[Spridgets] Opinions wanted now OKRA

[Guy Weller]

Hi Tim,
I replaced the rack on mine a few weeks ago. I found that the replacement
rack tube was slightly slack in the clamps, although the original had been
tight. The company who supplied the rack said it was normal to put a couple
of wraps of insulating tape around. I checked with others who said much the
same. I actually used some of the self-annealing tape as it seemed to do the
job better and was soft enough to allow the clamps to tighten down properly.

Between the clamps and the frame I used packing pieces cut from 2mm thick
Vinyl floor tiles when I first rebuilt the car about 45,000 miles ago. They
were still in good condition when I replaced the rack.

Happy New Year to all.

Guy
-----Original Message-----
From: Timothy H. Collins [mailto:thcollin at mtu.edu]
Sent: 31 December 2007 23:27
To: Guy Weller
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Opinions wanted now OKRA

Guy,
Maybe you can help me with a Spridget question. Do you know what
should be used between the rack and pinon and the brackets that
fasten the rack to the car for a liner? Strips of inner tube? tar
paper? nothing? I seem to remember something in there, but that was
decades ago that I took it apart.

I think you are right about cabin fever and perhaps there aren't that
many guys working on their cars so questions are far and few. I am,
though. Have a look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006@N07/

Anyway, Happy New Year!
Tim

At 06:04 PM 12/31/2007, you wrote:
>I signed back on to "Spridgets" a few weeks before Christmas.
>Whilst I respect everyone's' rights to discuss any topic under the sun (or
>moon) I am disappointed with the lack of Spridget talk on this Spridget
>list.
>It isn't like it used to be on this particular list, way back.
>I know this is Cabin Fever Season for many but wonder if perhaps the more
>technical discussion has migrated to another list?
>
>Happy New Year!
>
>Guy

Tim Collins
1966 AH Sprite
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