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61. RE: GM Alternator Conversion (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:04:09 -0500
An even easier solution is to use a single wire internally regulated delco alternator. You can buy them anywhere, and you just run the hot wire from alternator to battery, nothing else. But once you
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00073.html (11,492 bytes)

62. RE: GT6 doors on a Spit tub. (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 11:17:50 -0500
a little off topic, but if anyone is looking for a square tail spit left window, I have one to get rid of. The previous owner had installed it on my 70 MK3, and I now have the correct glass for the c
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00128.html (9,545 bytes)

63. RE: Bolts (was Re: 1500 Hard-top Questions) (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 07:36:57 -0500
That never really caught on in the US. Metric bolts are actually near impossible to buy at the hardware store without going to the "special" bolts section where they sell them for about $1 a piece.
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00157.html (7,611 bytes)

64. RE: E-bay treasure in Florida (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:26:44 -0500
Does a 1500 OD tranny fit a MK3? Chuck Pedretti http://www.oldjeep.com Nolan I can't figure it. That overdrive alone ought to be stirring interest. Am I that far away from EVERYBODY? Fred (Buy My Stu
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00164.html (8,512 bytes)

65. RE: E-bay treasure in Florida (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:40:10 -0500
How fast do you need it removed from your property? Chuck Pedretti Senior Consultant Magenic Technologies http://www.oldjeep.com
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00173.html (7,624 bytes)

66. MK3 Brake problem (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 22:09:48 -0500
Spent Saturday trying to get some pedal pressure in my wife's 70 spitfire. I replaced a leaky rear wheel cylinder and all the brake pads. We spent about an hour bleeding the brakes, with little succe
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00267.html (7,469 bytes)

67. RE: Seeking Angle Grinder Advice;+ long update (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 22:11:23 -0500
Black and deckers are generally light duty units, as are the Makita brand. The dewalt is a good heavy duty grinder and should last a long time. Chuck Pedretti Senior Consultant Magenic Technologies h
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00268.html (10,094 bytes)

68. RE: MK3 Brake problem (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:26:52 -0500
One other brake related question - how can you tell if you have DOT 5 fluid in the car? Reason for asking is that DOT 5 (Silicone) is not something you normally find in Minnesota, however the car cam
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00285.html (7,645 bytes)

69. Parts interchange between MK3 and Spitfire 4 (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 08:23:39 -0500
I have the opportunity to buy a pretty complete Spitfire 4 parts car sight unseen. I am interested in the transmission mainly and would part the rest out. It is my understanding that the transmission
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00306.html (6,855 bytes)

70. RE: MK3 Brake problem - solved (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:07:27 -0500
Well my wifes 70 spit now ahs nice firm brakes! I had read and re-read the procedure in the manual for bleeding the brakes before it finally sunk in. The "fail-over design" of the dual chamber system
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00374.html (7,306 bytes)

71. MK3 water pump rebuild (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:14:47 -0500
On to the next problem. The seal in the water pump is bad (the one which keep coolant from running out around the shaft). Normally I would just go to the store and buy a new water pump, but a spit pu
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00375.html (6,989 bytes)

72. Water pump repair and the first ride (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 21:44:33 -0500
The weather in MN finally warmed up to the mid 50's so my wife and I could take the spitfire out for our first real drive. I replaced the plugs and the water pump seal (yes, they are rebuildable!) an
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00441.html (7,028 bytes)

73. RE: Spitfire Water pump repair (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 20:53:07 -0500
Sure, use a press to remove the pully. The impeller and shaft are pressed out of the bearings, take the seal to the 100 year old guy at your local 4 wheel drive shop (sorry, no LBC parts shops in MN)
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00457.html (7,851 bytes)

74. MK1 parts (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 12:14:59 -0500
Hello all, I have a line on a 63 or 64 spitfire which is basically a pile of parts, no glass or instruments, missing wheels and suspension bits with a nice body and front clip, I am most likely going
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00478.html (6,786 bytes)

75. Spitfire carpet set WANTED (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 07:37:24 -0500
On a similar note, I have been looking for new carpet for my wife's 70 spit. I'd like to get a one piece molded carpet rather than the stock style. Where is the best (least expensive) place to buy th
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00498.html (8,345 bytes)

76. RE: catalyticconverter (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:39:11 -0500
Then when you're done, jam a piece of exhaust tubing through it, and tack weld the ends to the flange on each end - gets rid of the echoing sound and turbulance caused by taking the guts out. (I assu
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00667.html (8,347 bytes)

77. RE: New Spitfire Owner (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 07:21:44 -0500
Hello David, I'm up in minneapolis. My wife and I are also new owners of a spitfire. I drove it in to work today (just to make sure it was safe for her to drive ;) I also have some tranny problems, 3
/html/spitfires/2001-04/msg00685.html (7,714 bytes)

78. RE: Weber DGV vacuum (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Pedretti <chuckp@magenic.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 13:38:21 -0600
This may be a silly question, but why not just put a breather in the valve cover and forget about running it to the carb? Chuck Pedretti Senior Consultant Magenic Technologies http://www.oldjeep.com
/html/spitfires/2001-03/msg00777.html (19,777 bytes)


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