- 1. Re: Commercial on TX TV last night (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 18:08:04 -0400
- Actually, I thought it was ugly. Oh well Patrick -- Original Message -- From: Laura Gharazeddine <Laura.G@141.com> To: Bowen, Patrick A RP2 <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>; <Thearthurhsmith@cs.com>; <spit
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00285.html (10,895 bytes)
- 2. Re: exhaust pipes - long and heated! (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 18:38:25 -0400
- What part did not fit. Last time I hade an entire custom exhaust installed on a car it cost me $68 on a 88 s-10. The secret here is to go to a shop that lists themselves as a "Custom Muffler" shop. T
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00287.html (10,309 bytes)
- 3. Re: Commercial on TX TV last night (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 19:14:51 -0400
- The reason you get disparing stories on who makes it is because Rover Group which owns almost all of the old british margues was bought a few years back (somewhere around '94) by BMW. So technically
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00293.html (12,342 bytes)
- 4. Re: need help.....clicking nise from rocker cover (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 20:35:25 -0400
- sounds like your valves need adjusted. You hae what is called valve lash. Simply stated there is to much clearance between your valves and the rocker arms. From memory I believe this is supposed to b
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00412.html (8,167 bytes)
- 5. Re: Replacement full sill/Rocker Panel - should it be like this???? (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 22:45:30 -0400
- I thought NAFTA and a few other Treaties did away with custom taxes on stuff between the US, Canada, and Mexico? Anyone know more than I. Patrick Bowen -- Original Message -- From: Nick Moseley <nmos
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00506.html (11,332 bytes)
- 6. Restoration in a hurry update, Again (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 20:32:08 -0400
- Well, I assume the severe lack of traffic on the list is because everyone is out driving the LBC's all over the countryside! Well I for one have been burrowed away in my garage trying to get the tub
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00512.html (8,023 bytes)
- 7. Re: Gearbox removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 20:34:04 -0400
- Alan, you can pivot the engine up by placing a jack (with board on it) at the back of the engine. Once you do this you should be able to get the tranny clear, also try pushing the driveshaft to one s
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00513.html (7,504 bytes)
- 8. Re: Collector Plates - kind of long (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:37:49 -0400
- John, don't complain too much, it could be like florida. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry can have collector plates here. More often than not they are used as an escape from emissions for old rust buckets. I
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00589.html (9,156 bytes)
- 9. Re: 80 Plastic Bumpers, restoring/changing color? (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 22:44:27 -0400
- Gerry, your bumpers are in fact supposed to be black and it is an easy fix to remedy. Simpley clean your bumper with soap and water really well, go over is with oh about 320 grit sandpaper and go buy
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00704.html (8,122 bytes)
- 10. Re: Oil Leak (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:54:33 -0400
- I don't see why they used the screws anyhow. Anyone have a reason? Is there any reason why you just couldn't replace them with bolts? the ! firewall. good through ! have
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00762.html (8,856 bytes)
- 11. Re: Side marker lamp gaskets. (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 22:19:02 -0400
- What was your source for these. They are in fact different, but at this point I can live with it, as they will work. about is how
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00932.html (7,743 bytes)
- 12. steering rack and tie rod ends (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 22:21:46 -0400
- Quick question. Just placed a rebuilt rack and pinion on my spit and have new tie rod ends. How do I set these up so they are in the right spots. Any special secrets? Since I have no reference marks
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00933.html (6,973 bytes)
- 13. Re: steering rack and tie rod ends (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 09:22:08 -0400
- Only problem is I rebuilt the rack 6 months ago and the marks I did place did not last. Patrick Bowen -- Original Message -- From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net> To: Patrick Bowen <pabowen@mediaone.net
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00950.html (7,683 bytes)
- 14. going off line. (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 18:14:14 -0400
- Due to my moving to Ohio, I am closing this email account and will not be on the list with this account. I will still be on the list and can be reached via my work email of pabowen@sar.med.navy.mil a
- /html/spitfires/2000-04/msg00990.html (6,416 bytes)
- 15. Re: Rear end cleanup (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 22:53:43 -0500
- Carb cleaner works great! Patrick friend before
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00050.html (6,958 bytes)
- 16. Re: Vapor Lock (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 22:59:38 -0500
- I have been told that insulated cookie sheets (the type with the air pocket) work well. cut and fit to size. Patrick Bowen a
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00053.html (7,872 bytes)
- 17. Windshield and Front Springs - New question (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2000 22:23:37 -0500
- Two questions that are slightly off the prior questions asked on these 1.) I pulled my two front springs, my driver side is 1/4 inch shorter than the passenger. I know this is due to the drivers side
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00118.html (7,656 bytes)
- 18. Re: Gearbox cover woes -- latest wrinkle (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 21:19:28 -0500
- Jeff, have you tried engaging first without the cover on, what did it do. Did it work? Just trying to help eliminate problems. If it doesn't work with the top off then you know it is not the top caus
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00616.html (8,933 bytes)
- 19. Re: RE: Fire extinguishers (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 21:31:55 -0500
- One thing to be aware of on ABC fire extinguishers, or at least the powder variety (which almost all are) They are extremely and highly corrosive! While it might put out the fire (the immediate conce
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00861.html (10,112 bytes)
- 20. Re: Fire extinguishers (score: 1)
- Author: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:38:05 -0500
- A great alternative to the dry chemical extinguishers is a CO2 fire extinguisher. While dry chemicals are much better at their job, a CO2 extinquisher will work perfectly wonderful for a Spitfire (an
- /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg00921.html (14,307 bytes)
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