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21. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:28:29 +1100; It depends if it isn impulse tacho or one of the earlier induction loop The impulse tach can be directly connected to the coil. Mike a; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00824.html (9,545 bytes)
22. Re: tach induction loop (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 10:01:13 +1100; The induction loop wire does pass through twice (i.e. it forms a small loop around the fitting. I'm surprised it works at all without the little loop. The loop increases the magnetic flux considerabl; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00884.html (8,828 bytes)
23. Re: Rear Dick Brakes--Serious reply. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:21:52 +1000; FWIW, I have found that the Carbon/Kevlar shoes I bought a few years ago from Speedwell are good enough to lock up the rears, don't overheat, and don't seem to wear very much. When you combine them w; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00097.html (9,279 bytes)
24. What I've been up to... (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 10:49:28 +1000; I've been pretty quiet lately, I've very briefly scanned the list but I read most messages and have sent a couple of private replies. I've been prepping two cars, the bugeye has been rebuilt after th; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00101.html (16,067 bytes)
25. Re: What I've been up to... (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:15:52 +1000; Good tip. All I did was to remove the webbing under the cushion so that the cushion fell to the floor when I sat in it. It lowered me 4 inches or so and the seat frame game me *some* lateral support.; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00162.html (9,585 bytes)
26. Re: more on axles, please (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:21:52 +1000; They all break. However, competition ones do last for a long time. One tip is that wire wheel half shafts are significantly stronger than the stock steel wheel half shafts, so you can grab a wire whe; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00164.html (8,164 bytes)
27. Re: squeaky springs (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:28:42 +1000; 1. WD40 is useless in this application. For longer term effect I've used the 'Never Seize' stuff from Penrite. It is like a grease with a high copper content. It is magic stuff. I always had problems; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00165.html (8,492 bytes)
28. Re: One last question (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 12:00:18 +1000; Simple. All you need is a RHD steering rack, a RHD dash, and optionally new top brake and clutch lines. You can converted the dash (either weld up the instrument holes and recut on the other side; or; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00177.html (8,482 bytes)
29. Re: One last question (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 12:45:27 +1000; Oh yeah, I forgot that the wipers are different if you want to be picky. Like Frank, I left the LHD wipers on... Mike; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00182.html (9,102 bytes)
30. Re: What I've been up to... (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 12:24:58 +1000; Well, all I can report is that I got the same story from everyone, including one race engine builder in Sydney who said that he has had a car on the rolling road and it dropped > 5HP just by pulling; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00244.html (11,246 bytes)
31. Re: Mark I? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sat, 9 Oct 1999 09:37:23 +1000; I presume that you are pointing out that all the references to the bugeye (when it was new) were "Austin Healey Sprite" because the first use of the term "Mark" was when the "all new Austin Healey Sp; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00515.html (8,904 bytes)
32. Re: Installing Roller Rockers (WARNING) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 12:41:28 +1000; If/When you install roller rockers, be aware that on valves that do not have stellite tips, you may end up with severe concave wear on the top of the valve stem. This can lead to excessive valve guid; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00688.html (9,255 bytes)
33. Re: Altitude Sickness (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 09:38:43 +1000; Does your friend's car have a Weber or is it running SUs? My understanding is that SUs are much better at coping with altitude changes. I once ran a rally in my bugeye that took us to the top of fall; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00773.html (10,864 bytes)
34. Re: Jet Hot (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 12:27:12 +1000; Garry, perhaps you have experience with the coatings offered for internal engine components (combustion chamber, pistons, valves etc). I discussed these coatings with one of the main race engine buil; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00792.html (10,112 bytes)
35. Re: Jet Hot (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 13:19:56 +1000; That is the theory, but I didn't see any real world evidence supporting the increased HP. On top of that, you can get a much better result by ducting cold air from the front of the car into the area; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00796.html (9,599 bytes)
36. Re: Krazy idea (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 09:42:27 +1000; Of course, if you did use an O2 source, it would have to be carefully so that the %O2 would remain constant independent of temp, barometric pressure/air density, flow velocity etc since you'd have to; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00912.html (10,005 bytes)
37. Re: spridget sticker prliminary (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 09:47:47 +1000; Without wanting to step on Frank's (or anyone else's) toes, I think we ask Gerard for his advice. He is a professional at this stuff and his input on design would be terrific. He has offered advice i; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00913.html (11,628 bytes)
38. Re: Dining tables/Witches and the like - delete if not interested!!!!!!!! (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 09:55:28 +1000; OK Elizabeth, you have to come clean now. My curiosity is at critical levels and rising. My attempts at damping the out-of-control curiosity are largely ineffectual. Unless you fill us in, you may wa; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00916.html (12,762 bytes)
39. Re: spridget sticker preliminary (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 09:58:07 +1000; Jeez, was my last message about stickers too late or what. I Like the bolder text and shadows with the gold arrow of the 3rd. Mike; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00917.html (9,474 bytes)
40. Re: Dining tables/Witches and the like - delete if not interested!!!!!!!! (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 13:42:55 +1000; Geez, everyone's a comedian... Mike -- Original Message -- From: Albert F Jones <fisher@hctc.net> To: Mike Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au> Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net> Sent: Thursday, 14 October 1999; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00960.html (14,372 bytes)

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