- 1. gift sprite (score: 1)
- Author: Jim & Lonnie Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1999 07:00:19 -0600
- How much do I have to pledge to get a coffee cup or T-shirt? How about a musical CD entitled "On the road again" by Frank and George , the Jersey Boys. Add $10 from me! ($25 if someone will send me a
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00525.html (8,607 bytes)
- 2. Re: gift sprite (score: 1)
- Author: Jim & Lonnie Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1999 19:22:02 -0600
- Believe it or not, I already received (and accepted) an offer for TWO! I won't reveal the identity of the generous lister but I am grateful! $25 from me it is if/when the deal goes through! (BTW: I m
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00566.html (9,647 bytes)
- 3. Gift Sprite GO! (score: 1)
- Author: Jim & Lonnie Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 10:15:28 -0600
- If the price is right for what it IS, then go for it! If he is thoroughly offended and refuses to speak to us, I will volunteer to go remove it from the premises ;-) (I only live 3 hours away from Ro
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00601.html (6,710 bytes)
- 4. Re: REsale (score: 1)
- Author: James Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1998 06:03:21 -0500
- That is definitely the path I was on before I got some support from theweb (ie Les Myers "Puddlejumpers" site). I had about $3000 invested in the most awful looking pile of parts. It sat in the garag
- /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00305.html (8,702 bytes)
- 5. How to test sticking caliper? (score: 1)
- Author: James Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Mar 1998 08:31:52 -0600
- I have read the recent thread regarding disk-brake calipers that grab and don't let go. I have this problem on a non-LBC and was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to narrow it down between the
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00379.html (6,975 bytes)
- 6. Details, Details (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 20:47:43 -0800
- Happy New Year Spridgeteers! I have gotten a lot done this week re-assembling the former basket-case. I hope to be trying to start her on Saturday! I have a couple of questions for those who have com
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00000.html (6,688 bytes)
- 7. Re: Details... (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 04:00:26 -0800
- Oh THERE it is! The shop put a nice plastic cap over it and I painted it green. Just have to hook up the cooling system and some jury rigged wiring and I should be able to hear the melodious tones of
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00009.html (6,823 bytes)
- 8. If you feel like answering... (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jan 1998 05:27:44 -0800
- Hi All, More bits and pieces: 1. My '69 Sprite has a two-groove pulley behind the fan. There appears to never have been an air pump. Kosher? 2. On the little plate that bolts on the water pump and su
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00045.html (8,009 bytes)
- 9. More little questions (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jan 1998 07:32:00 -0800
- Hi Folks, Another little question: Does the pipe that goes under the radiator use the same bolts as the steering rack? Does the heater pipe that travels on the manifold side of the engine bolt to the
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00054.html (7,361 bytes)
- 10. Thanks everybody (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Fri, 02 Jan 1998 10:54:43 -0800
- Thanks to everyone for the "automotive lamaze" class! Last few bolts tomorrow morning. Look for a thumbs up/down message tomorrow evening! Jim (breathing steadily) '69 Sprite MKIV
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00064.html (6,659 bytes)
- 11. NOT a doorstop, NOT a paperweight!!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Sat, 03 Jan 1998 05:50:04 -0800
- WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!! ATTENTION ALL SPRIDGENAUTS!!! THE '69 RUNS!!!!!!!! Well, not perfectly, but she has a pulse! It was kind of an abbreviated test because of some small problems. I gerryrigged
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00083.html (7,827 bytes)
- 12. Update! (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Jan 1998 01:15:06 -0800
- Hi folks! I figured out why I wasn't getting any fuel. I had a leak in the compression fitting within the gas tank. Apparently boiling the tank didn't hurt a thing. I put some Marvel Mystery Oil in t
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00102.html (6,966 bytes)
- 13. Smoooooth! (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Jan 1998 05:27:53 -0800
- These Sprites have quite a nice growl to them! My 1275 is idling (really fast) but smooth since I advanced the timing. I have some studying to do in order to tune her up properly. I'm happier than a
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00112.html (6,649 bytes)
- 14. Re: Midget (MK III) Interior (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jan 1998 21:56:42 -0800
- Using a router to make a shallow V-notch might help you make a really professional looking job. Fill the V with adhesive and bend it. Maybe? Jim Henderson, Sprite MKIV
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00365.html (7,652 bytes)
- 15. Re: Homebrew Eezibleed (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jan 1998 22:00:20 -0800
- Does anyone know of jars that match the size/thread of the master cylinders? Skippy penut butter? Vlasic pickels? Seems like a great idea if you have spare caps. Would be nice to not have to cannibal
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00366.html (8,268 bytes)
- 16. Hydraulics bleeding (score: 1)
- Author: jphender@inav.net
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 08:00:10 -0600 (CST)
- I had a terrible time bleeding the clutch system until I removed the bleeder from the slave cylinder and found it to be full of crud. Then using the open-depress-close-release method worked well. Jim
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00044.html (6,658 bytes)
- 17. RE: Trivia (score: 1)
- Author: jphender@inav.net
- Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 09:23:39 -0600 (CST)
- "Whose that Sprite drivin' dude who gets all the chicks? .......SHAFT!" ok, maybe not Jim Henderson Sprite MKIV
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00139.html (7,073 bytes)
- 18. Torque question (score: 1)
- Author: jphender@inav.net
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 09:00:13 -0600 (CST)
- Hello everyone! Thanks for all of the advice on cleaning the carbs and fuel system. I used "Gunk" carb and parts cleaner and it seemed to do a pretty good job. The butterfly valve still has some blac
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00013.html (7,299 bytes)
- 19. Brass Nuts (score: 1)
- Author: jphender@inav.net
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 11:11:11 -0600 (CST)
- New twist: I ordered these brass nuts from VBL along with some other stuff. Turns out 4 of the 6 they shipped are the wrong (coarse) thread. I suppose the hardware stores might stock these. I'll call
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00020.html (7,024 bytes)
- 20. Stainless at 15lbs it is! (was brass nuts) (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Henderson <jphender@inav.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Nov 1997 23:02:18 -0800
- Thanks guys!
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00047.html (6,677 bytes)
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