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1. Lever Shocks (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 14:58:30 -0500; I would like a firmer shock for autoxing. Over the past year there have been many posting regarding changing the shock oil to something thicker, but not much has been said about revalving. I get the; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg01327.html (7,308 bytes)
2. Camshafts (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 05:37:55 -0400; I'm looking for input from anyone who has driven a 1275 Spridget with a Kent 276 Camshaft. What was the low end power like? Was there a minimum rpm at which you could not use full throttle without th; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00004.html (7,152 bytes)
3. Low Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Jul 1999 16:59:47 -0400; Last year I wrote to the list about a lack of oil pressure after I rebuilt my 1275 and put only 500 miles on it. I thought I might update the list on the problem solved in case someone else has a sim; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00127.html (7,048 bytes)
4. Armstrong Shocks (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 21:18:32 -0400; Anyone have any idea what weight fork oil is considered to be closest to Also, is there any particular shock oil manufacturers that are most compatible with the Armstrong seals, etc.? On the other ha; /html/spridgets/1999-06/msg01528.html (6,859 bytes)
5. Needle Selection for SU (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 18:56:55 -0400; Has anyone ever tried selecting a needle for an SU carb after modifying the engine? The way I would like to do this is by using an Exhaust Gas Temperature sensor and gauge to determine the optimum fu; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00150.html (7,132 bytes)
6. Distributor Advance (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 18:43:46 -0400; Does anyone know the advance curve or where I could find the advance curve for the CEI Vacuum Advance Distributor? Thanks, Matt; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00255.html (6,589 bytes)
7. 5 Speed Wanted (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 18:53:37 -0400; Anybody have a 210 5-speed that you would be willing to part with? Thanks, Matt; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01323.html (6,476 bytes)
8. Re: Panhard bar vs Axle Stabilizer bar (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 18:47:10 -0500; I looked carefully at different bar configurations before I built my own. After analyzing every different attachment point I could come up with a decided on something very similar to the Winner's Cir; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00815.html (8,116 bytes)
9. Oil Pressure Problem (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 17:45:18 -0500; Fellow listers, Last summer I had oil pressure problems which I wrote about to the list. Many of you had good ideas of what to look for. I thought it might be helpful if I gave the list my findings.; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01465.html (7,115 bytes)
10. VB 8-Spoke Alloy Wheel (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1999 10:24:16 -0500; The original lug nuts will not thread far enough onto the stud because the wheel hub is thicker than the OE wheel and it also has a cone shaped seat for the nut to fit into. I found that I needed to; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00014.html (7,252 bytes)
11. Rear Main Seal (score: 1): Author: Matthew P Johnson <spriteguy@juno.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 19:44:13 -0500; Has anyone tried the rear main seal kit for the 1275? Did it require any machining? Any oil leaks after installing? I appreciate your thoughts. Matt; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01422.html (6,557 bytes)
12. Re: 175/60HR13 (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:55:27 -0500; I am running Yokohama A032R 175-60/13 on my square arch car. The tires are mounted on 13x5" rims. These tires are great. I installed a panhard rod so that I wouldn't rub when carrying a passenger or; /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00218.html (8,271 bytes)
13. Re: 175/60HR13 (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 08:52:31 -0500; My Sprite has square rear wheel arches. Also, the front the tires come right to the edge of the fender well. In other words if the wheel is at full bump the tire could potentially rub the fender lip; /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00242.html (9,853 bytes)
14. Rear axle ratios, 5.375:1 (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 20:29:29 -0500; I ran across an old differential carrier with 8-tooth pinion and 43-tooth crown wheel (5.375:1). This sounds like a ratio found in a Morris Van. Does anyone know if this will fit in a Sprite MkIV axl; /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00318.html (7,195 bytes)
15. Re: A question on wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:23:50 -0500; I was told by some racing vetrans that the stub shaft needs to be in tension to prevent breaking while cornering hard. I was instructed to put 40 to 50 ft-lbs on the castle nut while still maintainin; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg01050.html (7,373 bytes)
16. Re: Wheels. (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:38:40 -0500; My experience with 5" Vega wheels hasn't been good when used with square wheel arch cars. The offset didn't seem right so the tire wouldn't sit in the center of the wheel well. I guess if you run ski; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg01051.html (8,596 bytes)
17. Re: Autox Sprite Handling Questions (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 20:01:25 -0500; Let's talk brakes for a moment. What is the best setup for autox to slow her down fast (special linings, slotted rotors, bias valve, etc.)? Are "Big Brake" conversions worth it? Thanks, Matt Mike G.:; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg01053.html (8,596 bytes)
18. Low Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 21:18:50 -0400; I recently had a 1275 engine rebuilt by a reputable machine shop and have found after about 500 miles of driving that the oil pressure is very low. It's odd because the crank bearing clearances were; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01123.html (7,979 bytes)
19. Low Oil Pressure (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 20:13:27 -0400; Thanks to all for your contributions. I checked the gauge against another and they both were very similar in their readings. There is a slight oil leak at the rear end plate and I never replaced the; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01165.html (7,430 bytes)
20. Rotary Power? (score: 1): Author: spriteguy@juno.com (Matthew P Johnson); Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 21:20:01 -0500; Does anyone have or know where I would find information on Mazda rotary engine swap tansplant for Spridgets?; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00048.html (6,810 bytes)

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