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1. Re: wiper motor wiring and cable (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 06:55:59 -0800; Thanks very much for the info and diagram!! I haven't gotten around to finishing my wiring (and it will begin raining soon) because of an attack by Lucas or something related. What happened is a str; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00270.html (8,581 bytes)
2. Re: 1275 Oil Filters (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 16:59:14 -0700; I've never had any trouble finding this one at Kragen auto parts (a chain in California); it's always been in stock. Ric Otte; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00049.html (7,921 bytes)
3. wiper motor wiring and cable (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Sun, 26 Sep 1999 18:34:57 -0700; I just put a later wiper motor in my Sprite Mk II (because I put in a dual line brake system and my old one wouldn't fit). But something is not right, and I'm wondering if I've got it wired correctl; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01662.html (8,148 bytes)
4. Wiper mtr placement (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 09:29:44 -0700; I have a sprite Mk II, and put in a later dual line brake system. I placed the new master cyls so that the pedals would be in the same position as the old pedals were. But in order to do that, I had; /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00969.html (8,741 bytes)
5. RE: Wiper mtr placement (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 17:25:49 -0700; I just went out and looked at my car, but doubt this would work. The wiper motor hits the stock air cleaner intake tube, and so it can't go high enough. I suspect you're using a different air cleane; /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01041.html (9,310 bytes)
6. PCV needed? (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 07:22:43 -0700; I've been reading the messages about crankcase ventilation, PCV valves, holes in oil fill caps, and am now completely confused. I have a 1275 (12CD-DA-H 9590) and simply have a hose coming from the; /html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00089.html (9,045 bytes)
7. paint for valve cover (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 07:54:10 -0700; Much of the paint on my valve cover had come off, and so I finally sanded it down. I then decided I liked the bare metal look, and so I painted it with clear spray lacquer. This didn't work, and that; /html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00472.html (7,762 bytes)
8. which speedo and tach? (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 08:26:18 -0700; I've got a Sprite Mk II that does not have the original speedometer in it, although it does have the original tach (driven from the generator). I don't know if the speedo is the correct one for my r; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00992.html (7,929 bytes)
9. brake drag (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 21:49:25 -0800; I have a Mk II sprite that I recently switched to the later brake system. I got a used master cylendar and got new rear brake kit from Victoria, which includes new slave cyls and springs. I finally m; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00024.html (8,336 bytes)
10. Brake Drag Followup (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Sun, 4 Apr 1999 20:22:33 -0700; I wanted to let folks know what happened with my brakes. I went out and looked at the rear rubber line, and although it looked ok, I replaced it. I then bled the brakes and the problem was completel; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00174.html (7,733 bytes)
11. Re: Re: Brake Drag Followup (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 08:39:44 -0700; I'm a slow learner. Ric; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00184.html (7,053 bytes)
12. stubborn axle oil leak (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:12:50 -0700; I've been trying for a long time, unsuccessfully, to stop the oil seal on the axle from leaking on my MK II sprite. I now have no leaks where the paper gasket and rubber ring goes (due to silicone),; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01483.html (9,773 bytes)
13. Re: stubborn axle oil leak (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 08:58:25 -0700; I'm certain the vent hole is open, at least I can put my screwdriver down into it. But I've never heard of a repair piece for a scratched seal area. It looks to me like this seal area is steel and i; /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01496.html (9,521 bytes)
14. Rear brake conversion for 61 sprite (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 20:47:35 -0800; I have a 61 Mk2 sprite, and have been trying to upgrade to the later double acting piston brake system. I bought a used differential housing from about a 68 midget and took the brake backing plates o; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00669.html (9,203 bytes)
15. RE: rear brake conversion for 61 sprite (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 15:15:57 -0800; Thanks for all the advice. I feel much better knowing that some others have run into the same problem. I was beginning to worry if I was COMPLETELY incompetent. I think I'll go home and tomorrow try; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00706.html (7,578 bytes)
16. Panhard bar vs Axle Stabilizer bar (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 07:48:26 -0800; I have a quarter eliptic car and was thinking about getting a Panhard bar. I called Mini Mania and they recommended their own Axle Stabilizer bar instead of a Panhard bar. They said it did all that a; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00775.html (7,449 bytes)
17. Tire size for Sprite Mk II (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 18:13:30 -0800; I have a 61-62 Sprite Mk II, and need to replace the tires. I have the stock rims. I could go with 155, but thought it might be nice to get a wider tire and smaller sidewall height. I can't find any; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01255.html (8,527 bytes)
18. electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: Ric Otte <otte@cats.ucsc.edu>; Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 07:51:02 -0800; I'm about to get an electronic ignition setup for my 1275. Anybody have any comments about the Ignitor versus the Crane? The ignitor looks significantly cheaper, since I think it can be had for about; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01395.html (7,942 bytes)

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