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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: 6250
Knowledge	9.94 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)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		774

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/15/08
10	10	10	10	11/12/08
10	10	10	10	11/11/08
10	10	10	10	11/06/08
10	10	10	10	11/01/08

User Comments

thank you for the fast resonse. I have a friend that has a set. I will try it. Warmest regards
(gregory wright on 11/15/08)

Fast response; thank you.
(Andy on 11/11/08)

Excellent info, will contact you again as and when!!
(Paul on 11/06/08)

thanks, all mufflers from 400 to 600, will continue searching. Don
(Don on 11/01/08)

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Recent Answers from Howard M. Fitzcharles III

2008-11-16 Defective Generator: Hi Peter, I would first check the ground strap between the engine and the frame and the battery ground strap for a good ground not just tight. A voltage drop test is best. Next put a volt meter across...

2008-11-11 Spitfire 1500 '76 electrics: Hi Andy, A .5 v voltage drop across a switch is not enough to condemn the switch as you may test it several times turning the switch on and off several times to see if it changes and keep in mind that...

2008-11-10 Spitfire 1500 '76 electrics: Hi Andy, I learned that when working on an electrical problem the symptoms can lead you to an area, but testing is the only way to find a problem. You need to take a wiring diagram of your car and a...

2008-11-05 Front Camber and toe: Hi Paul, It will be hard to pinpoint a tire wear problem when two different types of tires are on the front. Zero and one degree positive camber on the front will not show up as any tire wear. However...

2008-11-03 Spitfire 1978 Electrical Problems: Hi Tim, This should be an easy one to diagnose. You need it in the failed mode and just put a 12v test light across the battery posts (NOT the cables) If you have no power at the posts then you have a...