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201. Re: speaking of fuel.... (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 09:35:28 PDT
Was yor block/head skimmed? Otherwise the greater combustion chamber volume will have lowered your compression ratio thus reducing the tendency to ping and/or diesel Andy
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00518.html (10,402 bytes)

202. no more rattly chains (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 10:06:43 PDT
A-series spridgeteers, I was told by LINK automotive that there is a new timing chain available for A-series engines. It incorporates an adjustable link that allows the slack to be taken up. It costs
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00521.html (7,365 bytes)

203. Re: dieseling (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 10:47:05 PDT
I have a MkII sprite, a 63 model but with a slightly later issue 1100 engine (the 10CC rather than the standard 10CG) It has no smog gear on it. I think I'll take it to the "morris minor company" fo
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00529.html (9,524 bytes)

204. rattle diagnosis (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 10:52:49 PDT
If you try the "screwdriver stethoscope" be sure to keep it clear of HT leads, unless you enjoy 30,000 volts in the ear!....I didn't. Andy
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00531.html (6,947 bytes)

205. Re: Jensen GT (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 11:14:36 PDT
Film buffs, I saw "The Racers" last month on cable. A couple of great crashes on Kirk's part. Todays F1 just dosen't seem to have the same raw danger to it.... Andy
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00535.html (9,685 bytes)

206. Re: Octane & CRs was Re: Automotive calculations for dummies (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 02:27:31 PDT
Not too good thanks Herb. I tried enriching the mixture a bit by turning that nut on the bottom of the carbies, but I'm not real sure of what I'm doing and now its running like a dog. I think I'll t
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00586.html (12,103 bytes)

207. Re: Octane & CRs was Re: Automotive calculations for dummies (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 07:55:41 PDT
Ron and others, I was about to install a dellorto DHLA40 of my brothers but he said its more hassle than its worth, as last time he used it he had starting problems with it and reckons his sprite had
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00598.html (11,637 bytes)

208. Fwd: Re: minilite/superlite (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 08:14:09 PDT
Hi folks, Got a reply on my price enquiry on 'minilites'.Price seems reasonable, AUD$180each americans: $x2/3 AUD$=66UScents $120 brits $x4/10 AUD$=40p 72quid conversions are approximate and subject
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00601.html (7,479 bytes)

209. octane numbers (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 09:48:41 PDT
hi people, I am wondering if anyone knows how they do ( and/or did) the octane number calculations. I know that: *It is a measure of a fuels resistance to knocking or smoothness of combustion. *hepta
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00610.html (7,504 bytes)

210. Re: speaking of fuel.... (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 18:27:15 PDT
naturally. I have not said otherwise. If you put an 1100 head on a 948 you will have to skim it or the block to maintain CR as the 1100 heads have a higher chamber volume.
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00657.html (12,505 bytes)

211. Re: octane numbers (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 18:45:29 PDT
What is a CFR engine? Andy
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00660.html (7,759 bytes)

212. Re: electrical stuff (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 23:36:38 PDT
not sure but I think they must. My brother was having starting probs with his dellorto carb and in the space of about 3 weeks he had thouroughly mashed the cog on the starter and the ring gear looke
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00678.html (8,842 bytes)

213. quarter elliptic springs (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 09:07:23 PDT
Howdy bugeye & MkII/MkI midget owners, and everyone for that matter, I'm wondering if I can expect a brilliant improvement in ride comfort when I get around to replacing my rear springs. They are rea
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00695.html (8,031 bytes)

214. Re: quarter elliptic springs (score: 1)
Author: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 19:24:15 GMT
Are the springs made in such a way as that you can remove the leaves yourself without too much hassle? Any ideas on fixing, i.e. resetting the springs I have? Andy
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00699.html (10,882 bytes)

215. Re: plugs (score: 1)
Author: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 10:29:59 GMT
Can't really tell if they fixed it, as I played around with the mixture and made a thourough balls-up of things. Would the N12 plugs likely be responsible for the dieseling if they're that hot? Got
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00743.html (7,387 bytes)

216. octane boost (score: 1)
Author: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 11:26:58 GMT
I contacted Caltex and asked about octane numbers, lead etc. If anyone wants to raise the octane level of their fuel, toluene (methyl benzene) has an octane number of 124 and can be added to fuel. I
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00745.html (7,614 bytes)

217. Re: Morris vs British Leyland (score: 1)
Author: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 15:12:39 GMT
"it's not an MG Dosen't "MG" stand for MORRIS GARAGES?
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00763.html (9,418 bytes)

218. Re: Morris vs British Leyland (score: 1)
Author: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 17:19:31 GMT
Very true, It's my understanding the the whole idea of the sprite was to produce an inexpensive sports car with a minimum of manufacturing i.e. by using as many existing components as possible...
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00780.html (10,626 bytes)

219. Re: Morris vs British Leyland (score: 1)
Author: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 07:00:43 GMT
The Triumph Herald all but killed triumph's Australian dealers with incessant warranty work. Our circa 1960 roads pretty much shook them to pieces And what finally killed BL here was the famed Leylan
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00841.html (10,632 bytes)

220. Re: Morris vs British Leyland (score: 1)
Author: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 07:04:19 GMT
Then lets not forget how the ford mustang was conceived. The car for the young upwardly mobile american woman. Andy
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00842.html (11,198 bytes)

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