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21. Re: Couple fastener/fender questions, wiper switch also (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:14:35 -0500
Yep, thanks, I see it now, busted off evidently, so I have some work to do, probably beter to drill and tap a hole rather than trying to use an easy-out, but may gently try an easy- out just once. B
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00343.html (9,255 bytes)

22. Horn contact. Hmmmmm (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:15:03 -0500
Hey this is weird, can someone explain the horn button operation? It would seem the metal tab on the back would just ground the horn. When you push in the button nothing moves back there. With a mete
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00392.html (6,913 bytes)

23. Re: Couple fastener/fender questions, wiper switch also (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:12:31 -0500
Yep, theres a bunch of extra terminimals on the back of the switch, normal thinking when I connected the wires (after using a meter test continuity of the different terminals) was up would be on. I
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00393.html (8,428 bytes)

24. Re: Horn contact. Hmmmmm. (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 21:10:52 -0500
HEY! That was it. Never knew the little tab was there, and yeah, I got the wheel restored this winter. Seems to be working great now. Horn is back to normal now too, can startle someone if they're in
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00411.html (8,156 bytes)

25. Wiper blades (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:27 -0500
Hey folks. I've seen some info on the list about the replacement blades for Spridgets. Any one know which current blade I can get to modify that'll slide in to the old Trico/Rainbow wiper blade? I kn
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00758.html (6,325 bytes)

26. BIG "oops!"; mismatched frickin fenders! (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:06:43 -0500
I'm sure to the Spridget knowledge base, the subject line says it all. Got a left Mk4 fender, directional 1" lower than the right side. No idea how noticeable it'll be. Came to my attention when I go
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00762.html (7,465 bytes)

27. Re: BIG "oops!"; mismatched frickin fenders! (also wipers) (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:25:54 -0500
OK, just got back from a whirlwind tour of Wisconsin. Flounder offered up the use of a correct fender, I need to replace it though, but has cut some me some slack on the time to replace it. Nice guy,
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00800.html (7,540 bytes)

28. Got some new pics up of the moneypit (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 03:39:02 -0500
Here's the last page, added the last 5 pics last night: http://www.spritespot.com/gallery/Sprite-Portfolio?page=9 Thanks for all the help. After taking the pics I added the right side fender and door
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00903.html (7,212 bytes)

29. windshield polishing; anything work? (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:12:18 -0500
I have several marks where more than likely it was metal-on-glass from the wiper blades. There seems to be a standard based on rubbing a fingernail across the mark and either A) if your nail stops, t
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg01202.html (7,741 bytes)

30. Rainbow wiper inserts (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:41:35 -0500
Well, I made the comment that someone should note what refills work with the original Rainbow blades. Having some success with Anco U-16R. U means Universal I guess. The "W" wide series and "N" narro
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg01231.html (6,482 bytes)

31. Few basic carb adjustment questions (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:23:42 -0500
Not much left on the assembly now, car is complete axcept for some smaller items. Vehicle inspection should take place on may 22 or 30th depending on inspectors schedule. Grille needs installed, wai
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg01256.html (8,364 bytes)

32. Sorry for bombing the list: wipers yet again (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:32:43 -0500
OK, on my wipers, I did manage to get the new insert into an old Rainbow blade, happy enough with the looks and should function fine. Should. Works worth a crap. Big streaks and areas you can see isn
/html/spridgets/2006-04/msg01257.html (7,893 bytes)

33. Bugeye Steering Column (Now Horn Ground) (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 08:30:48 -0500
I had a somewhat similar issue a few weeks ago on mine. Hard to figure this out, but may be what's going on in your case too. Inside the steering wheel (this assumes you're using a stock wheel) ther
/html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00204.html (7,149 bytes)

34. Chassis Number Plates (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 16:36:29 -0500
I had my engine plate stamped by Clarke and am happy with it, also stamped the numbers into my Smiths heater plate. He will do chassis plates too, but does not provide the blank plate, need to send i
/html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00364.html (7,941 bytes)

35. Mixture setting by ear 62 948 (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 21:05:24 -0500
Hi all. Trying to get my carbs a little more in tune, kind of a novice with the carbs, esp SU's, which I admit seem to be about the most basic carb available. This was initially done with an experien
/html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00567.html (8,318 bytes)

36. Re: Mixture setting by ear 62 948 (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 04:08:48 -0500
OK, I see what you're saying now. Have a couple follow up questions if'n you don't mind: Is it considered the correct practice to make the adjustments to both carbs? If I make a change of one flat, I
/html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00582.html (9,087 bytes)

37. Progress on mixture setting update (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 20:35:11 -0500
Ok guys. I got started on this a bit late again, had about an hour to play with it before it started getting too dark to work. I always seem to have a somewhat black exhaust. First LBC, maybe it's no
/html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00603.html (7,489 bytes)

38. Inspection Monday (I hope) (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:09:24 -0500
The state inspector dude called out of the blue on Saturday. I wasn't expecting a call til Monday, as we set this up as a potential day for the inspection of my Sprite. I had to leave him a message,
/html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00700.html (7,183 bytes)

39. Sprite passed just fine (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 19:25:11 -0500
Got the Sprite inspected, and have already put a few miles on it. It's a blast! Here are some squawks I'm going to slowly iron out: As far as the mixture, I'm sure it's rich as I added a chrome exten
/html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00734.html (8,555 bytes)

40. Fuel gauge question (score: 1)
Author: "Dan Gillitzer" <dang@ticon.net>
Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 17:21:23 -0500
I got lots of advice on the how-do-I-teach-my-wife-to-drive-manual question, nothing on the car problems. Out of the list of questions, I guess I'd like to fix the fuel gauge first. It's full but rea
/html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00784.html (6,824 bytes)


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