- 21. wheel bolt pattern (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Sun, 05 Sep 1999 16:11:42 -0500
- 4 X 4": AH Sprite, Buick Skyhawk 75-81, Chevy Vega 71-81, Jensen Healey, Pontiac Sunbird 76-81 Astre 75-77 4 X 4.250" or 4 X 108MM (same thing): Audi Quattro 84-85, Ford Fairmont Mustang Tbird Pinto
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00297.html (7,731 bytes)
- 22. Oil pan? (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 Sep 1999 11:56:53 -0500
- Anyone got a good 1098 oil pan you want to be rid of? If so, I'd like to trade something for it. Make me an offer, you may surprise both of us. Cheers, Derf
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00319.html (6,542 bytes)
- 23. Lug nuts (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 Sep 1999 16:43:12 -0500
- Anyone got a source for mag style lug nuts for a Spridget? I need some. Cheers, Derf
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00324.html (6,437 bytes)
- 24. Car of Century (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 22:15:17 -0500
- I voted (only once) for Sprite. But, the Ford Model T would have to be the true car of the century. You can definitely see parallels with the Sprite, though: 4 cylinder, simple(substitute utilitarian
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00473.html (7,673 bytes)
- 25. Weber (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 21:15:35 -0500
- Anyone got a Weber DGV carb that you want to get rid of? I have a manifold, just no carb. Cheers, Derf
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00626.html (6,402 bytes)
- 26. stuff (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 21:56:07 -0500
- Anyone needing "stuff" from M*ss or VB, try BSCR.com. You may be pleasantly surprised. Tell them Derf sent you, you may get a better deal. Or, you may get "Who? Who's Derf?" Cheers, Derf
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00631.html (6,851 bytes)
- 27. HONK! (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 21:33:23 -0500
- The horn should ground through the mounting, I think. Remove the horn, sand the metal under the bolt head down to bare metal. Sand the area where the mount goes to the car down to bare metal. i.e. re
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00706.html (6,637 bytes)
- 28. turbo anyone? (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 16:41:27 -0500
- There's a turbo for sale on ebay, supposedly for an A-series. I have no interest, financially or otherwise. Cheers, Derf
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00960.html (7,559 bytes)
- 29. Re: turbo anyone? (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 20:40:09 -0500
- Oops! If I'd known a "lister" was already on it, I would've kept it hush-hush. I would bid on it, but it would crowd the Judson I just got. Cheers, Derf
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00984.html (8,168 bytes)
- 30. relay answer and question (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 12:31:07 -0500
- First, why are you using a realy on your fuel pump? Second, why a 30 amp? Bear in mind the KISS theory. The more connections/devices in a circuit, the more potential problems you will have. If you wa
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01022.html (7,982 bytes)
- 31. cam queries (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 18:50:03 -0500
- Hi list, I got a cam that I want to use in my 1275. However, I think it's a pin drive. It has a triangular kind of recess in the back end. There is also a pin in the box. It's a Crane cam. Can I use
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01068.html (7,001 bytes)
- 32. Souless? Soulless? Soul-less? (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 08:55:23 -0500
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- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01097.html (6,878 bytes)
- 33. B for sale (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 22:17:01 -0500
- No interest for me, yada, etc. I saw an MGB for sale in Jackson, MS today. It was actually in Ridgeland on Old Canton Road next to the Empress Chinese restaurant if anyone is interested in such thin
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01889.html (6,655 bytes)
- 34. Hot battery (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 00:06:18 -0500
- I saw your post on the Spridget list. IMHO a hot terminal would indicate a bad connection or bad battery. Remove and clean the connectors and posts. A good battery post cleaner is a sound investment
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00432.html (7,829 bytes)
- 35. Weber parts (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 22:41:16 -0500
- I'll let the cat out of the bag. Try webercarburetors.com. I think they're the most reasonably priced. Cheers, Derf
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00502.html (6,624 bytes)
- 36. 5 speed queries? (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:10:08 -0500
- I saw a message on the Spridget list and I have a similar question. I'm soon upgrading to a Rivergate kit. I bought the kit without the clutch disk after calling Autozone to price 210 clutch parts.
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00539.html (7,183 bytes)
- 37. wire size (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:19:10 -0500
- Always use stranded wire in cars. Without a soliloquy(sp?) on wire, use 16 gauge. If you want a little overkill, use 14 gauge. 12 gauge is too big. Most cars seem to have 10 gauge feeding the fuse p
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00542.html (7,620 bytes)
- 38. head alert (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:40:40 -0500
- There's a head for sale on ebay, item number 149351517. It's of no interest to me. But it looks like aluminum. And it's currently $49! The seller isn't sure what it's for. If anyone has time/inclinat
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00956.html (7,661 bytes)
- 39. Re: head alert (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 12:26:19 -0500
- No, it's for a 4 cylinder. 6 cylinders use at least 12 valves. This head has uses only 8 valves. It does, however have 4 intake and 4 exhaust ports. Jag maybe? Still for $49 plus shipping, if no one
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00975.html (8,987 bytes)
- 40. Re: dizzy (score: 1)
- Author: derfman <derfman@eatel.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 19:28:01 -0500
- Points? I suggest you get a Crane XR-700 kit. I think they go for $89 or so. It's well worth it. The dizzy I have doesn't have the squarish cam that opens the points. Maybe someone on the list can s
- /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00998.html (6,921 bytes)
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