- 161. RE: Bottle Jack (was Re: Finally) (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:53:52 -0400
- Since you're only concerned about tire changing, you can always jack under the leaf spring mount in the rear, or the spring saddle in the A-arm in the front. I wouldn't recommend it for high lifts,
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00620.html (8,185 bytes)
- 162. RE: Head & manifold removal, 77 Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 16:31:55 -0500
- The "rope trick" works >great< if you can get a wrench cleanly on the crank nut. Might be tough to do on a 1500, though. It's nigh on impossible to access the crank pulley nut. You can turn it over w
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00802.html (8,674 bytes)
- 163. Request for help... (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 19:02:11 -0500
- I got the following message this evening. I'm going to try to help this kid out with figuring out what's wrong with the engine, but in case it really is toast, anybody have a line on a decent 1500 en
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00910.html (7,952 bytes)
- 164. RE: ARRGGHHH!!! Not Another $%&^ Noise ! (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:25:10 -0500
- Sounds a littel like my noise of a week or so ago. In my case it turned out to be U-joints. Chris Kotting ckotting@iwaynet.net
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00971.html (8,374 bytes)
- 165. RE: Wheels. (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 17:00:13 -0500
- Don't worry, we've already done the "Dumb Question" thread this week, you're safe. I'm sure of it. Yep. (4 x 4" = 4 x 101.6 mm) Enough to not be the best idea. Chris Kotting ckotting@iwaynet.net (A m
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00981.html (8,392 bytes)
- 166. RE: SUMMARY: Insurance for LBCs (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 07:29:05 -0400
- I've got to agree with Richard. Most homeowner's policies (at least all the ones I've seen) specifically exclude vehicles. Some even exclude the contents of the garage (whatever they are). As for ins
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00039.html (15,079 bytes)
- 167. Clutch replace (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Lowry <hotwheels@longviewtx.net>
- Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 23:03:38 -0500
- Oh well! It had to happen I guess. Cosmo the wonder car now has a real Clutch went out. I have good info that it is the original clutch and was in need of replacing anyhow. Just looking for any pitfa
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00068.html (8,379 bytes)
- 168. RE: MOSS UK address (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 07:38:29 -0400
- Here ya go: http://www.mossint.co.uk/ Chris Kotting ckotting@iwaynet.net On Friday, September 04, 1998 1:49 AM, Tim Jones [SMTP:Tjones@africon.co.za] wrote:
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00073.html (7,942 bytes)
- 169. Re: Clutch replace (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Lowry <hotwheels@longviewtx.net>
- Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 08:33:28 -0500
- I have excellent willpower! Cosmo is a daily driver and I will maintain him, but he will never become a trailer king. (Cosmo is not a she!) Nor will he become a wildly modified steet beast. I just wa
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00122.html (9,704 bytes)
- 170. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Lowry <hotwheels@longviewtx.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 22:08:22 -0500
- I must agree somewhat to the Ma and Pa tyoe of business. However I must also agree that when I am looking for 3 different type of springs and 8 nylock nuts and a variety of other odd items,Who among
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00168.html (12,704 bytes)
- 171. Re: Clutch replace (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Lowry <hotwheels@longviewtx.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 01:15:05 -0500
- When I started this thread about replacing the clutch in my 60 Bugeye I was ready to start......Then life showed up!! Since the clutch went many things have happened to delay even starting. In additi
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00228.html (10,727 bytes)
- 172. RE: Parts (no Home Depot contents) (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 07:37:29 -0400
- Has anybody thought about getting specific about what parts they have a problem with? (I.E. Not just which vendor, but what part, part #, etc?) Perhaps if some soul could put together a database/list
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00229.html (9,461 bytes)
- 173. RE: bugeye 500 miles (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 09:59:50 -0400
- Here's my post-500-mile procedure: (If anybody in the list sees a problem with this, let me know!) 1) Oil and Filter Change 2) Re-torque the head. (HOT, and you can do it while the oil drains) 3) Ad
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00231.html (8,449 bytes)
- 174. RE: bugeye 500 miles (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 15:48:24 -0400
- For the rest of you, those are Project Management buzzwords/techniques Chris Kotting ckotting@iwaynet.net
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00250.html (7,865 bytes)
- 175. Re: Speedo cable broke! (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Lowry <hotwheels@longviewtx.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 00:34:01 -0500
- A variation of an old trick for removing broken studs and bolts might work. A welder friend took a nut and welded up the hole over the broken stud. Worked like a charm! Due to the size and surroundin
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00296.html (9,849 bytes)
- 176. Re: side wings and console (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Lowry <hotwheels@longviewtx.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 02:31:10 -0500
- To find his page just go to PDLJMPR classifieds. You will find him listed there selling these items out of Rhode Island! Bruce Lowry
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00349.html (8,133 bytes)
- 177. RE: Oh Oh! (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 07:44:00 -0400
- Before you start yanking big heavy pieces out, make sure the clutch hydraulics are up to snuff. Signs of needing a clutch job are generally slippage and nasty smells, what you have sounds like a fai
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00454.html (8,217 bytes)
- 178. RE: Tyres (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:17:03 -0400
- Functionalist answer: The original factory size was a 145(/80)-13. (The "/80" is parentheses because it wasn't stated.) Theoretically the rolling diameter is: ((145mm * .80) x 2) + 13" = 22.134" (or
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00455.html (8,918 bytes)
- 179. RE: SICP Windshields (score: 1)
- Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 15:54:02 -0400
- Make that 8 left. I just ordered one. (Figuring that Alan wouldn't want to make a delivery trip to Ohio.) Chris Kotting ckotting@iwaynet.net from rivergate + $65 for the Datsun trans from pick and pu
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00475.html (8,695 bytes)
- 180. Re: Spongy Brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne Lowry <hotwheels@longviewtx.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 01:22:25 -0500
- I have noticed that sometimes, even with the greatest care taken, brakes will a bit spongy after a big fluid loss. I was at a loss until I let the car sit for 2 days untouched. Elves or something too
- /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00529.html (8,973 bytes)
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