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321. Re: road noise (URL for front-end diagnostics page) (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 1998 14:56:27 +1000
The URL is http://www.cgl.rmit.edu.au/~mg/cars/ahsdc/goblins/tech/frontend.htm Courtesy of the AHSDC, and the late Bob Gill (ex-racer and spridget/MGB supplier and workshop owner) Mike going
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00243.html (9,606 bytes)

322. Re: Auto Power Roll Bar Looks great..too filling (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 12:25:26 +1000
Most auto-racing clubs will be able to direct you you folks who make roll bars. They will make an individual one to suit your needs. Mike
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00334.html (8,544 bytes)

323. Re: Line Boring? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 09:59:43 +1000
Line boring is indicated if the main tunnels are out of round or don't line up. The job is done (in theory) so as not to remove material at the top of the tunnel - you shave material off the mating s
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00360.html (10,132 bytes)

324. Re: Cylinder Head Capacity (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998 10:03:39 +1000
The easiest method is to fill it with plastercine, then remove the plastercine and drop it in a measuring glass partially filled with water. The difference in measurement is the volume of the combust
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00361.html (8,937 bytes)

325. Re: Cylinder Head replies (longish) (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 10:07:15 +1000
I am running 9.9:1, 286 cam 1380cc. No problems with pump fuel here in Australia. I used to have a 266 cam in the same setup (but I wanted more power!!). You should find the 276 OK for street use giv
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00430.html (10,999 bytes)

326. Re: Tension (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 10:20:05 +1000
You can graft on an A+ timing chain tensioner. That is the only way. Mind you, you shouldn't need to adjust it unless a) you had the block line-bored b) it is worn out and needs replacement! I grafte
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00431.html (7,448 bytes)

327. Re: crankcase breather (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 20:03:38 +1000
Following up on Frank's reply - a puff of smoke after idling a bit is typical of worn valve guides if it doesn't routinely blow smoke. Mike --
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00464.html (10,535 bytes)

328. Re: 10CG vs 10CC engines (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1998 09:38:00 +1000
The 10CC still has the tappet covers Mike
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00758.html (8,295 bytes)

329. More Redcar adventures + Spridget Song (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 18:28:38 +1000
Redcar (http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mikeg/cars/redcar.htm) had another outing over the weekend - the AHSDC's annual economy run. This is a combination of simple observation rally and fuel economy comp
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00828.html (9,138 bytes)

330. Re: mk2 dash (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:59:36 +1000
That is correct. The MkIII dash is completely different. Yes, the 'A' suffix is an Australian-only distinction Mike
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00848.html (7,953 bytes)

331. Re: rotaries (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1998 14:42:48 +1000
My old racecar was once a rotary-powered spridget (the preceding owner changed it back to A-series). From the butchery that was done to that car, I can't say I like the idea, but that could be just a
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00862.html (8,471 bytes)

332. Re: Rear axle casing (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 11:52:24 +1000
Yes, the wire wheel housing is narrower, something like 1 - 2" overall Mike
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00917.html (8,046 bytes)

333. Re: servicing lever dampers (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 1998 10:08:58 +1000
After draining from both sides, I flush them out with Kerosene (UK I remove the large nut at the inside top, remove the valve, spring and shims etc. I also remove the small (1/2" I think) bolt in the
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00044.html (10,144 bytes)

334. Re: Midget engine removal (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 10:30:12 +1000
Yep, forklift should work just fine, so will a block and tackle. Mike
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00085.html (8,276 bytes)

335. 3 new articles that may be of interest (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 11:05:20 +1000
A 1961 review of the Jack Brabham Climax engine conversion of a MG Midget An article on the '67 LeMans sprites An article on the Healey International Commerorative Race at Mt Panarama this coming Oct
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00087.html (7,627 bytes)

336. I rolled my racecar! (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 18:34:33 +1000
I had a roll-over in my racecar at Phillip Island on Saturday. I was entered in the MG series. We lost power over night and my alarm didn't go off. I woke late and rushed off to the track (2 hours aw
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00172.html (8,659 bytes)

337. Re: Rear suspension (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 10:14:40 +1000
You can drive out the old bushes with a large drift, a section of tube, or even an appropriately sized socket. You drive them in with a tube or socket in a similar manner. You should be able to find
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00197.html (9,267 bytes)

338. Re: No synchro in second (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 20:52:21 +1000
Bill is correct, the smoothcase boxes can be rebuilt. It doesn't however change the fact that, at least around here, they have little market value even in good nick. Mike ago second transmission. 5 t
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00208.html (10,880 bytes)

339. Re: anti-roll bar (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 09:16:30 +1000
The simplest and probably the cheapest solution is a 2nd hand standard bar. It is pretty much right if you have standard springs and shocks. If you have stiffer & lower front sprints and stiffer shoc
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00273.html (9,212 bytes)

340. Re: anti-roll bar (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 21:08:21 +1000
Evangelos, you have opened Pandora's box. A delight, rewarding, fun etc, but you cannot stop once you start. You become an automaton forever chasing the next modification to go better, faster for lon
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00291.html (10,449 bytes)

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