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1. Transmission problem (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 20:07:57 -0500; I finally got around to reconnecting the transmission on my 72 Midget (the rough one). The driveshaft was removed, but now it's back together. I don't have a slave cylinder either (removed). I have i; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00015.html (7,773 bytes)
2. The little Midget that really wants to.... (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 20:47:34 -0500; Back to working on the ill 72 Midget.... In order to work around the problem with the tranny stuck in reverse (although the shift lever reads neutral), I raised the back tires off the ground to spin; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00046.html (8,647 bytes)
3. used tranny prices (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Jun 1998 16:22:44 -0500; I'm trying to find out what a reasonable price is for a used ribcase spridget tranny for my 72 Midget. A local owner of several parted MGBs/Spridgets has 5 used trannies, mostly for spridgets. Thanks; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00067.html (6,949 bytes)
4. Midget engine removal (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 18:46:16 -0500; Guess I have to remove the Midget engine/tranny to get to the faulty transmission in my 72 Midget. There's a parts transmission I can get parts from for free locally; I'll do that before I buy a used; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00083.html (7,613 bytes)
5. tranny weight - thanks! (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 14:08:15 -0500; Wow - six or seven replies in just hours!! They all say the same thing as well. 45-50 lbs. -- Tyson Sherman http://www.tecinfo.com/~tsherman; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00152.html (6,661 bytes)
6. Ribcase gasket(s) replacement (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 17:30:54 -0500; I picked up a used ribcase tranny for my 72 Midget (From a fellow lister). I'm going to replace the gaskets in it before I put it in the car just to be safe. Is there anything I should look out for?; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00533.html (7,063 bytes)
7. The end is in sight!!! (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 17:01:40 -0500; The engine in my 76 B is almost ready to go in. I'm respraying the engine compartment before the engine goes in, and my used input shaft/engine mounts will arrive today. The engine / tranny will be r; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00878.html (7,162 bytes)
8. 72 Midget driveshaft (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 18:26:35 -0500; I'm back on the list as I think I'm ready to get one of my Midgets going. I'm trying to reconnect the driveshaft that was disconnected before I purchased the car. At the rear of the transmission is a; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00400.html (7,402 bytes)
9. 1275 Cracked head (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 01 Dec 1997 20:07:48 -0600; Hi list. I got the head to my 73 Midget back from the machine shop today...this is the one that has sat outside for the last ten years or so. It came out clean, but they found a crack in the head. Th; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00030.html (7,417 bytes)
10. The (rather sad) tale of just one Midget (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sun, 07 Dec 1997 15:38:32 -0600; First of all, THANKS Alan Fisher, your piece is lovely, fits like a glove, and does its job well. E-mail me please as I accidentaly lost your address. Heeding the advice of this list, I set out to tu; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00201.html (8,057 bytes)
11. No luck for the beaters :( (score: 1): Author: Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 15:39:14 -0600; Well some of you suggested that I make my 72 Midget ($150) a beater and drive it around in its present sad, rusty condition, while I restore my 73 (also $150). As many of you know, the transmission i; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00315.html (8,172 bytes)
12. 73 Midget Rheostat (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 00:27:04 -0600; Upon removing the dash from my 73 Midget I noticed that it has what appears to be a dimmer knob. It looks to have been added, and my 72 Midget lacks the knob. The control behind the dash looks just l; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00012.html (8,007 bytes)
13. Re: 73 Midget Rheostat (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 11:53:38 -0600; Steve & Nory, Thanks again. Now I know what it is. However, does the knob on your cars look like that on the MGB? (about 1" long & 1/4" diameter)? This one is about 1" diameter and 1/2" long. Looks n; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00023.html (8,019 bytes)
14. Re: 73 Midget Rheostat (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 17:48:38 -0600; You are precisely describing the knob for the MGB. Mine must have been replaced by a DPO (I've run across a lot of DPO-ness so far w/this Midget!). Mine is flat w/a raised rectangle containing a thi; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00032.html (8,037 bytes)
15. Re: 73 Midget Rheostat (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 18:34:08 -0600; Thanks. The dasbboard is now bare and all of its components are taking a bath! Tyson; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00037.html (7,777 bytes)
16. Re: 73 Midget Rheostat (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 01:34:17 -0600; Oops, misunderstanding. Steve's knob sounds like that on the MGB. THe one on my Midget is the oddball (replaced). Upon further inspection, the instrument has "Lucas England" markings and the knob has; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00051.html (7,937 bytes)
17. Resting engine (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 18:00:53 -0600; Hello again list. Today's question is about the engine in my 73 Midget. It was removed from the car some time ago (probably last decade). It's sitting on the ground in the weather w/a tarp over it ri; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00068.html (8,038 bytes)
18. Re: Resting engine (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 18:34:41 -0600; Thanks for the (quick!) response. Now just gotta convince my mom that a 1275cc engine makes for a nice piece of furniture. Tyson; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00072.html (7,378 bytes)
19. Re: Resting engine (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 19:50:33 -0600; I'd rebuild it and the rest of the car today, but I'm one of those "starving college students." Sometimes keeping my 76 B alive can get expensive, so I do what I can when I can to the Midgets. I hav; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00076.html (7,736 bytes)
20. Re: '67 Sprite Car or Parts (score: 1): Author: "Tyson Sherman" <tsherman@tecinfo.com>; Date: Sat, 8 Nov 1997 10:47:09 -0600; I bought two Midgets for $300...one missing a tranny & starter. The other was complete. One was a 72, the other a 73. I had to look for the titled owners (which cost all of about $10). Just a though; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00194.html (7,927 bytes)

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