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101. Re: Midget Trailer? (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 17:03:32 -0700 (PDT); I thought this was only on automatic transmission cars beause they are not being lubricated when the engine is not running? If the car is in neutral, I don't see why the drive shaft would have to be; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01728.html (8,121 bytes)
102. Re: Air intake thoughts... (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 30 Jul 1997 21:01:11 -0700 (PDT); Getting the hot air out from under the hood is probably the solution. I don't know if you really need an air intake on the front, since you already have the radiator grill as an air inlet. About the; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01836.html (7,580 bytes)
103. Re: Heater valve & ole #4 (was: Re: The old hotfoot routine) (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 30 Jul 1997 21:09:33 -0700 (PDT); I read this in Stapleton's book "How to make your Sprite outperform a 2liter twincam crossflow MGB", or some such title. He said that if you are removing the heater, replace it by a hose rather than; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01839.html (8,935 bytes)
104. Re: Main bearing problem (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 09:32:35 -0700 (PDT); An MGB a Leyland Truck/Bus ? I wouldn't have put it that bluntly, but........OK. :-) Ulix __/__,__ .......................................................... (_o____o_)..... '67 Sprite; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01879.html (7,347 bytes)
105. Re: FW: Help! Midget SEVERELY overheating. (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 1997 16:41:14 -0700 (PDT); Why don't you disconnect the radiator hoses and backflush it with a garden hose. That should give you an indication of whether it is clogged or not. You could also run the engine with the rad hose di; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00083.html (8,010 bytes)
106. Re: FW: Help with Engine (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 1997 16:48:46 -0700 (PDT); Tom, actually this is a better place for Sprite coverage since the Sprite and Midget are identical and the Healey list mainly covers big Healeys. You can install the engine and tranny together or pu; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00086.html (8,326 bytes)
107. Re: FW: Help with Engine (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 2 Jun 1997 22:24:33 -0700 (PDT); Really? How tall are you? Ulix __/__,__ .......................................................... (_o____o_)..... '67 Sprite; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00112.html (7,023 bytes)
108. Free ribcase tranny in Seattle (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 13:33:57 -0700 (PDT); For parts. You pick it up. It came out of my car recently because a tooth on the layshaft (I think) is broken off. In first and reverse, you could hear a clunk on every revolution. Before this happen; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00158.html (6,864 bytes)
109. Re: Hood Adjustment (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 15:32:08 -0700 (PDT); On my Sprite I removed the grill to get a close look at the locking mechanism and determined that the locking pin was bent. It would engage, but since it was crooked, it was able to come out of the l; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00165.html (8,079 bytes)
110. Need Spridget steel rim in Seattle (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 16:57:21 -0700 (PDT); I am looking for an early Sprite or Midget steel rim. The type that takes a hub cap. It looks just like a bugeye rim, except it doesn't have any round holes. One of mine is wobbling. I am in Seattle; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00168.html (6,822 bytes)
111. Re: Ground strap on early '64 Midget engine (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 21:30:21 -0700 (PDT); It connects to the angle plate that is mounted right where engine and transmission connect, under the transmission. It runs to the passenger side of the car, can't remember exactly what it bolts to.; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00191.html (7,352 bytes)
112. Re: Midget Ribcase Transmissions (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 9 Jun 1997 22:34:07 -0700 (PDT); I also read this and was not aware that this was a chronic problem of the ribcase box. I think their ad texts are frequently exaggerating our need to upgrade or replace certain items... Ulix Ulix __/; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00399.html (7,455 bytes)
113. Re: WAS: Midget Ribcase Transmissions NOW: 5 Speed Conversion (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 11:40:24 -0700 (PDT); <snip> <snip> Jay, A 4.22 with a 1275 is great fun around town, makes the car very nimble and feel powerful off the line. However if you are going to do a lot of interstate driving or like to take tr; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00560.html (8,607 bytes)
114. Mini Mania Axle Stabilizer for Spridget (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 15:48:21 -0700 (PDT); has anyone tried the axle stabilizer from Mini Mania? It works like a short Panhard Rod (only half the width of the car). It can be seen at http://www.minimania.com/frame_Specials.html under Mini Ma; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00733.html (6,748 bytes)
115. Re: spridgets: what years round-wheel-arch? (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 16:25:08 -0700 (PDT); I had a 74 1/2, chrome bumpers with BIG rubber overriders. It was round-arch. I think that literature lists conflicting facts about this. On the rubber boat they went back to square arch to increase; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00734.html (7,892 bytes)
116. Re: MG diets (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 13:49:27 -0700 (PDT); I think it makes an even better verb :-) Ulix __/__,__ .......................................................... (_o____o_)..... '67 Sprite; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00790.html (6,870 bytes)
117. Re: More Carb discussion (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 14:11:21 -0700 (PDT); So you are saying that throttle position has no influence on the signal you mention? By opening the throttle more, this signal does not get exposed to more manifold vacuum? I think so too. You can. I; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00793.html (8,220 bytes)
118. Re: Removing flywheel bolts (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 20:04:57 -0700 (PDT); Mine came off with no problem with a socket, but you could try a high quality (possibly 6- rather than 12-point) box end wrench and a hammer. Ulix Ulix __/__,__ ......................................; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00816.html (7,473 bytes)
119. O2 sensor + voltmeter = fuel mix gauge (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 20:32:02 -0700 (PDT); Here is the URL for the webpage I mentioned earlier: http://home.sn.no/~egilk/t_tune.html#lambda Ulix __/__,__ .......................................................... (_o____o_)..... '67 Sprite; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00818.html (6,841 bytes)
120. Re: Some questions and parts requests - 67 Spridget (score: 1): Author: "U. Goettsch" <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 29 Jun 1997 14:44:43 -0700 (PDT); <schnapp> There is one difference in fenders not often talked about. Earlier cars have the turn signals a little higher than later ones. Hard to notice except when your car has two different ones. I; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01591.html (9,272 bytes)

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