- 221. Re: "Bouncy" Speedo (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 18:22:24 -0600
- Well thanks Bill, My speedo use to bounce. Then I disassembled to whole car. but I am getting to the point of putting the Speedo back and I certainly will use your advise. Thanks Pat 63 Spitfire ( Th
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00574.html (8,161 bytes)
- 222. Re: Lots o questions (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:02:32 -0600
- The Motor is a FK 1296cc 71-72 And I replaced it.. Should have stated in my prvious email that it was a 1296cc.. Does it use the same clutch disk as the 1500? THnx Pat 63 Spitfire (71-72 1296cc motor
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00640.html (7,743 bytes)
- 223. Re: Spitfire books (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:12:01 -0600
- As well as the infamous Haynes. I have a very greasy book (use it all the time) Triumph Spitfire Owners Handbook by Clymer Publications Oct 75
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00642.html (6,965 bytes)
- 224. MK3 Worth (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:16:23 -0600
- I have an opportunity to get a 69 MK 3 Sitting for 7 years , dry rot tires, Body in good shape. needs top. Motor unknown. What's a ball park price? THnx Pat 63 Spitfire (and 69?)
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00643.html (6,431 bytes)
- 225. Re: Lots o questions (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:47:13 -0600
- When you refer to a 3 rail tranny. You are talking about the three rods in the top cover that work the gears from the shifter? my tranny is a 10 spline. THnx Pat 63 Spitfire ( Can always use the sma
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00648.html (9,438 bytes)
- 226. Re: MK3 Worth :-( (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 19:06:19 -0600
- I had an opportunity to look at it. The way he talked about it almost made you believe it could be put on the road with a little effort. The body's in good shape if you get rid of all the rust and pa
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00686.html (7,164 bytes)
- 227. Re: Lots o questions (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 19:11:59 -0600
- So, I have a 71 -72 motor (FK makes it that year per V.B.) Yet I pull off a 10 spline 7 1/4 disk, which matches the Fly wheel and pressure plate. I don't have any pictures of a MK4, was it the same b
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00687.html (9,272 bytes)
- 228. Turkey (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 17:25:50 -0600
- Everyone have a great Thanksgiving!
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00714.html (6,429 bytes)
- 229. Re: 1296 Valves (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 09:04:06 -0600
- Hey joe, Don't know of any larger valve sizes. Victoria British carries competition valves that "Give Maximum fuel flow" Pat 63 Spitfire (working on it today)
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00723.html (7,072 bytes)
- 230. Re: Cracked frame - fixed (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 09:10:39 -0600
- 60.00 an hour, thats about right. Sandblasters down here in Southern texas, charge the same. You just gotta make them work faster. Pat 63 Spitfire ( Been blasted)
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00724.html (7,875 bytes)
- 231. Re: speedbleeders (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 18:34:04 -0600
- I just love my Mighty Vac. For years I had the wife "pump the pedal" while I worked the bleeders. Brakes worked better- but just was never satisfied. A few months ago I bled the brakes on the chevy c
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00751.html (9,635 bytes)
- 232. Thermostat housing (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 18:38:14 -0600
- Anyone have any tricks to removing a thermostat housing when the long bolts head breaks off? TIA Pat 63 Spitfire ( restoration delayed some more)
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00752.html (6,555 bytes)
- 233. Don't do it (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 18:40:33 -0600
- Don't try to pop rivet the starter motors plastic assemble (that holds the brushes) to the rear plate. tends to crack it ! ! Arrrrrrrrggh Pat 63 Spitfire ( More stuff breaking than getting fixed)
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00753.html (6,369 bytes)
- 234. Re: Thermostat housing (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:23:21 -0600
- After about an hour of twisting and hammering and spraying and other stuff I finally got it off. I then unscrewed the broken bolt with my fingers if you can believe that. I had a Ford van 351 aluminu
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00777.html (7,823 bytes)
- 235. Water pump (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:25:40 -0600
- OK , I take the water pump ,pulley combo off. That pulley is one heavy chunk of metal. What is the reason behind that? Pat 63 Spitfire ( Water pump being cleaned up)
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00778.html (6,359 bytes)
- 236. Origianl Fan vs electric fan (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:27:35 -0600
- What are the Pro's and Con's of replacing the original fan with an electric fan? TIA Pat 63 Spitfire
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00779.html (6,719 bytes)
- 237. Electronic Ignition (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:32:06 -0600
- While I have the Distributor disassembled, I am thinking of changing it to Electronic Ignition The 2 I have heard about are: 1. Crane Cams Fireball Electronic Ignition 2. Pertronix Ignitor Solid stat
- /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00780.html (6,817 bytes)
- 238. Re: Putting away the toy for the winter (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 21:19:48 -0500
- I'm working on my 63 Spit and it'll probably be the middle of winter when I finish it. I'll drive it with the top down here in South Centrl Texas :-} Pat 63 Spit NetZero - Defenders of the Free World
- /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00537.html (9,631 bytes)
- 239. Re: Putting away the toy for the winter (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 21:24:06 -0500
- I'm working on my 63 Spit and it'll probably be the middle of winter when I finish it. I'll drive it with the top down here in South Centrl Texas :-} In your case, I would raise the tires off the flo
- /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00538.html (9,873 bytes)
- 240. Plug Wires / Web Page (score: 1)
- Author: Patrick Baize <speedracre@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 18:49:39 -0600
- For those of you that are tired of looking at my same old web page for the last 6 months, I updated it! http://www.dol.net/~starborn/artvango.html Spark Plug Wires.... Where do you find plug wires t
- /html/spitfires/1999-10/msg00808.html (7,521 bytes)
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