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281. RE: HOORAY!! (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 11:34:51 -0500
YES! That's what this list is all about. Good man, Les! As for the carbs: In my experience, any SU that has had gas in it, then has sat dry for an appreciable period of time, leaks like a sieve. If t
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00259.html (11,190 bytes)

282. RE: Assorted 1500 questions (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 08:30:13 -0500
When you say that you "stripped it" do you mean that you stripped the threads, or that you stripped the hex? On Wednesday, March 18, 1998 11:28 PM, Mymgmidget [SMTP:Mymgmidget@aol.com] wrote:
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00343.html (7,982 bytes)

283. RE: [Fwd: mark 3 1275] (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 07:30:40 -0500
Tell your buddy to start by checking (and/or reconnecting) the PCV system. If he's venting to atmosphere, that could be a major source of the problem. (The slight vacuum created by the PCV system he
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00385.html (7,738 bytes)

284. RE: Transmission Lubricants Discussion (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 12:17:44 -0500
After reading all the discussion about transmission lubricants, I decided to check the factory manual (reprints) that I have, and have the following caveat to report (MIDGET 1500 OWNERS, LISTEN UP!).
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00396.html (7,450 bytes)

285. Thermostats and gaskets (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 12:28:05 -0500
A note to 1500cc Midget owners: If you're looking to replace the thermostat and associated gasket, pay attention to what the parts person hands you. If (s)he looked it up under MG, there's a good cha
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00397.html (7,444 bytes)

286. RE: More Questions (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 07:48:11 -0500
Join the club. A couple of theories prevail about this. One that seems likely is that after many miles of 1 occupant driving, the chassis takes a "set" Haven't found a solution yet. Chris Kotting ck
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00493.html (7,641 bytes)

287. Re: Bodywork and Painting (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Sun, 01 Feb 1998 18:17:32 -0500
I second that motion. A good MIG welder (or even a wire-feed welder) can do wonderful bodywork, with a little care. They aren't terribly expensive, and once you have one, and have praciced a little,
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00010.html (8,891 bytes)

288. RE: Observation (true story!) (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 1998 12:59:56 -0500
It isn't bore, stroke, or even RPM's. It all comes down to the skill of the (You knew SOMEBODY was going to say it, sooner or later!) Chris Kotting ckotting@iwaynet.net On Monday, February 02, 1998 1
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00022.html (8,071 bytes)

289. RE: Reaming Kingpins (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 1998 09:28:30 -0500
VB course, Hmmmm. I'll have to try that one. the push out The new The latter is correct. Press out the old, press in the new, then ream. adjustable, GAAAA! (General expression of panic.) DON'T USE AN
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00068.html (8,762 bytes)

290. Re: Slow Oil Pressure (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Thu, 05 Feb 1998 05:15:42 -0500
As I recall, the conclusion reached previously was that the oil filter is generally the culprit. Some have a valve that prevents the draining of the filter, but some of them don't work too well, some
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00091.html (9,174 bytes)

291. RE: Slow Oil Pressure (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 16:10:09 -0500
Usually around $2.50 US. Then again, I buy a bunch whenever they're on $15CDN? That's robbery. Just for fun, ask for a filter for a Geo Metro at the same time as you ask for a Midget 1500 filter. At
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00100.html (8,598 bytes)

292. Re: oil dipstick tube question (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Feb 1998 08:37:11 -0500
I had the same problem until I replaced the right side engine mount. The heat from the catalytic converter kills the rubber on that pretty quickly, and it collapses, which lets the engine drop a bit
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00176.html (8,914 bytes)

293. RE: Crank bolt (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 1998 09:00:32 -0500
On my VW Bug, I once had to do the same thing, except I ended up tying the pipe onto the breaker bar, and rolling the car down a hill. End of the pipe swings around until it hits the pavement WHAM!.
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00211.html (8,361 bytes)

294. RE: Left Lane Cruiser! (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 1998 07:58:40 -0500
Not to start another "rubber vs. chrome bumper" argument, but the 1500 Midget in stock trim has a published top speed of 105 mph. I've personally verified that 100 mph is possible. Noisy, but possibl
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00238.html (9,429 bytes)

295. RE: Troubles with Tacho (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 07:33:57 -0500
Daryl's right. As I recall the change is simply to mount the loop the other way around. (I.E. Looking at the back of the tach, put a masking tape flag on the part of the wire that leaves the loop to
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00295.html (11,517 bytes)

296. RE: Troubles with Tacho (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 10:23:11 -0500
I think that depends on the tach. As I recall, some of them have the pickup internally, you have to open things up and do minor surgery. Others have the external loop that can just be turned around.
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00298.html (14,043 bytes)

297. RE: Stumble on Startup (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 12:40:51 -0500
Did you put oil in the dampers on the carbs?
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00302.html (7,779 bytes)

298. RE: it figures!!! (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 1998 15:45:35 -0500
On Tuesday, February 17, 1998 2:11 PM, robert weeks [SMTP:robert@woozy.com] <SNIP> Nope. Not unless you've got the "spiders" in the diff welded up. A differential is designed to allow the rear wheels
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00411.html (8,519 bytes)

299. RE: Midget Conspiracy? (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 08:18:54 -0500
I don't know, how tall are you? <chuckle> On Wednesday, February 18, 1998 7:55 AM, J. Adrian Barnes [SMTP:adrian@icx.net] wrote:
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00429.html (9,476 bytes)

300. RE: Midget Conspiracy? (score: 1)
Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 11:30:00 -0500
Just out of curiosity, I checked out this guy's homepage (just drop the "/mgcar.html" off the end). What do you expect for someone who considers hate and paranoia viable lifestyle choices? As for me:
/html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00436.html (10,771 bytes)

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