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81. Re: [Spridgets] what's the story on Moss' (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:06:27 -0600
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/html/spridgets/2008-01/msg01008.html (9,882 bytes)

82. Re: [Spridgets] Jaguar and Rover sold.. (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:10:41 -0600
I was discussing this with the wife earlier. She was asking, if the legendary Jaguar engine had a DOHC head, will the Tata version have a DOT head? I love that woman. David Littlefield ______________
/html/spridgets/2008-01/msg01441.html (7,828 bytes)

83. [Spridgets] A Decent Proposal / Midget Racecar for Sale (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 05:46:02 -0600
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Sprite both VARAC at Mosport and SVRA at Mid-Ohio have Sprite/Midget features at their races this year. OK, here's the deal. Let's do BOTH Mosport and Mi
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00072.html (7,195 bytes)

84. Re: [Spridgets] Windage tray (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:49:23 -0600
I have successfully used the Winners Circle competition oil pan on several cars over the past 6 years. It has "wings" and a windage area with a trap door. I know of at least a dozen other Midgets th
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00127.html (8,246 bytes)

85. Re: [Spridgets] transportation companies (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:20:24 -0600
--==0234133143== Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1250 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Intercity Intercity And my third choice: Intercity On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:43:20 -0700 "Ed Townley" <hea
/html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00699.html (7,891 bytes)

86. Re: [Spridgets] Isuzu starter (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 20:44:36 -0600
The motors are the same. The difference is the "head" of the starter. The Gustafson version has a head that keeps the motor close to the car's engine. The Isuzu trooper version has a head that has th
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00155.html (9,596 bytes)

87. Re: [Spridgets] Doublebearing hubs (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 20:13:46 -0600
These things are notorious leakers. I finally gave up on a set that I bought used (not Winners Circle, but another design). You pretty much have to start by putting speedisleeves on the axles to giv
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00215.html (8,167 bytes)

88. [Spridgets] Thread size (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:32:41 -0600
What is the thread size for the oil cooler fitting in the block? What is the thread size for the cooling hose that connects to it? Thanks! David _______________________________________________ Suppor
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00550.html (6,182 bytes)

89. Re: [Spridgets] nur sixe for ribcage gearbox.. (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:23:21 -0600
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/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00630.html (7,812 bytes)

90. Re: [Spridgets] ground straps (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:01:58 -0600
I don't know if it moved around during the model run, but my 70's Midgets have it going from a bolt in a threaded hole underneath the chassis to the lower slave cylinder mount. On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00028.html (7,273 bytes)

91. Re: [Spridgets] How to press bearing into doublebearing hub (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 16:22:16 -0600
I use something called Loctite 680 Retaining Compound when installing bearings. It is supposed secure the bearing, particularly when it is a looser fit. It won't keep a really loose bearing from spi
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00063.html (8,504 bytes)

92. Re: [Spridgets] Rear Axel Question (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:03:14 -0500
7/16" studs is a common upgrade for a race car. I've got 7/16" studs all around on my racer. Sounds like someone replaced the hubs with 3/8" studs after they were done racing, which I can confirm is
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00250.html (8,258 bytes)

93. Re: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:43:37 -0500
The flat floor E-Types are worth a bit more. I've got one. However, this one isn't a flat floor, according to the seller. This is a easily a $100k+ restoration effort. The car could be sold for $120k
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00272.html (8,684 bytes)

94. Re: [Spridgets] Tranny leak (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:25:34 -0500
Most logical culprits are the front plate and the rear oil seal. You can tell which one by where the leak is. If it is coming out of the bell housing, then it has to do with the plate that goes arou
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00443.html (8,714 bytes)

95. Re: [Spridgets] Different brake question (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:30:32 -0500
Here is the legendary John Twist's answer to this question: http://universitymotorsltd.com/qa-display.php/681 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/dona
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00692.html (8,177 bytes)

96. Re: [Spridgets] tranny (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 19:34:13 -0500
I use the hose clamp, as well, although I notch it so I can put one ball in then turn the notch to each hole to put in the next two. On Mon, 05 May 2008 17:41:22 -0400 Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcas
/html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00137.html (7,553 bytes)

97. Re: [Spridgets] Two questions (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 21:04:38 -0500
Usually the fulcrum pin is stuck because it is bent. What I do is get a thin cutoff wheel and carefully cut through the pin on both sides of the king pin. That will get the king pin out of the way an
/html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00338.html (7,327 bytes)

98. Re: [Spridgets] Honda CV Joint (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 22:43:32 -0500
I think $180 just to replace the boots is too much to spend for what you get. If it were me, I'd buy the rebuilt axles and replace them altogether myself and be done with it. She may end up keeping t
/html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00213.html (9,950 bytes)

99. Re: [Spridgets] Jaguar Question (score: 1)
Author: "dmeadow@juno.com" <dmeadow@juno.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:10:13 GMT
I'm also looking at buying a used Jag, though XJ8. Consumer Reports generally rates the newer-era Jags at about the same as BMW for repair history. Both BMW and Jaguar are rated better than Mercedes.
/html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00247.html (8,567 bytes)

100. Re: [Spridgets] engine pull (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 06:28:52 -0500
I'm constantly pulling engines on the racecar, so I'm always looking for ways to make it easier. I cut a slot in the top bolt hole in the slave cylinder. I put the top bolt in the transmission case b
/html/spridgets/2008-06/msg00277.html (8,922 bytes)


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