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1. engine: sealant on rear main brg caps? (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 2 Jun 1998 22:38:46 -0000; The Haynes manual tells me to apply sealant to the rear main brg cap maiting surfaces to act as an oil seal. Can anyone tell me where exactly this should be done, and what kind of sealant? This is a; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00042.html (7,147 bytes)
2. keeping SUs looking nice (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 3 Jun 1998 02:07:14 -0000; My SU carbs are about to come back from British Sportscar Center freshly bead-blasted and corrosion-free. Can anyone reccomend a treatment or cleaning regimen to keep them looking nice? Regular polis; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00048.html (7,284 bytes)
3. Re: Parts solvents? (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 14 Jun 1998 14:12:53 -0000; I've found that none of the really effective solvents are gentle on the sinuses. I use lacquer thinner which contains MEK. Very nasty stuff. If I had a sealed work environment like that, I would eith; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00355.html (9,176 bytes)
4. Re: 3 new articles that may be of interest (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 15 Jun 1998 13:30:19 -0000; Has anyone ever seen one of these Climax Midgets? Sounds delightful, though a hot 1275 could probably provide similar (if noisier) performance. -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00373.html (7,711 bytes)
5. Re: Parts solvents? (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 15 Jun 1998 14:19:17 -0000; Can you do this without risk of loss? Example: I would've liked to take a bag full of nuts, bolts, washers, small parts, etc. in to the machine shop. What would one generally pay for this service? --; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00374.html (8,550 bytes)
6. Re: Oil cooler fit & cleaning (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 3 May 1998 21:18:48 -0000; My point exactly. Compare the price of a new oil cooler to the price of your most recent rebuild. I suppose one could plumb a filter downstream of an unknown oil cooler, but that work could be as cos; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00028.html (7,771 bytes)
7. Re: Carb leak question (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 3 May 1998 21:24:41 -0000; It sounds like you removed the hose that connects the float bowl to the jet. All the carbs I've seen had a plastic washer as part of that fitting. Make sure it is still there. The metals here are bra; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00029.html (8,225 bytes)
8. Re: Too much smoke (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 3 May 1998 21:33:29 -0000; Such condensation would burn off quickly. You can look in your oil for signs of water (a mayonaisse-like goo in the valvegear and under the filler cap). You can also look in your coolant for signs of; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00031.html (9,094 bytes)
9. rod bolts (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 3 May 1998 21:39:59 -0000; I got new ARP rod bolts for my 1275 rebuild. Some of the old rod bolts required a bit of banging to get them out. Now, I can only fit 2 (of 8) new rod bolts into their bores with hand pressure. It i; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00033.html (7,651 bytes)
10. Re: rod bolts (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 4 May 1998 00:19:33 -0000; Frank, Thanks for the info. Glad to hear my experience is "normal". Could you explain why you prefer pounding the bolts in over temperature tricks? I figured I would heat the rods to about 200 degF a; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00036.html (7,880 bytes)
11. 1275: .060 over -- HELP (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 5 May 1998 22:07:11 -0000; The word came back from the shop today, .040 over is not going to remove the casting blemish in my block. I can exchange my pistons for .060 over, but I wonder if this will be safe and reliable in a; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00076.html (7,512 bytes)
12. Re: rust prevention on unpainted parts (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 8 May 1998 22:52:44 -0000; I would powder coat. I am told it is impervious to brake fluid. -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00126.html (9,063 bytes)
13. turbocharging a 1275 (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 11 May 1998 21:53:41 -0000; Has anyone in the US built a turbocharged 1275? Seems like a simple, cheap way to build a fast, tractable motor if racing classes are not an issue. If autocrossing were a concern, my guess is a turbo; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00167.html (7,639 bytes)
14. Re: Midget owners, will we have to rename our cars? (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 13 May 1998 20:47:14 -0000; Re-badge them as Sprites! The Sprite trim looked better anyway. -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00187.html (7,495 bytes)
15. Re: '76 Midget Brakes - not fully "releasing" (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 15 May 1998 18:43:01 -0000; It could be the rubber hose that connects to the caliper. If it's gotten swollen and has an effectively smaller ID, it won't release very quickly. If they are very old, they should be replaced anyway; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00201.html (8,416 bytes)
16. Re: 77 1500 Differential problems - I Think (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 18 May 1998 18:36:18 -0000; If going to the trouble of installing a new diff, consider upgrading to a Quaiffe LSD at the same time. Quite a bit more, but possibly worth it depending on how you drive the car. -- <mml@pobox.com>; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00258.html (7,794 bytes)
17. Re: New Midget Owner (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 19 May 1998 22:09:49 -0000; Don't listen to Frank. He's just being lighthearted, but rest assured that there is no pervasive attitude of marque bigotry here. Most of us just plain like cars. -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett '60; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00292.html (7,697 bytes)
18. Re: Flywheel lightening (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 20 May 1998 15:01:36 -0000; If you're considering the dough to lighten your flywheel, price having the whole assembly balanced first. This work will net you alot in terms of extended lifetimes and smooth running. Then price lig; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00320.html (7,868 bytes)
19. Re: Handbrake cable (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 20 May 1998 15:03:25 -0000; Your cable may be stretched. Consider measuring it then calling a parts house willing to do the same with a new cable. -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00322.html (7,567 bytes)
20. Re: Gasoline Fumes & Neighbors (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 20 May 1998 15:05:10 -0000; In general, I think you'll be more effective trying to seal the garage than your Midget. Weatherstripping is a good idea. So is some kind of external-venting exhaust fan in the garage. -- <mml@pobox; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00323.html (7,472 bytes)

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