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My broken half shaft acted about the same=2C and Kevin V and Jim N "saved" =
me.
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> 1. MG Midget Transmission?? Problem (Monty Love)
> 2. Re: MG Midget Transmission?? Problem (derf)
> 3. Re: MG Midget Transmission?? Problem (Larry Macy)
> 4. Re: MG Midget Transmission?? Problem (Brad Fornal)
> 5. Re: merry xmas=2C now get to work on car. (Linda Grunthaner)
> 6. Re: Boiling out fuel tanks (Linda Grunthaner)
> 7. Re: Gas tank bolts.... (Linda Grunthaner)
> 8. Re: Boiling out fuel tanks (Rick Fisk)
> 9. Re: merry xmas=2C now get to work on car. (Mike Rambour)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed=2C 02 Mar 2016 13:29:55 -0600
> From: Monty Love <cmlove@knology.net>
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget Transmission?? Problem
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> My son was idling through a shopping center parking lot in first gear. H=
e lets off of the gas and he feels a small jerk and a small clunking sound.=
The car will not move under its own power. It is shifted to what we thin=
k is neutral=2C but if you let out the clutch=2C it dies. It can be pushed=
forward or backward easily like it is in neutral=2C but when you start the=
engine and let out the clutch it dies. It appears to shift into other gea=
rs=2C but will not move. Anyone have any ideas what is wrong? We are thin=
king the tranny is broke=2C but it seems very weird symptoms. It is the da=
tsun b210 5 speed. It has less than 500 miles on the rebuild. Any thought=
s=2C besides we are screwed. :-)
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016 15:08:17 -0600
> From: derf <derf247@gmail.com>
> To: Monty Love <cmlove@knology.net>
> Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG Midget Transmission?? Problem
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> Something broken inside. Pull trans=2C replace broken stuff.
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> On Wed=2C Mar 2=2C 2016 at 1:29 PM=2C Monty Love via Spridgets <
> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > My son was idling through a shopping center parking lot in first gear. =
He
> > lets off of the gas and he feels a small jerk and a small clunking soun=
d.
> > The car will not move under its own power. It is shifted to what we th=
ink
> > is neutral=2C but if you let out the clutch=2C it dies. It can be push=
ed
> > forward or backward easily like it is in neutral=2C but when you start =
the
> > engine and let out the clutch it dies. It appears to shift into other
> > gears=2C but will not move. Anyone have any ideas what is wrong? We a=
re
> > thinking the tranny is broke=2C but it seems very weird symptoms. It i=
s the
> > datsun b210 5 speed. It has less than 500 miles on the rebuild. Any
> > thoughts=2C besides we are screwed. :-)
> > ------------------------
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> Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016 16:22:13 -0500
> From: Larry Macy <lmacy@mac.com>
> To: Monty Love <cmlove@knology.net>
> Cc: Spridgets net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG Midget Transmission?? Problem
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> Sounds like what happened to me when my pumpkin died. Everything OK until=
you let out the clutch. The pumpkin was locked up and stopped the drive sh=
aft=2C but it still rolled of pushed.
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> Pull the drain and see what comes out. Much easier than pulling the trann=
y first.
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> Larry
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> > On Mar 2=2C 2016=2C at 14:29 PM=2C Monty Love via Spridgets <spridgets@=
autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > My son was idling through a shopping center parking lot in first gear. =
He lets off of the gas and he feels a small jerk and a small clunking soun=
d. The car will not move under its own power. It is shifted to what we th=
ink is neutral=2C but if you let out the clutch=2C it dies. It can be push=
ed forward or backward easily like it is in neutral=2C but when you start t=
he engine and let out the clutch it dies. It appears to shift into other g=
ears=2C but will not move. Anyone have any ideas what is wrong? We are th=
inking the tranny is broke=2C but it seems very weird symptoms. It is the =
datsun b210 5 speed. It has less than 500 miles on the rebuild. Any thoug=
hts=2C besides we are screwed. :-)
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> Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016 17:17:47 -0600
> From: Brad Fornal <tequila.brad@gmail.com>
> To: Monty Love <cmlove@knology.net>
> Cc: Spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG Midget Transmission?? Problem
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> Sounds like a broken half shaft=2C except for the dying part. It's easier=
to
> start looking at the axle=2C then to pull the transmission.
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> On Wed=2C Mar 2=2C 2016 at 1:29 PM=2C Monty Love via Spridgets <
> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > My son was idling through a shopping center parking lot in first gear. =
He
> > lets off of the gas and he feels a small jerk and a small clunking soun=
d.
> > The car will not move under its own power. It is shifted to what we th=
ink
> > is neutral=2C but if you let out the clutch=2C it dies. It can be push=
ed
> > forward or backward easily like it is in neutral=2C but when you start =
the
> > engine and let out the clutch it dies. It appears to shift into other
> > gears=2C but will not move. Anyone have any ideas what is wrong? We a=
re
> > thinking the tranny is broke=2C but it seems very weird symptoms. It i=
s the
> > datsun b210 5 speed. It has less than 500 miles on the rebuild. Any
> > thoughts=2C besides we are screwed. :-)
> > ------------------------
> >
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> Message: 5
> Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016 19:59:55 -0500
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner@gmail.com>
> To: Ron Corry <Ron.Corry@iol.ie>
> Cc: spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] merry xmas=2C now get to work on car.
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> Figure it out yet? I love the find regarding silicone in the fuel tank.
> Keep going=2C
> Keep us posted=2C what you learn we will learn too.
> Linda
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> 62 Sprite Pinky
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> On Sunday=2C February 7=2C 2016=2C Ron Corry via Spridgets <
> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > Inner drive-shaft coupling shot?
> >
> > *From:* Mike Rambour via Spridgets
> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>
> > *Sent:* Sunday=2C February 07=2C 2016 9:01 PM
> > *To:* Spridgets <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.=
net')=3B>
> > *Subject:* Re: [Spridgets] merry xmas=2C now get to work on car.
> >
> > Hi=2C
> >
> > Thought I would come back with a status report on the mini that was not
> > running on freeway that I asked about a month ago=2C remember that far =
back ?
> > :)
> >
> > I tried everything=2C I assumed like most of you it was gas related=2C =
swapped
> > out fuel pump=2C swapped out fuel lines=2C pulled the distributor and c=
hecked
> > its advance curve and put in optical points=2C back to the fuel system =
as it
> > was still happening.
> >
> > Decided to remove the fuel tank and clean it out inside=2C I found that=
the
> > previous owner had used RTV silicone to install the sending unit?BINGO
> > found the problem it was gas all right.
> >
> > Rather large bits of silicone floating around in the tank=2C one would =
get
> > sucked into the fuel pickup and stop the fuel flow?car would shut down =
and
> > silicone would float away to come back later. Here is a pic oh what ca=
me
> > out of the fuel tank. http://singer.rambour.com/stuff/mini/mini_gas.j=
pg
> > <http://email.onwave.com/wf/click?upn=3DR-2BvTs-2F-2Ftlhec0duSAY1oaPiOA=
HfJEqeTY98fS0X3Bp4V5YG2l-2BCpkfr6OJps9pbgpVJyLsOLnA-2F5XXRF5Y4a5A-3D-3D_68B=
tbQ8I4Z6xhDby2FXQeXsg5vHWWQzdMESuXsTO6qZTM80ENnlJLSBSWmApKqc6LtjxReh0FZMPfz=
Kbsfn-2BwMeTudOdLb-2B-2F-2BtbGJO1GWWV7heBi2MPLJ3-2BgDs7ThKZzQWNwefFSYXiEXsb=
bqUJH1TrCvZuiF50oNRHxbNcwr6owCdDPweAkwmb4DJ-2BXf-2BmKhKoa4gwZv673zwd8B0Alks=
C06FoA7ixI-2Fkqx0fP-2BhEM-3D>
> >
> > Car was running fine again until yesterday=2C new problem=2C its a
> > squeak/grinding noise under acceleration only no noise when coasting or
> > clutch is in. Motor mounts feel fine as I thought it was a loose motor
> > allowing metal to metal contact Can?t identify it but its not the fan =
belt
> > I removed it and tested that theory?ah the joys of someone else old car
> > problem?
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ------------------------------
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> Message: 6
> Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016 20:13:36 -0500
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner@gmail.com>
> To: Mike Rambour <lists@dinospider.com>
> Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Boiling out fuel tanks
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> List=2C
> Since joining up and getting my first Sprite I keep hearing about boiling
> out our fuel tanks but can someone remind me why a replacement tank is no=
t
> a good idea? Don't get me wrong I prefer stock or nos for all my vechicle=
s
> but it always seemed like an off the shelf replacement would do fine with
> the exception of Made in China.....LOL. I do remember Frank telling me ho=
w
> importiant the fitting was on our stock tanks and that I should never
> damage the fitting as it was not replaceable so I always was careful and
> still have my original tank. Are replacement tanks a POS or what?
> Lin
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> 62 Sprite Pinky
> Rat Rod LOL
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> On Wednesday=2C February 17=2C 2016=2C Mike Rambour via Spridgets <
> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
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> >
> > Oh=2C I thought the question was how many hours does a Californian hav=
e to
> > drive to get the good stuff.
> >
> > About 5 hours for me... I have learned my lesson=2C I tend to stockpil=
e now.
> >
> > mike
> >
> > On 2/17/2016 11:12 AM=2C rrengineer.mike via Spridgets wrote:
> >
> > The question is=2C what has NOT been banned in California?
> > Mike MacLean
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5=2C an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
> >
> >
> > -------- Original message --------
> > From: Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>
> > Date: 2/17/2016 10:31 AM (GMT-08:00)
> > To: Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>
> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'soavero@yahoo.com')=3B>
> > Cc: Spridgets net <Spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'Spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>
> > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Boiling out fuel tanks
> >
> > It's been banned in California=2C but we can still get it here in the r=
eal
> > world. :-)
> >
> >
> > --
> > A gun is like a parachute=2C if you need one but don't have it=2C
> > you'll probably never need one again.
> >
> >
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016 20:16:57 -0500
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner@gmail.com>
> To: Hal Faulkner <frog.aye@gmail.com>
> Cc: Spridgets <Spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gas tank bolts....
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> Wow you guys are good.
> Looking forward to some images of Jim's Midget.
> Lin
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> 62 Sprite Pinky
> Rat Rod
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> On Thursday=2C February 25=2C 2016=2C Hal Faulkner via Spridgets <
> spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > Personally I like to use a wire wheel. Just make certain to hold the b=
olt
> > in a locking pliers (AKA vise Grips.) And hold it against the wheel in =
such
> > a position that when it gets caught the wheel will throw it at the floo=
r
> > not at your face. And wear eye protection.
> >
> > Hal
> >
> > On Wed=2C Feb 24=2C 2016 at 12:23 PM=2C WeslakeMonza1330--- via Spridge=
ts <
> > spridgets@autox.team.net
> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>> wrote=
:
> >
> >> 5/16 UNF and if you have a thread restoring file it'll be easier to fi=
nd
> >> the right side of the (4-sided I guess) file for the job.
> >>
> >> In a message dated 22/02/2016 08:13:48 GMT Standard Time=2C
> >> spridgets@autox.team.net
> >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B> write=
s:
> >>
> >> How about taking a mall pick and popping the bed liner out of the trea=
ds?
> >> Unless you used. Really shitty bedline rut should easily pop loose.
> >> Actually I'm surprised you couldn't have went around the bolt at the =
base
> >> and then just unscrewed the coating of bed liner.
> >>
> >> I'll see if it lists the thread size in factory parts manual
> >>
> >> Leo
> >>
> >> On Feb 21=2C 2016=2C at 11:05 PM=2C bmwwxman . via Spridgets <
> >> spridgets@autox.team.net
> >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>> wrot=
e:
> >>
> >> Anyone know the thread on the captive bolts that hole the gas tank in
> >> place on a MKIII Midget? I undercoated the car with pick-up bed liner
> >> which filled the threads. Now I need to chase the threads bt can't tel=
l
> >> what they are. I was thinking 1/4 - 28?
> >>
> >> TIA....
> >>
> >> --
> >> Cheers!!
> >> Jim Johnson
> >> High Plains Youth Hockey <http://www.highplainsyouthhockey.org/>
> >> Dodge City Trail of Fame <http://www.dodgecitytrailoffame.org/>
> >> Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.ejssm.org/=
>
> >>
> >> *"Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that
> >> they look forward to the trip."*
> >>
> >> *Winston Churchill*
> >>
> >>
> >> ------------------------
> >>
> >> spridgets@autox.team.net
> >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>
> >>
> >> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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> Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016 20:33:17 -0500
> From: Rick Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net>
> To: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner@gmail.com>
> Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Boiling out fuel tanks
> Message-ID: <F86E7024-7B54-45D5-9703-7311942C8E9E@chartermi.net>
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> Replacement tanks available are made in Canada I believe. They DON'T hav=
e a drain. :-(
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> Sent from my keyboard
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> > On Mar 2=2C 2016=2C at 8:13 PM=2C Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <sprid=
gets@autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > List=2C
> > Since joining up and getting my first Sprite I keep hearing about boili=
ng out our fuel tanks but can someone remind me why a replacement tank is n=
ot a good idea? Don't get me wrong I prefer stock or nos for all my vechicl=
es but it always seemed like an off the shelf replacement would do fine wit=
h the exception of Made in China.....LOL. I do remember Frank telling me ho=
w importiant the fitting was on our stock tanks and that I should never dam=
age the fitting as it was not replaceable so I always was careful and still=
have my original tank. Are replacement tanks a POS or what?
> > Lin
> >=20
> > 62 Sprite Pinky=20
> > Rat Rod LOL
> >=20
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> >> On Wednesday=2C February 17=2C 2016=2C Mike Rambour via Spridgets <spr=
idgets@autox.team.net> wrote:
> >>=20
> >> Oh=2C I thought the question was how many hours does a Californian ha=
ve to drive to get the good stuff.
> >>=20
> >> About 5 hours for me... I have learned my lesson=2C I tend to stockpi=
le now.
> >>=20
> >> mike
> >>=20
> >>> On 2/17/2016 11:12 AM=2C rrengineer.mike via Spridgets wrote:
> >>> The question is=2C what has NOT been banned in California?
> >>> Mike MacLean
> >>>=20
> >>>=20
> >>>=20
> >>>=20
> >>> Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5=2C an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
> >>>=20
> >>>=20
> >>> -------- Original message --------
> >>> From: Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>=20
> >>> Date: 2/17/2016 10:31 AM (GMT-08:00)=20
> >>> To: Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>=20
> >>> Cc: Spridgets net <Spridgets@autox.team.net>=20
> >>> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Boiling out fuel tanks=20
> >>>=20
> >>> It's been banned in California=2C but we can still get it here in the=
real world. :-)
> >>=20
> >> --=20
> >> A gun is like a parachute=2C if you need one but don't have it=2C
> >> you'll probably never need one again.
> >=20
> >=20
> > --=20
> > "Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III=2C Spritenut
> >=20
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> From: Mike Rambour <lists@dinospider.com>
> To: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner@gmail.com>=2C Ron Corry
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> Yes=2C car seems fine now. Well not really=2C we have a new issue but =
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> runs fine and removing/cleaning the fuel system of the silicone seems to=
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> have fixed the problem. Too bad I didn't find the silicone before I=20
> purchased a new fuel pump. We have found the previous owner had stock=20
> in a silicone company=2C even found some in the radiator when we did a=20
> flush and I think that is why the car runs a little warm. It got in the=20
> cooling system via the silicone on the thermostat elbow. There is LOTS=20
> of silicone around the motor's front plate=2C I mean LOTS so I am afraid=
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> it got into the motor as well=2C we have decided to pull the motor and=20
> clean it up and reassemble it=2C since the car has good compression and=20
> oil pressure=2C we wont touch the internals=2C just open it up and re-sea=
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> it properly.
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> Right now I am fighting a squeak/rattle/scraping sound when under=20
> moving forward only=2C it does not happen at idle or reverse. I thought=
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> it was the driveshaft hitting the exhaust manifold but made some=20
> clearance and that was not it. I really hate the idea of pulling the=20
> motor without knowing what it is first because then I might put the=20
> motor back in with the same noise.
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> But the fuel system is fine now :)
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> mike
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> On 3/2/2016 4:59 PM=2C Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> > Figure it out yet? I love the find regarding silicone in the fuel tank.
> > Keep going=2C
> > Keep us posted=2C what you learn we will learn too.
> > Linda
> >
> > 62 Sprite Pinky
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sunday=2C February 7=2C 2016=2C Ron Corry via Spridgets=20
> >
> > Inner drive-shaft coupling shot?
> > *From:* Mike Rambour via Spridgets
> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>
> > *Sent:* Sunday=2C February 07=2C 2016 9:01 PM
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> > *Subject:* Re: [Spridgets] merry xmas=2C now get to work on car.
> > Hi=2C
> > Thought I would come back with a status report on the mini that
> > was not running on freeway that I asked about a month ago=2C
> > remember that far back ? :)
> > I tried everything=2C I assumed like most of you it was gas related=
=2C
> > swapped out fuel pump=2C swapped out fuel lines=2C pulled the
> > distributor and checked its advance curve and put in optical
> > points=2C back to the fuel system as it was still happening.
> > Decided to remove the fuel tank and clean it out inside=2C I found
> > that the previous owner had used RTV silicone to install the
> > sending unit?BINGO found the problem it was gas all right.
> > Rather large bits of silicone floating around in the tank=2C one
> > would get sucked into the fuel pickup and stop the fuel flow?car
> > would shut down and silicone would float away to come back later.=20
> > Here is a pic oh what came out of the fuel tank.
> > http://singer.rambour.com/stuff/mini/mini_gas.jpg
> > <http://email.onwave.com/wf/click?upn=3DR-2BvTs-2F-2Ftlhec0duSAY1oa=
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EXsbbqUJH1TrCvZuiF50oNRHxbNcwr6owCdDPweAkwmb4DJ-2BXf-2BmKhKoa4gwZv673zwd8B0=
AlksC06FoA7ixI-2Fkqx0fP-2BhEM-3D>
> > Car was running fine again until yesterday=2C new problem=2C its a
> > squeak/grinding noise under acceleration only no noise when
> > coasting or clutch is in. Motor mounts feel fine as I thought it
> > was a loose motor allowing metal to metal contact Can?t identify
> > it but its not the fan belt I removed it and tested that theory?ah
> > the joys of someone else old car problem?
> > Mike
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ssion?? Problem (Monty Love)<br>>=3B 2. Re: MG Midget Transmission?? P=
roblem (derf)<br>>=3B 3. Re: MG Midget Transmission?? Problem (Larry M=
acy)<br>>=3B 4. Re: MG Midget Transmission?? Problem (Brad Fornal)<br>=
>=3B 5. Re: merry xmas=2C now get to work on car. (Linda Grunthaner)<b=
r>>=3B 6. Re: Boiling out fuel tanks (Linda Grunthaner)<br>>=3B 7=
. Re: Gas tank bolts.... (Linda Grunthaner)<br>>=3B 8. Re: Boiling out=
fuel tanks (Rick Fisk)<br>>=3B 9. Re: merry xmas=2C now get to work o=
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age: 1<br>>=3B Date: Wed=2C 02 Mar 2016 13:29:55 -0600<br>>=3B From: Mo=
nty Love <=3Bcmlove@knology.net>=3B<br>>=3B To: spridgets@autox.team.=
net<br>>=3B Subject: [Spridgets] MG Midget Transmission?? Problem<br>>=
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My son was idling through a shopping center parking lot in first gear. He=
lets off of the gas and he feels a small jerk and a small clunking sound. =
The car will not move under its own power. It is shifted to what we think=
is neutral=2C but if you let out the clutch=2C it dies. It can be pushed =
forward or backward easily like it is in neutral=2C but when you start the =
engine and let out the clutch it dies. It appears to shift into other gear=
s=2C but will not move. Anyone have any ideas what is wrong? We are think=
ing the tranny is broke=2C but it seems very weird symptoms. It is the dat=
sun b210 5 speed. It has less than 500 miles on the rebuild. Any thoughts=
=2C besides we are screwed. :-)<br>>=3B <br>>=3B ---------------------=
---------<br>>=3B <br>>=3B Message: 2<br>>=3B Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016=
15:08:17 -0600<br>>=3B From: derf <=3Bderf247@gmail.com>=3B<br>>=
=3B To: Monty Love <=3Bcmlove@knology.net>=3B<br>>=3B Cc: Spridgets &=
lt=3Bspridgets@autox.team.net>=3B<br>>=3B Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG M=
idget Transmission?? Problem<br>>=3B Message-ID:<br>>=3B <=3BCAEAAx7=
_LXP0NMfz5r5OaJdAfrNAQdLZ5VTXmGJoYTaPjFTyNSA@mail.gmail.com>=3B<br>>=3B=
Content-Type: text/plain=3B charset=3D"utf-8"<br>>=3B <br>>=3B Somethi=
ng broken inside. Pull trans=2C replace broken stuff.<br>>=3B <br>>=3B=
<br>>=3B On Wed=2C Mar 2=2C 2016 at 1:29 PM=2C Monty Love via Spridgets =
<=3B<br>>=3B spridgets@autox.team.net>=3B wrote:<br>>=3B <br>>=3B=
>=3B My son was idling through a shopping center parking lot in first ge=
ar. He<br>>=3B >=3B lets off of the gas and he feels a small jerk and =
a small clunking sound.<br>>=3B >=3B The car will not move under its ow=
n power. It is shifted to what we think<br>>=3B >=3B is neutral=2C but=
if you let out the clutch=2C it dies. It can be pushed<br>>=3B >=3B f=
orward or backward easily like it is in neutral=2C but when you start the<b=
r>>=3B >=3B engine and let out the clutch it dies. It appears to shift=
into other<br>>=3B >=3B gears=2C but will not move. Anyone have any i=
deas what is wrong? We are<br>>=3B >=3B thinking the tranny is broke=
=2C but it seems very weird symptoms. It is the<br>>=3B >=3B datsun b2=
10 5 speed. It has less than 500 miles on the rebuild. Any<br>>=3B >=
=3B thoughts=2C besides we are screwed. :-)<br>>=3B >=3B -------------=
-----------<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B spridgets@autox.team.net<br>&=
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e: 3<br>>=3B Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016 16:22:13 -0500<br>>=3B From: Larry=
Macy <=3Blmacy@mac.com>=3B<br>>=3B To: Monty Love <=3Bcmlove@knolo=
gy.net>=3B<br>>=3B Cc: Spridgets net <=3Bspridgets@autox.team.net>=
=3B<br>>=3B Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG Midget Transmission?? Problem<br>=
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gt=3B Sounds like what happened to me when my pumpkin died. Everything OK u=
ntil you let out the clutch. The pumpkin was locked up and stopped the driv=
e shaft=2C but it still rolled of pushed.<br>>=3B <br>>=3B Pull the dra=
in and see what comes out. Much easier than pulling the tranny first.<br>&g=
t=3B <br>>=3B Larry<br>>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B On Mar 2=2C 2016=2C at 14=
:29 PM=2C Monty Love via Spridgets <=3Bspridgets@autox.team.net>=3B wro=
te:<br>>=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=3B My son was idling through a shopping=
center parking lot in first gear. He lets off of the gas and he feels a s=
mall jerk and a small clunking sound. The car will not move under its own =
power. It is shifted to what we think is neutral=2C but if you let out the=
clutch=2C it dies. It can be pushed forward or backward easily like it is=
in neutral=2C but when you start the engine and let out the clutch it dies=
. It appears to shift into other gears=2C but will not move. Anyone have =
any ideas what is wrong? We are thinking the tranny is broke=2C but it see=
ms very weird symptoms. It is the datsun b210 5 speed. It has less than 5=
00 miles on the rebuild. Any thoughts=2C besides we are screwed. :-)<br>&=
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rom: Brad Fornal <=3Btequila.brad@gmail.com>=3B<br>>=3B To: Monty Lov=
e <=3Bcmlove@knology.net>=3B<br>>=3B Cc: Spridget list <=3Bspridget=
s@autox.team.net>=3B<br>>=3B Subject: Re: [Spridgets] MG Midget Transmi=
ssion?? Problem<br>>=3B Message-ID:<br>>=3B
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oken half shaft=2C except for the dying part. It's easier to<br>>=3B star=
t looking at the axle=2C then to pull the transmission.<br>>=3B <br>>=
=3B On Wed=2C Mar 2=2C 2016 at 1:29 PM=2C Monty Love via Spridgets <=3B<b=
r>>=3B spridgets@autox.team.net>=3B wrote:<br>>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B =
My son was idling through a shopping center parking lot in first gear. He<=
br>>=3B >=3B lets off of the gas and he feels a small jerk and a small =
clunking sound.<br>>=3B >=3B The car will not move under its own power.=
It is shifted to what we think<br>>=3B >=3B is neutral=2C but if you =
let out the clutch=2C it dies. It can be pushed<br>>=3B >=3B forward o=
r backward easily like it is in neutral=2C but when you start the<br>>=3B=
>=3B engine and let out the clutch it dies. It appears to shift into ot=
her<br>>=3B >=3B gears=2C but will not move. Anyone have any ideas wha=
t is wrong? We are<br>>=3B >=3B thinking the tranny is broke=2C but it=
seems very weird symptoms. It is the<br>>=3B >=3B datsun b210 5 speed=
. It has less than 500 miles on the rebuild. Any<br>>=3B >=3B thought=
s=2C besides we are screwed. :-)<br>>=3B >=3B ------------------------=
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=3B <br>>=3B Figure it out yet? I love the find regarding silicone in the=
fuel tank.<br>>=3B Keep going=2C<br>>=3B Keep us posted=2C what you le=
arn we will learn too.<br>>=3B Linda<br>>=3B <br>>=3B 62 Sprite Pinky=
<br>>=3B <br>>=3B <br>>=3B <br>>=3B On Sunday=2C February 7=2C 2016=
=2C Ron Corry via Spridgets <=3B<br>>=3B spridgets@autox.team.net>=3B=
wrote:<br>>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B Inner drive-shaft coupling shot?<br>>=
=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B *From:* Mike Rambour via Spridgets<br>>=3B &g=
t=3B <=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B&g=
t=3B<br>>=3B >=3B *Sent:* Sunday=2C February 07=2C 2016 9:01 PM<br>>=
=3B >=3B *To:* Spridgets <=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets=
@autox.team.net')=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B *Subject:* Re: [Spridgets] merr=
y xmas=2C now get to work on car.<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Hi=2C<b=
r>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Thought I would come back with a status re=
port on the mini that was not<br>>=3B >=3B running on freeway that I as=
ked about a month ago=2C remember that far back ?<br>>=3B >=3B :)<br>&g=
t=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B I tried everything=2C I assumed like most of y=
ou it was gas related=2C swapped<br>>=3B >=3B out fuel pump=2C swapped =
out fuel lines=2C pulled the distributor and checked<br>>=3B >=3B its a=
dvance curve and put in optical points=2C back to the fuel system as it<br>=
>=3B >=3B was still happening.<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Decide=
d to remove the fuel tank and clean it out inside=2C I found that the<br>&g=
t=3B >=3B previous owner had used RTV silicone to install the sending uni=
t?BINGO<br>>=3B >=3B found the problem it was gas all right.<br>>=3B =
>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Rather large bits of silicone floating around in th=
e tank=2C one would get<br>>=3B >=3B sucked into the fuel pickup and st=
op the fuel flow?car would shut down and<br>>=3B >=3B silicone would fl=
oat away to come back later. Here is a pic oh what came<br>>=3B >=3B o=
ut of the fuel tank. http://singer.rambour.com/stuff/mini/mini_gas.jpg<br=
>>=3B >=3B <=3Bhttp://email.onwave.com/wf/click?upn=3DR-2BvTs-2F-2Ftl=
hec0duSAY1oaPiOAHfJEqeTY98fS0X3Bp4V5YG2l-2BCpkfr6OJps9pbgpVJyLsOLnA-2F5XXRF=
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wZv673zwd8B0AlksC06FoA7ixI-2Fkqx0fP-2BhEM-3D>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=
=3B >=3B Car was running fine again until yesterday=2C new problem=2C its=
a<br>>=3B >=3B squeak/grinding noise under acceleration only no noise =
when coasting or<br>>=3B >=3B clutch is in. Motor mounts feel fine as =
I thought it was a loose motor<br>>=3B >=3B allowing metal to metal con=
tact Can?t identify it but its not the fan belt<br>>=3B >=3B I removed=
it and tested that theory?ah the joys of someone else old car<br>>=3B &g=
t=3B problem?<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Mike<br>>=3B >=3B<br>&g=
t=3B >=3B ------------------------------<br>>=3B >=3B ---------------=
---------<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B spridgets@autox.team.net<br>>=
=3B >=3B <=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net'=
)=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Donate: http://www.team.net/do=
nate.html<br>>=3B >=3B Suggested annual donation: $12.75<br>>=3B >=
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>=3B >=3B http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/ron.corry@iol=
.ie<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B <br>>=3B -- <br>>=3B "P=
ay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III=2C Spritenut<br>>=3B -------=
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d=2C 2 Mar 2016 20:13:36 -0500<br>>=3B From: Linda Grunthaner <=3Bgrunt=
haner@gmail.com>=3B<br>>=3B To: Mike Rambour <=3Blists@dinospider.com=
>=3B<br>>=3B Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <=3Bspridgets@autox.team.=
net>=3B<br>>=3B Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Boiling out fuel tanks<br>>=
=3B Message-ID:<br>>=3B
<=3BCAL0QtVcqSFAy6=3D8VWEYbsYX-ERkTKL-0i1qVF1D=
ENSGzGU5bZA@mail.gmail.com>=3B<br>>=3B Content-Type: text/plain=3B char=
set=3D"utf-8"<br>>=3B <br>>=3B List=2C<br>>=3B Since joining up and g=
etting my first Sprite I keep hearing about boiling<br>>=3B out our fuel =
tanks but can someone remind me why a replacement tank is not<br>>=3B a g=
ood idea? Don't get me wrong I prefer stock or nos for all my vechicles<br>=
>=3B but it always seemed like an off the shelf replacement would do fine=
with<br>>=3B the exception of Made in China.....LOL. I do remember Frank=
telling me how<br>>=3B importiant the fitting was on our stock tanks and=
that I should never<br>>=3B damage the fitting as it was not replaceable=
so I always was careful and<br>>=3B still have my original tank. Are rep=
lacement tanks a POS or what?<br>>=3B Lin<br>>=3B <br>>=3B 62 Sprite =
Pinky<br>>=3B Rat Rod LOL<br>>=3B <br>>=3B <br>>=3B <br>>=3B On W=
ednesday=2C February 17=2C 2016=2C Mike Rambour via Spridgets <=3B<br>>=
=3B spridgets@autox.team.net>=3B wrote:<br>>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B<br>&g=
t=3B >=3B Oh=2C I thought the question was how many hours does a Califor=
nian have to<br>>=3B >=3B drive to get the good stuff.<br>>=3B >=3B=
<br>>=3B >=3B About 5 hours for me... I have learned my lesson=2C I te=
nd to stockpile now.<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B mike<br>>=3B &=
gt=3B<br>>=3B >=3B On 2/17/2016 11:12 AM=2C rrengineer.mike via Spridge=
ts wrote:<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B The question is=2C what has NOT=
been banned in California?<br>>=3B >=3B Mike MacLean<br>>=3B >=3B<=
br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Sent vi=
a the Samsung GALAXY S? 5=2C an AT&=3BT 4G LTE smartphone<br>>=3B >=
=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B -------- Original message --------<br=
>>=3B >=3B From: Rick Fisk via Spridgets <=3Bspridgets@autox.team.net=
>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B <=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@au=
tox.team.net')=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Date: 2/17/2016 10:31 AM (GMT-08:0=
0)<br>>=3B >=3B To: Ron Soave <=3Bsoavero@yahoo.com>=3B<br>>=3B &=
gt=3B <=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'soavero@yahoo.com')=3B>=3B<b=
r>>=3B >=3B Cc: Spridgets net <=3BSpridgets@autox.team.net>=3B<br>&=
gt=3B >=3B <=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'Spridgets@autox.team.ne=
t')=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Boiling out fuel tan=
ks<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B It's been banned in California=2C but =
we can still get it here in the real<br>>=3B >=3B world. :-)<br>>=3B=
>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B --<br>>=3B >=3B A gun is like=
a parachute=2C if you need one but don't have it=2C<br>>=3B >=3B you'l=
l probably never need one again.<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=
=3B <br>>=3B -- <br>>=3B "Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III=
=2C Spritenut<br>>=3B -------------- next part --------------<br>>=3B A=
n HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br>>=3B URL: <=3Bhttp://autox.team.ne=
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=3B<br>>=3B <br>>=3B ------------------------------<br>>=3B <br>>=
=3B Message: 7<br>>=3B Date: Wed=2C 2 Mar 2016 20:16:57 -0500<br>>=3B F=
rom: Linda Grunthaner <=3Bgrunthaner@gmail.com>=3B<br>>=3B To: Hal Fa=
ulkner <=3Bfrog.aye@gmail.com>=3B<br>>=3B Cc: Spridgets <=3BSpridge=
ts@autox.team.net>=3B<br>>=3B Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gas tank bolts..=
..<br>>=3B Message-ID:<br>>=3B <=3BCAL0QtVedunRwzqEtyxa-AETq814NaMrm=
prAnqE1BXz1uUsJz7Q@mail.gmail.com>=3B<br>>=3B Content-Type: text/plain=
=3B charset=3D"utf-8"<br>>=3B <br>>=3B Wow you guys are good.<br>>=3B=
Looking forward to some images of Jim's Midget.<br>>=3B Lin<br>>=3B <b=
r>>=3B 62 Sprite Pinky<br>>=3B Rat Rod<br>>=3B <br>>=3B On Thursday=
=2C February 25=2C 2016=2C Hal Faulkner via Spridgets <=3B<br>>=3B spri=
dgets@autox.team.net>=3B wrote:<br>>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B Personally I =
like to use a wire wheel. Just make certain to hold the bolt<br>>=3B >=
=3B in a locking pliers (AKA vise Grips.) And hold it against the wheel in =
such<br>>=3B >=3B a position that when it gets caught the wheel will th=
row it at the floor<br>>=3B >=3B not at your face. And wear eye protec=
tion.<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B Hal<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=
=3B On Wed=2C Feb 24=2C 2016 at 12:23 PM=2C WeslakeMonza1330--- via Spridge=
ts <=3B<br>>=3B >=3B spridgets@autox.team.net<br>>=3B >=3B <=3B=
javascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>=3B>=3B =
wrote:<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B 5/16 UNF and if you have a t=
hread restoring file it'll be easier to find<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B the rig=
ht side of the (4-sided I guess) file for the job.<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<b=
r>>=3B >=3B>=3B In a message dated 22/02/2016 08:13:48 GMT Standard T=
ime=2C<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B spridgets@autox.team.net<br>>=3B >=3B>=
=3B <=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>=
=3B writes:<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B How about taking =
a mall pick and popping the bed liner out of the treads?<br>>=3B >=3B&g=
t=3B Unless you used. Really shitty bedline rut should easily pop loose.<b=
r>>=3B >=3B>=3B Actually I'm surprised you couldn't have went around=
the bolt at the base<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B and then just unscrewed the co=
ating of bed liner.<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B I'll see =
if it lists the thread size in factory parts manual<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<=
br>>=3B >=3B>=3B Leo<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B On=
Feb 21=2C 2016=2C at 11:05 PM=2C bmwwxman . via Spridgets <=3B<br>>=3B=
>=3B>=3B spridgets@autox.team.net<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B <=3Bjavascr=
ipt:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>=3B>=3B wrote:<=
br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B Anyone know the thread on the=
captive bolts that hole the gas tank in<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B place on a =
MKIII Midget? I undercoated the car with pick-up bed liner<br>>=3B >=
=3B>=3B which filled the threads. Now I need to chase the threads bt can'=
t tell<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B what they are. I was thinking 1/4 - 28?<br>&=
gt=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B TIA....<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<br=
>>=3B >=3B>=3B --<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B Cheers!!<br>>=3B >=3B>=
=3B Jim Johnson<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B High Plains Youth Hockey <=3Bhttp:=
//www.highplainsyouthhockey.org/>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B Dodge City Tr=
ail of Fame <=3Bhttp://www.dodgecitytrailoffame.org/>=3B<br>>=3B >=
=3B>=3B Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <=3Bhttp://www.=
ejssm.org/>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B *"Tact is th=
e ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that<br>>=3B >=3B=
>=3B they look forward to the trip."*<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B &g=
t=3B>=3B *Winston Churchill*<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=
=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B ------------------------<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<=
br>>=3B >=3B>=3B spridgets@autox.team.net<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B <=
=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>=3B<br>=
>=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B Donate: http://www.team.net/dona=
te.html<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B Suggested annual donation: $12.75<br>>=3B =
>=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B Archive: http://www.team.net/archive<br=
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=3B Unsubscribe/Manage:<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B http://autox.team.net/mailma=
n/options/spridgets/frog.aye@gmail.com<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=
=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B <br>>=3B -- <br>>=3B "Pay if forwa=
rd" in honor of Frank Clarici III=2C Spritenut<br>>=3B -------------- nex=
t part --------------<br>>=3B An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<br>>=
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---------------<br>>=3B <br>>=3B Message: 8<br>>=3B Date: Wed=2C 2 Ma=
r 2016 20:33:17 -0500<br>>=3B From: Rick Fisk <=3Brefisk@chartermi.net&=
gt=3B<br>>=3B To: Linda Grunthaner <=3Bgrunthaner@gmail.com>=3B<br>&g=
t=3B Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <=3Bspridgets@autox.team.net>=3B<br=
>>=3B Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Boiling out fuel tanks<br>>=3B Message-I=
D: <=3BF86E7024-7B54-45D5-9703-7311942C8E9E@chartermi.net>=3B<br>>=3B=
Content-Type: text/plain=3B charset=3D"utf-8"<br>>=3B <br>>=3B Replace=
ment tanks available are made in Canada I believe. They DON'T have a drain=
. :-(<br>>=3B <br>>=3B Sent from my keyboard<br>>=3B <br>>=3B >=
=3B On Mar 2=2C 2016=2C at 8:13 PM=2C Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <=3B=
spridgets@autox.team.net>=3B wrote:<br>>=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=3B Li=
st=2C<br>>=3B >=3B Since joining up and getting my first Sprite I keep =
hearing about boiling out our fuel tanks but can someone remind me why a re=
placement tank is not a good idea? Don't get me wrong I prefer stock or nos=
for all my vechicles but it always seemed like an off the shelf replacemen=
t would do fine with the exception of Made in China.....LOL. I do remember =
Frank telling me how importiant the fitting was on our stock tanks and that=
I should never damage the fitting as it was not replaceable so I always wa=
s careful and still have my original tank. Are replacement tanks a POS or w=
hat?<br>>=3B >=3B Lin<br>>=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=3B 62 Sprite Pink=
y <br>>=3B >=3B Rat Rod LOL<br>>=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=3B <br>>=
=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B On Wednesday=2C February 17=2C 2016=2C M=
ike Rambour via Spridgets <=3Bspridgets@autox.team.net>=3B wrote:<br>&g=
t=3B >=3B>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B Oh=2C I thought the question was=
how many hours does a Californian have to drive to get the good stuff.<br>=
>=3B >=3B>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B About 5 hours for me... I have=
learned my lesson=2C I tend to stockpile now.<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B <br>&=
gt=3B >=3B>=3B mike<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B&=
gt=3B On 2/17/2016 11:12 AM=2C rrengineer.mike via Spridgets wrote:<br>>=
=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B The question is=2C what has NOT been banned in Calif=
ornia?<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B Mike MacLean<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=
=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B <br>>=3B =
>=3B>=3B>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B Sent via the Samsung GALAX=
Y S? 5=2C an AT&=3BT 4G LTE smartphone<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B <br>=
>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B -------- Original m=
essage --------<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B From: Rick Fisk via Spridgets =
<=3Bspridgets@autox.team.net>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B Date: 2/=
17/2016 10:31 AM (GMT-08:00) <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B To: Ron Soave &l=
t=3Bsoavero@yahoo.com>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B Cc: Spridgets net=
<=3BSpridgets@autox.team.net>=3B <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B Subject=
: Re: [Spridgets] Boiling out fuel tanks <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B <br>=
>=3B >=3B>=3B>=3B It's been banned in California=2C but we can stil=
l get it here in the real world. :-)<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B <br>>=3B >=
=3B>=3B -- <br>>=3B >=3B>=3B A gun is like a parachute=2C if you ne=
ed one but don't have it=2C<br>>=3B >=3B>=3B you'll probably never ne=
ed one again.<br>>=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=3B -- <br>&=
gt=3B >=3B "Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III=2C Spritenut<br=
>>=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=3B ------------------------<br>>=3B >=3B =
<br>>=3B >=3B spridgets@autox.team.net<br>>=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=
=3B Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html<br>>=3B >=3B Suggested annu=
al donation: $12.75<br>>=3B >=3B <br>>=3B >=3B Archive: http://www.=
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ets/refisk@chartermi.net<br>>=3B -------------- next part --------------<=
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001.html>=3B<br>>=3B <br>>=3B ------------------------------<br>>=
=3B <br>>=3B Message: 9<br>>=3B Date: Thu=2C 3 Mar 2016 08:08:27 -0800<=
br>>=3B From: Mike Rambour <=3Blists@dinospider.com>=3B<br>>=3B To:=
Linda Grunthaner <=3Bgrunthaner@gmail.com>=3B=2C Ron Corry<br>>=3B
=
<=3BRon.Corry@iol.ie>=3B<br>>=3B Cc: spridgets <=3Bspridgets@autox.=
team.net>=3B<br>>=3B Subject: Re: [Spridgets] merry xmas=2C now get to =
work on car.<br>>=3B Message-ID: <=3B56D8617B.2010805@dinospider.com>=
=3B<br>>=3B Content-Type: text/plain=3B charset=3D"utf-8"=3B Format=3D"fl=
owed"<br>>=3B <br>>=3B <br>>=3B Yes=2C car seems fine now. Well no=
t really=2C we have a new issue but it <br>>=3B runs fine and removing/cl=
eaning the fuel system of the silicone seems to <br>>=3B have fixed the p=
roblem. Too bad I didn't find the silicone before I <br>>=3B purchased a=
new fuel pump. We have found the previous owner had stock <br>>=3B in a=
silicone company=2C even found some in the radiator when we did a <br>>=
=3B flush and I think that is why the car runs a little warm. It got in the=
<br>>=3B cooling system via the silicone on the thermostat elbow. There=
is LOTS <br>>=3B of silicone around the motor's front plate=2C I mean LO=
TS so I am afraid <br>>=3B it got into the motor as well=2C we have decid=
ed to pull the motor and <br>>=3B clean it up and reassemble it=2C since =
the car has good compression and <br>>=3B oil pressure=2C we wont touch t=
he internals=2C just open it up and re-seal <br>>=3B it properly.<br>>=
=3B <br>>=3B Right now I am fighting a squeak/rattle/scraping sound whe=
n under <br>>=3B moving forward only=2C it does not happen at idle or rev=
erse. I thought <br>>=3B it was the driveshaft hitting the exhaust manif=
old but made some <br>>=3B clearance and that was not it. I really hate =
the idea of pulling the <br>>=3B motor without knowing what it is first b=
ecause then I might put the <br>>=3B motor back in with the same noise.<b=
r>>=3B <br>>=3B But the fuel system is fine now :)<br>>=3B <br>>=
=3B mike<br>>=3B <br>>=3B On 3/2/2016 4:59 PM=2C Linda Grunthaner =
wrote:<br>>=3B >=3B Figure it out yet? I love the find regarding silico=
ne in the fuel tank.<br>>=3B >=3B Keep going=2C<br>>=3B >=3B Keep u=
s posted=2C what you learn we will learn too.<br>>=3B >=3B Linda<br>>=
=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B 62 Sprite Pinky<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=
=3B<br>>=3B >=3B<br>>=3B >=3B On Sunday=2C February 7=2C 2016=2C Ro=
n Corry via Spridgets <br>>=3B >=3B <=3Bspridgets@autox.team.net <=
=3Bmailto:spridgets@autox.team.net>=3B>=3B wrote:<br>>=3B >=3B<br>&=
gt=3B >=3B Inner drive-shaft coupling shot?<br>>=3B >=3B *Fro=
m:* Mike Rambour via Spridgets<br>>=3B >=3B <=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B=
%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets@autox.team.net')=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B *S=
ent:* Sunday=2C February 07=2C 2016 9:01 PM<br>>=3B >=3B *To:* Spri=
dgets<br>>=3B >=3B <=3Bjavascript:_e(%7B%7D=2C'cvml'=2C'spridgets=
@autox.team.net')=3B>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B *Subject:* Re: [Spridgets] =
merry xmas=2C now get to work on car.<br>>=3B >=3B Hi=2C<br>>=3B =
>=3B Thought I would come back with a status report on the mini that<=
br>>=3B >=3B was not running on freeway that I asked about a month =
ago=2C<br>>=3B >=3B remember that far back ? :)<br>>=3B >=3B =
I tried everything=2C I assumed like most of you it was gas related=2C<br=
>>=3B >=3B swapped out fuel pump=2C swapped out fuel lines=2C pulle=
d the<br>>=3B >=3B distributor and checked its advance curve and pu=
t in optical<br>>=3B >=3B points=2C back to the fuel system as it w=
as still happening.<br>>=3B >=3B Decided to remove the fuel tank an=
d clean it out inside=2C I found<br>>=3B >=3B that the previous own=
er had used RTV silicone to install the<br>>=3B >=3B sending unit?B=
INGO found the problem it was gas all right.<br>>=3B >=3B Rather la=
rge bits of silicone floating around in the tank=2C one<br>>=3B >=3B =
would get sucked into the fuel pickup and stop the fuel flow?car<br>>=
=3B >=3B would shut down and silicone would float away to come back l=
ater. <br>>=3B >=3B Here is a pic oh what came out of the fuel tank=
.<br>>=3B >=3B http://singer.rambour.com/stuff/mini/mini_gas.jpg<br=
>>=3B >=3B <=3Bhttp://email.onwave.com/wf/click?upn=3DR-2BvTs-2F-=
2Ftlhec0duSAY1oaPiOAHfJEqeTY98fS0X3Bp4V5YG2l-2BCpkfr6OJps9pbgpVJyLsOLnA-2F5=
XXRF5Y4a5A-3D-3D_68BtbQ8I4Z6xhDby2FXQeXsg5vHWWQzdMESuXsTO6qZTM80ENnlJLSBSWm=
ApKqc6LtjxReh0FZMPfzKbsfn-2BwMeTudOdLb-2B-2F-2BtbGJO1GWWV7heBi2MPLJ3-2BgDs7=
ThKZzQWNwefFSYXiEXsbbqUJH1TrCvZuiF50oNRHxbNcwr6owCdDPweAkwmb4DJ-2BXf-2BmKhK=
oa4gwZv673zwd8B0AlksC06FoA7ixI-2Fkqx0fP-2BhEM-3D>=3B<br>>=3B >=3B =
Car was running fine again until yesterday=2C new problem=2C its a<br>>=
=3B >=3B squeak/grinding noise under acceleration only no noise when<=
br>>=3B >=3B coasting or clutch is in. Motor mounts feel fine as I=
thought it<br>>=3B >=3B was a loose motor allowing metal to metal =
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