I have a question for the collective wisdom. Some of the "Go Fast Folks"
claim that the quarter elliptic Sprites are over sprung in the rear springs
( maybe by as much as 20% ? ) Which leaves would I remove, and how many from
each side to remedy this ? BTW , My Sprite will have a panhard rod, heavy
front springs, front sway bar and Polly bushings all around.
TIA,
Mark Hanna
AN5
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Doug Ingram [SMTP:dougi@home.com]
> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2000 6:57 AM
> To: Spridget List
> Subject: Rear spring restoration
>
> More on the restoration of my rear springs, now that they are out of the
> car. I'm planning to take the springs apart, remove all the rust and crud
> with a wire wheel, grind smooth any gouges or other bad spots, paint, then
> reassemble. Anyone have any thoughts about using Teflon or some other
> plastic material between the leaves? The idea would be to reduce friction
> between the leaves. I would probably have to omit one leaf to make up for
> the added thickness of the plastic material.
>
> Comments?
>
> Doug Ingram
> Victoria BC
> 1958 Sprite (AN5L/636)
> 1963 Sprite Mk II project (HAN7L/30003)
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