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161. Re: 77 Midget value cover grommets (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 23:40:05 EDT
I had the same problem with my '79 Midget, Miss Molly. I solved it by finding an appropriately sized electrical grommet and cutting off one of the lips. It would have sealed fine by itself, but I pu
/html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01032.html (7,906 bytes)

162. Re: music in a Sprite (64-on) (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 09:18:08 EDT
I used a set of brass spacers to set my console off from the bulkead an additional 3/4". Check with Radio Shack; seems to me they had several different types of replacement speakers that would fit w
/html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00265.html (10,240 bytes)

163. Re: music in a Sprite (64-on) (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:56:03 EDT
Point taken (and imagine my embarrassment at my narrow mindedness....) However, Radio Shack runs a rather thriving catalog business, and I would be happy to have the local one add Evangelos' name to
/html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00268.html (8,766 bytes)

164. Re: music in a Sprite (64-on) (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 23:58:19 EDT
Uhhh, I'll settle for the ouzo.... ; ) Full-time student, and full-time single daddy. Be years before I can afford to do that one! A gentleman by the last name of Backogeorge <sp?> used to run a sma
/html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00291.html (9,666 bytes)

165. Re: IN-LINE GAS FILTER (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1998 05:37:01 EDT
I'd recommend one of the the Purolator glass in line filters as one of the other listers does. You can pick up one at your local "Parts-O-Rama," however, you might want to swing by a Kmart and look
/html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00320.html (8,669 bytes)

166. Pontiac 151 (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 08:19:09 EDT
Anyone have any thoughts, ideas, comments, or name-calling to offer on the subject of installing a Pontiac 151 and auto-trans to a Midget or MGB? No need to go into the 'Originality v. Modification'
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00410.html (6,756 bytes)

167. Re: Incredible Midget! (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Sun, 12 Jul 1998 08:19:09 EDT
Forwarded as requested; Replies to Lawrie, please.
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00411.html (7,844 bytes)

168. Re: Pressure Failure Switch (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 11:49:48 EDT
Would you happen to have the Moss part numbers? I've replaced the switch in mine with a bolt until I could locate the proper o-rings..... Rich
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00446.html (8,280 bytes)

169. Responses to Pontiac 151 Query (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 11:49:48 EDT
I had asked for input on the advisability/practicality of installing a Pontiac 151 to either a Midget or MGB: Responses were split pretty much evenly with some suggesting upgrading to a larger engine
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00447.html (7,966 bytes)

170. Re: How-to Maintenance Book (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 13:19:43 EDT
I use and like the Haynes manual for Sprites and Midgets. You should be able to get one through Moss or Victoria British, or perhaps your local bookstore can order you one (ISBN 0 85696 588 X). Luck
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00495.html (7,460 bytes)

171. Re: Ignition Wires and British Car Day (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 06:52:42 EDT
As long as the ends are the same, yes. I simply bought the universal Accel 8mm kit for a V8 and cut and fit two sets. Rich
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00602.html (7,587 bytes)

172. More on Engine Swaps (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 07:54:25 EDT
Just a quick and hearfelt "Thank You!" to all who offered assistance. I received a huge response to my request for information on engine swaps into B's and Midgets; everything from "Don't do it" to
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00604.html (8,019 bytes)

173. Midget 1500 exhaust gasket numbers (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 08:43:31 EDT
Application: 75-79 MG Midget 1500 Description: Exhaust Flange Gasket (Manifold to Pipe) Part #'s: Parts America EX 017 FelPro 60083 Victor F7135 McCord 820050 Comment: This gasket is the same as is u
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00623.html (7,339 bytes)

174. 1500 Midget Exhaust Gaskets (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 08:43:31 EDT
I finally got somewhat ambitious yesterday and replaced Miss Molly's exhaust 'head pipe' (the down pipe from the exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe / muffler assembly) with one that was sans cataly
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00624.html (8,174 bytes)

175. Sermon (Sort Of> (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1998 08:47:52 EDT
<Sermon Mode On> Recently on the list an individual posted what appeared to be unseemly messages in reply to other's queries; this resulted in numerous listers responding with equal fervor to that in
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00673.html (7,478 bytes)

176. Re: Door check strap (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 03:43:52 EDT
Sounds pretty much like what I did, although I did remove the door panel and feed the other end of the strap through the slot. You can buy replacement straps from Moss, VB, etc, or you can probably
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00789.html (8,081 bytes)

177. vacuum bleeding (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 00:32:35 EDT
I am intrigued by the idea of bleeding my hydraulics using a wet/dry vacuum; I think it was Larry Macy who suggested the idea. Question: Would it be advisable to install a one way check valve between
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00922.html (7,282 bytes)

178. Re: Transmission problem (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 01:30:13 EDT
I had a similar problem with Miss Molly ('79 Midget, though): a 15 cent pin that connects the gear shift lever to the shifting arm in the tailshaft broke. Major PITA, but only because it costs so li
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00022.html (7,823 bytes)

179. Re: Rusty floor (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 08:37:48 EDT
It doesn't, but being in contact with another metal causes it to corrode at the contact point as Jeff pointed out. This is why I sprayed both sides of the aluminum with rubberized undercoating befor
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00076.html (7,333 bytes)

180. Re: leaking dipstick on 1500 Midget (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com (Richard D. Arnold)
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 08:37:48 EDT
in not I made a replacement for mine by trimming off one of the lips of a rubber grommet. If the dipstick is being pushed out after all the other changes, though, I would still try to find what's ca
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00077.html (7,504 bytes)


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