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181. Re: Fulcrum Pin Progress (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 6 Jun 1998 14:23:59 -0400; The thread size of the fulcrum pin is 3/8 - 24. Yes, you can get a tool to rethread it, it's called a die, and you will need another tool to put the die in to hold it and turn it. However, the acces; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00115.html (10,574 bytes)
182. Re: Midget Window Winders (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 15:26:19 -0400; I haven't had this problem. What are you using to lubricate them now, and where do you lubricate them? I used wheel bearing grease when I lubed mine a few years ago, because that's what I had around; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00155.html (8,357 bytes)
183. Re: Midget Window Winders (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 17:35:13 -0400; Removing the panel is the only way to lubricate the window mechanism.. Removing the door panel is pretty easy. Just remove the interior pull handle, the winder crank, and the interior door latch, th; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00160.html (9,958 bytes)
184. Re: Wiring harness (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 15:36:12 -0400; I just received a new wiring harness and grommets for my BJ8 from British Wiring. They were easy to deal with, accommodating, and the quality of what I received was excellent. Steve Byers Havelock, N; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00217.html (7,960 bytes)
185. Re: JB Weld (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 21:47:34 -0400; It's a brand name for a two-part adhesive, sort of like epoxy, but thicker (and harder when it cures). Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" '66 BJ8 HBJ8L/36666 "TARHEELY" '; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00269.html (7,875 bytes)
186. Re: JB Weld (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 15:53:34 -0400; Epoxy is a thermosetting plastic material. Once it is cured, it won't melt, but it will char. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" "It is better to remain silent, and be th; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00304.html (8,396 bytes)
187. Re: Wishbone Pan Nuts (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 21:39:09 -0400; Actually, the wishbone (spring) pan bolts are under almost all tensile load, and very little shear. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" "It is better to remain silent, and; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00321.html (8,964 bytes)
188. Re: Torque Wrench (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 22:10:10 -0400; If you're going to do some serious work on your car, you need to have an accurate torque wrench. The proper torque is necessary to put the fasteners under the correct design pre-load, which is impor; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00427.html (9,065 bytes)
189. Re: Temperature Gauge Repair (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 12:06:01 -0400; Try West Valley Instruments (1994 address: 19314 Vanowen St., Reseda, CA 91335, telephone: (818) 758-9500). Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" '66 BJ8 HBJ8L/36666 "TARHEE; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00481.html (7,731 bytes)
190. Baking parts (was:: Tires) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 21:55:31 -0400; Hi, Jeff! Come on down here and you can bake your parts. My wife is very accommodating, although she keeps threatening to buy me an oven for the garage. One note about the paint: if you are going to; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00510.html (9,836 bytes)
191. Re: Baking parts (was:: Tires) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 16:06:05 -0400; No, I did not have my wheels sandblasted. I used a lot of sandpaper, wire brushing, and elbow grease, followed by treatment with Metal Prep solution. I sprayed the entire wheel with the Plastikote a; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00530.html (9,780 bytes)
192. Re: Tires ... etc (part III) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 16:23:25 -0400; Yeah. They installed new tires on my son's truck and cross-threaded a lug nut. I broke the stud trying to get the thing off. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" "It is be; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00531.html (7,431 bytes)
193. Re: Too much smoke (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 14:00:16 -0400; Black smoke usually means the car is running rich , blue smoke means it's burning oil, white smoke is water in the exhaust. I suspect you have a head gasket leak, and water is getting into your cyli; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00025.html (8,392 bytes)
194. Re: Exhaust line install questions (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 21:40:51 -0400; Hi, Philip! The flanges of the manifold and downpipe do not fit together tightly. There is a doughnut gasket about 3/8" thick that fits between them. The metal-covered side of this doughnut is toward; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00132.html (11,413 bytes)
195. Re: Installing Hood (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 22:52:27 -0400; Hi, Chuck. I installed a new top on my '73 Midget, and it's easy. The original 7 snap fasteners along the rear retainer were attached to the cockpit pinch weld with rivets. I found that I was popping; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00134.html (11,515 bytes)
196. Re: Suspension (moving to the front end now!) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 23:08:30 -0400; Hi, Ric! Sorry to have missed you at The Boulders this past weekend. The closest people to you that I know of with experience and the tools to install and ream kingpin bushings properly is Motorhead; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00272.html (13,706 bytes)
197. Re: TEST - please someone respond! (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 16:39:37 -0400; I got it, Evangelos. Strange, but my reply has been changed to a font I haven't seen before. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" '66 BJ8 HBJ8L/36666 "TARHEELY" '63 BJ7 HBJ; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00287.html (7,838 bytes)
198. Re: New Choke Cable and Head Rests (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 20:41:39 -0400; The only way other than forcing the headrest out, which is very difficult (I would say impossible without damaging the locking spring, but others might disagree) is to unclip the seat back upholster; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00420.html (8,803 bytes)
199. Re: Reversing Lamp Switch (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 20:48:06 -0400; The reversing switch is mounted on the passenger's side of the gearbox, just at the base, and forward of, the shifter, You should be able to see it by removing the shifter boot, but I'm not sure how; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00421.html (9,040 bytes)
200. Re: Valve cleanrances (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 00:13:23 -0400; A valve should only be adjusted when it is completely closed. The reason why some recommend adjusting the valves when the engine is hot is because the clearances change as the parts heat up and expa; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00427.html (8,758 bytes)

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