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Expert Profile: Howard M. Fitzcharles III

Expertise: Triumph TR-4 up & Spitfire, and Engine theory

Experience in the area
Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.

Organizations
Associate member SAE EAA member

Publications
Import Car magazine

Education/Credentials
ASE Master Auto with L-1 certification up to 2000

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 5340
Knowledge	9.93 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		683

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	08/27/08
10	10	10	10	08/26/08
8	10	10	10	08/24/08
10	10	10	10	08/19/08
10	10	10	10	08/14/08

User Comments

Thank You and I will check with all the companies you listed. Mike
(Michael on 08/27/08)

thanks i found the vent after asking the question, was clogged, thanks for your help dale
(dale on 08/26/08)

Howard is very knowledgeable about these cars. I wish he could have told me definitively what the factory drive resistor was for. Otherwise, he knows
(Brian on 08/24/08)

Thank you very much for the help
(Sean on 08/19/08)

Thank you for the very quick response, your advice is greatly appreciated. I will do what you suggest and let you know the outcome. Thanks again, Randy
(Randy on 08/14/08)

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Recent Answers from Howard M. Fitzcharles III

2008-08-30 TR4A PCV: Hi Bob, You are correct as far as the components in order as I remember them. The metal disk that had the pin attached was held in line by several spines that were part of the case. The rubber diaphragm...

2008-08-27 Radiator Fan: Hi Luis, If it overheats above 35 MPH it has nothing to do with what kind of fan as above 35 MPH the fan is useless. If it overheats only below 35 MPH then the fan can be the cause if it is not big enough...

2008-08-27 spit rear brakes: Hi Andres, The front should lock up first. To see if something is wrong with the front, you may need to find a brake bleeder valve that fits the line fitting of the rear line where it connects to the...

2008-08-25 carb problem: Hi Dale, The vent tube is on the right side of the carburetor and if it is still like it was has a hose from that tube over to the charcoal canister. It does sound like a vent problem or you didn't...

2008-08-24 Triumph Spitfire 1500: Hi David, It's your car so you can do what ever you want. Many owners just put a second layer of metal down over rusted areas rather than cutting and welding in new floor panels because of the cost. The...