fwd: 76 Spit trouble - Need help]] (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Tue, 02 May 2000 22:16:52 -0600
- 76 California Spitfire with a Lucas EID distributor. Shaft is quite wobbly, and the idle is very rough. Carb was replaced with known good one and that did not help. Meanwhile back at the farm, the or
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00097.html (9,450 bytes)
- 22. Fan Clutch (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Tue, 02 May 2000 22:47:55 -0600
- Could someone please explain to me the theory of operation of the Spitfire fan clutch? I read somewhere that it is supposed to decrease the fan speed as engine speed increases. Is this correct? Is it
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00098.html (6,806 bytes)
- 23. J O.D. (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Tue, 02 May 2000 23:01:20 -0600
- Here's another one. My OD works fine when the gearbox is cold. It will continue to work even after the gearbox heats up provided it is not disengaged when hot. The first time it is disengaged when ho
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00099.html (7,752 bytes)
- 24. Re: Fan Clutch (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 21:54:06 -0600
- Where do you get a 165C thermo switch and what made you decide on that temp? TSI has an electric fan for $60 but no thermo switch. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00154.html (8,991 bytes)
- 25. Re: J O.D. (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 22:07:03 -0600
- Thanks John, I appreciate the response very much. From the diagrams I've seen, I think your referring to a D type OD. Mine is a J type and the only check ball that requires "seating" is the non retur
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00156.html (10,038 bytes)
- 26. Re: Fan Clutch (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 22:09:27 -0600
- Thanks. I picked up a used water pump and clutch today. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00157.html (6,877 bytes)
- 27. Re: Back Again... (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 22:14:59 -0600
- Welcome back Shane. I would have bought that last Spit you had if I had been closer to you. CYA, Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00160.html (6,836 bytes)
- 28. Re: valve adjustments (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 22:33:25 -0600
- 1/2" wrench, flat screwdriver (preferably a large one), and a feeler Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00163.html (6,762 bytes)
- 29. [Fwd: Re: J O.D.] (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Thu, 04 May 2000 15:06:05 -0600
- C'mon folks help me out here. I need to tear apart a couple of OD'd Mike -- Original Message -- Subject: Re: J O.D. Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 22:07:03 -0600 From: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net> To
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00212.html (10,526 bytes)
- 30. Re: [Fwd: Re: J O.D.] (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 10:22:25 -0600
- Please... Still need help with this issue and an answer to the question I asked regarding John's reply to the original post. HELP! Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00288.html (11,333 bytes)
- 31. Re: Timing mark on Pulley (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 21:51:56 -0600
- The white liquid pens that junkyards use work great too. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00385.html (7,319 bytes)
- 32. Re: carb floats (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 May 2000 20:52:33 -0600
- I had a similar problem too the extreme when I bought my 79 after it had sat for ten years. The car once warmed up, would just out right quit. No fuel. I removed the tank and the pick up tube had a p
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00566.html (8,641 bytes)
- 33. Re: Splitfires for Spitfires? (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 13:44:31 -0600
- I use Bosch Platinums or NGKs Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg00864.html (8,749 bytes)
- 34. Re: Keys revisited (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 19:19:28 -0600
- Where and what is Triple-C? Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01014.html (6,892 bytes)
- 35. Re: Gloat while you can... (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 21:02:58 -0600
- That reminds me, family vacation will put us in San Diego June 14 & 15. What can we expect the weather to be then? I heard something about June Gloom. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-05/msg01148.html (8,485 bytes)
- 36. Re: Gasket (subj. change) lights (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2000 09:20:38 -0700
- Please let me know how this works out. I could use at least 4 myself. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00007.html (8,106 bytes)
- 37. Re: Night moves (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2000 09:37:43 -0600
- You gotta admit, those Jeep owners are pretty nice guys. Glad you made it back. Mike 79 Spit 76 Spit 93 Jeep Cherokee (soon to get a 4.5" lift) 00 Chevy Venture Mini Van (Wife's Car)
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00048.html (14,027 bytes)
- 38. Re: Timing (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2000 20:13:31 -0600
- Having just done this yesterday on my 76, I can tell you exactly what it should be. Vacuum connected, 800-900 rpm, and 2 degrees ATDC. I set my at 1000 rpm, vacuum connected, and 0 degrees because th
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00069.html (7,644 bytes)
- 39. Re: clutch (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 20:10:36 -0600
- I did it three 5 years ago on my 79 and last month on my 76. And yes I'm going to have to pull that tranny in the 76 again (long story). I can pull the tranny, OD bellhousing and out of the car from
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00146.html (9,605 bytes)
- 40. Re: San Antonio Weather Report (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Ginter <mginter@concentric.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 20:24:14 -0600
- I was topless since Friday, and it snowed Friday, and Sunday. Only 40 and downright chilly today. Mike
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00148.html (8,473 bytes)
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