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41. Re: Temperature gauge (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 13 Apr 1998 20:36:14 -0000; Why use copper tube for the vacuum advance? Seems to me you'll just be fighting work hardening and stress cracks. Wouldn't rubber be better? -- Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00435.html (7,375 bytes)
42. Re: 1275 rebuild: crank thrust bearings (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 14 Apr 1998 01:16:34 -0000; Ron, Thanks for the advice. That makes great sense. But, how do I decide whether to go for the std size or those labeled .003"? -- Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00456.html (7,523 bytes)
43. heat shield paint (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 15 Apr 1998 22:53:15 -0000; Just took the carbs off the manifold as carb rebuilding is what I'm in for while the block's at the shop. How was the heat shield originally painted (what color)? What color are the rest of you using; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00507.html (7,896 bytes)
44. Re: heat shield paint (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 16 Apr 1998 13:48:11 -0000; Hi-temp matte black is great for air-cooled engines, radiators, and oil-coolers. It helps them radiate heat. However, since the heat shield is supposed to protect the carbs from exhaust heat, it seem; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00519.html (8,657 bytes)
45. TEST -- PLEASE IGNORE (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 16 Apr 1998 20:03:06 -0000; Sorry for the intrusion.; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00530.html (6,809 bytes)
46. TEST -- PLEASE IGNORE (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 16 Apr 1998 20:05:52 -0000; Sorry for the intrusion.; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00531.html (6,807 bytes)
47. su throttle shafts (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 17 Apr 1998 00:40:59 -0000; The throttle shafts are sloppy in the carb body on my HS2 SUs. Where have you all had good luck sending them and what was the total bill? I've heard both good and bad about Apple Hydraulics. I'm on a; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00555.html (8,065 bytes)
48. Re: su throttle shafts (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 17 Apr 1998 19:34:45 -0000; This is how your message comes across to me. Are you saying it cost you three hundred fifteen dollars for the pair? Please spell it in letters, because your numbers and symbols are getting corrupted; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00581.html (8,691 bytes)
49. Re: su throttle shafts (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 17 Apr 1998 19:57:03 -0000; As others have said, using a bigger shaft is going to further restrict airflow. I am considering filing my shaft while the carb is apart. -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAA; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00583.html (8,703 bytes)
50. Re: su throttle shafts (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 17 Apr 1998 23:27:16 -0000; Does anyone know where I can order new bushings instead of oversize shafts? I really don't want to oversize the shafts. I'm going to see if my machinist can do the work locally. Seems like it's just; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00587.html (8,901 bytes)
51. Re: su throttle shafts (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 18 Apr 1998 00:50:02 -0000; What's "standard bushing material"? Bronze? Plastic? -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00589.html (8,126 bytes)
52. Re: My 1500 Piper cam is seized (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 19 Apr 1998 13:30:22 -0000; Did you put in new cam bearings? -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00615.html (8,609 bytes)
53. Re: My 1500 Piper cam is seized (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 21 Apr 1998 12:19:50 -0000; There is a place for us to talk about our experiences (hopefully both good and bad) on the net for posterity. The Monster List: http://www.dimebank.com/monster/vendors.html Find your vendor there or; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00674.html (8,796 bytes)
54. Re: Front Spoiler & Torque Steer (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 24 Apr 1998 13:57:13 -0000; Please explain what you mean by torque steer. What I know as torque steer is a front-wheel-drive phenomenon. -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett '60 Mini, '70 Midget, '89 SAAB 900t SPG; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00757.html (8,807 bytes)
55. NGK plugs and wires (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 24 Apr 1998 14:19:10 -0000; David Vizard reccomends NGK plugs and wires in his A-series book. My motor is a stock street rebuild, but it definitely needs new wires (and plugs, of course). I'd like to buy quality. o If you're us; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00758.html (7,288 bytes)
56. synthetics in fresh rebuilds (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 24 Apr 1998 14:24:18 -0000; Is anyone using synthetic oil in their Midget? Mine will be all new with fresh seals and gaskets everywhere, so I feel comfortable using synthetic oil. I've had heat problems in the past and syntheti; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00759.html (7,937 bytes)
57. Re: synthetics in fresh rebuilds (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 24 Apr 1998 17:40:58 -0000; As they say on race day commercials: "More ASE certified Master Mechanics choose VALVOLINE for their own cars." Maybe there's something to that. I run Castrol GTX in the SAAB. It is the engine oil of; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00761.html (8,940 bytes)
58. Re: Monterey Car Meet (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 24 Apr 1998 19:17:37 -0000; This happened to me last year. Thought I'd have to pull the head. Tightly twisted bailing wire makes a very good hose clamp and is easy to fit on there without pulling the head. Be careful that you t; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00768.html (7,949 bytes)
59. Re: Bug won't start (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 28 Apr 1998 12:47:19 -0000; Jeff, New points generally wear fairly quickly before they find a "set". Did you recheck your points gap and ignition timing? I doubt every plug wire went together. Do you have a spare condenser to s; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00860.html (7,602 bytes)
60. Re: Bugeye grille fasteners (score: 1): Author: "Matt Liggett" <mliggett-receive-spridgets@elise.kiva.net>; Date: 28 Apr 1998 14:22:51 -0000; I'm not familiar with the bugeye grille, but have you considered Dzus fasteners? They are handy quarter-turn fasteners often used for holding body panels on racecars. -- <mml@pobox.com> Matt Liggett; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00864.html (8,012 bytes)

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