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21. RE: New Spridget Tires (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 17:17:28 -0800
I have Bridgestone Potenza RE910 175/75R13 on my Lotus Seven. Should work quite well on a Spridget. JLC in San Diego
/html/spridgets/2006-11/msg01111.html (6,699 bytes)

22. RE: I miss my Midget (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 20:21:39 -0800
Hmmm.... I also live in so Cal, and I never bother putting the top on my LBC. Last time I took my car out was this morning. When it gets chilly, I just don gloves and wolly hat! I actually enjoy driv
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00388.html (7,583 bytes)

23. Re: wheels and tires (score: 1)
Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:52:41 -0800
Quite a shame Revolution is out of business - I had two sets of 5.5x13 of their four-spoke wheels on my Bugeye, special order by the previous owner. Kind of pricey, but they looked good on the Bugeye
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00314.html (7,674 bytes)

24. Re:LBC but not spridgets (score: 1)
Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 8:44:19 -0800
Hi... Funny thing about my Lotus/Ford Twin Cam equipped LBC happening - it revs perfect till 6,000 rpm... lots of power as usual... then as soon as I get over 6,000 rpm, sputter, backfire, etc. I use
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00745.html (6,700 bytes)

25. RE: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 12:32:06 -0700
Just wondering. I am using Mobil 1 (15W-50) in my LBC. I used Castrol GTX 20W-50 for the first 3000 miles or so after engine rebuild. My question is this. I wondered if I should try a non-API certif
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00034.html (8,487 bytes)

26. RE: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:10:58 -0700
Glen, Interesting... where did you read about the flat-tappet cam problem? I'll check the Shell Rotella specs, as mentioned by Lester. That's one oil I never used. JLC
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00038.html (7,829 bytes)

27. RE: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 14:04:22 -0700
Wow! Thanks Billy and Glen, I am sure that will give me all the info I Regards from JLC
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00041.html (7,569 bytes)

28. RE: Totally OT- fashion! (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:06:53 -0700
Hmmmm.... don't mix up your nationalities, Buster. I know some of the Italians you mention, others I don't. I know three which are French, not Italians. Coco Chanel, of "number 5" perfume fame, was m
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00101.html (8,205 bytes)

29. RE: Midget Dyno Results & Questions (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:55:56 -0700
Years ago, I was told that a loss of of power of 20 to 30% from flywheel to rear wheels is quite normal. I don't know if this is right, but my present LBC engine falls within the given range: At 6400
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00588.html (8,212 bytes)

30. RE: England/motorbikes/guns/very little LBC content! (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:45:30 -0700
Michael wrote: In England the word was, at one time, used as a mild swear word. So, a person might, for example, say: "Keep your flaming mouth shut". It's interesting that an "old" word is now being
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00702.html (9,081 bytes)

31. RE: lbc content (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:09:39 -0700
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_British_Car please feel free to edit and expand this "definition" .. i left things out, i got things wrong.. ... lets let the world KNOW what an lbc IS.. -- -- Gre
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00705.html (8,010 bytes)

32. RE: lbc content (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:34:00 -0700
<<...qualifies as a Little British Car.>> Aston Martin DB-4 Zagato comes to mind, Jac!! -- Hey, that's a Big British Car in my book! ... and I forgot the three wheelers. One of my friends had one, as
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00709.html (7,743 bytes)

33. RE: lbc content (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:40:16 -0700
Dave G wrote: Not forgetting the Rochdale Olympic and The Cannon. I had the pleasure of building the former and racing the latter... But I think I'll ignore the infamous Bond and Regent. (Watch Mr. B
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00710.html (7,561 bytes)

34. RE: lbc content (score: 1)
Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 9:35:38 -0400
Sounds like great fun! Pity you don't have any pictures of the Cannon.
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00729.html (8,776 bytes)

35. Re: Re[2]: An e-mail coupled with a sincere apology (score: 1)
Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 9:49:32 -0400
Oh yeah! JLC
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00730.html (8,011 bytes)

36. Re: We tight engine rebuilding (score: 1)
Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:51:07 -0700
The PO of my LBC fitted a new oil pump because the gauge read low - and found out there was no change in the readings on the gauge after changing the pump. Down to 5 psi idling in hot weather, max 50
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00997.html (8,600 bytes)

37. Re: We tight engine rebuilding (score: 1)
Author: <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:28:08 -0700
Forgot that! Thanks for pointing it out. JLC
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01000.html (7,863 bytes)

38. RE: Alternator set up (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:59:18 -0700
Hi... I am thinking of modifiying my Lotus Seven charging system from the original dynamo to an alternator. I remember some of you may be running small japanese alternators on your Spridgets. What ar
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01080.html (6,296 bytes)

39. RE: Electronic ignition question (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:10:36 -0800
Seems my electronic ignition (Pertonix Ignitor first series, bought in 2002) is on the blink... so it is time to replace it. Suggestions? Stick to the Ignitor, go for a Crane, or? Is there something
/html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00181.html (7,752 bytes)

40. RE: Electronic ignition question (score: 1)
Author: "Jacques Le Clainche" <hobbycars@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 18:08:51 -0800
I'm sure the 7000 one will easily fill your requirements. That's my vote. -- Thanks, Paul. Help appreciated! First I need to check if I do not have a problem with the ground braid from the points pla
/html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00185.html (8,390 bytes)

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