Dear All, I think this was intended for the list, and not for me:
On Mon, 3 Feb 2003, at around 19:06:53 local time, Daniel Parrott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >It looks like you need a new water pump. Take care of it soon, as it will >only get worse (ask me how do I know...) > >You got a good deal. I bought a similar 1980 Spit for $1500, and put at >least $10,000 into it with a new paint job ($3,500), overhauled engine >($2,500), new brakes ($300), suspension (front and rear) ($500), a new >interior ($1,000), plus another $2,000 for a new Weber, new Monza exhaust >system, stereo and other bits. > > >But don't despair! This is just the start, my friend, of a very enjoyable >journey. And welcome to the club! > >Dan Parrott >Savannah, Ga > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Hargreave Mawson >Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 3:56 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: New lister, bought Spitfire, now questions... > >On Mon, 3 Feb 2003, at around 12:14:35 local time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>I bought it, Saturday afternoon, went and looked at the 78 Spitfire, thanks >>everyone for responding on what to look for, it was a big help. >>Checked the car over, no rust...!!!! well actually there are two very, >>very light patches of surface rust on one of the fenders, some cracked >>paint, but that was it, thank California weather for that one. Hard top >>is in great condition, that will be great help for the Nevada winters. Car >>also has Overdrive, that works....woooo hoooo, shifts smoothly, the guy I >>bought it from also delivered it, this has to be the best $400 I've ever >>spent. >> >FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS?! J*s*s Chr*st Alm*ghty - the *bonnet* is worth >more than that! > >>Problems I did find were as follows.... >> >>Car runs rich, it's not using the original fuel pump it has an electronic >>one installed, could this be the problem, could it be pushing too much fuel >>to the carb, > >Very possibly. > >> or should I look at the carb first (adjustment, etc.)...??? > >"90% of carburettor problems are electrical". Make that 99% when >you've an electronic fuel pump. > >>Car needs three or four attempts before starting. >> >>One rear shock is bad, so I'm going to replace both rear shocks, no big >>problem there. > >No big deal. >> >>The water pump has a small hole, It looks like a bleeder hole, after about >>10 - 15 mins of running the car, some radiator fluid starts to leak from >>this hole, I take it this isn't normal, where do I start to trouble shoot >>this....?? > >Dunno - never come across this before. >> >>Speedo and rev counter both don't work, I take it they run on the same >>cable, > >Sadly, no. :-( > >> I haven't looked it up in the book yet, but that doesn't seem to be >>too much of a problem. > >Chances are that the speedo cable has just come disconnected at the back >of the gauge. Next most likely is a snapped cable. My rev counter >has never failed (about the only thing on the car that hasn't...), so >I've no experience here, and no suggestions to offer. Sorry. >> >>Signal arm needs to be replaced, it's missing the end. > >Ahhhh. Everyone say "Ahhhh".... <g> >> >>And that's about it, a couple of cosmetic parts and I'm looking good and >>driving strong, then I have the hassle of registering it in a new >>state....hmmm >> >>Any advice, tips help etc. is greatly appreciated. > >No specific advice or tips at present - just EXTREME envy! > >ATB > >-- >Mike >Ellie - 1963 White Herald 1200 Convertible GA125624 CV >Connie - 1968 Conifer Herald 1200 Saloon GA237511 DL >Carly - 1977 Inca Yellow Spitfire 1500 FH105671 > > > > -- Mike Michael Hargreave Mawson, author of "Eyewitness in the Crimea" http://www.greenhillbooks.com/booksheets/eyewitness_in_the_crimea.html /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
