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21. Observations on replacing 1500 main bearings/ thrsut washers. (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:05:54 -0500 (EST); Me again, I had followed this excellent procedure: http://www.wideopenwest.com/~kottage/tech/1500_bearings.html However, here are a couple of observations. Please bear in mind I am not a mechanic and; /html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00781.html (8,209 bytes)
22. Fan belt - doesn't fit (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 19:42:50 -0500 (EST); Hi Folks, I just noticed that the fan belt is worn out and about to go. (man, I could have sworn I only put that on last year) Anyways, I dig out a new one that I had got from Victoria British a whil; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00007.html (7,238 bytes)
23. Re: Fan belt - doesn't fit (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 21:04:25 -0500 (EST); Many thanks for the email Peter. Saved me making a fool of myself. I've taken another look at the setup and it seems to me I might get it on if the bolt securing the stay to the head is loosened, po; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00011.html (8,331 bytes)
24. Possible to remove hood/bonnet by oneself? (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2007 19:32:49 -0500 (GMT-05:00); Hi Folks, Here is my next project: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a241/AdrianJones34/ProjectCar1.jpg Would it be possible to remove the hood by myself? I could invite the neighbour over to help bu; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00077.html (8,551 bytes)
25. Was hood removal - now what to do about this frame rust (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2007 20:09:41 -0500 (EST); Thanks to all the folks who responded to my question about removing the hood. As everybody said, it was a piece of cake. I'm now looking at the rust areas and would like your help again in deciding; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00150.html (8,720 bytes)
26. Leakdown test and compression readings (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:19:05 -0500 (EST); Hi Folks, I'm still pondering the rust problems with the 1275 restoration. Meanwhile, this morning I played around with a Cylinder Leakdown Tester - on sale from Harbour Fright for $40. (This consist; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00573.html (8,291 bytes)
27. More on the leak down test on 1275 engine (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:30:31 -0500 (GMT-05:00); Nothing definite, I'm afraid. First off, the Harbor Fright tester broke the second time I used it. Took it back for a replacement and that broke too. The first dial (psi) seems to be working OK but t; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00902.html (8,233 bytes)
28. Leaky Stromberg (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 12:30:12 -0500 (GMT-05:00); Hi Folks, The 1500 Midget has been pressed into getting me to work, despite it being freezing weather here in NC. Unfortunately, the ZS (with manual choke) has decided to leak fuel. This weekend I cl; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00130.html (7,105 bytes)
29. Leaky ZS carb - update (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:42:05 -0500 (GMT-05:00); Well, I replaced the big O ring in the plug that goes in the base of the carb but no joy. Still leaking. Here's the clue though - it doesn't leak as the engine is running and then, after the engine i; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00518.html (6,589 bytes)
30. [Spridgets] Gearbox noise? (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:05:23 -0400 (EDT); Hi folks, This is in a 1500 Midget. There is a continuous noise, getting louder by the day, that is hard to describe. Sort of a cross between a whistle and a gargle. Sitting in the car, it semms it i; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00158.html (7,303 bytes)
31. [Spridgets] Gearbox noise - fixed (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:34:05 -0400 (GMT-04:00); Hi Folks, You may remember I heard a funny whistling/gargling noise noise coming from location of the radio. So I was thinking it was the gearbox, seeing that is directly below the radio. Well, I dis; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00456.html (6,916 bytes)
32. [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing procedure! (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:09:16 -0400 (GMT-04:00); Hi Folks, Just yesterday I passed a lady cradling her infant in her arms. Nothing wrong with that but she was driving a big SUV at the time. Which got me thinking that I need to tune up this MG in ca; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00458.html (8,449 bytes)
33. [Spridgets] Pertronix and plug gaps (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 07:57:24 -0400 (GMT-04:00); I got this reply back from Pertronix: "You may use the Lucas sports coil without using a ballast resistor and you may also increase the plug gap up to 0.010 above original specifications." OK, so wha; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00041.html (7,634 bytes)
34. [Spridgets] Metal repair (score: 1): Author: Adrian Jones <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:24:27 -0400 (GMT-04:00); OK, some bonehead questions: Where would you go for this sheetmetal and what do you ask for (type of metal and thickness)? b Or you can buy a sill and just cut out the part you needb What kind of a; /html/spridgets/2008-07/msg00480.html (7,266 bytes)

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