- 1. Re: Whyisit - Rear hubs leaking (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:00:01 +0000
- Check out Loctite 660 or 680 for retaining "cylindrical assemblies". http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_us/index.cfm?&pageid=114&layout=3 -- Original message -- Your messages not reaching the
- /html/spridgets/2005-03/msg00200.html (8,363 bytes)
- 2. Re: Compressor (buying) help wanted (score: 1)
- Author: "John D'Agostino" <john.dagostino@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 06:32:59 -0500
- I have had a Quincy 5HP 80 gallon compressor for about 15 years now. It's an industrial model that I bought used and I do a lot of sandblasting and painting with it. I changed the oil once in it, st
- /html/spridgets/2005-03/msg00339.html (9,560 bytes)
- 3. Re: Help! - Car transporter needed in the USA (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 20:23:30 +0000
- In January bought a 1968 Impaler convertible that I needed shipped to Massachusetts from Ohio. I called a bunch of haulers and got prices all over the map. The first guy I lined up went to get the c
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00459.html (7,631 bytes)
- 4. Re: Painting? (score: 1)
- Author: "John D'Agostino" <john.dagostino@comcast.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 18:06:45 -0500
- I've painted a bunch of fiberglass cars over the years, so I've learned to screw things up, then fix them. You only need to strip it if it's badly deteriorated. If it's the original paint, not check
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00645.html (8,938 bytes)
- 5. Re: Midget E brake links needed (score: 1)
- Author: "John D'Agostino" <john.dagostino@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:42:30 -0400
- I may have a set on a spare steel wheel axle, I'll take a look and let you John are too 1/2" links
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg01084.html (7,630 bytes)
- 6. Re: windshield polishing; anything work? (score: 1)
- Author: John.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 17:51:21 +0000
- I tried one of those polishing kits on my Daimler windshield. It didn't do a thing. Maybe it was me, I don't know, but I abandoned it after a couple of hours. However, in Massachusetts a scratched o
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg01206.html (7,431 bytes)
- 7. Re: aluminum polish (score: 1)
- Author: "John D'Agostino" <john.dagostino@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 07:35:16 -0400
- I've had good luck polishing aluminum with Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish. Cape Cod polishing cloths work pretty well also. J some and
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg01236.html (7,593 bytes)
- 8. fresh air (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 15:56:36 +0000
- Just wondering, but now that my Sprite (68) is driveable, what can I use for the fresh air intake tube for the heater? Moss sells a tube, but do youse guys recommend something I can pick up locally?
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00093.html (6,469 bytes)
- 9. Re: fresh air (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 18:02:44 +0000
- Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like its dryer duct or the dust removal hose. We have some here at work for ventilation that might be the same thing, I'll have to see if there are any "scraps" arou
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00100.html (6,822 bytes)
- 10. Re: Chassis Number Plates (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 17:29:17 +0000
- Check out these guys. I have not purchased anything from them, but it looks like they can stamp ID plates. http://www.clarkespares.com/carparts.html John
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00356.html (7,171 bytes)
- 11. low oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 17:59:54 +0000
- Seems to be a bit slow today here at work, which has me thinking about the lack of oil pressure I'm seeing in the Sprite. It's a 1968 1275 motor. It runs fine, does not burn oil, the valves were don
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00489.html (7,767 bytes)
- 12. Re: low oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 19:48:47 +0000
- Hi Bob. You pretty much know everything I know. The car was nearly scrapped having sat for at least twenty years, at least that's what I suspect from the newspapers that were jammed into the rocker p
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00497.html (7,812 bytes)
- 13. Re: low oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 20:06:22 +0000
- Hi Frank. I did put a washer between the spring and nut to see if it would make any difference. I haven't been able to really check it because it's been raining for a week straight! Thanks for the ti
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00502.html (7,557 bytes)
- 14. Re: low oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 20:23:56 +0000
- Hi Peter. Guess I better just do it and get it over with. Can you recommend good bearings and oil pump? Thanks, J
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00507.html (7,389 bytes)
- 15. Re: low oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "John D'Agostino" <john.dagostino@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 19:56:55 -0400
- Hi Bob. If you are interested in seeing the car, this is a project for an HTML class I just finished. You can check out some stuff I've fixed up, some good, some fair, I left out the Porsches, didn't
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00525.html (8,205 bytes)
- 16. Re: Pictures of Team OSHIT's BABE Rallye Car. (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 17:56:25 +0000
- Car looks great, nice job! Have fun on the rallye. j
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00633.html (8,200 bytes)
- 17. Re: Generator bench test (score: 1)
- Author: "John D'Agostino" <john.dagostino@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 06:29:16 -0400
- The easiest way to check a generator that I've found is to put +12 volts to the terminal from the battery, ground to the case. It should turn like a motor, if it does it's most likely good. J 14-18?
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00535.html (8,128 bytes)
- 18. Re: Off-idle (score: 1)
- Author: "John D'Agostino" <john.dagostino@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 21:13:58 -0400
- Unscrew the dashpot plunger and lift the dashpot by hand to see if it's sticking. If it is not, I will bet that your throttle linkage is opening the rear carb before opening the front one which woul
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg01073.html (7,983 bytes)
- 19. Re: Hose Dressing?? (score: 1)
- Author: john.dagostino@comcast.net
- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:28:38 +0000
- I use antiseize compound on the inside of the hoses. Nothing on thermostat housings so when you need to change thermostats you won't need to scrape it off. Or if you feel you need something, Aviation
- /html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00668.html (7,276 bytes)
- 20. Re: How much primer? (score: 1)
- Author: "John D'Agostino" <john.dagostino@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 19:56:26 -0400
- A gallon of primer and a gallon of paint should do it. Cheaper by the gallon
- /html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00120.html (7,045 bytes)
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