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21. Ribcase tranny overhaul (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 06:21:25 -0600; My bug-eye with a ribcase trans pops out of first gear. I'm told first is likely worn. Is there someone out there who specializes in repairing these things? My Tiger has a Ford Toploader tranny and t; /html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00000.html (6,511 bytes)
22. Fulcrum pin removal - clueless as usual (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 22:54:45 -0600; I've been battling a nearly frozen spindle. I've tried to remove the fulcrum pin at the base of the kingpin without success. I've removed the small pin that locks the fulcrum pin in place, and I can; /html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00047.html (8,237 bytes)
23. Brake question from Clueless (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 23:04:29 -0600; Please correct me if I'm wrong, but it appears to me the two brake cylinders on each front wheel of an early bug-eye are identical (other than being either right hand or left hand). I see only one ki; /html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00115.html (6,788 bytes)
24. Rear hub oil leak (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2006 18:14:27 -0600; While examining the rear brakes on the bug-eye I found a minor oil leak at the right hub. It appears the only oil seals are an O-ring and the hub/shaft joint gasket. Is there any place else it could; /html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00329.html (6,589 bytes)
25. 1-7/8" socket (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:43:42 -0600; Next project is to remove the rear hub to replace the oil seal. I need a 1-7/8" socket to remove the nut. Not a tool I own or am likely to ever use again. Anybody rent these things? Jim Pickard B9473; /html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00597.html (6,836 bytes)
26. Clueless - hub puller (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:27:41 -0600; I got a 1-7/8" socket and removed the nut on the rear hub. Now I need a hub puller to get to the oil seal. Where do I get a hub puller? The guy at Autozone was even more clueless than I am. Jim Picka; /html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00773.html (6,707 bytes)
27. Next step for clueless - bearing removal (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 12:53:46 -0600; I'm trying to replace the oil seal in one of the rear hubs and it has been quite an ordeal and learning experience. I've finally managed to remove the hub. Now the manual says to press out the bearin; /html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00805.html (7,000 bytes)
28. Bleeding the brakes (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 06:39:43 -0600; We've pumped over a quart of brake fluid through the bug-eye's system and have fresh fluid at all four wheels. Yet there still appears to be air in the system, as the pedal goes nearly to the floor o; /html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00001.html (6,722 bytes)
29. Carpet recommendation (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 20:39:37 -0600; I order an OEM carpet set for my bugeye, and I'm not pleased with the quality or the number of uncovered metal surfaces remaining. Can anyone recommend a good quality carpet set that covers the entir; /html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00106.html (6,696 bytes)
30. Oil capacity (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 22:39:38 -0600; Another basic question, as I can't find it in the shop manual. What is the oil capacity of the 1275 engine? Thanks. Jim Pickard B9473298 ('65 Tiger) AN5L/12109 ('59 Sprite) 2003 Mini Cooper Lafayette; /html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00116.html (6,481 bytes)
31. Top available (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 22:46:00 -0600; Ok, here is the story. When I bought my bug-eye the PO threw in a brand new top. Of course, there was no top frame, so it has been sitting in the sealed box. Now that I have a frame (thank you very m; /html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00156.html (6,992 bytes)
32. Correct top (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:53:23 -0600; I need help in selecting the correct top to order for my Bug-eye. It is registered as a 1959, but that is dubious. More importantly, it is AN5L/12109, but with the variety of parts on this puppy, I'm; /html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00161.html (7,128 bytes)
33. Ribcase tranny overhaul (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2006 06:21:25 -0600; My bug-eye with a ribcase trans pops out of first gear. I'm told first is likely worn. Is there someone out there who specializes in repairing these things? My Tiger has a Ford Toploader tranny and t; /html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00863.html (7,030 bytes)
34. Brake cylinder question (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 06:34:19 -0600; I've finally got both rear oil seals changed. First one took well over a week - mostly gathering the right tools and information. The other side only took an hour and a half! One last set of question; /html/spridgets/2006-11/msg01147.html (6,894 bytes)
35. New top (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:59:33 -0600; The new top for my Bug-eye arrived today, and of course, it lacks the metal pieces. Obviously I'm supposed to re-use the old ones, except I don't have them. Can someone send me the dimensions so I ca; /html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00333.html (6,560 bytes)
36. What are these bolts for? (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 12:41:25 -0600; There are four 1/2" bolts with large washers mounted through the inside rear fenders of my bug-eye, two on each side. Nothing is attached to them. I'm guessing they are for mounting shoulder harnesse; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00182.html (6,761 bytes)
37. Bug-eye gas pedal (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:37:54 -0600; I'm installing a gas pedal in the bug-eye. There are no holes in the floor for it. There is a little triangle shaped piece of metal welded to the floor. Does the pedal screw to the floor in front of; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00783.html (6,690 bytes)
38. bug-eye gas pedal update (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 08:06:04 -0600; Thanks to this list, my problem was easily solved. Someone mentioned the welded on nuts under the car for the gas pedal mount. I looked under the car, and sure enough, there they were. And there were; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00957.html (7,133 bytes)
39. side curtain restoration (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:44:28 -0600; I'm getting near the end of the bug-eye restoration. I'm working on the side curtains now. All I have are the frames, one piece of Plexiglas, and some shot weather-stripping. So I need lots of help.; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg01155.html (7,091 bytes)
40. Felt source? (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 22:11:31 -0600; I'm nearly finished with the side curtain restoration. Last step is to put felt in the tracks. Unfortunately, the trip to the local fabric store was not very successful. The hobby felt they stock is; /html/spridgets/2007-01/msg01307.html (6,479 bytes)

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