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121. 1275 cc Engine Disassembly (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 6 Dec 1997 17:03:05 -0800; The engine is apart in the garage and is almost ready for a rebore. There are two things I need to take off, and need help on: 1. The distributor shaft - how to get it out? The distributor itself is; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00173.html (7,317 bytes)
122. Re: 3 point belts (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 6 Dec 1997 23:54:52 -0800; The bolts, washers and nut are important. Right size and best quality. But also important in a car that was not built for seat belts (your and my Bug Eye) would be to put a backing plate of thick met; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00187.html (11,108 bytes)
123. Re: 3 point belts (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Dec 1997 07:24:11 -0800; You have a good thought about curvature, which I overlooked; adds stiffness to the structure. Also, I suppose a curved doubler (backing plate) does not have to precisely match the wheel arch's conto; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00192.html (9,377 bytes)
124. Re: Distributor and wires ? (score: 1): Author: mayfam@sprynet.com; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 08:32:31 -0800; Eric is right, but I would add that the piston comes up twice for every time it fires. So you need to select a firing stroke, which you can do by looking at the valve positions (see a Haynes book).; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00429.html (7,944 bytes)
125. Re: Engine Reconditioning (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 15:11:51 -0800; Pressing in new camshaft seals cost me only $25 at a shop, which included removing the old ones. Daryl Hi, I have been "hanging out" on the MGs list for the last 3 months and wondering why there was; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00647.html (8,566 bytes)
126. Re: Engine Reconditioning (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 15:28:27 -0800; Sorry: I meant to refer to crankshaft bearings (not seals), and they cost $25 to remove and press in new ones. I took in my own parts. Daryl -- <spridgets@autox.team.net> that with standard; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00648.html (9,492 bytes)
127. PISTONS 1275 cc (score: 1): Author: mayfam@sprynet.com; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 20:23:00 -0800; I have some new pistons and gudgeon pins for my 1275 cc. The gudgeon pins look like they will need to be press-fitted into the connecting rods. Also, the old gudgeon pins are currently press-fitted i; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00671.html (6,463 bytes)
128. Paint sequence (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 19:51:02 -0800; I would like to know what paints I need to BRUSH on to the INTERIOR of my restoration Spridget. The old paint will have been ground or shotblasted away, but there may be some slight surface rust left; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00080.html (6,960 bytes)
129. PAINT (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 21:03:58 -0800; Is the black paint in the engine compartment . . . best if it is flat, semi-gloss, or gloss? Daryl; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00128.html (6,583 bytes)
130. Datsun 5 speeds (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 20:01:36 -0800; Here's how I EASILY found my Datsun "210" gearbox. 1. Get the gearbox part numbers that will fit. Also, they'll tell you the diameter and number of splines on the input and output shafts. From Riverg; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00259.html (8,210 bytes)
131. Re: Removing Crank Pulley Bolt (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 20:48:55 -0800; Undoing the crank bolt can be a bear. In neutral, "undoing" it can just turn the engine over, as you found. In gear, "undoing" it can move the whole car! I have propped the car against a wall - and; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00350.html (8,911 bytes)
132. ALTERNATOR CONVERSION (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 19:06:10 -0800; I've been advised to buy a Mitsubishi alternator to replace my generator on a Spridget. I got one at the junkers, it's a good size, and I know I can bolt it in OK, and the pulley will even line up ni; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00442.html (6,966 bytes)
133. SHOCK INTERCHANGEABILITY (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 19:58:51 -0800; I have a Bug Eye with a bad rear shock absorber. I have a good shock absorber from a 1967 Midget (the "donor" car). They are not fully interchangeable per the parts book. BUT does anybody know if it; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00609.html (6,875 bytes)
134. Fw: Valve Collet 1972 Midget 1275 CC (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Thu, 27 Nov 1997 06:22:48 -0800; <spridgets@autox.team.net>; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00766.html (9,553 bytes)
135. Re: More on British parts... (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 21:43:19 -0800; For anyone already in contact with British suppliers, the approximate rate of exchange is 1.65 dollars equal one pound sterling. So multiply the price in pounds by 1.65, and that will be about the co; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00798.html (7,147 bytes)
136. Re: Question for the list. (score: 1): Author: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>; Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 20:54:08 -0800; My wife brings me sandwiches to the garage. She puts up with dirt getting into the house. She does not complain about the money spent. All she could do in addition is ride in the darn thing. Daryl; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00817.html (8,061 bytes)

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