- 1. RE: Alts & Tachs? (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:52:12 -0600
- Hi All, I use an electric tach from a Triumph Spitfire...can't remember the year. Sharp eyes will notice the difference in the bezel style and the shape of the pointer needle but it fit the original
- /html/spridgets/2006-02/msg00134.html (10,290 bytes)
- 2. RE: Broken Temperature/Oil Gauge (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:33:13 -0600
- Tough stuff Greg, this isn't a do-it-yourself repair. I've always had good service from Nisonger somewhere in the NYC vicinity. My guess is the $80 to $100 range....that's about what I paid for my la
- /html/spridgets/2006-02/msg00282.html (9,188 bytes)
- 3. RE: Putting a 1275 in my 65 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:38:19 -0600
- Hi Rick, Kevin, and all, Just my $0.02 worth here...but there is another carb alternative to think about besides a Weber. I installed a Howley inlet manifold that mounts a single SU HIF6 carb. I thin
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00748.html (8,577 bytes)
- 4. RE: Question from a new member (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:40:42 -0600
- Welcome to the list Neil. I think I may have met you at one of the Conclaves....anyway, the higher diff ratio and the 5-speed OD can be more or less desirable depending on the kind of driving you pla
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00933.html (8,995 bytes)
- 5. RE: Couple of Reassembly Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 16:28:31 -0500
- Hi Jim, IMHO the answers are: 1) It takes way more than your arm can supply unless you're Son of King Kong on steroids. 2) There'll be plenty enough oily stuff that naturally oozes from the front cov
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00136.html (8,144 bytes)
- 6. FW: Couple of Reassembly Questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 16:31:01 -0500
- Hi Jim, IMHO the answers are: 1) It takes way more than your arm can supply unless you're Son of King Kong on steroids. 2) There'll be plenty enough oily stuff that naturally oozes from the front cov
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00137.html (8,313 bytes)
- 7. RE: Repro Radiator Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 14:24:03 -0500
- Yes, I bought a leather key fob that worked just fine....... Does anything from Moss fit out of the box?
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00227.html (8,113 bytes)
- 8. Source for Aluminum radiators, et. al. (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:35:34 -0500
- Hi All, I'm looking for a source for an Alum. Radiator (preferably in the USA) for a BN7 Mk1 big Healey. As an alternative I'm searching for a stock looking radiator with increased coolant capacity.
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00283.html (7,037 bytes)
- 9. RE: electrical help needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 May 2006 15:27:06 -0500
- Hi Dale, I'd agree that Allen has a good clue for you. That's the same switch as on my Austin Marina. Both the turn signals and the hazard flashers run thru it. They are notorious for causing head-sc
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00110.html (9,204 bytes)
- 10. Anybody own a new generation Mini?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 09:49:56 -0500
- Hi All, I'm looking for some feedback on the new generation Mini. Kinda thinking about buying one (with automatic) that's 2-3 years old mainly for my wife to drive. Do like 'em or hate 'em?? I'm not
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00158.html (7,544 bytes)
- 11. 1973 Austin Marina for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 09:58:08 -0500
- Hi All, once again I'll present the opportunity for someone else to own my Marina. She's a fantastic car...I just need the space she occupies. She's very lovingly completely restored. NOTHING was ove
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00342.html (7,079 bytes)
- 12. RE: Today's engine assembly tip - Chapter Two (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 10:11:26 -0500
- Hi All, Long, sad, expensive story here about things that "cannot possibly be." Double and triple check the wristpin circlips in ALL new pistons you purchase from ANYONE. Make absolutely certain the
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00477.html (8,451 bytes)
- 13. RE: LBC on TV (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 09:12:43 -0500
- You are correct sir...I saw the same as you. Seems that a TD is visible a few times too. PBS is a pretty good place to look out for LBCs. In fact, PBS is the only TV I take time to watch and I'm pret
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00585.html (7,111 bytes)
- 14. RE: $400 Joe Curto carb rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 09:22:47 -0500
- Hi All, I've seen several examples of Joe Curto's work and have found it to be very well done if not a bit pricey. I have much respect for what he does and I don't wish to divert any business from hi
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00807.html (9,384 bytes)
- 15. RE: Drills, taps and hardware (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:48:15 -0500
- Hi Daniel, I use a #3 drill bit (0.2130") when I tap a hole at 1/4-28. That's UNF at 28 threads per inch. Good Luck!! Jack Hi List, Collected my hybrid bellhousing today. This is to fit a Ford type N
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00374.html (8,271 bytes)
- 16. RE: Fender NEEDED! (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 15:12:51 -0500
- Hi Fender Needers, I suggest you phone McLeod's British Cars in Maumelle, Arkansas 501.851.2640. He's likely to have what you need. No promises, however. Jack Hello Spridgets, just got back from the
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00393.html (7,110 bytes)
- 17. RE: Close call, 2 days in Hospital, I'm mostly OK (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:45:46 -0500
- Wow, that's a close call. Glad you're getting OK. Soooo, what became of the cat?? Does that mean the cat is infected in some way or just being playful, or...?? Just curious. I live in the country and
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00861.html (11,220 bytes)
- 18. Need Reid Trummel's Email address (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:50:28 -0500
- Would someone be kind enough to send me Reid Trummel's Email address...please??? Thanx!! Jack
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00639.html (6,406 bytes)
- 19. RE: Help - control cable help! (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:50:31 -0500
- I just reversed the positions on my Mk2. Seems like I had to hog out one of the dash holes a little. I never could figure out why they were so odd-ball in the first place....being so tough to pull. E
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg01243.html (7,850 bytes)
- 20. RE: Re: FS/T HIF6 with Manifold for MINI 1275 Application (score: 1)
- Author: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:37:57 -0500
- Hi All, the single HIF6 is an outstanding conversion on my Mk2 Sprite. I won't go back to the dual carb setup. Anyway, there is definitely a clearance issue to settle with square body Spridgets...at
- /html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00284.html (9,601 bytes)
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