Re: [Spits] ignition switch??

2012-06-18 Thread Kevin Rhodes
Why bother? The combination of a choke and a manual transmission makes a Spitfire all but unstealable for 99% of those would steal a car these days. :-) Kevin Rhodes Freddy the '74ish Spitfire -Original Message- From: spitfires-boun...@autox.team.net

Re: [Spits] 75 spit steering

2012-06-18 Thread Greg Rowe
Under the bonnet, put a pair of vice grips on the upper part of the steering shaft and move it back and forth to simulate steering. Look for free play somewhere along the line. The coupler just above the steering rack may be loose (don't overtighten, the aluminum ears can break) or the bushings

[Spits] New Topic: Fuel

2012-06-18 Thread RON OHLENKAMP
All, Well, I dug Dibs, my wifes' 63 Spit out of hibernation, washed her up, checked all the fluids, and sent my wife and son on their annual get the bugs out run around Northern Lake Coeur d Alene. Idaho. When she brought it back, she (my wife Liz) said that the car ran fine, even though it had