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21. Re: Runability Troubles (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 21:22:30 -0800; Good Day, & yes indeed! // // Short answer, two words: "Heat Shield" (I'm assuming you don't have one) Longer answer below: I had the same problem when I initially fitted HS4s to one of my Spits. BTD; /html/spitfires/2000-03/msg01543.html (8,248 bytes)
22. Re: Lug Nuts for VB 8 Spoke Alloy Wheels (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 20:36:38 -0800; As already mentioned, the stock later model wheel nuts will work if you remove the washers. I don't know what lug nuts VB sells specifically for these wheels, but I bought some stainless steel ones f; /html/spitfires/2000-02/msg00941.html (8,006 bytes)
23. Re: Heavy Steel Cable (& Grounding) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 11:54:14 -0800; I see we've figured out that the "engine restraining cable" does what it's name implies. I would just add that it was a "Federal" thing beginning 1975 AFAIK. It's *not* an electrical ground cable an; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00315.html (6,879 bytes)
24. Re: Seat Sensor (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 17:22:15 -0800; Hi Bob, You have pretty much figured out the mystery. This wire is not connected on the end near the starter solenoid (for 1978 models). Some cars had this loose end snipped off, other were just coil; /html/spitfires/2000-01/msg00434.html (7,356 bytes)
25. Stainless GT6/Spitfire muffler/silencer for sale (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 20:31:14 -0800; I've been studying the stainless exhaust system I bought from Rimmer Bros. recently and it has become apparant that the muffler/ silencer that they sent will not fit my car. It's 24" wide which is o; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00359.html (7,578 bytes)
26. 1973-4 Spitfire frame (chassis) question (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:22:38 -0800; I'm trying to determine at what point the frame (chassis) on US spec Spitfire 1500s changed. The later cars having the extended rear frame. It appears to sometime during 1973-74. Anyone know the exa; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00455.html (7,215 bytes)
27. Re: Spitfire 1500 year? (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:22:30 -0800; Hi Tom, I recommend buying or borrowing a copy of John Thomason's "Guide to Originality". It describes in detail the many (but subtle) changes to the UK Spitfires over the years. I can't tell much fr; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00583.html (8,600 bytes)
28. Re: 1973-4 Spitfire frame (chassis) question (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:36:13 -0800; Unfortunately I was unable to determine the (approximate) commission number where the US Spitfire 1500s began using the long frame (with rear overriders). It would appear to be near the beginning of; /html/spitfires/1999-11/msg00584.html (7,121 bytes)
29. Re: heat troubles? (carbs) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 21:20:04 -0700; A fair of amount of "field testing" in years of NC heat yields: The HS4 carbs perform OK without a heatshield when used with the stock cast iron exhaust manifold. The 4-into-1 exhaust header generat; /html/spitfires/1999-09/msg00745.html (6,989 bytes)
30. RE: Engine Temperature (and BW conservation) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 20:48:04 -0700; [ob Spit content] I'd take what you read in the Haynes Manual (especially the blue one) with a grain of salt. The owner's handbook states: "When the ignition is switched on, the pointer moves slowly; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00911.html (8,929 bytes)
31. Re: Engine Temperature (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 22:39:27 -0700; I agree. I have 2 or 3 temp guages and senders on the shelf. They all read a little differently from each other. Our nonprecision voltage stabilizers compound the variances even more. One_of_these_d; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00922.html (8,311 bytes)
32. Re: Luggage rack placement (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 21:15:26 -0700; The "flat tubular" luggage racks were a dealer installed option on '75 and later Spits. These racks have flat central slats with a tubular frame. The cross-sectional shape of the tubular frame is mo; /html/spitfires/1999-08/msg01057.html (8,642 bytes)
33. Re: dash motor 2 speed but 2 fans / Wood refinishing? (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jul 1999 11:06:14 -0700; How about Spitflyers... or would that be Spitfliers? Perhaps Spitphlyers? or...ummm.... There's only one motor. Slow speed is accomplished by switching in a series resistor. Yes. At least on the late; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00112.html (8,908 bytes)
34. Re: Electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:54:06 -0700; [...] Hmmm... It sounds like you are describing the DRIVE resistor connections rather than the ballast resistor. Shorting the drive resistor will not do. The ballast resistor is actually a length of; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00668.html (7,475 bytes)
35. Seeking source for fuel pump blanking plates (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 08:11:16 -0700; A friend is converting a couple of Spits to electric fuel pump operation. He thought the blanking plates were available from TRF, but was told "we haven't had those for years" when he called. Anyone; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00776.html (6,814 bytes)
36. Re: 79 spitfire, height problem (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 14:58:22 -0700; Yet another tuppence added to the pot of good suggestions so far: I recently learned that the front anti-roll bar will also cause this problem. After years of "driver only" loading, the anti-roll bar; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg00788.html (7,618 bytes)
37. 1978-1979 differences (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 20:57:51 -0700; There's only one difference between the '78s and early chrome bumper '79s. The little sticker under the commission plate which states the car meets the EPA emission requirements etc. etc. for 197X m; /html/spitfires/1999-07/msg01027.html (7,036 bytes)
38. Re: bonnet adjustment?? (score: 1): Author: stan.part@worldnet.att.net; Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 14:34:16 +0000; Perhaps the radiator *can* be moved down. There are three sets of mounting holes on your radiator which allow some vertical adjustment. The middle set usually work best, allowing bonnet clearance an; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00189.html (7,467 bytes)
39. Re: Brake lines (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 17:43:52 -0700; [...] When the brake m/c went from the "large cap" to the smaller cap variety (1976?) all of the fitting sizes changed. Master cyl and PDWA (in & out) fittings are all different, as are the tubing bi; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg00990.html (7,268 bytes)
40. Re: carb - (ZS tuning problems) (score: 1): Author: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 14:42:38 -0700; Sorry I missed the beginning of this thread and I'm not sure exactly what model car(b) is in question here but I'll give it a shot: OK Good There's a gasket and there's a 3/8" spacer here. The import; /html/spitfires/1999-06/msg01088.html (11,326 bytes)

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