[Spits] Opinion on Roller Rockers in stock 1500 engine

Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University (514)848-2424 Ext. 3095 Fax:(514)848-2802 1455 de Maisonneuve W. H941 Ema

Video of fast spitfire

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TR4A with supercharger

Found this on EBay, don't know how common it is for a TR4A with a supercharger @175HP, very nice looking car. http://tinyurl.com/7e5m8 Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dav

Re: carb tuning

l properly. Good luck. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University

Re: Ebat and popups

is that the ad just flashes on the screen, barely enought time for someone to notice it conscioulsy. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| |_____

Re: Wiring Question

t might attach to the trans > bellhousing, but I'm not sure. > You are correct, that is where the ground cable should go. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_____|

Re: Starter doesn't always...

ng some thread lock compound to the screws. Also, you can just pick up a rebuild unit from your local parts shop. Hope this is off some help, good luck. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\___

Re: gloppy paint and a new web page

have another can, try replacing it. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University (514)848-2424 Ext.3115Fax:(514)848-2802 1455 de Maisonneuve W. H961 Ema

Re: Alternator Testing

is of some help, best of luck. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_____| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University (514)848-2424 Ext.3115Fax:(514)848-2802 1455 d

Re: New fuel pump = carb leaking gas?

t put out the correct pressure with my original spacer. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /

Re: Turn signals

oncordia.ca/~dave/carpics/con1.jpg Good luck with it. Dave |\ | | | _______/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \

Re: Trans again

e height of the engine. I also found it much easier to position the gear box into place from under the car. Dave |\ | | | _______/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu

78 Distributor rebuild

t any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. &

Re: 3 piece clutch kit

pair hands. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_____| |____ Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University (514)848-2424 Ext.3115Fax:(514)848-2802 1455 de Maisonneuve W. H961

Re: Dual carb linkages

dia.ca/~dave/carpics/e5.jpg Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_____| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | C

Re: Electronic flasher relays

umber of legs as the original. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University

RE: Triumph 1500 Catalitic Converter caused fire

a Cat. coverter onto my 78 Spit since it did not come with one when I bought it. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | C

Re: Still coming together...

st twist them togeter fist to have a good mechanically connection, and try to use heat shrink to seal the joints. Dave |\ | | | _______/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu

Re: Alternator Not Charging

ordia.ca/~dave/carpics.html Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_____| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University Voice:(514)848-3115 Fax:(514)848-2802 1455 de Maisonneuve W. H961 Email:[EMAIL PR

Re: Spitfire front trunnions

ere one of the first items that I changed when I got my 78 Spit in 1993. It has held up to Montreal's pothole riddled streets well so far. Dave |\ | | | _______

Re: 1147cc tune-up carb problems

tomatic transmission fluid, but you can try 20W50 or 10W30 motor oil. Dave |\ | | | _______/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu

Re: Stupid question perhaps??

ith a stock engine and 4-1 header. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Conc

Re: Voltage regulator problem found with pictures

charge. due to Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_____| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University Voice:(514)848-3115 Fax:(514)848-

Voltage regulator problem found with pictures

lar. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| |________ Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University Voice:(514)848-3115 Fax:(514)848

More Alternator wiring

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78 alternator internal wiring

tor. Thank. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| |____ Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University Voice:(514)848-3115 Fax:(514)848-280

Re: Sundry questions on Clutches and wiring....

should be very flexible because it really gets crunch up under the siwtch. I hope I haven't confused the issues and have answered some of Kevin's questions. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\

Re: Sundry questions on Clutches and wiring....

s 6V and the Sport coil is 12V. The Sport Coil made my 78 Spit idle smoother and at lower RPM. You will notice a difference with a Sports Coil. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| |

Re: Lucas

h the standard set. I bought one separetly, but don't remember the size and cannot find it now, maybe someone on the list would know the size. Dave |\ | | | _______

Re: lack of power

the fuel filter or bypassing it to see if that is the problem. Dave |\ | | | _______/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University Voice:(514)848-3115 Fax:(514)848-2802

Re: K&N for HS4s

56-1390. You could try the following place to order the filter or the assembly: http://www.performanceintl.com/ Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_____| |__

Re: Which Redline gear oil for trans?

fo on it: http://www.redlineoil.com/frames/gearolti.htm Dave |\ | | | _______/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University

Re: rimmers parts

cordia.ca/~dave/fan2.jpg http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/fan3.jpg http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/brackets1.jpg http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/brackets2.jpg Dave |\ | | | ____

Re: bad morning

ake sure the next time I park the car to not to leave enought space for someone to squeeze in. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng.

bad morning

and inconsiderate. http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/carpics/Box-in.jpg Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept

Spark plug gap with sports coil

I've been running my Spit and a sports coil with the plugs gap at .035". How wide can the plugs be gap with the sports coil? Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| |_______

Re: Question about electric fans

pg http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/brackets2.jpg http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/fan1.jpg http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/fan2.jpg http;//www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/fan2.jpg Dave |\ | | | __

Hood buffer modification

it is still in good condition on the car. Here is the link with couple of pictures if anyone is interested. http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/carpics.html Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_

Front and rear hub measurements

rement for me that would be great. This is for spacers that I'm making so I can put Honda wheels on my Spit. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| |______

DOT 5 life spam and clutch problems

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Re: SU Problem

or remove the fuel bowl cover, unscrew and clean the offending valve. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/

Re: Drive Shaft

warning once the last bolt is off. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_____| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /|

Re: overdrive problems2

n it is low on oil. It will not engage all the time when it is low on oil. Dave |\ | | | ___/\ /\ /\_| \|_____| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dep

Wheel Backspace Calculations (2nd try)

ht interest will make a mechanical drawing up and post it on my webpage. Dave |\ | | | _______/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia Universi

78 Spit Wheel offset

Does anyone know what the offset the stock 78 Spitfire wheels are. I read somewhere that it was .5" (13mm), is this correct? Dave /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team

Re: Electric fans

/fan2.jpg http://www.ece.concordia.ca/~dave/fan3.jpg Dave |\ | | | _______/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu \/ \/ | /| | | Dept. of Elec. & Comp. Eng. |/ | | | Concordia University Voice:(514)848-3115 Fa

Re: Exhaust Pipe

ink: http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=176678&BQ=jcw2 Dave |\ | | | _______/\ /\ /\_| \|_| | Dave Chu