From miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Apr  1 05:03:08 2008
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:03:08 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations
In-Reply-To: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <8CA62077C41B09E-11C8-298C@FWM-D14.sysops.aol.com>

Larry,

It sure would be?nice if someone (you) could post the highlights of his talk. Especially if he discusses the lack of ZDDP in modern oils and how that relates to the run-in and break-in of recently rebuilt flat tappet engines with new cams. I'm going through the oil selection process right now, and my head is spinning.

Thanks,
Howard Collins


-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
To: Spridgets List <spridgets at autox.team.net>; MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com; MG List <mgs at autox.team.net>; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:06 pm
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations



Charles Navarro, owner of LN Engineering and author of the study on recent oil
formulations, will be holding a tech session at our local Brit car club.

The session will be at our clubhouse at 3531 Sand Pit Road, Oshkosh, WI on
Saturday April 12 from 10 AM to noon.

If anybody from the area would like to come, RSVP by April 9th.  It's free and
coffee and doughnuts will be served.

http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html

Larry Daniels
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From trevorwj at insightbb.com  Tue Apr  1 05:13:27 2008
From: trevorwj at insightbb.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:13:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Great Healey Event in the Bluegrass -including Sprites
 on their way to the Jubilee
Message-ID: <8c1781040804010513o1a0a53eeu3cb2a17d907289c6@mail.gmail.com>

SpringThing is on its way!
Have you made your travel plans?

Taxes are due and so is your SpringThing Early Registration!

SpringThing 2008 promises to be a fantastic experience for our guests; we
hope you'll join us. With an exciting new format we'll see more of the
Bluegrass State and many fun sites of interest than ever before.

The twists and turns of our famous backroads have nothing on this year's
SpringThing experience. We'll see two world-famous distilleries, numerous
historic sites and enjoy the ever-famous Bluegrass Club hospitality. Our
team of organizers has worked outside the box on this event, creating
exciting new twists on the usual event standards. You will be amazed at all
the fun in store.

If you're a Sprite fan, join the caravan of Bugs and others to Sprite
Jubilee on Sunday morning. SpringThing will be the perfect beginning to your
extended weekend of festivities!

Visit www.SpringThing.info <http://www.springthing.info/> for more
information.

Bluegrass Austin Healey Club
www.springthing.info
www.bluegrassclub.com
information at bluegrassclub.com

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Apr  1 05:40:47 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:40:47 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations
In-Reply-To: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <6o4ucu$2oj93v@email.mtu.edu>

Well, this sounds like a good time! I'm with Howard - in need of oil. 
I've been looking at the local "auto parts" stores. I asked about the 
Castrol for Classic Cars, which they didn't have, and was told; "We 
sell/stock what we are sent." Not much help.  Larry, will you take 
"call in questions?" Good, here's mine - I asked this awhile back but 
am still wondering. Our gear boxes call for motor oil as the lube. 
Does it make any difference in a gear box longevity that the ZDDP has 
been removed from the oil?

Coffee and doughnuts? Hmmm. I'll bet you guys have a coffee maker 
like the one that is the subject of the Dilbert cartoon for yesterday 
and today!  www.dilbert.com.

At 10:06 PM 3/31/2008, you wrote:
>Charles Navarro, owner of LN Engineering and author of the study on recent oil
>formulations, will be holding a tech session at our local Brit car club.
>
>The session will be at our clubhouse at 3531 Sand Pit Road, Oshkosh, WI on
>Saturday April 12 from 10 AM to noon.
>
>If anybody from the area would like to come, RSVP by April 9th.  It's free and
>coffee and doughnuts will be served.
>

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Apr  1 06:10:34 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:10:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations
In-Reply-To: <6o4ucu$2oj93v@email.mtu.edu>
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<6o4ucu$2oj93v@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804010610p6d13f5b3l6a2c99e8d35232c4@mail.gmail.com>

Ok, I called Castrol and Shell about this a few weeks ago. The Castrol for
Classic Cars is a full synthetic, so your rings will not seat on a newly
rebuilt engine. At this point, Castrol DOES NOT offer any oils compatible
for breaking in a new engine and bedding the cam. This was told to me by one
of their engineers (the numbers kind, not the train kind)
Shell recommends their Rotella diesel oil for breaking in a new motor and
cam. I don't recall the weight values off the top of my head, but I have two
gallon jugs on the counter in the garage at home, if anyone is interested.
The oil I have has 1300 ppm ZDDP, if that helps any.

Brad

OH, I put this same stuff in the tranny, just to be sure. Cuz it's rebuilt
too.

On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 7:40 AM, Timothy H. Collins <thcollin at mtu.edu> wrote:

> Well, this sounds like a good time! I'm with Howard - in need of oil.
> I've been looking at the local "auto parts" stores. I asked about the
> Castrol for Classic Cars, which they didn't have, and was told; "We
> sell/stock what we are sent." Not much help.  Larry, will you take
> "call in questions?" Good, here's mine - I asked this awhile back but
> am still wondering. Our gear boxes call for motor oil as the lube.
> Does it make any difference in a gear box longevity that the ZDDP has
> been removed from the oil?
>
> Coffee and doughnuts? Hmmm. I'll bet you guys have a coffee maker
> like the one that is the subject of the Dilbert cartoon for yesterday
> and today!  www.dilbert.com.
>
> At 10:06 PM 3/31/2008, you wrote:
> >Charles Navarro, owner of LN Engineering and author of the study on
> recent oil
> >formulations, will be holding a tech session at our local Brit car club.
> >
> >The session will be at our clubhouse at 3531 Sand Pit Road, Oshkosh, WI
> on
> >Saturday April 12 from 10 AM to noon.
> >
> >If anybody from the area would like to come, RSVP by April 9th.  It's
> free and
> >coffee and doughnuts will be served.
> >
>
> Tim Collins
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/
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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr  1 06:41:01 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:41:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<6o4ucu$2oj93v@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <004301c893fe$079cc530$6401a8c0@Larry>

Tim,

I'll ask him.  If anybody else has specific questions and can't make it, let 
me know and I'll ask.  After the session I'll drop a note as to what he had 
to say.

By the way, Tim, our coffemaker isn't anything special, but we do have a 
British pub in our clubhouse.  The tech session is over at noon which is, 
coincidentally, time to pop a cold one.  If that isn't enough to get you to 
cross over to the good side of the lake, nothing will do it.


Larry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Timothy H. Collins" <thcollin at mtu.edu>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 7:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations


Well, this sounds like a good time! I'm with Howard - in need of oil.
I've been looking at the local "auto parts" stores. I asked about the
Castrol for Classic Cars, which they didn't have, and was told; "We
sell/stock what we are sent." Not much help.  Larry, will you take
"call in questions?" Good, here's mine - I asked this awhile back but
am still wondering. Our gear boxes call for motor oil as the lube.
Does it make any difference in a gear box longevity that the ZDDP has
been removed from the oil?

Coffee and doughnuts? Hmmm. I'll bet you guys have a coffee maker
like the one that is the subject of the Dilbert cartoon for yesterday
and today!  www.dilbert.com.

At 10:06 PM 3/31/2008, you wrote:
>Charles Navarro, owner of LN Engineering and author of the study on recent 
>oil
>formulations, will be holding a tech session at our local Brit car club.
>
>The session will be at our clubhouse at 3531 Sand Pit Road, Oshkosh, WI on
>Saturday April 12 from 10 AM to noon.
>
>If anybody from the area would like to come, RSVP by April 9th.  It's free 
>and
>coffee and doughnuts will be served.
>

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From trevorwj at insightbb.com  Tue Apr  1 07:03:17 2008
From: trevorwj at insightbb.com (Trevor Jessie)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:03:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] SpringThing (Bluegrass Healey) - Several Sprites on
 their way to Jubilee will be there.
Message-ID: <8c1781040804010703m6d91cdb6g11c3d027495b0802@mail.gmail.com>

SpringThing is on its way!
Have you made your travel plans?

Taxes are due and so is your SpringThing Early Registration!

SpringThing 2008 promises to be a fantastic experience for our guests;
we hope you'll join us. With an exciting new format we'll see more of
the Bluegrass State and many fun sites of interest than ever before.

The twists and turns of our famous backroads have nothing on this
year's SpringThing experience. We'll see two world-famous
distilleries, numerous historic sites and enjoy the ever-famous
Bluegrass Club hospitality. Our team of organizers has worked outside
the box on this event, creating exciting new twists on the usual event
standards. You will be amazed at all the fun in store.

If you're a Sprite fan, join the caravan of Bugs and others to Sprite
Jubilee on Sunday morning. SpringThing will be the perfect beginning
to your extended weekend of festivities!

Visit www.SpringThing.info for more information.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Apr  1 09:04:41 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:04:41 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Auto Jumble
Message-ID: <601739908.20080401090441@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  Usually Paul A. keeps track of this but with the "big one" swap
  meet in Portland this weekend (ALL CARS) its time to remember that
  the AUTOJUMBLE--an All British Swap Meet-- is coming up on the last
  sunday in April, the 27th sponsored by, if memory serves, the MG
  "T" club of Oregon. Its the first British event of the year in the
  Northwest and a chance to see all the folks again and what they've
  been up to over the winter.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Apr  1 09:10:37 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 09:10:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] EFI bugeye HP numbers
Message-ID: <000601c89412$ed3bf1b0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Since the dyno appointment, I've calibrated the Megasquirt to match up to the
dyno numbers.  After logging several runs out on a level road with
foot-to-the-floor passes in all gears, I analyzed the data for each gear
individually and found that bugsy is generating 110HP at the wheels in 2nd,
3rd and 4th at about 4500rpm and 10lbs of boost.  For a minute there I thought
I was getting 130HP at the wheels, but putting the CORRECT car/driver weight,
rear-end and gear ratios and smoothing the curve brought me back to earth.

That said, I'm done messing with the fuel and timing tables and on to hooking
up the last bells and whistles that are on the circuit board.  This weekend I
got the computer to take over the electric radiator fan.  Works great, set the
"on" point at any temp you want, set the hysteresis, and Bob's your uncle.
The only remaining problem is the tachometer.  With the spark circuit in the
Megasquirt, you can't drive the elec. tach from the coil neg. side as usual.
I added a tach driver circuit as recommended, but so far, still no tach
movement.  Hardly a deal breaker since I can tell the RPM by ear pretty much,
but I'm not done fussing with it yet.  Total victory will be mine!!!

Glen Byrns

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Apr  1 09:16:36 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:16:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] EFI bugeye HP numbers
References: <000601c89412$ed3bf1b0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <005601c89413$c3228cd0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> That said, I'm done messing with the fuel and timing tables and on to 
> hooking
> up the last bells and whistles that are on the circuit board.  This 
> weekend I
> got the computer to take over the electric radiator fan.  Works great, set 
> the
> "on" point at any temp you want, set the hysteresis, and Bob's your uncle.
> The only remaining problem is the tachometer.  With the spark circuit in 
> the
> Megasquirt, you can't drive the elec. tach from the coil neg. side as 
> usual.
> I added a tach driver circuit as recommended, but so far, still no tach
> movement.  Hardly a deal breaker since I can tell the RPM by ear pretty 
> much,
> but I'm not done fussing with it yet.  Total victory will be mine!!!

You are my hero! 

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Tue Apr  1 09:56:18 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:56:18 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] first post/blown head gasket?
Message-ID: <040120081656.17763.47F26932000583BD000045632216549976000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

My first post!

I am Very new to MG's and I am reviving a long mistreated 74 midgit.  This weekend I took it out for a nice drive and other than some occasional bucking that i attributed to water in the tank (i live in PA) she drove fine.  But when I got home I saw that I was leaking antifreeze out from under neath the overflow bottle cap.  Once the car cooled i heard a gurgling sound.  when it completely cooled I opened the radiator and saw that it was filled.  The coolant was nice and clear/green.  And the oil was also clear.

I have blown head gaskets in other cars (nissan sentra) and when I opened the radiator it looked like pudding, but an all experts.com mg car repair site said it might be the head gasket.

the temp never registered other than normal and my oil pressure was fine. 
any ideas or is it something as simple as the cap isnt on tight enough?
thanks
ryan

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Apr  1 09:58:59 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:58:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] EFI bugeye HP numbers
In-Reply-To: <000601c89412$ed3bf1b0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <000601c89412$ed3bf1b0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804010958o1a250c3ha8d6d8ea356087ac@mail.gmail.com>

110HP at the wheels is excellent.
Some famous drag racer never used a tach.  It is nice to see,
especially if you have a boost gauge, too, but not necessary at all.
Congrats.  Now everyone will start(if they haven't already) hounding
you for a bolt on kit.
Cheers,
Derf

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Apr  1 10:04:05 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:04:05 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] first post/blown head gasket?
References: <040120081656.17763.47F26932000583BD000045632216549976000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000601c8941a$67043a50$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

?
If the radiator AND overflow tank were filled before the drive, then some 
would certainly overflow once hot from a drive. The overflow tank is 
designeds to be about half full when cold.   As the constantly full radiator 
heats up, some coolant is pushed into the overflow tank, and as it cools, 
the gurgle would be coolant from the overflow tank going back into the 
radiator.  Remove the radiator cap, start the engine and look for bubbles as 
you gently rev the engine.  No bubbles, no problem.

Glen

> My first post!
>
> I am Very new to MG's and I am reviving a long mistreated 74 midgit.  This 
> weekend I took it out for a nice drive and other than some occasional 
> bucking that i attributed to water in the tank (i live in PA) she drove 
> fine.  But when I got home I saw that I was leaking antifreeze out from 
> under neath the overflow bottle cap.  Once the car cooled i heard a 
> gurgling sound.  when it completely cooled I opened the radiator and saw 
> that it was filled.  The coolant was nice and clear/green.  And the oil 
> was also clear.
>
> I have blown head gaskets in other cars (nissan sentra) and when I opened 
> the radiator it looked like pudding, but an all experts.com mg car repair 
> site said it might be the head gasket.
>
> the temp never registered other than normal and my oil pressure was fine.
> any ideas or is it something as simple as the cap isnt on tight enough?
> thanks
> ryan

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Apr  1 10:14:54 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:14:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] first post/blown head gasket?
References: <040120081656.17763.47F26932000583BD000045632216549976000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
	<000601c8941a$67043a50$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <005e01c8941b$e8ffdf90$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>> I am Very new to MG's and I am reviving a long mistreated 74 midgit. 
>> This
>> weekend I took it out for a nice drive and other than some occasional
>> bucking that i attributed to water in the tank (i live in PA) she drove
>> fine.  But when I got home I saw that I was leaking antifreeze out from
>> under neath the overflow bottle cap.  Once the car cooled i heard a
>> gurgling sound.  when it completely cooled I opened the radiator and saw
>> that it was filled.  The coolant was nice and clear/green.  And the oil
>> was also clear.

Ryan,
That isn't actually an "overflow bottle", it is an expansion tank. The 
difference being that the tank is part of the pressurized system. Due to the 
nature of the car, the radiator is not the highest point of the water 
system, therefore it does not make an appropriate place for air bubbles to 
collect or for filling the system. Ideally, the expansion tank should be 
about half full when cool and the radiator should be full. The cap on the 
expansion tank is, obviously, the pressure cap for the system and it might 
not be a bad idea to replace it, since any leakage should have come from the 
spout off of it rather than the cap. You might also want to do a compression 
check just to verify the state of the head gasket, although I doubt that it 
has a problem.
David Lieb 

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Apr  1 11:04:18 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:04:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets
Message-ID: <393270BBF3F944538F5B8D58073893C8@Home>

There is a lot of talk about low-quality fiberglass Bugeye bonnets on the web - wavy surfaces and bad fits.  Some of this is old.  Does anyone have any recent experience with bonnets from Spridgetech, which are half the cost of those from Speedwell?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Apr  1 11:38:04 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:38:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets
In-Reply-To: <393270BBF3F944538F5B8D58073893C8@Home>
References: <393270BBF3F944538F5B8D58073893C8@Home>
Message-ID: <47F21E9C.22133.E7EA6C@dmg.bossig.com>

I am also interested in the answer to that question..

On 1 Apr 2008 at 13:04, Michael Rowe wrote:

>> There is a lot of talk about low-quality fiberglass Bugeye bonnets on
>> the web - wavy surfaces and bad fits.  Some of this is old.  Does
>> anyone have any recent experience with bonnets from Spridgetech, which
>> are half the cost of those from Speedwell?


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Apr  1 11:38:04 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:38:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets
In-Reply-To: <393270BBF3F944538F5B8D58073893C8@Home>
References: <393270BBF3F944538F5B8D58073893C8@Home>
Message-ID: <47F21E9C.22133.E7EA6C@dmg.bossig.com>

I am also interested in the answer to that question..

On 1 Apr 2008 at 13:04, Michael Rowe wrote:

>> There is a lot of talk about low-quality fiberglass Bugeye bonnets on
>> the web - wavy surfaces and bad fits.  Some of this is old.  Does
>> anyone have any recent experience with bonnets from Spridgetech, which
>> are half the cost of those from Speedwell?


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Tue Apr  1 11:41:48 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 11:41:48 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets
In-Reply-To: <47F21E9C.22133.E7EA6C@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <393270BBF3F944538F5B8D58073893C8@Home>
	<47F21E9C.22133.E7EA6C@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804011141h63d1fdb2yf4b62637e455cf05@mail.gmail.com>

While we're at it, anyone know of Kevlar being used?
Herb

From beatlemikey at yahoo.com  Tue Apr  1 13:34:09 2008
From: beatlemikey at yahoo.com (Mike Rivers)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 13:34:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
Message-ID: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Hello,

I am planning on a 5 speed conversion on my Midget
next month.  I already have the Datsun trans.  I have
been comparing both Morriservice and Rivergate
regarding kits.  Both seem comperable, except that
Morriservice has a preferred clutch setup.  I would
like to get a kit from Paul at Morriservice, but
unfortunately he is down due to health reasons right
now.

Opinions?  Has anyone dealt with either conversions? 

Thanks,
Mike Rivers 
1961 MG Midget 1275

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Apr  1 13:44:29 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:44:29 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10804011141h63d1fdb2yf4b62637e455cf05@mail.gmail.com>
References: <393270BBF3F944538F5B8D58073893C8@Home>
	<47F21E9C.22133.E7EA6C@dmg.bossig.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804011141h63d1fdb2yf4b62637e455cf05@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47F29EAD.1010502@comcast.net>

WFO Herb wrote:
> While we're at it, anyone know of Kevlar being used?
>
>   
Geeze, now we want bullet proof bonnets!
I have personally seen Spridgetech FG bonnets, they are excellent.
I wish I had known of them before I bought a wiener's circle FG bonnet 
that was pretty much trash in a wooden crate.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Apr  1 13:46:36 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:46:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
In-Reply-To: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804011346j44c00702tc9f0ea9245b4da8@mail.gmail.com>

Morriservice.  I had one of each kit and would prefer to use Paul A's
kit.  I have nothing bad to say about Rivergate's kit, though.  Paul
is a list member and his kit is tops.

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Tue Apr  1 13:46:40 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:46:40 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
In-Reply-To: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47F29F30.4010009@verizon.net>

I did the Rivergate conversion many years ago. Wife and I
did it actually. Simple, good instructions. The only "machining"
was to bore the starter hole. I may be wrong, but I believe the
MorrisService conversion requires modification to the flywheel
which Rivergate did not. I have not had a problem with tranny
or clutch and it's been about ten years now I think.

chuck

Mike Rivers wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am planning on a 5 speed conversion on my Midget
> next month.  I already have the Datsun trans.  I have
> been comparing both Morriservice and Rivergate
> regarding kits.  Both seem comperable, except that
> Morriservice has a preferred clutch setup.  I would
> like to get a kit from Paul at Morriservice, but
> unfortunately he is down due to health reasons right
> now.
>
> Opinions?  Has anyone dealt with either conversions? 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Tue Apr  1 13:54:46 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:54:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets
In-Reply-To: <47F29EAD.1010502@comcast.net>
References: <393270BBF3F944538F5B8D58073893C8@Home>
	<47F21E9C.22133.E7EA6C@dmg.bossig.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804011141h63d1fdb2yf4b62637e455cf05@mail.gmail.com>
	<47F29EAD.1010502@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <014801c8943a$a4441b40$eccc51c0$@com>

Last I heard, Spridgetech made WC bonnets.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Frank Clarici
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 3:44 PM
To: WFO Herb
Cc: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets

WFO Herb wrote:
> While we're at it, anyone know of Kevlar being used?
>
>   
Geeze, now we want bullet proof bonnets!
I have personally seen Spridgetech FG bonnets, they are excellent.
I wish I had known of them before I bought a wiener's circle FG bonnet 
that was pretty much trash in a wooden crate.

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Tue Apr  1 14:04:25 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:04:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
In-Reply-To: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <670237.62253.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Mike,
   
  They both make a 5 speed kit that works. The Morriservice kit seems to be more complete solution. Paul has continually improved his kit. I was going to put a 5 speed in a Morris before i met Paul. Rivergate said i would have to do some modifications on my own. One was a rear cross member support. There is other differences. Paul uses the Datsun clutch - Rivergate uses the BMC - I am sure others can give you more differences. Most people tell me that Paul's product is better overall. I know from buying from Paul - You can not ask for better support.
   
  I just put out a message for any one wanting the 5 speed kit to write Paul direct. He son will be up helping him for a week. If Paul has a adapter kit in stock he may be able to send you one. Don't Know - I have nothing to do with MorriService besides being a happy customer.
   
  Vigil
   


Mike Rivers <beatlemikey at yahoo.com> wrote:  Hello,

I am planning on a 5 speed conversion on my Midget
next month. I already have the Datsun trans. I have
been comparing both Morriservice and Rivergate
regarding kits. Both seem comperable, except that
Morriservice has a preferred clutch setup. I would
like to get a kit from Paul at Morriservice, but
unfortunately he is down due to health reasons right
now.

Opinions? Has anyone dealt with either conversions? 

Thanks,
Mike Rivers 
1961 MG Midget 1275
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Apr  1 14:41:28 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:41:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
In-Reply-To: <670237.62253.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<670237.62253.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804011441h48f4032dh48bd51e67928438b@mail.gmail.com>

> There is other differences. Paul uses the Datsun clutch - Rivergate uses the BMC - I >am sure others can give you more differences. Most people tell me that Paul's product is better overall. I know from buying from Paul - You can not ask for better support.
>

I preferred the Datsun clutch setup.  It requires machining of the
flywheel, which can also be lightened while at the machine shop.

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Apr  1 14:51:22 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:51:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804011441h48f4032dh48bd51e67928438b@mail.gmail.co
  m>
References: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<670237.62253.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<5f00d9910804011441h48f4032dh48bd51e67928438b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080401164815.03a08070@nosimport.com>

At 04:41 PM 4/1/2008, derf wrote:

> > There is other differences. Paul uses the Datsun clutch - 
> Rivergate uses the BMC - I >am sure others can give you more 
> differences. Most people tell me that Paul's product is better 
> overall. I know from buying from Paul - You can not ask for better support.
> >
>
>I preferred the Datsun clutch setup.  It requires machining of the
>flywheel, which can also be lightened while at the machine shop.

By way of clarification, once the Spridget flywheel is machined to 
take a Datsun clutch cover, from then on you use all 3 pieces of a 
Datsun clutch.

The Soddy Daisey set-up requires a specially turned down Datsun disc 
to fit the Datsun splines.

   And a Tee shirt.

Peter C. 

From millerls at ado13.com  Tue Apr  1 14:53:36 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:53:36 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
References: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <01fa01c89442$d6f8a170$53997e4c@HP>

I have installed both plus a combination of the two. The only real 
difference is the clutch used. I much prefer the Datsun clutch as presented 
by Paul. Service from both sellers is acceptable but Paul is better.

Larry Miller

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Rivers" <beatlemikey at yahoo.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 1:34 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?


> Hello,
>
> I am planning on a 5 speed conversion on my Midget
> next month.  I already have the Datsun trans.  I have
> been comparing both Morriservice and Rivergate
> regarding kits.  Both seem comperable, except that
> Morriservice has a preferred clutch setup.  I would
> like to get a kit from Paul at Morriservice, but
> unfortunately he is down due to health reasons right
> now.
>
> Opinions?  Has anyone dealt with either conversions?
>
> Thanks,

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Apr  1 15:53:48 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:53:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
Message-ID: <0d7c01c8944b$55ad2dd0$6501a8c0@shop>

<<I preferred the Datsun clutch setup.  It requires machining of the
flywheel, which can also be lightened while at the machine shop.
>>

As can any other flywheel, Derf!!!!    LOL

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Apr  1 14:54:52 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:54:52 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
In-Reply-To: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <251177217.20080401145452@pacifier.com>

Hello Mike,

     as i understand, the difference is that with Paul A.'s kit you
     use the datsun clutch. this requires that the flywheel be
     modified. He keeps some in stock, so its generally a trade,
     yours for his, assuming that yours is in good condition and the
     condition of the ring gear. ...

     the rivergate uses a rivergate clutch? (someone enlighten me on
     this?) that is then only available from rivergate, but i've not
     heard of anyone ever complain about it. ..

     over the years it seems that those nearer to rivergate go that
     route and those closer to portland or. use the morrisservice kit.

     i've had Paul's kit in my car for about 5 years now. can't
     imagine driving a sprite without one ever again. i've gone so
     far as to have a 1275 flywheel machined and ready to go JUST IN
     CASE i change out my 1098 in the future. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite
      * "I didn't mean to have my cheek pierced," said Tom mysteriously.

From kidjoevid at yahoo.com  Tue Apr  1 16:52:32 2008
From: kidjoevid at yahoo.com (Joe Lansing)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:52:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] ground straps
Message-ID: <284117.60322.qm@web33201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Where should ground straps go on an engine? Mine
doesn't have any, and it barely starts with a new
sarter and new battery. It just barely turns over...

Joe


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From dmeadow at juno.com  Tue Apr  1 18:01:58 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:01:58 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ground straps
Message-ID: <20080401.190159.1536.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

I don't know if it moved around during the model run, but my 70's Midgets
have it going from a bolt in a threaded hole underneath the chassis to
the lower slave cylinder mount.

On Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:52:32 -0700 (PDT) Joe Lansing <kidjoevid at yahoo.com>
writes:
> Where should ground straps go on an engine? Mine
> doesn't have any, and it barely starts with a new
> sarter and new battery. It just barely turns over...
> 
> Joe

From cbhlouky at bellsouth.net  Tue Apr  1 17:37:16 2008
From: cbhlouky at bellsouth.net (Craig)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:37:16 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] British car show in Louisville, Ky
Message-ID: <00ca01c89459$b4119330$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>

The featured marque of the 24th annual British Bash car show in Louisville,
Ky is Austin Healey. Preregister by May 3rd ans save.Check out the website
photos and the online regisitration! www.britishbash.com See you in
Louisville on June 6th & 7th. Thanks, British Sports Car Club of Louisville, 
Ky   cbhlouky at bellsouth.net       Craig Holmes '08 Bash coordinator

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Apr  1 17:46:07 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:46:07 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Morriservice or Rivergate?
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080401164815.03a08070@nosimport.com>
References: <195889.13779.qm@web56003.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
	<670237.62253.qm@web38907.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<5f00d9910804011441h48f4032dh48bd51e67928438b@mail.gmail.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080401164815.03a08070@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <47F2D74F.5010109@comcast.net>

Peter C wrote:
>
>
> The Soddy Daisey set-up requires a specially turned down Datsun disc 
> to fit the Datsun splines.
>
>    And a Tee shirt.
>
>   
And 6 tubes of silicon caulk


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Apr  1 18:24:50 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 19:24:50 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] ground straps
In-Reply-To: <284117.60322.qm@web33201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <284117.60322.qm@web33201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804011824o4c9daacbs5c5aad94140f11bc@mail.gmail.com>

Unless you are doing concourse it doesn't hurt to have more than one
ground.  One strap and it never hurts to run a good sized wire from
the battery terminal to one of the starter mounting bolts.


On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 5:52 PM, Joe Lansing <kidjoevid at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Where should ground straps go on an engine? Mine
>  doesn't have any, and it barely starts with a new
>  sarter and new battery. It just barely turns over...
>
>  Joe
>
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Apr  1 18:57:59 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:57:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] ground straps
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804011824o4c9daacbs5c5aad94140f11bc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <284117.60322.qm@web33201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<5f00d9910804011824o4c9daacbs5c5aad94140f11bc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47F2E827.5020601@comcast.net>

derf wrote:
>  it never hurts to run a good sized wire from
> the battery terminal to one of the starter mounting bolts.
>   
And another from the steering rack bolt to the motor mount for a good 
horn ground.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Apr  2 08:26:20 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:26:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Mad driving skills.
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804020826p10cb1054xb6001ff5643a01b2@mail.gmail.com>

This guy knows a little about driving.  Too bad he had to go and steal
a Mustang.  He does gets caught in the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As4TQp8Fd9E

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Wed Apr  2 09:30:25 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:30:25 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations
In-Reply-To: <004301c893fe$079cc530$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<6o4ucu$2oj93v@email.mtu.edu> <004301c893fe$079cc530$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <6o4ucu$2ooo80@email.mtu.edu>

Larry,
Here's a John Twist video to prepare you for the oil seminar. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2XEpK5HpXQ He had another interesting 
one where he shows bad cams and talks about them. I think it was the 
video before this one.
Tim


At 09:41 AM 4/1/2008, Larry Daniels wrote:
>Tim,
>
>I'll ask him.  If anybody else has specific questions and can't make it, let
>me know and I'll ask.  After the session I'll drop a note as to what he had
>to say.
>
>By the way, Tim, our coffemaker isn't anything special, but we do have a
>British pub in our clubhouse.  The tech session is over at noon which is,
>coincidentally, time to pop a cold one.  If that isn't enough to get you to
>cross over to the good side of the lake, nothing will do it.
>
>
>Larry

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Apr  2 11:02:40 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:02:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips on Pumping Gas
In-Reply-To: <692171.97120.qm@web50309.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <692171.97120.qm@web50309.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>

TIPS ON PUMPING GAS

 I don't know what you guys are paying for gasoline.... but here in
 California  we are also paying higher, up to $3.50 per gallon. But my
 line of work is  in petroleum for about 31 years now, so here are some
 tricks to get more of  your money's worth for every gallon..

 Here at the Kinder Morgan Pipeline where I work in San Jose, CA we
 deliver about 4 million gallons in a 24-hour period thru the pipeline..
 One day is  diesel the next day is jet fuel, and gasoline, regular and
 premium grades.  We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity
 of 16,800,000 gallons.

 Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the
 ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations
 have their  storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground
  the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so
 buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not
 exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and
 the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and
 other petroleum products plays an important role.

 A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But
 the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the
 pumps.

 When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a
 fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three
 (3)stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode you should be pumping
 on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you
 are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are
  pumping on the fast rate, some other liquid that goes to your tank
 becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the
 underground storage tank so you're getting less   worth for your
 money.

 One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is
 HALF FULL or HALF EMPTY. The reason for this is, the more gas you have
 in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline
 evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an
 internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the
 gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike
 service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is
 temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact
 amount.

 Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pu mping into the
 storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up--most likely
 the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and
 you might pick up some of the dirt tha t normally settles on the
 bottom.  Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.

 DO SHARE THESE TIPS WITH OTHERS!

From sswarin at aol.com  Wed Apr  2 11:06:44 2008
From: sswarin at aol.com (sswarin at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:06:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
Message-ID: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com>

Come to the Spridget Jubilee in Carlisle, Pennsylrania on May 18-20,?and you can see my 1974 "Spridget" with the Spridgetech bonnet.

Steve Swarin
1974 Midget, now a Bugeye
1967 MGB-GT

From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Apr  2 11:59:15 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:59:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com>

Steve,

As much as I'd like to look at it in person, I just can't manage the fare from 
WA to PA to have a peek ;-))
Any chance of a few pictures.... especially of the hinge area???

TIA

On 2 Apr 2008 at 14:06, sswarin at aol.com wrote:
>> Come to the Spridget Jubilee in Carlisle, Pennsylrania on May
>> 18-20,?and you can see my 1974 "Spridget" with the Spridgetech bonnet.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From p.herder at cox.net  Wed Apr  2 12:27:42 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:27:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com>
	<47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47F3DE2E.80708@cox.net>

Steve,

Than makes two of us (at least) wanting pictures since we cannot make it 
to Carlisle.

TIA!

Paul Herder
66 Sprite in Sedgwick, KS

Dave G. wrote:
> Steve,
>
> As much as I'd like to look at it in person, I just can't manage the fare from 
> WA to PA to have a peek ;-))
> Any chance of a few pictures.... especially of the hinge area???
>
> TIA
>
> On 2 Apr 2008 at 14:06, sswarin at aol.com wrote:
>   
>>> Come to the Spridget Jubilee in Carlisle, Pennsylrania on May
>>> 18-20,?and you can see my 1974 "Spridget" with the Spridgetech bonnet.
>>>       
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
> But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Apr  2 12:32:08 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:32:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com>
	<47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080402143114.03316e40@nosimport.com>

Spridgetech usually has a booth there, so take a truck and pick one up!

They're very good, BTW.

Peter C
=
At 01:59 PM 4/2/2008, Dave G. wrote:

>Steve,
>
>As much as I'd like to look at it in person, I just can't manage the 
>fare from
>WA to PA to have a peek ;-))
>Any chance of a few pictures.... especially of the hinge area???
>
>TIA
>
>On 2 Apr 2008 at 14:06, sswarin at aol.com wrote:
> >> Come to the Spridget Jubilee in Carlisle, Pennsylrania on May
> >> 18-20,?and you can see my 1974 "Spridget" with the Spridgetech bonnet.
>
>--
>Dave G.   KK7SS
>'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
>"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
>But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Wed Apr  2 12:34:46 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:34:46 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips on Pumping Gas
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>
References: <692171.97120.qm@web50309.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F5B25F09-1C25-4722-A8B5-4C03604D8E05@mac.com>

Herb,

I have seen this recommendation for years and it is certainly true if  
the tanks are above ground or at the surface.  But I wonder if that  
is true for buried tanks.  All of the tanks that I have seen at  
filling stations appear to be at least ten feet below the surface.   
Caves for instance are  close to 50 degrees regardless of the weather  
outside or the time of year.  So it is hard to see where a tank at  
ten plus feet is going to change temperature in the course of a day.   
Has someone done a temperature measurement in recent years or is this  
a carry over recommendation from the early 1900's?

Curious minds and all that stuff.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 2, 2008, at 11:02 AM, WFO Herb wrote:

> Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the
>  ground temperature is still cold.

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Wed Apr  2 14:54:03 2008
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:54:03 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips on Pumping Gas
In-Reply-To: <F5B25F09-1C25-4722-A8B5-4C03604D8E05@mac.com>
References: <692171.97120.qm@web50309.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>
	<F5B25F09-1C25-4722-A8B5-4C03604D8E05@mac.com>
Message-ID: <C83C05B8-24B7-45D5-80B7-BCFCD407B7E1@valentinephoto.net>

Checking snopes:

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/gastips.asp




On Apr 2, 2008, at 3:34 PM, Kitterer Bob wrote:

> Herb,
>
> I have seen this recommendation for years and it is certainly true if
> the tanks are above ground or at the surface.  But I wonder if that
> is true for buried tanks.  All of the tanks that I have seen at
> filling stations appear to be at least ten feet below the surface.
> Caves for instance are  close to 50 degrees regardless of the weather
> outside or the time of year.  So it is hard to see where a tank at
> ten plus feet is going to change temperature in the course of a day.
> Has someone done a temperature measurement in recent years or is this
> a carry over recommendation from the early 1900's?
>
> Curious minds and all that stuff.

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Apr  2 16:27:59 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 19:27:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations
In-Reply-To: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921766@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Larry:
See if he has any recent virgin oil analysis data to add to his article.
It raised a lot of questions when it circulated around the cyberworld
last year, but a year of technology is a long time. Oil formulations
have continued to change (for the worse?). He's probably got the low
down and his recommendations would be worth knowing-- especially down
lower on the totem pole where those of us live who don't run Big Red,
Deep Purple, or those other $12-a-quart synthos.  I'm a big fan of
BradPenn oils, but usually look for coupons and sales when I restock the
larder.
JohnD


-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 10:07 PM
To: Spridgets List; MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com; MG List;
bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations

Charles Navarro, owner of LN Engineering and author of the study on
recent oil
formulations, will be holding a tech session at our local Brit car club.

The session will be at our clubhouse at 3531 Sand Pit Road, Oshkosh, WI
on
Saturday April 12 from 10 AM to noon.

If anybody from the area would like to come, RSVP by April 9th.  It's
free and
coffee and doughnuts will be served.

http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html

Larry Daniels

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr  2 17:05:06 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 19:05:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA9402921766@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <008b01c8951e$60d94b70$6401a8c0@Larry>

John, I will add your question to my list that I will ask him.  If anybody 
else has any questions, let me know.

BTW, John, I know what you mean about a year being an eternity in 
technology.  Some of the testing on his site was already old last year.  I 
know of several new products in the last 6 months alone and some of the 
products in his test have since been changed for the worse.

I did email him to see if there is any kind of a write-up that I can pass on 
or update to his website that we can see and this is what he said:


Hi Larry,

There isn't anything really new, but I'm working on revamping the
presentation so it should be better than the one I gave in CA in Feb. I will
try to time a revamping of the web site around that same time to help those
not in attendance get more info. If possible, I will try to tape the
presentation again so that we can post it, even if it's audio only. See you
there!

Charles Navarro
LN Engineering
http://www.LNengineering.com
Aircooled Precision Performance


So... I will let you guys know what I hear and what answers I get to your 
questions.

Larry



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; "Spridgets List" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>; <MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com>; "MG List" 
<mgs at autox.team.net>; <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations



Larry:
See if he has any recent virgin oil analysis data to add to his article.
It raised a lot of questions when it circulated around the cyberworld
last year, but a year of technology is a long time. Oil formulations
have continued to change (for the worse?). He's probably got the low
down and his recommendations would be worth knowing-- especially down
lower on the totem pole where those of us live who don't run Big Red,
Deep Purple, or those other $12-a-quart synthos.  I'm a big fan of
BradPenn oils, but usually look for coupons and sales when I restock the
larder.
JohnD


-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 10:07 PM
To: Spridgets List; MG-MGB at yahoogroups.com; MG List;
bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations

Charles Navarro, owner of LN Engineering and author of the study on
recent oil
formulations, will be holding a tech session at our local Brit car club.

The session will be at our clubhouse at 3531 Sand Pit Road, Oshkosh, WI
on
Saturday April 12 from 10 AM to noon.

If anybody from the area would like to come, RSVP by April 9th.  It's
free and
coffee and doughnuts will be served.

http://www.lnengineering.com/oil.html

Larry Daniels

From Miniac7 at aol.com  Wed Apr  2 17:13:50 2008
From: Miniac7 at aol.com (Miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:13:50 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations
Message-ID: <d5c.21eccc06.35257b3e@aol.com>

In a message dated 4/2/2008 8:06:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ladaniels at sbcglobal.net writes:

John, I  will add your question to my list that I will ask him.  If anybody  
else has any questions, let me know.



Ask him for his recommendation on oil ( or oil plus additive)  to use for 
initial the start-up, run-in and break-in of a recently  built A-Series flat 
tappet engine with a new cam and  lifters.
 
Thanks,
Howard Collins



**************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides.    
  (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Apr  2 18:00:39 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:00:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com>
	<47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <E056384D1678458CA4FEAFB095B7147F@Home>

> Any chance of a few pictures.... especially of the hinge area???

The standard hinges are wonders of engineering, but they try to do 
everything all at once, which makes them complicated.  See Colin Dodd's 
ultra-simple solution at 
http://spriteparts.com.au/photogallery/noddy/DSC00004.JPG  .

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Apr  2 19:15:40 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:15:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
Message-ID: <47F3DB5C.9964.110AC90@dmg.bossig.com>

Steve,

Please resend the pictures --- my $#P+{! anti-spam program stripped the 
bottom 3/4 of the pic.......
Don't know why...must be "Hate Dave" week  ;-))
Anyway, I've modified their filter....
I have a SWA Sprite, so I'm considering their replacement hood, but cannot 
make my mind up between the hinged or pinned version...
Is their fiberglass hand-laid up? or "shot" using cut pieces??
If the former , then hinged,
if the latter , then pinned

TIA  

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Apr  2 19:53:57 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 19:53:57 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] NW Caravan
In-Reply-To: <892165881.20080330223405@pacifier.com>
References: <892165881.20080330223405@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <1788747239.20080402195357@pacifier.com>

Hello,

      I recieved my TRIPTIK pack from AAA today. (way cool, but
      that's not the point) the route they show has us turning south
      on I-25 and going thru denver (i hate going thru denver!!)
      instead of heading to lincoln NE and turning south on I-29.
      Google mapping shows the denver route to to 100 miles or so
      LONGER and taking a couple of hours more....

      any thoughts about the WHY we should thru FREAKING DENVER? i
      don't need a reason to avoid it!

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
     * "May I become a chorister?" Tom inquired.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Wed Apr  2 20:09:55 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:09:55 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips on Pumping Gas
In-Reply-To: <C83C05B8-24B7-45D5-80B7-BCFCD407B7E1@valentinephoto.net>
References: <692171.97120.qm@web50309.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>
	<F5B25F09-1C25-4722-A8B5-4C03604D8E05@mac.com>
	<C83C05B8-24B7-45D5-80B7-BCFCD407B7E1@valentinephoto.net>
Message-ID: <DFDF6378-4289-4809-96EA-9FD19F0FC358@mac.com>

OK, so none of the hints work  !!!!!!

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 2, 2008, at 2:54 PM, K. Valentine wrote:

>
>
> Checking snopes:
>
> http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/gastips.asp
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 2, 2008, at 3:34 PM, Kitterer Bob wrote:
>
>> Herb,
>>
>> I have seen this recommendation for years and it is certainly true if
>> the tanks are above ground or at the surface.  But I wonder if that
>> is true for buried tanks.  All of the tanks that I have seen at
>> filling stations appear to be at least ten feet below the surface.
>> Caves for instance are  close to 50 degrees regardless of the weather
>> outside or the time of year.  So it is hard to see where a tank at
>> ten plus feet is going to change temperature in the course of a day.
>> Has someone done a temperature measurement in recent years or is this
>> a carry over recommendation from the early 1900's?
>>
>> Curious minds and all that stuff.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Wed Apr  2 20:15:26 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:15:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips on Pumping Gas
In-Reply-To: <DFDF6378-4289-4809-96EA-9FD19F0FC358@mac.com>
References: <692171.97120.qm@web50309.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>
	<F5B25F09-1C25-4722-A8B5-4C03604D8E05@mac.com>
	<C83C05B8-24B7-45D5-80B7-BCFCD407B7E1@valentinephoto.net>
	<DFDF6378-4289-4809-96EA-9FD19F0FC358@mac.com>
Message-ID: <1755898180.20080402201526@pacifier.com>

Hello Kitterer,

     one that DOES work is to fill up your tires to their maximum.
     the recommend from the auto manufactures is a compromise between
     ride and mileage. if you just want mileage, harden 'em up!

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite
      * "I had an accident in the kitchen," said Tom with panache.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Apr  2 20:59:57 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kate)
Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:59:57 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] NW Caravan
In-Reply-To: <1788747239.20080402195357@pacifier.com>
References: <892165881.20080330223405@pacifier.com>
	<1788747239.20080402195357@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <47F4563D.8030003@frontiernet.net>

Pull up Rand McNally and plot your trip from one stopping point to the 
next, and then print it out.  All the mapping services send you via 
Interstates, regardless of what route you prefer. For example, going 
from Elko to Portland, they route us east on I-80 to SLC, then north on 
I-84 to Portland.  Why would I want to drive 300 miles out of my way?

Kate
>
>       I recieved my TRIPTIK pack from AAA today. (

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr  2 22:20:00 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:20:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NW Caravan
In-Reply-To: <47F4563D.8030003@frontiernet.net>
References: <892165881.20080330223405@pacifier.com>
	<1788747239.20080402195357@pacifier.com>
	<47F4563D.8030003@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804022220y304cdf5bx63db998d31b314a0@mail.gmail.com>

Kate is absolutely right, Bill.  I quit using those damned things many years
ago for exactly that reason. When I travel, be it car or motorcycle, I only
use the "I" roads if I am in a huge hurry (which is usually never now that I
am retired!!).  Lots of times, I don't even take a Rand McNally with me!  I
pick up a state road map when I stop for gas and look for roads that go
through some interesting towns, state forests, parks, mountains, along
rivers...etc. Anything to have some great scenery. Sometimes I don't even
take a map. I just ask somebody along the road for a good way to go....
It's the journey... not the destination....

Of course, if you have time constraints......    Still...   No need to go
through Denver.   Go I-80 and I-29 to Kansas City. From there you'll find a
number of somewhat more scenic routes to Osage Beach.

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/2/08, Kate <kgb at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>
> Pull up Rand McNally and plot your trip from one stopping point to the
> next, and then print it out.  All the mapping services send you via
> Interstates, regardless of what route you prefer. For example, going
> from Elko to Portland, they route us east on I-80 to SLC, then north on
> I-84 to Portland.  Why would I want to drive 300 miles out of my way?
>
>
> Kate
>
> >
> >       I recieved my TRIPTIK pack from AAA today. (
>
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-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bkitterer at mac.com  Thu Apr  3 01:32:51 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 01:32:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips on Pumping Gas
In-Reply-To: <1755898180.20080402201526@pacifier.com>
References: <692171.97120.qm@web50309.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>
	<F5B25F09-1C25-4722-A8B5-4C03604D8E05@mac.com>
	<C83C05B8-24B7-45D5-80B7-BCFCD407B7E1@valentinephoto.net>
	<DFDF6378-4289-4809-96EA-9FD19F0FC358@mac.com>
	<1755898180.20080402201526@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <816B149D-A214-47AD-8898-83F97C7A422B@mac.com>

Bill,

That does work.  Don't know if you save enough on gas to pay for the  
new set of tires when the centers wear out however.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 2, 2008, at 8:15 PM, Bill L wrote:

> Hello Kitterer,
>
>      one that DOES work is to fill up your tires to their maximum.
>      the recommend from the auto manufactures is a compromise between
>      ride and mileage. if you just want mileage, harden 'em up!
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
>  Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>  '66 Sprite
>       * "I had an accident in the kitchen," said Tom with panache.

From twobees at sprynet.com  Thu Apr  3 04:35:40 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (twobees at sprynet.com)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:35:40 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Filling Gas
Message-ID: <11808915.1207222540464.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

These recommendations have been floating around for a while.  However, I recently saw a point-by-point analysis.  And, the bottom line is that most of it isn't valid any longer.  And, based on cost-of-time, unless you have nothing better to do, the recommendations are best ignored.

My 2 cents.

Norm Sippel
'59 Turner

From twobees at sprynet.com  Thu Apr  3 04:35:40 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (twobees at sprynet.com)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:35:40 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Filling Gas
Message-ID: <25614653.1207222540652.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

These recommendations have been floating around for a while.  However, I recently saw a point-by-point analysis.  And, the bottom line is that most of it isn't valid any longer.  And, based on cost-of-time, unless you have nothing better to do, the recommendations are best ignored.

My 2 cents.

Norm Sippel
'59 Turner

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Apr  3 04:58:39 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 06:58:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NW Caravan
References: <892165881.20080330223405@pacifier.com><1788747239.20080402195357@pacifier.com><47F4563D.8030003@frontiernet.net>
	<43840a7e0804022220y304cdf5bx63db998d31b314a0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <014401c89582$0ec44510$0201a8c0@midget>

> Kate is absolutely right, Bill.  I quit using those damned things many 
> years
> ago for exactly that reason.

For myself, I just use Google Maps. Sure, it tends to make you you the I 
word, too, but once it has tipped its hand, you can drag the route to any 
spot you like and it will re-calculate. Or, you can tell it the endpoints of 
the first leg and add waypoints from there. Yes, by the time you have a 
3200-mile route in there with most of it tweaked, it DOES get a little slow, 
but it DOES know about virtually every road out there, it can show you 
vector maps or satellite views, it will let you save your route, and it 
doesn't argue with you too much. Computerized mapping has come a LONG way in 
the last 10 years! Computerized routing has come even further.
David Lieb 

From abcoz at hky.com  Thu Apr  3 06:14:58 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:14:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NW Caravan
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804022220y304cdf5bx63db998d31b314a0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000201c8958c$b92922a0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Rand-McNally/McSchmalley......All R-M and AAA will show you (in any
detail) are Interstates and main roads.  If you want good, and complete
back road mapping information, get yourself a DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer
for whichever states you'll be traveling through.
Each page is a VERY detailed map of a section of the state
(Pennsylvania, for example, is broken down into 70 pages/maps), giving
you route numbers/road names of township, and county roads, as well as
state roads.  Great way for plotting a course that will allow you to not
only avoid the Interstate Highway System, entirely, but for bypassing
congested areas/cities & major towns.
I never leave home without one, anymore.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Johnson
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:20 AM
To: Kate
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NW Caravan

Kate is absolutely right, Bill.  I quit using those damned things many
years
ago for exactly that reason. When I travel, be it car or motorcycle, I
only
use the "I" roads if I am in a huge hurry (which is usually never now
that I
am retired!!).  Lots of times, I don't even take a Rand McNally with me!
I
pick up a state road map when I stop for gas and look for roads that go
through some interesting towns, state forests, parks, mountains, along
rivers...etc. Anything to have some great scenery. Sometimes I don't
even
take a map. I just ask somebody along the road for a good way to go....
It's the journey... not the destination....

Of course, if you have time constraints......    Still...   No need to
go
through Denver.   Go I-80 and I-29 to Kansas City. From there you'll
find a
number of somewhat more scenic routes to Osage Beach.

Cheers!!
Jim

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Apr  3 05:48:03 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:48:03 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080402143114.03316e40@nosimport.com>
References: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com><47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080402143114.03316e40@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292176A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Rod Hahneman (Spridgetech)is an acquaintance whose shop is not far from
my house. He's basically an engineering and design guy from Chrysler and
partners with a fiberglas and injection-molding buddy to make up the
body panels he sells. He is pretty quality conscious and I would be
surprised if his stuff wasn't up to par.
-JohnD



-----Original Message-----
From: Peter C [mailto:peter at nosimport.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 3:32 PM
To: dmg at bossig.com; sswarin at aol.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets

Spridgetech usually has a booth there, so take a truck and pick one up!

They're very good, BTW.

Peter C
=
At 01:59 PM 4/2/2008, Dave G. wrote:

>Steve,
>
>As much as I'd like to look at it in person, I just can't manage the
>fare from
>WA to PA to have a peek ;-))
>Any chance of a few pictures.... especially of the hinge area???
>
>TIA
>
>On 2 Apr 2008 at 14:06, sswarin at aol.com wrote:
> >> Come to the Spridget Jubilee in Carlisle, Pennsylrania on May
> >> 18-20,?and you can see my 1974 "Spridget" with the Spridgetech
bonnet.
>
>--
>Dave G.   KK7SS
>'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
>"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
>But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Apr  3 06:38:22 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:38:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NW Caravan
References: <000201c8958c$b92922a0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <012d01c8958f$fda43c00$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
To: "'Jim Johnson'" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>; "'Kate'" <kgb at frontiernet.net>
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] NW Caravan


Rand-McNally/McSchmalley......All R-M and AAA will show you (in any
detail) are Interstates and main roads.  If you want good, and complete
back road mapping information, get yourself a DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer
for whichever states you'll be traveling through.
Each page is a VERY detailed map of a section of the state
(Pennsylvania, for example, is broken down into 70 pages/maps), giving
you route numbers/road names of township, and county roads, as well as
state roads.  Great way for plotting a course that will allow you to not
only avoid the Interstate Highway System, entirely, but for bypassing
congested areas/cities & major towns.
I never leave home without one, anymore.
Bud Osbourne

=======================

I've got to go along with Bud on the DeLorme Atlas.  I have one at home, one 
in my office and one in my car.  It's great.

Another tool I really like is Microsoft Streets and Trips.  It is a computer 
program that works like Google and others, but it also has a GPS and can 
give oral directions on the fly.  Plus, it will take you all the way down to 
the city street level, whereas the atlas will only get you to the city.

Obviously, you need to have your laptop (or Pocket PC) with you to take 
advantage of the GPS function.  With the laptop set-up, you can also get an 
instant re-route if you run into a detour or traffic jam.  That has saved me 
a lot of time and trouble several times.

Larry Daniels

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Apr  3 07:08:25 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:08:25 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips on Pumping Gas
In-Reply-To: <816B149D-A214-47AD-8898-83F97C7A422B@mac.com>
References: <692171.97120.qm@web50309.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>
	<F5B25F09-1C25-4722-A8B5-4C03604D8E05@mac.com>
	<C83C05B8-24B7-45D5-80B7-BCFCD407B7E1@valentinephoto.net>
	<DFDF6378-4289-4809-96EA-9FD19F0FC358@mac.com>
	<1755898180.20080402201526@pacifier.com>
	<816B149D-A214-47AD-8898-83F97C7A422B@mac.com>
Message-ID: <9910073745.20080403070825@pacifier.com>

Hello Kitterer,

     the idea is to run HARD tires, NOT over inflated ones. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite
      * "I had no luck at all at the races," Tom endorsed.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Apr  3 07:38:08 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:38:08 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] NW Caravan
In-Reply-To: <012d01c8958f$fda43c00$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <000201c8958c$b92922a0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
	<012d01c8958f$fda43c00$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <976706134.20080403073808@pacifier.com>

Hello spridgets

            I've been using Google Earth and Google maps. i have
            DeLorme Street Atlas USA. It's not like i'm over 50 years
            old and never driven cross country before guys. I don't
            have a laptop, or a GPS and don't plan to get one.

            i was just wondering WHY ANYONE would go thru DENVER
            given that is a longer route (i found it to be longer
            using the drag route feature of Google Maps.

            i KNOW the interstates are boring and all the same. I
            KNOW the places really worth seeing are on the state
            routes, the by ways, and back ways.

            Using Google Maps to compute drive times gives me the
            following figures. Using Interstates, about 30 hours, at
            70 mph to cover the 2000 miles. Avoiding Interstates,
            about 43 hours at 50 mph to cover 2126 miles. that 13
            hour difference is TWO DAYS extra drving.

            I presume that most people who are headed to MO will
            start out on the Saturday before (if they're not retired
            and can ALL THE TIME THEY WANT) or later. That's when i
            plan to leave, but i have over 2000 miles in the MOST
            DIRECT ROUTE. there ARE time constraints.

            going home i'll have a couple of extra days

            oops .. rant over.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite
      * "Skool is grate," said Tom comprehensively.

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Thu Apr  3 11:47:34 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:47:34 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] How to press bearing into doublebearing hub
Message-ID: <30646731.1207248454042.JavaMail.root@mswamui-cedar.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I hope that all is most excellent with everyone.

I have all of the bearings that I need now to install in the doblebearing hubs.  A big thanks to all that helped.  

I have a few more quick questions that I am sure you all will have an answer to.  Before you press the bearings in place, do you put any kind of lube around the bearing outer shell so that it slides into place easier?

What is the orientation of the inner seal that has to be pressed in last?  I really don't know how to explain it orientation-wise.  I hope one of you will know what I am referring to.  The seal has a smooth complete face and the other side has the seal itself somewhat visible.

Thanks for any and all help.

Mike Carpenter

________________________________________
PeoplePC Online
A better way to Internet
http://www.peoplepc.com

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Apr  3 12:27:02 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:27:02 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NW Caravan
In-Reply-To: <976706134.20080403073808@pacifier.com>
References: <000201c8958c$b92922a0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
	<012d01c8958f$fda43c00$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<976706134.20080403073808@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804031227k2a94f57v5864a6d99b5c4f09@mail.gmail.com>

Anyone caravaning through Oklahoma? I'm leaving on the 24th (after work) to
head up to Texarkana. I'll spend the night there, as well as shave 3 hours
off the trip. Once I leave Texarkana, I have no definite route, so would
gladly join any caravans out of OK, AR, or LA.

Brad

On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 9:38 AM, Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello spridgets
>
>            I've been using Google Earth and Google maps. i have
>            DeLorme Street Atlas USA. It's not like i'm over 50 years
>            old and never driven cross country before guys. I don't
>            have a laptop, or a GPS and don't plan to get one.
>
>            i was just wondering WHY ANYONE would go thru DENVER
>            given that is a longer route (i found it to be longer
>            using the drag route feature of Google Maps.
>
>            i KNOW the interstates are boring and all the same. I
>            KNOW the places really worth seeing are on the state
>            routes, the by ways, and back ways.
>
>            Using Google Maps to compute drive times gives me the
>            following figures. Using Interstates, about 30 hours, at
>            70 mph to cover the 2000 miles. Avoiding Interstates,
>            about 43 hours at 50 mph to cover 2126 miles. that 13
>            hour difference is TWO DAYS extra drving.
>
>            I presume that most people who are headed to MO will
>            start out on the Saturday before (if they're not retired
>            and can ALL THE TIME THEY WANT) or later. That's when i
>            plan to leave, but i have over 2000 miles in the MOST
>            DIRECT ROUTE. there ARE time constraints.
>
>            going home i'll have a couple of extra days
>
>            oops .. rant over.
>
> --
> Best regards,
>  Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>  '66 Sprite
>      * "Skool is grate," said Tom comprehensively.
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Apr  3 13:58:16 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:58:16 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Driving Skill
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804031358i30c952e7vf7688a6539488c87@mail.gmail.com>

Seen this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzAhlr8NtQ&feature=related

From dmeadow at juno.com  Thu Apr  3 15:22:16 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 16:22:16 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] How to press bearing into doublebearing hub
Message-ID: <20080403.162216.268.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

Mike,

I use something called Loctite 680 Retaining Compound when installing
bearings.  It is supposed secure the bearing, particularly when it is a
looser fit.  It won't keep a really loose bearing from spinning in the
hub, but it might prevent one from pushing out (and pushing your seal
out).  It will also provide some lubrication on installation.

The flat face of the seal should face "out" of the bearing housing.  The
"cupped face" will be towards the bearing.  Be careful not to knock off
the spring that goes around the inner seal piece!

David Littlefield

On Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:47:34 -0400 (EDT) Mike/Donna Carpenter
<mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com> writes:
> I hope that all is most excellent with everyone.
> 
> I have all of the bearings that I need now to install in the 
> doblebearing hubs.  A big thanks to all that helped.  
> 
> I have a few more quick questions that I am sure you all will have 
> an answer to.  Before you press the bearings in place, do you put 
> any kind of lube around the bearing outer shell so that it slides 
> into place easier?
> 
> What is the orientation of the inner seal that has to be pressed in 
> last?  I really don't know how to explain it orientation-wise.  I 
> hope one of you will know what I am referring to.  The seal has a 
> smooth complete face and the other side has the seal itself somewhat 
> visible.
> 
> Thanks for any and all help.
> 
> Mike Carpenter

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Apr  3 17:12:09 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:12:09 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Driving Skill
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10804031358i30c952e7vf7688a6539488c87@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10804031358i30c952e7vf7688a6539488c87@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1474704609.20080403171209@pacifier.com>

Hello WFO,

    don't miss this one either

     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4qRVfioR2g

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite
      * "Must I show again why this is true?" asked Tom reprovingly.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Thu Apr  3 17:29:13 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 17:29:13 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips on Pumping Gas
In-Reply-To: <9910073745.20080403070825@pacifier.com>
References: <692171.97120.qm@web50309.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>
	<F5B25F09-1C25-4722-A8B5-4C03604D8E05@mac.com>
	<C83C05B8-24B7-45D5-80B7-BCFCD407B7E1@valentinephoto.net>
	<DFDF6378-4289-4809-96EA-9FD19F0FC358@mac.com>
	<1755898180.20080402201526@pacifier.com>
	<816B149D-A214-47AD-8898-83F97C7A422B@mac.com>
	<9910073745.20080403070825@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <0B5F0BEF-E93F-495A-A54F-E9EAA96E3726@mac.com>

Bill,

That is true and will work.  For many if not most cars upping the  
tire pressure a few psi (<10) will give you better mileage with out  
adversely effecting tire wear and generally improve handling.

If I was paying attention the statement was to inflate to the maximum  
mfg pressure.  If this is the pressure on the tire then it will most  
likely be over inflated.  For instance the tires on the Miata have a  
maximum rated pressure of 44 psi but 30 psi is where the car handles  
well in everyday driving and is several psi above what Mazda  
specifies.  At 44 psi the centers would be gone in no time not to  
mention the loss of road grip under adverse weather conditions.

For our Spridgets finding the right tire pressure is a bigger  
challenge unless you are running bias ply tires where you have the  
recommend pressures that came with the car.  I am about to put new  
tires on the Sprite and have been working with my supplier to try and  
find a reference from the tire mfg that either correlates bias ply  
pressures to radial pressures or pressures by vehicle weight  
distribution, no luck thus far.

Lets start a new thread for tire pressures - what tires and what  
pressures are you running ?  If you want to send them to me I will  
put them together in a single sheet for the list.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 3, 2008, at 7:08 AM, Bill L wrote:

>      the idea is to run HARD tires, NOT over inflated ones.

From kidjoevid at yahoo.com  Thu Apr  3 18:35:42 2008
From: kidjoevid at yahoo.com (Joe Lansing)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:35:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] valve guide smoke?
Message-ID: <24709.36895.qm@web33205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Is there a way to tell if a smoking engine has bad
rings vs bad valve guides?

When I pull the valve cover and run the engine I swear
there is smoke coming from the two holes the push rods
for number two come thru...

Any advice?

Joe


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.  
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Apr  3 18:44:11 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:44:11 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] valve guide smoke?
In-Reply-To: <24709.36895.qm@web33205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <24709.36895.qm@web33205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47F587EB.4090201@comcast.net>

Joe Lansing wrote:
> Is there a way to tell if a smoking engine has bad
> rings vs bad valve guides?
>   
A simple test is to see if it smokes at idle or when you let off the 
gas, it's guides.
If it smokes when you accelerate, it's rings.
Smoke coming from the push rod holes is just crankcase pressure.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Apr  3 18:51:15 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 20:51:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] valve guide smoke?
References: <24709.36895.qm@web33205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<47F587EB.4090201@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <019b01c895f6$5fecb160$0201a8c0@midget>

>> Joe Lansing wrote:
>> Is there a way to tell if a smoking engine has bad
>> rings vs bad valve guides?

> A simple test is to see if it smokes at idle or when you let off the
> gas, it's guides.
> If it smokes when you accelerate, it's rings.
> Smoke coming from the push rod holes is just crankcase pressure.

Yup, as Frank says, if the valve guides are bad, it will smoke whenever 
manifold vacuum is high, because the vacuum in the cylinders is sucking oil 
right past the valves.
If the rings are bad, it will tend to smoke when the pressure in the 
cylinder is the greatest and it pushes right past the rings.
David Lieb 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Apr  4 07:32:12 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:32:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Usage History for Spridget Panhard Bars
Message-ID: <010b01c89660$ad5450b0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

The MGCars.org BBS has a question on it that some of you might have an 
answer to...

"I was asked a question yesterday evening that I could not fully answer and 
wonder if anyone here can shed some light on this.
Today, we fit various engine and chassis tuning parts, but when (with 
photographic evidence) did anyone first use a Panhard Rod on a semi eliptic 
sprung Midget or Sprite in competition?
I am particularly interested in cars prior to 1968 using this type of rear 
axle location."

It sounds to me as if someone is looking for evidence to support a panhard 
rod as "period correct" for some vintage class. Not exactly the sort of shot 
that generally makes it into most magazines... unless the car was rolling 
over at the time ;-) I imagine that if they were in common use on period 
Bugeyes, someone would have kept on using them with the semi-elliptics, but 
you never know. Anybody got any "photographic evidence"?
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973 

From cbaustin at verizon.net  Fri Apr  4 07:44:40 2008
From: cbaustin at verizon.net (Charley Braum)
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:44:40 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Castrol Products / Contact
Message-ID: <00c301c89662$6a808c70$6401a8c0@universal1>

    Does anyone have an 'inside' contact at Castrol?

    Please contact me off-list, thanks.

                                                                            C
B

From RampantNM at aol.com  Fri Apr  4 13:06:30 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:06:30 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Pauls 5 speed kits
Message-ID: <c5b.2c2f172b.3527e446@aol.com>

In a message dated 4/2/2008 9:27:38 AM Mountain Daylight Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I  would
like to get a kit from Paul at Morriservice, but
unfortunately he  is down due to health reasons right
now.

Opinions?  Has anyone  dealt with either conversions? 

Thanks,
Mike Rivers  



He's still taking orders for the kits Mike and has a son helping with  
shipping.  It may be delayed, but after Frank's experience with Rivergate,  I'd wait 
a bit for Paul's anyway.
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




**************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides.    
  (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)

From derf247 at gmail.com  Fri Apr  4 13:32:42 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:32:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pauls 5 speed kits
In-Reply-To: <c5b.2c2f172b.3527e446@aol.com>
References: <c5b.2c2f172b.3527e446@aol.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804041332n19bdb3f8s169a830538855a9b@mail.gmail.com>

I have nothing negative to say about Rivergate.  BUT, I would wait for
Paul's kit, too.
Cheers,
Derf

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Apr  4 13:45:16 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:45:16 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] More on Spridget bonnet/hood
Message-ID: <47F630EC.31388.14AA236@dmg.bossig.com>

What I would really like is a fibreglass hood/bonnet that can be bolted to the 
existing hinges of my '65 sprite..

An added bonus would be if I could use the standard latch mechanism...

An acquaintance said the he seemed to remember that someone makets one of 
these in the USA but he can't remember where he saw it...

Unlimited Products makes a hood which has "small steel inserts for mounting to 
hinges" but is pinned at the front....

Can anyone help with information, telephone number, or a web site??



--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Apr  4 13:55:07 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:55:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pauls 5 speed kits
References: <c5b.2c2f172b.3527e446@aol.com>
	<5f00d9910804041332n19bdb3f8s169a830538855a9b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <013701c89696$306a41f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>I have nothing negative to say about Rivergate.  BUT, I would wait for
> Paul's kit, too.

I have the Rivergate kit in my Midget and my Bugeye. They are excellent. My 
understanding is that the alloy used in the Rivergate adapter plate is 
better than that in Paul's, but not that there is any need for it to be 
better. IMHO, Rivergate's is engineered for racing applications, Paul's is 
more oriented around Morris Minors. Rivergate helicoils all the holes in the 
aluminum plate, Paul does not. I like the concept of re-drilling the 
flywheel for the Datsun pressure plate like Paul does, but the Rivergate 
system works just fine as well.

Both are gentlemen and provide good products and good support. I appreciate 
that Rivergate has a warning on their website about inferior adapter kits 
for Datsun transmissions, but has a paragraph in there stating that

"We wish to point out that we have never seen this failure due to 
misalignment on the adapter kit built by Paul Aspeirsson at Morris Motors. 
Our impression is that he builds good stuff."

OK, he can't spell Paul's last name right, but then neither can I.
David Lieb
0 2 4 3 

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Fri Apr  4 13:59:30 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:59:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Pauls 5 speed kits
In-Reply-To: <013701c89696$306a41f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <c5b.2c2f172b.3527e446@aol.com>
	<5f00d9910804041332n19bdb3f8s169a830538855a9b@mail.gmail.com>
	<013701c89696$306a41f0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <47F696B2.7010900@verizon.net>

I also have a Rivergate in my 72. Have had it for many years with
no probs. So simple that my wife and I did the conversion. No
real machining to be done other than to get the drive shaft
balanced.

chuck

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Fri Apr  4 14:15:13 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:15:13 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust gasket material
Message-ID: <000e01c89698$fbeda4f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Bugsy's been down for a week since I discovered that NAPA manifold gasket
material (the grey stuff on a steel core) doesn't stand up to turbo
temperatures.  It developed a leak, and on disassembly the gasket was pretty
much just a bunch of ash clinging to the stainless steel core.  Not a single
turbo shop on the web or anywhere else could find a gasket to fit the Rayjay
turbo.  After a bit of research I found a company that sells gasket material
made of graphite bonded to stainless steel.  Good up to 900F, and two sheets
are on the way for Monday.  I should have held on to the crappy old ones at
the last rebuild, oh well.
If anyone else needs a VERY high temp gasket, enter "graphite gasket material"
in Google, or e-mail me and deal for my leftovers.

Glen

From grday at btinternet.com  Fri Apr  4 14:23:04 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 22:23:04 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust gasket material
References: <000e01c89698$fbeda4f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <008401c8969a$11f29660$c2e78656@tairswork>

Glen,
Idle curiosity - could you use 2mm or 3mm copper sheet?

Guy R Day


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 10:15 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] exhaust gasket material


> Bugsy's been down for a week since I discovered that NAPA manifold gasket
> material (the grey stuff on a steel core) doesn't stand up to turbo
> temperatures.  It developed a leak, and on disassembly the gasket was 
> pretty
> much just a bunch of ash clinging to the stainless steel core.  Not a 
> single
> turbo shop on the web or anywhere else could find a gasket to fit the 
> Rayjay
> turbo.  After a bit of research I found a company that sells gasket 
> material
> made of graphite bonded to stainless steel.  Good up to 900F, and two 
> sheets
> are on the way for Monday.  I should have held on to the crappy old ones 
> at
> the last rebuild, oh well.
> If anyone else needs a VERY high temp gasket, enter "graphite gasket 
> material"
> in Google, or e-mail me and deal for my leftovers.
>
> Glen
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From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Apr  4 15:47:27 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:47:27 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] UN-REAL!!!!
Message-ID: <025d01c896a5$dbdeef90$6501a8c0@shop>

Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, TRY to catch Texas qualifying for the most UN-believable, BRUTAL crash I have EVER seen in ANY racing venue!!!  EIGHT barrel rolls!!!!!  Car # 00, Michael McDowell.

And for further UN-REAL, the driver got out of the resultant piece of trash walked to the ambulance but WAVED to the crowd!!!  Already released from Infield Care Center & interviewed on TV!!

IN-REAL!!!

Ed

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr  4 14:56:17 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:56:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292176A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <899328.85271.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Yeah. Rod's a great guy. I've used his fiberglass guy
(Dave Craddock) for aerospace glass parts - that's how
much I trust him. Tell him what your expectations are
and he'll tell you whether his stuff will be
appropriate.

--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

> Rod Hahneman (Spridgetech)is an acquaintance whose
> shop is not far from
> my house. He's basically an engineering and design
> guy from Chrysler and
> partners with a fiberglas and injection-molding
> buddy to make up the
> body panels he sells. He is pretty quality conscious
> and I would be
> surprised if his stuff wasn't up to par.
> -JohnD


      ____________________________________________________________________________________
You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost.  
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr  4 15:03:57 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:03:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Tips on Pumping Gas
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10804021102s5daf5808w88afea1b5bd4c560@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <815188.47506.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> TIPS ON PUMPING GAS
> 
>  I don't know what you guys are paying for
> gasoline.... but here in
>  California  we are also paying higher, up to $3.50
> per gallon. 

The best thing to do is drive our Spridgets. I just
got back from a country where gas was around $7.20 per
gallon. They try all kinds of wild and crazy fuel
saving ideas, like driving small cars with efficient
engines. My rental (with 3 other travelers) was pretty
much the largest car I saw, and it was Audi A3. The
cars were also seemingly always full of passengers,
rather than 1 person per Chevy Yukon. The only time I
saw vehicles with 1 person aboard, the vehicles were
motorcycles. 

Ron



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From p.herder at cox.net  Fri Apr  4 15:09:36 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:09:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [9issa] UN-REAL!!!!
In-Reply-To: <025d01c896a5$dbdeef90$6501a8c0@shop>
References: <025d01c896a5$dbdeef90$6501a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <47F6A720.5020804@cox.net>

http://www.nascar.com/video/cup/2008/04/04/cup.tex.quals.mcdowell.nascar/index.html?MostPopular


shop at justbrits.com wrote:

> *Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, TRY to catch Texas qualifying 
> for the most UN-believable, BRUTAL crash I have EVER seen in ANY 
> racing venue!!!  EIGHT barrel rolls!!!!!  Car # 00, Michael McDowell.*
> ** 
> *And for further UN-REAL, the driver got out of the resultant piece of 
> trash walked to the ambulance but WAVED to the crowd!!!  Already 
> released from Infield Care Center & interviewed on TV!!*
> ** 
> *IN-REAL!!!*
> ** 
> *Ed*

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Apr  4 18:07:48 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:07:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Pauls 5 speed kits
References: <c5b.2c2f172b.3527e446@aol.com>
Message-ID: <00a301c896b9$790a6660$6501a8c0@shop>

<<It may be delayed, but after Frank's experience with Rivergate,>>

I was PRAYING someone WOULD bring that up, RB!!!

IMHO, Frank's tale would NOT EVER be anything I would want said about me and my service!!!!

For those of you that did not read about it, just check Archives for "Babe Rally"!!

'nough said as Frank's words an NOT be duplicated!!

Ed

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Apr  4 18:04:32 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:04:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Pauls 5 speed kits
References: <c5b.2c2f172b.3527e446@aol.com>
	<00a301c896b9$790a6660$6501a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <01c301c896b9$02428850$0201a8c0@midget>

> <<It may be delayed, but after Frank's experience with Rivergate,>>
> I was PRAYING someone WOULD bring that up, RB!!!
> IMHO, Frank's tale would NOT EVER be anything I would want said about me 
> and my service!!!!
> For those of you that did not read about it, just check Archives for "Babe 
> Rally"!!
> 'nough said as Frank's words an NOT be duplicated!!


Nope, not enough said. I have probably spent over 5 grand on items from 
Rivergate, including an engine rebuild and a transmission and kit. Bill 
Perry is a class act. Yes, I know ALL about the Babe Rally episode. In fact, 
I guided them over there. Now, picture someone showing up at your house at 
6pm on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend wanting you to work through the 
night so they can rejoin the rolling beer party they were with. Moreover, 
these were not customers of theirs, they were strangers in a Midget. The 
Perrys went out of their way to accomodate them and charged accordingly.

The reason Rivergate is still in business where many others have failed is 
that they do not give away the farm. As a customer, I have always been 
treated well by Bill, Gayle, and Will Perry. They are not cheap, but they 
tend to do good work and to stand by what they have done. Are they perfect? 
No more so than any of the rest of us.

David Lieb

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 05:04:12 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:04:12 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 Fuel Tank Repair Kit not exactally LBC but can be
	applied
Message-ID: <205cef430804050504s36320662wc3ade02ec467655a@mail.gmail.com>

List
Not LBC but LBC applicable question. I finally got the title to my 66 VW
Westphalia Camper. Camping in my Sprite is getting cramped. I figure some of
you know about POR15 Fuel Tank Repair Kit
http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=FTRK&dept=11  can anyone tell me if
they have had any success with this stuff and if I must remove the tank to
just reach the bottom? I have to remove the engine in the bus to get the
tank out and I don't want to do that until I replace the engine with a
factory new one (yes I can still buy a factory new VW Bus engine).

BTW my spousal equivalent did very well with her mastectomy and so far the
reconstructive surgery is going well even though the implant process will
take a few months to complete us hope she remains cancer free. Thank you all
for your kind thoughts and prayers.

Best always,
Linda

62 California Sprite (Pinky)
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner



Looking for VW Bus bumpers and a sink/icebox local to NJ/NYC area I use
www.thesamba.com now for classified section used parts but they are often
very expensive.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 05:41:04 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:41:04 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye bonnet years
Message-ID: <205cef430804050541g38d8c4c6o22e7933f6ce7b839@mail.gmail.com>

List,
 I bought a local Bugeye bonnet, and I don't want to sell Pinky yet (because
she is so darn cute) to buy a Bugeye. Anyway my garage is too small for 2
Sprites. I got the bonnet from a nice LBC owner whom I introduced to the
list I hope he joins, eBay # 130197209648. Can anyone out there tell me if
every bonnet is the same exact design per year? Knowing the Bugeye has some
small differences in each year model will there also be differences in the
bonnet too. If so where do I look for those differences I used to find auto
years via the number on the blinker lens on American cars can I do the same
for the British cars I have amber blinkers on this bonnet. I will ether
paint to match when I paint Pinky and swap for a while or just hang till I
start a Bugeye project. Any tubs without bonnet & motors out there?
Lin,

62 California Sprite (Pinky)
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 05:56:47 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:56:47 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] UN-REAL!!!!
In-Reply-To: <025d01c896a5$dbdeef90$6501a8c0@shop>
References: <025d01c896a5$dbdeef90$6501a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <205cef430804050556id3a2655vcfe0602f04a455cc@mail.gmail.com>

I just saw that crash this morning on the news hard to believe not a scratch
on the driver. The driver said the new cars are treated with foam to absorb
the impact. Sounds like I should start foaming up my cars : )
Lin

On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 6:47 PM, <shop at justbrits.com> wrote:

> Whether you are a NASCAR fan or not, TRY to catch Texas qualifying for the
> most UN-believable, BRUTAL crash I have EVER seen in ANY racing venue!!!
>  EIGHT barrel rolls!!!!!  Car # 00, Michael McDowell.
>
> And for further UN-REAL, the driver got out of the resultant piece of
> trash walked to the ambulance but WAVED to the crowd!!!  Already released
> from Infield Care Center & interviewed on TV!!
>
> IN-REAL!!!
>
> Ed
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 06:03:53 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:03:53 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080402143114.03316e40@nosimport.com>
References: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com>
	<47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080402143114.03316e40@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804050603h72666a03ne425d6282ac68942@mail.gmail.com>

Wow Peter is that price correct only $550. for a bonnet? Amazing.on
http://spridgetech.com/Spridgetech2002pricelist.pdf

Is there any company who makes them in durable plastic? I have a stock R90S
cafe fairing I'm installing on my R100R BMW cycle and there are companies
who say they have made plastic replacements that are more durable than my
glass one. see
http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/photos/schemephotos/Daytona%20Orange%20Fairing.JPG

Lin



On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> Spridgetech usually has a booth there, so take a truck and pick one up!
>
> They're very good, BTW.
>
> Peter C
> =
> At 01:59 PM 4/2/2008, Dave G. wrote:
>
> >Steve,
> >
> >As much as I'd like to look at it in person, I just can't manage the
> >fare from
> >WA to PA to have a peek ;-))
> >Any chance of a few pictures.... especially of the hinge area???
> >
> >TIA
> >
> >On 2 Apr 2008 at 14:06, sswarin at aol.com wrote:
> > >> Come to the Spridget Jubilee in Carlisle, Pennsylrania on May
> > >> 18-20,?and you can see my 1974 "Spridget" with the Spridgetech
> bonnet.
> >
> >--
> >Dave G.   KK7SS
> >'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> >"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
> >But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 06:04:28 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:04:28 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804050604l7c2d2003y61162a3f02fb12d@mail.gmail.com>

Yea Steve we would love to see some pics.
Lin

On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 2:06 PM, <sswarin at aol.com> wrote:

> Come to the Spridget Jubilee in Carlisle, Pennsylrania on May 18-20,?and
> you can see my 1974 "Spridget" with the Spridgetech bonnet.
>
> Steve Swarin
> 1974 Midget, now a Bugeye
> 1967 MGB-GT
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 06:16:59 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:16:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like Speedwell
Message-ID: <205cef430804050616j1730d479r55c46a5437fa63c6@mail.gmail.com>

Nice rebuild on the Mazda Miata on speedtv.com. The plastic front end looks
a lot like Franks Speedwell.
Can't find pics but will keep looking.
Lin

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Apr  5 06:16:59 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:16:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
References: <8CA630371870F6C-9AC-10E8@FWM-M31.sysops.aol.com><47F37513.1315.110E525@dmg.bossig.com><7.0.1.0.2.20080402143114.03316e40@nosimport.com>
	<205cef430804050603h72666a03ne425d6282ac68942@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <022201c8971f$54906a30$0201a8c0@midget>

> Wow Peter is that price correct only $550. for a bonnet? Amazing.on
> http://spridgetech.com/Spridgetech2002pricelist.pdf

No, it isn't. Read the fine print. Since they don't do web sales, they don't 
spend a lot of time keeping their prices current, preferring to show them as 
2002 prices and suggest that you call for current pricing. No, they are not 
being shysters, they are good guys who cannot afford the overhead of 
ecommerce and web designers on staff.
David Lieb 

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Apr  5 06:30:40 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:30:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like
 Speedwell
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804050616j1730d479r55c46a5437fa63c6@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804050616j1730d479r55c46a5437fa63c6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000601c89721$3f792cc0$be6b8640$@com>

Stacey David's show?

I call that guy "Chuckles". He finishes nearly every sentence with a laugh.
I went to 'join" his mailing list site, and there was some sort of stupid
$charge$. He does have a very cool set.

The Banshee is a Miata with a Devin like Ferrari GTO looking glass bonded to
it. Haven't seen it after paint with the motor in it, but the stance and
proportions look all wrong to me. Bad choice on wheels too.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Linda Grunthaner
Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 8:17 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like
Speedwell

Nice rebuild on the Mazda Miata on speedtv.com. The plastic front end looks
a lot like Franks Speedwell.
Can't find pics but will keep looking.
Lin

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 06:33:44 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 09:33:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like
 Speedwell
In-Reply-To: <000601c89721$3f792cc0$be6b8640$@com>
References: <205cef430804050616j1730d479r55c46a5437fa63c6@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601c89721$3f792cc0$be6b8640$@com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804050633y7bb38f3bt282a6a1453691bdf@mail.gmail.com>

I did not like the wheels at all they really ruined it for me also I did not
like the rear addition. I did like the Ferrari front end with the lexan
headlight covers. It is blue and silver stripped now.
Lin

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com>
wrote:

> Stacey David's show?
>
> I call that guy "Chuckles". He finishes nearly every sentence with a
> laugh.
> I went to 'join" his mailing list site, and there was some sort of stupid
> $charge$. He does have a very cool set.
>
> The Banshee is a Miata with a Devin like Ferrari GTO looking glass bonded
> to
> it. Haven't seen it after paint with the motor in it, but the stance and
> proportions look all wrong to me. Bad choice on wheels too.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson <spridgets-bounces%2Bwsthompson>=
> thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> Linda Grunthaner
> Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 8:17 AM
> To: Spridget List
> Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like
> Speedwell
>
> Nice rebuild on the Mazda Miata on speedtv.com. The plastic front end
> looks
> a lot like Franks Speedwell.
> Can't find pics but will keep looking.
> Lin

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 07:02:48 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:02:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like
 Speedwell
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804050633y7bb38f3bt282a6a1453691bdf@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804050616j1730d479r55c46a5437fa63c6@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601c89721$3f792cc0$be6b8640$@com>
	<205cef430804050633y7bb38f3bt282a6a1453691bdf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804050702y8a28d10w7cd5e3cc388a8e6c@mail.gmail.com>

Here are some Miata body kit images:

http://www.moesrealm.com/miata/bodykits.html

The Black/Lime Green one looks sorts Spridgetish.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 07:10:10 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:10:10 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye bonnet years
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804050541g38d8c4c6o22e7933f6ce7b839@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804050541g38d8c4c6o22e7933f6ce7b839@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804050710w2f15a2ectcb8b5a621f639efd@mail.gmail.com>

Do a Frank and pick up a nice 71-74 body and put that bonnet on it.
The back end is different but the Bugeye bonnets look funny on RWA
cars, IMHO.
Or, if you can hold out for a Bugeye body, all the better.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 07:48:20 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:48:20 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye bonnet years
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804050710w2f15a2ectcb8b5a621f639efd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804050541g38d8c4c6o22e7933f6ce7b839@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910804050710w2f15a2ectcb8b5a621f639efd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804050748q6e3b6c3dq4eccd66e33daecb5@mail.gmail.com>

Change that RWA to SWA.

> Do a Frank and pick up a nice 71-74 body and put that bonnet on it.
>  The back end is different but the Bugeye bonnets look funny on RWA
>  cars, IMHO.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Apr  5 10:17:13 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:17:13 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodley
Message-ID: <C41D0229.16D7E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Is this for real?  Why haven't we heard anything about it?
I wish I'd been given time to plan for it.
BZ

> Don't forget, this Sunday April 6 is the Woodley Park car show, "The British
> Are Coming!  The British Are Coming!".  As I bet you can tell by the title,
> this is a British only car show.   But it is not just another boring British
> car show!  This show marks the return of the biggest British only show in
> the LA area!  The organizers promise to fill the field at Woodley Park in
> Van Nuys with hundreds of cars.  And if you are looking for parts, there
> will be an Autojumble as well.  The show begins at 9 am.  For additional
> details, please visit the thread,
> http://www.moalachat.com/showthread.php?t=2106

From Jpaschke at bak.rr.com  Sat Apr  5 10:40:42 2008
From: Jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 10:40:42 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodley
References: <C41D0229.16D7E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <001401c89744$2c13bb00$6401a8c0@Music>

Yup, sure is! If you go look for my club there, BBCC, the Bakersfield 
British Car Club. We are going as a group should be a good time.
Jon


> Is this for real?  Why haven't we heard anything about it?
> I wish I'd been given time to plan for it.
> BZ
>
>> Don't forget, this Sunday April 6 is the Woodley Park car show, "The 
>> British
>> Are Coming!  The British Are Coming!".  As I bet you can tell by the 
>> title,
>> this is a British only car show.   But it is not just another boring 
>> British
>> car show!  This show marks the return of the biggest British only show in
>> the LA area!  The organizers promise to fill the field at Woodley Park in
>> Van Nuys with hundreds of cars.  And if you are looking for parts, there
>> will be an Autojumble as well.  The show begins at 9 am.  For additional
>> details, please visit the thread,
>> http://www.moalachat.com/showthread.php?t=2106

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Apr  5 10:43:04 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 10:43:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodley
In-Reply-To: <C41D0229.16D7E%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <44588.84374.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> Is this for real? 
> I wish I'd been given time to plan for it.

The motor won't be ready, but just keep the bonnet
shut and you'll maybe take a 3rd place.

Ron


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From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Apr  5 12:21:40 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:21:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 50th anniv badges
Message-ID: <47F76ED4.12387.FA7C54@dmg.bossig.com>

David,

Just received my 59th Roundel and Arrow..
Very nice indeed...
Should at least double the value of my beastie !  <Grin>
Many thanks for being the intermediary

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Apr  5 12:42:13 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:42:13 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 50th anniv badges
In-Reply-To: <47F76ED4.12387.FA7C54@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <47F76ED4.12387.FA7C54@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47F773A5.18465.10D4D39@dmg.bossig.com>

OOPS!!   Wy do they put the 9 so close to the 0???
Obviously it should read '50th'
Duh!

On 5 Apr 2008 at 12:21, Dave G. wrote:

>>  59th


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Apr  5 13:59:56 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:59:56 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodley
In-Reply-To: <001401c89744$2c13bb00$6401a8c0@Music>
Message-ID: <C41D365C.16D98%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

If you knew about it, why didn't you tell us?

> Yup, sure is! If you go look for my club there, BBCC, the Bakersfield
> British Car Club. We are going as a group should be a good time.
> Jon

From Jpaschke at bak.rr.com  Sat Apr  5 14:06:47 2008
From: Jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 14:06:47 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodley
References: <C41D365C.16D98%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <000e01c89760$f61205d0$6401a8c0@Music>

You must have been out gallivanting all around the country partying and too 
busy to pay attention..lol
See you there,
Jon

> If you knew about it, why didn't you tell us?
>
>> Yup, sure is! If you go look for my club there, BBCC, the Bakersfield
>> British Car Club. We are going as a group should be a good time.
>> Jon

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Sat Apr  5 14:33:23 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 16:33:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like
 Speedwell
References: <205cef430804050616j1730d479r55c46a5437fa63c6@mail.gmail.com><000601c89721$3f792cc0$be6b8640$@com><205cef430804050633y7bb38f3bt282a6a1453691bdf@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910804050702y8a28d10w7cd5e3cc388a8e6c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006e01c89764$ace03e00$6401a8c0@personal>

Isn't it intresting how they all look about the same.


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Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like 
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> Here are some Miata body kit images:
>
> http://www.moesrealm.com/miata/bodykits.html
>
> The Black/Lime Green one looks sorts Spridgetish.
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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sat Apr  5 15:30:28 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:30:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brad's Wild - Every one knows now
Message-ID: <81649.33347.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Dang Brad - The words out - What have you been doing?
   
  Now .....there selling items..........Item number: 230239245503
   
  http://tinyurl.com/4hxnvl

  You got to have this one Buddy
   
  Vigil

       
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 16:00:24 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 17:00:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brad's Wild - Every one knows now
In-Reply-To: <81649.33347.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <81649.33347.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804051600nf3c7e0dofa9bf0d0bacd82fd@mail.gmail.com>

I appreciat the thought, but I'm not much of a gambler. BUT, I did come in
from putting up some mood lighting in the mobile tequila bar. Martha and I
are headed to Dallas to see some friends play a show tonight, and I wanted
to perk up the old, boring tequila bar a bit.
If I get the Sprite running tomorrow, I will begin driving it to work, to
break in the engine. And to make a new tequila bar, to fit into the boot
area on it.
Anyone know where I can get some small leather belts?? I want to see if I
can find some, and strap the bottles down on the rack, like buckling down
the bonnet of a 100M.

Brad

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 4:30 PM, <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Dang Brad - The words out - What have you been doing?
>
>  Now .....there selling items..........Item number: 230239245503
>
>  http://tinyurl.com/4hxnvl
>
>  You got to have this one Buddy
>
>  Vigil
>
>
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From shop at justbrits.com  Sat Apr  5 17:09:48 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 18:09:48 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Brad's Wild - Every one knows now
References: <81649.33347.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <00d401c8977a$8724f690$6501a8c0@shop>

<<Dang Brad - The words out - What have you been doing?>>

Brad would LOAD it with SLUGS and KEEP the real coinage, Vigil!!!!

Anon

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Apr  5 16:44:02 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:44:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like
 Speedwell
In-Reply-To: <006e01c89764$ace03e00$6401a8c0@personal>
References: <205cef430804050616j1730d479r55c46a5437fa63c6@mail.gmail.com><000601c89721$3f792cc0$be6b8640$@com><205cef430804050633y7bb38f3bt282a6a1453691bdf@mail.gmail.com>
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	<006e01c89764$ace03e00$6401a8c0@personal>
Message-ID: <47F80EC2.7000701@comcast.net>

Jack Laird wrote:
> Isn't it intresting how they all look about the same.
>
>   
Yeah, they all look like Hondas now.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Apr  5 16:51:49 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:51:49 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brad's Wild - Every one knows  now
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804051600nf3c7e0dofa9bf0d0bacd82fd@mail.gmail.com>
References: <81649.33347.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<e98d88090804051600nf3c7e0dofa9bf0d0bacd82fd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47F81095.1010100@comcast.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:
> Anyone know where I can get some small leather belts?? 

2 for $10 on the streets of New York and they are *IMPORTED*!
>>
>>
>>     
>
>
>   


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Sat Apr  5 18:21:24 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 19:21:24 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brad's Wild - Every one knows   now
References: <81649.33347.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com><e98d88090804051600nf3c7e0dofa9bf0d0bacd82fd@mail.gmail.com>
	<47F81095.1010100@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <005301c89784$87ed9230$6501a8c0@shop>

<<2 for $10 on the streets of New York and they are *IMPORTED*!>>

Are they METRIC sized, Frank???





<G>

From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Apr  5 17:22:37 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 18:22:37 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like
 Speedwell
In-Reply-To: <006e01c89764$ace03e00$6401a8c0@personal>
References: <205cef430804050616j1730d479r55c46a5437fa63c6@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601c89721$3f792cc0$be6b8640$@com>
	<205cef430804050633y7bb38f3bt282a6a1453691bdf@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910804050702y8a28d10w7cd5e3cc388a8e6c@mail.gmail.com>
	<006e01c89764$ace03e00$6401a8c0@personal>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804051722u286f7b66p152d942cc66079f@mail.gmail.com>

Uhh, many look similar to me.  There are some that look like Ferraris,
some that resemble Porsches, one that tries to look like an Alfa
(Why?) and many others.
Some look tasteful and very nice to me.  Some look like rejects from
"The Fast and the Furious".
But, no they don't all look the same.

From gmuttart at eastlink.ca  Sat Apr  5 17:40:18 2008
From: gmuttart at eastlink.ca (Geoff Muttart)
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:40:18 -0300
Subject: [Spridgets] Concours question - Paint colour on bottom side of
 floor pans, boot, etc.
Message-ID: <001801c8977e$c9b20620$6700a8c0@FAMILY>

Is the paint black or body colour on the bottom side of the floor pans,
boot, etc.?  I can't find a clear direction in the Concours Guidelines and
I've recently viewed an allegedly unrestored unmolested (except for brake
repairs and replacement gas cap and distributor cap) original car (complete
with original rubber mats) that has black paint on the underside of the car.


 

Thanks

Geoff Muttart

Nova Scotia, Canada

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Apr  5 17:51:44 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:51:44 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Brad's Wild - Every one knows  now
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804051600nf3c7e0dofa9bf0d0bacd82fd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C41D6CB0.16DA9%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> where I can get some small leather belts??
Got to Tandy leather or some other crafts place that has hides they cut to
size. Buy some leather dye and some shoe polish.
This is also the way to get a guitar strap that lasts forty years.
BZ

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sat Apr  5 18:46:05 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 18:46:05 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Brad's Wild - Every one knows now
In-Reply-To: <00d401c8977a$8724f690$6501a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <667577.47189.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Brad,
   
  Whats a Tequila bar with out entertainment? Al though there are some people that are very entertaining after a few. So you may have that covered.....LOL
   
  Vigil

shop at justbrits.com wrote:
  <>

Brad would LOAD it with SLUGS and KEEP the real coinage, Vigil!!!!

Anon

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From bkitterer at mac.com  Sat Apr  5 20:57:48 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 20:57:48 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Concours question - Paint colour on bottom side of
 floor pans, boot, etc.
In-Reply-To: <001801c8977e$c9b20620$6700a8c0@FAMILY>
References: <001801c8977e$c9b20620$6700a8c0@FAMILY>
Message-ID: <39D15C19-7922-4C44-961C-056AA266D8A6@mac.com>

Jeff,

For bugeyes the only body parts that are not body color is the  
radiator mount and frame ends forward of the radiator mount.  These  
were painted  black.  I have heard that on some cars the frame ends  
were also body color but  I do not have a reference however.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 5, 2008, at 5:40 PM, Geoff Muttart wrote:

> Is the paint black or body colour on the bottom side of the floor  
> pans,
> boot, etc.?  I can't find a clear direction in the Concours  
> Guidelines and
> I've recently viewed an allegedly unrestored unmolested (except for  
> brake
> repairs and replacement gas cap and distributor cap) original car  
> (complete
> with original rubber mats) that has black paint on the underside of  
> the car.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Sat Apr  5 21:00:08 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 21:00:08 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Concours question - Paint colour on bottom side of
 floor pans, boot, etc.
In-Reply-To: <001801c8977e$c9b20620$6700a8c0@FAMILY>
References: <001801c8977e$c9b20620$6700a8c0@FAMILY>
Message-ID: <BD4300A8-A5CC-4977-967A-EA362CFEC816@mac.com>

Jeff,

For bugeyes the only body parts that are not body color is the  
radiator mount and frame ends forward of the radiator mount.  These  
were painted  black.  I have heard that on some cars the frame ends  
were also body color but  I do not have a reference however.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 5, 2008, at 5:40 PM, Geoff Muttart wrote:
> Is the paint black or body colour on the bottom side of the floor  
> pans,
> boot, etc.?  I can't find a clear direction in the Concours  
> Guidelines and
> I've recently viewed an allegedly unrestored unmolested (except for  
> brake
> repairs and replacement gas cap and distributor cap) original car  
> (complete
> with original rubber mats) that has black paint on the underside of  
> the car.

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Apr  5 21:06:10 2008
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 21:06:10 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Concours question - Paint colour on bottom side
 offloor pans, boot, etc.
Message-ID: <380-220084064610390@earthlink.net>

Well, here we go again.   Just like gas caps, boot arrows, radiator
stanchions, etc.,  it all depends on who you talk to, and especially if
they were an ORIGINAL owner, or someone relating a handed down story.

When back in the Mesozoic Era I drove my brand-spanking new Sprite out the
door of Bluff City Buick and Imports in Memphis, the bottom of the floor
pan was  painted in what I would today call a "satin" black.  It had NO
undercoating underneath the car.  The interior of the wheel wells had an
oil-based, gooey undercoat, then over-painted the exterior color of the
car, in my case, white.   (The interior of the floor pans and the hump 
also had the gooey black undercoating topped by white paint.)   The
interior of the boot was the brown primer throughout.

Having messed with it for so long, I cannot imagine why anyone would want
to muck around with that gooey black undercoat!   Even for concours!

Buster Evans
Anaheim, California   


> [Original Message]
> From: Geoff Muttart <gmuttart at eastlink.ca>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: 4/5/2008 5:51:37 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Concours question - Paint colour on bottom side
offloor pans, boot, etc.
>
> Is the paint black or body colour on the bottom side of the floor pans,
> boot, etc.?  I can't find a clear direction in the Concours Guidelines and
> I've recently viewed an allegedly unrestored unmolested (except for brake
> repairs and replacement gas cap and distributor cap) original car
(complete
> with original rubber mats) that has black paint on the underside of the
car.
>
>
>  
>
> Thanks
>
> Geoff Muttart
>
> Nova Scotia, Canada
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From b-evans at earthlink.net  Sat Apr  5 21:33:35 2008
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 21:33:35 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations, folks!!!  You took 3rd!!
Message-ID: <380-2200840643335468@earthlink.net>

I have had an e-mail from Practical Classics, and the BusterCluster won third place in the "Readers Restoration" contest the magazine ran for 2007.    As I have said so often, none of the credit for the BusterCluster goes to me.   It all goes to the 23 great guys who came out to make it an incredible "mystical, magical" three days!

There is, of course, a cash prize of #500, or $996.4744 at today's exchange rate.   When the prize arrives, I will reserve 25% to pay for taxes and tithing to my church.   The other 75% is being donated to the 50th Anniversary celebration at Lake of the Ozarks, for the prize was rightly earned by the entire Sprite-Midget community.

Now, I have told Jim on the phone that all I have to do is figure out how to get the money into my bank account with the least exchange charges.

I have said it before, and I will say it again, thank you everyone for all you have done.

Buster and Pam Evans

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sat Apr  5 22:24:43 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 22:24:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Congratulations,
	folks!!!  You took 3rd!!
In-Reply-To: <380-2200840643335468@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <854605.76443.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Buster,
   
  I think it is great your putting some of the money back into the car. Being one of the 23 people at the Buster Cluster. I for one would rather see the donation go to the Help Paul A Fund. Some one who was one of the 23 members at the Buster Cluster. To me it just seems right now that he needs help. 
   
  Vigil
   
  

Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
  I have had an e-mail from Practical Classics, and the BusterCluster won third place in the "Readers Restoration" contest the magazine ran for 2007. As I have said so often, none of the credit for the BusterCluster goes to me. It all goes to the 23 great guys who came out to make it an incredible "mystical, magical" three days!

There is, of course, a cash prize of #500, or $996.4744 at today's exchange rate. When the prize arrives, I will reserve 25% to pay for taxes and tithing to my church. The other 75% is being donated to the 50th Anniversary celebration at Lake of the Ozarks, for the prize was rightly earned by the entire Sprite-Midget community.

Now, I have told Jim on the phone that all I have to do is figure out how to get the money into my bank account with the least exchange charges.

I have said it before, and I will say it again, thank you everyone for all you have done.

Buster and Pam Evans

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Apr  6 01:12:38 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 02:12:38 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Brad's Wild - Every one knows now
In-Reply-To: <667577.47189.qm@web38913.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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That is why the card reads at the bottom "uncover charges may apply"
I have a few photos of some drunks.....

LOL

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 7:46 PM, <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Brad,
>
>  Whats a Tequila bar with out entertainment? Al though there are some
> people that are very entertaining after a few. So you may have that
> covered.....LOL
>
>  Vigil
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From conan at intrex.net  Sun Apr  6 06:51:36 2008
From: conan at intrex.net (conan)
Date: Sun,  6 Apr 2008 08:51:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Brad's Wild
Message-ID: <200804060851.AA1715535998@intrex.net>

>>Anyone know where I can get some small leather belts?? 

  Pet store! :-)

  Ed in NC

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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Apr  6 12:37:48 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 14:37:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Brad's Wild
In-Reply-To: <200804060851.AA1715535998@intrex.net>
References: <200804060851.AA1715535998@intrex.net>
Message-ID: <BBC41698-A094-4F5F-8112-CD6FA5870019@phillymgclub.com>

Naw, For Brad?? Adult Novelty Store, surprised he didn't think of that

Ed

On Apr 6, 2008, at 8:51 AM, conan wrote:

>>> Anyone know where I can get some small leather belts??
>
>  Pet store! :-)
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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Sun Apr  6 13:00:18 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:00:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing Aluminum Channel from Top of '68+ Spridget Door
Message-ID: <241070.78804.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'm trying to replace the vinyl on top of the DS door on Bugsy my '68 Sprite. Found the 2 5/16" nuts that loosen the channel but am hesitant to remove them all the way as children's hands or Mowogs are likely needed to get back in there. Channel is loose and can slide back and forth. IS it easier simply to slide vinyl under the edge and then retighten or does that piece easily come off and go back on?

Jim Gruber
Bugsy '68 Bugeye Sprite
Cincinnati, OH
       
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Apr  6 13:18:54 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:18:54 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing Aluminum Channel from Top of '68+ Spridget
 Door
In-Reply-To: <241070.78804.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <241070.78804.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47F9221E.3040008@comcast.net>

James Gruber wrote:
> I'm trying to replace the vinyl on top of the DS door on Bugsy my '68 Sprite. Found the 2 5/16" nuts that loosen the channel but am hesitant to remove them all the way as children's hands or Mowogs are likely needed to get back in there. Channel is loose and can slide back and forth. IS it easier simply to slide vinyl under the edge and then retighten or does that piece easily come off and go back on?
>
>   
Jim
This is a tough call. There should be 5 nuts behind the door cap.
All 5/16" wrench on "T" nuts that do slide inside the channel.
I removed the whole thing from the door, recovered it, and spent a night 
getting the nuts back on, 1 is impossible, the others are not too bad 
thru the cutouts in the door.
Get yourself one of those ratcheting box wrenches, they work great on 
the nuts.


-- 
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Toms River, NJ

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Sun Apr  6 15:02:07 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:02:07 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Removing Aluminum Channel from Top of '68+ Spridget
 Door
In-Reply-To: <47F9221E.3040008@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000201c89829$79fdb3d0$0d01a8c0@MAIN>

James,
If you have loosened those  near-to-impossible-to-reach little nuts enough
so that the rail will slide, then you have nearly done it!  The rail should
slide right along until it comes off the nut heads and you can take it off
the door.  Then, when you have refurbished the vinyl you can slide it back
into position and re-tighten.  Much better than removing the little nuts
completely.

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net]On Behalf
Of Frank Clarici
Sent: 06 April 2008 20:19
To: James Gruber
Cc: Spridgets Digest
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Removing Aluminum Channel from Top of '68+ Spridget
Door

James Gruber wrote:
> I'm trying to replace the vinyl on top of the DS door on Bugsy my '68
Sprite. Found the 2 5/16" nuts that loosen the channel but am hesitant to
remove them all the way as children's hands or Mowogs are likely needed to
get back in there. Channel is loose and can slide back and forth. IS it
easier simply to slide vinyl under the edge and then retighten or does that
piece easily come off and go back on?
>
>
Jim
This is a tough call. There should be 5 nuts behind the door cap.
All 5/16" wrench on "T" nuts that do slide inside the channel.
I removed the whole thing from the door, recovered it, and spent a night
getting the nuts back on, 1 is impossible, the others are not too bad
thru the cutouts in the door.
Get yourself one of those ratcheting box wrenches, they work great on
the nuts.


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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Apr  6 16:44:34 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 17:44:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Something wrong in Illinois
Message-ID: <e98d88090804061544u19c65ff8q80f8bbdae30ed52c@mail.gmail.com>

I tried calling Ron Soave, on his cell, and at his home. I get a message
that they cannot complete the call. Is there problems up that way??

Brad

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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr  6 19:22:24 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:22:24 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] EFI bugeye HP numbers
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV49665EBF12D42B4942DC7C8F30@phx.gbl>

110HP at the wheels.....rather excellent. Can you figure out what torque you're pully, Glen?

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Apr  6 19:41:15 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:41:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodley Park?
Message-ID: <C41EC9CB.16DE6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Did anybody go to the L.A. show today?

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Apr  6 21:06:50 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 20:06:50 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodley Park?
In-Reply-To: <C41EC9CB.16DE6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <809812.14204.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> Did anybody go to the L.A. show today?

No. We were here not getting Brad's phone calls.

Ron


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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Sun Apr  6 21:59:30 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 20:59:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodley Park?
In-Reply-To: <C41EC9CB.16DE6%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <432592.64523.qm@web38915.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

yep = i went
   
  There was about half the cars as usual from what i was told.
   
  vigil

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr  7 05:40:47 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 06:40:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Woodley Park?
References: <809812.14204.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <06d201c898a4$39abfb90$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 10:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Woodley Park?


--- Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> Did anybody go to the L.A. show today?

No. We were here not getting Brad's phone calls.

Ron


___________________________________________

That caller ID thing works pretty good, huh?

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Apr  7 12:09:11 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:09:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Generator Rivets
Message-ID: <1a4ca46c5a47eea2b50a.20080407110911.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Anyone know where to get the three rivets that hold the bearing cover to
the front plate of the Bugeye generator?  Or, what size they are?
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From bkitterer at mac.com  Mon Apr  7 12:46:10 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:46:10 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Tire Pressures
Message-ID: <79BDD8AE-D47E-4A74-B586-D9390511B941@mac.com>

Hi Folks,

As everyone knows our cars came with bias ply tires and many of us  
are running radials for which as best as I know there is no good  
reference for tire pressures.

So I thought about compiling tire information from the list and then  
posting it for everyones information.  Ed has also offered to put it  
on his site.

So, if you would like to contribute please send me the following  
information directly, that is off list.

Tire pressure survey:

Tire Mfg & model:

Tire pressure F/R:

Vehicle AN number:

Type of use: (street, autocross, racing)


Thanks


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Apr  7 12:50:17 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:50:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tire Pressures
In-Reply-To: <79BDD8AE-D47E-4A74-B586-D9390511B941@mac.com>
References: <79BDD8AE-D47E-4A74-B586-D9390511B941@mac.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080407134857.0311a960@nosimport.com>

Either Buster or Biff had the NOS air in their NOS tires, ask them to 
weigh it, that'll give a baseline.

         Ed
==
At 01:46 PM 4/7/2008, Kitterer Bob wrote:

>Hi Folks,
>
>As everyone knows our cars came with bias ply tires and many of us
>are running radials for which as best as I know there is no good
>reference for tire pressures.
>
>So I thought about compiling tire information from the list and then
>posting it for everyones information.  Ed has also offered to put it
>on his site.
>
>So, if you would like to contribute please send me the following
>information directly, that is off list.
>
>Tire pressure survey:
>
>Tire Mfg & model:
>
>Tire pressure F/R:
>
>Vehicle AN number:
>
>Type of use: (street, autocross, racing)
>
>
>Thanks
>
>
>Bob Kitterer
>
>1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
>1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
>2000 Miata Special Edition

From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net  Mon Apr  7 14:16:15 2008
From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net)
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:16:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] SF Bay Area Britmeet Moves to new venue for 2008
Message-ID: <33284294.1207599375505.JavaMail.root@elwamui-darkeyed.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

THE BRITISH CAR MEET b" 2008
Sierra Point Marina b" Brisbane, CA
Saturday & Sunday b" September 6th & 7th

Join us for one of the most historic British automotive events in California
at our new dockside venue at the Sierra Point Marina. This is essentially the
popular Palo Alto meet in ia new location. Over 400 quirky, classic &
thoroughly lovable British cars are once again expected to grace the lawn and
adjacent parking area in Brisbane, California. We are also expecting another
great display of automotive oddities provided by the Arcane Auto Society.
Spectators attend & park for free.

b"  SUNDAY SHOW - SEPTEMBER 7th
Join your British car friends for a smashing day at the Marina. Don't have a
show car?  Don't worry! Daily drivers, vintage racers, street rods and
works-in-progress are as welcome as Concours quality show cars.  British food,
jazz, & more fun than you'll be able to tolerate!  Awards in many classes.
There will be no preregistration - all entrants will receive a commemorative
gift. Cars will be placed at 9:00AM and the fun goes on all day. The
registration fee is still $25 per car at the gate.

b"  SATURDAY TOUR - SEPTEMBER 6th

The British Car Meet TOUR TO THE SEA starts at the Sierra Point Marina
boathouse (the same place as the Sunday Car Show) and winds through the hills
to the sea. Itbs no-cost option for people who like to drive their cars as
well as show them.  We will be sending cars off between 9:00AM and 10:30AM.  A
map will be provided. The tour ends at Cameron's Pub in Half Moon Bay where we
will be kicking tyres and telling tall tales in the car park well into the
afternoon.

b"  DIRECTIONS:

The Brisbane Marina is lacated just east of the Bayshore Freeway (101) between
San Francisco and the SF Airport/Highway 380. Just  take the Sierra Point Exit
and follow the signs to the Marina. Trailer parking will be available on-site.

Call for information:  310-392-6605
e-mail: Sierra Point Marina Britmeet <rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net>

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Apr  7 15:17:49 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:17:49 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <899328.85271.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292176A@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<899328.85271.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292177D@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

A long time ago, a guy rolled a hardtop Midget at Gingerman.  It was a
car a lot like mine.  Dave Craddock fixed the fiberglass hardtop.  Heard
it doesn't leak.
BHT



-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 5:56 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets

Yeah. Rod's a great guy. I've used his fiberglass guy
(Dave Craddock) for aerospace glass parts - that's how
much I trust him. Tell him what your expectations are
and he'll tell you whether his stuff will be
appropriate.

--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

> Rod Hahneman (Spridgetech)is an acquaintance whose
> shop is not far from
> my house. He's basically an engineering and design
> guy from Chrysler and
> partners with a fiberglas and injection-molding
> buddy to make up the
> body panels he sells. He is pretty quality conscious
> and I would be
> surprised if his stuff wasn't up to par.
> -JohnD



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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr  7 15:45:26 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:45:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA940292177D@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <664360.68445.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

That's a lot of detail for a rollover you "heard"
about. I'm just sayin'....

--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:

> A long time ago, a guy rolled a hardtop Midget at
> Gingerman.  It was a
> car a lot like mine.  Dave Craddock fixed the
> fiberglass hardtop.  Heard
> it doesn't leak.


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From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Mon Apr  7 18:00:19 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:00:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.7 rear end
Message-ID: <520708.8778.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

How bad do you want a 3.7 rear end?       This one beats the price of gas - Anywhere
   
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220220647695
   
   
  Vigil
  SoCal

       
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Apr  8 04:43:54 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 06:43:54 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] additives in fuel effecting gas tank repairs
Message-ID: <205cef430804080343o3a791271q2ee284b24e4def4a@mail.gmail.com>

Regarding my previous post on using POR15 Fuel Tank Repair Kit
http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=FTRK&dept=11

I don't know if you can get on this VW forums and read this very interesting
article but this guy posts a frightening sight of layers of film that came
out of his tank after using it. I like Frank's use of a pile of nuts and
boiling the tank on the barbeque although I don't know how healthy that is
so I may just go with sending the tank out. Then I read further about the
whole subject of fuel additives and If you look down at the later posts they
say the new ethanol gas additive is effecting fiberglass and treated gas
tanks now. Any info on that?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249378&highlight=gas+tank

Lin

62 California Sprite (Pinky)
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Apr  8 04:57:49 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 05:57:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Many Thanks for the Rondels
Message-ID: <e98d88090804080357j561e3936tbc6f886385421f54@mail.gmail.com>

David, thank you for helping us get Colin's great 50th Anniversary Rondels
and Arrows.
I already have one of ours mounted, and it looks GREAT!!

Thanks again,
Brad

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www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Apr  8 05:55:29 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 07:55:29 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Banshee kit Mazda Miata speedtv.com looks like
 Speedwell
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804050702y8a28d10w7cd5e3cc388a8e6c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804050616j1730d479r55c46a5437fa63c6@mail.gmail.com>
	<000601c89721$3f792cc0$be6b8640$@com>
	<205cef430804050633y7bb38f3bt282a6a1453691bdf@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910804050702y8a28d10w7cd5e3cc388a8e6c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804080455u4c72185dh3fbc50abd2b34b00@mail.gmail.com>

Derf,
Yea everybody wants to copy us : )
I love the graphics on the yellow one with the checkered look.
Lin

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 10:02 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Here are some Miata body kit images:
>
> http://www.moesrealm.com/miata/bodykits.html
>
> The Black/Lime Green one looks sorts Spridgetish.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Apr  8 06:25:29 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 08:25:29 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Can't color match Sprites?
Message-ID: <205cef430804080525r4d3843f6uaf53f3b3df15181@mail.gmail.com>

List,

I found this post on the britishcarforum.com regarding the inability to
color match our Sprites any thoughts? I was going to have someone perhaps
Macco use their color gun to get a close mix what do you guys think?

Linda

62 California Sprite (Pinky)

www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner


<http://www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner>

http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/441700/Searchpage/1/Main/44346/Words/pink+sprite/Search/true/Re_Paint_codes_and_colour#Post441700

If you are trying to match an original sprite paint with a pre set color
code...forget it. I spoke with Donald Healey about this very subject once
many years ago. He of course said you can't match using the original
formulas. "The painter on the line would paint a car red and then if the
next car came along was tagged for blue, just poured blue in with the bit of
red stirred it and painted the car". So you see all you guys out there
trying to match your original paint using an formula will likely not find
any kind of match outside of pure luck and if you match an existing color on
the car it will be faded and won't look anything like it looked when new. I
can go to any British car event and hear the guys claiming to have their
paint matched to an original factory paint chip or panel from a car and have
a bit of a giggle.

Cheers
Jolly
I am back

From derf247 at gmail.com  Tue Apr  8 09:01:24 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:01:24 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 3.7 rear end
In-Reply-To: <520708.8778.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <520708.8778.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804080801r10d310b0xec2dcae5d91f46a0@mail.gmail.com>

Last year I sold and shipped one to a guy in Scotland.  He got a deal
on the thing, way less than $200 for the unit but shipping was more
than the cost of the diff.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr  8 14:09:36 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:09:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Autoweek L&S=MF
Message-ID: <08e401c899b4$78b37910$6401a8c0@Larry>

<http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080408/FREE/104356993/1
528/newsletter01>

From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Apr  8 15:08:14 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:08:14 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] The Sprite Lives
Message-ID: <2BECC58E-D8D2-4822-B60E-EE96EF835544@mac.com>

After 14 months in storage, some new tires and a few other checks I  
went for a drive in the Sprite today.  All in all it did very well  
but it is not up to and extended trip.  First thing is to burn off  
all the old gas which will take a little while with my current do  
list.  Need to change all the fluids and do a major tuning, it  
started missing and to overheat near the top of a big upgrade at  
about 75 mph.  One of the float bowl needles is not closing so gas is  
coming out of the float bowl overflow.

Oh, before going into storage at speeds above about 45 mph the car  
would seriously squirm when going over irregularities in the road.   
After checking everything I could think of I had concluded that the  
belts were separating inside the tires.  Todays drive has confirmed  
that conclusion.  So my comment is regardless of how good a tire  
looks if it is more than 6-7 years old you are at serious risk of it  
coming apart.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Apr  8 15:38:06 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:38:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] So *that's* where I went wrong..
Message-ID: <8C2BBA7D-7E99-4032-BD99-5BED6F61ED02@comcast.net>

Is this the goal for our 50th goodies from Colin??


check out ebay item 260228283163

Lester

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Apr  8 15:40:50 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:40:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] So *that's* where I went wrong..
In-Reply-To: <8C2BBA7D-7E99-4032-BD99-5BED6F61ED02@comcast.net>
References: <8C2BBA7D-7E99-4032-BD99-5BED6F61ED02@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804081440r1dfc3cf3qf5f3eb3b8101fbe1@mail.gmail.com>

David, did someone stiff you on their order?
That isn't cool, not after what you went through to help us all out.

Brad

On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 4:38 PM, Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:

> Is this the goal for our 50th goodies from Colin??
>
>
> check out ebay item 260228283163
>
> Lester
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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Apr  8 15:46:45 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:46:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Installing engines
Message-ID: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>

All right.  What is the magic word for getting an engine into a Spridget when the engine mounts, etc. are clearly wider than the available space?  We have grunted the requisite number of grunts.  We have use more than enough profanity for several engine swaps, some of it ordinary, some relatively creative.  And still, it does not shrink.  The manual says (too late, as manuals usually do) to offer the engine to the transmission with the motor mounts in place.  Is that the magic?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Apr  8 15:57:18 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:57:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Installing engines
In-Reply-To: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
References: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
Message-ID: <59E3DE54-EC31-42BF-B087-D2D5799ED5CE@comcast.net>

Human blood sacrifice.  Usually from knuckles.. usually yours. You  
haven't grunted enough if it's not in.

it's all that worked for me..

Lester


On Apr 8, 2008, at 4:46 PM, Michael Rowe wrote:

> All right.  What is the magic word for getting an engine into a  
> Spridget when the engine mounts, etc. are clearly wider than the  
> available space?  We have grunted the requisite number of grunts.   
> We have use more than enough profanity for several engine swaps,  
> some of it ordinary, some relatively creative.  And still, it does  
> not shrink.  The manual says (too late, as manuals usually do) to  
> offer the engine to the transmission with the motor mounts in  
> place.  Is that the magic?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
> ___________________

From daredelvis at gmail.com  Tue Apr  8 15:57:58 2008
From: daredelvis at gmail.com (brian james)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:57:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Installing engines
In-Reply-To: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
References: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
Message-ID: <531383560804081457k112bd29ei48ac6c56e3f1c2e0@mail.gmail.com>

Mounts and brackets attached to engine, then brackets attached to frame.

Brian

On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 4:46 PM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> All right.  What is the magic word for getting an engine into a Spridget
> when the engine mounts, etc. are clearly wider than the available space?  We
> have grunted the requisite number of grunts.  We have use more than enough
> profanity for several engine swaps, some of it ordinary, some relatively
> creative.  And still, it does not shrink.  The manual says (too late, as
> manuals usually do) to offer the engine to the transmission with the motor
> mounts in place.  Is that the magic?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Apr  8 16:02:30 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:02:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] So *that's* where I went wrong..
References: <8C2BBA7D-7E99-4032-BD99-5BED6F61ED02@comcast.net>
	<e98d88090804081440r1dfc3cf3qf5f3eb3b8101fbe1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007201c899c4$3deb7520$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> David, did someone stiff you on their order?
> That isn't cool, not after what you went through to help us all out.

Only had one order from Massachussets, and that one was 80 miles away from 
this guy... Hmm, do you suppose it is significant that this guy is from near 
Assawompset Pond?
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973 

From Jpaschke at bak.rr.com  Tue Apr  8 16:03:20 2008
From: Jpaschke at bak.rr.com (Jon Paschke)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:03:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets]  Installing engines
References: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
	<531383560804081457k112bd29ei48ac6c56e3f1c2e0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002401c899c4$5bbde330$6401a8c0@Music>

Try putting one bracket on the motor and the other side on the car. You will 
have plenty of room then.

Jon

Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Installing engines


> Mounts and brackets attached to engine, then brackets attached to frame.
>
> Brian

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Apr  8 16:04:54 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:04:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Installing engines
In-Reply-To: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
References: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080408170028.03939ac8@nosimport.com>

Well, 3 things I've done that were wrong are:
Transmission mount on backwards. Engine and trans fit except for 
about 2 inches. It's a trapezoid, wide face front.
Engine mount brackets are handed. The half-moon cutout is for the 
steering column and must face forward.
Not enough beer.

         Peter C.
=========================
At 04:46 PM 4/8/2008, Michael Rowe wrote:

>All right.  What is the magic word for getting an engine into a 
>Spridget when the engine mounts, etc. are clearly wider than the 
>available space?  We have grunted the requisite number of 
>grunts.  We have use more than enough profanity for several engine 
>swaps, some of it ordinary, some relatively creative.  And still, it 
>does not shrink.  The manual says (too late, as manuals usually do) 
>to offer the engine to the transmission with the motor mounts in 
>place.  Is that the magic?
>
>Michael Rowe
>Long Island, NY

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Apr  8 16:05:05 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:05:05 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Installing engines
References: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
Message-ID: <000801c899c4$9a2dc630$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

Lower the engine into the bay, mate up the pilot shaft and the engine, lower 
it halfway towards the final position, THEN fit on the mounts.  Easy that 
way.

Glen


> All right.  What is the magic word for getting an engine into a Spridget 
> when the engine mounts, etc. are clearly wider than the available space? 
> We have grunted the requisite number of grunts.  We have use more than 
> enough profanity for several engine swaps, some of it ordinary, some 
> relatively creative.  And still, it does not shrink.  The manual says (too 
> late, as manuals usually do) to offer the engine to the transmission with 
> the motor mounts in place.  Is that the magic?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Tue Apr  8 16:08:02 2008
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:08:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Installing engines
In-Reply-To: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
References: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080408180656.048533e8@littlebitcountry.com>

and make sure you don't have the mounts left and right reversed. 
Don't ask how I know that !!!

Dave

At 05:46 PM 4/8/2008, you wrote:
>All right.  What is the magic word for getting an engine into a 
>Spridget when the engine mounts, etc. are clearly wider than the 
>available space?  We have grunted the requisite number of 
>grunts.  We have use more than enough profanity for several engine 
>swaps, some of it ordinary, some relatively creative.  And still, it 
>does not shrink.  The manual says (too late, as manuals usually do) 
>to offer the engine to the transmission with the motor mounts in 
>place.  Is that the magic?
>
>Michael Rowe
>Long Island, NY

From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Apr  8 16:55:18 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:55:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Installing engines
In-Reply-To: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
References: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
Message-ID: <48364045-B558-4262-9280-CB4AF41C91DD@mac.com>

Leave the engine mounts loose on the engine so you have some wiggle  
room around the steering column.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 8, 2008, at 2:46 PM, Michael Rowe wrote:

> All right.  What is the magic word for getting an engine into a  
> Spridget when the engine mounts, etc. are clearly wider than the  
> available space?  We have grunted the requisite number of grunts.   
> We have use more than enough profanity for several engine swaps,  
> some of it ordinary, some relatively creative.  And still, it does  
> not shrink.  The manual says (too late, as manuals usually do) to  
> offer the engine to the transmission with the motor mounts in  
> place.  Is that the magic?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Apr  8 17:12:49 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:12:49 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] So *that's* where I went wrong..
References: <8C2BBA7D-7E99-4032-BD99-5BED6F61ED02@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000a01c899ce$1564f630$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

At first blush, this strikes me as sort of un-cool.  Not like reselling a 
part begged from the list, but still.........
Is it just me?

Glen



> Is this the goal for our 50th goodies from Colin??
>
>
> check out ebay item 260228283163

From lbc at littlebitcountry.com  Tue Apr  8 17:28:00 2008
From: lbc at littlebitcountry.com (Dave Yealy)
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:28:00 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] So *that's* where I went wrong..
In-Reply-To: <000a01c899ce$1564f630$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <8C2BBA7D-7E99-4032-BD99-5BED6F61ED02@comcast.net>
	<000a01c899ce$1564f630$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080408192704.04822cd8@littlebitcountry.com>

Very uncool and very expensive.

Dave

At 07:12 PM 4/8/2008, you wrote:
>At first blush, this strikes me as sort of un-cool.  Not like reselling a
>part begged from the list, but still.........
>Is it just me?
>
>Glen
>
>
>
> > Is this the goal for our 50th goodies from Colin??
> >
> >
> > check out ebay item 260228283163
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Apr  8 17:39:08 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 18:39:08 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] So *that's* where I went wrong..
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080408192704.04822cd8@littlebitcountry.com>
References: <8C2BBA7D-7E99-4032-BD99-5BED6F61ED02@comcast.net>
	<000a01c899ce$1564f630$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080408192704.04822cd8@littlebitcountry.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804081639o49428239h12b3db827d1e1ad@mail.gmail.com>

Not really expensive for the parts, though you do get a gouge in the ass on
S&H. You'd think USPS would be significantly cheaper.

On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 6:28 PM, Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com> wrote:

> Very uncool and very expensive.
>
> Dave
>
> At 07:12 PM 4/8/2008, you wrote:
> >At first blush, this strikes me as sort of un-cool.  Not like reselling a
> >part begged from the list, but still.........
> >Is it just me?
> >
> >Glen
> >
> >
> >
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> > >
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Apr  8 17:46:10 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:46:10 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] So *that's* where I went wrong..
In-Reply-To: <000a01c899ce$1564f630$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <8C2BBA7D-7E99-4032-BD99-5BED6F61ED02@comcast.net>
	<000a01c899ce$1564f630$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <7AF8F5A5-AF1F-4DED-8302-4533E8BEA9E0@mac.com>

Don't think so.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 8, 2008, at 4:12 PM, Glen Byrns wrote:

> At first blush, this strikes me as sort of un-cool.  Not like  
> reselling a
> part begged from the list, but still.........
> Is it just me?
>
> Glen
>
>
>
>> Is this the goal for our 50th goodies from Colin??
>>
>>
>> check out ebay item 260228283163
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From adrianjones747 at earthlink.net  Tue Apr  8 18:05:23 2008
From: adrianjones747 at earthlink.net (Adrian Jones)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 20:05:23 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gearbox noise?
Message-ID: <10699084.1207699524002.JavaMail.root@elwamui-little.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hi folks,
This is in a 1500 Midget.  There is a continuous noise, getting louder by the day, that is hard to describe.  Sort of a cross between a whistle and a gargle.  Sitting in the car, it semms it is coming from the the gearbox.  Can't really hear it from under the hood.
The noise is there with the car moving or stationary. It doesn't go away pushing the clutch pedal in and out (car stationary) so it doesn't seem to me that it could come from the gearbox.  I checked the gearbox oil level anyway and its fine.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Cheers,  Adrian (smelling of EP 90)

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Apr  8 18:08:35 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:08:35 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gearbox noise?
In-Reply-To: <10699084.1207699524002.JavaMail.root@elwamui-little.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <10699084.1207699524002.JavaMail.root@elwamui-little.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <47FBA693.25297.1FC6B46@dmg.bossig.com>

Aaah,,,, EP90 (and hot Castrol R).
The Real Man's answer to Chanel No.9     ;-))

On 8 Apr 2008 at 20:05, Adrian Jones wrote:
>> Cheers,  Adrian (smelling of EP 90)

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Tue Apr  8 18:38:44 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:38:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Electricity to Horn
Message-ID: <6o4ucu$2pk9ko@email.mtu.edu>

I know that it can be a problem to get a horn to work correctly 
because of the need to have the steering column grounded properly. 
Today I did some investigating & here's what I think I found.

My steering column is newly painted as is the steering rack. The rack 
has several wraps of tape so the rack clamps don't directly touch the 
rack. Right now there is no electrical connection between the rack 
and the clamps. Oh, I should mention that I haven't fastened the rack 
ends to the steering arms yet. Therefore when I try the horn, nothing happens.

However, if I connect a jumper wire from anywhere on the frame to the 
pinch bolt that fixes the steering column to the steering rack, the 
horn will work. So what I need is a wire from the motor mount, rack 
clamp bolt or some other handy bolt TO the pinch bolt. BUT the pinch 
bolt goes roundy, roundy so that wiring arrangement would be tricky.

If your horn is working this means that the current path goes:
a) from the steering rack clamps to the steering rack. Then 
internally from the rack gear to the pinion gear and on to the 
steering column. You get this path because it just happens by 
"accident" (no new paint, no new tape, etc)

b) Or your ground path is from the frame through the steering 
mechanism - like from the shock to the king pin to the steering arm 
to the ball joint on the end of the rack, to the rack gear, to the 
pinion gear and on into the steering column.

Either path is through moving parts - rack and pinion or steering 
gear ( the shock to the king pin to the steering arm, etc) . That's 
20 or so amps that I would guess are sparking and arching their way 
through all those moving parts.

This has worked (?) for 50 years so I guess it's OK. It would be 
interesting search for evidence of arching on some of those moving parts.

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Apr  8 19:34:16 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:34:16 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] race car project needs home
Message-ID: <007801c899e1$d36593c0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Anyone in the St.Louis region interested in a tube frame Midget project?
This car made the Run-Offs two years in a row, for Terry Terriberry(sp),
I think in '98 & '99.  Currently, it needs cosmetics, hydraulics, and a
1275 (it has a strong 1098 sitting in it, now, but it needs a dry sump
system to work in the car).  The car has an SCCA Log Book (which we have
here in Pittsburgh).
Right now, it is sitting on a trailer with rotten tires (which is why it
didn't get brought back to Pittsburgh, in February), and it MUST be
moved from my racing partner's widow's house by April 30, or go to the
crusher.
At the very least, I'm looking for someone to offer safe haven for the
car, until a buyer can be found.  The price will be more than fair,
obviously.

Bud Osbourne

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Apr  8 19:52:06 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 18:52:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Can't color match Sprites?
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804080525r4d3843f6uaf53f3b3df15181@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <994031.97495.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Lin,
I don't know about Maaco in particular, but the local
paint shops have always done just fine matching colors
using the hooded camera thingy to take a pic of the
paint followed by a download to the paint computer.

Ron
 
--- Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:

> List,
> 
> I found this post on the britishcarforum.com
> regarding the inability to
> color match our Sprites any thoughts? I was going to
> have someone perhaps
> Macco use their color gun to get a close mix what do
> you guys think?
> 
> Linda
> 



      ____________________________________________________________________________________
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Apr  9 03:52:19 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 04:52:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [midgetsprite] anniversary badges
In-Reply-To: <085001c899ea$25f4b410$0200a8c0@Workstation1>
References: <085001c899ea$25f4b410$0200a8c0@Workstation1>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804090252w6d135fcbq2d6b5b618ca87325@mail.gmail.com>

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Colin Dodds <colin at spriteparts.com.au>
Date: Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 9:33 PM
Subject: [midgetsprite] anniversary badges
To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, bugeye at yahoogroups.com


G'day guys

There is an ad on eBay for a pair of Anniversary badges.

The seller claims:
The club that designed and marketed these in Australia approached me to act
as their distributor.
and:
These are a limited edition

Both statements are untrue.

I have just been in contact with the Australian Austin Healey Sprite
Drivers' Club who produced the badges, and they confirm that no-one in the
US has been appointed as an agent or distributor.  The badges aren't limited
edition, and will continue to be produced as long as there is a demand for
them.

Over 100 have been mailed to the US and orders are still coming in.  It's
interesting that the eBay price starts at $69.95 plus $12.75 postage, a
total of $82.70.  I can send you a pair of badges from Oz for just $74.00.

avagoodday
Colin
www.SpriteParts.com.au


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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Wed Apr  9 07:54:40 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:54:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: [midgetsprite] anniversary badges
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804090252w6d135fcbq2d6b5b618ca87325@mail.gmail.com>
References: <085001c899ea$25f4b410$0200a8c0@Workstation1>
	<e98d88090804090252w6d135fcbq2d6b5b618ca87325@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47FCCAA0.4040906@wi.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Colin Dodds <colin at spriteparts.com.au>
> Date: Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 9:33 PM
> Subject: [midgetsprite] anniversary badges
> To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, bugeye at yahoogroups.com
>
>
> G'day guys
> ...............
>
> .....Over 100 have been mailed to the US and orders are still coming in.  It's
> interesting that the eBay price starts at $69.95 plus $12.75 postage, a
> total of $82.70.  I can send you a pair of badges from Oz for just $74.00.
>
> avagoodday
> Colin
> www.SpriteParts.com.au
>   
Yup, that's what I paid Colin.  Look good on the car too!
Dave
59 :{)
Burlington WI

From RampantNM at aol.com  Wed Apr  9 13:34:47 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:34:47 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] POR Fuel tank stuff
Message-ID: <c53.2fef447e.352e7457@aol.com>

In a message dated 4/5/2008 7:18:06 AM Mountain Daylight Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

can  anyone tell me if
they have had any success with this stuff 



Linda, I've never used it, but I'd contact POR and ask how it reacts to  
ethanol and the MBwhatever stuff the Kalifornians are putting in fuel.  Gas  is 
gas is not true anymore and what once worked great may not work now.
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From RampantNM at aol.com  Wed Apr  9 14:10:06 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 16:10:06 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Tubs for Pinky
Message-ID: <d48.275fe06c.352e7c9e@aol.com>

In a message dated 4/5/2008 7:18:06 AM Mountain Daylight Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Any tubs  without bonnet & motors out there?
Lin,



Make me an offer on a complete Bugeye in pieces...located in Comfort,  TX?
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Apr  9 18:04:59 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:04:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Installing engines
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080408180656.048533e8@littlebitcountry.com>
References: <1A06976CE4B14C5294F1F028DA5BEC6B@Home>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080408180656.048533e8@littlebitcountry.com>
Message-ID: <20CB779C13654CB3804A7B1CC42B3E83@Home>

> and make sure you don't have the mounts left and right reversed.

Who could possibly be silly enough to do that?  Especially since this places 
one bolt on each side in a completely impossible location.  It does not help 
when you ask about the dumb position of that bolt and your expert friend 
says, "There is no accounting for the way they do things.  After all, they 
drink warm beer."

The steering column was out.  I dropped the engine in alone in 10 minutes, 
no hang-ups anywhere.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Apr  9 18:25:12 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:25:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering column
Message-ID: <07FFC86A56DE44ABBC89560AB2858843@Home>

The top of the outer steering column (??with an angled tightening slot??) is splayed out and loose from jerking the wheel up and down, probably from running into things without a seatbelt.  (The bottom of the car has clearly run into a lot of very large things.)  If I could get it apart, I could pound the splayed part back.  Is the mechanism for doing that under the sealed plastic surround?    

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From hal at katemuir.com  Wed Apr  9 18:39:36 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 17:39:36 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] '69 Midget FS Sacramento Craig's List
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEKBGKAA.hal@katemuir.com>

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/633325703.html

Hal

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Thu Apr 10 06:47:49 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:47:49 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermostat cover screws
Message-ID: <47FE0C75.9090407@verizon.net>

Just rerouting the coolant hoses for the summer when I
noticed that the three allen bolt cap screws holding the
thermostat cover on are starting to rust. What ought
I replace them with??

chuck

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Apr 10 07:00:04 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Soft top
Message-ID: <05174D53B2844FE9ADDAD1DEF65DF50E@Home>

There appear to be several options for inexpensive soft tops ('74 Midget).  Any recommendations for or against specific brands or vendors?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Apr 10 08:22:45 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:22:45 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermostat cover screws
In-Reply-To: <47FE0C75.9090407@verizon.net>
References: <47FE0C75.9090407@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <1692681855.20080410072245@pacifier.com>

Hello chuck,

     New ones!   D'uh.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite
      * "Can you read music?" the bandleader asked notably. (*2)

From pvanwig at charter.net  Thu Apr 10 08:59:28 2008
From: pvanwig at charter.net (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 7:59:28 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermostat cover screws
In-Reply-To: <47FE0C75.9090407@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <20080410105928.MWVWO.121544.root@fepweb12>

Allen bolts are not stock , studs and nuts are but one of the first mod's I do to a motor is to change to bolts. If they are rusting they a just standard hardware. If you want to stay Allen bolt they are harder to find than home depot. I just use stainless steel 1/4 20 I think Just pop one out and measure it
--
Paul Van Wig
pvanwig at charter.net

---- chuck <cciaffone at verizon.net> wrote: 
Just rerouting the coolant hoses for the summer when I
noticed that the three allen bolt cap screws holding the
thermostat cover on are starting to rust. What ought
I replace them with??

chuck

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Apr 10 09:08:56 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:08:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Thermostat cover screws
References: <20080410105928.MWVWO.121544.root@fepweb12>
Message-ID: <001501c89b1c$cd285060$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Allen bolts are not stock , studs and nuts are but one of the first mod's 
> I do to a motor is to change to bolts. If they are rusting they a just 
> standard hardware. If you want to stay Allen bolt they are harder to find 
> than home depot. I just use stainless steel 1/4 20 I think Just pop one 
> out and measure it

5/16 x 18, I believe. 

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Apr 10 09:44:13 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:44:13 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 11, Issue 11
Message-ID: <d5d.22388590.352f8fcd@aol.com>

In a message dated 4/7/2008 11:03:44 AM Mountain Daylight Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Naw, For  Brad?? Adult Novelty Store, surprised he didn't think of  that

Ed



***
You just thought of that because you like Snap on Tools so much...or was  
that Strap on?
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From dmg at bossig.com  Thu Apr 10 10:13:46 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:13:46 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Termostat botls/studs...
Message-ID: <47FDDA4A.11541.12F778@dmg.bossig.com>

David said 5/16 x 18
Paul said  1/4 x 20

I have to replace mine.... which is correct, please??
And is snugging them down with  a bit of RTV on the gasket good 
enough??
--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From rbastedo at gmail.com  Thu Apr 10 11:38:51 2008
From: rbastedo at gmail.com (Rick Bastedo)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:38:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Soft top
Message-ID: <fbc9308f0804101038j66015019y923f63f8803d6da7@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, I recently received and fitted one from Prestige.
http://www.prestigeautotrim.com/usa/usa/tops/midget_hoods.htm

I chose SV vinyl with a zip out rear window.

They were out of stock but made one within a week and shipped it from
Liverpool to me in WA state for less than I would have paid a local
provider. I had mine within 2 weeks of ordering.

The quality is great, the zip out rear window is a very nice option. That is
to say it was done very well and professionally and looks / operates great.
The fit was perfect, and little touches like including all needed fasteners
and pre cutting the holes for the fasteners but not installing them so as to
not mar the finish during shipment were greatly appreciated.

Rick Bastedo

**********************************************
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:04 -0500
From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Soft top


There appear to be several options for inexpensive soft tops ('74 Midget).
 Any recommendations for or against specific brands or vendors?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY
**********************************************

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 10 12:19:56 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:19:56 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] LIFE SAVING...Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804101119y7602a1a0w1260ad47b47f7d7c@mail.gmail.com>

Guys & Gals,

I knew nothing of this type of breast cancer until a lady friend sent this
video.  Perhaps, like me, you've never heard of Inflammatory Breast
Cancer...but it's deadly.

I have two adult daughters, a mother and many female friends and
acquaintances and I want nothing more than for each of them to live "cancer
free".

And I'm sure you feel the same.  Pass this on to everyone you know...men and
women so they will pass it on as well.

Herb
P.S. If you are offended by my sending this...TS!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s9_UrVtc6c

From RampantNM at aol.com  Thu Apr 10 14:31:50 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:31:50 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tanks - Fiberglass -Ethanol
Message-ID: <c7b.2c9e9ce9.352fd336@aol.com>

In a message dated 4/8/2008 11:07:01 AM Mountain Daylight Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

whole  subject of fuel additives and If you look down at the later posts they
say  the new ethanol gas additive is effecting fiberglass and treated gas
tanks  now. Any info on that?




Last time I was down at the gulf coast fishing, our guide said there were  
plenty of large boats for sale cheap because they were built with fiberglass  
fuel tanks at the factory and ethanol was causing them to leak into the  bilge...
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Thu Apr 10 14:59:50 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:59:50 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tanks - Fiberglass -Ethanol
References: <c7b.2c9e9ce9.352fd336@aol.com>
Message-ID: <000c01c89b4d$d47f51c0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I haven't had any trouble with the ethanol mixed gasoline yet, but I'll post 
a pic tonight of the inside surface of the rubber turbo connector hose I 
just replaced.  I blame the total loss of the inside lower surface on the 
now banned MTBE.
(Couldn't have ANYTHING to do with my brief flirtation with toluene 
spiking...?  nawww.)

> In a message dated 4/8/2008 11:07:01 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> whole  subject of fuel additives and If you look down at the later posts 
> they
> say  the new ethanol gas additive is effecting fiberglass and treated gas
> tanks  now. Any info on that?

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Apr 10 15:08:01 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:08:01 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Tanks - Fiberglass -Ethanol
In-Reply-To: <000c01c89b4d$d47f51c0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <c7b.2c9e9ce9.352fd336@aol.com>
	<000c01c89b4d$d47f51c0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <4220801.20080410140801@pacifier.com>

Hello Glen,

    (Couldn't have ANYTHING to do with my brief flirtation with toluene 
spiking...?  nawww.)


     i think i wanna party with you man!



-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite
      * "That certainly took the wind out of my sails!" said Tom disgustedly.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Apr 10 16:56:37 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:56:37 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Termostat botls/studs...
In-Reply-To: <47FDDA4A.11541.12F778@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <47FDDA4A.11541.12F778@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <47FE9B25.2040901@comcast.net>

Dave G. wrote:
> David said 5/16 x 18
> Paul said  1/4 x 20
>
> I have to replace mine.... which is correct, please??
>   
5/16 x 18 is correct.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Apr 10 17:12:57 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:12:57 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
Message-ID: <47FE9EF9.2050206@comcast.net>

I am whipping up a set of SUs for my 59 Sprite (beefed up 1275)
which is currently running a Weber 45 DCOE. But with a 2 day drive to 
Missouri, and gas over $3 a gallon now, and traveling with 2 other 
family members in their SU powered LBCs, I don't want to have to stop 
for gas every 1.5 hours so the SUs are going on for the trip.
I am using a swing needle set, the needles in this set are ABC, I also 
have a set of AANs .
What would YOU use if your 1275 was used to a DCOE?
ABC or AAN

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Apr 10 17:54:44 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:54:44 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
In-Reply-To: <47FE9EF9.2050206@comcast.net>
References: <47FE9EF9.2050206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1047138842.20080410165444@pacifier.com>

Hello Frank,

     i don't know anything about this stuff.. i assume you know about

     http://www.teglerizer.com/sucarbs/  as a place to start?

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite
      * "I won't play for this team any longer, " Tom decided.

From biffjones at verizon.net  Thu Apr 10 19:33:05 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:33:05 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Latest SPRITE Newsletters
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From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:53:00 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Latest Sprite Newsletters, Editions 51-1,2,3, & 4
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From davriker at nwi.net  Thu Apr 10 22:02:53 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:02:53 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Soft top
References: <fbc9308f0804101038j66015019y923f63f8803d6da7@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00ab01c89b88$eabbc190$6600a8c0@dave>

About 5 years ago, I bought a very expensive cloth top with zip out rear 
window from LBC car co.  When I received it, I was impressed with everything 
but the plastic windows.  They felt thin and cheap.  My fears were accurate, 
as in the first 6 months, they began to yellow.  The top is kept down, and 
the car is always garaged except when driving, which has been no more than 
15,000 miles in 5 years.  This spring when I went to raise the top, the side 
plastic window cracked.  The plastic on the Robbins tops, and the Crown tops 
is much thicker and I have had them last 8-10 years with no problem.
David Riker

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Soft top


> Yes, I recently received and fitted one from Prestige.
> http://www.prestigeautotrim.com/usa/usa/tops/midget_hoods.htm
>
> I chose SV vinyl with a zip out rear window.
>
> They were out of stock but made one within a week and shipped it from
> Liverpool to me in WA state for less than I would have paid a local
> provider. I had mine within 2 weeks of ordering.
>
> The quality is great, the zip out rear window is a very nice option. That 
> is
> to say it was done very well and professionally and looks / operates 
> great.
> The fit was perfect, and little touches like including all needed 
> fasteners
> and pre cutting the holes for the fasteners but not installing them so as 
> to
> not mar the finish during shipment were greatly appreciated.
>
> Rick Bastedo

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Thu Apr 10 22:52:28 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:52:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
In-Reply-To: <47FE9EF9.2050206@comcast.net>
References: <47FE9EF9.2050206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <182c0a410d0a421e0a40570a.20080410215228.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

A single HIF44.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite (with single HIF44)
56 BN2


Frank Clarici

> What would YOU use if your 1275 was used to a DCOE?
> ABC or AAN
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Apr 11 08:34:34 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:34:34 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
In-Reply-To: <47FE9EF9.2050206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F4019C89A597619F1D91898B8EF0@phx.gbl>

Only $3.00+?

cheap gas.



----Original Message Follows----
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:12:57 -0400

I am whipping up a set of SUs for my 59 Sprite (beefed up 1275)
which is currently running a Weber 45 DCOE. But with a 2 day drive to
Missouri, and gas over $3 a gallon now, and traveling with 2 other
family members in their SU powered LBCs, I don't want to have to stop
for gas every 1.5 hours so the SUs are going on for the trip.
I am using a swing needle set, the needles in this set are ABC, I also
have a set of AANs .
What would YOU use if your 1275 was used to a DCOE?
ABC or AAN

--
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Fri Apr 11 08:43:46 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:43:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F4019C89A597619F1D91898B8EF0@phx.gbl>
References: <47FE9EF9.2050206@comcast.net>
	<BAY112-F4019C89A597619F1D91898B8EF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20d68a585f6a59d24a57682a.20080411074346.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

The news here in Kalifornia reported the most expensive gas in the country
was in San Francisco at $3.79 and the least expensive was in New Jersey at
$3.03.  The difference is in the taxes each state charges per gallon.  As
Frank goes west his cost will increase and as I go east from Kalifornia,
my cost should decrease, hypothetically of coarse.

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


Robert Duquette
> Only $3.00+?
>
> cheap gas.
>
>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
> Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:12:57 -0400
>
> I am whipping up a set of SUs for my 59 Sprite (beefed up 1275)
> which is currently running a Weber 45 DCOE. But with a 2 day drive to
> Missouri, and gas over $3 a gallon now, and traveling with 2 other
> family members in their SU powered LBCs, I don't want to have to stop
> for gas every 1.5 hours so the SUs are going on for the trip.
> I am using a swing needle set, the needles in this set are ABC, I also
> have a set of AANs .
> What would YOU use if your 1275 was used to a DCOE?
> ABC or AAN
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Fri Apr 11 08:49:22 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:49:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] gas prices/Ozarks
References: <BAY112-F4019C89A597619F1D91898B8EF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <000401c89be3$3ae31060$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I'm already paying close to $4 for a gallon of premium.  By June I'm sure 
I'll begin the trip with $4.10 gas.
All the better reason to be sure the tune is dialled in perfectly.  I'm also 
considering carrying a 1-gal plastic gas jug in the passenger footwell as a 
range extender. Last fall I  had planned on carrying a couple of gallons of 
toluene in the boot for a little pick-me-up going over the Rockies, but the 
EFI seems to have removed the need for any extra oomph.

Glen

> Missouri, and gas over $3 a gallon now, and traveling with 2 other

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Apr 11 08:54:24 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:54:24 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Shipping - was "so thats' where.....
Message-ID: <47FF1930.15928.222E00@dmg.bossig.com>

My neighours' sister just moved into his house from Alaska.
Last week her boxes arrived! She used the USPS!!
Each *very* large box took two mailmen to carry it to the door step...
When she saw the surprised look on my face she mentioned it was the 
cheapest
carrier she 
found to get them here!!! 

OT - It's a pity she smokes a lot, otherwise......     ;-((

On 11 Apr 2008 at 6:56, Barry Barnes wrote:
>> I got a quote today from UPS to ship two used Spridget seats only two
>> states over:  $182.00!!!  I shopped around quite a while and am able
>> to ship them by bus for about $70 - still a lot of money.  
>> 

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Apr 11 08:57:58 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:57:58 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] gas prices/Ozarks
In-Reply-To: <000401c89be3$3ae31060$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <BAY112-F4019C89A597619F1D91898B8EF0@phx.gbl>,
	<000401c89be3$3ae31060$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <47FF1A06.23270.2571D0@dmg.bossig.com>

The cheapest gas here as of last night (!), in the Tri-City area of SE 
Washington is $3.48.
The cheapest Premuim gas is $3.78

The name brands are more!!

On 11 Apr 2008 at 7:49, Glen Byrns wrote:
>> I'm already paying close to $4 for a gallon of premium.  By June I'm
>> sure I'll begin the trip with $4.10 gas.
--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Apr 11 09:14:39 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:14:39 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
In-Reply-To: <20d68a585f6a59d24a57682a.20080411074346.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <47FE9EF9.2050206@comcast.net>
	<BAY112-F4019C89A597619F1D91898B8EF0@phx.gbl>
	<20d68a585f6a59d24a57682a.20080411074346.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <1178925803.20080411081439@pacifier.com>

Hello Rrengineer,

     the prices at the pump in some very small measure reflect the
     difference in the state taxes levied, but not as much as the tax
     itself. I used to live in N.Y. about THREE miles from the border
     with Conneticut. The NY tax on a gallon of gas was, if i recall
     about 14 cents. the price at the pump, two stations, three miles
     apart.. 1 or 2 cents. .. ..

     this is EASY to check out for those who live in the New England
     Area. The states are so TINY. Harder to do for those of us THIS
     side of the Mississippi River. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite
  Anyone who hates children and dogs can't be all bad. 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Apr 11 09:18:21 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:18:21 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
In-Reply-To: <1178925803.20080411081439@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F357B613E1A9DCA76CC222CB8EF0@phx.gbl>

I live on the Ontario / Quebec border.  There is an additional 10 cents tax 
on the Quebec side, though I think with x miles of the border they are 
exempt from charging it so that they don't lose sales to Ontario.


----Original Message Follows----
From: Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>

Hello Rrengineer,

      the prices at the pump in some very small measure reflect the
      difference in the state taxes levied, but not as much as the tax
      itself. I used to live in N.Y. about THREE miles from the border
      with Conneticut. The NY tax on a gallon of gas was, if i recall
      about 14 cents. the price at the pump, two stations, three miles
      apart.. 1 or 2 cents. .. ..

      this is EASY to check out for those who live in the New England
      Area. The states are so TINY. Harder to do for those of us THIS
      side of the Mississippi River.

--
Best regards,
  Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
  '66 Sprite
   Anyone who hates children and dogs can't be all bad.

From JMFarley50 at aol.com  Fri Apr 11 09:30:27 2008
From: JMFarley50 at aol.com (JMFarley50 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:30:27 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
Message-ID: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>

I just rebuilt the SUs for my 1275.  When installing on the  engine, do folks 
leave the gaskets behind the heat shield and on either  side of the spacers 
dry, or should I use a sealant on them?
 
If a sealant is used, what are your recommendations for type?  I have  a tube 
of Permatex "2" non-hardening Form A Gasket Sealant that says it resists  
gasoline and a tube of high temp. RTV silicone that states it is not for  
gasoline contact.  Sounds like the Permatex "2" is a possibility.   Others?
 
Thanks for your feedback,
John F.     



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From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Apr 11 09:33:49 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:33:49 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>
References: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>
Message-ID: <1452803335.20080411083349@pacifier.com>

Hello JMFarley50,

     i don't know anything, but i used gaskets dry. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
  I used to be an agnostic, but now I'm not sure.... 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Apr 11 09:51:35 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:51:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
References: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>
Message-ID: <006101c89beb$ec15f160$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>I just rebuilt the SUs for my 1275.  When installing on the  engine, do 
>folks
> leave the gaskets behind the heat shield and on either  side of the 
> spacers
> dry, or should I use a sealant on them?

I soak mine overnight in engine oil. That way they seal well when installed.
Easy to remove the next time I change my mind, too.
David Lieb 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Apr 11 09:55:43 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:55:43 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <006101c89beb$ec15f160$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F37512D2D8FD31E084FF36BB8EF0@phx.gbl>

I might be mistaken, but I think that he was changing his SUs, not his mind 
... ;)

----Original Message Follows----
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>

 >I just rebuilt the SUs for my 1275.  When installing on the  engine, do
 >folks
 > leave the gaskets behind the heat shield and on either  side of the
 > spacers
 > dry, or should I use a sealant on them?

I soak mine overnight in engine oil. That way they seal well when installed.
Easy to remove the next time I change my mind, too.
David Lieb

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Apr 11 10:09:12 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:09:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
References: <BAY112-F37512D2D8FD31E084FF36BB8EF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <006701c89bee$621c6950$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>I might be mistaken, but I think that he was changing his SUs, not his mind
> ... ;)

Surely he knows by now that you always use epoxy sealer when changing your 
mind

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Apr 11 10:12:31 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:12:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>
References: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804110912o3330694bmacc556842f5a11a@mail.gmail.com>

I installed mine dry, and the car idles great.

On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:30 AM, <JMFarley50 at aol.com> wrote:

> I just rebuilt the SUs for my 1275.  When installing on the  engine, do
> folks
> leave the gaskets behind the heat shield and on either  side of the
> spacers
> dry, or should I use a sealant on them?
>
> If a sealant is used, what are your recommendations for type?  I have  a
> tube
> of Permatex "2" non-hardening Form A Gasket Sealant that says it resists
> gasoline and a tube of high temp. RTV silicone that states it is not for
> gasoline contact.  Sounds like the Permatex "2" is a possibility.
> Others?
>
> Thanks for your feedback,
> John F.
>
>
>
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From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Fri Apr 11 11:31:26 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:31:26 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
Message-ID: <28350279.1207935086566.JavaMail.root@wmvirt99>

---- rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote: 
> The news here in Kalifornia reported the most expensive gas in the country
> was in San Francisco at $3.79 

The Cincinnati Enquirer reported today that gas is over $4 in Maui, making it the most expensive in the US.

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Apr 11 13:03:47 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:03:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
References: <BAY112-F4019C89A597619F1D91898B8EF0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <003601c89c06$c5adfcf0$6401a8c0@personal>

Frank, I would put a 2 gal range extender in the footwell.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] SU needle question


> Only $3.00+?
>
> cheap gas.
>
>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] SU needle question
> Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:12:57 -0400
>
> I am whipping up a set of SUs for my 59 Sprite (beefed up 1275)
> which is currently running a Weber 45 DCOE. But with a 2 day drive to
> Missouri, and gas over $3 a gallon now, and traveling with 2 other
> family members in their SU powered LBCs, I don't want to have to stop
> for gas every 1.5 hours so the SUs are going on for the trip.
> I am using a swing needle set, the needles in this set are ABC, I also
> have a set of AANs .
> What would YOU use if your 1275 was used to a DCOE?
> ABC or AAN
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Apr 11 13:03:57 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:03:57 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] WTB...Sunbeam Alpine
Message-ID: <C425042D.16F36%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

I have some friends who are looking for an Alpine...preferably a '62.
They're retired and want one like the one they had when they were first
married. Any leads appreciated.
BZ

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Apr 11 13:12:12 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:12:12 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Range extender (aka SU Needle...)
Message-ID: <47FF559C.7384.10E341E@dmg.bossig.com>

Forgot to copy the list  ;-((

A 2 gallon marine gas tank is spill proof and unlikely to explode.
I used to have one for my beast... the Ex got it!

NAPA makes a metal spill-proof 2gallon round tank. I now use one of 
those.

PLEASE stay away from the red plastic types.. they really make a mess 
when they burst/split from heat causing the gas vapours to expand!! 
BTDT!!  

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From shop at justbrits.com  Fri Apr 11 16:09:59 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:09:59 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Range extender (aka SU Needle...)
References: <47FF559C.7384.10E341E@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <023301c89c20$c8a06320$6501a8c0@shop>

<<PLEASE stay away from the red plastic types.. they really make a mess 
when they burst/split from heat causing the gas vapours to expand!!>>

AMEN, Dave!!!!

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Apr 11 15:52:04 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:52:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Range extender (aka SU Needle...)
In-Reply-To: <538764.11796.qm@web50602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <47FF559C.7384.10E341E@dmg.bossig.com>,
	<538764.11796.qm@web50602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47FF7B14.25116.1A090DE@dmg.bossig.com>

To the best of my knowledge...
The Feds get into the act for Marine gas tanks in that they are supposed to 
be explosion proof. 
There is even a requirement that they meet the 2.5 minute fire test 
specified in 33 CFR 183.580. Polyethyene fuel tanks used in Marine 
service also must meet this standard.
They usually have have a fuel shut off or anti-siphon valve and are 
mechanically vented.. The one I had also had a gas gauge with the pump 
fittings already plumbed in...

The USCG BSC79 (April 1997) report on marine fuel tank inspections and 
failures has much more detail if anyone is interested

Regular steel tanks - a la Walmart, Home Depot, etc. - are just spill proof 
and usually do *not* have a safety ventilation system

If nothing else, use the (Wehrmacht designed) army 5 gallon Jerry Can.

For about 2 years, I was the Safety Officer for my CAP suqdron. Regular 
Safety briefings were expected from me....  ;-((

On 11 Apr 2008 at 14:22, Ed Lindley wrote:
>> Educate us, the difference twixt a "marine"? and "non-marine" (other
>> than non=red plastic construction) is?


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From doug_altman at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 11 16:38:11 2008
From: doug_altman at yahoo.com (Doug Altman)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:38:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>
Message-ID: <909996.75223.qm@web63504.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

I don't know much about sealants either but I used Permatex Black Silicone Adhesive Sealant Item #81158 16B from my local auto parts store.  A thin film on the gaskets seems to seal and work okay with fuel fumes, separates easily when disassembling, and wipes off from gaskets when rubbing between finger and thumb to enable reuse of gaskets.
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 11 19:13:01 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:13:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>
Message-ID: <165453.94323.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- JMFarley50 at aol.com wrote:

> I just rebuilt the SUs for my 1275.  When installing
> on the  engine, do folks 
> leave the gaskets behind the heat shield and on
> either  side of the spacers 
> dry, or should I use a sealant on them?

Dry.
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http://mail.yahoo.com 

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Apr 11 19:25:03 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:25:03 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <165453.94323.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>
	<165453.94323.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1676172930.20080411182503@pacifier.com>

Hello ,

             ok.. i keep telling everyone i don't know anything about
             these cars... i'm about  to prove it...

             lets say i'm looking straight down from above a carb.
             i put my little 9/16" wrench on the mixture nut of my
             HS-2 carb.

             which way richens, to the left, or to the right?

             i'm trying to go a memnonic .. is it Richer to the
             Right, Leaner to Left.. "R"s match and "L"s match,

             or is it Richer to the L:eft, Leaner to the Right?

             initials bass-akwards ?

             or again looking straight down.. Richer Clockwise or
             Anti-Clockwise?

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
    

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Apr 11 19:27:57 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:27:57 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <909996.75223.qm@web63504.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C4255E2D.15EBF%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Gasgacinch.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Apr 11 19:32:27 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:32:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <1676172930.20080411182503@pacifier.com>
References: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com>
	<165453.94323.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<1676172930.20080411182503@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <4800112B.9050409@comcast.net>

First of all, you need a 5/8" wrench.
Loosen the nut makes it richer.
Tighten the nut to make it leaner.
Lefty loosey or richer
 righty tighty or leaner

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Apr 11 19:41:34 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:41:34 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Weber to SUs
Message-ID: <4800134E.8050203@comcast.net>

Well I tried the ABC needles in the swing needle 1.25 SUs, I didn't like 
them.
Now I am running stock AUD-136 fixed needle 1.25 SUs and they are almost 
as nice as the DCOE.
Please note *almost* The car runs well, I almost have it tweaked in 
perfectly, just a little stumble on a hard left turn which has me 
puzzled.  Must be float level.
There was a significant difference between the swing needle and the 
fixed needle carbs. Does anybody know why?
I rebuilt both sets, the jets were set at 12 flats down to fire up, I 
had to turn the swing needle jets down almost 30 flats just do it would 
run decent. Fixed needle carbs are 12 flats give or take a couple now 
that I have tweaked them in.
My next problem is that I used a no hole intake and was going to use the 
tubes from the swing needle carbs for PCV.
So I replaced those carbs with the early set with no tubes, now I have 
to change the intake because oil is squirting out of every nook and 
cranny, puddling up under the car and blowing out the oil filler cap.
No PCV means lots of oil leaks. But I had to clean under the bonnet 
anyway ;)
So I am wondering, just swap out the fixed needle pistons into the swing 
needle carb bodys so I have the tubes for PCV and still have the fixed 
needles?
Or replace the intake with one with a hole in the middle for the PCV valve?

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From hal at katemuir.com  Fri Apr 11 19:45:46 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:45:46 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Weber to SUs
In-Reply-To: <4800134E.8050203@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFIEPKGKAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Frank,
I think I would go with the intake manifold.  Need one?
Hal

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Frank Clarici
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 6:42 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Weber to SUs


Well I tried the ABC needles in the swing needle 1.25 SUs, I didn't like 
them.
Now I am running stock AUD-136 fixed needle 1.25 SUs and they are almost 
as nice as the DCOE.
Please note *almost* The car runs well, I almost have it tweaked in 
perfectly, just a little stumble on a hard left turn which has me 
puzzled.  Must be float level.
There was a significant difference between the swing needle and the 
fixed needle carbs. Does anybody know why?
I rebuilt both sets, the jets were set at 12 flats down to fire up, I 
had to turn the swing needle jets down almost 30 flats just do it would 
run decent. Fixed needle carbs are 12 flats give or take a couple now 
that I have tweaked them in.
My next problem is that I used a no hole intake and was going to use the 
tubes from the swing needle carbs for PCV.
So I replaced those carbs with the early set with no tubes, now I have 
to change the intake because oil is squirting out of every nook and 
cranny, puddling up under the car and blowing out the oil filler cap.
No PCV means lots of oil leaks. But I had to clean under the bonnet 
anyway ;)
So I am wondering, just swap out the fixed needle pistons into the swing 
needle carb bodys so I have the tubes for PCV and still have the fixed 
needles?
Or replace the intake with one with a hole in the middle for the PCV valve?

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Fri Apr 11 20:46:04 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:46:04 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
References: <c4f.275a5afc.3530de13@aol.com><165453.94323.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com><1676172930.20080411182503@pacifier.com>
	<4800112B.9050409@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00a801c89c47$5a0fb8d0$6501a8c0@shop>

<< righty tighty or leaner>>

"tighty" being the KEY word from the FOUNDER of "We Tight Club", right Frank????

<VBG>

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 11 19:54:07 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:54:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <4800112B.9050409@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <57516.42629.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

The way Bill asked, though, looking down from above
the carbs, you'd go left to lean, right to richen.

What fixed your truck, BTW? My POS is doing a similar
thing. 

--- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> First of all, you need a 5/8" wrench.
> Loosen the nut makes it richer.
> Tighten the nut to make it leaner.
> Lefty loosey or richer
>  righty tighty or leaner
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Apr 11 20:15:25 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:15:25 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <57516.42629.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <57516.42629.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <48001B3D.9060704@comcast.net>

Ron Soave wrote:
> What fixed your truck, BTW?
Blown fuse, the fuse that powers all the sensors!!!
15 amp, # 22 or 23.
But I keep telling myself it was time to replace the O2 sensors and the 
cam sensor.
Funny, our Sprites run fine with OUT sensors ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Apr 11 20:18:25 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:18:25 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <57516.42629.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <4800112B.9050409@comcast.net>
	<57516.42629.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <719548190.20080411191825@pacifier.com>

Hello,


OK,,, now i have TWO different answers... Frank says right leaner,
ron says right richer...

.. again.. looking down from above the carb...

R  ight   RIch

or

Right   LEAN....

Clockwise or Anti-clockwise   ..

LOOKING DOWN FROM ABOVE?

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
  Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want! 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Apr 11 20:28:36 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:28:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <719548190.20080411191825@pacifier.com>
References: <4800112B.9050409@comcast.net>
	<57516.42629.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<719548190.20080411191825@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <48001E54.1010803@comcast.net>

Bill L wrote:
> Hello,
>
>
> OK,,, now i have TWO different answers... Frank says right leaner,
> ron says right richer...
>
> .. again.. looking down from above the carb...
>
> R  ight   RIch
>
> or
>
> Right   LEAN....
>
> Clockwise or Anti-clockwise   ..
>
> LOOKING DOWN FROM ABOVE?
>
>   
Loosen the nut = richer
Tighten the nut = leener
Yes looking at it upside down would be reversed but no matter how you 
look at it, if you loosen the nut, it will make it richer

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 11 20:34:54 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:34:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <48001E54.1010803@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <197707.49363.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

> > OK,,, now i have TWO different answers... Frank
> says right leaner,
> > ron says right richer...

Nope, same answer, just looking at different sides of
the jet nut. Right richer, looking down on the carbs.
But as Frank says, loosen the jet nut to richen.
Tighten to lean. "Loosening" lowers the jet from the
needle. Etc...
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From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Fri Apr 11 21:36:54 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:36:54 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
References: <4800112B.9050409@comcast.net><57516.42629.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<719548190.20080411191825@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <003101c89c4e$74d509c0$6501a8c0@shop>

<<LOOKING DOWN FROM ABOVE?>>

Just lay on passenger side fender and reach across motor, Bill!!

THEN it will make "sense"!!!!

Anon

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Apr 11 20:45:34 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:45:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <197707.49363.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <48001E54.1010803@comcast.net>,
	<197707.49363.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <47FFBFDE.9652.2AD47B3@dmg.bossig.com>

Looking down on the carbs from above...
Clockwise = same as adding hours = adding fuel
Counter-clockwise = same as subtracting hours = reducing fuel

Does that help??

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Apr 11 20:50:09 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:50:09 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <47FFBFDE.9652.2AD47B3@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <C4257171.15ED9%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Just close your eyes, and then loosen or tighten the nut as required.
BZ

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Fri Apr 11 20:51:59 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:51:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
References: <C4257171.15ED9%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <037c01c89c48$2e0ecf40$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
To: <dmg at bossig.com>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing


Just close your eyes, and then loosen or tighten the nut as required.
BZ
_______________________________________________

Sounds like a line I used when I was still single.

LAD

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Apr 11 21:03:58 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:03:58 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <47FFBFDE.9652.2AD47B3@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <48001E54.1010803@comcast.net>,
	<197707.49363.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<47FFBFDE.9652.2AD47B3@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <718440120.20080411200358@pacifier.com>

Hello Dave,

     NO .. it doesn't help..

     its a simple question and no one seems to want to answer it
     DIRECTLY.... i get loosen or tighten the nut.. tightne the nut,
     the NUT DOESNT MOVE!!!!  the JET MOVES..    screw that.. i
     don't want to know the theory i just want to know the fricking
     direction to move the wrench .. to the left or to the right..

     clockwise or counterclockwise   looking down from above.. to
     richen or lean...

     laying across the fender from the opposite side doesn't change a
     thing either...



-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
  Honest, teacher! A virus REALLY did eat my homework! 

From tinydog at snet.net  Fri Apr 11 21:30:13 2008
From: tinydog at snet.net (tinydog at snet.net)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:30:13 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <718440120.20080411200358@pacifier.com>
References: <48001E54.1010803@comcast.net>,
	<197707.49363.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<47FFBFDE.9652.2AD47B3@dmg.bossig.com>
	<718440120.20080411200358@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <041220080330.22679.48002CC50000A2A40000589722230647629B0A02D29B0A029CBFC7C90A9F979B@att.net>

tinydog says:
Lefty-Loosey/Righty-Tighty.
And that applies whether you are looking down from above, or up from above.
 -------------- Original message from Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com>: --------------


> Hello Dave,
> 
>      NO .. it doesn't help..
> 
>      its a simple question and no one seems to want to answer it
>      DIRECTLY.... i get loosen or tighten the nut.. tightne the nut,
>      the NUT DOESNT MOVE!!!!  the JET MOVES..    screw that.. i
>      don't want to know the theory i just want to know the fricking
>      direction to move the wrench .. to the left or to the right..
> 
>      clockwise or counterclockwise   looking down from above.. to
>      richen or lean...
> 
>      laying across the fender from the opposite side doesn't change a
>      thing either...

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 11 21:35:53 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:35:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <718440120.20080411200358@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <133125.41796.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:
>      its a simple question and no one seems to want
> to answer it
>      DIRECTLY.... i get loosen or tighten the nut..
> tightne the nut,

3rd time, same as 1st two - not sure what you think is
not direct about this - looking from ABOVE, put the
wrench on the nut. Turn it to the right (clockwise).
That will richen the carb. Left (counterclockwise)
will lean it. Ask again and we will offer up some
other uses for the wrench...

Ron
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 11 21:37:51 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:37:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <041220080330.22679.48002CC50000A2A40000589722230647629B0A02D29B0A029CBFC7C90A9F979B@att.net>
Message-ID: <505185.29546.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- tinydog at snet.net wrote:
> Lefty-Loosey/Righty-Tighty.
> And that applies whether you are looking down from
> above, or up from above.

Now THAT'S funny.
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From tnhotairpilot at comcast.net  Fri Apr 11 21:49:31 2008
From: tnhotairpilot at comcast.net (Hank Beck)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:49:31 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Move to Monday for Mike Rowe
Message-ID: <20080412044852.0952D187656@autox.team.net>

I guess you work on your Spridget on Saturday & Sunday?

Hank

From hal at katemuir.com  Fri Apr 11 22:53:31 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:53:31 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Move to Monday for Mike Rowe
In-Reply-To: <20080412044852.0952D187656@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAAGLAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Did I miss something here?
Hal

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Hank Beck
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:50 PM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Move to Monday for Mike Rowe


I guess you work on your Spridget on Saturday & Sunday?

Hank

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Fri Apr 11 23:52:05 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:52:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Move to Monday for Mike Rowe
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEAAGLAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <001901c89c61$56dfd6d0$0600a8c0@Dell9200>

It's a Dirty Job!

----- Original Message ----- 

Did I miss something here?
Hal

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Hank Beck
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:50 PM
To: Spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Move to Monday for Mike Rowe


I guess you work on your Spridget on Saturday & Sunday?

Hank

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Apr 12 03:42:29 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:42:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Two more questions
Message-ID: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>

To help seat the rings, I am taking a 60 mile; one way trip, to Denton this
afternoon. I'll have a bite to eat, let it cool all the way down, and drive
it back home.
What is the best suggested break in rpm? Or is there a variety of speeds
that makes it better.
I will be taking the interstate, that has a speed limit of 70, if that
matters any. If I need to break her in at lower speeds, I need to know that
as well.
Also, my speedometer is bouncy. What usually causes that? Loose ends at the
transmission or speedometer head, lack of grease on the cable, or bad
speedometer itself?
When I put it on at the transmission, I didn't tighten it all the way snug.
To do that, I'd need to get the pliers after it, and I wasn't sure that was
the way to go.

Thanks,
Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Sat Apr 12 06:15:22 2008
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:15:22 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] WTB...Sunbeam Alpine
In-Reply-To: <mailman.8221.1207972139.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.8221.1207972139.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4800A7DA.3010809@comcast.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
 > I have some friends who are looking for an Alpine...preferably a '62.
 > They're retired and want one like the one they had when they were first
 > married. Any leads appreciated.

Google and Craigslist are your friends. Enter the following in
the Google search box.

site:craigslist.org "sunbeam alpine" -pts

Finds this:
http://salem.craigslist.org/car/606301113.html

FYI: "site" lets you search all of a site, in this case, all of the
craigslists lists.  "sunbeam alpine" in quotes says to search for that
exact phrase. "-pts" says to ignore parts; pts is craigslist parts
category, the hyphen says to omit it from the results.

Cheers,

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Apr 12 08:45:52 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:45:52 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Two more questions
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <480068B0.490.153CE3@dmg.bossig.com>

Brad,

IIRC...
Back in the the UK ( a long, long, time ago!) the instructions that came with 
a new engine usually recommended varying the speeds, slowly building up 
to maximum at about 500 - 1000 miles, or so.

But if it is for a race engine, which is nearly always running at high revs, I've 
usually had it flat out after about 100 - 200 miles of the above......

On 12 Apr 2008 at 4:42, Brad Fornal wrote:

>> What is the best suggested break in rpm? Or is
>> there a variety of speeds that makes it better. --

Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Sat Apr 12 09:55:35 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:55:35 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Two more questions
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D81ABBAD-09E7-48E1-9308-215672173EAC@mac.com>

Brad,

You will get several answers to your first question but I am old  
school which recommends to try and stay between 2 -  3K  rpm and  
change speed fairly often.  When you return and the engine has cooled  
re-torque the head bolts and then reset the valve clearances.

Speedo bounce:  check the speedo cable for lubrication and that it is  
not coming apart. If that is alright then it is most likely the  
speedo it self, at least that has been my experience.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 12, 2008, at 2:42 AM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> To help seat the rings, I am taking a 60 mile; one way trip, to  
> Denton this
> afternoon. I'll have a bite to eat, let it cool all the way down,  
> and drive
> it back home.
> What is the best suggested break in rpm? Or is there a variety of  
> speeds
> that makes it better.
> I will be taking the interstate, that has a speed limit of 70, if that
> matters any. If I need to break her in at lower speeds, I need to  
> know that
> as well.
> Also, my speedometer is bouncy. What usually causes that? Loose  
> ends at the
> transmission or speedometer head, lack of grease on the cable, or bad
> speedometer itself?
> When I put it on at the transmission, I didn't tighten it all the  
> way snug.
> To do that, I'd need to get the pliers after it, and I wasn't sure  
> that was
> the way to go.

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Apr 12 10:47:35 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:47:35 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Two more questions
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804120845w68bd4740j86fdf81090fc7805@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>
	<1401450874.20080412073523@pacifier.com>
	<e98d88090804120845w68bd4740j86fdf81090fc7805@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <191273349.20080412094735@pacifier.com>

Hello Brad,

             i had a bouncy speedo...
             replaced the cable..
             i had a bouncy speedo
             replaced speedo with another
             i had a bouncy speedo
             replaced speedo with YET ANOTEHR
             i had a bouncy speedo
             replaced the tranny with a 5 speed
             i HAVE A STABLE SPEEDO.

             in my experience its the drive on the tranny that slips.

             YMMV

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
     * "I'd like to be a Chinese laborer," said Tom coolly.

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Apr 12 10:48:43 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:48:43 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV731F428F48BC272A41482C8EE0@phx.gbl>

"lefty loosey, righty tighty" (from the "side")

Looking "down"......clockwise = richer
                              c.clockwise = leaner

Looking "sideways."...to the right = leaner
                                     to the left    = richer

...and I still turn 'em the wrong way once in a while. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Apr 12 10:59:36 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:59:36 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV731F428F48BC272A41482C8EE0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV731F428F48BC272A41482C8EE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1325584440.20080412095936@pacifier.com>

Hello Robert,

     THANX! that's the cleanest explaination yet... i can USE this....

     someone said.. to the right, clockwise is richer, BUT clockwise
     is to the LEFT ...

     clockwise RICH.. anticlockwise LEAN.. now i need a memnonic!

     maybe .... as time moves forward we get richer and fatter?
          time advances .. clockwise

     we were lean when we were younger?
          looking back anticlockwise?
-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
      * "I have had too many children," said Mary overbearingly.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Sat Apr 12 11:44:05 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:44:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Axel Question
Message-ID: <00a601c89cc4$cdf381f0$0600a8c0@Dell9200>

I replaced my rear axels with new hard versions last night and I found that 
the old axels had bigger holes (7/16) for the wheel studs.  The studs had 
some rust on them that made the new axels a tight fit until I cleaned them 
up.  I wonder now if the old axels were drilled out for larger wheel studs? 
I have found other things on my car that lead me to think it was raced at 
one time or another before it was returned to the road.  The new good axels 
are installed and fit right with 3/8 studs.  I guess I need confirmation 
that original axels should have 3/8 stud holes.

Thanks,

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com
58 "Bugeye"

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sat Apr 12 12:19:20 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:19:20 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Two more questions
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CD8E16F8-EEAE-442F-94B3-129C4371E040@phillymgclub.com>

Brad,

You can do as you see fit. And you will get as many opinions as there  
are folks on the list.

  It has always been my opinion to break them in slowly for 50 - 100  
miles, varied speed etc. Then just drive the thing like you will next  
year and the year after that and so on. They will seat pretty good in  
the first miles, then just go.

Larry

On Apr 12, 2008, at 5:42 AM, Brad Fornal wrote:

> To help seat the rings, I am taking a 60 mile; one way trip, to  
> Denton this
> afternoon. I'll have a bite to eat, let it cool all the way down,  
> and drive
> it back home.
> What is the best suggested break in rpm? Or is there a variety of  
> speeds
> that makes it better.
> I will be taking the interstate, that has a speed limit of 70, if that
> matters any. If I need to break her in at lower speeds, I need to  
> know that
> as well.
> Also, my speedometer is bouncy. What usually causes that? Loose ends  
> at the
> transmission or speedometer head, lack of grease on the cable, or bad
> speedometer itself?
> When I put it on at the transmission, I didn't tighten it all the  
> way snug.
> To do that, I'd need to get the pliers after it, and I wasn't sure  
> that was
> the way to go.
>
> Thanks,
> Brad
>
> -- 
> DON JULIO 1942
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sat Apr 12 12:24:14 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:24:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Axel Question
In-Reply-To: <00a601c89cc4$cdf381f0$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
References: <00a601c89cc4$cdf381f0$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804121124w756e3a28g996b1fd48b6ef420@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, 3/8 fine thread studs.

>  I guess I need confirmation
>  that original axels should have 3/8 stud holes.

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Apr 12 12:52:19 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:52:19 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV50CD42F0FE3E2E0001CF8C8EE0@phx.gbl>

LOL....

I saw all the responsi you got and decided you needed an answer to your original question, supplemented by a "sideways"
answer as well, considering mixture is normally set as part of carb tuning process which is normally carried out without the air cleaners installed, thus allowing more easy access to the mixture nuts from the side.

For mixture strength check you are looking for a VERY momentary rpm gain before it drops off to same or slightly below set idle.
as the air valve is lifted no more than 1/8".

A hand-held analog read-out tach set to the 1,000 rpm scale comes in very handy for this check as you can "see" this momentary rise which you might have a tendency to miss from an otherwise noisey engine.

You might also review Tom Swift's  SU
Carb basics on YouTube, placing "University
Motors" in the searchbox. Very educational
and enlightening.

Regards! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: Bill L
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 12:59 PM
To: Robert E. Shlafer
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing

Hello Robert,

     THANX! that's the cleanest explaination yet... i can USE this....

     someone said.. to the right, clockwise is richer, BUT clockwise
     is to the LEFT ...

     clockwise RICH.. anticlockwise LEAN.. now i need a memnonic!

     maybe .... as time moves forward we get richer and fatter?
          time advances .. clockwise

     we were lean when we were younger?
          looking back anticlockwise?
-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
      * "I have had too many children," said Mary overbearingly.
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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Apr 12 12:57:12 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:57:12 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] WTB...Sunbeam Alpine
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV326099FD09D1EF95E856BC8EE0@phx.gbl>

Alpine's have such a distinctive, sexy exhaust note. Neat cars. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Apr 12 13:26:05 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:26:05 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Weber to SUs
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV188EC64A9CF6FBE7CF8D9C8EE0@phx.gbl>

No PCV means a return to a "vented" configuration which requires at least two 1/2 " ports to effectively relieve crankcase gasses/pressure and most especially when 
driven like you stole it.

Normally an upper port from the valve cover and a lower port via the "can" on the
timing cover. For those timing covers with no can, the old mech. fuel pump port will suffice. Actually, all three is a better bet.... with the fuel pump port being a mighty
1 incher.

I'd go with the early, simple tried and true "flying saucer" PCV set-up.....cheap, effective.....make you happy long time. 

Incidentally, if your 45 DCOE isn't returning decent mileage/fuel economy at 70 mph cruise on flat highway, even with ribcase ratios and 3.9, it probably needs re-calibration.

Mine was great on economy (AND performance) utilized as above on my PO'd VP3 cammed super-tuned (90 dynoed HP @ the wheels) '74 Spridget I used for commuting back and forth from Stamford to NY Metro airports prior to retirement from the increasingly  "unfriendly" skies. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Apr 12 13:33:40 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:33:40 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV9AA707C459297E9FDB6EAC8EE0@phx.gbl>

Well....wait'll we see what Labor Day brings,
Memorial Day notwithstanding.

Heard we had a huge find in North Dakota area,,,,as in billions of bbls?

(Osama is meanwhile laughing his cajones off...got us spending billions for offense and
defense re Islamic Global Terrorism as oil
goes beyond US$110bbl.)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Apr 12 13:42:22 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:42:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV9AA707C459297E9FDB6EAC8EE0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV9AA707C459297E9FDB6EAC8EE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4800AE2E.9360.124B123@dmg.bossig.com>

Cheapest around here...

Last night at 11:30 PM - Regular $3.48
This morning at 9:30 am - Regular $3.51

Same gas - same station !!

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sat Apr 12 13:47:26 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kate)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:47:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <4800AE2E.9360.124B123@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV9AA707C459297E9FDB6EAC8EE0@phx.gbl>
	<4800AE2E.9360.124B123@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <480111CE.90003@frontiernet.net>

The cheapest here in Elko is $3.28, with $.03 off per gallon if you have 
a Maverick card.

Kate

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Apr 12 13:58:53 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:58:53 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV50CD42F0FE3E2E0001CF8C8EE0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV50CD42F0FE3E2E0001CF8C8EE0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <192660384.20080412125853@pacifier.com>

Hello Robert,

     the reason i want to know isn't for tuning purposes... but THANX
     for that info too..

     heading to missouri we will be leaving from what is essentially
     SEA LEVEL and headed across the rocky mountains... most of the
     interstates across WYOMING are at nearly 7000 ft.. its a
     downhill run to DENVER from I-85! knowing this i want to be able
     to lean out the carbs if need be, and have to have a memnonic so
     i can do it 'on the fly'. .. just a flat or two, .. i'm
     thinking, and set it back after we come down....

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
      * "This is a delicious Golden Delicious," said Tom applaudingly.

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Apr 12 14:02:49 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:02:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <4800AE2E.9360.124B123@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <20080412200251.UACC28059.hrndva-omta03.mail.rr.com@BASEMENTDELL>

You're lucky-it seems we only go up in 10 cent increments here in Milwaukee.
$3.49 this morning

LBC content-

So I finally rebuilt my master cylinder.  It appears OK, but there will
probably be another month before I unpack the Sprite from its winter tarps
(snowing here today)

Any harm in not bench bleeding it and waiting until then?


Chris

Brookfield, WI
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Dave G.
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 2:42 PM
To: spridgets net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $

Cheapest around here...

Last night at 11:30 PM - Regular $3.48
This morning at 9:30 am - Regular $3.51

Same gas - same station !!

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.
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From dmeadow at juno.com  Sat Apr 12 14:03:14 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:03:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Axel Question
Message-ID: <20080412.150314.680.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

Mark,

7/16" studs is a common upgrade for a race car.  I've got 7/16" studs all
around on my racer.

Sounds like someone replaced the hubs with 3/8" studs after they were
done racing, which I can confirm is the stock setup.

I'm wondering what you've done in replacing the axles, though.  If the
prior ones were drilled for 7/16" studs and were used for racing, what
are the "new hard" axles you are replacing them with?  If someone raced
with the prior set, it seems they should already have been the later,
harder axles.  You can tell by looking at the splined end.  If there is a
groove cut, then they are the later axles.

David

On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:44:05 -0500 "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org> writes:
> I replaced my rear axels with new hard versions last night and I 
> found that 
> the old axels had bigger holes (7/16) for the wheel studs.  The 
> studs had 
> some rust on them that made the new axels a tight fit until I 
> cleaned them 
> up.  I wonder now if the old axels were drilled out for larger wheel 
> studs? 
> I have found other things on my car that lead me to think it was 
> raced at 
> one time or another before it was returned to the road.  The new 
> good axels 
> are installed and fit right with 3/8 studs.  I guess I need 
> confirmation 
> that original axels should have 3/8 stud holes.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mark
> Nashville
> http://www.arrestmered.com
> 58 "Bugeye"

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Apr 12 14:30:01 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:30:01 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <192660384.20080412125853@pacifier.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV50CD42F0FE3E2E0001CF8C8EE0@phx.gbl>,
	<192660384.20080412125853@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <4800B959.28182.15051E6@dmg.bossig.com>

Bill,

I've done that trip (in reverse) from Huntsviol AL ( 300ft) to SLC, UT (6,000ft)
Same roads only I did it in winter...
You may not need to do anything!!
I did not need to touch the SU's - even when passing Medicine Bow NP and 
Rawlings (over 10,000ft).. the SU's are a constant depression vacuum 
carburettor and did not need altitude compensation...

Unlike my Ex's V8 Jeep Cherokee which barely made it over the 'Hump' and 
was down to 2nd gear!!

What a whizz it was coming down the other side from Evanston into SLC -- 
braking all the way, 18-wheelers almost kissing your butt, and hoping I did not 
have to use any of the escape lanes!!!

A trip I still fondly remember   ;-))

On 12 Apr 2008 at 12:58, Bill L wrote:
>> heading to missouri we will be leaving from what is essentially
>>      SEA LEVEL and headed across the rocky mountains... most of the
>>      interstates across WYOMING are at nearly 7000 ft.. its a downhill
>>      run to DENVER from I-85! 


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Apr 12 14:46:26 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:46:26 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV6BE559858BF5A89941BD1C8EE0@phx.gbl>

Yep....flat + maybe another or 1/2 or so does sound about right.

As you climb higher, you'll probably notice the idle rpm drop off as the motor
runs progressively more rich (at idle) as you climb.

Restoring it to prior idle rpm by careful leaning the higher you go should pretty much do the trick over the whole range.

If you were gonna spend some time at 5.000'+ I'd recommend the "weak" needle as given in the manual, installing same as you climb through 3,000' or so. But for
temporary work, the above mentioned should be close enough for government work. Better SLIGHTY on the rich side going
uphill anyway unless ambient temp is pretty cool.  

Engjoy! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Apr 12 14:49:06 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 20:49:06 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV4C2BDD4947768728E52A3C8EE0@phx.gbl>

3.57 for CITGO 93 last week in Stamford, CT.
each lower grade 10 cents cheaper. Expect it will be higher with next delivery.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Apr 12 16:28:23 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:28:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
References: <BAY118-DAV50CD42F0FE3E2E0001CF8C8EE0@phx.gbl>,
	<192660384.20080412125853@pacifier.com>
	<4800B959.28182.15051E6@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <00f201c89cec$853e0bb0$0201a8c0@midget>

> I've done that trip (in reverse) from Huntsviol AL ( 300ft) to SLC, UT 
> (6,000ft)

Wow! My Spridgets don't really like to go that far in reverse ;-)
Lorry Denials 

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Sat Apr 12 17:30:57 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:30:57 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
References: <909996.75223.qm@web63504.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <014a01c89cf5$433ab2a0$6501a8c0@shop>

<<I don't know much about sealants >>

NO "sealants" are used on Carb(s) mounting gaskets, folks.  NEVER!!

Ed

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Apr 12 16:39:51 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:39:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <00f201c89cec$853e0bb0$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <BAY118-DAV50CD42F0FE3E2E0001CF8C8EE0@phx.gbl>,
	<00f201c89cec$853e0bb0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <4800D7C7.3132.1C73013@dmg.bossig.com>

OUCH!!!! - I left myself open for that one....    ;-))

On 12 Apr 2008 at 17:28, David Lieb wrote:

>> > I've done that trip (in reverse) from Huntsviol AL ( 300ft) to SLC,
>> > UT (6,000ft)
>> 
>> Wow! My Spridgets don't really like to go that far in reverse ;-)
>> Lorry Denials 


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Apr 12 17:13:36 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:13:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Two more questions
In-Reply-To: <191273349.20080412094735@pacifier.com>
References: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>
	<1401450874.20080412073523@pacifier.com>
	<e98d88090804120845w68bd4740j86fdf81090fc7805@mail.gmail.com>
	<191273349.20080412094735@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <48014220.4060104@comcast.net>

Bill L wrote:
> Hello Brad,
>
>              i had a bouncy speedo...
>              replaced the cable..
>              i had a bouncy speedo
>              replaced speedo with another
>              i had a bouncy speedo
>              replaced speedo with YET ANOTEHR
>              i had a bouncy speedo
>              replaced the tranny with a 5 speed
>              i HAVE A STABLE SPEEDO.
>
>
>   
Hey, I had that same problem, mine was a semi bad plastic speedo drive 
on the tranny.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Apr 12 17:34:21 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:34:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Two more questions
In-Reply-To: <48014220.4060104@comcast.net>
References: <e98d88090804120242t67a328e6l910a34266ec1686d@mail.gmail.com>
	<1401450874.20080412073523@pacifier.com>
	<e98d88090804120845w68bd4740j86fdf81090fc7805@mail.gmail.com>
	<191273349.20080412094735@pacifier.com> <48014220.4060104@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <3210644027.20080412163421@pacifier.com>

Hello,

       my thinking to get the speedo to work was that is was a
       transmission problem. i had heard that you could get a
       screwdriver and a hammer and kinda smash the thing while still
       in the car but for a proper fix, the tranny had to come out to
       replace that plastic gear drive... and as long as the tranny
       has to come, WHY put it back, when Paul A. lives less than an
       hour away with 5 speed trannys and kits, and tools! as soon as
       second gear started to "grunch"... well now there were  TWO
       problems with the thing... it HAD to GO!

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403

From nory1 at adelphia.net  Sat Apr 12 21:30:02 2008
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:30:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
Message-ID: <8A55BEFC-E62D-46EE-BDAA-F28CCF6FDBCE@adelphia.net>

I know E-types are worth a lot, but is this mess really worth  
$12,000????

http://tinyurl.com/4opyaw

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sat Apr 12 23:16:56 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:16:56 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
In-Reply-To: <8A55BEFC-E62D-46EE-BDAA-F28CCF6FDBCE@adelphia.net>
References: <8A55BEFC-E62D-46EE-BDAA-F28CCF6FDBCE@adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <E760B977-16C7-4DC7-9963-21ED4CA3229A@phillymgclub.com>

Guess so, it has 31 bids to get it there. Next bid meets reserve.

I wouldn't  pay that for it tho.

Larry

On Apr 12, 2008, at 11:30 PM, Nory wrote:

> I know E-types are worth a lot, but is this mess really worth
> $12,000????
>
> http://tinyurl.com/4opyaw
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arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in  
sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally  
worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 12 23:36:54 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:36:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
In-Reply-To: <E760B977-16C7-4DC7-9963-21ED4CA3229A@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <90782.3970.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

"I wouldn't pay that for it tho."

   
  But hey, looks like you get a free Datsun Z-car engine in the deal... (at least if memory serves me well)
   - David
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Apr 13 04:28:05 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:28:05 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Can't color match Sprites?
In-Reply-To: <994031.97495.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <205cef430804080525r4d3843f6uaf53f3b3df15181@mail.gmail.com>
	<994031.97495.qm@web30507.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804130328s74d1b8dak409ea04e618cf872@mail.gmail.com>

Cool I'll check Norwoods in Long Branch.
Lin

On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 9:52 PM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Lin,
> I don't know about Maaco in particular, but the local
> paint shops have always done just fine matching colors
> using the hooded camera thingy to take a pic of the
> paint followed by a download to the paint computer.
>
> Ron
>
> --- Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > List,
> >
> > I found this post on the britishcarforum.com
> > regarding the inability to
> > color match our Sprites any thoughts? I was going to
> > have someone perhaps
> > Macco use their color gun to get a close mix what do
> > you guys think?
> >
> > Linda
> >
>
>
>
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Apr 13 04:40:14 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:40:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye bonnet years
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804050748q6e3b6c3dq4eccd66e33daecb5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804050541g38d8c4c6o22e7933f6ce7b839@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910804050710w2f15a2ectcb8b5a621f639efd@mail.gmail.com>
	<5f00d9910804050748q6e3b6c3dq4eccd66e33daecb5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804130340m7348c78u236499b0666d5fbe@mail.gmail.com>

I feel silly asking but what does RWA, SWA mean?
Lin

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 10:48 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Change that RWA to SWA.
>
> > Do a Frank and pick up a nice 71-74 body and put that bonnet on it.
> >  The back end is different but the Bugeye bonnets look funny on RWA
> >  cars, IMHO.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Apr 13 04:46:47 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:46:47 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
In-Reply-To: <8A55BEFC-E62D-46EE-BDAA-F28CCF6FDBCE@adelphia.net>
References: <8A55BEFC-E62D-46EE-BDAA-F28CCF6FDBCE@adelphia.net>
Message-ID: <205cef430804130346u4aefe78dh737fb26a8e6f6325@mail.gmail.com>

Nory,
I don't know much about the E's but perhaps it is rare because of the foot
wells vs the flat floor comments in the q&a section.
Lin

On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM, Nory <nory1 at adelphia.net> wrote:

> I know E-types are worth a lot, but is this mess really worth
> $12,000????
>
> http://tinyurl.com/4opyaw
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Apr 13 05:00:01 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:00:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Soft top
In-Reply-To: <00ab01c89b88$eabbc190$6600a8c0@dave>
References: <fbc9308f0804101038j66015019y923f63f8803d6da7@mail.gmail.com>
	<00ab01c89b88$eabbc190$6600a8c0@dave>
Message-ID: <205cef430804130400u4283b104r7cabd232769a6498@mail.gmail.com>

David,
Good to know. I have heard of Robbins but not Crown. Where are the Crown
tops found?
Lin

On Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 12:02 AM, David Riker <davriker at nwi.net> wrote:

> About 5 years ago, I bought a very expensive cloth top with zip out rear
> window from LBC car co.  When I received it, I was impressed with
> everything
> but the plastic windows.  They felt thin and cheap.  My fears were
> accurate,
> as in the first 6 months, they began to yellow.  The top is kept down, and
> the car is always garaged except when driving, which has been no more than
> 15,000 miles in 5 years.  This spring when I went to raise the top, the
> side
> plastic window cracked.  The plastic on the Robbins tops, and the Crown
> tops
> is much thicker and I have had them last 8-10 years with no problem.
> David Riker
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Bastedo" <rbastedo at gmail.com>
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:38 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Soft top
>
>
> > Yes, I recently received and fitted one from Prestige.
> > http://www.prestigeautotrim.com/usa/usa/tops/midget_hoods.htm
> >
> > I chose SV vinyl with a zip out rear window.
> >
> > They were out of stock but made one within a week and shipped it from
> > Liverpool to me in WA state for less than I would have paid a local
> > provider. I had mine within 2 weeks of ordering.
> >
> > The quality is great, the zip out rear window is a very nice option.
> That
> > is
> > to say it was done very well and professionally and looks / operates
> > great.
> > The fit was perfect, and little touches like including all needed
> > fasteners
> > and pre cutting the holes for the fasteners but not installing them so
> as
> > to
> > not mar the finish during shipment were greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Rick Bastedo
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Apr 13 05:00:47 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:00:47 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] LIFE SAVING...Inflammatory Breast Cancer
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10804101119y7602a1a0w1260ad47b47f7d7c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2ad6c6b10804101119y7602a1a0w1260ad47b47f7d7c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804130400i33d2ecfduc20f7eed7e5cb4a1@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Herb,
Lin

On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 2:19 PM, WFO Herb <froggi60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Guys & Gals,
>
> I knew nothing of this type of breast cancer until a lady friend sent this
> video.  Perhaps, like me, you've never heard of Inflammatory Breast
> Cancer...but it's deadly.
>
> I have two adult daughters, a mother and many female friends and
> acquaintances and I want nothing more than for each of them to live
> "cancer
> free".
>
> And I'm sure you feel the same.  Pass this on to everyone you know...men
> and
> women so they will pass it on as well.
>
> Herb
> P.S. If you are offended by my sending this...TS!!!
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s9_UrVtc6c
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Apr 13 05:11:36 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:11:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] POR Fuel tank stuff
In-Reply-To: <c53.2fef447e.352e7457@aol.com>
References: <c53.2fef447e.352e7457@aol.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804130411r289e5ca6vcdee1ea497fa3b20@mail.gmail.com>

Robert,
I'm going to skip the treatment and go with a new tank I found on the Bus
Depot.com for less than $90.
Lin

On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 3:34 PM, <RampantNM at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 4/5/2008 7:18:06 AM Mountain Daylight Time,
> spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:
>
> can  anyone tell me if
> they have had any success with this stuff
>
>
>
> Linda, I've never used it, but I'd contact POR and ask how it reacts to
> ethanol and the MBwhatever stuff the Kalifornians are putting in fuel.
>  Gas  is
> gas is not true anymore and what once worked great may not work now.
>
> Regards,
>
> Robert B. Houston
>
> 74.5 MGBGT
> 73 MG  Midget
>
> As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
> carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed,
> perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced
> hands,
> the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and
> adjusted as
> described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.
>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sun Apr 13 05:26:36 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:26:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Not LBC .............66 VW bus bumpers wanted front &
 rear any condition
Message-ID: <205cef430804130426h305195c5nd7a1bdb63c143c7b@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I found out that all Split Screen VW's are over priced and so are the parts.
The rear bumper especially is ridiculously overpriced at $250 all rusted and
dented. So I am going to try and find a set for my 66 bus from a non VW
person. Any leads are appreciated. I hope to have her look like this
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=560093

Thanks Linda

62 California Sprite (Pinky)
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Apr 13 06:07:49 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:07:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye bonnet years
References: <205cef430804050541g38d8c4c6o22e7933f6ce7b839@mail.gmail.com><5f00d9910804050710w2f15a2ectcb8b5a621f639efd@mail.gmail.com><5f00d9910804050748q6e3b6c3dq4eccd66e33daecb5@mail.gmail.com>
	<205cef430804130340m7348c78u236499b0666d5fbe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <052a01c89d5e$fec9bde0$6401a8c0@Larry>

RWA = Round Wheel Arch  Late '71 - '74  

SWA = Square Wheel Arch


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: "derf" <derf247 at gmail.com>
Cc: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 5:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye bonnet years


I feel silly asking but what does RWA, SWA mean?
Lin

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 10:48 AM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Change that RWA to SWA.
>
> > Do a Frank and pick up a nice 71-74 body and put that bonnet on it.
> >  The back end is different but the Bugeye bonnets look funny on RWA
> >  cars, IMHO.
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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 06:37:50 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:37:50 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay XK-E
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV6B858543A19C1DC1F8D5DC8E90@phx.gbl>

"I wouldn't pay that for it though"

Pretty rare around here, anyway.

Depends entirely how much rust there is, how much of the work you can do yourself and/or if you've got about 40k or so to give to a pro! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 06:42:00 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:42:00 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Two more questions
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV713A1A5B3C28732ABD2EDC8E90@phx.gbl>

"Bouncy speedo"

Replaced the plastic tranny gear drive less than 5k ago....worked smoothly for 4.000 miles....than began bouncing again before going to "0".

Chinese part, obviously.

The hell with it.....don't need no steeenking speedo! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From dmeadow at juno.com  Sun Apr 13 06:43:37 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:43:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
Message-ID: <20080413.074337.4092.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

The flat floor E-Types are worth a bit more.  I've got one.  However,
this one isn't a flat floor, according to the seller.

This is a easily a $100k+ restoration effort.  The car could be sold for
$120k or more once it is done, so the economics are thin.  Looks like
there is some interest from the UK, where they are much more adept at
bringing these things back to life.  With the dollar weak, maybe it makes
more economic sense there.

David

On Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:46:47 -0400 "Linda Grunthaner"
<grunthaner at gmail.com> writes:
> Nory,
> I don't know much about the E's but perhaps it is rare because of 
> the foot
> wells vs the flat floor comments in the q&a section.
> Lin
> 
> On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 11:30 PM, Nory <nory1 at adelphia.net> wrote:
> 
> > I know E-types are worth a lot, but is this mess really worth
> > $12,000????
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/4opyaw

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 07:01:20 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:01:20 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV45233E22D0525D4CC4FFAC8E90@phx.gbl>

$100K eh??! Well, you own one so you ought to know, David.

They ARE beautiful machines! :)_

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sun Apr 13 07:20:13 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:20:13 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
Message-ID: <01bc01c89d69$1b42aae0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>

Reserve's met, it's up to $13,500. Insane, if you ask me...
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Larry Macy [lmacy at phillymgclub.com]
Sent: 4/13/2008 1:16:56 AM
To: nory1 at adelphia.net
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag 

Guess so, it has 31 bids to get it there. Next bid meets reserve. 

I wouldn't pay that for it tho. 

Larry 

On Apr 12, 2008, at 11:30 PM, Nory wrote: 

> I know E-types are worth a lot, but is this mess really worth 
> $12,000???? 
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/4opyaw 
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Keep your top down and your chin up. 

Declare your Independence, Bring your MG to MG 2008 
Valley Forge, PA June 26-29, 2008 
http://mg2008.com 

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. 
lmacy at phillymgclub.com 
Board Member at Large 
Philadelphia MG Club 


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of 
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Apr 13 07:25:09 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:25:09 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV45233E22D0525D4CC4FFAC8E90@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV45233E22D0525D4CC4FFAC8E90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <E068E46E-10A2-49D0-BEDD-D2188B274A6E@phillymgclub.com>

I actually beg to disagree. IMHO the E-Type is an odd looking duck.  
Want's to be a swan, but failed, and failed badly. Long nose, longer  
than needs be, wheels stuck a foot inside the wheel wells (which, IMHO  
is the worst design element on the car), Can't possibly work on the  
damn thing. Way overpriced new and worse now-a-days. I could go on,  
but I expect I will be severely abused.

Just not my cuppa tea, I have no interest in an E-Type. I think a big  
healey looks better, but I think that is a design gone badly wrong as  
well.

To all the E-Type lovers out there, sorry, but that's my opinion.

Larry

On Apr 13, 2008, at 9:01 AM, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:

> $100K eh??! Well, you own one so you ought to know, David.
>
> They ARE beautiful machines! :)_
>
> Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sun Apr 13 07:39:14 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:39:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
References: <BAY118-DAV45233E22D0525D4CC4FFAC8E90@phx.gbl>
	<E068E46E-10A2-49D0-BEDD-D2188B274A6E@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <012c01c89d6b$e886f7c0$0201a8c0@midget>

>I actually beg to disagree. IMHO the E-Type is an odd looking duck.
> Want's to be a swan, but failed, and failed badly.

Larry,
At least one of us agrees with you. Especially about the tracking width. 
Never have understood that. The extra width of the car accomplishes nothing 
positive with that narrow little track. The E-Type coupe is an even stranger 
duck. I have read Peter Egans' Side Glance articles about women swooning 
over his E-Type coupe and figured he must have a great fiction career 
awaiting him someday.
David Lieb 

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 07:42:54 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:42:54 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV780683F3E7FC970AB3D0DC8E90@phx.gbl>

"Do not need altitude compensation"

Hmmmm....
than why the rich and weak needles, Dave?

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 08:05:32 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:05:32 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV692FD1DBFAC9946BEB7CBC8E90@phx.gbl>

I think the E-type has a gorgeous body.

Back when I was kid, my boss had one and I drove it many times between his stores in
Stamford and Mt. Kisco, NY. Winding country road between the two once out of the towns proper.

Car went like and handled like a dream. Loved that car....BRG with black interior with chrome WW. Gorgeous machine.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 08:06:39 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:06:39 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV29ADE86208E1A78A5A24DC8E90@phx.gbl>

No begging required! 

Different strokes for different folks (at different times).

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 08:08:15 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:08:15 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV3545B33C1BA954D5C27ECC8E90@phx.gbl>

"Insane........."

"One man's poison..........." :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Apr 13 08:40:59 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:40:59 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV780683F3E7FC970AB3D0DC8E90@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV780683F3E7FC970AB3D0DC8E90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4801B90B.28874.184CA4@dmg.bossig.com>

On 13 Apr 2008 at 13:42, Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
>> "Do not need altitude compensation"
>> 
>> Hmmmm....
>> than why the rich and weak needles, Dave?

I don't know the answer to that one....  ;-\
I never got that deep into tuning... I just use the little pin on the side and a 
colortune...
I only know the beast ran well all the way on that trip... even at -20F!!

Maybe I was just lucky  <Grin>

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 09:12:11 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:12:11 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV90EE263FD84F6EA2AEC65C8E90@phx.gbl>

Well...

I think there's a reason for those different
recommended needles for the stock engine in the factory manuals or they wouldn't bother listing them? 

(Then again, they're British so maybe they would!. :).

The SU is a "constant VELOCITY" carb.

"Volume" increases as air valve rises
but "density" of air depends upon "density" altitude (pressure altitude corrected for temperature....they haven't found a way to correct for relative humidity far as I know).

So a cubic foot of air at 5.000 feet contains
less "air molecules" than a cubic foot of air
at sea level. 

Layman's terms..."what it all means".......

Here's what Burlen told me: "Weak" needle
is basically for motors run at/over density altitudes of 3.000'.

"Rich" needle for "drive it like you stole it"
WOT/redline types, or if you're running lower than recommended octane (combustion cooling) or maybe you're running slightly higher than stock compression ratio or added a header and maybe free-flow air filters, etc.

Anyhow, that's what they told me. Do I 
"know". No. My area of expertise is safe civilian airplane driving within a controlled civilian environment. 

Always willing to learn though and welcome
knowledge, remarks from others 'cause maybe I heard wrong or misunderstood.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 13 09:14:13 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:14:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
In-Reply-To: <012c01c89d6b$e886f7c0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <936692.31775.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
> At least one of us agrees with you. Especially about

At least one disagrees. I also had the pleasure of
having one given to me for a month to "please put
miles on it", and it was by far the nicest all around
car I've driven. Like a Lotus, it shrinks around you
as you drive it, and the straight 6 was like a freight
train with a wild side. And the sound.....(insert
Homer Simpson pleasure noises here). I personally
believe the automotive design world would be a better
place if in 1961 they rolled out the E-Type and
everyone said "yup, that's it. No point in trying to
improve THAT. We're done." The guy who bought my BGT
has a C-Type (no, that's not a typo) and that doesn't
suck either.

Enjoying my first day off since February (maybe we'll
color Easter eggs a few weeks late),
 
Ron
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 09:29:51 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:29:51 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV4D528A865F7DCE3F45803C8E90@phx.gbl>

"Shrinks around you as you drive it"

Purrfect! :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 13 10:07:17 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:07:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Good method on removing old windshied / body seal
Message-ID: <947312.70460.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

  Any good method for removing / replacing windshield/bodsy seal. I've got a windshield I need to change out. Gasket on old windshield appears to be in really fine shape. Have a new gasket but have read lots of stories about them not fitting well. Any tips on removing / saving a windshield gasket. 


Jim Gruber
Bugsy '68 Bugeye Sprite
Cincinnati, OH
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Sun Apr 13 10:23:37 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kate)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:23:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Good method on removing old windshied / body  seal
In-Reply-To: <947312.70460.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <947312.70460.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <48023389.6090800@frontiernet.net>

Try some cooking oil. It won't hurt the rubber like petroleum products 
will, and it helps it slide right off.

Kate


James Gruber wrote:
>   Any good method for removing / replacing windshield/bodsy seal. 

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Apr 13 10:33:20 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:33:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Good method on removing old windshied / body seal
In-Reply-To: <48023389.6090800@frontiernet.net>
References: <947312.70460.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<48023389.6090800@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <4801D360.26306.7F2699@dmg.bossig.com>

For lubricating before re-fitting, try a product called "Udder Butter", 
available from your local farm supply house....
It does not cause any damage to the seal compound!!

On 13 Apr 2008 at 9:23, Kate wrote:
>> Try some cooking oil. It won't hurt the rubber like petroleum products
>> will, and it helps it slide right off.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 13 10:40:28 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:40:28 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Good method on removing old windshied / body  seal
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV74D154BF60DF7B2B18D71C8E90@phx.gbl>

Hi, Kate... :)

Soapy water? 

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Apr 13 11:04:18 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:04:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Early Spridget switches
Message-ID: <e98d88090804131004o7b594adek1822128be3069c1@mail.gmail.com>

I am looking for an early Spridget Lucas switch. This is the toggle switch,
used for the single speed wiper control in the Midget MkI, or the Sprite
MkII.
I had two of them, but they didn't work well. I took them apart and made one
good one. If you have any broken ones, I would be thankful to get them. The
plastic switch lever on mine is good, but I am in dire need of the internal
bits.
This switch is the 3/4 by 5/8 switch, not the larger ones that they used in
the roll up window cars.
I can supply photos if that would help.

Thank you,
Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From tinydog at snet.net  Sun Apr 13 11:21:48 2008
From: tinydog at snet.net (tinydog at snet.net)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:21:48 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
In-Reply-To: <E068E46E-10A2-49D0-BEDD-D2188B274A6E@phillymgclub.com>
References: <BAY118-DAV45233E22D0525D4CC4FFAC8E90@phx.gbl>
	<E068E46E-10A2-49D0-BEDD-D2188B274A6E@phillymgclub.com>
Message-ID: <041320081721.6897.4802412C0002B00B00001AF122230647629B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>

tinydog sez:
If the E-type and Big Healey were "designs gone badly wrong", then that puts the rubber-bumper Midget and MGB in a whole new light.


-------------- Original message from Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com>: -------------- 


> I actually beg to disagree. IMHO the E-Type is an odd looking duck. 
> Want's to be a swan, but failed, and failed badly. Long nose, longer 
> than needs be, wheels stuck a foot inside the wheel wells (which, IMHO 
> is the worst design element on the car), Can't possibly work on the 
> damn thing. Way overpriced new and worse now-a-days. I could go on, 
> but I expect I will be severely abused. 
> 
> Just not my cuppa tea, I have no interest in an E-Type. I think a big 
> healey looks better, but I think that is a design gone badly wrong as 
> well. 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Apr 13 12:23:43 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:23:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations  (Part 1)
Message-ID: <060701c89d93$81d76730$6401a8c0@Larry>

Charles Navarro from LN Engineering gave his tech session at our car club
yesterday.

One of the things he said about the modern oils is that, in addition to
lower levels of Zinc and Phosphorous, they are using calcium sulfate
detergents.  The wear rate with these detergents is much higher, but they
last longer contributing to the longer drain intervals many car companies
are now calling for.

Without getting into too much of the technical stuff, he said the amount of
Zn and P needed is dependant on valve spring pressures and that we should
ideally be using a minimum of 1200 ppm up to around 1450 to 1500 ppm for our
stock cars.  Using more than that will do no good and, at very high levels,
will start fouling plugs.  The moly additives are good, especially for race
motors, and the Boron additives work only in conjunction with high levels of
Zn and P.  He said we should definitely be using the same oil with high
levels of Zn and P in our trannies as we do in our motors.

Of the DIY additives, he likes GM's EOS the best and said that the recently
re-introduced product has the same levels of Zn and P as the old stuff --
they just changed the color and made it stink.  The STP additives rank as
the blue bottle being pretty lame, the red bottle has a bit more and the new
white bottle (oil stabilizer) has the most.  The STP white bottle has about
as much as halfway between the STP blue bottle and the GM EOS.

As to ZDDPlus, he said he doesn't trust it.  He hasn't tested it, but, when
it first came out, they called him looking for an endorsement and asking him
to sell it.  When he started asking them technical questions, they couldn't
answer him.  He figures that this is just a few guys that bought up some
pure ZDDP, diluted the hell out of it and are trying to cash in.  He is not
saying it is necessarily a bad product -- just that these guys don't really
know what they are doing.  They are just marketing people without an
engineering department.


To be continued.... 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Apr 13 12:24:48 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:24:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations  (Part 2)
Message-ID: <060a01c89d93$a8aea3f0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Continued...

Charles also said that he doesn't think it is a good idea to raise the Zn
and P levels more than around 200 ppm or so with DIY additives as you are
changing the chemistry of your oil when you do that.  He said it is much
better to just buy the correct oil in the first place that has been put
together by the people who actually know what they are doing.

He likes Brad Penn and Swepco 306.  (By the way, for you racers, he said the
Swepco rated a little higher on the dyno than the Brad Penn.)  Amalie is the
same stuff as Brad Penn.  You will probably need to mail order these unless
your local HiPo engine builders or hot rod shop carries them.  For break-in
oils, he likes Brad Penn and Joe Gibbs.  They have very low detergent
levels, though, so change them after about 100 miles, 200 max.  The Castrol
HD 30 should be OK for break-in, too, and cheaper and easier to find.  (They
have it at my local Wal-Mart.)

Charles also said that the motorcycle oils are also good.  They are still
formulated for flat tappets and have good levels of Zn and P and don't have
the calcium detergents.  Acceptable ones are Mobil One V-Twin, Royal Purple
Max Cycle, and Amsoil Harley.  He said that Amsoil, despite their marketing
methods, puts out a good oil.   The MC oils have a lower total base number
(TBN) -- which is the amount of alkalinity available to deal with acids in
your oil.  The Brad Penn has a very high TBN.

He said that virtually none of the oils carried in AutoZone or Puke Boys,
etc. is any good anymore.  Lots of these companies are re-formulating their
oils on a regular basis and not saying so on their labels.  Anything that
says "ashless anti-wear technology", or similar, is poison -- stay away.
The old stand bys like Pennzoil VR-1 and Castrol GTX are no good anymore.
The Pennzoil VR-1 that is not street legal , like most, but not all, racing
oils has good levels of Zn and P, but very little detergent.  That is fine
if you are racing and changing your oil after every weekend.  That won't
work on your normal street car.

As to oil changes, he said that cars with carbs and 4 to 5 quart oil
capacities should be changed at 2500 miles.  With FI, you can go to 3000.

He also gave us some insight into oil filters.  He likes WIX, NAPA Gold,
Mobil 1 and K&N Gold.  He said Fram absolutely sucks and that Purolator,
while filtering very well, restricts flow too much.   Mann, if you can find
them, are also good.



Larry Daniels

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Apr 13 12:29:01 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:29:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: Guest Speaker on Oil
 Formulations (LONG)
In-Reply-To: <05c801c89d8d$a0f305d0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<05c801c89d8d$a0f305d0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <7b4a14bba1512a797a.20080413112901.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Larry,
     Did he say the 15/40 Brad Penn oil or the 20/50 racing Brad Penn is
what we should use in our cars?  LN Engineering sells both and more
inexpensive than I can find other places on the web.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


> He likes Brad Penn and Swepco 306.



> Larry Daniels

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Apr 13 12:34:09 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:34:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: Guest Speaker on Oil
 Formulations (LONG)
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>   
	<05c801c89d8d$a0f305d0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<7b4a14bba1512a797a.20080413112901.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <063301c89d94$f70cc8f0$6401a8c0@Larry>

The 20w50.  We put this session on with our Brit Car Club in conjunction with
the local Porsche club and the 356 club.  The Porsche guys brought one of
their favorite custom painters along who also sells this oil.  I picked up 2
cases from him @ $47.50 ea.


Larry


----- Original Message -----
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Cc: Spridgets List ; mg-mgb at yahoogroups.com ; MG List ; bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: Bugeye Group..... Re: Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations (LONG)


Larry,
Did he say the 15/40 Brad Penn oil or the 20/50 racing Brad Penn is
what we should use in our cars? LN Engineering sells both and more
inexpensive than I can find other places on the web.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

> He likes Brad Penn and Swepco 306.

> Larry Daniels
>
>
>



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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Apr 13 12:42:47 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:42:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: Guest Speaker on Oil
 Formulations (LONG)
In-Reply-To: <063301c89d94$f70cc8f0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>   
	<05c801c89d8d$a0f305d0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<7b4a14bba1512a797a.20080413112901.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<063301c89d94$f70cc8f0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <20c58a5831aa59a3ca204a2a.20080413114247.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Thanks Larry.  I found a local distributor of Brad Penn oils here in Long
Beach, California.  KRS Distributing at 1520 Oregon Avenue, Long Beach, CA
(562) 437-2310 sells it, just ask for Travis.  Supposedly B&T Performance
Engine Balancing in Laverne, CA also sells it, but I have not checked on
them yet.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


Larry Daniels
> The 20w50.  We put this session on with our Brit Car Club in conjunction
> with the local Porsche club and the 356 club.  The Porsche guys brought
> one of their favorite custom painters along who also sells this oil.  I
> picked up 2 cases from him @ $47.50 ea.
>
>
> Larry
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com
> To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Spridgets List ; mg-mgb at yahoogroups.com ; MG List ;
> bugeye at yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 1:29 PM
> Subject: Re: Bugeye Group..... Re: Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations
> (LONG)
>
>
> Larry,
> Did he say the 15/40 Brad Penn oil or the 20/50 racing Brad Penn is
> what we should use in our cars? LN Engineering sells both and more
> inexpensive than I can find other places on the web.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
>> He likes Brad Penn and Swepco 306.
>
>> Larry Daniels
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Sun Apr 13 13:00:10 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:00:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Formulations 50WT
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>  
	<05c801c89d8d$a0f305d0$6401a8c0@Larry><7b4a14bba1512a797a.20080413112901.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com><063301c89d94$f70cc8f0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<20c58a5831aa59a3ca204a2a.20080413114247.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <019f01c89d98$9a16bb70$0600a8c0@Dell9200>

I see that the Brad Penn oils are available in a straight 50W, anybody using 
it instead of the 20W50 as a summer oil?

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Apr 13 14:06:35 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:06:35 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
In-Reply-To: <936692.31775.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <936692.31775.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BA3CE958-BE78-45D7-8A55-BAB3A3151B69@phillymgclub.com>

Ron, you will note I said nothing about the driving of one, I have  
never had the pleasure. I hear they are great cars to drive, but in my  
opinion, they are nothing to look at.

That bit about sticking the wheels 2 feet inside the wings was a BAD  
call, IMHO. looks like they tried to graft a swoopy body on a go cart.  
They may drive like a dream (and I have heard other opinions about  
that), but they have no looks.

Again it is just my opinion, nothing else in here matters. It is all  
about an opinion.

Larry

On Apr 13, 2008, at 11:14 AM, Ron Soave wrote:

> --- David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
>> At least one of us agrees with you. Especially about
>
> At least one disagrees. I also had the pleasure of
> having one given to me for a month to "please put
> miles on it", and it was by far the nicest all around
> car I've driven. Like a Lotus, it shrinks around you
> as you drive it, and the straight 6 was like a freight
> train with a wild side. And the sound.....(insert
> Homer Simpson pleasure noises here). I personally
> believe the automotive design world would be a better
> place if in 1961 they rolled out the E-Type and
> everyone said "yup, that's it. No point in trying to
> improve THAT. We're done." The guy who bought my BGT
> has a C-Type (no, that's not a typo) and that doesn't
> suck either.
>
> Enjoying my first day off since February (maybe we'll
> color Easter eggs a few weeks late),
>
> Ron
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Sun Apr 13 14:13:27 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:13:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
In-Reply-To: <041320081721.6897.4802412C0002B00B00001AF122230647629B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>
References: <BAY118-DAV45233E22D0525D4CC4FFAC8E90@phx.gbl>
	<E068E46E-10A2-49D0-BEDD-D2188B274A6E@phillymgclub.com>
	<041320081721.6897.4802412C0002B00B00001AF122230647629B0A02D29B0A029CBF02070A0D089C070006@att.net>
Message-ID: <3A6BC210-E06A-4B75-8745-313E7748A1B4@phillymgclub.com>

Well tinydog, if you like tiny dogs, then I see your point. If you  
look at the profile of a RB Midget, it has a nice flow to it. I never  
said it was the best. THe RB MGB's on the other hand are a bad attempt  
to graft something onto a pretty decent style. But it also has the  
wheels stuck a foot inside.

I like the older Spridgets, but I think they have the front end cut  
off, kinda like a modern SUV. I am only speaking about profile, from  
about any other angle (and on a RB Midget, the rear is the worst), a  
Spridget has a "design follows function" ideal to it.

Larry

On Apr 13, 2008, at 1:21 PM, tinydog at snet.net wrote:

> tinydog sez:
> If the E-type and Big Healey were "designs gone badly wrong", then  
> that puts the rubber-bumper Midget and MGB in a whole new light.
>
>
> -------------- Original message from Larry Macy <lmacy at phillymgclub.com 
> >: --------------
>
>
>> I actually beg to disagree. IMHO the E-Type is an odd looking duck.
>> Want's to be a swan, but failed, and failed badly. Long nose, longer
>> than needs be, wheels stuck a foot inside the wheel wells (which,  
>> IMHO
>> is the worst design element on the car), Can't possibly work on the
>> damn thing. Way overpriced new and worse now-a-days. I could go on,
>> but I expect I will be severely abused.
>>
>> Just not my cuppa tea, I have no interest in an E-Type. I think a big
>> healey looks better, but I think that is a design gone badly wrong as
>> well.
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78 Midget

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Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
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Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club

One of these days, you'll look back on all this, and plow into a  
parked car.



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From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Apr 13 14:40:44 2008
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:40:44 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Desirable '67 Sprites
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV30014B1208BF968456A40D4E90@phx.gbl>

'67 was last year of pre-emissions motors here in the States, anyway.

Most '67's also had the Cooper
S mechanical advance dizzy also, #40819
along with the very effective and simple
"flying saucer" intake manifold mounted
PCV valve. Works good, lasts long time.

Some '67's also came with a forged steel cranks (or so the books say)
considering this was the year of the initial ("early")
"thin-wall" blocks.

CapBob

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Sun Apr 13 15:15:07 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:15:07 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Desirable '67 Sprites
Message-ID: <30448307.1208121307655.JavaMail.root@wmvirt88>

I don't know what the subject was that started these comments but here's some stuff that I know:

1) '67 was last year of pre-emissions motors here in the States, anyway.

Yes, the early 67s were 1098s and the late 67s had the pre-smog 1275. 

2) Most '67's also had the Cooper S mechanical advance dizzy also, #40819 along with the very effective and simple "flying saucer" intake manifold mounted PCV valve. Works good, lasts long time. 

Don't know about the dizzy on the 1098s but all of the pre-smog 1275s had the mechanical only dizzy. The gulp valve came on both engines.

3) Some '67's also came with a forged steel cranks (or so the books say) considering this was the year of the initial ("early") "thin-wall" blocks.

The pre-smog 1275 had the cross drilled crank that was nitrided. The smog model 1275s had tuftrided cranks.

The pre-smog 1275s also had the Cooper S rods and a better cam profile than those that followed. It was also the highest rated HP engine in the spridgets and it got really good gas milage... 

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget
1963 TR-4 junker

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sun Apr 13 16:02:04 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:02:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Formulations 50WT
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry> 
	<05c801c89d8d$a0f305d0$6401a8c0@Larry><7b4a14bba1512a797a.20080413112901.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com><063301c89d94$f70cc8f0$6401a8c0@Larry><20c58a5831aa59a3ca204a2a.20080413114247.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<019f01c89d98$9a16bb70$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <066a01c89db2$02880fb0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Mark, he did say that straight weights are OK for racing, but didn't think 
much of them for regular street use because they are only recommended in 
such a narrow temperature band.


Larry


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org>
To: <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:00 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Formulations 50WT


I see that the Brad Penn oils are available in a straight 50W, anybody using
it instead of the 20W50 as a summer oil?
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From pdx.pete at verizon.net  Sun Apr 13 16:19:48 2008
From: pdx.pete at verizon.net (Peter Shull)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:19:48 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Identifying a Pre-Smog '67 1275 ?
Message-ID: <004c01c89db4$7cb37930$72026f47@DBKF4T81>

I have a 1275 engine that has been sitting around my place for quite some time
now. To my untrained / uneducated eye the engine flange seems thinner than
those I've seen on other 1275's. Unfortunately, I don't have another engine to
compare it to right now. The engine no longer has an engine tag.

At one point in time I did take a look at the casting number on the head but
can no longer remember what it was.

Any other hints as to how I might identify this engine?

Thanks,
Pete

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Apr 13 16:21:42 2008
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:21:42 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re:  Oil Formulations 50WT
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV5849D1E3484674C3F506ED4E90@phx.gbl>

That and they haven't got the additive packages to keep the oil (fight contamination) "clean" in normal street use
considering racing oil/filter is changed VERY frequently relative to street oil/filter changes.

CapBob


-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 6:02 PM
To: Mark, bugeye at yahoogroups.com, Spridgets
Subject: Bugeye Group..... Re: [Spridgets] Oil Formulations 50WT

Mark, he did say that straight weights are OK for racing, but didn't think 
much of them for regular street use because they are only recommended in 
such a narrow temperature band.


Larry


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <mark at nashvilletn.org>
To: <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:00 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Formulations 50WT


I see that the Brad Penn oils are available in a straight 50W, anybody using
it instead of the 20W50 as a summer oil?
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Apr 13 16:28:23 2008
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:28:23 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Identifying a Pre-Smog '67 1275 ?
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV66249E9C361F9542A3949D4E90@phx.gbl>

Have someone measure later known post '67 engine "flange" thickness for comparison. There should be
a "1275" cast into the block on the left
forward (?) side above the flangeline I believe. 

Either Peter C. or one of the more learned
types will probably be along soon with more accurate advice.

CapBob

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sun Apr 13 16:30:02 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:30:02 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Identifying a Pre-Smog '67 1275 ?
In-Reply-To: <004c01c89db4$7cb37930$72026f47@DBKF4T81>
References: <004c01c89db4$7cb37930$72026f47@DBKF4T81>
Message-ID: <454589834.20080413153002@pacifier.com>

Hello Peter,

     i think the best way to identify it would be for you to give it
     to me. as you know i have the flywheel ready so i can hook it
     right up to the 5 speed in the red thing.  then you can look and identify it as
     the one you gave me!

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
      * "This ocean is calm," said the sailors specifically. (*2)

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Sun Apr 13 17:45:39 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:45:39 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Identifying a Pre-Smog '67 1275 ?
Message-ID: <27667300.1208130339288.JavaMail.root@wmvirt8>

> At one point in time I did take a look at the casting number on the head but
> can no longer remember what it was.
> 
> Any other hints as to how I might identify this engine?
The pre-smog engines have no air rail holes in the head. They have gennys instead of alts and the approriate brackets for such. The T-stat housing is for a downflow rad (faces the pass side) and does not have an ear on it for the smog pump. The exhaust manifold is the clamp style, not the later 3 stud style. They have the cannister type oil fliters, not the spin on. The valve cover has the plastic cap with the plastic lanyard attached. I realize that you don't have an engine tag but they were all 12CC engines.

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From twobees at sprynet.com  Sun Apr 13 17:58:29 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:58:29 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
Message-ID: <002501c89dc2$46545f90$65451645@normoffice>

While we sit here & complain about our $3.35 - $3.50 a gallon gas, what are
Europeans paying?  Last time I drove there was 12 years ago & gas was c.
$6.00 per US gallon.
 
Strange thing -- during the time regular pump gas has gone from $2/gal to
$3.50, race gas has only gone up by about the same dollar amount -- <$6.00
to $7.00.  Percentage-wise that's a lot less.
 
And, what's with diesel?  It used to be that it was always less than
regular.  Now it's more than premium.  It is alleged that it is because of
the new low-sulphur regs.  Is it?
 
Norm Sippel
'59 Turner

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 13 18:04:08 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:04:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <002501c89dc2$46545f90$65451645@normoffice>
Message-ID: <635650.12037.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Norm 2Bs <twobees at sprynet.com> wrote:
> While we sit here & complain about our $3.35 - $3.50
> a gallon gas, what are
> Europeans paying?  

I was in Brazil last week, it was $7+ per gallon. 
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Apr 13 18:35:32 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:35:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <002501c89dc2$46545f90$65451645@normoffice>
References: <002501c89dc2$46545f90$65451645@normoffice>
Message-ID: <48024464.24261.2389CD1@dmg.bossig.com>

FWIW... as an ex-Brit...
1) A European gallon has 8 pts of 20 fl oz = 160 fl. oz  .... ~ 4.0c/oz
a US gallon has 8 pts of 16 fl oz = 128 flo. oz.  _~2.75c/oz
- a difference of 20% in a the size of the gallon...
- a difference of approx 25% in price.
(If my calculator is correct!)

2) The US pumps oil in many states.
Europe doesn't pump any oil, except (AFAIK) for Scotland and North Sea 
Oil.

3) At budget time, the European governments traditionally raise the taxes 
on Beer, Alcohol, Cigarettes and Gasoline... British taxes on gas used to be 
the major part of the cost..


On 13 Apr 2008 at 19:58, Norm 2Bs wrote:

>> While we sit here & complain about our $3.35 - $3.50 a gallon gas,
>> what are Europeans paying?  Last time I drove there was 12 years ago &
>> gas was c. $6.00 per US gallon.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Apr 13 18:44:31 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:44:31 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing
In-Reply-To: <BAY118-DAV90EE263FD84F6EA2AEC65C8E90@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY118-DAV90EE263FD84F6EA2AEC65C8E90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4802A8EF.20208@comcast.net>

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
> Well...
>
> I think there's a reason for those different
> recommended needles for the stock engine in the factory manuals or they wouldn't bother listing them? 
>   
The SU book mentions the fact that the "weak" needles are for high 
altitudes and have nothing to do with better mileage.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Apr 13 18:59:38 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:59:38 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Desirable '67 Sprites
In-Reply-To: <BAY116-DAV30014B1208BF968456A40D4E90@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY116-DAV30014B1208BF968456A40D4E90@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4802AC7A.4090803@comcast.net>

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
> '67 was last year of pre-emissions motors here in the States, anyway.
>   

Yeah I know, and my recently finished 67 also came with an ultra modern 
sound system which not only includes AM and FM radio band widths, but 
this new fangled tape system that plays something called 8 track tapes!
This is what my first 67 looked like in 1972, I have duplicated it.  
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From davegran at ticon.net  Sun Apr 13 19:41:04 2008
From: davegran at ticon.net (Dave Grandeffo)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:41:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
Message-ID: <4802B630.5E8F@ticon.net>

Ron Soave wrote:

> At least one disagrees. I also had the pleasure of
> having one given to me for a month to "please put
> miles on it", and it was by far the nicest all around
> car I've driven.

Oh yeah,
I've got to agree with Ron on this one. I was lucky enough to have put
quite a few miles on two early 60's coupes while I was in my early
20's.... Compared to the Corvette of the same period, they were much
more refined. The straight six cylinder engine was almost turbine-like
in it's smoothness. An absence of wind noise at high speeds (I drove
them in Nevada and got one up to 140mph) told me that their aerodynamics
were based on physics, not marketing. The disc brakes were incredible,
having been proven earlier at LeMans. As Ron alluded, the suspension,
the seating, and the steering made the XKE become an extension of your
arms and legs. These cars were so good they were spooky.
-- 
Dave Grandeffo
www.kettlemorainemotorsports.com
Southern Wisconsin
USA

From 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net  Sun Apr 13 21:21:17 2008
From: 63AHBJ7 at comcast.net (63AHBJ7)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:21:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag
References: <20080413.074337.4092.0.dmeadow@juno.com>
Message-ID: <006201c89dde$9aada170$6501a8c0@shop>

Well, it's all moot now!!  Went for $15,933.00.  To me, as they say at BpJ Auction;  "Well bought" (NOT including shipping!!<G>).

<<This is a easily a $100k+ restoration effort. >>

Looks like it's gonna be paid for in Francs or Euros<G>!!  And I AGREE w/above!!

<<The disc brakes were incredible,
having been proven earlier at LeMans.>>

True, but unless you have had the SERIOUS MIS-fortune of doing the rear IN-BOARD disc brake job, you just haven't LIVED!!!  The Exhaust has to be re-moved and drive-shaft; and THEN one gets to drop a "sub-frame" containing said "system"!!  er, oh BTW the bolts going thru alum back into steel have the strange problem of deciding to STAY where they where put!!!

After did ONE, the E-types more than joined my List of "NEVER in my drive" types such as TR-7/8s & Spits!!!  Waterboarding is EASIER<VBG>!!

From pilotrob at msn.com  Sun Apr 13 20:28:11 2008
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:28:11 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Desirable '67 Sprites
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV538C87A92A113066FFE04D4E80@phx.gbl>

Looks great, man! :)

CapBob


-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:59 PM
To: Robert E. Shlafer
Cc: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Desirable '67 Sprites

Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
> '67 was last year of pre-emissions motors here in the States, anyway.
>   

Yeah I know, and my recently finished 67 also came with an ultra modern 
sound system which not only includes AM and FM radio band widths, but 
this new fangled tape system that plays something called 8 track tapes!
This is what my first 67 looked like in 1972, I have duplicated it.  
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Sun Apr 13 20:37:43 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:37:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Desirable '67 Sprites
Message-ID: <32565468.1208140663309.JavaMail.root@wmvirt1>

This is what my first 67 looked like in 1972, I have duplicated it.  
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg

Hey Frank, The shifter hat was not chrome in 1967... Is that your answer to not having a gold (or chrome) arrow on the back?

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sun Apr 13 20:43:57 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:43:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
Message-ID: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>

Lets see if I can word this right to possibly get an answer to the problem J
New roller ball bearings (thrust type) installed on the front hubs.  Both
sides were installed 68 miles ago (i.e.  races seated right and the spacer
inserted correctly.  Now the drivers side still is the way it should be but
the passenger side has play in the hub.  Checked that the nut was snugged
down and all looks correct.  Any ideas on the problem and how to correct it?
Have heard before about shims being necessary sometimes  but dont
understand that concept.Ideas and no I dont want to change to tapered
roller bearings <grin> if at all possible.



Oh yea..the car is a 1960 Bugeye (aka  Iris)



Thanks

Leo


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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Apr 13 20:58:48 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:58:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Desirable '67 Sprites
In-Reply-To: <32565468.1208140663309.JavaMail.root@wmvirt1>
References: <32565468.1208140663309.JavaMail.root@wmvirt1>
Message-ID: <4802C868.3010700@comcast.net>

bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com wrote:
> This is what my first 67 looked like in 1972, I have duplicated it.  
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg
>
> Hey Frank, The shifter hat was not chrome in 1967... Is that your answer to not having a gold (or chrome) arrow on the back?
>
>   
My shifter was chrome on my 1st 67 Sprite. I bought it from JC Whitney 
or Bakers, or MG Mitten, or one of those accessories places back in the day,
I have the correct Rally mirror, Sport grip on the steering wheel, 8 
track, and chrome shifter along with aftermarket air cleaners, and the 
FM boost antennae. Everything I had back in 1972, some of which my ole 
man put on the car because I bought it off him, he bought the car in 
1969 to replace his TR3. Now if I can just find those custom fitted 
cocoa mats ;)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Apr 14 01:18:34 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:18:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Desirable '67 Sprites
In-Reply-To: <4802C868.3010700@comcast.net>
References: <32565468.1208140663309.JavaMail.root@wmvirt1>
	<4802C868.3010700@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804140018m4b9cc71mb7f9ea255d2e91c1@mail.gmail.com>

Can I watch you change the 8 track tape while driving in 3rd gear?   ;-)
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Mon Apr 14 04:16:03 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:16:03 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Desirable '67 Sprites
In-Reply-To: <4802AC7A.4090803@comcast.net>
References: <BAY116-DAV30014B1208BF968456A40D4E90@phx.gbl>
	<4802AC7A.4090803@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <D85619E9-722A-4F43-AF24-3F7A3B61F928@phillymgclub.com>

Right down to the MG seat belts and the hose clamp on the floor??

Larry

On Apr 13, 2008, at 8:59 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> This is what my first 67 looked like in 1972, I have duplicated it.
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/67d.jpg
>
> --  
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

--  

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Keep your top down and your chin up.

Declare your Independence, Bring your MG to MG 2008
Valley Forge, PA June 26-29, 2008
http://mg2008.com

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at phillymgclub.com
Board Member at Large
Philadelphia MG Club


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of  
arriving safely in an attractive and well kept body, but to skid in  
sideways, Margaritas in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally  
worn out and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!".

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Apr 14 11:49:36 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:49:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations  (Part 2)
In-Reply-To: <060a01c89d93$a8aea3f0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <060a01c89d93$a8aea3f0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217A2@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Sounds pretty much like the latest update on his website.
For those considering doctoring your existing supply of SM-rated oil,
the formula for GM EOS is 1/2 oz. per quart to raise Zn and P by 100
ppm. So if your favorite oil company claims on their product information
sheet that their potion is 900 ppm ZDDP, do the math and get out your
measuring spoons.
-JohnD


-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:25 PM
To: Spridgets List; MG List
Subject: [Spridgets] Guest Speaker on Oil Formulations (Part 2)

Continued...

Charles also said that he doesn't think it is a good idea to raise the
Zn
and P levels more than around 200 ppm or so with DIY additives as you
are
changing the chemistry of your oil when you do that.  He said it is much
better to just buy the correct oil in the first place that has been put
together by the people who actually know what they are doing.

He likes Brad Penn and Swepco 306.  (By the way, for you racers, he said
the
Swepco rated a little higher on the dyno than the Brad Penn.)  Amalie is
the
same stuff as Brad Penn.  You will probably need to mail order these
unless
your local HiPo engine builders or hot rod shop carries them.  For
break-in
oils, he likes Brad Penn and Joe Gibbs.  They have very low detergent
levels, though, so change them after about 100 miles, 200 max.  The
Castrol
HD 30 should be OK for break-in, too, and cheaper and easier to find.
(They
have it at my local Wal-Mart.)

Charles also said that the motorcycle oils are also good.  They are
still
formulated for flat tappets and have good levels of Zn and P and don't
have
the calcium detergents.  Acceptable ones are Mobil One V-Twin, Royal
Purple
Max Cycle, and Amsoil Harley.  He said that Amsoil, despite their
marketing
methods, puts out a good oil.   The MC oils have a lower total base
number
(TBN) -- which is the amount of alkalinity available to deal with acids
in
your oil.  The Brad Penn has a very high TBN.

He said that virtually none of the oils carried in AutoZone or Puke
Boys,
etc. is any good anymore.  Lots of these companies are re-formulating
their
oils on a regular basis and not saying so on their labels.  Anything
that
says "ashless anti-wear technology", or similar, is poison -- stay away.
The old stand bys like Pennzoil VR-1 and Castrol GTX are no good
anymore.
The Pennzoil VR-1 that is not street legal , like most, but not all,
racing
oils has good levels of Zn and P, but very little detergent.  That is
fine
if you are racing and changing your oil after every weekend.  That won't
work on your normal street car.

As to oil changes, he said that cars with carbs and 4 to 5 quart oil
capacities should be changed at 2500 miles.  With FI, you can go to
3000.

He also gave us some insight into oil filters.  He likes WIX, NAPA Gold,
Mobil 1 and K&N Gold.  He said Fram absolutely sucks and that Purolator,
while filtering very well, restricts flow too much.   Mann, if you can
find
them, are also good.



Larry Daniels

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Apr 14 11:52:31 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:52:31 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: Guest Speaker on
 OilFormulations (LONG)
In-Reply-To: <7b4a14bba1512a797a.20080413112901.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry><05c801c89d8d$a0f305d0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<7b4a14bba1512a797a.20080413112901.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217A3@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Mike:
I went to the Brad Penn website and sent them an email asking about
local distributors.  Found a small oil company about 25 miles away from
me that carries it. When shipping is $20 a case, a little travel is a
bargain.
John



-----Original Message-----
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com [mailto:rrengineer at dslextreme.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:29 PM
To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com
Cc: Spridgets List; MG List; bugeye at yahoogroups.com;
mg-mgb at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye Group..... Re: Guest Speaker on
OilFormulations (LONG)

Larry,
     Did he say the 15/40 Brad Penn oil or the 20/50 racing Brad Penn is
what we should use in our cars?  LN Engineering sells both and more
inexpensive than I can find other places on the web.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


> He likes Brad Penn and Swepco 306.



> Larry Daniels

From RampantNM at aol.com  Mon Apr 14 13:38:24 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:38:24 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Jag E-Type
Message-ID: <c4b.267f8dd5.35350cb0@aol.com>

In a message dated 4/13/2008 8:07:39 AM Mountain Daylight Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

I  wouldn't  pay that for it tho.

Larry

On Apr 12, 2008, at  11:30 PM, Nory wrote:

> I know E-types are worth a lot, but is this  mess really worth
> $12,000????
>
> _http://tinyurl.com/4opyaw_ (http://tinyurl.com/4opyaw) 



But you get a cool 6 cylinder GMC pickup truck engine already  installed!

Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Apr 14 13:49:33 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:49:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay
Message-ID: <1ad84a483e7a496daa46452a.20080414124933.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Thought someone might be interested in these rims.  No financial interest,
etc.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


http://tinyurl.com/5htshw

From RampantNM at aol.com  Mon Apr 14 14:12:59 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:12:59 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Diesel
Message-ID: <c78.2dc48e59.353514cb@aol.com>

In a message dated 4/14/2008 11:04:33 AM Mountain Daylight Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

And,  what's with diesel?  It used to be that it was always less  than
regular.  Now it's more than premium.  It is alleged that it  is because of
the new low-sulphur regs.  Is  it?



National average $4.06 this week....I'm told the price is high  "becasue 
you'll pay it".
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Apr 14 14:24:50 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kate)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:24:50 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Diesel
In-Reply-To: <c78.2dc48e59.353514cb@aol.com>
References: <c78.2dc48e59.353514cb@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4803BD92.2070507@frontiernet.net>

Just one more reason that I didn't look at any diesels when I bought 
Brutus.  In the five years I've had him, the only thing I've needed to 
fix has been the heater core.
> Kate
>
>
>
> National average $4.06 this week....I'm told the price is high  "becasue 
> you'll pay it".

From nlaredbt7 at tbc.net  Mon Apr 14 15:00:36 2008
From: nlaredbt7 at tbc.net (Neil Anderson)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:00:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
References: <EMEW-k3CIx26f9a5708f23350f58f6c83575555ed64-002501c89dc2$46545f90$65451645@normoffice>
Message-ID: <007e01c89e72$96f18490$a82ce142@owner7ccec1fe9>

Talked to my buddy in Salisbury, England and they are paying 1.05 GBP /liter 
= about $8.25/gal


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Norm 2Bs" <twobees at sprynet.com>
To: "Spridgets Digest" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 6:58 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $


> While we sit here & complain about our $3.35 - $3.50 a gallon gas, what 
> are
> Europeans paying?  Last time I drove there was 12 years ago & gas was c.
> $6.00 per US gallon.
>
> Strange thing -- during the time regular pump gas has gone from $2/gal to
> $3.50, race gas has only gone up by about the same dollar amount -- <$6.00
> to $7.00.  Percentage-wise that's a lot less.
>
> And, what's with diesel?  It used to be that it was always less than
> regular.  Now it's more than premium.  It is alleged that it is because of
> the new low-sulphur regs.  Is it?
>
> Norm Sippel
> '59 Turner
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From gmari2 at verizon.net  Mon Apr 14 15:49:48 2008
From: gmari2 at verizon.net (gmari2 at verizon.net)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:49:48 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Free TR6
Message-ID: <8968850.216001208209788708.JavaMail.root@vms068.mailsrvcs.net>

Greetings Healey lists,
A friend has informed me that he (his wife) wants the TR6 out of his driveway...soon.  It is free to whomever wants it.  It does have a title...other than that it's a non running basket case.  
THe car is located in Glen Rock, NJ (Northern NJ).
Please contact Scott directly at rskesq at msn.com
Also if anyone is on the Triumph list please forward this email to those members.
Thanks
George Marinos
Glen ROck, N J

George Marinos

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 14 16:35:57 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:35:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay
In-Reply-To: <1ad84a483e7a496daa46452a.20080414124933.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <170706.76728.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote:
> Thought someone might be interested in these rims.

Those are my buddy Jeff Porasik's. I *personally*
moved them from a spares pile from a new race car he
bought - they're extremely nice. If my basement didn't
resemble a wheel/tire farm, I'd have bought them on
the spot for a lot more than his starting bid!

Ron


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From thcollin at mtu.edu  Mon Apr 14 17:59:55 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:59:55 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
Message-ID: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu>

A neighbor passed along his copy of Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car to 
me - March issue. It contains a story about a restored Bugeye. The 
owner did most of the work himself and it turned out to be very nice. 
On page 68, however, I noticed that he assembled the tie rod ends 
with the nut facing the ground. To do that he must have reversed the 
steering arms so the taper would have the right orientation to match 
the "Up-side-down" rod end. The rod end is bent at an odd angle.  I 
think that's wrong or at least I've never seen that done before. The 
British Leyland shop manual does show the rod end in the 
up-side-down" orientation but that's just an illustration. Or does 
this work OK and if so, what's the reason for doing so?


Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Apr 14 18:50:11 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:50:11 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay
In-Reply-To: <170706.76728.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <1ad84a483e7a496daa46452a.20080414124933.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<170706.76728.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1849954941.20080414175011@pacifier.com>

Hello Ron,

     
        i've been looking for a set of wheels like this for a couple
        of years now.. i notice tho that they are 6" wide...

        will they work on a SWA sprite?

        does anyone know  if 6" wide wheels will fit MY car?


        http://tinyurl.com/5htshw



-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
      * "It's my personal magnetism," said Tom ironically.

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 14 18:50:28 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:50:28 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Formulations 50WT
In-Reply-To: <019f01c89d98$9a16bb70$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
References: <12e901c8939d$075a5c10$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<05c801c89d8d$a0f305d0$6401a8c0@Larry><7b4a14bba1512a797a.20080413112901.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com><063301c89d94$f70cc8f0$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<20c58a5831aa59a3ca204a2a.20080413114247.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<019f01c89d98$9a16bb70$0600a8c0@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W686F479F5859370232CA0C2EB0@phx.gbl>

I think Chuck Christ is using straight 50 wt. Not the Brad Penn stuff tho.


Brian S.
Bugeyeracer under resto

> From: mark at nashvilletn.org
> To: bugeye at yahoogroups.com; spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:00:10 -0500
> Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Formulations 50WT
>
> I see that the Brad Penn oils are available in a straight 50W, anybody using
> it instead of the 20W50 as a summer oil?


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 14 19:19:53 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:19:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay
In-Reply-To: <1849954941.20080414175011@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <494208.99510.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

All,
I've received several questions (and one unrelated
photograph) in response to the wheels. I don't know if
they will fit a square arch car. I have run 6"
Panasports on my Bugeye with no issues. Other than
that, no idea. If you ask the seller, he'll probably
ask me too ;-), but you can try. 

Ron

--- Bill L <pythias at pacifier.com> wrote:

> Hello Ron,
> 
>      
>         i've been looking for a set of wheels like
> this for a couple
>         of years now.. i notice tho that they are 6"
> wide...
> 
>         will they work on a SWA sprite?



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From hal at katemuir.com  Mon Apr 14 19:40:06 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:40:06 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] The Paul A Fund
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEHLGLAA.hal@katemuir.com>

As many of you already know, Paul Asgeirsson of Morriservice --a long time
Spridgets List member, purveyor of parts for our cars, and the brains behind
one of the best 5-speed adapter kits for spridgets-- has had some serious
health problems recently.  Although he has health insurance the co-pays have
amounted to over $9000 as of about three weeks ago.  Pete Schull, Paul's
friend has set up an account to help defray some of Paul's unexpected
expenses.  The medical bills are only part of the problem as Paul has been
unable spend much time keeping his business going, thus reducing his income.
If any member would like to contribute to a friend in need, please feel free
to donate to the Paul A Fund through Peter Schull.  Instructions from Pete
are:

"Checks are preferable and can be made out to:

The checks can be sent to me:

Peter Shull
1405 NE Village Street
Fairview OR 97024

Alternatively, they can be sent to:

Julie A Miler
US Bank, Cherry Park Branch
2541 SW Cherry Park Road
Troutdale OR 97060

Wire transfers / electronic fund transfers could be made, but might draw
some attention under the guidelines of the Patriot Act. If someone wishes to
make an EFT donation have them get in touch with me for the routing and
account numbers.

Cash donations could be made, but might also draw some attention under the
guidelines of the Patriot Act. Again, if someone wishes to make an cash
donation have them get in touch with me for the account number."

Originally, the existence of this fund was not posted to the list but now
that Peter has been able to provide a first transfer of funds to Paul there
is no sense not letting him know what is happening!  So if any of you know
anyone who might be interested in assisting a member of our community feel
free to spread the word.

Many of you were already aware of this situation and several donations have
already found their way to the fund, but we are in no danger of exceeding
the shortfall Paul is experiencing!

Thank you,
Hal Faulkner

From hal at katemuir.com  Mon Apr 14 19:50:54 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:50:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] The Paul A Fund
In-Reply-To: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEHLGLAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFMEHNGLAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Let me see if I can get this right


"Checks are preferable and can be made out to:
The Paul A fund

The checks can be sent to me:

Peter Shull
1405 NE Village Street
Fairview OR 97024

Alternatively, they can be sent to:

Julie A Miler
US Bank, Cherry Park Branch
2541 SW Cherry Park Road
Troutdale OR 97060


Everything else is the same.  I just accidentally deleted the line that told
you who to make the checks out to.......
Hal

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 14 20:02:14 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:02:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
Message-ID: <842850.71743.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What I've been doing for the last several months, 70
to 105 hours per week - rollout of the Embraer Phenom
300 on Saturday at Gaviao Peixoto, Brazil. The real
work is still to come during the certification
campaign. 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_TDBkL5-6Vw

Ron


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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Apr 14 20:33:16 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:33:16 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
In-Reply-To: <842850.71743.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <842850.71743.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <480413EC.9060105@comcast.net>

Ron Soave wrote:
> What I've been doing for the last several months, 
>
> http://youtube.com/watch?v=_TDBkL5-6Vw
>   
Let me guess, it costs a brazilion bucks?

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Apr 14 22:05:21 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:05:21 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
References: <842850.71743.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<480413EC.9060105@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0dc701c89ead$ef034980$6501a8c0@shop>

<<Let me guess, it costs a brazilion bucks?>>

GROAN!!!  

I didn't think even a Joiseyite could/would stoop THAT low, Frank!?!?!?!

DL

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Mon Apr 14 21:23:17 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:23:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
Message-ID: <4395677.1208229797426.JavaMail.root@wmvirt6>

You'd think for a brazilion bucks it would have a complete paint job...

Ed
   
Let me guess, it costs a brazilion bucks?

From dmg at bossig.com  Mon Apr 14 22:09:01 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:09:01 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804142049h4ed09d0duacf35cfe488f9fbf@mail.gmail.com>
References: <296327.23901.qm@web50602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>,
	<4803B4B6.10344.2A673D6@dmg.bossig.com>,
	<43840a7e0804142049h4ed09d0duacf35cfe488f9fbf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4803C7ED.2215.2F18500@dmg.bossig.com>

Jim,

Maybe that second glass of Port was *not* such a good idea...   ;^)
And I thought I was doing so well......

I also understand that when oil went over $90/bbl was when it became very 
profitable to extract the oil from the Canadian Shale deposits...

As Jim(?) said... I'll just have to 'suck it up' as I have no other choice...

BTW  Regular was at $3.55 this morning...
Should I be running a 12CCDAH with SU's on Regular, Mid or Top grade 
fuel???

 On 14 Apr 2008 at 22:49, Jim Johnson wrote:

>> I understand the model you are proposing but in reality it
>> is far too simplistic.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From hal at katemuir.com  Mon Apr 14 22:31:45 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:31:45 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <4803C7ED.2215.2F18500@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFKEICGLAA.hal@katemuir.com>

Dave G asked
"Should I be running a 12CCDAH with SU's on Regular, Mid or Top grade
fuel???"

Too many variables unspecified to give a meaningful response.  What cam are
you using?  What is the CR?  Does it detonate with Reg? Try mid, still
detonate? try premium.  Still pinging?  retard the spark 'till it doesn't.
READ VIZARD and other engine manuals!

Hal

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Apr 14 22:40:04 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:40:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay
In-Reply-To: <1849954941.20080414175011@pacifier.com>
References: <1ad84a483e7a496daa46452a.20080414124933.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<170706.76728.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<1849954941.20080414175011@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <349103413.20080414214004@pacifier.com>

Hello ...

      ok... for the group, will 5 1/2 rims fit on a square wheel arch
      car?....

      more specifically with 175/70 13s?





     

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
  Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. 

From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Apr 15 00:23:26 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:23:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Badge Bar
Message-ID: <A303DDB2-44CD-4271-AAEC-D46A913676F6@mac.com>

Anyone know where there is a badge bar for a bugeye, with or with out  
fog lamp brackets?

Thanks

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk  Tue Apr 15 02:43:40 2008
From: guy.weller at tiscali.co.uk (Guy Weller)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:43:40 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay
In-Reply-To: <349103413.20080414214004@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <003d01c89ed4$ce76d9d0$0d01a8c0@MAIN>

Bill,

5 1/2 J rims fit OK with 165/70/13 tyres  With 175s you may need to fold the
inner edge of the lip of the wheel arch back , or "ease" the wheel arch out
a fraction with a baseball bat.  Fitting a Panhard rod would also help
locate the axle and prevent the tyre wall rubbing on hard cornering.

Guy
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net]On Behalf
Of Bill L
Sent: 15 April 2008 05:40
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay

Hello ...

      ok... for the group, will 5 1/2 rims fit on a square wheel arch
      car?....

      more specifically with 175/70 13s?







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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Apr 15 04:30:49 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:30:49 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay
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Yes,

THat is what I am running on my Midget. 5 1/2" wires with 175/70 R13  
Michelin's

Larry

On Apr 15, 2008, at 12:40 AM, Bill L wrote:

> Hello ...
>
>      ok... for the group, will 5 1/2 rims fit on a square wheel arch
>      car?....
>
>      more specifically with 175/70 13s?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -- 
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> '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
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From lmacy at phillymgclub.com  Tue Apr 15 04:31:49 2008
From: lmacy at phillymgclub.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:31:49 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay
In-Reply-To: <003d01c89ed4$ce76d9d0$0d01a8c0@MAIN>
References: <003d01c89ed4$ce76d9d0$0d01a8c0@MAIN>
Message-ID: <E14060E4-241B-4DD7-B286-7BF12A92C02C@phillymgclub.com>

Bill, I rolled the edges and I didn't put that in my last email.

Larry

On Apr 15, 2008, at 4:43 AM, Guy Weller wrote:

> Bill,
>
> 5 1/2 J rims fit OK with 165/70/13 tyres  With 175s you may need to  
> fold the
> inner edge of the lip of the wheel arch back , or "ease" the wheel  
> arch out
> a fraction with a baseball bat.  Fitting a Panhard rod would also help
> locate the axle and prevent the tyre wall rubbing on hard cornering.
>
> Guy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net]On  
> Behalf
> Of Bill L
> Sent: 15 April 2008 05:40
> To: Spridgets
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Rims FS on Fleabay
>
> Hello ...
>
>      ok... for the group, will 5 1/2 rims fit on a square wheel arch
>      car?....
>
>      more specifically with 175/70 13s?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Best regards,
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> '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
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From pilotrob at msn.com  Tue Apr 15 04:53:09 2008
From: pilotrob at msn.com (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:53:09 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  Gasoline/Diesel $
Message-ID: <BAY116-DAV3E689C84B697D833C7E3ED4EB0@phx.gbl>

Assuming an original, you've got the (H) or "high compression" 8.8-1 1275 which likes 98RON if I recall the factory manual
accurately?

Now the mfg. was conservative on this, considering he was warrantying the motor.

Here in the US octane is shown as pump octane or PON. Usually, 3 numbers are added to get a "ballpark" RON from PON.

So even our Citgo 93PON (96RON)
comes up a bit short but as I said, BMC
was conservativve when it came to recommended octanes.

British and Europeans have 98RON available at the pump I believe. And probably Austraiia as well?

What say you, Colin??

CapBob

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Apr 15 06:12:43 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:12:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Steering column
Message-ID: <2E312B933C24423F90C9DB7BF7D4ED29@Home>

I can now report on what is under the plastic surround on my steering column - a crash box, nothing that comes apart.  I can also report that, if you are really stupid about how you cut the plastic, you will slice your thumb.

So, does anyone know how to take a '74 steering column apart?  The one adjusting nut I found does not move far enough.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Apr 15 06:32:43 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:32:43 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
In-Reply-To: <842850.71743.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F362102DA444277A82DCFE0B8EB0@phx.gbl>

70 to 105 hours per week for several months to roll this thing out of the 
hanger??!!!  How long does it take you to get your car out of the garage? ;)

Seriously though ... congrats!

----Original Message Follows----
From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>

What I've been doing for the last several months, 70
to 105 hours per week - rollout of the Embraer Phenom
300 on Saturday at Gaviao Peixoto, Brazil. The real
work is still to come during the certification
campaign.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_TDBkL5-6Vw

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Apr 15 07:01:30 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:01:30 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <4803C7ED.2215.2F18500@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F39DE943B017BC42CB4088EB8EB0@phx.gbl>

I heard on the news this morning that they found, in Mexico, what might be 
the 3rd largest oil reserve.

Isn't one of the supply/demand constraints that we don't have adequate 
refining capabilities??


----Original Message Follows----
Jim,

I also understand that when oil went over $90/bbl was when it became very
profitable to extract the oil from the Canadian Shale deposits...

--
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From tinydog at snet.net  Tue Apr 15 07:12:42 2008
From: tinydog at snet.net (tinydog at snet.net)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:12:42 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F39DE943B017BC42CB4088EB8EB0@phx.gbl>
References: <4803C7ED.2215.2F18500@dmg.bossig.com>
	<BAY112-F39DE943B017BC42CB4088EB8EB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <041520081312.14153.4804A9CA000A02B50000374922230680329B0A02D29B0A029CBFC7C90A9F979B@att.net>

 tinydog sez:

Nor enough Expeditions and Tahoes.

  -------------- Original message from "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>: --------------
  ...we don't have adequate refining capabilities??   

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Apr 15 07:14:44 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:14:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu>
References: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>

Tim,
         I noticed that too, but figured they would have reversed 
them eventually as the wheel wont clear. They probably got around to 
it when they replaced the shocks. ;-)

         I also have a problem with calling the car "restored" as 
among other things, the wheels are wire, has disc brakes,  1275, etc. 
etc..  Do we need another word? It's handsome, and a good job, but 
restored in my mind, something like "returned to original 
specification" or something.  Reconstructed, resurrected, 
reincarnated, whatever, but not restored.

Sorry   need coffee.  But I'm FINALLY commuting in a proper car.

Peter C.
==

At 06:59 PM 4/14/2008, Timothy H. Collins wrote:

>A neighbor passed along his copy of Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car to
>me - March issue. It contains a story about a restored Bugeye. The
>owner did most of the work himself and it turned out to be very nice.
>On page 68, however, I noticed that he assembled the tie rod ends
>with the nut facing the ground. To do that he must have reversed the
>steering arms so the taper would have the right orientation to match
>the "Up-side-down" rod end. The rod end is bent at an odd angle.  I
>think that's wrong or at least I've never seen that done before. The
>British Leyland shop manual does show the rod end in the
>up-side-down" orientation but that's just an illustration. Or does
>this work OK and if so, what's the reason for doing so?
>
>
>Tim Collins

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Apr 15 07:15:35 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:15:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F39DE943B017BC42CB4088EB8EB0@phx.gbl>
References: <4803C7ED.2215.2F18500@dmg.bossig.com>
	<BAY112-F39DE943B017BC42CB4088EB8EB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804150615p11713975qf32812f4ef9d91ff@mail.gmail.com>

On 4/15/08, Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> I heard on the news this morning that they found, in Mexico, what might be
> the 3rd largest oil reserve.
>

http://www.nextenergynews.com/news1/next-energy-news2.13s.html

Isn't one of the supply/demand constraints that we don't have adequate
> refining capabilities??


Yup.

Dave G wrote:
>
Jim,
>
>
> I also understand that when oil went over $90/bbl was when it became very
> profitable to extract the oil from the Canadian Shale deposits...


Wellll.....   It became profitable, yes, but "very" would be a stretch
considering what has to be done to get the oil out of the shale and
considering the amounts of oil that can be extracted in this manner.
Recall, however, that the price of oil going up is what made this technology
profitable so it is still relatively expensive to do.

Cheers!!
Jim

From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Apr 15 07:20:51 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:20:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F39DE943B017BC42CB4088EB8EB0@phx.gbl>
References: <4803C7ED.2215.2F18500@dmg.bossig.com>
	<BAY112-F39DE943B017BC42CB4088EB8EB0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <1261963119.20080415062051@pacifier.com>

Hello Robert,

     YES, lack of refining capacity if one of the Major reasons for
     high gasoling prices.. (of course also world demand,. but.. )

     Before "consolidation" there was an excess of refinery capacity.
     most refineries ran at around 80% to 85% capacity. .. that is
     not profitable ENOUGH for the major oils, so as the merged they
     closed refineries.. now most of them in the US are running at or
     near 100%... ... so when one of them has an accident, or closes
     for mantainance, prices SPIKE.. .. and we still haven't replaced
     the those lost due to KATRINA... .. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
  Corrupt REALITY.SYS: Reboot Universe (Y/n)? 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Apr 15 08:25:32 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:25:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re: Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <1261963119.20080415062051@pacifier.com>
References: <4803C7ED.2215.2F18500@dmg.bossig.com>
	<BAY112-F39DE943B017BC42CB4088EB8EB0@phx.gbl>
	<1261963119.20080415062051@pacifier.com>
Message-ID: <727B9E9F-F4D3-451E-96EC-51FEFA1494D0@comcast.net>

..  which is bad for prices *but* those plants were old and were a  
safety nightmare, they kept catching on fire, things like that..

lester

\
On Apr 15, 2008, at 8:20 AM, Bill L wrote:

> Hello Robert,
>
snip

> .. and we still haven't replaced
>      the those lost due to KATRINA... ..
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
>  Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
>  '66 Sprite HAN8L49403

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Apr 15 08:26:29 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:26:29 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>
References: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu>,
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <480458A5.24901.BAF36@dmg.bossig.com>

How about "Preserved" ??

On 15 Apr 2008 at 8:14, Peter C wrote:

>>          I also have a problem with calling the car "restored" as
>> among other things, the wheels are wire, has disc brakes,  1275, etc.
>> etc..  Do we need another word? It's handsome, and a good job, but
>> restored in my mind, something like "returned to original
>> specification" or something.  Reconstructed, resurrected,
>> reincarnated, whatever, but not restored.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Apr 15 08:31:14 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:31:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <480458A5.24901.BAF36@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>
	<480458A5.24901.BAF36@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080415092853.03924ba8@nosimport.com>

Ya mean like fruit jelly?

Has the taste of the original...... with "sugar" added.

I like it.

Peter C
==
At 09:26 AM 4/15/2008, Dave G. wrote:

>How about "Preserved" ??
>
>On 15 Apr 2008 at 8:14, Peter C wrote:
>
> >>          I also have a problem with calling the car "restored" as
> >> among other things, the wheels are wire, has disc brakes,  1275, etc.
> >> etc..  Do we need another word? It's handsome, and a good job, but
> >> restored in my mind, something like "returned to original
> >> specification" or something.  Reconstructed, resurrected,
> >> reincarnated, whatever, but not restored.
>
>
>--
>Dave G.   KK7SS
>'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
>"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
>But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Apr 15 08:45:08 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:45:08 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <727B9E9F-F4D3-451E-96EC-51FEFA1494D0@comcast.net>
References: <4803C7ED.2215.2F18500@dmg.bossig.com>,
	<1261963119.20080415062051@pacifier.com>,
	<727B9E9F-F4D3-451E-96EC-51FEFA1494D0@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <48045D04.13774.1CC442@dmg.bossig.com>

No argument there...
But, as a suggestion from an ignorakmus, how about using some of those 
'obscene' profits to build new, safe refineries on the site(s) of the old??

And many thanks to those who replied to my question about the grade of 
fuel to use in my 12CCDAH..
It seems to boil down to this...
If the engine doesn't ping and doesn't lack "zip", then I'm OK with the 
middle (89) grade...

I *do* use about 1/2 oz of Marvel Mystery Oil per gallon...
I used to do that with my old Piper Cub and The Taylocraft when I still had 
them..... (before the divorce!) 


On 15 Apr 2008 at 9:25, Lester wrote:\
>> ..  which is bad for prices *but* those plants were old and were a 
>> safety nightmare, they kept catching on fire, things like that..


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From dmg at bossig.com  Tue Apr 15 08:51:37 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:51:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $
In-Reply-To: <48045D04.13774.1CC442@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <4803C7ED.2215.2F18500@dmg.bossig.com>,
	<727B9E9F-F4D3-451E-96EC-51FEFA1494D0@comcast.net>,
	<48045D04.13774.1CC442@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <48045E89.13203.22B30E@dmg.bossig.com>

"ignorakmus" which of course should be spelt "dumb"!!

Sorry for the typo's but fingers do not always obey brain --- just like kids  ;-))

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Tue Apr 15 09:45:00 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:45:00 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>
References: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <E33C9FC2-8ADC-4425-89D3-CD5AB3469960@mac.com>

Good question Peter,

It always turns into a long story explaining that my car is restored  
to it's 1967 configuration and that is the year it received all the  
modifications even though I have owned it since 1960.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 15, 2008, at 6:14 AM, Peter C wrote:

>    I also have a problem with calling the car "restored" as
> among other things, the wheels are wire, has disc brakes,  1275, etc.
> etc..  Do we need another word? It's handsome, and a good job, but
> restored in my mind, something like "returned to original
> specification" or something.  Reconstructed, resurrected,
> reincarnated, whatever, but not restored.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Apr 15 09:48:12 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:48:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <480458A5.24901.BAF36@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>
	<480458A5.24901.BAF36@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804150848j4de82ae0x64a21a3bd6170aa9@mail.gmail.com>

FWIW, we had this same discussion on one of my antique motorcycle lists a
few years ago. The concensus term was "rebuilt" vs "restored".

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/15/08, Dave G. <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
>
> How about "Preserved" ??
>
> On 15 Apr 2008 at 8:14, Peter C wrote:
>
> >>          I also have a problem with calling the car "restored" as
> >> among other things, the wheels are wire, has disc brakes,  1275, etc.
> >> etc..  Do we need another word? It's handsome, and a good job, but
> >> restored in my mind, something like "returned to original
> >> specification" or something.  Reconstructed, resurrected,
> >> reincarnated, whatever, but not restored.
>
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
> But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.
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Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Tue Apr 15 10:27:22 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:27:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] gas prices/Delta cruise
Message-ID: <000601c89f15$99626070$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

$4.05 for premium(91) at the local 76 station Sunday.  Only 5.1 gallons of it,
but still................

I took Bugsy on a 100mi local club drive into the Sacramento delta this last
Sunday and it was fun.  A little slow for me, but the weather was perfect and
it was quite scenic.  The ferry operator was all smiles as he loaded 7 LBCs
onto the little delta ferry.  If a local contractor in his biga$$ truck hadn't
been at the head of the waiting line, we'd have gotten all  8 on a ferry that
usually carries 6 cars.  As is a big Healey had to wait for the next trip.
The sharp ramp angle caused the Big Healey to knock a wire off the fuel pump
and led to FIVE guys pushing it up to the top of the levee for repairs.  Now I
have a new take on the "big" in big Healey.

As our line of LBCs (4 Triumphs, 2 big Healeys, 1 Marina, and Bugsy) wove
through the delta, we passed a line of Harley guys out for a cruise.  One of
the oncoming riders extended his arm as our lines passed and then he pointed
straight at Bugsy as we got even with each other and gave me a big nod.  Must
have been a closet Sprite lover. A man of fine taste no doubt.

Glen Byrns

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Tue Apr 15 11:27:51 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:27:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] gas prices/Delta cruise
In-Reply-To: <000601c89f15$99626070$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <000601c89f15$99626070$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <16dc4a3d857a3e87aacc66a.20080415102751.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Glen Byrns


> As our line of LBCs (4 Triumphs, 2 big Healeys, 1 Marina, and Bugsy) wove
> through the delta, we passed a line of Harley guys out for a cruise.  One
> of
> the oncoming riders extended his arm as our lines passed and then he
> pointed
> straight at Bugsy as we got even with each other and gave me a big nod.
> Must
> have been a closet Sprite lover. A man of fine taste no doubt.
>
> Glen Byrns


He probably knows as I do as a Bugeye/Harley owner both vehicles are
ancient technology harboring a mutual respect.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Apr 15 11:39:35 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:39:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Moss Motors
Message-ID: <008301c89f1f$ac5010b0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

OK, I am not a Moss Motors basher. I appreciate the amount of stuff they 
carry, etc. Sometimes, however, I just have to squawk.

Today I got an email from them advertising their annual upholstery sale and 
a few new items. One of the new items was an "MGB Cruise Control Kit". One 
glance confirmed that it is the same AudioVox CCS-100 kit I have on my 
Midget. I clicked the link to find some justification for their claim of 
"Engineered especially for use with HIF, HS and Zenith carbs", to find that 
they are charging over 2.5 times as much as I paid for mine, they are 
including the magnetic pulse generator which restricted mine to only working 
under 60mph (great feature!) and they have tweaked the freely downloadable 
installation instructions to show their ways of connecting the actuator 
cable to an MGB carb. Interestingly enough, their method for connecting to 
an SU carb is exactly the way I wound up doing mine... Were they watching 
me??? I also noted that they did not mention the possible need to implement 
a vacuum tank. Maybe (I doubt it) the MGB doesn't need it, but I KNOW my 
1275 does unless you are not anticipating any hills.

This kit is readily available for $90, but they are asking $249!!!

Thanks for letting me vent ;-)
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973 

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr 15 12:45:31 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:45:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080415092853.03924ba8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <946148.21966.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

" Has the taste of the original...... with "sugar" added.  I like it."
   
   
  I also have no problem with a little hot-rodding / resto-modding / performance enhancing  on our cars.  This is especially true if the car needed lots of work and would have been lost to the tin worms shortly anyway.  Hard to beat a combination that is essentially the best of both worlds - classic looks and more modern performance.
   
   - David


 between 0000-00-00 and 9999-99-99        

From millerls at ado13.com  Tue Apr 15 12:54:30 2008
From: millerls at ado13.com (Larry & Sandi Miller)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:54:30 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
References: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu><7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com><480458A5.24901.BAF36@dmg.bossig.com>
	<43840a7e0804150848j4de82ae0x64a21a3bd6170aa9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000e01c89f2a$23adba90$53997e4c@HP>

Around here we call it "fixin it up"

Larry Miller

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: <dmg at bossig.com>
Cc: "spridgets Digest" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine


> FWIW, we had this same discussion on one of my antique motorcycle lists a
> few years ago. The concensus term was "rebuilt" vs "restored".
> 
> Cheers!!
> Jim
> 
> On 4/15/08, Dave G. <dmg at bossig.com> wrote:
>>
>> How about "Preserved" ??
>>
>> On 15 Apr 2008 at 8:14, Peter C wrote:
>>
>> >>          I also have a problem with calling the car "restored" as
>> >> among other things, the wheels are wire, has disc brakes,  1275, etc.
>> >> etc..  Do we need another word? It's handsome, and a good job, but
>> >> restored in my mind, something like "returned to original
>> >> specification" or something.  Reconstructed, resurrected,
>> >> reincarnated, whatever, but not restored.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Dave G.   KK7SS
>> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
>> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
>> But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
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>>
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> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
> Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
> 2008!!
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From pdx.pete at verizon.net  Tue Apr 15 12:59:53 2008
From: pdx.pete at verizon.net (Peter Shull)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:59:53 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] The Paul A Fund ... A lirttle update & clarification
References: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFEEHLGLAA.hal@katemuir.com>
Message-ID: <000d01c89f2a$e414a460$85206f47@DBKF4T81>

Although I do not have access to all the details, it looks as if Paul will 
be receiving a fair amount of assistance (from the pharmaceutical 
companies?) with the cost of two of the chemotherapy agents he is, or will 
be, taking.



This is very good news in that these drugs are hugely expensive (think 
thousands of dollars) and the burden of having to make the co-pay for them 
out-of-pocket would have been crushing.



Those donations that have been coming in are still important in that they 
will help defray other expenses already incurred and those that will be 
associated with the next round of treatment.



As I understand it, this next round will likely involve bone marrow 
transplants or procedures with stem cells or other things that cannot be 
cheap.



Thanks so very much,

Pete


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hal Faulkner" <hal at katemuir.com>

.  The medical bills are only part of the problem as Paul has been
> unable spend much time keeping his business going, thus reducing his 
> income.
> If any member would like to contribute to a friend in need, please feel 
> free
> to donate to the Paul A Fund through Peter Schull.  Instructions from Pete
> are:
>
> "Checks are preferable and can be made out to: Paul A Fund
>
> The checks can be sent to me:
>
> Peter Shull
> 1405 NE Village Street
> Fairview OR 97024
>
> Alternatively, they can be sent to:
>
> Julie A Miler
> US Bank, Cherry Park Branch
> 2541 SW Cherry Park Road
> Troutdale OR 97060

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Apr 15 14:32:16 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:32:16 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Moss Motors
In-Reply-To: <008301c89f1f$ac5010b0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <C42A5EE0.17071%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

While you're at it, look at the seats in the Bugeye. Then try to order black
on black...it's not even a picture of Moss seat covers.

From shop at justbrits.com  Tue Apr 15 16:01:07 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:01:07 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Moss Motors
References: <008301c89f1f$ac5010b0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <00b001c89f44$37661a90$6501a8c0@shop>

David and the rest of you:

As a Dist. for Moss I not only make MY "beefs" to them but also YOUR's by forwarding the ORIGINAL post to one of the bosses @ Moss.  It does add up to a goodly # of mails 'cause I also watch/partake on 10 OTHER than SPM Lists.  There HAVE been "good" things happen in a pretty goodly of instances and product(s) have changed/altered so I think it is worth the effort.

The reason for this note is that occasionally the reply IS humorous as in this case, David !!  Here is what the reply is:
<quote>
Looks like he caught us. Let him know to check behind the left hand side of his work bench for the pin-hole micro camera. 
</quote>

Ed

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Tue Apr 15 15:13:35 2008
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:13:35 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Exhaust Manifold
Message-ID: <9480B4D2C3C04F07A43284FB58CE1261@HomeComputer>

I am installing a used 1275 in my Sprite and the exhaust manifold is missing
the three studs.

What size are they (Diameter & Length)?

I know one end is course thread and one end is fine thread.

Also, should I chase out the course threads in the manifold with a tap or
will this cause the threads to be too loose and the studs will fall out?

Thanks,

Dean Swanson

'62 A.H. Sprite mkII

(Hopefully to be on the road again after +10 years)

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Tue Apr 15 15:39:28 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:39:28 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Exhaust Manifold
Message-ID: <24992197.1208295568768.JavaMail.root@wmvirt1>

---- Dean Swanson <d.swanson at earthlink.net> wrote: 
> I am installing a used 1275 in my Sprite and the exhaust manifold is missing
> the three studs.

Dean,

Since it is off the car, just drill the blind holes out and use stainless steel bolts and nuts. Much easier to deal with than the studs when they get rusted up and snap off when you need to undo them down the road...

I have done this to my cars for years now when I had the manifold off.
--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Apr 15 15:51:37 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:51:37 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Badge Bar
In-Reply-To: <A303DDB2-44CD-4271-AAEC-D46A913676F6@mac.com>
References: <A303DDB2-44CD-4271-AAEC-D46A913676F6@mac.com>
Message-ID: <48052369.4040804@comcast.net>

Kitterer Bob wrote:
> Anyone know where there is a badge bar for a bugeye, with or with out  
> fog lamp brackets?
>   
I bought one a few years back from Triple C motors.
TripleC.com I think.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Apr 15 15:55:22 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:55:22 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>
References: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <4805244A.1060303@comcast.net>

Peter C wrote:
>   But I'm FINALLY commuting in a proper car.
>
>   
And the Mini was not proper? or did you get it back on the road? I 
didn't know it was down.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Apr 15 15:58:18 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:58:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <4805244A.1060303@comcast.net>
References: <6o4ucu$2qddkb@email.mtu.edu>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080415080259.03b42178@nosimport.com>
	<4805244A.1060303@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080415165617.03985d78@nosimport.com>

Last snowfall, I hope, was Saturday. Enough to wash the salt off. No 
one's been riding around here until now. First +55 day since October. 
Record snow.

Mini's out and chargin around!!!

Peter
=
At 04:55 PM 4/15/2008, Frank Clarici wrote:

>Peter C wrote:
>>   But I'm FINALLY commuting in a proper car.
>>
>>
>And the Mini was not proper? or did you get it back on the road? I 
>didn't know it was down.
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ

From RampantNM at aol.com  Tue Apr 15 15:59:40 2008
From: RampantNM at aol.com (RampantNM at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:59:40 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Prices
Message-ID: <cb0.29b7593f.35367f4c@aol.com>

In a message dated 4/15/2008 9:49:42 AM Mountain Daylight Time,  
spridgets-request at autox.team.net writes:

Isn't  one of the supply/demand constraints that we don't have adequate 
refining  capabilities??




That's what Rush says.  I'm sure Hillbama says its greedy oil  executives.  
They seem to be able to produce plenty of $4 stuff.
 
Regards,

Robert B. Houston

74.5 MGBGT
73 MG  Midget

As he stared at her ample bosom, he daydreamed of the dual  Skinners Union
carburetors in his vintage MG, highly functional yet  pleasingly formed, 
perched prominently on top of the intake manifold, aching for  experienced hands, 
the small knurled caps of the oil dampeners begging to be  inspected and 
adjusted as
described in chapter seven of the Haynes shop  manual.




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From jfisher3 at fast.net  Tue Apr 15 17:17:41 2008
From: jfisher3 at fast.net (John Fisher)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:17:41 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] AMSOIL's recommendation for flat tappet engines
In-Reply-To: <mailman.8638.1208237471.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.8638.1208237471.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <003501c89f4e$e83fa610$b8bef230$@net>

https://www.amsoil.com/dealer/techservicesbulletin/TSB_Flat_Tappet.pdf

The ongoing discussion of lubrication in flat tappet engines made a
reference to Amsoil's Harley oil, which possibly refers to Amsoil MCV a
motorcycle specific 20W-50 lubricant with additives for wet clutch operation
not needed in automobile applications.  Amsoil has 5 specific
recommendations for flat tappet engines, including 2 20W-50 lubricants, but
the "Harley oil" is not one of them.

Amsoil's "marketing methods" may be a reference to the fact that they are
still loyal to their multi level marketing networks which originated in
1972.  AmZoil (the original name) was the first company to market synthetic
automotive motor oil, years before Mobil Oil developed Mobil 1.  A new
company which was selling "artificial oil" then had difficulty promoting
it's products without massive advertising funds.  Instead, Amzoil recruited
dealers who showed their customers that synthetic oil was not only as good
as, but far superior to petroleum oil.  

The promotion of 1 year or 25,000 (yes thousand) mile oil changes was and
still is considered lunacy by most people, but the fact remains that Amsoil
is the only manufacturer which will put this interval (and more) on the
label of some of their products.    Mobil tried and failed.  Alan Amatuzio
and Amsoil still remain faithful to their dealer network who sold the
products to their friends and neighbors.  Amsoil has developed an extensive
line of lubricants for the automotive, industrial and commercial markets,
and is constantly testing and having their products tested against the
competition.  Almost every time it proves superior. Some boutique lubricants
may win occasionally, but Amsoil has a consistently high quality product
line.

Thanks for listening, I really was not trying for a commercial.

John Fisher
HAN5l18264

From nory1 at adelphia.net  Tue Apr 15 19:14:49 2008
From: nory1 at adelphia.net (Nory)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:14:49 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
In-Reply-To: <4395677.1208229797426.JavaMail.root@wmvirt6>
References: <4395677.1208229797426.JavaMail.root@wmvirt6>
Message-ID: <03963020-CFC5-4E10-842C-20003A596749@adelphia.net>

And it would fly     (-:


On Apr 14, 2008, at 11:23 PM, <bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com>  
<bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com> wrote:

> You'd think for a brazilion bucks it would have a complete paint  
> job...
>
> Ed

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Tue Apr 15 21:50:18 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:50:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
In-Reply-To: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>
Message-ID: <000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>

So does the SILENCE mean that nobody out here has an answer to my question
or ?????  Surely I am not the only one that has encountered this problem.

Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+60bugeye=cebridge.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+60bugeye=cebridge.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Leo
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:44 PM
To: 'Spridget List'
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question

Lets see if I can word this right to possibly get an answer to the problem J
New roller ball bearings (thrust type) installed on the front hubs.  Both
sides were installed 68 miles ago (i.e.  races seated right and the spacer
inserted correctly.  Now the drivers side still is the way it should be but
the passenger side has play in the hub.  Checked that the nut was snugged
down and all looks correct.  Any ideas on the problem and how to correct it?
Have heard before about shims being necessary sometimes  but dont
understand that concept.Ideas and no I dont want to change to tapered
roller bearings <grin> if at all possible.



Oh yea..the car is a 1960 Bugeye (aka  Iris)



Thanks

Leo


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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Apr 16 06:36:11 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:36:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>
	<000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>
Message-ID: <007101c89fbe$7479a170$0201a8c0@midget>

> So does the SILENCE mean that nobody out here has an answer to my question 
> or ?????  Surely I am not the only one that has encountered this problem.

Leo,
The silence means that, since you don't want to fart around with shims and 
you don't want to convert to tapered roller bearings, you didn't leave much 
for us to say. However, here is a dissertation from FR Millmore, another 
Spridgeter:

"They are angular contact ball bearings.
Not the same as rollers. Names matter.
They are to be preloaded, the correct amount. Like the book said. (Unipart 
book quoted)
The spacer is a selective match to the hub it came in. Manufacturing 
tolerances are the reason for the selection; after that there are no 
tolerances.
Bits mixed up must be similarly matched.
IF the spacer is such as to leave play in the correct bearings, then it 
should be shortened the requisite amount.
IF the spacer is such as to give excessive preload, then shims should be 
fitted to bring it right.
The preload is slight, on the order of .001-.002". I do not know the OE 
spec, but this will work fine and give no problem.
There should be NO play.
Play lets the bearings beat themselves to death, making more play.
Play locally overloads the bearing, as the entire load is on two balls at 
the top or bottom in each bearing, depending on what the loads are at the 
moment. This causes extreme loads in the cage, which causes them to break - 
the common failure mode for the original bearings. If the OE brass cage 
bearings are readjusted for preload after initial wear-in, they last 
forever.
Play knocks back the brake pads, giving lousy brakes.
Pay attention.

The easiest way to measure preload is to fit a shim on the spacer, and 
measure endfloat, then reassemble with correct or no shims.
EG; If with a .005 measuring shim there is .003-.004 endfloat with thin oil 
only on the bearings, you are good. Remove the shim, pack the bearings with 
grease, and reassemble.
If with an .010 shim there is .006 endfloat, fit a .002-.003 shim.
ETC.
Be very careful about tightening the nut. Excessive force to line up the 
split pin hole will collapse the spacer, leading to excessive preload. It is 
best to measure endfloat with the pin hole just a bit short of lined up - 
how much short depends on how thick the measuring shim is, and how much 
endfloat you have - finesse! One trick is to use shims on the small end of 
the spindle, line the splitpin hole up, mark the nut postion, do your 
measurements, then put the measuring shim between the bearing and the outer 
retaining washer. That keeps the stack height the same = no guessing." 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 16 07:33:35 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:33:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
In-Reply-To: <000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>
	<000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804160633o58887050wac2ad4d13e1b32c5@mail.gmail.com>

Isn't there a nice video by the University Motors Guy, John
Somethingorother, that shows the MGB hub assembly.  Does the same
general technique apply to Spridgets?  I can't remember.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 16 07:36:54 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:36:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804160633o58887050wac2ad4d13e1b32c5@mail.gmail.com>
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>
	<000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>
	<5f00d9910804160633o58887050wac2ad4d13e1b32c5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804160636v660ff625p7a1f2673b6d42b5f@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, here it is:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RJYIXZtnIiw&feature=related

Even if it isn't the same, Mr. Twist's videos are good viewing.

Cheers,
Derf

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Apr 16 07:45:37 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:45:37 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Fuel Prices
In-Reply-To: <cb0.29b7593f.35367f4c@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F4039015244AFBA4176E6C2B8EA0@phx.gbl>

Well, up here where we 'export' oil, we had some stations running out of gas 
a few? weeks ago, gas is between 1.07 and 1.17 per litre for regular.  I 
think that's between $4.05 and $4.43 per US gallon.  Of course I picked a 
car that wants premium gas ...
http://ottawagasprices.com/


----Original Message Follows----
Isn't  one of the supply/demand constraints that we don't have adequate
refining  capabilities??

That's what Rush says.  I'm sure Hillbama says its greedy oil  executives.
They seem to be able to produce plenty of $4 stuff.

Regards,

Robert B. Houston

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Apr 16 08:00:55 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:00:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net><000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>
	<5f00d9910804160633o58887050wac2ad4d13e1b32c5@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00c301c89fca$4ded8100$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Isn't there a nice video by the University Motors Guy, John
> Somethingorother, that shows the MGB hub assembly.  Does the same
> general technique apply to Spridgets?  I can't remember.

IIRC, the early MGB was quite similar to the Spridget wheel bearings. 
Interesting that the Spridget manuals never discuss the concept of shimming, 
but the MGB manuals do... Might want to glom onto an MGB manual and check 
out the procedure.
David Lieb 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Apr 16 08:02:10 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:02:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080415165617.03985d78@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F39F97230526BBF462DC628B8EA0@phx.gbl>

We're finally getting the weather too.  I usually take the Midget out April 
1st and I'm usually the first person that I see top down.  This year, I saw 
a Miata and a Mustang top down and about in the residual salt and I don't 
have the Midget out yet.  We have now had the requisite cleansing rain and I 
just placed the call to the insurance company to put the full coverage on 
for tomorrow.  :)

RD

----Original Message Follows----
From: Peter C <peter at nosimport.com>

Last snowfall, I hope, was Saturday. Enough to wash the salt off. No
one's been riding around here until now. First +55 day since October.
Record snow.

Mini's out and chargin around!!!

Peter
=
At 04:55 PM 4/15/2008, Frank Clarici wrote:

 >Peter C wrote:
 >>   But I'm FINALLY commuting in a proper car.
 >>
 >>
 >And the Mini was not proper? or did you get it back on the road? I
 >didn't know it was down.
 >
 >--
 >Frank Clarici
 >Toms River, NJ

From mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU  Wed Apr 16 08:24:56 2008
From: mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU (Mark A. O'Neil)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:24:56 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilt vs restored Re:  Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <mailman.8805.1208357107.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.8805.1208357107.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <D5C91687-3D8D-4A96-A8DB-4CCBDA8952EE@dartmouth.edu>

>> FWIW, we had this same discussion on one of my antique motorcycle  
>> lists a
>> few years ago. The concensus term was "rebuilt" vs "restored".
>>
>> Cheers!!
>> Jim



You wouldn't be on the Indian list would you Jim?

We had the exact same discussion and consensus.

I also like "fixin it up"! Given both my bike (41 Indian) and auto (79  
Midg) are intended to be ridden/driven often and rather abusively  
(like I stole 'em may be appropriate) I might add, doing what it takes  
to make certain they stop and go as I expect is essential - often  
after a sacrifice to the 'concours original' gods. Then there /is/ the  
money factor....

-m

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Apr 16 08:45:43 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:45:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilt vs restored Re:  Bugeye in Magazine
References: <mailman.8805.1208357107.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<D5C91687-3D8D-4A96-A8DB-4CCBDA8952EE@dartmouth.edu>
Message-ID: <00cb01c89fd0$8ce37530$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> I also like "fixin it up"! Given both my bike (41 Indian) and auto (79
> Midg) are intended to be ridden/driven often and rather abusively
> (like I stole 'em may be appropriate) I might add, doing what it takes
> to make certain they stop and go as I expect is essential - often
> after a sacrifice to the 'concours original' gods. Then there /is/ the
> money factor....

And the ultimate insult of KNOWING that this piece came on the car from the 
factory, even though the concours folks assure you that it is incorrect. If 
the car can't be driven, is it still a car? As Barney Gaylord has been heard 
to say, the best cure for a concours car is a gravel road at high speed.
David Lieb 

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Apr 16 09:11:38 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:11:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
In-Reply-To: <00c301c89fca$4ded8100$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>
	<000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>
	<5f00d9910804160633o58887050wac2ad4d13e1b32c5@mail.gmail.com>
	<00c301c89fca$4ded8100$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>

HOLD IT!   There is no similarity between and MGB and a Spridget 
front wheel hub and bearing beyond the number of bearings, a seal, 
and the fact that they both have 4 studs. COMPLETELY different 
original design. DO NOT apply one repair procedure to the other.

Leo, your problem could be a worn hub where the ID especially for the 
outer bearing is worn. Using the Unipart/Moss supplied bearing kit 
with the narrow-width outer race exacerbates the problem. I have 20 + 
hubs here with that same problem, and we are working on a solution. 
(we actually have the solution, just trying to figure if anyone would 
pay for it)

Did you use the narrow-width outer race bearing? If so, a different 
outer bearing may solve it.

         Peter C
======
At 09:00 AM 4/16/2008, David Lieb wrote:

> > Isn't there a nice video by the University Motors Guy, John
> > Somethingorother, that shows the MGB hub assembly.  Does the same
> > general technique apply to Spridgets?  I can't remember.
>
>IIRC, the early MGB was quite similar to the Spridget wheel bearings.
>Interesting that the Spridget manuals never discuss the concept of shimming,
>but the MGB manuals do... Might want to glom onto an MGB manual and check
>out the procedure.
>David Lieb

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr 16 09:22:05 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:22:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilt vs restored Re:  Bugeye in Magazine
References: <mailman.8805.1208357107.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net><D5C91687-3D8D-4A96-A8DB-4CCBDA8952EE@dartmouth.edu>
	<00cb01c89fd0$8ce37530$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <0aea01c89fd5$a15e4760$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: "Spridget List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] rebuilt vs restored Re: Bugeye in Magazine


As Barney Gaylord has been heard to say, the best cure for a concours car is 
a gravel road at high speed.
David Lieb
_______________________________________________

Eww, I like that one.

LAD 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 16 09:37:28 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:37:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>
	<000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>
	<5f00d9910804160633o58887050wac2ad4d13e1b32c5@mail.gmail.com>
	<00c301c89fca$4ded8100$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804160837l3478f578g85ab12821566b05a@mail.gmail.com>

OK, I sit corrected.  I thought that maybe if it applied to Spridgets,
Mr. Twist would have stated that in his video.  Still a good video to
watch, even if you don't have an MGB at present.

From biffjones at verizon.net  Wed Apr 16 09:53:02 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:53:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: 3 Sprite Jubilee 41508
Message-ID: <00f001c89fd9$f41fbf20$2f01a8c0@dell1>

----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Moses
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:26 PM
Subject: 3 Sprite Jubilee 41508


Deadline April 16, 2008.

Hotel Carlisle & Embers Convention Center will offer our Sprite Jubilee
special room rate of $89 through April 16, 2008.

Final orders for Sprite Jubilee logo embroidered clothing will be taken
through April 16, 2008.

SPRITE JUBILEE contact information:  dr.moses at verizon.net & 717-534-2525 /
877-748-3165.

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Apr 16 09:57:51 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:57:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>
	<000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>
	<5f00d9910804160633o58887050wac2ad4d13e1b32c5@mail.gmail.com>
	<00c301c89fca$4ded8100$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <00d701c89fda$a04baca0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> HOLD IT!   There is no similarity between and MGB and a Spridget 
> front wheel hub and bearing beyond the number of bearings, a seal, 
> and the fact that they both have 4 studs. COMPLETELY different 
> original design. DO NOT apply one repair procedure to the other.

OK, I guess I DON'T recall correctly. Believe Peter, he knows. 
David Lieb

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 16 10:01:31 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:01:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Guys - I have a customer who asked this question of our tech line.  They didn't know, so they asked me as the resident Midget owner in hopes I could find out and answer the customer.  I in turn am asking my expert resource - the list!  
   
  Here's the question: On the Flasher unit for Midgets (sorry, don't have a year), there are three terminals in a !_! configuration - picture the exclamation points as the upright terminal blades.  The three are labeled L, P, and X.  Does anybody know what each of them actually connect to? 
   
  Thanks,
   - David

       
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 16 10:09:17 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:09:17 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
	<822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804160909q1bb157d4ydb7b24d1be7c492b@mail.gmail.com>

Stolen from some other site:
#49 is the 12V power.
#31 is a Ground.
#49a goes to the signal switch.

You can buy a generic flasher at an auto parts store.
These are thermal-operated and have 3 terminals marked:
X  Power in.
L  Load  (signal switch)
P  Pilot  (for dash indicator)

Some only have 2 terminals, omitting the "P".

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Apr 16 10:10:45 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:10:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
	<822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416110759.036bbf70@nosimport.com>

L is for the way you ....  light the lamp....  Actually from the Switch
P is for the way you tell it's on... Pilot lamp (on dash)
X is very very, extraordinary, (it's the power feed from a ignition 
controlled supply.)

         Peter C.
=======================
At 11:01 AM 4/16/2008, David Booker wrote:

>Guys - I have a customer who asked this question of our tech 
>line.  They didn't know, so they asked me as the resident Midget 
>owner in hopes I could find out and answer the customer.  I in turn 
>am asking my expert resource - the list!
>
>   Here's the question: On the Flasher unit for Midgets (sorry, 
> don't have a year), there are three terminals in a !_! 
> configuration - picture the exclamation points as the upright 
> terminal blades.  The three are labeled L, P, and X.  Does anybody 
> know what each of them actually connect to?
>
>   Thanks,
>    - David

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Apr 16 10:43:54 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:43:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416110759.036bbf70@nosimport.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
	<822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080416110759.036bbf70@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <3546051B-5F6A-4E8C-A2B6-AEBF6A27B9B7@comcast.net>

... and "E" is for??  ;-) Even more than...

lester


On Apr 16, 2008, at 11:10 AM, Peter C wrote:

> L is for the way you ....  light the lamp....  Actually from the  
> Switch
> P is for the way you tell it's on... Pilot lamp (on dash)
> X is very very, extraordinary, (it's the power feed from a ignition
> controlled supply.)
>
>          Peter C.
> =======================
> At 11:01 AM 4/16/2008, David Booker wrote:
>
>> Guys - I have a customer who asked this question of our tech
>> line.  They didn't know, so they asked me as the resident Midget
>> owner in hopes I could find out and answer the customer.  I in turn
>> am asking my expert resource - the list!
>>
>>   Here's the question: On the Flasher unit for Midgets (sorry,
>> don't have a year), there are three terminals in a !_!
>> configuration - picture the exclamation points as the upright
>> terminal blades.  The three are labeled L, P, and X.  Does anybody
>> know what each of them actually connect to?
>>
>>   Thanks,

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr 16 10:44:32 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:44:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate
Message-ID: <0b1c01c89fe1$26325570$6401a8c0@Larry>

The federal government is sending each and every one of us a $600 rebate.
If we spend that money at Wal-Mart,the money will go to China.  If we spend
it  on gasoline it will go to the Arabs, if we purchase a computer it will
go to  India, if we purchase fruit and vegetables it will  go to Mexico,
Honduras,  and Guatemala, if we purchase a good car it will go to Japan, if
we purchase  useless crap it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help the
American  economy.   The only way to keep that money here at home is to buy
prostitutes and beer, since these are the only products still produced in
the US. Thank you for your help.                                 


I'm nothing if not a responsible conveyor of information....LAD

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr 16 10:47:14 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:47:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com><822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080416110759.036bbf70@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <0b2901c89fe1$867435c0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>; "Spridget List" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Flasher question


L is for the way you ....  light the lamp....  Actually from the Switch
P is for the way you tell it's on... Pilot lamp (on dash)
X is very very, extraordinary, (it's the power feed from a ignition
controlled supply.)

         Peter C.
=======================
Putting a little something in the coffee, Peter?

LAD 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Apr 16 10:55:06 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:55:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <0b2901c89fe1$867435c0$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com><822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080416110759.036bbf70@nosimport.com>
	<0b2901c89fe1$867435c0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <C1CE5BCD-2440-4657-8439-0D6363EAE680@comcast.net>

.. and of course the rest of the day will be spent with me humming "L  
is for the way you look at me.."

lester

On Apr 16, 2008, at 11:47 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>
> To: "David Booker" <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com>; "Spridget List"
> <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Flasher question
>
>
> L is for the way you ....  light the lamp....  Actually from the  
> Switch
> P is for the way you tell it's on... Pilot lamp (on dash)
> X is very very, extraordinary, (it's the power feed from a ignition
> controlled supply.)
>
>          Peter C.
> =======================
> Putting a little something in the coffee, Peter?
>
> LAD

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 16 11:06:02 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:06:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question - Thanks much!
In-Reply-To: <C1CE5BCD-2440-4657-8439-0D6363EAE680@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <932359.44425.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Everybody - Thanks for all the imaginative answers - I knew I could count on this bunch.
   - David

Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
  .. and of course the rest of the day will be spent with me humming "L 
is for the way you look at me.."

lester

On Apr 16, 2008, at 11:47 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter C" 

> To: "David Booker" ; "Spridget List"
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Flasher question
>
>
> L is for the way you .... light the lamp.... Actually from the 
> Switch
> P is for the way you tell it's on... Pilot lamp (on dash)
> X is very very, extraordinary, (it's the power feed from a ignition
> controlled supply.)
>
> Peter C.
> =======================
> Putting a little something in the coffee, Peter?
>
> LAD
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 16 11:15:45 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:15:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question answered - Thanks!
In-Reply-To: <3546051B-5F6A-4E8C-A2B6-AEBF6A27B9B7@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <277894.80573.qm@web36803.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Everybody - Thanks for all the imaginative answers - I knew I could count on this bunch.
   - David

Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
  ... and "E" is for?? ;-) Even more than...

lester


On Apr 16, 2008, at 11:10 AM, Peter C wrote:

> L is for the way you .... light the lamp.... Actually from the 
> Switch
> P is for the way you tell it's on... Pilot lamp (on dash)
> X is very very, extraordinary, (it's the power feed from a ignition
> controlled supply.)
>
> Peter C.
> =======================
> At 11:01 AM 4/16/2008, David Booker wrote:
>
>> Guys - I have a customer who asked this question of our tech
>> line. They didn't know, so they asked me as the resident Midget
>> owner in hopes I could find out and answer the customer. I in turn
>> am asking my expert resource - the list!
>>
>> Here's the question: On the Flasher unit for Midgets (sorry,
>> don't have a year), there are three terminals in a !_!
>> configuration - picture the exclamation points as the upright
>> terminal blades. The three are labeled L, P, and X. Does anybody
>> know what each of them actually connect to?
>>
>> Thanks,
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From hal at katemuir.com  Wed Apr 16 11:29:03 2008
From: hal at katemuir.com (Hal Faulkner)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:29:03 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate
In-Reply-To: <0b1c01c89fe1$26325570$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <HJECLIGCCJIHGFIGICMFAEMKGLAA.hal@katemuir.com>

I didn't know Ols Speckled Hen and Newcastle Brown were made in the US.
Hal

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+hal=katemuir.com at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
Larry Daniels
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:45 AM
To: Spridgets List
Subject: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate


American  economy.   The only way to keep that money here at home is to buy
prostitutes and beer, since these are the only products still produced in
the US. Thank you for your help.                                 

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Apr 16 11:31:37 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:31:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate
In-Reply-To: <0b1c01c89fe1$26325570$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <0b1c01c89fe1$26325570$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804161031s72ece54fke26f558ba6ee37bd@mail.gmail.com>

So who's supplying the hookers for LOTO, so we can help out the economy
while we are there???

LOL


Just Ed

On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 11:44 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> The federal government is sending each and every one of us a $600 rebate.
> If we spend that money at Wal-Mart,the money will go to China.  If we
> spend
> it  on gasoline it will go to the Arabs, if we purchase a computer it will
> go to  India, if we purchase fruit and vegetables it will  go to Mexico,
> Honduras,  and Guatemala, if we purchase a good car it will go to Japan,
> if
> we purchase  useless crap it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help
> the
> American  economy.   The only way to keep that money here at home is to
> buy
> prostitutes and beer, since these are the only products still produced in
> the US. Thank you for your help.
>
>
> I'm nothing if not a responsible conveyor of information....LAD
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From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Apr 16 12:33:49 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:33:49 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com><822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com><7.0.1.0.2.20080416110759.036bbf70@nosimport.com>
	<0b2901c89fe1$867435c0$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <02cf01c89ff0$6bf40220$6501a8c0@shop>

<<Putting a little something in the coffee, Peter?
LAD >>

Well, maybe be Larry BUT it would have been OK because WHEN PPP penned his missive <<<spridgets at autox.team.net> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Flasher question>>

it was 6:10PM in UK!!!!!

<G>
DL

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Wed Apr 16 11:58:57 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:58:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question - Thanks much!
References: <932359.44425.qm@web36807.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <019b01c89feb$8b3f46d0$8500a8c0@CT>

Also, a STANT 550 will work as a replacement and is available everywhere but
it is labeled different.


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: David Booker
  To: Lester
  Cc: Spridget List
  Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:06 PM
  Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Flasher question - Thanks much!


  Everybody - Thanks for all the imaginative answers - I knew I could count on
this bunch.
     - David

  Lester <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
    .. and of course the rest of the day will be spent with me humming "L
  is for the way you look at me.."

  lester

  On Apr 16, 2008, at 11:47 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

  > ----- Original Message -----
  > From: "Peter C"

  > To: "David Booker" ; "Spridget List"
  >
  > Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:10 AM
  > Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Flasher question
  >
  >
  > L is for the way you .... light the lamp.... Actually from the
  > Switch
  > P is for the way you tell it's on... Pilot lamp (on dash)
  > X is very very, extraordinary, (it's the power feed from a ignition
  > controlled supply.)
  >
  > Peter C.
  > =======================
  > Putting a little something in the coffee, Peter?
  >
  > LAD
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr 16 12:16:02 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:16:02 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C42B9072.170C0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  L, P, and X. 
X from fuse block
L to switch
P to dash light

http://books.google.com/books?id=b55_ZAs7ljYC&pg=PA125&lpg=PA125&dq=+L,+P,+a
nd+X.+turn+signal+relay&source=web&ots=JN_PCiKg5D&sig=COXuA84XVk-1zAZvivc0tT
8Y6ig&hl=en#PPA119,M1

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr 16 12:18:25 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:18:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416110759.036bbf70@nosimport.com>
References: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
	<822506.54241.qm@web36806.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080416110759.036bbf70@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804161118t648b9d4bt114743153ac2c8c@mail.gmail.com>

On 4/16/08, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:
>
> L is for the way you ....  light the lamp....  Actually from the Switch
> P is for the way you tell it's on... Pilot lamp (on dash)
> X is very very, extraordinary, (it's the power feed from a ignition
> controlled supply.)


Put them all together they spell "LPX" (and not MOTHER).....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Apr 16 13:03:27 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:03:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804161031s72ece54fke26f558ba6ee37bd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001501c89ff4$8e32f540$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

My choice would be prostitutes, and Chinese products.......either way;
when you're done, you know you've gotten a good screwing ;)
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Brad Fornal
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:32 PM
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Spridgets List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate

So who's supplying the hookers for LOTO, so we can help out the economy
while we are there???

LOL


Just Ed

On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 11:44 AM, Larry Daniels
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> The federal government is sending each and every one of us a $600
rebate.
> If we spend that money at Wal-Mart,the money will go to China.  If we
> spend
> it  on gasoline it will go to the Arabs, if we purchase a computer it
will
> go to  India, if we purchase fruit and vegetables it will  go to
Mexico,
> Honduras,  and Guatemala, if we purchase a good car it will go to
Japan,
> if
> we purchase  useless crap it will go to Taiwan and none of it will
help
> the
> American  economy.   The only way to keep that money here at home is
to
> buy
> prostitutes and beer, since these are the only products still produced
in
> the US. Thank you for your help.
>
>
> I'm nothing if not a responsible conveyor of information....LAD
> _______________________________________________

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Apr 16 15:07:34 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:07:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilt vs restored Re:  Bugeye in Magazine
References: <mailman.8805.1208357107.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net><D5C91687-3D8D-4A96-A8DB-4CCBDA8952EE@dartmouth.edu>
	<00cb01c89fd0$8ce37530$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <03a701c8a005$e77cde20$6501a8c0@shop>

<<As Barney Gaylord has been heard 
to say, the best cure for a concours car is a gravel road at high speed.>>

And IIRC David, he is close to the end of resto #4 with 500K miles??

And if uou folks havem't read his odessy trip of 19,000 miles, you SHOULD!!

http://mgaguru.com/

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Apr 16 14:25:39 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:25:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilt vs restored Re:  Bugeye in Magazine
References: <mailman.8805.1208357107.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net><D5C91687-3D8D-4A96-A8DB-4CCBDA8952EE@dartmouth.edu><00cb01c89fd0$8ce37530$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<03a701c8a005$e77cde20$6501a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <012601c8a000$09e6bd60$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> <<As Barney Gaylord has been heard
> to say, the best cure for a concours car is a gravel road at high speed.
>
> And IIRC David, he is close to the end of resto #4 with 500K miles??
> And if you folks havem't read his odessy trip of 19,000 miles, you 
> SHOULD!!
> http://mgaguru.com/


Naw, he hasn't even hit 400,000 yet and 150,000 of that was on it before he 
bought it. What can I say about a guy who drives from Chicago to Alaska by 
way of Texas?
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Apr 16 15:02:05 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kate)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:02:05 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] rebuilt vs restored Re:  Bugeye in Magazine
In-Reply-To: <012601c8a000$09e6bd60$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <mailman.8805.1208357107.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net><D5C91687-3D8D-4A96-A8DB-4CCBDA8952EE@dartmouth.edu><00cb01c89fd0$8ce37530$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<03a701c8a005$e77cde20$6501a8c0@shop>
	<012601c8a000$09e6bd60$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <4806694D.5030308@frontiernet.net>

He sounds like the type of person that I need to meet.  That's pretty 
much the way I travel.

Kate
>
>
>  What can I say about a guy who drives from Chicago to Alaska by 
> way of Texas?

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Wed Apr 16 15:16:19 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:16:19 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate
Message-ID: <26500756.1208380579165.JavaMail.root@wmvirt1>

My choice would be prostitutes, and Chinese products.......either way; when you're done, you know you've gotten a good screwing ;)

You know, of course, that you never have sex with a Chinese prostitute... If you do, you're horny again in an hour!

Ed

From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Apr 16 16:41:48 2008
From: grday at btinternet.com (Guy R Day)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:41:48 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate
References: <0b1c01c89fe1$26325570$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<e98d88090804161031s72ece54fke26f558ba6ee37bd@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004a01c8a013$0e7b3f00$3f108656@tairswork>

This was the next message in my intray........

<snip>
Hi,
i am here sitting in the internet caffe. Found your email and
decided to write. I am 25 y.o.girl.
I have a picture if you want. No need to reply here as
this is not may email. Write me at bamber175 at rtutdirect.com
<snip>

LOL

Guy R Day





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate


> So who's supplying the hookers for LOTO, so we can help out the economy
> while we are there???
>
> LOL
>
>
> Just Ed
>
> On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 11:44 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>> The federal government is sending each and every one of us a $600 rebate.
>> If we spend that money at Wal-Mart,the money will go to China.  If we
>> spend
>> it  on gasoline it will go to the Arabs, if we purchase a computer it 
>> will
>> go to  India, if we purchase fruit and vegetables it will  go to Mexico,
>> Honduras,  and Guatemala, if we purchase a good car it will go to Japan,
>> if
>> we purchase  useless crap it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help
>> the
>> American  economy.   The only way to keep that money here at home is to
>> buy
>> prostitutes and beer, since these are the only products still produced in
>> the US. Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>> I'm nothing if not a responsible conveyor of information....LAD
>> _______________________________________________
>> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>
>> You are subscribed as tequila.brad at gmail.com
>>
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>>
>
>
>
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>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Apr 16 19:19:48 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:19:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <C42B9072.170C0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C42B9072.170C0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4806A5B4.4030002@comcast.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
>>     
> X from fuse block
> L to switch
> P to dash light
>   
And just to confuse some of you, the original Lucas flasher unit had B L 
P and B was for Battery (same as X)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 16 20:30:47 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:30:47 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Race Bugeye For Sale
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804161930j1672d10bx62420beab74759fc@mail.gmail.com>

http://www.sierraclassics.com/detail-1958-austin-bug_eye_sprite-race_car-2114710.html

From shop at justbrits.com  Wed Apr 16 21:48:01 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:48:01 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Race Bugeye For Sale
References: <2ad6c6b10804161930j1672d10bx62420beab74759fc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007e01c8a03d$d7b56e20$6501a8c0@shop>

Sure like to see the inside of the boot for a look at the top surface, Herb<G>!!

FINE "looking" body!!!

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 16 21:12:01 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:12:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Flasher question
In-Reply-To: <C42B9072.170C0%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <459762.99579.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> X

Nevermind...too obvious...

Ron


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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr 16 21:15:04 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:15:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate
In-Reply-To: <004a01c8a013$0e7b3f00$3f108656@tairswork>
References: <0b1c01c89fe1$26325570$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<e98d88090804161031s72ece54fke26f558ba6ee37bd@mail.gmail.com>
	<004a01c8a013$0e7b3f00$3f108656@tairswork>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804162015m24c853bfm2d6b708a50433d9@mail.gmail.com>

Guy,

So I emailed her.  She's right!  She does have a picture. It's you and her
and Max Mosely...  ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 5:41 PM, Guy R Day <grday at btinternet.com> wrote:

> This was the next message in my intray........
>
> <snip>
> Hi,
> i am here sitting in the internet caffe. Found your email and
> decided to write. I am 25 y.o.girl.
> I have a picture if you want. No need to reply here as
> this is not may email. Write me at bamber175 at rtutdirect.com
> <snip>
>
> LOL
>
> Guy R Day
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> To: "Larry Daniels" <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 6:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate
>
>
> > So who's supplying the hookers for LOTO, so we can help out the economy
> > while we are there???
> >
> > LOL
> >
> >
> > Just Ed
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 11:44 AM, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> The federal government is sending each and every one of us a $600
> rebate.
> >> If we spend that money at Wal-Mart,the money will go to China.  If we
> >> spend
> >> it  on gasoline it will go to the Arabs, if we purchase a computer it
> >> will
> >> go to  India, if we purchase fruit and vegetables it will  go to
> Mexico,
> >> Honduras,  and Guatemala, if we purchase a good car it will go to
> Japan,
> >> if
> >> we purchase  useless crap it will go to Taiwan and none of it will help
> >> the
> >> American  economy.   The only way to keep that money here at home is to
> >> buy
> >> prostitutes and beer, since these are the only products still produced
> in
> >> the US. Thank you for your help.
> >>
> >>
> >> I'm nothing if not a responsible conveyor of information....LAD
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >>
> >> You are subscribed as tequila.brad at gmail.com
> >>
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> >>
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> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
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> >
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Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!

For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Apr 16 21:34:40 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:34:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net>
	<000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net>
	<5f00d9910804160633o58887050wac2ad4d13e1b32c5@mail.gmail.com>
	<00c301c89fca$4ded8100$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <007001c8a03b$f9c34de0$ed49e9a0$@net>

WOW...Now we are communicating!!!  Everyone's replies have been read and
saved and this weekend after a crawfish boil I am going to tear into the
front hubs and check everything out and see where we go from there. Who
knows....Tapered roller bearings might be in the future.

Thanks 
Leo

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+60bugeye=cebridge.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+60bugeye=cebridge.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Peter C
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:12 AM
To: David Lieb; Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question

HOLD IT!   There is no similarity between and MGB and a Spridget 
front wheel hub and bearing beyond the number of bearings, a seal, 
and the fact that they both have 4 studs. COMPLETELY different 
original design. DO NOT apply one repair procedure to the other.

Leo, your problem could be a worn hub where the ID especially for the 
outer bearing is worn. Using the Unipart/Moss supplied bearing kit 
with the narrow-width outer race exacerbates the problem. I have 20 + 
hubs here with that same problem, and we are working on a solution. 
(we actually have the solution, just trying to figure if anyone would 
pay for it)

Did you use the narrow-width outer race bearing? If so, a different 
outer bearing may solve it.

         Peter C
======
At 09:00 AM 4/16/2008, David Lieb wrote:

> > Isn't there a nice video by the University Motors Guy, John
> > Somethingorother, that shows the MGB hub assembly.  Does the same
> > general technique apply to Spridgets?  I can't remember.
>
>IIRC, the early MGB was quite similar to the Spridget wheel bearings.
>Interesting that the Spridget manuals never discuss the concept of
shimming,
>but the MGB manuals do... Might want to glom onto an MGB manual and check
>out the procedure.
>David Lieb
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Thu Apr 17 03:34:30 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:34:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
Message-ID: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>

List,
I stumbled across this ad for a "restored Bugeye" the guy only wants
$31,500. He has 42,500. invested.
Enjoy,
Linda

http://www.classicsandcustoms.com/search/Austin_Healey_Bug_Eye_Sprite_19218.asp#first_image

From miniac7 at aol.com  Thu Apr 17 06:24:58 2008
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:24:58 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8CA6E9D2F4E4A8E-1DC-1823@WEBMAIL-MC21.sysops.aol.com>

Guess you can't blame a guy for trying. Considering?it being the 50th year, there's bound to be renewed interest in these cars, and maybe the right buyer will catch wind of it. How he spent 42k is my question.

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.


-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridgeteers <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 5:34 am
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )



List,
I stumbled across this ad for a "restored Bugeye" the guy only wants
$31,500. He has 42,500. invested.
Enjoy,
Linda

http://www.classicsandcustoms.com/search/Austin_Healey_Bug_Eye_Sprite_19218.asp#first_image
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Thu Apr 17 06:34:55 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:34:55 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
In-Reply-To: <8CA6E9D2F4E4A8E-1DC-1823@WEBMAIL-MC21.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F34DB80BCCFA5BE661803CFB8E50@phx.gbl>

The answer is rigt there in the ad:
"gave British Sports Cars in San Luis Obispo California 'carte blanche' to 
restore it"


----Original Message Follows----
From: miniac7 at aol.com
To: grunthaner at gmail.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:24:58 -0400

Guess you can't blame a guy for trying. Considering?it being the 50th year, 
there's bound to be renewed interest in these cars, and maybe the right 
buyer will catch wind of it. How he spent 42k is my question.

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.


-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridgeteers <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 5:34 am
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )



List,
I stumbled across this ad for a "restored Bugeye" the guy only wants
$31,500. He has 42,500. invested.
Enjoy,
Linda

http://www.classicsandcustoms.com/search/Austin_Healey_Bug_Eye_Sprite_19218.asp#first_image
You are subscribed as miniac7 at aol.com

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From miniac7 at aol.com  Thu Apr 17 07:23:53 2008
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:23:53 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F34DB80BCCFA5BE661803CFB8E50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8CA6EA56A5C617E-1DC-1BA0@WEBMAIL-MC21.sysops.aol.com>

Just like when I was reading school books, I jonly looked at the pictures.


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Duquette <robertduquette at sympatico.ca>
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 8:34 am
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )



The answer is rigt there in the ad:
"gave British Sports Cars in San Luis Obispo California 'carte blanche' to 
restore it"


----Original Message Follows----
From: miniac7 at aol.com
To: grunthaner at gmail.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:24:58 -0400

Guess you can't blame a guy for trying. Considering?it being the 50th year, 
there's bound to be renewed interest in these cars, and maybe the right 
buyer will catch wind of it. How he spent 42k is my question.

Howard Collins
Virginia Beach, VA.


-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Spridgeteers <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 5:34 am
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )



List,
I stumbled across this ad for a "restored Bugeye" the guy only wants
$31,500. He has 42,500. invested.
Enjoy,
Linda

http://www.classicsandcustoms.com/search/Austin_Healey_Bug_Eye_Sprite_19218.asp#first_image
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Apr 17 07:39:16 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:39:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
References: <8CA6EA56A5C617E-1DC-1BA0@WEBMAIL-MC21.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <013d01c8a090$6e99ff20$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Just like when I was reading school books, I jonly looked at the pictures.

But you bought Playboy for the articles, right?
Lorry Denials

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Apr 17 07:43:03 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:43:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804170643o5bfab743p20b221b1cf031aef@mail.gmail.com>

So, if you buy a 55 Chevy, spend an assload of money on a Z06 engine and
transmission, pay to have it installed in the car, upgraded to disc brakes,
install a Grant steering wheel, and pay give it a plain paint job, THAT is a
"high dollar restoration"?


On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 4:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:

> List,
> I stumbled across this ad for a "restored Bugeye" the guy only wants
> $31,500. He has 42,500. invested.
> Enjoy,
> Linda
>
>
> http://www.classicsandcustoms.com/search/Austin_Healey_Bug_Eye_Sprite_19218.asp#first_image
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Apr 17 08:14:27 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:14:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
References: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>
	<e98d88090804170643o5bfab743p20b221b1cf031aef@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <014301c8a095$5937cea0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> So, if you buy a 55 Chevy, spend an assload of money on a Z06 engine and
> transmission, pay to have it installed in the car, upgraded to disc 
> brakes,
> install a Grant steering wheel, and pay give it a plain paint job, THAT is 
> a
> "high dollar restoration"?

In a sense, it amounts to buying on speculation. If you did all that because
you wanted a 55 Chevy with a Z06 engine, etc, great. Drive it, enjoy it, 
sell
it when you are too old to appreciate it. If you did all that and then 
wanted
to get your money back (or even make a profit), lotsa luck!
Especially with Spridgets, the only reliable way to get your money back is
to enjoy the heck out of the car for as long as possible.
David Lieb 

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Apr 17 09:36:05 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:36:05 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] gas prices/Delta cruise
In-Reply-To: <16dc4a3d857a3e87aacc66a.20080415102751.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <000601c89f15$99626070$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<16dc4a3d857a3e87aacc66a.20080415102751.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217B1@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Heritage Springer????
Isn't that like Mazda putting lever shocks on a Miata to make it "more
sporty?"
Call me when you trade up to a Duo-Glide, the real Austin-Healey of
American motorcycling!  ;-)
JohnD
53 MGTD
63 VW
63 TR3B for beater
67 VW hot rod
67 Frankensprite
68 Midget "Works" racer
72 BMW 750/5 "Chrome-Dome"
97 Kawasaki KLR 650 thumper "Ugly Girl with a Dirty Mind"


-----Original Message-----
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com [mailto:rrengineer at dslextreme.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 1:28 PM
To: Glen Byrns
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] gas prices/Delta cruise



He probably knows as I do as a Bugeye/Harley owner both vehicles are
ancient technology harboring a mutual respect.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Thu Apr 17 09:46:56 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:46:56 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question
In-Reply-To: <00d701c89fda$a04baca0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <002501c89dd9$6375aea0$2a610be0$@net><000001c89f74$fd496ed0$f7dc4c70$@net><5f00d9910804160633o58887050wac2ad4d13e1b32c5@mail.gmail.com><00c301c89fca$4ded8100$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov><7.0.1.0.2.20080416100408.036c8ab8@nosimport.com>
	<00d701c89fda$a04baca0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217B2@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

The John Twist video is somewhat helpful IF you are switching your
Spridget to tapered roller bearings.  But, David, we already know you've
got that corner covered!  ;-)


-----Original Message-----
From: David Lieb [mailto:dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:58 AM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] wheel bearing question

> HOLD IT!   There is no similarity between and MGB and a Spridget
> front wheel hub and bearing beyond the number of bearings, a seal,
> and the fact that they both have 4 studs. COMPLETELY different
> original design. DO NOT apply one repair procedure to the other.

OK, I guess I DON'T recall correctly. Believe Peter, he knows.
David Lieb

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Apr 17 09:53:37 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:53:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tranny leak
Message-ID: <e98d88090804170853mcd0cdfcr854187a3ce5dd941@mail.gmail.com>

The engine in the car is running fine. I was planning on driving it
tomorrow, but when I went out to see if I needed to boost the battery a bit,
I noticed a puddle of oil under the car. I checked the crankcase, and it is
full, so it leaves the tranny as the suspect. This had been rebuilt, so I
want to ask, what would the "most logical" point of leakage be, on something
like this? Though I am assuming the best course of action is to just remove
the entire unit and after setting it level, fill the transmission, and watch
what happens from there.
I know it isn't much of a question, but damn, I just feel so frustrated,
after the thing worked so well last weekend.

Brad

-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Thu Apr 17 09:59:42 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:59:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] gas prices/Delta cruise
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217B1@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
References: <000601c89f15$99626070$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<16dc4a3d857a3e87aacc66a.20080415102751.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217B1@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <00a601c8a0a4$1120c4a0$33624de0$@com>

My '77 Superglide reminds me where the "vintage" is in the bike/rider
equation.

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+wsthompson=thicko.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Deikis, John G
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:36 AM
To: rrengineer at dslextreme.com; Glen Byrns
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] gas prices/Delta cruise

Heritage Springer????
Isn't that like Mazda putting lever shocks on a Miata to make it "more
sporty?"
Call me when you trade up to a Duo-Glide, the real Austin-Healey of
American motorcycling!  ;-)
JohnD
53 MGTD
63 VW
63 TR3B for beater
67 VW hot rod
67 Frankensprite
68 Midget "Works" racer
72 BMW 750/5 "Chrome-Dome"
97 Kawasaki KLR 650 thumper "Ugly Girl with a Dirty Mind"

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Thu Apr 17 10:07:36 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:07:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BE for sale
Message-ID: <480775C8.2070402@wi.net>

Anyone on the list?

http://picasaweb.google.com/MeritCars/1959AHBugeyeRunningDriving7950

Dave

59 :{)
Burlington WI

From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net  Thu Apr 17 10:09:12 2008
From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:09:12 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Nice Bugeye on San Francisco Prninsula - $15K/offer
Message-ID: <29945316.1208448552333.JavaMail.root@elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Not a bad deal for the right buyer - Nice Bugeye on San Francisco Prninsula - $15K/offer


http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/643954205.html

Cheers,

Rick Feibusch
coordinator, Brisbane/Sierra Point British Car Meet
The British Car Network
Venice, CA

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Apr 17 10:37:29 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:37:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BE for sale
In-Reply-To: <480775C8.2070402@wi.net>
References: <480775C8.2070402@wi.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080417113632.039e8a68@nosimport.com>

Merit cars is in NY.

Someone just buy the valve cover.... I gotta know WTH those things are.

         Peter'
==
At 11:07 AM 4/17/2008, David Woerpel wrote:

>Anyone on the list?
>
>http://picasaweb.google.com/MeritCars/1959AHBugeyeRunningDriving7950
>
>Dave
>
>59 :{)
>Burlington WI

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Apr 17 10:58:35 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:58:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BE for sale
References: <480775C8.2070402@wi.net>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080417113632.039e8a68@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <0dc301c8a0ac$46f68800$6401a8c0@Larry>

My money is on breathers.

LAD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>; "Spridgets" 
<Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BE for sale


Merit cars is in NY.

Someone just buy the valve cover.... I gotta know WTH those things are.

         Peter'
==
At 11:07 AM 4/17/2008, David Woerpel wrote:

>Anyone on the list?
>
>http://picasaweb.google.com/MeritCars/1959AHBugeyeRunningDriving7950
>
>Dave
>
>59 :{)
>Burlington WI
_______________________________________________

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Thu Apr 17 11:04:44 2008
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:04:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Which Slave Cylinder
Message-ID: <EEDB1A37DD864015AA6FE6DCC598D66B@HomeComputer>

I am putting a 1275 engine and trans into a '62 mkII Sprite.

Will the '58-'66 slave cylinder work or am I better off using the '67-'74
slave cylinder?

I know which ever I use I will probably have to fiddle with the slave
cylinder rod length.

Thanks,

Dean Swanson

'62 A.H. Sprite mkII

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Thu Apr 17 11:07:14 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:07:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] BE for sale
Message-ID: <8729500.1208452034426.JavaMail.root@wmvirt8>

Someone just buy the valve cover.... I gotta know WTH those things are.
 
Peter

That's a 21 gigawatt flux capacitor, can't you tell? This car is only worth what he's asking in the future!!!

Montana Bob (just back from the future)

From peter at nosimport.com  Thu Apr 17 11:23:52 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:23:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Which Slave Cylinder
In-Reply-To: <EEDB1A37DD864015AA6FE6DCC598D66B@HomeComputer>
References: <EEDB1A37DD864015AA6FE6DCC598D66B@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080417122121.03906ec0@nosimport.com>

Dean,
         If you don't want to change the piping to the slave, stick 
with the early.
The 1275 slave requires a rubber hose and a 1/4" pipe feeding it... 
and an adapter somewhere in between master and slave.
         Peter C.
===
At 12:04 PM 4/17/2008, Dean Swanson wrote:

>I am putting a 1275 engine and trans into a '62 mkII Sprite.
>
>Will the '58-'66 slave cylinder work or am I better off using the '67-'74
>slave cylinder?
>
>I know which ever I use I will probably have to fiddle with the slave
>cylinder rod length.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dean Swanson
>
>'62 A.H. Sprite mkII

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Thu Apr 17 11:31:27 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:31:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Canada Car Question
Message-ID: <014001c8a0b0$de271290$8500a8c0@CT>

Hopefully some of our northern friends can help me.

I am looking at a 92 XJS that was originally delivered to Windsor.  It is now
in Tennessee but is in an area that doesn't require emission testing.  The
requirements in my area is that it has a catalytic converter, and a fuel fill
restrictor, as if you could buy leaded fuel anymore.  It will then have to
meet a tail pipe sniffer test.

Does anybody know if cars delivered to Canada in 92 would/should meet the same
US emission standards?  I would hate to buy a car that I can't get inspected
locally.

Mark
Nashville
http://www.ArrestMeRed.com

From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Thu Apr 17 11:54:03 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:54:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BE for sale
Message-ID: <28898927.1154891208454843659.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web17-z02>

not bad-

What is that thing on the valve cover?

thanks
Chris

1966 MKIII
Brookfield, WI

---- David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote: 
> Anyone on the list?
> 
> http://picasaweb.google.com/MeritCars/1959AHBugeyeRunningDriving7950
> 
> Dave
> 
> 59 :{)
> Burlington WI
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Thu Apr 17 12:21:26 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:21:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Horler Book FS on Fleabay
Message-ID: <9108a1864ea18cb4adff2a.20080417112126.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

!7 more minutes for a Horler book on Ebay.  It's hard cover and only going
for 20 bucks!
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Thu Apr 17 12:23:58 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:23:58 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] BE for sale
Message-ID: <1395183.1208456638540.JavaMail.root@mswamui-backed.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I think that it looks like an expensive rust-bucket.  Are restorable Bugeyes really going for that much money now days?

Scary.

Mike C
-----Original Message-----
>From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com
>Sent: Apr 17, 2008 1:54 PM
>To: David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net>
>Cc: Spridgets <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BE for sale
>
>not bad-
>
>What is that thing on the valve cover?
>
>thanks
>Chris
>
>1966 MKIII
>Brookfield, WI
>
>---- David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote: 
>> Anyone on the list?
>> 
>> http://picasaweb.google.com/MeritCars/1959AHBugeyeRunningDriving7950
>> 
>> Dave
>> 
>> 59 :{)
>> Burlington WI


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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Thu Apr 17 12:27:27 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:27:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Horler Book FS on Fleabay
Message-ID: <c1a4a2091fa211aaa12b01a.20080417112727.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Oops.  Here is the link.  http://tinyurl.com/3ppfee

Mike

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Thu Apr 17 12:40:17 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:40:17 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] BE for sale
In-Reply-To: <28898927.1154891208454843659.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web17-z02>
Message-ID: <C42CE7A1.17147%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> thing on the valve cover?
J.C. Whitney oil breathers. They look funny, but he might not leak oil.
BZ

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 17 13:14:51 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:14:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] BE for sale
In-Reply-To: <28898927.1154891208454843659.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web17-z02>
References: <28898927.1154891208454843659.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web17-z02>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804171214x6f197d04t2ea709b9baff4882@mail.gmail.com>

Yep, breathers.

Put a set on my '58 Vette in '66.

Herb

On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 10:54 AM, <cmanuel at wi.rr.com> wrote:

> not bad-
>
> What is that thing on the valve cover?
>
> thanks
> Chris
>
> 1966 MKIII
> Brookfield, WI
>
> ---- David Woerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
> > Anyone on the list?
> >
> > http://picasaweb.google.com/MeritCars/1959AHBugeyeRunningDriving7950
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > 59 :{)
> > Burlington WI
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 17 13:23:37 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:23:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804171223p1485b40die3b377662d38a0b7@mail.gmail.com>

Should have sent it to Frank's friends overseas.  Would have been a lot less
costly to restore!
Herb

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Apr 17 18:12:55 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:12:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributors
Message-ID: <82311948BDE247A298A4D7E5B8AEFEE1@Home>

I have the guts of three Midget distributors lying on my table.  Two of the three guts are different.  Only one has a working vacuum advance, but that one has a 1/8" hole punched out of the side.  I will make one out of the best of the pieces.

1.  Am I better off to patch the hole with epoxy, or move the vacuum advance to another body?  If I move it, how do I get it reset properly?
2.  I have a 13 degree centrifugal advance with weaker springs and an 18 degree advance with stronger springs.  Which is better and why?
3.  The manual says I should have a maximum advance in the mid 20 degrees.  Why are these marked less?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From pythias at pacifier.com  Thu Apr 17 18:20:56 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:20:56 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributors
In-Reply-To: <82311948BDE247A298A4D7E5B8AEFEE1@Home>
References: <82311948BDE247A298A4D7E5B8AEFEE1@Home>
Message-ID: <862951176.20080417172056@pacifier.com>

Hello Michael,

     oh boy, oh boy, one I can answer...

     3) .. you have two different advances, mechanical, that is
     marked on the weights, and vacuum. your MAX advance is the TOTAL
     of the two.

     2) i don't think there is a way to know the answer to your
     question without putting it on a dyno and trying it out. the
     factory recommendation is right on the money IF your engine is
     unmodified..

     1).. .. ?????

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
  Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now 

From dmeadow at juno.com  Thu Apr 17 18:25:34 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:25:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tranny leak
Message-ID: <20080417.192534.3984.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

Brad,

Most logical culprits are the front plate and the rear oil seal.  You can
tell which one by where the leak is.  If it is coming out of the bell
housing, then it has to do with the plate that goes around the input
shaft.  If it is coming out the rear, it is the oil seal in the rear.

The rear oil seal can be replaced easily assuming you have an access hole
cut in the bottom of the transmission tunnel, which the later cars do. 
If you don't, you can cut a hole, just be careful.  From there, you just
remove the drive shaft and replace the seal.  There is a possibility that
the bearing surface around the driveshaft is very worn and there is a
large gap.  If that is the case, then you've got more problems that just
the seal.  If you don't have a hole or don't want to cut one, then you'll
have to pull the tranny.

If the leaking has to do with the front plate, then you'll have to pull
the tranny.

David

On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:53:37 -0500 "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
writes:
> The engine in the car is running fine. I was planning on driving it
> tomorrow, but when I went out to see if I needed to boost the 
> battery a bit,
> I noticed a puddle of oil under the car. I checked the crankcase, 
> and it is
> full, so it leaves the tranny as the suspect. This had been rebuilt, 
> so I
> want to ask, what would the "most logical" point of leakage be, on 
> something
> like this? Though I am assuming the best course of action is to just 
> remove
> the entire unit and after setting it level, fill the transmission, 
> and watch
> what happens from there.
> I know it isn't much of a question, but damn, I just feel so 
> frustrated,
> after the thing worked so well last weekend.
> 
> Brad

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Apr 17 18:29:28 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:29:28 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Tranny leak
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804170853mcd0cdfcr854187a3ce5dd941@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090804170853mcd0cdfcr854187a3ce5dd941@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4807EB68.9090403@comcast.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:
>  The tranny had been rebuilt, so I
> want to ask, what would the "most logical" point of leakage be, on something
> like this? 
If it looks like it's coming from the bell housing, it's the *so called* 
rear main lack of a seal.
PCV keeps the pressure down in the crankcase thus keeps the oil blowing 
out of the rear seal down to a minimum.
Tranny leaks could come from the side, front covers or tail shaft

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Apr 17 18:29:40 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:29:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Tranny leak
In-Reply-To: <4807EB68.9090403@comcast.net>
References: <e98d88090804170853mcd0cdfcr854187a3ce5dd941@mail.gmail.com>
	<4807EB68.9090403@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804171729r14adb406s9e8a252e523893b7@mail.gmail.com>

It's coming out of the tunnel area, so it must be the rear seal.
Thank you for all the suggestions.

Brad

On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 7:29 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Brad Fornal wrote:
>
> >  The tranny had been rebuilt, so I
> > want to ask, what would the "most logical" point of leakage be, on
> > something
> > like this?
> >
> If it looks like it's coming from the bell housing, it's the *so called*
> rear main lack of a seal.
> PCV keeps the pressure down in the crankcase thus keeps the oil blowing
> out of the rear seal down to a minimum.
> Tranny leaks could come from the side, front covers or tail shaft
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>
>


-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Thu Apr 17 18:31:57 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:31:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributors
References: <82311948BDE247A298A4D7E5B8AEFEE1@Home>
Message-ID: <0e5a01c8a0eb$9c821a70$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Rowe" <mdrowe at optonline.net>
To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 7:12 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributors


I have the guts of three Midget distributors lying on my table.  Two of the 
three guts are different.  Only one has a working vacuum advance, but that 
one has a 1/8" hole punched out of the side.  I will make one out of the 
best of the pieces.

1.  Am I better off to patch the hole with epoxy, or move the vacuum advance 
to another body?  If I move it, how do I get it reset properly?
2.  I have a 13 degree centrifugal advance with weaker springs and an 18 
degree advance with stronger springs.  Which is better and why?
3.  The manual says I should have a maximum advance in the mid 20 degrees. 
Why are these marked less?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY
_______________________________________________

Michael, I think I would put the whole works in a box and send it to Jeff at 
Advanced Distributors.  Tell him what you have so far as a motor and mods 
and let him work his magic.  No matter what you come up with, it will be a 
blind guess at what will work best for you.  This may be one of those times 
when spending a few bucks for a pro's service is the cheapest and best route 
in the long run.

Larry 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Apr 17 18:38:14 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:38:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] BE for sale
In-Reply-To: <1395183.1208456638540.JavaMail.root@mswamui-backed.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <1395183.1208456638540.JavaMail.root@mswamui-backed.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <4807ED76.8010208@comcast.net>

Mike/Donna Carpenter wrote:
> I think that it looks like an expensive rust-bucket.  Are restorable Bugeyes really going for that much money now days?
>   
But if you give it a paint job, it's worth 30,000 bucks!
It has to be, I just read it on the internet ;)
Having restored a Sprite a year to damn good condition, at least as good 
as some of the ones I see come up for sale, I can not see how anyone can 
spend 42K on a Sprite unless you pay someone for everything including 
flipping thru the catalogs for you.
A realistic cost if you *DO IT YOURSELF* is 5k, I know because I have 4k 
into the 58 last year and close to 5k into the 67 this year.  And that 
includes the price I paid for the cars.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Thu Apr 17 18:40:05 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:40:05 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Which Slave Cylinder
In-Reply-To: <EEDB1A37DD864015AA6FE6DCC598D66B@HomeComputer>
References: <EEDB1A37DD864015AA6FE6DCC598D66B@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <4807EDE5.3090108@comcast.net>

Dean Swanson wrote:
> I am putting a 1275 engine and trans into a '62 mkII Sprite.
>
> Will the '58-'66 slave cylinder work or am I better off using the '67-'74
> slave cylinder?
>   
Like Peter said, either one works fine but the later needs plumbing and 
a bracket on the frame.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Apr 17 20:21:25 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:21:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributors
In-Reply-To: <0e5a01c8a0eb$9c821a70$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <82311948BDE247A298A4D7E5B8AEFEE1@Home>
	<0e5a01c8a0eb$9c821a70$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <A43A0DB21CFB4E9DB9A63108EC74E732@Home>

>This may be one of those times when spending a few bucks for a pro's 
>service is the cheapest and best route in the long run.

This is undoubtedly true, but all I will learn as a result is that Spridgets 
are expensive.  I already learned that.  Meanwhile, I am trying to figure 
out how this machine works.  I am not a mechanic, and have not worked on any 
car since 1970.  I am trying to learn by taking things apart and looking at 
them (with the help of a *very* experienced tutor).  It's an expensive way, 
I agree, but education never was cheap.

Once this car is on the road, I will be building an engine and 5-speed 
transmission (that will take a lot more learning!).  So it is not really 
necessary that any particular part of the engine be "best" for my car.  I 
will do that on a tricked-out engine with a lot of new parts.  The goal 
right now is to get it on the road before the snow comes.

The entire front end will be redone by tomorrow evening.  Then we move to 
the back, where the brakes have been deactivated with a plug in the brake 
line.   I can't guess why this seemed to be the best solution to anything, 
except it was cheap.  It is clear from the condition of the under side of 
the car that the DPO stopped by running into things, so the brakes really 
didn't matter much, anyway.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From shop at justbrits.com  Thu Apr 17 22:06:34 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:06:34 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributors
References: <82311948BDE247A298A4D7E5B8AEFEE1@Home><0e5a01c8a0eb$9c821a70$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<A43A0DB21CFB4E9DB9A63108EC74E732@Home>
Message-ID: <078d01c8a109$97a17e60$6501a8c0@shop>

<<This is undoubtedly true, but all I will learn as a result is that Spridgets 
are expensive. >>

Mike, that is only SOMEWHAT true.

In your current case, Jeff would return the parts for 2 UN-re-built AND the  PROPERLY re-built unit that WILL make the motor run CORRECTLY.

You "education" may STILL move forward in that you have a REAL, WORKING dizzy to COMPARE to the parts ones.  See if you can actually 
re-build one of the parts one to close to the newly RE-BUILT one!!!

Then AFTER you have a properly RUNNING motor, PULL Jeff's Unit and install the one YOU re-built.  Various tests will SHOW you the differences.

'Course I have only been doing this sort of thing a tad over 4 decades so I must not know of what I type.

Ed
Please visit my site at:  www.justbrits.com

From cbhlouky at bellsouth.net  Thu Apr 17 21:19:27 2008
From: cbhlouky at bellsouth.net (Craig)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:19:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: British Bash
Message-ID: <002601c8a103$02a264b0$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>

British Bash
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Adam Burckle
To: Bash Group 1
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:39 AM
Subject: British Bash


The 24th annual British Bash is coming June 6 & 7th!

This plus the sunny weather, top down weather, driving weather is a big 
reason to get your car out and running... to sign up for Pre-Registration 
which ends in just 17 days!

Pre-Registration BONUS ends soon!

Don't miss your chance to save up to 30% on your registration by entering 
now!
If you pre register you also receive a Dash Plaque, this is the ONLY way to 
get one!
No waiting in a registration line, drive in and enjoy the show, VIP service!
Register NOW online at www.BritishBash.com


Featured Marque
This years Featured Marque is Healey, featuring Austin Healey's, Jensen 
Healey's, Nash Healey and the Original Healey brand that started it all.

Show within a Show:
As a huge success the Bash last year featured it's first Show within a Show, 
with the gathering of the North American Spitfire Squadron. Due to the 
overwhelming success, this year the Jaguar Drivers Club Area 51 2008 Jaguar 
Concours will be held at this years Bash. So as an added bonus you get a 
show within a show!

Don't sit on the side lines and let another year pass you by! Come support 
the British Bash, remember this benefits St. Joseph's Children's home and 
last year we raised over $4,000 for St. Joe's and the Children! Help us top 
it this year!

For more info visit the website at www.BritishBash.com or contact Craig 
Holmes at: cbhlouky at bellsouth.net





















.
.
.
. 

From cbhlouky at bellsouth.net  Thu Apr 17 21:25:35 2008
From: cbhlouky at bellsouth.net (Craig)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:25:35 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets]  British Bash
Message-ID: <003d01c8a103$de1633f0$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>

British Bash
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Adam Burckle
To: Bash Group 1
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:39 AM
Subject: British Bash


The 24th annual British Bash is coming June 6 & 7th!

This plus the sunny weather, top down weather, driving weather is a big 
reason to get your car out and running... to sign up for Pre-Registration 
which ends in just 17 days!

Pre-Registration BONUS ends soon!

Don't miss your chance to save up to 30% on your registration by entering 
now!
If you pre register you also receive a Dash Plaque, this is the ONLY way to 
get one!
No waiting in a registration line, drive in and enjoy the show, VIP service!
Register NOW online at www.BritishBash.com


Featured Marque
This years Featured Marque is Healey, featuring Austin Healey's, Jensen 
Healey's, Nash Healey and the Original Healey brand that started it all.

Show within a Show:
As a huge success the Bash last year featured it's first Show within a Show, 
with the gathering of the North American Spitfire Squadron. Due to the 
overwhelming success, this year the Jaguar Drivers Club Area 51 2008 Jaguar 
Concours will be held at this years Bash. So as an added bonus you get a 
show within a show!

Don't sit on the side lines and let another year pass you by! Come support 
the British Bash, remember this benefits St. Joseph's Children's home and 
last year we raised over $4,000 for St. Joe's and the Children! Help us top 
it this year!

For more info visit the website at www.BritishBash.com or contact Craig 
Holmes at: cbhlouky at bellsouth.net





















.
.
.
. 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Thu Apr 17 22:58:11 2008
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:58:11 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Items for Sale on eBay
Message-ID: <380-22008451845811312@earthlink.net>

Barry Barnes wrote:  "YES, I do something with websites  I've created several hundred webpages, created and manage a dozen websites, and created and manage six webrings. Having spent 41 years I the computer field..."

If that were so, then you would be aware:
That cutting and pasting the long string of a web address is chancy at best.
That when sending a web address, the recipient is better served when the sender uses http://tinyurl.com/
That when directing someone to an eBay auction, the recipient is also better served when the sender uses http://tinyurl.com/ taking them to the correct page, or gives the recipient the Item Number and directs them to copy and paste the short number only in the "Search" box at http://www.ebay.com/.
Life really can be made so much simpler for people.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Fri Apr 18 05:44:43 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:44:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
In-Reply-To: <8CA6E9D2F4E4A8E-1DC-1823@WEBMAIL-MC21.sysops.aol.com>
References: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CA6E9D2F4E4A8E-1DC-1823@WEBMAIL-MC21.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804180444g7e25aaa1i5154a013df049f68@mail.gmail.com>

42K was in is his dreams : )
LOL
Lin

On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 8:24 AM, <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

> Guess you can't blame a guy for trying. Considering it being the 50th
> year, there's bound to be renewed interest in these cars, and maybe the
> right buyer will catch wind of it. How he spent 42k is my question.
>
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Spridgeteers <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 5:34 am
> Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
>
> List,
> I stumbled across this ad for a "restored Bugeye" the guy only wants
> $31,500. He has 42,500. invested.
> Enjoy,
> Linda
> http://www.classicsandcustoms.com/search/Austin_Healey_Bug_Eye_Sprite_19218.asp#first_image
>
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Apr 18 05:52:26 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:52:26 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues
Message-ID: <041820081152.9963.48088B7A000A7A6E000026EB2215575114000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

Reviving a 74 midgit. I last posted about leaking antifreeze from the radiator cap of my expansion tank after a ride. I replaced the cap with a 13 Lbs cap and today after a 27 mile 50 minute ride  to and from work i had antifreeze coming out of the overflow tube on the expansion tank. I also have a broken temp gauge to make things more interesting. I checked the overflow when things cooled down and it is half full but the radiator is down about 4".  What is causing this?  My plan is to replace the thermostat and the badly corroded looking crossflow pipe on the bottom of the radiator. is there anything else i am missing or should try while i am at it?  There does seem to be a small oozing of oil from the head gasket but not enough to reduce oil pressure or volume.
any ideas?
thanks
ryan

From adrianjones747 at earthlink.net  Fri Apr 18 07:34:05 2008
From: adrianjones747 at earthlink.net (Adrian Jones)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:34:05 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gearbox noise - fixed
Message-ID: <19052321.1208525645932.JavaMail.root@elwamui-wigeon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hi Folks,
You may remember I heard a funny whistling/gargling noise noise coming from location of the radio.  So I was thinking it was the gearbox, seeing that is directly below the radio.
Well, I disconnected the fan belt and the noise went away.  Replaced the alternator, put belt back on and the noise has not come back.  Yeah!
'Course now that I have said that, I'd better place an order for a water pump.
Cheers, Adrian, 1500 Midget

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Apr 18 07:43:22 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:43:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804180444g7e25aaa1i5154a013df049f68@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804170234j7d384ca3l812f5ba40a708d7c@mail.gmail.com>
	<8CA6E9D2F4E4A8E-1DC-1823@WEBMAIL-MC21.sysops.aol.com>
	<205cef430804180444g7e25aaa1i5154a013df049f68@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804180643v1eb4d0c1g1b51b5828773766b@mail.gmail.com>

 Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money
If you want it, here it is come and get it
But you better hurry cause it's going fast


Badfinger, "Come and Get It"

On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 6:44 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 42K was in is his dreams : )
> LOL
> Lin
>
> On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 8:24 AM, <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > Guess you can't blame a guy for trying. Considering it being the 50th
> > year, there's bound to be renewed interest in these cars, and maybe the
> > right buyer will catch wind of it. How he spent 42k is my question.
> >
> > Howard Collins
> > Virginia Beach, VA.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> > To: Spridgeteers <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 5:34 am
> > Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
> >
> > List,
> > I stumbled across this ad for a "restored Bugeye" the guy only wants
> > $31,500. He has 42,500. invested.
> > Enjoy,
> > Linda
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From adrianjones747 at earthlink.net  Fri Apr 18 08:09:16 2008
From: adrianjones747 at earthlink.net (Adrian Jones)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:09:16 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing procedure!
Message-ID: <25927381.1208527756257.JavaMail.root@elwamui-wigeon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hi Folks,

Just yesterday I passed a lady cradling her infant in her arms.  Nothing wrong with that but she was driving a big SUV at the time.  Which got me thinking that I need to tune up this MG in case I need to get out of her way in a hurry one day.  This MG has got zero acceleration.  Sure, you can get up to 70 mph no problem, but it takes a while.

I have got the ZS set up nicely, I believe.  The spark plugs are a clean, very light chocolate brown.  The dashpot oil is always up to the mark.  Usually get about 23 mpg.  So I think I will take a look at the ignition side of things.  I've got the Pertronix with the Lucas Sports coil, so I think I'll experiment with the spark plug gap (upping it from 25 to 35 thou) but I have a feeling that is a waste of time.

Meanwhile, has anybody got any thoughts on the ignition timing - I've set it to the book with a timing light but I'm thinking it may need fine tuning.  Is it just a matter of experimenting or is there a better way.  For instance, let me quote from the Moss Motors TR3 catalog:

"Setting the ignition timing after a tune-up is simply done by adjusting the distributor for maximum R.P.M. and then retarding the timing to give a drop of 100 R.P.M in engine speed."

Great, eh!

Anyways, my MG runs great. starts first time, etc, but when you put the hoof down, nothing happens except a leisurely increase in speed.  I mean, at least my Toyota makes a big screaming noise when I do that.

Cheers,  Adrian

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Apr 18 08:12:56 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:12:56 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804180643v1eb4d0c1g1b51b5828773766b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F35424CF90EA051158C158AB8E40@phx.gbl>

Someone once took a guess at the value of my Midget, and said $35,000.  I 
said that I would sell it to him for that price, but a more realistic price 
would be $3500, and for $3500, it wasn't for sale. :)

RD

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>

Did I hear you say that there must be a catch
Will you walk away from a fool and his money
If you want it, here it is come and get it
But you better hurry cause it's going fast


Badfinger, "Come and Get It"

On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 6:44 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:

 > 42K was in is his dreams : )
 > LOL
 > Lin
 >
 > On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 8:24 AM, <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:
 >
 > > Guess you can't blame a guy for trying. Considering it being the 50th
 > > year, there's bound to be renewed interest in these cars, and maybe the
 > > right buyer will catch wind of it. How he spent 42k is my question.
 > >
 > > Howard Collins
 > > Virginia Beach, VA.
 > >
 > >
 > >
 > > -----Original Message-----
 > > From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
 > > To: Spridgeteers <spridgets at autox.team.net>
 > > Sent: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 5:34 am
 > > Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
 > >
 > > List,
 > > I stumbled across this ad for a "restored Bugeye" the guy only wants
 > > $31,500. He has 42,500. invested.
 > > Enjoy,
 > > Linda
 > >
 > 
http://www.classicsandcustoms.com/search/Austin_Healey_Bug_Eye_Sprite_19218.asp#first_image
 > >
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From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Apr 18 08:32:39 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:32:39 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Thoughts on the Dizzy/Advamce thingy
Message-ID: <48084E97.14692.2E4352@dmg.bossig.com>

I am about to replace the old plug.coil leads on the beast.
I pulled the lead of the Dizzy, which I think is a dual point Mallory and, once 
again, wondered about the lack of a vacuum advance/retard mechanism.

If I am right, the drop in vacuum when you put your foot down, results in the 
vacuum unit letting the dizzy timing retard to help the engine get some 
'oomph'!

SO where does my 'Oomph' come from when there is no vacuum unit and I 
put my foot down??  Or doesn't it matter!
Does it mean I have to limit my maximum advance at high revs?

Just wondering.... I'm not a Lead-foot but I do like to drive in a manner that 
doesn't betray my age  <Grin>

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Apr 18 08:56:35 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:56:35 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributors
In-Reply-To: <078d01c8a109$97a17e60$6501a8c0@shop>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F380986018599BEFBAFF5E5B8E40@phx.gbl>

I'm going to have to save this email so that I can quote ED ( out of 
context, of course ) with this, when it suits me! :)

RD

----Original Message Follows----
From: <shop at justbrits.com>

I must not know of what I type.

Ed

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Apr 18 09:14:56 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:14:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues
In-Reply-To: <041820081152.9963.48088B7A000A7A6E000026EB2215575114000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <041820081152.9963.48088B7A000A7A6E000026EB2215575114000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804180814t351acaffo38eaab928f5f734b@mail.gmail.com>

You may consider replacing the water pump. I wonder if the impeller may have
deteriorated, whilst the car was sitting.

Brad


On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 6:52 AM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

> Reviving a 74 midgit. I last posted about leaking antifreeze from the
> radiator cap of my expansion tank after a ride. I replaced the cap with a 13
> Lbs cap and today after a 27 mile 50 minute ride  to and from work i had
> antifreeze coming out of the overflow tube on the expansion tank. I also
> have a broken temp gauge to make things more interesting. I checked the
> overflow when things cooled down and it is half full but the radiator is
> down about 4".  What is causing this?  My plan is to replace the thermostat
> and the badly corroded looking crossflow pipe on the bottom of the radiator.
> is there anything else i am missing or should try while i am at it?  There
> does seem to be a small oozing of oil from the head gasket but not enough to
> reduce oil pressure or volume.
> any ideas?
> thanks
> ryan
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Apr 18 09:31:38 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:31:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Distributors
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F380986018599BEFBAFF5E5B8E40@phx.gbl>
References: <078d01c8a109$97a17e60$6501a8c0@shop>
	<BAY112-F380986018599BEFBAFF5E5B8E40@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804180831x714fd227i5eb83ed533087c64@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, it's just the Miller Lite talkin'........

LOL

On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 9:56 AM, Robert Duquette <
robertduquette at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> I'm going to have to save this email so that I can quote ED ( out of
> context, of course ) with this, when it suits me! :)
>
> RD
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: <shop at justbrits.com>
>
> I must not know of what I type.
>
> Ed
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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Fri Apr 18 09:34:47 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:34:47 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804180814t351acaffo38eaab928f5f734b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F380D3387AFF32DFC11FB2BB8E40@phx.gbl>

Is it 'leaking' coolant somewhere?

My thought was that it might be a bad head gasket pressurizing the cooling 
system.

< tempted to put in the "I know not of what I write" quote and sign this 
"ED" >

RD

----Original Message Follows----

You may consider replacing the water pump. I wonder if the impeller may have
deteriorated, whilst the car was sitting.

Brad


On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 6:52 AM, <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:

 > Reviving a 74 midgit. I last posted about leaking antifreeze from the
 > radiator cap of my expansion tank after a ride. I replaced the cap with a 
13
 > Lbs cap and today after a 27 mile 50 minute ride  to and from work i had
 > antifreeze coming out of the overflow tube on the expansion tank. I also
 > have a broken temp gauge to make things more interesting. I checked the
 > overflow when things cooled down and it is half full but the radiator is
 > down about 4".  What is causing this?  My plan is to replace the 
thermostat
 > and the badly corroded looking crossflow pipe on the bottom of the 
radiator.
 > is there anything else i am missing or should try while i am at it?  
There
 > does seem to be a small oozing of oil from the head gasket but not enough 
to
 > reduce oil pressure or volume.
 > any ideas?
 > thanks
 > ryan
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Apr 18 09:34:59 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:34:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing
 procedure!
In-Reply-To: <25927381.1208527756257.JavaMail.root@elwamui-wigeon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <25927381.1208527756257.JavaMail.root@elwamui-wigeon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804180834o50bef9b7p3a862aa2cae4abaf@mail.gmail.com>

Chances are you need to change the rear gear, as I don't think there is much
more you can do. BUT, if you go to an earlier 4.22, you will lose your gas
mileage.
IF you wanna do that swap, let me know, I have a diff I'll trade ya!!

Brad

On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 9:09 AM, Adrian Jones <adrianjones747 at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> Just yesterday I passed a lady cradling her infant in her arms.  Nothing
> wrong with that but she was driving a big SUV at the time.  Which got me
> thinking that I need to tune up this MG in case I need to get out of her way
> in a hurry one day.  This MG has got zero acceleration.  Sure, you can get
> up to 70 mph no problem, but it takes a while.
>
> I have got the ZS set up nicely, I believe.  The spark plugs are a clean,
> very light chocolate brown.  The dashpot oil is always up to the mark.
>  Usually get about 23 mpg.  So I think I will take a look at the ignition
> side of things.  I've got the Pertronix with the Lucas Sports coil, so I
> think I'll experiment with the spark plug gap (upping it from 25 to 35 thou)
> but I have a feeling that is a waste of time.
>
> Meanwhile, has anybody got any thoughts on the ignition timing - I've set
> it to the book with a timing light but I'm thinking it may need fine tuning.
>  Is it just a matter of experimenting or is there a better way.  For
> instance, let me quote from the Moss Motors TR3 catalog:
>
> "Setting the ignition timing after a tune-up is simply done by adjusting
> the distributor for maximum R.P.M. and then retarding the timing to give a
> drop of 100 R.P.M in engine speed."
>
> Great, eh!
>
> Anyways, my MG runs great. starts first time, etc, but when you put the
> hoof down, nothing happens except a leisurely increase in speed.  I mean, at
> least my Toyota makes a big screaming noise when I do that.
>
> Cheers,  Adrian
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Apr 18 09:44:28 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:44:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues
Message-ID: <041820081544.25252.4808C1DC0009AE6A000062A42215575114000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

I am not leaking anywhere but out of the outlet on the expansion tank.  I am not seeing this on 10-15 minute rides just the longer ones.

anything i should know about replacing the thermostat for the first tiime?

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Robert Duquette" <robertduquette at sympatico.ca> 

> Is it 'leaking' coolant somewhere? 
> 
> My thought was that it might be a bad head gasket pressurizing the cooling 
> system. 
> 
> < tempted to put in the "I know not of what I write" quote and sign this 
> "ED" > 
> 
> RD 
> 
> ----Original Message Follows---- 
> 
> You may consider replacing the water pump. I wonder if the impeller may have 
> deteriorated, whilst the car was sitting. 
> 
> Brad 
> 
> 
> On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 6:52 AM, wrote: 
> 
> > Reviving a 74 midgit. I last posted about leaking antifreeze from the 
> > radiator cap of my expansion tank after a ride. I replaced the cap with a 
> 13 
> > Lbs cap and today after a 27 mile 50 minute ride to and from work i had 
> > antifreeze coming out of the overflow tube on the expansion tank. I also 
> > have a broken temp gauge to make things more interesting. I checked the 
> > overflow when things cooled down and it is half full but the radiator is 
> > down about 4". What is causing this? My plan is to replace the 
> thermostat 
> > and the badly corroded looking crossflow pipe on the bottom of the 
> radiator. 
> > is there anything else i am missing or should try while i am at it? 
> There 
> > does seem to be a small oozing of oil from the head gasket but not enough 
> to 
> > reduce oil pressure or volume. 
> > any ideas? 
> > thanks 
> > ryan 
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From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 18 09:49:17 2008
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:49:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] (No LBC)  PHD Pool Party
Message-ID: <528589.82357.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

  What's wrong with this picture?
   
  This photo was taken last summer at the home of one of the College Professors I work with.  Each of the people seen in the pool have at least a masters degree in some sort of discipline.  The power cord was needed for the electric grill setup in the center of the pool. 
   
   
  

       
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From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Fri Apr 18 13:14:54 2008
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:14:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] what picture?
Message-ID: <002101c8a188$7d1f0bf0$01fea8c0@HOMEPC>


From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 18 12:43:43 2008
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:43:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] (No LBC)  PHD Pool Party
In-Reply-To: <528589.82357.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <725750.95792.qm@web51907.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Sorry, Ed will post the picture.
  Thanks Ed!

Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com> wrote:
  What's wrong with this picture?

This photo was taken last summer at the home of one of the College Professors I work with. Each of the people seen in the pool have at least a masters degree in some sort of discipline. The power cord was needed for the electric grill setup in the center of the pool. 





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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Apr 18 12:44:25 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:44:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] what picture?
References: <002101c8a188$7d1f0bf0$01fea8c0@HOMEPC>
Message-ID: <003801c8a184$3a4a6c10$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

With a description like that, who needs a picture?
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973

From p.herder at cox.net  Fri Apr 18 15:11:08 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (p.herder at cox.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:11:08 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] NJ Visit
Message-ID: <20080418171108.1OSJU.6178.imail@eastrmwml41>

All,

I would like to thank Frank Clarici for allowing me to visit yesterday where we told stories and I got educated on the finer points of getting started on the disassembling of my 66 Sprite.  

It was a BEAUTIFUL spring day and Frank took me on a drive with his Speedwell nosed Bugeye.  Since I was visiting New Jersey from Kansas (my mother still lives here in the state I was born), Frank took me to the ocean so I could at least say I did make it there!  It has been a while (30 plus years) since I have last seen the Atlantic Ocean.

I would also like to thank Frank on pointing out that England was to the east!  ;^)  Home of our Sprites.

It is good to put another face with the email messages I have been reading!

Again, Thanks! Frank and hope to see you and a bunch of others here on the lists in LOTO!

Paul Herder
66 Sprite in Sedgwick, KS (visiting NJ until tomorrow!)

BTW Frank, This was the first time I was back on the I'net!  Lousy connection here  in the "sticks"!

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 18 17:00:44 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] NJ Visit
In-Reply-To: <20080418171108.1OSJU.6178.imail@eastrmwml41>
Message-ID: <223122.99048.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

But did you go to Surf Taco? If not, you must
return...

--- p.herder at cox.net wrote:

> All,
> 
> I would like to thank Frank Clarici for allowing me
> to visit yesterday where we told stories and I got
> educated on the finer points of getting started on
> the disassembling of my 66 Sprite.  
> 


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From p.herder at cox.net  Fri Apr 18 17:36:48 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (p.herder at cox.net)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:36:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] NJ Visit
Message-ID: <20080418193648.KNHAO.7073.imail@eastrmwml41>

We tried but it hadn't opened for the season, yet.

: (

Paul

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>


> But did you go to Surf Taco? If not, you must
> return...
> 
> --- p.herder at cox.net wrote:
> 
>> All,
>> 
>> I would like to thank Frank Clarici for allowing me
>> to visit yesterday where we told stories and I got
>> educated on the finer points of getting started on
>> the disassembling of my 66 Sprite.  

From jlaird237 at cox.net  Fri Apr 18 18:59:40 2008
From: jlaird237 at cox.net (Jack Laird)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:59:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] NJ Visit
References: <20080418171108.1OSJU.6178.imail@eastrmwml41>
Message-ID: <005d01c8a1b8$a5883280$6401a8c0@personal>

Well done Frank


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <p.herder at cox.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>; <midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 4:11 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] NJ Visit


> All,
>
> I would like to thank Frank Clarici for allowing me to visit yesterday 
> where we told stories and I got educated on the finer points of getting 
> started on the disassembling of my 66 Sprite.
>
> It was a BEAUTIFUL spring day and Frank took me on a drive with his 
> Speedwell nosed Bugeye.  Since I was visiting New Jersey from Kansas (my 
> mother still lives here in the state I was born), Frank took me to the 
> ocean so I could at least say I did make it there!  It has been a while 
> (30 plus years) since I have last seen the Atlantic Ocean.
>
> I would also like to thank Frank on pointing out that England was to the 
> east!  ;^)  Home of our Sprites.
>
> It is good to put another face with the email messages I have been 
> reading!
>
> Again, Thanks! Frank and hope to see you and a bunch of others here on the 
> lists in LOTO!
>
> Paul Herder
> 66 Sprite in Sedgwick, KS (visiting NJ until tomorrow!)
>
> BTW Frank, This was the first time I was back on the I'net!  Lousy 
> connection here  in the "sticks"!
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Apr 18 19:10:37 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:10:37 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Thoughts on the Dizzy/Advamce thingy
In-Reply-To: <48084E97.14692.2E4352@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <48084E97.14692.2E4352@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <4809468D.9040103@comcast.net>

Dave G. wrote:
> SO where does my 'Oomph' come from when there is no vacuum unit and I 
> put my foot down?? 
centrifical advance, it's done with weights on springs that expand when 
they go around faster thus advancing the center of the distributor which 
is mounted on a pivot.

Even the vacuum advance units have weights, when you put your foot down, 
you make more vacuum and the tube sucks the diaphram thus moving the 
center of the dizzy.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Apr 18 19:15:47 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:15:47 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] NJ Visit
In-Reply-To: <20080418171108.1OSJU.6178.imail@eastrmwml41>
References: <20080418171108.1OSJU.6178.imail@eastrmwml41>
Message-ID: <480947C3.2040008@comcast.net>

Yes it was nice to put another face to letters on the screen.
And today Gary Merrick from CT stopped over on his way to a wedding. And 
since he lives near the coast, we didn't do the ocean tour today, we 
just went to eat.
2 faces in 2 days and all about Sprites.
Life is good.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 18 19:20:26 2008
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:20:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: [midgetsprite] MG Mechanic in Maryland
Message-ID: <533944.54831.qm@web51603.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

   Anyone on these lists able to help this fellow out?????
   --- On Fri, 4/18/08, jogul at comcast.net <jogul at comcast.net> wrote:

     From: jogul at comcast.net <jogul at comcast.net>
     Subject: [midgetsprite] MG Mechanic in Maryland
     To: midgetsprite at yahoogroups.com
     Date: Friday, April 18, 2008, 1:25 PM

   Can anyone on the list recommend a good MG mechanic in Maryland? I
   live in Frederick.
   Thanks
   Jim
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 18 19:28:30 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:28:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] RIP Phantom Dan (NLBC)
Message-ID: <186976.1909.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Speaking of Jersey, "Now you see him, now you don't -
representing everyone from Northern New Jersey,
Phantom Dan Federici", keyboard player for the E
Street Band passed away today from melanoma. Here's a
clip where he's invisible as usual, but it hard to
imagine the sound without him:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jYJ2PLwlgpg

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From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Apr 18 19:56:21 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:56:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing
 procedure!
Message-ID: <0dd301c8a1c0$90c4d2b0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>

Adrian,
 
The 1500's had a couple of different timing specs, depending on model
year and emissions equipment. Many of the later ones had a vacuum retard
(not advance), and the timing spec was 2* ATDC with the vac hose
connected.
 
Doing it by what your TR3 book says, you really need an adjustable
timing light. I think full advance is in by 3000rpm (not sure). Anyway,
by this method you should set the timing for 32* total advance.
 
What year is your 1500, and do you have all (or any) of the smog
equipment still in place?
 
-=Chris 

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Adrian Jones [adrianjones747 at earthlink.net]
Sent: 4/18/2008 10:09:16 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing
procedure! 

Hi Folks, 

Just yesterday I passed a lady cradling her infant in her arms. Nothing
wrong with that but she was driving a big SUV at the time. Which got me
thinking that I need to tune up this MG in case I need to get out of her
way in a hurry one day. This MG has got zero acceleration. Sure, you can
get up to 70 mph no problem, but it takes a while. 

I have got the ZS set up nicely, I believe. The spark plugs are a clean,
very light chocolate brown. The dashpot oil is always up to the mark.
Usually get about 23 mpg. So I think I will take a look at the ignition
side of things. I've got the Pertronix with the Lucas Sports coil, so I
think I'll experiment with the spark plug gap (upping it from 25 to 35
thou) but I have a feeling that is a waste of time. 

Meanwhile, has anybody got any thoughts on the ignition timing - I've
set it to the book with a timing light but I'm thinking it may need fine
tuning. Is it just a matter of experimenting or is there a better way.
For instance, let me quote from the Moss Motors TR3 catalog: 

"Setting the ignition timing after a tune-up is simply done by adjusting
the distributor for maximum R.P.M. and then retarding the timing to give
a drop of 100 R.P.M in engine speed." 

Great, eh! 

Anyways, my MG runs great. starts first time, etc, but when you put the
hoof down, nothing happens except a leisurely increase in speed. I mean,
at least my Toyota makes a big screaming noise when I do that. 

Cheers, Adrian  

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Fri Apr 18 20:03:37 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:03:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Thoughts on the Dizzy/Advamce thingy
Message-ID: <029b01c8a1c1$94ae2560$056a010a@mail2world.com>

IIRC, that's not quite true, and it also depends on where your vac
source comes from.
 
with a ported (carb) vacuum, I think the highest vac is at part throtle,
advancing the timing for a leaner burn and better fuel efficiency. with
a manifold vac, highest vac is at a closed throttle, mostly for
emissions.
 
When you stomp on it, the vac is low, and only the weights are working,
but you're also addling lots of air and fuel, giving zoom.
 
This is why race dizzys (and the Cooper S dizzy) don't have a vac
advance - no need for part throttle efficciency or emmisions compliance.
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Frank Clarici [spritenut at comcast.net]
Sent: 4/18/2008 9:10:37 PM
To: dmg at bossig.com
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Thoughts on the Dizzy/Advamce thingy 

Dave G. wrote: 
> SO where does my 'Oomph' come from when there is no vacuum unit and I 
> put my foot down?? 
centrifical advance, it's done with weights on springs that expand when 
they go around faster thus advancing the center of the distributor which
is mounted on a pivot. 

Even the vacuum advance units have weights, when you put your foot down,
you make more vacuum and the tube sucks the diaphram thus moving the 
center of the dizzy. 

-- 
Frank Clarici 
Toms River, NJ 
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From dwramsey at att.net  Fri Apr 18 20:08:16 2008
From: dwramsey at att.net (David Ramsey)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:08:16 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Race Bugeye for sale
Message-ID: <20080419030744.D2AEC18763F@autox.team.net>

I know that car well. If you flew into Reno International airport in the
last 20 years it was the one on the northwest end of the runway. It belonged
to John Wassam of John's British Cars.  John was the guy you took your bug-I
to for a $50k "restoration" in Reno.  As to the car itself, it may have been
completive in the 70's, but I doubt it has been raced since then. I haven't
seen John or the car in years, but would assume it was cobbled together from
old parts lying around his shop and not built to win races today. That being
said, please use extreme caution dealing with the lot selling this car.
These guys make a living out of selling fake "restored" cars for Hot August
Nights and make Cal Worthington in SoCal look like the saint of used car
salesman. If I was looking for any classic type car this would be the last
place I would look. So unless you want to pay top dollar for back lot car
stay away.  Ask me offline and I'll tell you how I really feel.

                        Crash      

From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Fri Apr 18 21:20:11 2008
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:20:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] nj visit too
Message-ID: <000f01c8a1cc$47037b70$01fea8c0@HOMEPC>

Just wanted to add that a couple of weeks ago Frank invited me to his home and
spent the afternoon fixing me up with parts and knowledge that I needed for my
bugeye.
Truly a class act, even if he is from Jersey  :)

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sat Apr 19 05:14:21 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:14:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Hey Colin.....
Message-ID: <e98d88090804190414i50bafdcav435f08c18d6b711b@mail.gmail.com>

Here is a rare item for you, and in Oz as well!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/AUSTIN-HEALEY-SPRITE-MG-MIDGET-MOWOG-4-2-RACING-DIFF_W0QQitemZ330229477167QQihZ014QQcategoryZ33612QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

LOL



-- 
DON JULIO 1942

www.myspace.com/tequilabrad

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Sat Apr 19 07:11:13 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:11:13 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] web site cache
Message-ID: <005d01c8a21e$d9ae0c40$8d0a24c0$@com>

Hey youse guys,

 

There's a site somewhere that caches websites. anyone remember what it is? 

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

~iii<O



 <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com

 <http://www.thicko.com/> www.thicko.com

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From cmanuel at wi.rr.com  Sat Apr 19 07:38:35 2008
From: cmanuel at wi.rr.com (cmanuel at wi.rr.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 8:38:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] web site cache
Message-ID: <11201619.840241208612315245.JavaMail.root@hrndva-web21-z02>

http://www.archive.org/web/web.php

or

http://tinyurl.com/f754

Chris


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> 
>  
> 
> There's a site somewhere that caches websites. anyone remember what it is? 
> 
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> 
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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 19 10:13:08 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:13:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Timing MArks on Bottom of Engine 1098
Message-ID: <129891.30424.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I'm installing a remote timing mark pointer kit that Jeff from Advanced Distributors sells. So I need to align pointer with TDC Marks on bottom of engine. So how do I read the timing marks. L-R, R-L. And which one is TDC?


Jim Gruber
Bugsy '68 Bugeye Sprite
Cincinnati, OH
       
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From rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net  Sat Apr 19 10:33:59 2008
From: rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net (rfeibusch1 at earthlink.net)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:33:59 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Spridgets] FYI - Good deal on MGTc on Craigslist in NorCal
Message-ID: <11358197.1208622839644.JavaMail.root@elwamui-chisos.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Gang,

To good not to post! Check it out

Best,
Rick Feibusch
Meet Coordinator,
The Sierra Point Marina British Car Meet
Tour, Swap Meet and Show in Brisbane, CA
Sept 6th & 7th, 2008
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/car/646614249.html

MG TC 1948 - $13000 (Downieville, CA)

Reply to: sale-646614249 at craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-17, 10:05PM PDT


This is an all original 1948 MGTC. The car has never been restored, has had fix its and repairs, runs well, cries out for a total restoration, not something I want to tackle. Engine is a BMC "goldstar" replacement, probably from the 1960s era so engine # does not match ID plate. Engine is an authentic XPAG. Side curtains will need new fabric and windows, frames are ok. Top is ok. I've been driving the car in summers for last two years. Tires are good, wheels are chrome, some pitting. Seats are covered in maroon vinyl, good shape. Needs new door hinges, have a replacement generator w/ tach drive. Price very fair and very firm. Don't even....Contact via e-mail.. for info. 

From pythias at pacifier.com  Sat Apr 19 10:50:50 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:50:50 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Timing MArks on Bottom of Engine 1098
In-Reply-To: <129891.30424.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <129891.30424.qm@web34203.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1261130561.20080419095050@pacifier.com>

Hello James,

     TDC is straight up and down .. the BIG pointer.. to the right,
     counterclockwise that is, the first mark is 5 degrees advance,
     the second one is 10 degrees advance. 

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
      * "I'm not leaving the chapel until I finish this painting," said Michelangelo insistently.

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sat Apr 19 10:55:40 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:55:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] web site cache
In-Reply-To: <005d01c8a21e$d9ae0c40$8d0a24c0$@com>
References: <005d01c8a21e$d9ae0c40$8d0a24c0$@com>
Message-ID: <24860a624a8a63e70a3d3b0a.20080419095540.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

http://www.archive.org/web/web.php

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

Wm. Severin Thompson
> Hey youse guys,
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>
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> There's a site somewhere that caches websites. anyone remember what it is?
>
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From twobees at sprynet.com  Sat Apr 19 14:58:11 2008
From: twobees at sprynet.com (Norm 2Bs)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:58:11 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets]  NJ Visit
Message-ID: <000501c8a260$14c98390$65451645@normoffice>

Yeah.  I'll be "visiting" New Jersey soon too.  Spending a few hours on the
Turnpike at 70 mph 2 car-lengths from the cars in front & in back.  My
favorite racetrack.  But, like on a real racetrack at least on the NJ Tpk
everyone is going the same direction.  That is unlike Rt. 19 here in
Pinellas County, FL.  On 19 you also have cars doing 70, but in addition,
you have cars crossing from right and left, making "U" turns, right turns
from the left lane, etc.  Most dangerous road I've seen.  It's one of the
reasons the MGB that was my daily driver when I lived in Connecticut &
racked up an average 7,000 miles a year, gained only 300 miles in the 2
years I had it down here.
 
Frank, I'll wave as I pass by Rt. 70.
 
Finally got the Turner running right yesterday.  For those of you who knew
about the sluggish throttle response it has been suffering for the last
year, including at the VDCA race at Roebling last Sept., it was solved by
removing the 1-1/4" SUs & replacing them with the ancient, leaky 1-1/2" SUs
from my '66 MGB.  Made all the difference in the world.  It ran as it
should.  Last week I removed them to rebuild & modify per Dave Vizard's
recommendations.  As of yesterday afternoon, all done & carbs tuned fairly
well. Not sure the neighbors appreciated the loud acceleration tests.  It
does have a muffler, BUT...
 
Cheers!
 
Norm Sippel

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Sat Apr 19 16:09:47 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:09:47 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Race Bugeye for sale
In-Reply-To: <48095412.50f0220a.10b4.22bdSMTPIN_ADDED@mx.google.com>
References: <48095412.50f0220a.10b4.22bdSMTPIN_ADDED@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804191509o3ae14ecdhbc5757dca6ae28cb@mail.gmail.com>

Another reason these 'lists' are so darn good!
Thanks Crash.
Herb

On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 7:08 PM, David Ramsey <dwramsey at att.net> wrote:

>  I know that car well. If you flew into Reno International airport in the
> last 20 years it was the one on the northwest end of the runway. It belonged
> to John Wassam of John's British Cars.  John was the guy you took your bug-I
> to for a $50k "restoration" in Reno.  As to the car itself, it may have been
> completive in the 70's, but I doubt it has been raced since then. I haven't
> seen John or the car in years, but would assume it was cobbled together from
> old parts lying around his shop and not built to win races today. That being
> said, please use extreme caution dealing with the lot selling this car.
> These guys make a living out of selling fake "restored" cars for Hot August
> Nights and make Cal Worthington in SoCal look like the saint of used car
> salesman. If I was looking for any classic type car this would be the last
> place I would look. So unless you want to pay top dollar for back lot car
> stay away.  Ask me offline and I'll tell you how I really feel.
>
>                         Crash

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sat Apr 19 20:04:50 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:04:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] More Steering Column
Message-ID: <2DD6CEA641F54F78BF08101DC69FD70C@Home>

No one has figured out my problem with taking apart a steering column.  See the splayed column that I need to reshape at

http://tinyurl.com/6hhquw

Entire front end is redone except for brake pads.  Engine is swapped and redone except for wiring, which is a rat's nest.  Rear end awaits a lot of attention.

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 19 21:33:43 2008
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:33:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] (No LBC)  PHD Pool Party Link to picture
In-Reply-To: <528589.82357.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <111582.36601.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Here is the link to the picture
  http://tinyurl.com/4zzj8t
   
  Thanks Ed!

Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com> wrote:
  What's wrong with this picture?

This photo was taken last summer at the home of one of the College Professors I work with. Each of the people seen in the pool have at least a masters degree in some sort of discipline. The power cord was needed for the electric grill setup in the center of the pool. 






       
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From davriker at nwi.net  Sat Apr 19 22:16:49 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:16:49 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gearbox noise - fixed
References: <19052321.1208525645932.JavaMail.root@elwamui-wigeon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <003101c8a29d$5b447f40$6600a8c0@dave>

On a 1500, it probably isn't the waterpump, it is probably the fan clutch.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adrian Jones" <adrianjones747 at earthlink.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 6:34 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Gearbox noise - fixed


> Hi Folks,
> You may remember I heard a funny whistling/gargling noise noise coming 
> from location of the radio.  So I was thinking it was the gearbox, seeing 
> that is directly below the radio.
> Well, I disconnected the fan belt and the noise went away.  Replaced the 
> alternator, put belt back on and the noise has not come back.  Yeah!
> 'Course now that I have said that, I'd better place an order for a water 
> pump.
> Cheers, Adrian, 1500 Midget

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 19 22:31:48 2008
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:31:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] (No LBC)  PHD Pool Party Link to picture
In-Reply-To: <111582.36601.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <860453.42395.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

These fellows are future "Darwin Award" candidates!

--- On Sat, 4/19/08, Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> > Here is the link to the picture
>   http://tinyurl.com/4zzj8t
>    
>   Thanks Ed!
> 
> Red Midget <redmidget72 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>   What's wrong with this picture?
> 
> This photo was taken last summer at the home of one of the
> College Professors I work with. Each of the people seen in
> the pool have at least a masters degree in some sort of
> discipline. The power cord was needed for the electric
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sat Apr 19 22:41:08 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:41:08 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] (No LBC)  PHD Pool Party Link to picture
In-Reply-To: <111582.36601.qm@web51909.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C4301774.171EA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

It's definitely not a good idea, but as you can all see, it doesn't fry
people like the movie & TV hair dryer in the bathtub.
BZ

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Sun Apr 20 06:22:42 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:22:42 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Neighborhood Party
Message-ID: <6o4ucu$2rvr1q@email.mtu.edu>

Ron,
I suppose there will be a big neighborhood party now that Danica has 
won a race.

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Apr 20 09:08:57 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:08:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (No LBC)  PHD Pool Party Link to picture
In-Reply-To: <C4301774.171EA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C4301774.171EA%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <73C78D9D-420D-41A2-BEAC-661DD39B31D4@comcast.net>

umm.. I mean they weren't grounded so it's not a problem..  not that I  
would do it but *theoretically* there is no where for the current to  
go unless someone gets drunk and pokes a hole in the pool..

Lester


On Apr 19, 2008, at 11:41 PM, Billy Zoom wrote:

> It's definitely not a good idea, but as you can all see, it doesn't  
> fry
> people like the movie & TV hair dryer in the bathtub.
> BZ

From kidjoevid at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 20 10:02:14 2008
From: kidjoevid at yahoo.com (Joe Lansing)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:02:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet
Message-ID: <431555.36090.qm@web33202.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

What would cause number 1 and 2 cylinders to run rich?
The plugs are wet, it doesn't idle real well and it
smokes a bit.

Both slides in th carbs open at the same time. the
idles are set the same. I have the throttles synced
pretty well.

Any ideas?

Joe


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From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Apr 20 11:46:45 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:46:45 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet
In-Reply-To: <431555.36090.qm@web33202.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <431555.36090.qm@web33202.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <480B8185.6000300@comcast.net>

Joe Lansing wrote:
> What would cause number 1 and 2 cylinders to run rich?
> The plugs are wet, it doesn't idle real well and it
> smokes a bit.
>
>   
Front carb is too rich. Try leaning it out a little, the idle should 
improve then test it at speed.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From abcoz at hky.com  Sun Apr 20 12:39:10 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:39:10 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet
In-Reply-To: <480B8185.6000300@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <004b01c8a315$d32c5dc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Let's re-think that, a bit.  Yes, it sounds like the front carb is
running too rich.  If the engine has run this way since it's last
tune-up; O.K.  Do as Frank suggests and lean the mixture.  But, if it
has suddenly developed this problem......well, those jet carriers don't
back themselves off ("richening" the mixture), so leave the jet
adjustment alone.  Assuming no quirky ignition issues, I'd say check for
a stuck float valve, or a leaky (slowly sinking) float in the front
carb.  Is the jet going fully back up, when the choke is released?
Sometimes, with too much wear, in the right places, the jets won't
return to their "run" position, against the bottom of the adjusting nut.
Push up on the bottom of the jet, to check.  If you hear a "click"
(don't push too hard, or you could break the plastic tube the jet is
in), that was the problem.
Once a set of SUs has been CORRECTLY set-up, and adjusted, they will
stay that way, unless someone has done/does something stupid to change
them.
Also, what color is the smoke, Joe?  Black is caused by an over-rich
mixture.  Blue is oil.  Which is it?  Black is FAR easier to deal with,
as a rule.  White smoke is unlikely, given the symptoms you've
described; so a head gasket leak is probably not indicated.
I like to be long on the diagnosing, rather than quick on the adjusting,
in order to get it right the first time.
Bud Osbourne


-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Frank Clarici
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:47 PM
To: Joe Lansing
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet

Joe Lansing wrote:
> What would cause number 1 and 2 cylinders to run rich?
> The plugs are wet, it doesn't idle real well and it
> smokes a bit.
>
>   
Front carb is too rich. Try leaning it out a little, the idle should 
improve then test it at speed.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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From abcoz at hky.com  Sun Apr 20 12:45:57 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:45:57 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet
In-Reply-To: <480B8185.6000300@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <004c01c8a316$c54e2520$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Oh.....almost forgot: Is the front carb piston moving freely?  If not,
and it is hanging up, a bit, that could be your problem, too.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Frank Clarici
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 12:47 PM
To: Joe Lansing
Cc: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet

Joe Lansing wrote:
> What would cause number 1 and 2 cylinders to run rich?
> The plugs are wet, it doesn't idle real well and it
> smokes a bit.
>
>   
Front carb is too rich. Try leaning it out a little, the idle should 
improve then test it at speed.


-- 
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Toms River, NJ
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From smarc at smarc.net  Sun Apr 20 13:42:01 2008
From: smarc at smarc.net (Marc)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:42:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] compression test
Message-ID: <480B9C89.1080704@smarc.net>

What's the normal range for a 1275?

-- 

Marc

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sun Apr 20 17:55:34 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:55:34 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet
In-Reply-To: <004b01c8a315$d32c5dc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
References: <004b01c8a315$d32c5dc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <480BD7F6.4030402@comcast.net>

Bud Osbourne wrote:
> Let's re-think that, a bit. 

Bud is right, I jumped to answer.
But lately I have been tweaking SUs as I just finished the 67 and 
replaced the weber on the 59 with SUs and even yesterday had some fuel 
problems on the 58.
But yes, do check the float and if the piston is sticking anywhere on 
full up or down, and it never hurts to back blow the jet into the float 
as dirt can get stuck in the jet tube.
Also a stuck choke, push up on the jet and see if it moves.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 20 18:14:40 2008
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:14:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet
In-Reply-To: <480BD7F6.4030402@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <36161.66138.qm@web51601.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

 Just make sure you have all the fuel out of the float bowl first before you back blow the jet with compressed air.  Don't ask!!!!!!!


--- On Sun, 4/20/08, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
 > Let's re-think that, a bit. 
> 
> Bud is right, I jumped to answer.

> and it never hurts to back blow the jet into the float as dirt can get stuck in the jet tube.



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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Apr 20 20:56:26 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:56:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Prices for Model Airplane Engines Again
Message-ID: <182c0a410d0a421e0a48df0a.20080420195626.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Look at the price a 50s Japanese model airplane engine brought on Ebay
this weekend!

http://tinyurl.com/4tu4ef

Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Sun Apr 20 20:58:53 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:58:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Model Engine on Ebay No LBC
Message-ID: <33088a8956ea8b974a99d9aa.20080420195853.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Never Mind the Jap engine.  Holy Cow!  What someone paid for a Cox .049!

http://tinyurl.com/3vojul


Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From shop at justbrits.com  Sun Apr 20 22:17:52 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:17:52 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Prices for Model Airplane Engines Again
References: <182c0a410d0a421e0a48df0a.20080420195626.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <00d001c8a366$ac6549d0$6501a8c0@shop>

HOLY S**t Batman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am in the WRONG bidness!!!!!<G>

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 20 22:23:30 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:23:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Model Engine on Ebay No LBC
In-Reply-To: <33088a8956ea8b974a99d9aa.20080420195853.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <871842.90360.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

" Holy Cow! What someone paid for a Cox .049! "
  
Hmmmm...  Makes me wonder what my old Cox Baja Bug is worth - it's got a .049 in it.  Of course, mine got plenty of use when I was a kid.  certainly isn't still in the wrapper.
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From roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 21 05:45:39 2008
From: roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com (Mike Harper)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:45:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rescued '73 MG Midget for sale
Message-ID: <899275.18933.qm@web52802.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

several months ago, I rescued this great '73 Midget
project car from a sure death in a field.  The owner
had given up on ever restoring it (son lost interest)
, and he called me because he knew I was a car guy. 
It is much too good to part out, and I do not have the
time (or passion) to restore it.  It is pretty much
"all there" and ran good when he parked it a couple of
years ago. I have the bills of sale and the last title
(NC).

Here is the Craigs List link.  I need the garage
space.  Someone come get it!  I will negotiate for a
quick pick up.  Wish I had the time...

http://charleston.craigslist.org/car/635942907.html 

Mike Harper
Mt Pleasant (Charleston) SC

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 21 08:36:14 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:36:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing
 procedure!
In-Reply-To: <25927381.1208527756257.JavaMail.root@elwamui-wigeon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <25927381.1208527756257.JavaMail.root@elwamui-wigeon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W3630E5C3DC11B49FFA274C2E10@phx.gbl>

Remember Adrian,

Midgets were never very quick to begin with. IIRC 1500 0-60 times were in the
14-15 sec range.
Almost all cars, even econboxes are much quicker nowadays.
Grassroots Motorsports did a track test with a vintage racecar and a new
Minivan
a couple years ago. The Minivan was quicker around a road course by several
seconds!

Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto
FINALLY painted....

> Hi Folks,
>
> Just yesterday I passed a lady cradling her infant in her arms.  Nothing
wrong with that but she was driving a big SUV at the time.  Which got me
thinking that I need to tune up this MG in case I need to get out of her way
in a hurry one day.  This MG has got zero acceleration.  Sure, you can get up
to 70 mph no problem, but it takes a while.
>

>
> Anyways, my MG runs great. starts first time, etc, but when you put the hoof
down, nothing happens except a leisurely increase in speed.  I mean, at least
my Toyota makes a big screaming noise when I do that.
>
> Cheers,  Adrian

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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Mon Apr 21 08:47:59 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:47:59 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Chico Brit show
Message-ID: <000801c8a3be$b6c86800$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I drove Bugsy to the Chico All-Brit Car and Motorcycle show this Sunday.  It
had been moved from a local park to the fairway of a local Country Club.  Laid
out on a fairway like a real grown-up Concourse show.  There was even a guy
sliding absorbent pads under the cars as they pulled into position.  The
things all blew away in 2 seconds and kept him chasing them around all day, so
there are 200 black spots on the #1 fairway this morning....HA!

Bugsy was the ONLY bugeye Sprite in attendance.  Two SBs and two midgets.
Morris pick-ups(3!), convertible Morris, a Traveler, many Jags, MKI, II,
E-type, XK120, 140 and modern.  Lots of Triumphs.  A Marcos XP got a ton of
attention and looked awesome.  A chopped and dropped Jag saloon with a flame
job certainly stood out from the others with its huge sidepipes and tires.
Two Aston Martins owned by the same person stood side by side, one old one
modern.
Nice show, cool temps, beautiful setting, BBQ tri-tip sandwiches and beer,
stupid judging class structure, all in all a good day.
The EFI Sprite started easily on a cold morning, ran great at 75-80MPH most of
the way and still got 27MPH at those speeds and didn't get hot.

The cruise control w/vacuum tank should arrive this week and complete my
preparations for "the big drive".

Glen Byrns

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 21 08:47:56 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:47:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
Message-ID: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>

Here is a note from this morning's Philadelphia Inquirer.
No comment from me is needed.


Yet another reason to to avoid South Dakota: The Sioux Falls Canaries, 
an independent league team, are selling fried turkey testicles at their 
ballpark, according to the team's Web site. They're called - we're not 
making this up - Fowl Balls. "[They] will make a perfect complement to a 
cold beer at the Birdcage," said Bill Sedelmeier, the club's director of 
food and beverage services. "Fans will be able to choose from dipping 
sauces including ranch, barbecue, and bleu cheese." Apparently, turkey 
testicles are sold elsewhere, primarily in Asia and in some rural bars 
in the Midwest. ". . . Buy me some peanuts and turkey testicles."


Anon

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Apr 21 09:31:46 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:31:46 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Not an amphibious Bond car
Message-ID: <BAY112-F402762BA09A1B1BECB2605B8E10@phx.gbl>

I guess this would have been a good movie to use the amphibious car ...

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/2008/04/20/bond-aston-crash.html?ref=rss

From heard at datatrontech.net  Mon Apr 21 10:07:16 2008
From: heard at datatrontech.net (Heard)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:07:16 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone for a wooden car?
Message-ID: <07b701c8a3c9$c4ffc6b0$0202fea9@xp>

What an amazing talent.  Check out the wooden cars (and other things) this
guy has made.
 
http://www.liviodemarchi.com/ukmain3.htm
 
Heard

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Apr 21 10:29:10 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:29:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
Message-ID: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Guys,
     I plan to attend the gathering at the Lake of the Ozarks this June. 
I will be trailering my Bugeye to the event as my 57 year old back
would preclude me from driving the car out there for such a long
distance.  Maybe if I was 19 again I would take on such an adventure,
but the air conditioned cab of my F-150 is much better for long hauls
these days.  The problem is the F-150 only gets 16 miles per gallon. 
It is at least 1700 miles one way to the 50th celebration.  At
present gas prices I estimate a fuel cost of almost $800 round trip
if I go the shortest route and do not stray to explore as I am want
to do.  If gas prices hit $4.00 per gallon by summer, I probably
won't be able to afford the trip.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Apr 21 10:45:28 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:45:28 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F35DD4FF33ECBD07DF5A8DBB8E10@phx.gbl>

For gas to hit $4.00 per gal. here, the price would have to go 'down'!!  :)

I was paying $4.81 cdn for premium gas yesterday when I drove to Toronto and 
back.


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From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com

Guys,
      I plan to attend the gathering at the Lake of the Ozarks this June.
I will be trailering my Bugeye to the event as my 57 year old back
would preclude me from driving the car out there for such a long
distance.  Maybe if I was 19 again I would take on such an adventure,
but the air conditioned cab of my F-150 is much better for long hauls
these days.  The problem is the F-150 only gets 16 miles per gallon.
It is at least 1700 miles one way to the 50th celebration.  At
present gas prices I estimate a fuel cost of almost $800 round trip
if I go the shortest route and do not stray to explore as I am want
to do.  If gas prices hit $4.00 per gallon by summer, I probably
won't be able to afford the trip.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 11:09:20 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:09:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804211009y722cb331r7220f8e56b3d5322@mail.gmail.com>

We call 'em Turkey Fries around here. They are common and delicious.  You
can also get Calf Fries and Pig Fries - both epicurean delights.

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/21/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Here is a note from this morning's Philadelphia Inquirer.
> No comment from me is needed.
>
>
> Yet another reason to to avoid South Dakota: The Sioux Falls Canaries,
> an independent league team, are selling fried turkey testicles at their
> ballpark, according to the team's Web site. They're called - we're not
> making this up - Fowl Balls. "[They] will make a perfect complement to a
> cold beer at the Birdcage," said Bill Sedelmeier, the club's director of
> food and beverage services. "Fans will be able to choose from dipping
> sauces including ranch, barbecue, and bleu cheese." Apparently, turkey
> testicles are sold elsewhere, primarily in Asia and in some rural bars
> in the Midwest. ". . . Buy me some peanuts and turkey testicles."
>
>
> Anon
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 11:09:32 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:09:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
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Believe me, I feel your pain. I have the Pathfinder doing 17 to 19, WITHOUT
a trailer.
BTW, anyone out there know much about the Nissan Pathfinder? I know the
owners manual mentions a secondary book, with towing procedures for the PF.
I went to the dealership, who would be glad as hell to SELL me a book, that
I feel *should* have been included in the sale.
I posted to the Nissan Pathfinder list, asking for specifics, so I don't
ruin the transmission, but have not received any information. Any Nissan
gurus out there??
BTW, I am trailering our car as well. Not because my back can't take it, but
because I want to bring along some jet ski's to play on the lake. Anyone
interested in joining me for an early morning ride or two, bring some swim
wear.

Brad

On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 11:29 AM, <rrengineer at dslextreme.com> wrote:

> Guys,
>     I plan to attend the gathering at the Lake of the Ozarks this June.
> I will be trailering my Bugeye to the event as my 57 year old back
> would preclude me from driving the car out there for such a long
> distance.  Maybe if I was 19 again I would take on such an adventure,
> but the air conditioned cab of my F-150 is much better for long hauls
> these days.  The problem is the F-150 only gets 16 miles per gallon.
> It is at least 1700 miles one way to the 50th celebration.  At
> present gas prices I estimate a fuel cost of almost $800 round trip
> if I go the shortest route and do not stray to explore as I am want
> to do.  If gas prices hit $4.00 per gallon by summer, I probably
> won't be able to afford the trip.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
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From mikey at b2systems.com  Mon Apr 21 11:34:31 2008
From: mikey at b2systems.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:34:31 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F35DD4FF33ECBD07DF5A8DBB8E10@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY112-F35DD4FF33ECBD07DF5A8DBB8E10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <480CD027.7070601@b2systems.com>

  Here in Santa Barbara, gas has been over $4 for a week now, I paid 
$4.21 for the cheap stuff last night.  Never thought I would see the day 
(or maybe hoped I would never see the day) where it costs $60 to fill up 
a small gas tanked Honda S2000, can hardly wait to have to fill up my 
GMC truck

 Chevron around the corner from my work is $4.24 Regular and $4.45 for 
Premium this morning.   For the first time in 30 years of marriage my 
wife and I are having to budget gas costs into our summer vacation 
plans, gas was always so minor that we never took the freeways and 
always took the scenic detours and never totaled the gas costs into our 
vacation, this year its "You want to go to that lake for the afternoon 
or have an extra vacation day or 2?"

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 21 11:39:42 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:39:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0804211009y722cb331r7220f8e56b3d5322@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <025d01c8a3d6$aef94640$6401a8c0@Larry>

Yeah, well, I'm gonna have to take your word on that, Jim.



----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Johnson
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Spridgets List
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News


We call 'em Turkey Fries around here. They are common and delicious.  You can
also get Calf Fries and Pig Fries - both epicurean delights.

Cheers!!
Jim


On 4/21/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  Here is a note from this morning's Philadelphia Inquirer.
  No comment from me is needed.


  Yet another reason to to avoid South Dakota: The Sioux Falls Canaries,
  an independent league team, are selling fried turkey testicles at their
  ballpark, according to the team's Web site. They're called - we're not
  making this up - Fowl Balls. "[They] will make a perfect complement to a
  cold beer at the Birdcage," said Bill Sedelmeier, the club's director of
  food and beverage services. "Fans will be able to choose from dipping
  sauces including ranch, barbecue, and bleu cheese." Apparently, turkey
  testicles are sold elsewhere, primarily in Asia and in some rural bars
  in the Midwest. ". . . Buy me some peanuts and turkey testicles."


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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 21 11:51:20 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:51:20 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
In-Reply-To: <BAY112-F34DB80BCCFA5BE661803CFB8E50@phx.gbl>
References: <8CA6E9D2F4E4A8E-1DC-1823@WEBMAIL-MC21.sysops.aol.com>
	<BAY112-F34DB80BCCFA5BE661803CFB8E50@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W3817570CFED3F5FEEA23CCC2E10@phx.gbl>

On the East coast, there's a place in Perkasie , pa, that it would wind up
costing that much too....

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer under resto

> From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:34:55 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
>
> The answer is rigt there in the ad:
> "gave British Sports Cars in San Luis Obispo California 'carte blanche' to
> restore it"
>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: miniac7 at aol.com
> To: grunthaner at gmail.com, spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:24:58 -0400
>
> Guess you can't blame a guy for trying. Considering?it being the 50th year,
> there's bound to be renewed interest in these cars, and maybe the right
> buyer will catch wind of it. How he spent 42k is my question.
>
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> To: Spridgeteers <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 5:34 am
> Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite $31,500. : )
>
>
>
> List,
> I stumbled across this ad for a "restored Bugeye" the guy only wants
> $31,500. He has 42,500. invested.
> Enjoy,
> Linda
>
>
http://www.classicsandcustoms.com/search/Austin_Healey_Bug_Eye_Sprite_19218.a
sp#first_image
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Mon Apr 21 11:59:26 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:59:26 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
In-Reply-To: <842850.71743.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <842850.71743.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W496D4B503BF1FEFCE05BC2C2E10@phx.gbl>

hey Ron,

Pretty cool,
Is the Phenom a shortened version of the E135/Legacy RJ?
Or a totally new airframe?. Super-midsized?
Corporations are buying new planes like crazy now.
Your tax loophole dollars at work. ;-)

Brian S.
Bugeyeracer under resto

> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:02:14 -0700
> From: soavero at yahoo.com
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
>
> What I've been doing for the last several months, 70
> to 105 hours per week - rollout of the Embraer Phenom
> 300 on Saturday at Gaviao Peixoto, Brazil. The real
> work is still to come during the certification
> campaign.
>
> http://youtube.com/watch?v=_TDBkL5-6Vw
>
> Ron


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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Apr 21 12:06:23 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kate)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:06:23 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <025d01c8a3d6$aef94640$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0804211009y722cb331r7220f8e56b3d5322@mail.gmail.com>
	<025d01c8a3d6$aef94640$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <480CD79F.1040202@frontiernet.net>

Haven't you guys ever heard of Rocky Mountain Oysters?  They're a lot 
better than the slimy ones that grew in shells.

Kate


Larry Daniels wrote:
> Yeah, well, I'm gonna have to take your word on that, Jim.
>
>
>
> We call 'em Turkey Fries around here. They are common and delicious.  You can
> also get Calf Fries and Pig Fries - both epicurean delights.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 12:44:05 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:44:05 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Model Engine on Ebay No LBC
In-Reply-To: <33088a8956ea8b974a99d9aa.20080420195853.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <33088a8956ea8b974a99d9aa.20080420195853.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804211144r2aae17fenaac97b32f2540d7a@mail.gmail.com>

Remember how many of those we used to 'junk'?

From shop at justbrits.com  Mon Apr 21 15:16:35 2008
From: shop at justbrits.com (shop at justbrits.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:16:35 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Mgs] Rescued '73 MG Midget for sale
Message-ID: <00f801c8a3f4$fd0e0000$6501a8c0@shop>

Didn't see on autox List, so here.  NFI, yada, yada............
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Mike Harper 
To: spridgets at autox.team.net ; mgs at autox.team.net ; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net 
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 5:45 AM
Subject: [Mgs] Rescued '73 MG Midget for sale


several months ago, I rescued this great '73 Midget
project car from a sure death in a field.  The owner
had given up on ever restoring it (son lost interest)
, and he called me because he knew I was a car guy. 
It is much too good to part out, and I do not have the
time (or passion) to restore it.  It is pretty much
"all there" and ran good when he parked it a couple of
years ago. I have the bills of sale and the last title
(NC).

Here is the Craigs List link.  I need the garage
space.  Someone come get it!  I will negotiate for a
quick pick up.  Wish I had the time...

http://charleston.craigslist.org/car/635942907.html 

Mike Harper
Mt Pleasant (Charleston) SC
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From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Mon Apr 21 15:30:46 2008
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:30:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit
Message-ID: <001301c8a3f6$f6b9c070$01fea8c0@HOMEPC>

I've got a 60 Bugeye for which I just purchased  a new fuel tank. I removed
the sending unit from the old tank and was quite surprised how nice it looked.
No shellac or grunge of any kind. Does anybody know what the range of
resistance should be on this sentder and does the Cork gaskket require any
gasket compound? Permatex?
Thanks.

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Apr 21 14:47:43 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:47:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Another Model Engine on Ebay No LBC
In-Reply-To: <2ad6c6b10804211144r2aae17fenaac97b32f2540d7a@mail.gmail.com>
References: <33088a8956ea8b974a99d9aa.20080420195853.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<2ad6c6b10804211144r2aae17fenaac97b32f2540d7a@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <218d4a5a4b3a5bc62a5658ba.20080421134743.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

I have a large pile of used parts from junked engines.  With these out of
production now, you don't throw anything away anymore.  Speaking of gas
prices, glow fuel is getting expensive too!
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

WFO Herb
> Remember how many of those we used to 'junk'?

From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Apr 21 16:44:51 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:44:51 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: RE: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data]
Message-ID: <480D18E3.7080209@wi.net>

Hi All,
More fuel for the fire...ok that was "crude" humor (hehe).
Below is a response I received from Castrol in response to my inquiry 
regarding ZDDP levels.
Regards,
Dave
59 :{)
59 MGA 1500
05 MCS
Burlington WI

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	RE: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form Data
Date: 	Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:22:20 -0400
From: 	Castrol <Castrol at idea-factor.com>
To: 	



 

*Thank you for contacting Castrol,*

* *

The latest API SM/ILSAC GF-4 category calls for reduced Zinc and 
Phosphorus levels to allow extended catalyst life in current model 
vehicles. There appear to be field issues associated with the SM/GF-4 
oil's level of antiwear in the classic car engines known as flat tappet 
cam engines.  The current late model passenger car engines are not flat 
tappet cam engines and have no reported field issues related to the 
level of antiwear chemistry in the SM/GF-4 oils.

 

 

**_Product Recommendations for Flat Tappet (Solid Lifter) Cam Engines:_**

Castrol Syntec 5W-40 (min Zn = 0.10 wt % = 1000 ppm)(full synthetic)

Castrol Syntec 20W-50 (Recent reformulation identified by "Recommended 
for Classic Cars" text on back label) (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 ppm)(full 
synthetic) PREFERRED

Castrol TWS Motorsport 10W-60 (BMW dealerships) (min Zn = 0.10 = 1000 
ppm)(full synthetic)

BMW Long Life 5W-30 (BMW dealerships)(min Zn = 0.095 = 950 ppm)(full 
synthetic)

 

**_New Motorcycle Products, Expected to be Available Q2 2008:_**

Castrol 4T 10W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 wt % = 1000 ppm)

Castrol Actevo X-Tra 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 = 
1000 ppm)

Castrol Actevo X-Tra Offroad 10W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 = 1000 ppm)

Castrol Power RS GPS 10W-30, 10W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 
ppm) PREFERED

Castrol Power RS R4 10W-50 and 5W-40 (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 ppm) PREFERED

Castrol Power RS V-Twin 20W-40 and 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.12 = 1200 ppm) 
PREFERED

 

**_Existing Motorcycle Products, Will Be Transitioning Out:_**

Castrol Grand Prix 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil 10W-40, 20W-50 (min Zn = 0.10 
wt % = 1000 ppm)

Castrol GO! 10W-40, 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil (min Zn = 0.10 = 1000 ppm)

 

Castrol Consumer Relations
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From gmeyer01 at snet.net  Mon Apr 21 17:22:25 2008
From: gmeyer01 at snet.net (The Mayers)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:22:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] CT MG Club British Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Gathering
Message-ID: <281011.38575.qm@web83818.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

This is an invitation to the CT MG Club annual show in Waterford, CT on Sunday June 1, 2008.  See link for details   http://mgclub.homestead.com/  Hope to see you there.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Apr 21 17:32:41 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:32:41 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <480CD79F.1040202@frontiernet.net>
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0804211009y722cb331r7220f8e56b3d5322@mail.gmail.com>
	<025d01c8a3d6$aef94640$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<480CD79F.1040202@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <480D2419.4090602@comcast.net>

Kate wrote:
> Haven't you guys ever heard of Rocky Mountain Oysters?  They're a lot 
> better than the slimy ones that grew in shells.
>
>   
I'll eat the slimy oysters before I eat the hairy ones ;)
Like Larry, I'll take your word on that.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Apr 21 17:37:27 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:37:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804211009l7786db82j7e8bc439595f6ee9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<e98d88090804211009l7786db82j7e8bc439595f6ee9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <480D2537.5020903@comcast.net>

Brad Fornal wrote:
> BTW, I am trailering our car as well. Not because my back can't take it, but
> because I want to bring along some jet ski's to play on the lake. 
So why not trailer the jetski behind the Sprite? I know it will haul it. 
Save gas, have fun, no jap car towing issues.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Apr 21 17:39:33 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:39:33 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <56529957.20080421163933@pacifier.com>

Hello,

        back when it was announced that "the gathering" was to be
        held in Missouri, i did my budget calculations. i figured
        $4.00 a gal/30 miles a gallon, $533 for gasoline alone. Last
        trip out i got over 34 mpg, over hill and dale. Driving to
        Vancouver CA for the AFBM next month and i'll get a better
        figure for highway cruising. ... .. ..

        $100 a day for food, ... $100 a night for motel, 12 to 16
        days on the road PLUS the missing wages that i have to have
        saved by then... .. ..

        i'm still going!

-- 
Best regards,
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 17:47:34 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:47:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Old tip, sharing with new members
Message-ID: <e98d88090804211647ha6e99eby91f195fe1793fa3f@mail.gmail.com>

I just finished changing out the flexible clutch line, from the frame rail
to the slave, on the 68. Rather than have my master bleed on me, whilst
changing the hose, I used a Wal Mart bag. I took the cap off the master, put
the bag (double thickness) on top of the opening, and replaced the cap
tightly. I removed the lines, and replaced everything, and only lost a few
drops of fluid. I'll use the same trick when I change the rubber lines on
the brakes tomorrow.
Keeps the driveway clean, and the eyes Dot 4 free.

Brad

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 17:49:40 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:49:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <480D2537.5020903@comcast.net>
References: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<e98d88090804211009l7786db82j7e8bc439595f6ee9@mail.gmail.com>
	<480D2537.5020903@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804211649h4f0f31fare8b8e856ce987e0e@mail.gmail.com>

Cuz I'm bringing two. The trailer and skis weigh more than the Sprite
itself!!

On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:37 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Brad Fornal wrote:
>
> > BTW, I am trailering our car as well. Not because my back can't take it,
> > but
> > because I want to bring along some jet ski's to play on the lake.
> >
> So why not trailer the jetski behind the Sprite? I know it will haul it.
> Save gas, have fun, no jap car towing issues.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
>
>


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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 17:54:04 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:54:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Old tip, sharing with new members
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804211651y570d6becj133664400bf7bda8@mail.gmail.com>
References: <e98d88090804211647ha6e99eby91f195fe1793fa3f@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0804211651y570d6becj133664400bf7bda8@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804211654u636f899bvb5c06d8af8bb416f@mail.gmail.com>

The front end is up on stands now, and I am letting it drip bleed. I let it
drip, and every 10 minutes, I go out and refill the master. After 3 refills,
it usually works just fine.

On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:51 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Bradster....
>
> I'm doing this on my 68 next week and will try your trick. What did you do
> about the new flexline being empty?
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:47 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >   I just finished changing out the flexible clutch line, from the frame
> > rail
> > to the slave, on the 68. Rather than have my master bleed on me, whilst
> > changing the hose, I used a Wal Mart bag. I took the cap off the master,
> > put
> > the bag (double thickness) on top of the opening, and replaced the cap
> > tightly. I removed the lines, and replaced everything, and only lost a
> few
> > drops of fluid. I'll use the same trick when I change the rubber lines
> on
> > the brakes tomorrow.
> > Keeps the driveway clean, and the eyes Dot 4 free.
> >
> > Brad
> >
> > --
> > DON JULIO 1942
> >
> > www.myspace.com/tequilabrad
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
> Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
> 2008!!
>
> For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
>
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 17:57:14 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:57:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <480D2419.4090602@comcast.net>
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>
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	<025d01c8a3d6$aef94640$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<480CD79F.1040202@frontiernet.net> <480D2419.4090602@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804211657s5457a7e0td0d3674f64a672ba@mail.gmail.com>

Maybe we should do Calf Fries at the banquet dinner in Lake of the Ozarks
and not tell anyone what they are....    ;-)    Kate's right.  You once
screw up the guts to taste them and you'll wonder why you waited so long!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:32 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Kate wrote:
> > Haven't you guys ever heard of Rocky Mountain Oysters?  They're a lot
> > better than the slimy ones that grew in shells.
> >
> >
> I'll eat the slimy oysters before I eat the hairy ones ;)
> Like Larry, I'll take your word on that.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29, 2008!!

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 18:13:04 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:13:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] Re:  Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804211659q4ea7c91fs762d31d2fd75985e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<e98d88090804211009l7786db82j7e8bc439595f6ee9@mail.gmail.com>
	<480D2537.5020903@comcast.net>
	<e98d88090804211649h4f0f31fare8b8e856ce987e0e@mail.gmail.com>
	<43840a7e0804211659q4ea7c91fs762d31d2fd75985e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804211713j5693dce5m6fee569958cd05cb@mail.gmail.com>

20 some years ago, it was $16 per 30 minutes to "rent". I already OWN 3, so
I'll go the cheaper route, and bring my own. I'll already have the space.

Brad

On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:59 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Bradster,
>
> FWIW,  There are tons of jet ski rental places in Osage Beach.....   Some
> are right near the hotel...  Just so you know....
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:49 PM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >   Cuz I'm bringing two. The trailer and skis weigh more than the Sprite
> > itself!!
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:37 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net
> <spritenut%40comcast.net>
> > >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Brad Fornal wrote:
> > >
> > > > BTW, I am trailering our car as well. Not because my back can't take
> > it,
> > > > but
> > > > because I want to bring along some jet ski's to play on the lake.
> > > >
> > > So why not trailer the jetski behind the Sprite? I know it will haul
> it.
> > > Save gas, have fun, no jap car towing issues.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Frank Clarici
> > > Toms River, NJ
> > >
> > >
> >
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> >
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> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Cheers!!
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> Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
> 2008!!
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Apr 21 18:25:48 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:25:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
Message-ID: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>

http://www.hessney.com/est042608/est042608.htm

Anybody close to Seneca Falls, NY?
I want one but can not make it there that day 4/26

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Apr 21 19:03:09 2008
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (kentmclean at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:03:09 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] FS: 007 Aston Martin, slightly used
Message-ID: <042220080103.12561.480D394D000BC759000031112215575474020E0A040C039B020A05@comcast.net>

"James Bond's Aston Martin Looks Like 'Giant, Black, Wet Sock'"
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20193401,00.html

I'm glad it wasn't me driving it.

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2

From beatlemikey at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 21 19:22:31 2008
From: beatlemikey at yahoo.com (Mike Rivers)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:22:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to contact Paul A
Message-ID: <843610.93564.qm@web56006.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

Hello,

I'm trying to contact Paul A at Morriservice regarding a Datsun 5 Speed kit.  I've been trying to contact him via email several times and havent heard back but only once.  The reason is that I'm ready to deal and plan on doing the conversion over the Memorial Day weekend and would like to get the kit a few weeks before then to prep the trans.

If anyone has any word on him, that would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Mike Rivers
1961 MG Midget 1275

From markwemple at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 21 19:26:41 2008
From: markwemple at yahoo.com (Mark Wemple)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:26:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
In-Reply-To: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <281276.13508.qm@web30405.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Its up near my parents but they wouldn't have a clue.
I'd love to go to but for the cub cadets. Looking for
a lawn tractor.

This reminds me, I still have a Class A Motorhome to
sell.

Mark
--- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:

> http://www.hessney.com/est042608/est042608.htm
> 
> Anybody close to Seneca Falls, NY?
> I want one but can not make it there that day 4/26
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From pdx.pete at verizon.net  Mon Apr 21 19:29:32 2008
From: pdx.pete at verizon.net (Peter Shull)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:29:32 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
References: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <004701c8a418$51617150$4e076f47@DBKF4T81>

WELL, POOP!!

(And, yes ... I know that is considered yelling.)

I have this friend who, up until a few weeks ago, worked in Seneca Falls. Up 
until a few days ago, he owned a house in Seneca Falls. The house has a very 
large 2+ car garage that has been for the most part empty. He is now living 
and working elsewhere. More to the point the garage, which would have been a 
perfect place to store hardtops, engines, Bugeyes, and the like, is now full 
of someone else's crap.

I'm going to go pout now.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 5:25 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction


> http://www.hessney.com/est042608/est042608.htm
>
> Anybody close to Seneca Falls, NY?
> I want one but can not make it there that day 4/26
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 21 19:29:40 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:29:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W496D4B503BF1FEFCE05BC2C2E10@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <981917.60652.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Is the Phenom a shortened version of the E135/Legacy
> RJ?
> Or a totally new airframe?. 

Brian,
It's actually a lengthened version of the Phenom 100,
which is a new airframe. They build very, very nice
aircraft. Next is the MSJ/MLJ, which is Mid Size/
Medium light jet. It's new also.

Ron


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From dmg at bossig.com  Mon Apr 21 19:32:50 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:32:50 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804211657s5457a7e0td0d3674f64a672ba@mail.gmail.com>
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>,
	<480D2419.4090602@comcast.net>,
	<43840a7e0804211657s5457a7e0td0d3674f64a672ba@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <480CDDD2.13806.27E2134@dmg.bossig.com>

They said the same thing to me about Snails...  

"Don't you believe them!!" Tom (of Tom and Jerry)

It would have been easier chewing pencil erasers....

On 21 Apr 2008 at 18:57, Jim Johnson wrote:
>> screw up the guts to taste them and you'll wonder why you waited so
>> long!


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 21 19:34:44 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:34:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry><43840a7e0804211009y722cb331r7220f8e56b3d5322@mail.gmail.com><025d01c8a3d6$aef94640$6401a8c0@Larry><480CD79F.1040202@frontiernet.net>
	<480D2419.4090602@comcast.net>
	<43840a7e0804211657s5457a7e0td0d3674f64a672ba@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <033801c8a419$0b178e90$6401a8c0@Larry>

I'm a big fan of Italian.  

I also like the slimy oysters.  

Any good places nearby where Frank and I can eat without gagging?



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
Cc: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News


Maybe we should do Calf Fries at the banquet dinner in Lake of the Ozarks
and not tell anyone what they are....    ;-)    Kate's right.  You once
screw up the guts to taste them and you'll wonder why you waited so long!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:32 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Kate wrote:
> > Haven't you guys ever heard of Rocky Mountain Oysters?  They're a lot
> > better than the slimy ones that grew in shells.
> >
> >
> I'll eat the slimy oysters before I eat the hairy ones ;)
> Like Larry, I'll take your word on that.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Apr 21 19:54:22 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:54:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing
 procedure!
Message-ID: <1b3401c8a41b$c8dd7cd0$0d6a010a@mail2world.com>

I remember that article, but I thought it was a 60s Porche 911 that was
beat! :)

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: brian S [bugeye15 at hotmail.com]
Sent: 4/21/2008 10:37:14 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing
procedure! 

Remember Adrian, 

Midgets were never very quick to begin with. IIRC 1500 0-60 times were
in the 
14-15 sec range. 
Almost all cars, even econboxes are much quicker nowadays. 
Grassroots Motorsports did a track test with a vintage racecar and a new
Minivan 
a couple years ago. The Minivan was quicker around a road course by
several 
seconds! 

Brian S. 

Bugeyeracer under resto 
FINALLY painted.... 

> Hi Folks, 
> 
> Just yesterday I passed a lady cradling her infant in her arms.
Nothing 
wrong with that but she was driving a big SUV at the time. Which got me 
thinking that I need to tune up this MG in case I need to get out of her
way 
in a hurry one day. This MG has got zero acceleration. Sure, you can get
up 
to 70 mph no problem, but it takes a while. 
> 

> 
> Anyways, my MG runs great. starts first time, etc, but when you put
the hoof 
down, nothing happens except a leisurely increase in speed. I mean, at
least 
my Toyota makes a big screaming noise when I do that. 
> 
> Cheers, Adrian 

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From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Apr 21 20:12:19 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:12:19 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to contact Paul A
In-Reply-To: <843610.93564.qm@web56006.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <843610.93564.qm@web56006.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <480D4983.6070700@comcast.net>

Mike Rivers wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm trying to contact Paul A at Morriservice 
Paul is recovering from some serious medical issues and surgery.
It is still unknown when he will return to the shop.
We all wish him a speedy recovery


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Mon Apr 21 20:12:24 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:12:24 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
Message-ID: <02ab01c8a41e$4e415de0$116a010a@mail2world.com>

Then somebody overcooked them. When I've had them,(including in Paris),
they've been tender and tasty, with lots of butter and garlic.

-=Chris
Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Dave G. [dmg at bossig.com]
Sent: 4/21/2008 9:33:50 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News 

They said the same thing to me about Snails... 

"Don't you believe them!!" Tom (of Tom and Jerry) 

It would have been easier chewing pencil erasers.... 

On 21 Apr 2008 at 18:57, Jim Johnson wrote: 
>> screw up the guts to taste them and you'll wonder why you waited so 
>> long! 


-- 
Dave G. KK7SS 
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA 
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. 
But I'm not so sure about the universe." ... Albert Einstein. 
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Mon Apr 21 20:31:45 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kate)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:31:45 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <033801c8a419$0b178e90$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry><43840a7e0804211009y722cb331r7220f8e56b3d5322@mail.gmail.com><025d01c8a3d6$aef94640$6401a8c0@Larry><480CD79F.1040202@frontiernet.net>
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	<033801c8a419$0b178e90$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <480D4E11.4010603@frontiernet.net>

I don't think I've ever met such a bunch of wimps.  Obviously, whoever 
fixed the snails didn't know how to cook, or you would have found them 
so tender they would melt in your mouth.  Like shellfish, they are very 
easy to ruin by over cooking.  Go somewhere with a /real/ chef, and you 
might find that you actually like them.

Kate
>
> Any good places nearby where Frank and I can eat without gagging?

From cbhlouky at bellsouth.net  Mon Apr 21 21:08:48 2008
From: cbhlouky at bellsouth.net (Craig)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:08:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] [spridgets] in Louisville, Ky
Message-ID: <01ba01c8a426$2ff09e70$0201a8c0@home9cmfx9peca>

In HONOR of the 50TH ANNIVERSARY of the AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE
the British Sports Car Club of Louisville
is hosting our 24th annual
British Bash Car Show on June 6th & 7th


THE  FEATURED MARQUE of the
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* SAVE GAS money by PR-REGISTERING!!
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* Friday evening "PUB NIGHT" with a short cruise, live music, good food, 
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* Saturday all British car show followed by a cruise down River Rd to the 
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* REAL restrooms!! ( tell your spouse!!)
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 Thanks and see you in June,
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 British Sports Car Club of Louisville, Ky

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 21:18:58 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:18:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Trying to contact Paul A
In-Reply-To: <843610.93564.qm@web56006.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
References: <843610.93564.qm@web56006.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804212018q48ffcaceuf96bc27df46b72b3@mail.gmail.com>

Mike,

Peter Shull has been helping Paul out and also I think Paul's son. Try Peter
and see if he can put you in touch ...

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/21/08, Mike Rivers <beatlemikey at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm trying to contact Paul A at Morriservice regarding a Datsun 5 Speed
> kit.  I've been trying to contact him via email several times and havent
> heard back but only once.  The reason is that I'm ready to deal and plan on
> doing the conversion over the Memorial Day weekend and would like to get the
> kit a few weeks before then to prep the trans.
>
> If anyone has any word on him, that would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike Rivers
> 1961 MG Midget 1275
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Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 21:22:40 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:22:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <033801c8a419$0b178e90$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0804211009y722cb331r7220f8e56b3d5322@mail.gmail.com>
	<025d01c8a3d6$aef94640$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<480CD79F.1040202@frontiernet.net> <480D2419.4090602@comcast.net>
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	<033801c8a419$0b178e90$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804212022l1d2d73bbw5a70a3c39d7b12c4@mail.gmail.com>

There is a great "old family" style Italian restuaraunt among many others.
Terrific BBQ, everything from McDonalds to 5 star places where you can't get
out for less than $100 a plate.  You name it - its there....

You like slimy??  Mabye you'd like the Calf Fries better raw, then...   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/21/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> I'm a big fan of Italian.
>
> I also like the slimy oysters.
>
> Any good places nearby where Frank and I can eat without gagging?
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>
> To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
> Cc: "Spridgets List" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 6:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
>
>
> Maybe we should do Calf Fries at the banquet dinner in Lake of the Ozarks
> and not tell anyone what they are....    ;-)    Kate's right.  You once
> screw up the guts to taste them and you'll wonder why you waited so long!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Apr 21, 2008 at 6:32 PM, Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Kate wrote:
> > > Haven't you guys ever heard of Rocky Mountain Oysters?  They're a lot
> > > better than the slimy ones that grew in shells.
> > >
> > >
> > I'll eat the slimy oysters before I eat the hairy ones ;)
> > Like Larry, I'll take your word on that.
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
>
>


-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Apr 21 21:25:25 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:25:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <02ab01c8a41e$4e415de0$116a010a@mail2world.com>
References: <02ab01c8a41e$4e415de0$116a010a@mail2world.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804212025m71ac7099q6f8b67d4d979977e@mail.gmail.com>

Absolutely Chris!  It is the most common sin with Escargot! They are lovely,
sweet and melt in your mouth when cooked properly!

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/21/08, Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu> wrote:
>
> Then somebody overcooked them. When I've had them,(including in Paris),
> they've been tender and tasty, with lots of butter and garlic.
>
> -=Chris
> Chris King
> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
>
>
>   <-----Original Message----->
>
>                  From: Dave G. [dmg at bossig.com]
> Sent: 4/21/2008 9:33:50 PM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
>
>
> They said the same thing to me about Snails...
>
> "Don't you believe them!!" Tom (of Tom and Jerry)
>
> It would have been easier chewing pencil erasers....
>
> On 21 Apr 2008 at 18:57, Jim Johnson wrote:
> >> screw up the guts to taste them and you'll wonder why you waited so
> >> long!
>
>
> --
> Dave G. KK7SS
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
> But I'm not so sure about the universe." ... Albert Einstein.
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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Apr 21 21:38:26 2008
From: dwoerpel at wi.net (David Woerpel)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:38:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Mgs] [Fwd: RE: CastrolUSA - Expert Advice Form
	Data]
In-Reply-To: <480D418D.3050200@ktc.com>
References: <480D18E3.7080209@wi.net> <480D418D.3050200@ktc.com>
Message-ID: <480D5DB2.1050504@wi.net>

Charles & Peggy Robinson wrote:
> Oh, Hell!  Does this mean that they've reformulated our good ol' 20W50 
> GTX Dino Oil so that it's no longer preferred for our MGs?  (Whimper)
>
>   CR
>
Yup!

Dave
Burlington WI

From bkitterer at mac.com  Mon Apr 21 22:21:40 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:21:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <B2B98D84-4808-4E60-93EF-C84A66DF85B2@mac.com>

Mike,

For what little it is worth I just got back from AZ and paid $3.40 a  
gallon.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Apr 21 22:59:21 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:59:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <B2B98D84-4808-4E60-93EF-C84A66DF85B2@mac.com>
References: <4d08acf4ead2b4ae83aa.20080421092910.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
	<B2B98D84-4808-4E60-93EF-C84A66DF85B2@mac.com>
Message-ID: <1491ca375b1a38436a2316ca.20080421215921.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

I know the gas will get less expensive than California as I go east, but
we'll have to see what it is by June.
Mike


Kitterer Bob
> Mike,
>
> For what little it is worth I just got back from AZ and paid $3.40 a
> gallon.
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Apr 22 05:56:02 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:56:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
In-Reply-To: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>
References: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W17E76C32779EDF1D7872EDC2E00@phx.gbl>

Just so Everyone knows,

This is the Estate of the very close friend of mine  and my family,Glade
Hall,
that passed away last year.
There is a TON of Sprite parts.  Plus lots of sheet metal working equip.
 I wish I had heard of this auction earlier. Surprised his daughter didn't
tell me about it. I told her to let me know so I could get some Spridget
people there.
I hope that they do well at the auction, she deserves it.

I was going to try to get to the OSHIT Sat,
but I may have to try and make it to this instead.
Brian S.
 Bugeyeracer under resto

> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:25:48 -0400
> From: spritenut at comcast.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
>
> http://www.hessney.com/est042608/est042608.htm
>
> Anybody close to Seneca Falls, NY?
> I want one but can not make it there that day 4/26
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> _______________________________________________
>

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Apr 22 06:59:22 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:59:22 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Gas Prices and the 50th
In-Reply-To: <1491ca375b1a38436a2316ca.20080421215921.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F364F4E7719FBD0C81C6413B8E00@phx.gbl>

Hmmm!  Sorta makes you wonder if you'll want to go back after ... ;)

----Original Message Follows----
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com

I know the gas will get less expensive than California as I go east, but
we'll have to see what it is by June.
Mike

 > Mike,
 >
 > For what little it is worth I just got back from AZ and paid $3.40 a
 > gallon.
 >
 > Bob Kitterer

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Apr 22 07:16:57 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:16:57 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804212025m71ac7099q6f8b67d4d979977e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F39D08A696D107C05E0DDFEB8E00@phx.gbl>

I can't hear or see the word escargot without thinking about the caption 
under a cartoon of a snail driving a porsche: "Look at that S car go!".


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman at gmail.com>

Absolutely Chris!  It is the most common sin with Escargot! They are lovely,
sweet and melt in your mouth when cooked properly!

Cheers!!
Jim

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Apr 22 07:17:24 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:17:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Phenom 300 NLBC
In-Reply-To: <981917.60652.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BLU111-W496D4B503BF1FEFCE05BC2C2E10@phx.gbl>
	<981917.60652.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W28F1E5C8DCF5DA0251A436C2E00@phx.gbl>

Thanks for the info Ron.
You're right, the do build some nice aircraft.
In my line of work, always cool to know whats comin!

Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto


> --- brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Is the Phenom a shortened version of the E135/Legacy
> > RJ?
> > Or a totally new airframe?.
>
> Brian,
> It's actually a lengthened version of the Phenom 100,
> which is a new airframe. They build very, very nice
> aircraft. Next is the MSJ/MLJ, which is Mid Size/
> Medium light jet. It's new also.
>
> Ron
>

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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Apr 22 07:20:30 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:20:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing
 procedure!
In-Reply-To: <822206.18508.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <BLU111-W3630E5C3DC11B49FFA274C2E10@phx.gbl>
	<822206.18508.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W1477CBE1B6A140437C995DC2E00@phx.gbl>

heheheheh,
A new Vette, huh??
Musta been the Driver. :-)
Gettin faster all the time!

Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto

> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:17:51 -0700
> From: soavero at yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing
procedure!
> To: bugeye15 at hotmail.com
>
> My vintage Sprite was faster than GM's test of the
> 2006 Corvette at Grattan Raceway.
>
> --- brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Remember Adrian,
> >
> > Midgets were never very quick to begin with. IIRC
> > 1500 0-60 times were in the
> > 14-15 sec range.
> > Almost all cars, even econboxes are much quicker
> > nowadays.
> > Grassroots Motorsports did a track test with a
> > vintage racecar and a new
> > Minivan
> > a couple years ago. The Minivan was quicker around a
> > road course by several
> > seconds!
> >
> > Brian S.
> >
> > Bugeyeracer under resto
> > FINALLY painted....


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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Tue Apr 22 07:24:32 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:24:32 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804211009y722cb331r7220f8e56b3d5322@mail.gmail.com>
References: <021101c8a3be$b0126b50$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0804211009y722cb331r7220f8e56b3d5322@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU111-W5805701D24EEFAD22C8955C2E00@phx.gbl>

Reminds me of the Movie Funny Farm with Chevy Chase.
Set the record in the town for eating lamb Fries,
til he found out what they were....

Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto

> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:09:20 -0500
> From: bmwwxman at gmail.com
> To: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net
> CC: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
>
> We call 'em Turkey Fries around here. They are common and delicious.  You
> can also get Calf Fries and Pig Fries - both epicurean delights.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On 4/21/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >
> > Here is a note from this morning's Philadelphia Inquirer.
> > No comment from me is needed.
> >
> >
> > Yet another reason to to avoid South Dakota: The Sioux Falls Canaries,
> > an independent league team, are selling fried turkey testicles at their
> > ballpark, according to the team's Web site. They're called - we're not
> > making this up - Fowl Balls. "[They] will make a perfect complement to a
> > cold beer at the Birdcage," said Bill Sedelmeier, the club's director of
> > food and beverage services. "Fans will be able to choose from dipping
> > sauces including ranch, barbecue, and bleu cheese." Apparently, turkey
> > testicles are sold elsewhere, primarily in Asia and in some rural bars
> > in the Midwest. ". . . Buy me some peanuts and turkey testicles."
> >
> >
> > Anon
> > __________

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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr 22 07:28:15 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:28:15 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] RC Model Engine gas prices No LBC
In-Reply-To: <218d4a5a4b3a5bc62a5658ba.20080421134743.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <400161.52566.qm@web36805.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

"Speaking of gas prices, glow fuel is getting expensive too!"
   
  Tell me about it - I just spent $30 on a gallon of fuel for my son's Traxxus monster truck RC.  Of course, that gallon goes a long way.  The alternative was almost $12 for a quart.  But hey, in the big scheme of things it's cheap fun for the two of us and helps assure that there'll be another generation of car-nuts around to buy our cars when we're done with them.
   
   - David



       
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Apr 22 07:46:41 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:46:41 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
References: <BAY112-F39D08A696D107C05E0DDFEB8E00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <05ac01c8a47f$4bd71d90$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>I can't hear or see the word escargot without thinking about the caption
> under a cartoon of a snail driving a porsche: "Look at that S car go!".

For that matter, Sears had a line of roof-top lugage carriers for cars 
called S-Cargo ;-) 

From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Apr 22 08:26:51 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:26:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit
In-Reply-To: <001301c8a3f6$f6b9c070$01fea8c0@HOMEPC>
Message-ID: <009a01c8a484$e8523880$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Jim,
Dunno what the resistance figures may be; but, if you test it, and get a
significantly different reading from one end of the float arm travel to
the other, the unit is working just fine and you can feel comfortable
about installing it in your new fuel tank.
As far as putting anything on the cork gasket: No.  Nothing at all.  As
with most cork gaskets, just soak it in clean water, if in doubt.  This
(soaking in water) used to be a commonly recommended (by the factory)
thing, "back in the day".
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Fournier
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 4:31 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit

I've got a 60 Bugeye for which I just purchased  a new fuel tank. I
removed
the sending unit from the old tank and was quite surprised how nice it
looked.
No shellac or grunge of any kind. Does anybody know what the range of
resistance should be on this sentder and does the Cork gaskket require
any
gasket compound? Permatex?
Thanks.

From redmidget72 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr 22 08:20:02 2008
From: redmidget72 at yahoo.com (Red Midget)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:20:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1974 tub on E-Bay
Message-ID: <431196.37870.qm@web51911.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

As usuall N.F.I.  Decent looking 1974 round wheel arch tub on E-Bay item number: 130216766948
   

       
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From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Apr 22 08:44:49 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:44:49 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
In-Reply-To: <004701c8a418$51617150$4e076f47@DBKF4T81>
Message-ID: <00a401c8a487$6a837740$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

I think I'll do some pouting about that one, too.  There is some really
neat stuff there.  I sure hope those Sprites (& associated parts) all
find good homes.  Anybody on the List going to attend the auction?
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Peter Shull
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 8:30 PM
To: Frank Clarici; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction

WELL, POOP!!

(And, yes ... I know that is considered yelling.)

I have this friend who, up until a few weeks ago, worked in Seneca
Falls. Up 
until a few days ago, he owned a house in Seneca Falls. The house has a
very 
large 2+ car garage that has been for the most part empty. He is now
living 
and working elsewhere. More to the point the garage, which would have
been a 
perfect place to store hardtops, engines, Bugeyes, and the like, is now
full 
of someone else's crap.

I'm going to go pout now.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at comcast.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 5:25 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction


> http://www.hessney.com/est042608/est042608.htm
>
> Anybody close to Seneca Falls, NY?
> I want one but can not make it there that day 4/26
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

From biffjones at verizon.net  Tue Apr 22 08:41:59 2008
From: biffjones at verizon.net (Biff Jones)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:41:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit
References: <009a01c8a484$e8523880$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <016a01c8a487$05a811a0$2f01a8c0@dell1>

The bugeye sending unit has the following resistance readings:
0 Ohms = open circuit (broken wire)
14 Ohms = Full (up position)
90 Ohms = Half tank
258 Ohms = Empty

These are for sending unit # FT5300/32 and gauge unit # FG2530/31or 
FG2530/64

Latter sending units read the opposite of above, i.e., Full = 120 Ohms, 
Empty = 30 Ohms

Cork gasket should work fine without any goo.

Biff Jones
'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite
http://sprites2.homestead.com/

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Apr 22 08:50:27 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:50:27 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
In-Reply-To: <05ac01c8a47f$4bd71d90$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <BAY112-F39D08A696D107C05E0DDFEB8E00@phx.gbl>
	<05ac01c8a47f$4bd71d90$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080422094736.032ec1c8@nosimport.com>

At 08:46 AM 4/22/2008, David Lieb wrote:
> >I can't hear or see the word escargot without thinking about the caption
> > under a cartoon of a snail driving a porsche: "Look at that S car go!".

I believe the cartoon was of a 4CV


>For that matter, Sears had a line of roof-top lugage carriers for cars
>called S-Cargo ;-)

Way more fun is the Nissan Figaro  (I WILL have one someday) and the 
Nissan S-Cargo.

Go here http://www.sussexsportscars.co.uk/figaro/

While roaming around England the Figaro was a real head-turner for Jane and I.

Peter C.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr 22 09:09:10 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:09:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
References: <BAY112-F39D08A696D107C05E0DDFEB8E00@phx.gbl><05ac01c8a47f$4bd71d90$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080422094736.032ec1c8@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <049401c8a48a$d21c47d0$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>

Way more fun is the Nissan Figaro  (I WILL have one someday) and the
Nissan S-Cargo.

Go here http://www.sussexsportscars.co.uk/figaro/

While roaming around England the Figaro was a real head-turner for Jane and 
I.

Peter C.
_______________________________________________
You can have the S-Cargo, but I kind of like that Figaro.

It reminds me of an Austin A40 Sports -- which I definitely would like to 
have.



LAD 

From pdx.pete at verizon.net  Tue Apr 22 09:31:41 2008
From: pdx.pete at verizon.net (Peter Shull)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:31:41 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
References: <00a401c8a487$6a837740$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <004301c8a48d$f709fcb0$4e076f47@DBKF4T81>

More good timing.

My friend, John the B*****d, who up until recently lived in Seneca Falls but 
no longer does, has a friend by the name of Al.

Al lives just outside of SFalls and his property is "just down the road from 
where the auction will be held". Al apparently knows almost all there is to 
know about the lay of the land, the items up for auction, etc., etc., and 
might have the potential to store a few things.

Al is currently on a prolonged vacation in Nova Scotia. 

From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Tue Apr 22 09:35:49 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:35:49 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit
Message-ID: <21049288.1208878549625.JavaMail.root@mswamui-backed.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hey Biff,

Why do you call your black Mk II Sprite gray?  Just curious.

Mike C

-----Original Message-----
>From: Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net>
>Sent: Apr 22, 2008 10:41 AM
>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit
>
>The bugeye sending unit has the following resistance readings:
>0 Ohms = open circuit (broken wire)
>14 Ohms = Full (up position)
>90 Ohms = Half tank
>258 Ohms = Empty
>
>These are for sending unit # FT5300/32 and gauge unit # FG2530/31or 
>FG2530/64
>
>Latter sending units read the opposite of above, i.e., Full = 120 Ohms, 
>Empty = 30 Ohms
>
>Cork gasket should work fine without any goo.
>
>Biff Jones
>'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
>'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite
>http://sprites2.homestead.com/
>_______________________________________________


________________________________________
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From max at maxengland.com  Tue Apr 22 09:46:24 2008
From: max at maxengland.com (Maxime Slegers)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:46:24 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Re:  BE Fuel Sending unit]
Message-ID: <57028.212.166.46.72.1208879184.squirrel@webmail01.one.com>

Hello everyone,

My midget mkIII fuel gauge reads half all the time when the ignition is
on. I've seen many posts talking of a full gauge when tank is empty and
vice-versa, but never seen 'half all the time when there's current getting
to the gauge'.

Any idea? Could it be a bad earth somewhere or is it possible that the
sending unit is blocked halfway?

Thanks in advance,

Max

> Hey Biff,
>
> Why do you call your black Mk II Sprite gray?  Just curious.
>
> Mike C
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net>
>>Sent: Apr 22, 2008 10:41 AM
>>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit
>>
>>The bugeye sending unit has the following resistance readings:
>>0 Ohms = open circuit (broken wire)
>>14 Ohms = Full (up position)
>>90 Ohms = Half tank
>>258 Ohms = Empty
>>
>>These are for sending unit # FT5300/32 and gauge unit # FG2530/31or
>>FG2530/64
>>
>>Latter sending units read the opposite of above, i.e., Full = 120 Ohms,
>>Empty = 30 Ohms
>>
>>Cork gasket should work fine without any goo.
>>
>>Biff Jones
>>'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
>>'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite
>>http://sprites2.homestead.com/
>>_______________________________________________
>
>
> ________________________________________
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Tue Apr 22 10:04:57 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:04:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Re: BE Fuel Sending unit]
In-Reply-To: <57028.212.166.46.72.1208879184.squirrel@webmail01.one.com>
References: <57028.212.166.46.72.1208879184.squirrel@webmail01.one.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804220904y25e2f352ldcfc5c43f4831282@mail.gmail.com>

WELL........
When I got one of my cars, forget which one, it had been sitting for a LONG
TIME.
It also read the same level, regardless of fuel amount. I drained the tank,
it had a drain plug in it, and pulled it out of the car. I removed the
sending unit, and found it to be frozen in place. Since it was already a
lost cause, I sprayed it down liberally with some chemical to loosen it, and
gently started to swing the float arm back and forth. It freed up, and
worked fine after that.
That might give you a place to start.

Brad

On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Maxime Slegers <max at maxengland.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> My midget mkIII fuel gauge reads half all the time when the ignition is
> on. I've seen many posts talking of a full gauge when tank is empty and
> vice-versa, but never seen 'half all the time when there's current getting
> to the gauge'.
>
> Any idea? Could it be a bad earth somewhere or is it possible that the
> sending unit is blocked halfway?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Max
>
> > Hey Biff,
> >
> > Why do you call your black Mk II Sprite gray?  Just curious.
> >
> > Mike C
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >>From: Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net>
> >>Sent: Apr 22, 2008 10:41 AM
> >>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> >>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit
> >>
> >>The bugeye sending unit has the following resistance readings:
> >>0 Ohms = open circuit (broken wire)
> >>14 Ohms = Full (up position)
> >>90 Ohms = Half tank
> >>258 Ohms = Empty
> >>
> >>These are for sending unit # FT5300/32 and gauge unit # FG2530/31or
> >>FG2530/64
> >>
> >>Latter sending units read the opposite of above, i.e., Full = 120 Ohms,
> >>Empty = 30 Ohms
> >>
> >>Cork gasket should work fine without any goo.
> >>
> >>Biff Jones
> >>'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
> >>'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite
> >>http://sprites2.homestead.com/
> >>_______________________________________________
> >
> >
> > ________________________________________
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Apr 22 11:06:45 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:06:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
In-Reply-To: <004301c8a48d$f709fcb0$4e076f47@DBKF4T81>
References: <00a401c8a487$6a837740$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
	<004301c8a48d$f709fcb0$4e076f47@DBKF4T81>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804221006l2d274b4jcd714bb85a5d6edb@mail.gmail.com>

Hmmmm....   My sister lives just down the interstate in
Baldwinsville......   But she's got no way to haul parts or bodies....

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/22/08, Peter Shull <pdx.pete at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> More good timing.
>
> My friend, John the B*****d, who up until recently lived in Seneca Falls
> but
> no longer does, has a friend by the name of Al.
>
> Al lives just outside of SFalls and his property is "just down the road
> from
> where the auction will be held". Al apparently knows almost all there is
> to
> know about the lay of the land, the items up for auction, etc., etc., and
> might have the potential to store a few things.
>
> Al is currently on a prolonged vacation in Nova Scotia.
>
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From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Tue Apr 22 11:30:45 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:30:45 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
Message-ID: <24975323.1208885445938.JavaMail.root@wmvirt5>

Way more fun is the Nissan Figaro  (I WILL have one someday) and the  Nissan S-Cargo.

Go here http://www.sussexsportscars.co.uk/figaro/
 
While roaming around England the Figaro was a real head-turner for Jane and I.

___________________________

There's a guy in Canada that has Figaros on eBay from time to time. He also sells a number of Honda Beat cars. More modern looking than the Figaro but way cool too!

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Tue Apr 22 12:00:25 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:00:25 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 948 looking for happy home
Message-ID: <05fa01c8a4a2$bdf47170$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

I happen to know of a 948 engine from a 1959 Bugeye that is looking for a 
happy home. Shipping really makes no sense, so if you can pick it up in the 
Midwest, let me know.
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Apr 22 12:04:21 2008
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:04:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanks to Practrical Classics for the donation
Message-ID: <380-22008422218421328@earthlink.net>

The good people at Practical Classics have arranged to have the third place prize check for $1,000 cut by the Turtle Wax Corporate Office in Westmont, Illinois. That way, there will be no exchange rate or commission issues to eat away at the money.   
As I have said so often, I am deeply indebted to those 23 great guys from every corner of America, from Florida to Connecticut to Oregon and points in-between, who came together for the BusterCluster. It is they, not me, who earned this prize. 
After retaining 25% to pay tithe to my Anglican-Catholic Church, and to pay taxes to the Federal and California State Governments, I have quite happily sent a check for $750 to the Sprite Midget Club USA. This money is to help defray costs of the Golden Anniversary celebration of the Austin-Healey Sprite, "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, June 26-29, 2008.   The check is now in the 50th celebration treasury!
While the BusterCluster may be on the card as a sponsor of the event, I think that credit is also due to Practical Classics, and its editor, Matt Wright, and to Turtle Wax for it is their contribution that will further the anniversary and the world's love of the Sprite and its off-spring, the MG Midget.   They should be on the card as the BusterCluster's contribution, too.
Once again, thank you one and all. 
Buster Evans 
(If any of you wish to extend appreciation to Practical Classics, Matt Wright's e-mail is mattwright at emap.com .)

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Apr 22 12:12:04 2008
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:12:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Congratulations, folks
Message-ID: <380-22008422218124251@earthlink.net>

Vigil wrote:  "I think it is great your putting some of the money back into the car. Being one of the 23 people at the Buster Cluster. I for one would rather see the donation go to the Help Paul A Fund. Some one who was one of the 23 members at the Buster Cluster. To me it just seems right now that he needs help."

I can see where you are coming from, Vigil, and can appreciate your thought.   However, when the Practical Classics contest began, I explained my offer, and I feel bound by it.   I like to believe that my word is my bond.

As have so many, I have also benefited from Paul's generous largess from the BusterCluster on.   He is a dear and valuable friend.  I feel privileged to have been able to contribute directly to the fund Pete has set up and administered.   We are all looking forward to Paul quick and healthy recovery and return to the fold.

Buster Evans 

From b-evans at earthlink.net  Tue Apr 22 12:12:30 2008
From: b-evans at earthlink.net (Robert Bruce Evans)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:12:30 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Disagreements over Shepherd's Pie
Message-ID: <380-220084222181230298@earthlink.net>

A couple of months ago, there were some "discussions" on the list over the proper ingredients for Shepherd's Pie.   Fortunately, these "discussions" did not get as emotionally heated as this one between two brothers in England.

 http://tinyurl.com/5xyudf 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr 22 12:19:55 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:19:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News
References: <24975323.1208885445938.JavaMail.root@wmvirt5>
Message-ID: <04f901c8a4a5$7789ae50$6401a8c0@Larry>

Unfortunately, since the Beat and the Figaro were both first produced in 
1991, it will be at least another 8 years before you can bring one into the 
country and drive it on the streets without meeting EPA and DOT rules.

A friend of mine bought a Ferrari race car from a museum in Germany and it 
cost him another $80,000 to make it legal for the road here.  One of these 
cars might not be that expensive, but how much less will it have to be 
before you would do it?  I wouldn't doubt that it would cost more than the 
car did when new.

LAD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News


Way more fun is the Nissan Figaro  (I WILL have one someday) and the  Nissan 
S-Cargo.

Go here http://www.sussexsportscars.co.uk/figaro/

While roaming around England the Figaro was a real head-turner for Jane and 
I.

___________________________

There's a guy in Canada that has Figaros on eBay from time to time. He also 
sells a number of Honda Beat cars. More modern looking than the Figaro but 
way cool too!

--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest 
acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?
You are subscribed as ladaniels at sbcglobal.net

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From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Tue Apr 22 14:35:32 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:35:32 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] [Fwd: Re: BE Fuel Sending unit]
In-Reply-To: <e98d88090804220904y25e2f352ldcfc5c43f4831282@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F4088D44300A90389143F2EB8E00@phx.gbl>

I had a fuel guage that didn't go below a quarter of a tank.  I assume that 
the PO never let it go below that.  But, I can assure you that the gas did 
continue to go down.  :(  I've trained it better now.

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Brad Fornal" <tequila.brad at gmail.com>

WELL........
When I got one of my cars, forget which one, it had been sitting for a LONG
TIME.
It also read the same level, regardless of fuel amount. I drained the tank,
it had a drain plug in it, and pulled it out of the car. I removed the
sending unit, and found it to be frozen in place. Since it was already a
lost cause, I sprayed it down liberally with some chemical to loosen it, and
gently started to swing the float arm back and forth. It freed up, and
worked fine after that.
That might give you a place to start.

Brad

On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 10:46 AM, Maxime Slegers <max at maxengland.com> wrote:

 > Hello everyone,
 >
 > My midget mkIII fuel gauge reads half all the time when the ignition is
 > on. I've seen many posts talking of a full gauge when tank is empty and
 > vice-versa, but never seen 'half all the time when there's current 
getting
 > to the gauge'.
 >
 > Any idea? Could it be a bad earth somewhere or is it possible that the
 > sending unit is blocked halfway?
 >
 > Thanks in advance,
 >
 > Max
 >
 > > Hey Biff,
 > >
 > > Why do you call your black Mk II Sprite gray?  Just curious.
 > >
 > > Mike C
 > >
 > > -----Original Message-----
 > >>From: Biff Jones <biffjones at verizon.net>
 > >>Sent: Apr 22, 2008 10:41 AM
 > >>To: spridgets at autox.team.net
 > >>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit
 > >>
 > >>The bugeye sending unit has the following resistance readings:
 > >>0 Ohms = open circuit (broken wire)
 > >>14 Ohms = Full (up position)
 > >>90 Ohms = Half tank
 > >>258 Ohms = Empty
 > >>
 > >>These are for sending unit # FT5300/32 and gauge unit # FG2530/31or
 > >>FG2530/64
 > >>
 > >>Latter sending units read the opposite of above, i.e., Full = 120 Ohms,
 > >>Empty = 30 Ohms
 > >>
 > >>Cork gasket should work fine without any goo.
 > >>
 > >>Biff Jones
 > >>'Frogarri' '59 Bugeye
 > >>'Ole Gray' '61 AH Sprite
 > >>http://sprites2.homestead.com/
 > >>_______________________________________________

From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Apr 22 17:41:13 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:41:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Along the auction lines...LBC statesmen
Message-ID: <86338.11925.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I had the pleasure of working with one of the most
brilliant software people I've met this week, and when
he walked into my office he nearly screamed "Who's
Bugeye is that?" in reference to a large picture
hanging that Jeff Porasik gave me for Christmas last
year of our cars going through Turn 6 at Blackhawk
Farms. It turns out his wife's uncle has been racing
an MG-TC since 1948 (Peter asked how many times he's
beaten it). He's also had just about every post war
MG, along with Jags, Healeys, and a Siata (!!!!). The
gentleman finally hung up his racing suit a few years
ago, but his name is Jim Carson. Upon googling, I
found him associated with the PVGP and other VSCCA
events. His health is slipping a bit, and he has
started selling off some of his collection. If anyone
knows Jim and can tell me anything about his history
in racing, I would greatly appreciate. From the brief
stories his nephew in-law told me, sounds like quite a
guy. 

Ron


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From lindalnhvt at nhvt.net  Tue Apr 22 19:23:05 2008
From: lindalnhvt at nhvt.net (lindalnhvt at nhvt.net)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:23:05 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs and door hinge screws
Message-ID: <50398.72.71.217.71.1208913785.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>

List
I'm looking for a souce for the door hinge phillips screws that secure the
hinge to the A post. I can find the thread, but only in a hex head bolt.
The buguye doors need a phillips screw.

Next --- Where do I look for step by step directions for adjusting the
carbs. I got the 66 out of storage yesterday and after some effort, got it
started and it ran pretty well on the 15 minute ride home.  I took it out
again last night when the engine was still warm and it started right away,
with a bit of sputtering, but not too much. I tried to start it this
morning when it was 37 degrees and again tonight when it was 55 degrees,
but it won't catch, or even start to catch, when I turn it over. Air
filters are off, pistons move freely and it smells like it's getting fuel.
I need help to get it running and to stay running.
Thanks
Dick B. in NH

From duncan at pondhop.com  Tue Apr 22 19:49:47 2008
From: duncan at pondhop.com (Duncan Sinclair)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:49:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs and door hinge screws
In-Reply-To: <50398.72.71.217.71.1208913785.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
References: <50398.72.71.217.71.1208913785.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <008001c8a4e4$505585e0$f10091a0$@com>

The door hinge screws are actually oizi-drive and not Phillips so hard to
find here in the US.
If you are not worried about being totally original you can get Phillips
ones here www.mcmaster.com

Thanks
Duncan

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+duncan=pondhop.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+duncan=pondhop.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
lindalnhvt at nhvt.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:23 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs and door hinge screws

List
I'm looking for a souce for the door hinge phillips screws that secure the
hinge to the A post. I can find the thread, but only in a hex head bolt.
The buguye doors need a phillips screw.

Next --- Where do I look for step by step directions for adjusting the
carbs. I got the 66 out of storage yesterday and after some effort, got it
started and it ran pretty well on the 15 minute ride home.  I took it out
again last night when the engine was still warm and it started right away,
with a bit of sputtering, but not too much. I tried to start it this
morning when it was 37 degrees and again tonight when it was 55 degrees,
but it won't catch, or even start to catch, when I turn it over. Air
filters are off, pistons move freely and it smells like it's getting fuel.
I need help to get it running and to stay running.
Thanks
Dick B. in NH
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From pythias at pacifier.com  Tue Apr 22 19:58:14 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:58:14 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs and door hinge screws
In-Reply-To: <50398.72.71.217.71.1208913785.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
References: <50398.72.71.217.71.1208913785.squirrel@virtwebmail.nhvt.net>
Message-ID: <1158497528.20080422185814@pacifier.com>

Hello Lindalnhvt,

     
         try here..

         http://members.core.com/~ckotting/tuning.html

         or here

         clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/ibcc/misc/TS_SU_Tuneup.pdf

         or one of the nicest..

         http://www.manchester-minis.cwc.net/technical/sucarbs-roger_garnett.htm


         i simply did a google search "tuning SU carbs"
-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
  You're only young once. You're immature forever. 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Apr 22 20:26:11 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:26:11 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Carbs and door hinge screws
In-Reply-To: <008001c8a4e4$505585e0$f10091a0$@com>
Message-ID: <C433EC53.172D2%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

You should be able to get Philips screws in stainless at the local hardware
store.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Apr 22 21:19:11 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:19:11 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Disagreements over Shepherd's Pie
In-Reply-To: <380-220084222181230298@earthlink.net>
References: <380-220084222181230298@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804222019j12d3ce4et409a48c54e66bf1e@mail.gmail.com>

In all my years in Britain and having been married to a British wife who was
an excellent cook, I would have to say that I *never* saw a Sheperd's Pie
with tomatoes atop it.  I'd have hit the bugger with a shovel too!   ;-)

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/22/08, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> A couple of months ago, there were some "discussions" on the list over the
> proper ingredients for Shepherd's Pie.   Fortunately, these "discussions"
> did not get as emotionally heated as this one between two brothers in
> England.
>
>   http://tinyurl.com/5xyudf
> _______________________________________________
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2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Tue Apr 22 22:52:34 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:52:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W17E76C32779EDF1D7872EDC2E00@phx.gbl>
References: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>
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Move the OSHIT to the auction.  A bunch of OSHIT guys, several trucks,
cash and you have the making of a bunch of future OSHITs not to mention
all the fun!

brian S wrote:
> I was going to try to get to the OSHIT Sat,
> but I may have to try and make it to this instead.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 23 01:32:31 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:32:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Denso alt mount
Message-ID: <322159.86524.qm@web30501.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

After several awful attempts at mounting the
Denso/Kubota Mal Fay alternator to a 1275, Dr. Marsh
from college is about to revoke my Timoshenko and
Rourke textbooks. This is the variant with ears 180
apart and offset. Please send pictures, diagrams,
catia files, anything. I'm frustrated.

Ron
'hopper


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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 03:20:09 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:20:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Thanks to Practrical Classics for the donation
In-Reply-To: <380-22008422218421328@earthlink.net>
References: <380-22008422218421328@earthlink.net>
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Buster,

You are right. I will add Practical Classics and Turtle Wax to the sponsors
card!

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/22/08, Robert Bruce Evans <b-evans at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> The good people at Practical Classics have arranged to have the third
> place prize check for $1,000 cut by the Turtle Wax Corporate Office in
> Westmont, Illinois. That way, there will be no exchange rate or commission
> issues to eat away at the money.
> As I have said so often, I am deeply indebted to those 23 great guys from
> every corner of America, from Florida to Connecticut to Oregon and points
> in-between, who came together for the BusterCluster. It is they, not me, who
> earned this prize.
> After retaining 25% to pay tithe to my Anglican-Catholic Church, and to
> pay taxes to the Federal and California State Governments, I have quite
> happily sent a check for $750 to the Sprite Midget Club USA. This money is
> to help defray costs of the Golden Anniversary celebration of the
> Austin-Healey Sprite, "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks,
> Missouri, June 26-29, 2008.   The check is now in the 50th celebration
> treasury!
> While the BusterCluster may be on the card as a sponsor of the event, I
> think that credit is also due to Practical Classics, and its editor, Matt
> Wright, and to Turtle Wax for it is their contribution that will further the
> anniversary and the world's love of the Sprite and its off-spring, the MG
> Midget.   They should be on the card as the BusterCluster's contribution,
> too.
> Once again, thank you one and all.
> Buster Evans
> (If any of you wish to extend appreciation to Practical Classics, Matt
> Wright's e-mail is mattwright at emap.com .)
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From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Wed Apr 23 05:56:49 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:56:49 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Lotus Seven DoubleBearing Hubs
Message-ID: <8833135.1208951809396.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I just wanted to drop you all a note of thanks for all of your insight and help with installing the DoubleBearing hubs on my series one Lotus Seven.  I went with Doug's recommendation on using the sealed outer bearing and I can finally say that after about 50 miles of driving, I still have rear brakes that are actually dry.  

I followed all of the instructions that you all gave me and things went really easy.  I did wind up leaving out the bend-over lock washer and just using loctite on clean threads.  I went to 120 ft-lbs of torque on the big nut.

Mike Carpenter
1960 lotus Seven
1961 Lotus Seven America
1961 Bugeye
1962 MK II Sprite 

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From mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com  Wed Apr 23 06:00:25 2008
From: mail4carpenters at peoplepc.com (Mike/Donna Carpenter)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:25 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Denso alt mount
Message-ID: <32748927.1208952025573.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Hi Ron and all,

I would like to switch to alternator on my Seven.  I remember seeing and meeting Mal Fay at Mid-Ohio back four or five years ago.  I liked the small alternator set-up.  I would like to buy one and need the part number or better description and any info that is passed to Ron.  Can youall help me?

Thanks,

Mike Carpenter


-----Original Message-----
>From: Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Apr 23, 2008 3:32 AM
>To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>, team-thicko at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Spridgets] Denso alt mount
>
>After several awful attempts at mounting the
>Denso/Kubota Mal Fay alternator to a 1275, Dr. Marsh
>from college is about to revoke my Timoshenko and
>Rourke textbooks. This is the variant with ears 180
>apart and offset. Please send pictures, diagrams,
>catia files, anything. I'm frustrated.
>
>Ron
>'hopper
>
>
>      

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From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Wed Apr 23 06:04:22 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:04:22 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
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If we'd only known about it sooner, that'd be a GREAT idea, Bill.

Just to add a little more info,


IIRC, all the engines are 948s. A race motor or 2 in there. About 10 smooth
case tranny's too.

Lots of carbs', doors heads and other parts not shown.

The Red and white Bugeye's that are indoors are in pretty good shape body
wise.

There's a lot of sheet metal working stuff as that was the business that he
was in for most of his life.

There was a walk in Blasting booth last time I was there.

And as you can see, several cabinets full of nuts bolts hardware and such.

He was a great tinkerer and restored quite a few vehicles. Looks like the few
that were done got sold already.

Hope they all get to a good home,

as I'd hate to see alot of that stuff go to a junkyard..

Wish I'd known about it sooner.

Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto

> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:52:34 -0700
> From: wmgilroy at gmail.com

>
> Move the OSHIT to the auction.  A bunch of OSHIT guys, several trucks,
> cash and you have the making of a bunch of future OSHITs not to mention
> all the fun!
>
> brian S wrote:
> > I was going to try to get to the OSHIT Sat,
> > but I may have to try and make it to this instead.
> >
>

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498&ocid=T067MSN40A0701A

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 06:31:38 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:31:38 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] soda blasting
Message-ID: <205cef430804230531g400ea1cftf02dcc443ec96faf@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Can soda blasting be applied with a small hand held sand blaster gun the
kind with the small container attached? Also as I understand it once you
soda blast you will need to hose off the metal with plain water, is that
correct? After this is done can I apply an enamel paint for the frame of an
auto? I won't be doing this to my Sprite (but I may if I like the effect I
may in the future) but to another vehicle that is pretty bad shape and I
wanted to understand if I need to apply any other product to the bare metal
after the soda blasting. Being I have never soda blasted before any tips
will help and I have heard it doesn't hurt the environment and leaves a nice
clean surface.
Thanks Linda

From wsthompson at thicko.com  Wed Apr 23 07:01:48 2008
From: wsthompson at thicko.com (Wm. Severin Thompson)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:01:48 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
Message-ID: <00e501c8a542$32f4fcc0$98def640$@com>

http://tinyurl.com/6djsb3

 

 

Wm. Severin Thompson

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr 23 08:00:15 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:00:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
References: <00e501c8a542$32f4fcc0$98def640$@com>
Message-ID: <069601c8a54a$5bab3910$6401a8c0@Larry>

Somebody seriously needs to get a job to take up their excess free time.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:01 AM
Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...


http://tinyurl.com/6djsb3





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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Wed Apr 23 08:38:40 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:38:40 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
In-Reply-To: <069601c8a54a$5bab3910$6401a8c0@Larry>
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hmm.. methinks he doth protest too .. well.. he didn't really protest  
all that much so.. hmm.. nevermind..  he protesteth just about right..

Lester


On Apr 23, 2008, at 9:00 AM, Larry Daniels wrote:

> Somebody seriously needs to get a job to take up their excess free  
> time.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
> To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:01 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
>
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6djsb3
>
>
>
>
>
> Wm. Severin Thompson
>
> ~iii<O
>
>
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Apr 23 09:03:10 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:03:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] [Thicko] 948 Looking for a Happy Home
References: <028701c89d87$83ea3810$8bbea830$@com>
	<024201c8a535$620ce0c0$0201a8c0@midget>
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Looks like the engine has a home now. Thank you for your concern.
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: <team-thicko at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 6:30
Subject: [Thicko] 948 Looking for a Happy Home


> You KNOW you need another 948 engine cluttering up your life! This is your
> lucky day. I just happen to know of a guy with a 948 who is quite tired of
> tripping over it. It is from a 1959 Bugeye. It was replaced with a 1275 
> four
> or five years ago because the owner thought that the engine had
> self-destructed. Upon investigation, it turned out that one of the valve
> adjusters had walked its way clear out of the rocker arm, but any excuse
> will do to install a 1275 ;-) So, this 948 had been living the life of DMH
> (I couldn't very well say "Riley", could I?) in the corner of the garage 
> and
> it is time to get it out of there. Free to good home!
> David Lieb

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 10:09:22 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:09:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Disagreements over Shepherd's Pie
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Sheep tastes OK but I never developed a taste for shepherd.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 10:12:04 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:12:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
In-Reply-To: <069601c8a54a$5bab3910$6401a8c0@Larry>
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	<069601c8a54a$5bab3910$6401a8c0@Larry>
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Larry,

It's just Flounder.  You should know by now that every morning he does an
internet google search for "loud sex"....

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/23/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Somebody seriously needs to get a job to take up their excess free time.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson at thicko.com>
> To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:01 AM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
>
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6djsb3
>
>
>
>
>
> Wm. Severin Thompson
>
> ~iii<O
>
>
>
>   <mailto:wsthompson at thicko.com> wsthompson at thicko.com
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 10:13:28 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:13:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Disagreements over Shepherd's Pie
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804230909m30b6bf15j9fb20ba3c8394228@mail.gmail.com>
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You probably didn't get it cooked right....   ;-)

Cheers!
Jim

On 4/23/08, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Sheep tastes OK but I never developed a taste for shepherd.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr 23 10:47:50 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:47:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
References: <00e501c8a542$32f4fcc0$98def640$@com>
	<069601c8a54a$5bab3910$6401a8c0@Larry>
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Message-ID: <06fa01c8a561$c4ed5cc0$6401a8c0@Larry>

Well, it wasn't me.  At my age, they don't scream anymore... they laugh.


LAD



----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Johnson
To: Larry Daniels
Cc: Wm. Severin Thompson ; Spridgets
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...


Larry,

It's just Flounder.  You should know by now that every morning he does an
internet google search for "loud sex"....

Cheers!!
Jim


On 4/23/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  Somebody seriously needs to get a job to take up their excess free time.




  ----- Original Message -----
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  To: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:01 AM
  Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...


  http://tinyurl.com/6djsb3





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From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Apr 23 10:49:51 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:49:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Scottish Games
Message-ID: <000c01c8a562$149471f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I'm signed up with the local LBC club to show Bugsy at the Scottish games in
Woodland both days this weekend.  Most of the club is Triumphs, so I've got to
show the flag.  Two days of huge hairy-chested, skirt wearing, beer-swilling,
rock-tossing monsters with funny accents.  Some of the guys drink beer too.

Haggis for lunch and bagpipes for background music.  Its kind of fun for an
hour or two, but two days will be trying.  The best reason to do these types
of shows is to cultivate leads for the next project.  People come up to you
and say things like "My neighbor has one of those in his shed", or "I saw you
here last year and brought this original Sprite Owner's manual to give you in
case you were here again this year"(actually happened three years ago!).

I told my wife that I wouldn't BUY another LBC, but you can see the loophole
there, right?  So I'll just eat my haggis, wipe the bugs off the paint now and
again, and wait for the guy who's going to step up and say those magic words,
"I'd just GIVE it to someone who would fix it up and drive it."

Glen

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 11:42:38 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:42:38 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804230912qc45d554yf573b2ba5abb4444@mail.gmail.com>
References: <00e501c8a542$32f4fcc0$98def640$@com>
	<069601c8a54a$5bab3910$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0804230912qc45d554yf573b2ba5abb4444@mail.gmail.com>
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Based on past posting, I think the query is "animal sex" or "deer sex".

On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:12 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> Larry,
>
> It's just Flounder.  You should know by now that every morning he does an
> internet google search for "loud sex"....

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 11:44:52 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (Bill Gilroy)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:44:52 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
In-Reply-To: <00e501c8a542$32f4fcc0$98def640$@com>
References: <00e501c8a542$32f4fcc0$98def640$@com>
Message-ID: <441250190804231044l29db6cd1o575f968d3aa01879@mail.gmail.com>

Even  funnier than the article is the add for the "Brett Favre" coffee table
book.  Hurry it is a limited time offer!

On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 6:01 AM, Wm. Severin Thompson <wsthompson at thicko.com>
wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/6djsb3

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 12:14:07 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:14:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Scottish Games
In-Reply-To: <000c01c8a562$149471f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <000c01c8a562$149471f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804231114o6afae3eewb647dc2597830bef@mail.gmail.com>

On 4/23/08, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:
>
> Two days of huge hairy-chested, skirt wearing, beer-swilling,
> rock-tossing monsters with funny accents.


Aside from the skirts you've just described Oklahoma......   ;-)

"I'd just GIVE it to someone who would fix it up and drive it."


Okay.  Just give 'em my email.....
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr 23 12:16:34 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:16:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...
References: <00e501c8a542$32f4fcc0$98def640$@com>
	<069601c8a54a$5bab3910$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<43840a7e0804230912qc45d554yf573b2ba5abb4444@mail.gmail.com>
	<441250190804231042i1bd1a581k5ba9e099432db034@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <072301c8a56e$2a067130$6401a8c0@Larry>

I think just reading his Google History would get you arrested in several
states.





----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Gilroy
To: Jim Johnson
Cc: Larry Daniels ; Spridgets
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Now I know what Larry's been doing...


Based on past posting, I think the query is "animal sex" or "deer sex".


On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:12 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

  Larry,

  It's just Flounder.  You should know by now that every morning he does an
  internet google search for "loud sex"....

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Apr 23 12:21:07 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:21:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Scottish Games
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804231114o6afae3eewb647dc2597830bef@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3612343DCA78D53451199EB8E30@phx.gbl>

Did you want to add a gender to that description?


----Original Message Follows----
On 4/23/08, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:
 >
 > Two days of huge hairy-chested, skirt wearing, beer-swilling,
 > rock-tossing monsters with funny accents.

From shelden3 at pldi.net  Wed Apr 23 12:25:30 2008
From: shelden3 at pldi.net (shelden3 at pldi.net)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:25:30 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Scottish Games
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804231114o6afae3eewb647dc2597830bef@mail.gmail.com>
References: <000c01c8a562$149471f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<43840a7e0804231114o6afae3eewb647dc2597830bef@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <10191.164.58.184.10.1208975130.squirrel@mail.pldi.net>

no No Jim...those are the yahoo's up there in Kansas you are thinking
about.  This state can't put on a decent Highland game.

Charlie
Non skirt wearing, rock-tossing but does have an accecnt/Beer Swilling
kinda guy!

> On 4/23/08, Glen Byrns <grbyrns at ucdavis.edu> wrote:
>>
>> Two days of huge hairy-chested, skirt wearing, beer-swilling,
>> rock-tossing monsters with funny accents.
>
>
> Aside from the skirts you've just described Oklahoma......   ;-)
>
> "I'd just GIVE it to someone who would fix it up and drive it."
>
>
> Okay.  Just give 'em my email.....
> --
> Cheers!!
> Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
> Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
> 2008!!
> For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>
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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Apr 23 12:28:33 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:28:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Scottish Games
In-Reply-To: <000c01c8a562$149471f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <000c01c8a562$149471f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080423132541.03a37838@nosimport.com>

In a month I'm running a curling bonspiel with golf as 1 of the 
draws, and caber tossing as a tie breaker.
Skirts and beer swilling required.
No cars, no haggis, maybe shepherd's pie, though.
         Peter C.
==
At 11:49 AM 4/23/2008, Glen Byrns wrote:
>I'm signed up with the local LBC club to show Bugsy at the Scottish games in
>Woodland both days this weekend.  Most of the club is Triumphs, so I've got to
>show the flag.  Two days of huge hairy-chested, skirt wearing, beer-swilling,
>rock-tossing monsters with funny accents.  Some of the guys drink beer too.

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 12:38:53 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:38:53 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
In-Reply-To: <BLU111-W577F4B4E53E243B1DCC13BC2E30@phx.gbl>
References: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>
	<BLU111-W17E76C32779EDF1D7872EDC2E00@phx.gbl>
	<480EC092.80205@gmail.com>
	<BLU111-W577F4B4E53E243B1DCC13BC2E30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <205cef430804231138t7cb76aa6y10512cd9d523cf17@mail.gmail.com>

Does anyone know if titles go with the Bugeyes? What do you think they will
get for them?
Linda

On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 8:04 AM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> If we'd only known about it sooner, that'd be a GREAT idea, Bill.
>
> Just to add a little more info,
>
>
> IIRC, all the engines are 948s. A race motor or 2 in there. About 10
> smooth
> case tranny's too.
>
> Lots of carbs', doors heads and other parts not shown.
>
> The Red and white Bugeye's that are indoors are in pretty good shape body
> wise.
>
> There's a lot of sheet metal working stuff as that was the business that
> he
> was in for most of his life.
>
> There was a walk in Blasting booth last time I was there.
>
> And as you can see, several cabinets full of nuts bolts hardware and such.
>
> He was a great tinkerer and restored quite a few vehicles. Looks like the
> few
> that were done got sold already.
>
> Hope they all get to a good home,
>
> as I'd hate to see alot of that stuff go to a junkyard..
>
> Wish I'd known about it sooner.
>
> Brian S.
>
> Bugeyeracer under resto
>
> > Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:52:34 -0700
> > From: wmgilroy at gmail.com
>
> >
> > Move the OSHIT to the auction.  A bunch of OSHIT guys, several trucks,
> > cash and you have the making of a bunch of future OSHITs not to mention
> > all the fun!
> >
> > brian S wrote:
> > > I was going to try to get to the OSHIT Sat,
> > > but I may have to try and make it to this instead.
> > >
> >
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Back to work after baby how do you know when you re ready?
>
> http://lifestyle.msn.com/familyandparenting/articleNW.aspx?cp-documentid=5797
> 498&ocid=T067MSN40A0701A
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 12:42:37 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:42:37 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804231138t7cb76aa6y10512cd9d523cf17@mail.gmail.com>
References: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>
	<BLU111-W17E76C32779EDF1D7872EDC2E00@phx.gbl>
	<480EC092.80205@gmail.com>
	<BLU111-W577F4B4E53E243B1DCC13BC2E30@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430804231138t7cb76aa6y10512cd9d523cf17@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804231142j326d9819wf6126a7d3ca4c56f@mail.gmail.com>

The site says absentee bids accepted : )
Lin

On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 2:38 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Does anyone know if titles go with the Bugeyes? What do you think they
> will get for them?
> Linda
>
>   On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 8:04 AM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > If we'd only known about it sooner, that'd be a GREAT idea, Bill.
> >
> > Just to add a little more info,
> >
> >
> > IIRC, all the engines are 948s. A race motor or 2 in there. About 10
> > smooth
> > case tranny's too.
> >
> > Lots of carbs', doors heads and other parts not shown.
> >
> > The Red and white Bugeye's that are indoors are in pretty good shape
> > body
> > wise.
> >
> > There's a lot of sheet metal working stuff as that was the business that
> > he
> > was in for most of his life.
> >
> > There was a walk in Blasting booth last time I was there.
> >
> > And as you can see, several cabinets full of nuts bolts hardware and
> > such.
> >
> > He was a great tinkerer and restored quite a few vehicles. Looks like
> > the few
> > that were done got sold already.
> >
> > Hope they all get to a good home,
> >
> > as I'd hate to see alot of that stuff go to a junkyard..
> >
> > Wish I'd known about it sooner.
> >
> > Brian S.
> >
> > Bugeyeracer under resto
> >
> > > Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:52:34 -0700
> > > From: wmgilroy at gmail.com
> >
> > >
> > > Move the OSHIT to the auction.  A bunch of OSHIT guys, several trucks,
> > > cash and you have the making of a bunch of future OSHITs not to
> > mention
> > > all the fun!
> > >
> > > brian S wrote:
> > > > I was going to try to get to the OSHIT Sat,
> > > > but I may have to try and make it to this instead.
> > > >
> > >
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
> > Back to work after baby how do you know when you re ready?
> >
> > http://lifestyle.msn.com/familyandparenting/articleNW.aspx?cp-documentid=5797
> > 498&ocid=T067MSN40A0701A
> > _______________________________________________
> >  Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 12:54:59 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:54:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite Midget Calendars reminder!
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804231154m5015c353oc2b60899c1052149@mail.gmail.com>

All,

David Lieb, under extreme torture (not water boarding - LBC oil boarding!),
has agreed to produce a 2009 Sprite-Midget Calendar similar to the 2008
calendar that over 100 of you purchased.  Send your digital pictures
(highest resolution possible) to Spridget.Calendar at gmail.com

Last year David was able to get every picture sent in onto the calendar.
However, the calendar was so popular that he can't promise that this year
though he will try his best. For those that have seen the 2008 calendar,
these aren't "show car" pictures. They include racers, daily drivers,
restoration projects, the works. Don't forget to include your name and maybe
a very short description of your picture.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 13:17:36 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:17:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804231138t7cb76aa6y10512cd9d523cf17@mail.gmail.com>
References: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>
	<BLU111-W17E76C32779EDF1D7872EDC2E00@phx.gbl>
	<480EC092.80205@gmail.com>
	<BLU111-W577F4B4E53E243B1DCC13BC2E30@phx.gbl>
	<205cef430804231138t7cb76aa6y10512cd9d523cf17@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804231217n102bc71cnb17b3b697c940143@mail.gmail.com>

Check the listing again, but IIRC, only a few of them have titles.

Brad

On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 1:38 PM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Does anyone know if titles go with the Bugeyes? What do you think they
> will
> get for them?
> Linda
>
> On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 8:04 AM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > If we'd only known about it sooner, that'd be a GREAT idea, Bill.
> >
> > Just to add a little more info,
> >
> >
> > IIRC, all the engines are 948s. A race motor or 2 in there. About 10
> > smooth
> > case tranny's too.
> >
> > Lots of carbs', doors heads and other parts not shown.
> >
> > The Red and white Bugeye's that are indoors are in pretty good shape
> body
> > wise.
> >
> > There's a lot of sheet metal working stuff as that was the business that
> > he
> > was in for most of his life.
> >
> > There was a walk in Blasting booth last time I was there.
> >
> > And as you can see, several cabinets full of nuts bolts hardware and
> such.
> >
> > He was a great tinkerer and restored quite a few vehicles. Looks like
> the
> > few
> > that were done got sold already.
> >
> > Hope they all get to a good home,
> >
> > as I'd hate to see alot of that stuff go to a junkyard..
> >
> > Wish I'd known about it sooner.
> >
> > Brian S.
> >
> > Bugeyeracer under resto
> >
> > > Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:52:34 -0700
> > > From: wmgilroy at gmail.com
> >
> > >
> > > Move the OSHIT to the auction.  A bunch of OSHIT guys, several trucks,
> > > cash and you have the making of a bunch of future OSHITs not to
> mention
> > > all the fun!
> > >
> > > brian S wrote:
> > > > I was going to try to get to the OSHIT Sat,
> > > > but I may have to try and make it to this instead.
> > > >
> > >
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
> > Back to work after baby how do you know when you re ready?
> >
> >
> http://lifestyle.msn.com/familyandparenting/articleNW.aspx?cp-documentid=5797
> > 498&ocid=T067MSN40A0701A
> > _______________________________________________
> >  Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
> >
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From mikey at b2systems.com  Wed Apr 23 14:23:48 2008
From: mikey at b2systems.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:23:48 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] soda blasting
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804230531g400ea1cftf02dcc443ec96faf@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804230531g400ea1cftf02dcc443ec96faf@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <480F9AD4.9030705@b2systems.com>

do have to rinse.

 Long answer is that Soda requires a different sized nozzle and more 
volume (I think) than a normal sandblaster gives you, you can get kits 
to convert a sandblaster to soda but they are just $30-40 worth of parts 
that you are charged over a $100 for. I don't know what the parts are so 
I can't help you on converting.  I just know the internals are slightly 
different and the nozzles different.  If you use a sandblaster you will 
waste all your Soda in minutes or even quicker.
 
 After blasting, the beauty of Soda is that you can wait a few days to 
coat the steel, Soda will leave a protective finish on that will protect 
a few days (they say weeks but in my garage about 4 or 5 days) and yes 
you must wash it off prior to painting.   It is very environmently 
friendly but will kill grass and vegetation by raising the pH of the 
soil to a point the grass dies, it comes back very quickly after the 
first good rain. I have not killed any lawn or the wife's roses but I 
have damaged the lawn a few times where it turned yellow and looked like 
it was dying.  The rinse is done with plenty of clean water or since I 
don't like applying lots of water to a unpainted metal surface you can 
also wipe with a moist rag using a mixture of water and vinegar to 
neutralize.  I have been told it can "stain" auto paint jobs but it has 
not hurt any of my cars.

  I much prefer Soda over sandblasting.

    mike

   
Linda Grunthaner wrote: 
> List,
> Can soda blasting be applied with a small hand held sand blaster gun the
> kind with the small container attached? Also as I understand it once you
> soda blast you will need to hose off the metal with plain water, is that
> correct? After this is done can I apply an enamel paint for the frame of an
> auto? I won't be doing this to my Sprite (but I may if I like the effect I
> may in the future) but to another vehicle that is pretty bad shape and I
> wanted to understand if I need to apply any other product to the bare metal
> after the soda blasting. Being I have never soda blasted before any tips
> will help and I have heard it doesn't hurt the environment and leaves a nice
> clean surface.
> Thanks Linda
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From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Apr 23 14:49:22 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:49:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions on Changing the Oil Pan....
Message-ID: <480F3E62.5674.10A09F5@dmg.bossig.com>

The front half of the oil pan on my beast is badly dented (DPO).
I have acquired a used spare. It's rusty, needs cleaning and painting but 
otherwise it's straight.

Q1. Can the pan be dropped on a MKIII wothout removing anything else??
Q2. Is it a just case of a new paper gasket and bolting the new one up?
Q3.  Or will I have to do something special about the two rounded bits at 
each end.. (a bad description, but I'm not that techical with names!!)

TIA

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Apr 23 15:13:04 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:13:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions on Changing the Oil Pan....
References: <480F3E62.5674.10A09F5@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <000401c8a586$d7ead030$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

The rounded bits are part of the gasket seal for the pan.  It can be done 
from below if the two Allen screws in the bottom of the front plate are the 
correct length and don't protrude too much.  The pan will hang up if those 
two screws stick through the front plate too far.  Be sure to clean the 
block and main bearing contact surfaces with a bit of laquer thinner on a 
rag to get a good seal from the gasket sealer you will be liberally 
applying.  I would swap out the crescent seals as well as the pan edge 
gaskets since its hard to get the old cork (or rubber) clean enough to stick 
well to the gasket sealer.  I've used both the rubber and the cork main 
seals with both rubber and paper pan gaskets.  All seemed to seal well 
enough if clean and used with sealer.  I use Form-a-gasket #2 non-hardening 
out of habit.  Works well enough, every store has it, hasn't let me down. 
I'm sure most any decent gasket sealer will do the job.
A nut driver handle with a long extension and a 7/16" shallow socket is a 
great help in getting the whole mess snugged up in a hurry.

Glen


> The front half of the oil pan on my beast is badly dented (DPO).
> I have acquired a used spare. It's rusty, needs cleaning and painting but
> otherwise it's straight.
>
> Q1. Can the pan be dropped on a MKIII wothout removing anything else??
> Q2. Is it a just case of a new paper gasket and bolting the new one up?
> Q3.  Or will I have to do something special about the two rounded bits at
> each end.. (a bad description, but I'm not that techical with names!!)
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
> But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Apr 23 15:32:52 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:32:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions on Changing the Oil Pan....
In-Reply-To: <000401c8a586$d7ead030$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <480F3E62.5674.10A09F5@dmg.bossig.com>
	<000401c8a586$d7ead030$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080423162552.03b06fc0@nosimport.com>

To add to Glen's mail.
Wear goggles... oil will drip while you're there.
If you're bored, take a look at the #4 rod bearings... prolly want changing.
I use a 7/16 1/4" drive socket with a piece of paper or gum or some 
sort of filler in it so the screws are longer.
I find a jack under the pan to be helpful holding it tight against the block.
Change the corks (don't trim) or use the rubber if available. (1275s 
only, I believe)

Peter C
==

At 04:13 PM 4/23/2008, Glen Byrns wrote:
>The rounded bits are part of the gasket seal for the pan.  It can be done
>from below if the two Allen screws in the bottom of the front plate are the
>correct length and don't protrude too much.  The pan will hang up if those
>two screws stick through the front plate too far.  Be sure to clean the
>block and main bearing contact surfaces with a bit of laquer thinner on a
>rag to get a good seal from the gasket sealer you will be liberally
>applying.  I would swap out the crescent seals as well as the pan edge
>gaskets since its hard to get the old cork (or rubber) clean enough to stick
>well to the gasket sealer.  I've used both the rubber and the cork main
>seals with both rubber and paper pan gaskets.  All seemed to seal well
>enough if clean and used with sealer.  I use Form-a-gasket #2 non-hardening
>out of habit.  Works well enough, every store has it, hasn't let me down.
>I'm sure most any decent gasket sealer will do the job.
>A nut driver handle with a long extension and a 7/16" shallow socket is a
>great help in getting the whole mess snugged up in a hurry.
>
>Glen
>
>
> > The front half of the oil pan on my beast is badly dented (DPO).
> > I have acquired a used spare. It's rusty, needs cleaning and painting but
> > otherwise it's straight.
> >
> > Q1. Can the pan be dropped on a MKIII wothout removing anything else??
> > Q2. Is it a just case of a new paper gasket and bolting the new one up?
> > Q3.  Or will I have to do something special about the two rounded bits at
> > each end.. (a bad description, but I'm not that techical with names!!)
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > --
> > Dave G.   KK7SS

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Wed Apr 23 16:49:43 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:49:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Along the auction lines...LBC statesmen
In-Reply-To: <86338.11925.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <86338.11925.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217CE@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Ron:
Jim Carson is a long-time member of the MG Vintage Racers group.  He has
been racing for at least 50 years.  When I lived on the fringes of
Philadelphia, Jim and I lived in the same town.  He was an early pioneer
in the "foreign car" scene that spread like a slow-growing tumor across
this country in the 1950's and started what used to be called
Carson-Petit Mercedes Benz (and other marques at various times) out on
the Philly "main line."  I almost bought a Peugeot 503 from him back in
the '80s. He has to be in his 90's by now but I think I saw him racing
at Watkins Glen not more than 2-3 years ago. He was an early member of
the Delaware Valley Chapter of the MG-T Register and racing partners
with Otto Linton, another old coot from the early days of post-war
amateur racing.
JohnD


-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:41 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Along the auction lines...LBC statesmen

I had the pleasure of working with one of the most
brilliant software people I've met this week, and when
he walked into my office he nearly screamed "Who's
Bugeye is that?" in reference to a large picture
hanging that Jeff Porasik gave me for Christmas last
year of our cars going through Turn 6 at Blackhawk
Farms. It turns out his wife's uncle has been racing
an MG-TC since 1948 (Peter asked how many times he's
beaten it). He's also had just about every post war
MG, along with Jags, Healeys, and a Siata (!!!!). The
gentleman finally hung up his racing suit a few years
ago, but his name is Jim Carson. Upon googling, I
found him associated with the PVGP and other VSCCA
events. His health is slipping a bit, and he has
started selling off some of his collection. If anyone
knows Jim and can tell me anything about his history
in racing, I would greatly appreciate. From the brief
stories his nephew in-law told me, sounds like quite a
guy.

Ron



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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 16:55:58 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:55:58 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Questions on Changing the Oil Pan....
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080423162552.03b06fc0@nosimport.com>
References: <480F3E62.5674.10A09F5@dmg.bossig.com>
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Message-ID: <205cef430804231555w4c3f8aceha065111c9e199280@mail.gmail.com>

Is that the same for the 1275 motor on the MKII body? Will I have enough
room to drop the pan it sure looks tight?
Thanks Linda

62 California Sprite "Pinky"
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On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 5:32 PM, Peter C <peter at nosimport.com> wrote:

> To add to Glen's mail.
> Wear goggles... oil will drip while you're there.
> If you're bored, take a look at the #4 rod bearings... prolly want
> changing.
> I use a 7/16 1/4" drive socket with a piece of paper or gum or some
> sort of filler in it so the screws are longer.
> I find a jack under the pan to be helpful holding it tight against the
> block.
> Change the corks (don't trim) or use the rubber if available. (1275s
> only, I believe)
>
> Peter C
> ==
>
> At 04:13 PM 4/23/2008, Glen Byrns wrote:
> >The rounded bits are part of the gasket seal for the pan.  It can be done
> >from below if the two Allen screws in the bottom of the front plate are
> the
> >correct length and don't protrude too much.  The pan will hang up if
> those
> >two screws stick through the front plate too far.  Be sure to clean the
> >block and main bearing contact surfaces with a bit of laquer thinner on a
> >rag to get a good seal from the gasket sealer you will be liberally
> >applying.  I would swap out the crescent seals as well as the pan edge
> >gaskets since its hard to get the old cork (or rubber) clean enough to
> stick
> >well to the gasket sealer.  I've used both the rubber and the cork main
> >seals with both rubber and paper pan gaskets.  All seemed to seal well
> >enough if clean and used with sealer.  I use Form-a-gasket #2
> non-hardening
> >out of habit.  Works well enough, every store has it, hasn't let me down.
> >I'm sure most any decent gasket sealer will do the job.
> >A nut driver handle with a long extension and a 7/16" shallow socket is a
> >great help in getting the whole mess snugged up in a hurry.
> >
> >Glen
> >
> >
> > > The front half of the oil pan on my beast is badly dented (DPO).
> > > I have acquired a used spare. It's rusty, needs cleaning and painting
> but
> > > otherwise it's straight.
> > >
> > > Q1. Can the pan be dropped on a MKIII wothout removing anything else??
> > > Q2. Is it a just case of a new paper gasket and bolting the new one
> up?
> > > Q3.  Or will I have to do something special about the two rounded bits
> at
> > > each end.. (a bad description, but I'm not that techical with names!!)
> > >
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > --
> > > Dave G.   KK7SS
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From Jpp963 at aol.com  Wed Apr 23 17:43:29 2008
From: Jpp963 at aol.com (Jpp963 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:43:29 EDT
Subject: [Spridgets] Chico Brit show
Message-ID: <bf7.318b1164.354123a1@aol.com>

Glen - 
I was on I-5 Sunday afternoon driving from Ashland, OR to San  Francisco.  
Lots of Classic American iron going north and south, seemed  like there might 
have been something going on in the Redding area.  Did  pass a jacked up MM 
Traveller with the license plate "MORZUKI", guessing  it's on a Samurai frame?  
Was that vehicle at the Chico show?
 
Pete G.
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 17:44:05 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:44:05 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] soda blasting
In-Reply-To: <480F9AD4.9030705@b2systems.com>
References: <205cef430804230531g400ea1cftf02dcc443ec96faf@mail.gmail.com>
	<480F9AD4.9030705@b2systems.com>
Message-ID: <205cef430804231644k637ae826xa74e0c19f8e750f9@mail.gmail.com>

Mike,
I read some links saying it will remove rust and others say it doesn't were
you able to remover any rust with it?
Thanks Linda

On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 4:23 PM, Mike Rambour <mikey at b2systems.com> wrote:

> do have to rinse.
>
> Long answer is that Soda requires a different sized nozzle and more volume
> (I think) than a normal sandblaster gives you, you can get kits to convert a
> sandblaster to soda but they are just $30-40 worth of parts that you are
> charged over a $100 for. I don't know what the parts are so I can't help you
> on converting.  I just know the internals are slightly different and the
> nozzles different.  If you use a sandblaster you will waste all your Soda in
> minutes or even quicker.
>
> After blasting, the beauty of Soda is that you can wait a few days to coat
> the steel, Soda will leave a protective finish on that will protect a few
> days (they say weeks but in my garage about 4 or 5 days) and yes you must
> wash it off prior to painting.   It is very environmently friendly but will
> kill grass and vegetation by raising the pH of the soil to a point the grass
> dies, it comes back very quickly after the first good rain. I have not
> killed any lawn or the wife's roses but I have damaged the lawn a few times
> where it turned yellow and looked like it was dying.  The rinse is done with
> plenty of clean water or since I don't like applying lots of water to a
> unpainted metal surface you can also wipe with a moist rag using a mixture
> of water and vinegar to neutralize.  I have been told it can "stain" auto
> paint jobs but it has not hurt any of my cars.
>
>  I much prefer Soda over sandblasting.
>
>   mike
>
>  Linda Grunthaner wrote:
>
> >  List,
> > Can soda blasting be applied with a small hand held sand blaster gun the
> > kind with the small container attached? Also as I understand it once you
> > soda blast you will need to hose off the metal with plain water, is that
> > correct? After this is done can I apply an enamel paint for the frame of
> > an
> > auto? I won't be doing this to my Sprite (but I may if I like the effect
> > I
> > may in the future) but to another vehicle that is pretty bad shape and I
> > wanted to understand if I need to apply any other product to the bare
> > metal
> > after the soda blasting. Being I have never soda blasted before any tips
> > will help and I have heard it doesn't hurt the environment and leaves a
> > nice
> > clean surface.
> > Thanks Linda
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From mikey at b2systems.com  Wed Apr 23 17:49:26 2008
From: mikey at b2systems.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:49:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] soda blasting
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804231644k637ae826xa74e0c19f8e750f9@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804230531g400ea1cftf02dcc443ec96faf@mail.gmail.com>
	<480F9AD4.9030705@b2systems.com>
	<205cef430804231644k637ae826xa74e0c19f8e750f9@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <480FCB06.20601@b2systems.com>

Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> Mike,
> I read some links saying it will remove rust and others say it doesn't 
> were you able to remover any rust with it?
> Thanks Linda
 No, it does not remove rust, if you stay long enough on the rusty spot, 
you will discolor it and eventually you will start to remove it but I 
think it would be faster with a soft toothbrush.  It removed paint like 
crazy though and I have used to remove really mild surface rust but 
nothing worse than that. You need something courser and rougher for 
rust, Soda's strong point is removal of the paint on the frame or in my 
case a flimsy aluminum body.

From pdx.pete at verizon.net  Wed Apr 23 18:24:13 2008
From: pdx.pete at verizon.net (Peter Shull)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:24:13 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul A update 04-23
References: <062401c8a4c4$4108f330$0200a8c0@Workstation1>
	<009d01c8a555$197e9b30$5f73d1d8@DDZ01771>
Message-ID: <00c501c8a5a1$86564ea0$78006f47@DBKF4T81>

I've been in touch with Paul on a regular basis and he seems to be doing
fairly well. He's still staying at his girlfriend's house in Salem, which is
about an hour south of Portland. They've been coming up to Portland 2-3 times
a week, mostly for doctor's visits. Depending on the day's energy level (once
in a while the medications can make him really "fuzzy") he's been also able to
do the occasional Morrisservice-related side trip, mostly ordering parts he
needs from his machinist and that sort of thing. He's not yet in the position
to do much in the way of physical activity but is able to keep track of a lot
of little details in his head. I consider this a good thing. Basically, he
wants to be able to start transitioning back into some degee of productivity
as soon as prudently possible.

As a side note, given his energy levels, answering emails and keeping up with
the lists has become a lower priority; he can only sit at the computer for
10-20 minutes at a time. So, if you have a pressing question feel free to
route it through me and I will bring it to his attention.

As another side note, Paul has probably been calling me more often than I have
been calling him. I've developed woes and maladies of my own and am, right
now, only semi-mobile. If he hasn't heard from me for a day or so he calls to
see if I am doing okay, if he and Lillis can do anything for me on a trip to
Portland, etc., etc. That's the kind of people they are.

And, although he as significant difficulty in articulating it, Paul is also
extremely appreciative of the support he's received from the fine folks on the
lists.

I'll keep you posted of further developments as they occur.

Pete


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Paul Dillon


  And last but not least can someone update us on Paul A.?


  .
  __,_._,___

From grunthaner at gmail.com  Wed Apr 23 19:31:48 2008
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:31:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage
Message-ID: <205cef430804231831h590e34faq65b573fd2c0cff74@mail.gmail.com>

List,
Other than a rotisserie body job on a Spridget is it advisable to paint the
undercarriage with POR 15 http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=1&dept=1 I
have been reading a lot about it and it is supposed to be great stuff for
the under body of cars & tractors. I found this great video on the VW forums
of this needle tool to chisel off the old undercoating on my VW bus and
wanted to share it with the group, for those with Spridget's with
undercoating. They say it works on removing undercoating better than the
gasket scraper. They it is suggested to paint with POE15, the paint loos so
good I'd like to put it on my Sprite too. Has anyone ever used it if so do
you thin it with for a sprayer or is this some thick brush on product?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIjKBBbl2po

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/93200-93299/93224.gif

Linda

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr 23 19:45:48 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:45:48 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804231831h590e34faq65b573fd2c0cff74@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C435345C.17339%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

That doesn't look like undercoating, but it does come off easy.
The next video shows how to apply undercoating without cleaning the
underside of the car or masking off the exhaust.
I don't believe in any of these products, but maybe POR-15 would sort of
work if you took the time and effort to do all of the recommended prep and
applied all of the layers of all of their products, but it seems like a lot
more work than just doing it the hard way.
BZ

From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Wed Apr 23 20:29:33 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:29:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage
In-Reply-To: <C435345C.17339%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <205cef430804231831h590e34faq65b573fd2c0cff74@mail.gmail.com>
	<C435345C.17339%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <011501c8a5b3$085f9530$191ebf90$@net>

POR 15 is crap... Try and get it to look as smooth as they show you can be
done.  ANY change in the humidity level while applying it and it gets foggy
or worse yet runs like really, really, really thin water.

Leo

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From: spridgets-bounces+60bugeye=cebridge.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+60bugeye=cebridge.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Billy Zoom
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 8:46 PM
To: Linda Grunthaner; Spridgeteers
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage

That doesn't look like undercoating, but it does come off easy.
The next video shows how to apply undercoating without cleaning the
underside of the car or masking off the exhaust.
I don't believe in any of these products, but maybe POR-15 would sort of
work if you took the time and effort to do all of the recommended prep and
applied all of the layers of all of their products, but it seems like a lot
more work than just doing it the hard way.
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Apr 23 21:17:00 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:17:00 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Scottish Games
In-Reply-To: <000c01c8a562$149471f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
References: <000c01c8a562$149471f0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <480FFBAC.5060700@comcast.net>

Glen Byrns wrote:
>   The best reason to do these types
> of shows is to cultivate leads for the next project. 
Ah yes, Just stopping a stores can generate a free parts car or 2. And 
like you said, parts seem to appear at my door because people see the 
cars outside.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Apr 23 21:33:43 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:33:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804231831h590e34faq65b573fd2c0cff74@mail.gmail.com>
References: <205cef430804231831h590e34faq65b573fd2c0cff74@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <480FFF97.4070609@comcast.net>

Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> List,
> Other than a rotisserie body job on a Spridget is it advisable to paint the
> undercarriage with POR 15 

Avoid this crap, it doesn't do anything for rust, I have pictures of 
bumper irons painted with Piss On Rust and they have been inside and 
they rusted more. I had a Sprite floor fall out because I used Piss On 
Rust and the rust ate it's way along, not where the paint was but under 
the paint til the floor fell out.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Apr 23 21:43:41 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:43:41 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Toe in?
Message-ID: <481001ED.8040708@comcast.net>

Saturday I took the 67 (my kids took the 58 & 59) to a local LBC show. 
It was about a 100 mile round trip day. Other than some fuel issues on 
the 58, all went well.
Today I took the 67 to the Dentist and notice the steering wheel was not 
centered like it was before Saturdays trip. I know it was centered when 
I left home Saturday and it has been centered since I finished the car a 
couple months ago. So why is it off center?
Also checking the toe in which was set at 1/16 IN, was now 1/2" OUT.
I reset the toe tonight to 1/16 in and my steering wheel is straight again.
What caused it to go out so much?
Yes this is the same side with the effed up camber but I did have it 
reasonably close with an offset urethane bushing which I did pin so it 
did not roll to the low end. It's still pinned and where I set it.
The wheel is leaning way out again at the bottom again. I know I didn't 
bend the frame anymore than it was already bent.
All bushings are new, car has about 400 miles on it.
This is a constantly changing left front wheel.
I also learned that my genuine BMC wheel embellishers make an awful 
whistle noise at 75-80 mph.

Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From thcollin at mtu.edu  Thu Apr 24 06:05:43 2008
From: thcollin at mtu.edu (Timothy H. Collins)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:05:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker Switch R&R
Message-ID: <6o4ucu$2u5ctn@email.mtu.edu>

I started to work on a rocker switch (R&R) from a Midget that was in 
a bunch of junk parts my cousin sold me. The particular switch is the 
one with the headlight symbol. I found that there is a great variety 
of interior mechanisms as to how they work switch to switch. This one 
has a tiny bar bell that rolls on brass rails and makes or breaks the circuit.

I think I lost an interior switch part.

I have the bar bell, a short spring (about 3/8"), and two plastic 
buttons that appear to go on each end of the spring. Should there be 
a long spring too?

I carefully put all the parts in a zip lock bag, but you know little 
parts have a way of disappearing. . . . . Tried to find a web site 
dealing with switches, but couldn't find one.

Tim Collins
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12702006 at N07/ 

From bugeye15 at hotmail.com  Thu Apr 24 06:43:52 2008
From: bugeye15 at hotmail.com (brian S)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:43:52 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
In-Reply-To: <205cef430804231138t7cb76aa6y10512cd9d523cf17@mail.gmail.com>
References: <480D308C.9090607@comcast.net>
	<BLU111-W17E76C32779EDF1D7872EDC2E00@phx.gbl> 	
	<480EC092.80205@gmail.com>
	<BLU111-W577F4B4E53E243B1DCC13BC2E30@phx.gbl> 
	<205cef430804231138t7cb76aa6y10512cd9d523cf17@mail.gmail.com>
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Linda,

I don't think there are any titles for the Bugeyes, I could be wring tho.
None have been on the road for at least 20 years.
How much will they go for is probably dependent on how many
Spridgeteers show up. :-). I doubt more than $1000 each tho for the 2 "good
ones"
ya never know.
Funny, site says there are 6, but only pics of 5.
There was a totally trashed black one last time I was there, maybe
they included that one.
I wish I could remember if he had Bugeye seats in that stash,
I could use some.


Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto

Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:38:53 -0400
From: grunthaner at gmail.com
To: bugeye15 at hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction
CC: spridgets at autox.team.net

Does anyone know if titles go with the Bugeyes? What do you think they will
get for them?
Linda


On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 8:04 AM, brian S <bugeye15 at hotmail.com> wrote:

If we'd only known about it sooner, that'd be a GREAT idea, Bill.

Just to add a little more info,


IIRC, all the engines are 948s. A race motor or 2 in there. About 10 smooth
case tranny's too.

Lots of carbs', doors heads and other parts not shown.

The Red and white Bugeye's that are indoors are in pretty good shape body

wise.

There's a lot of sheet metal working stuff as that was the business that he
was in for most of his life.

There was a walk in Blasting booth last time I was there.

And as you can see, several cabinets full of nuts bolts hardware and such.

He was a great tinkerer and restored quite a few vehicles. Looks like the few
that were done got sold already.

Hope they all get to a good home,

as I'd hate to see alot of that stuff go to a junkyard..

Wish I'd known about it sooner.

Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto

> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:52:34 -0700
> From: wmgilroy at gmail.com

>
> Move the OSHIT to the auction.  A bunch of OSHIT guys, several trucks,
> cash and you have the making of a bunch of future OSHITs not to mention
> all the fun!
>

> brian S wrote:
> > I was going to try to get to the OSHIT Sat,
> > but I may have to try and make it to this instead.
> >
>


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From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Apr 24 07:10:28 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:10:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage
In-Reply-To: <480FFF97.4070609@comcast.net>
References: <205cef430804231831h590e34faq65b573fd2c0cff74@mail.gmail.com>
	<480FFF97.4070609@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BCC65FD4B30549FA995A81F0FC34C8D7@Home>

> Avoid this crap, it doesn't do anything for rust,

So what is the consensus on paint for the undercarriage?  It makes sense 
that we do not want something that is so waterproof that it retains water 
leaking from above.  How about an annual treatment with something oily or 
greasy?  Engines don't rust.  Waxoil spray?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 24 07:32:37 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:32:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage
In-Reply-To: <BCC65FD4B30549FA995A81F0FC34C8D7@Home>
References: <205cef430804231831h590e34faq65b573fd2c0cff74@mail.gmail.com>
	<480FFF97.4070609@comcast.net> <BCC65FD4B30549FA995A81F0FC34C8D7@Home>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804240632n55a2bd19k7419f4f61f24ad35@mail.gmail.com>

A good primer and a good coat of paint are probably best.
Undercoating isn't bad, either.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Thu Apr 24 08:02:04 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:02:04 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage
In-Reply-To: <BCC65FD4B30549FA995A81F0FC34C8D7@Home>
References: <205cef430804231831h590e34faq65b573fd2c0cff74@mail.gmail.com>
	<480FFF97.4070609@comcast.net> <BCC65FD4B30549FA995A81F0FC34C8D7@Home>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804240702y77dd6a23w9a14ab0ada6b23a2@mail.gmail.com>

IF you drive your car reguarly, your engine and transmission make sure you
get a DAILY application of something oily, on the underside of your
car......
.......and rear axle, and gas tank, and bumper, and......


LOL

On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 8:10 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> > Avoid this crap, it doesn't do anything for rust,
>
> So what is the consensus on paint for the undercarriage?  It makes sense
> that we do not want something that is so waterproof that it retains water
> leaking from above.  How about an annual treatment with something oily or
> greasy?  Engines don't rust.  Waxoil spray?
>
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
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From dmg at bossig.com  Thu Apr 24 08:46:14 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:46:14 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] WORLD EVENTS MAP - UPDATES EVERY FEW
	MINUTES
In-Reply-To: <003e01c8a605$4f317df0$0d01a8c0@MAIN>
References: <0b6f01c8a603$3614baa0$0200a8c0@Workstation1>,
	<003e01c8a605$4f317df0$0d01a8c0@MAIN>
Message-ID: <48103AC6.28553.17F29D@dmg.bossig.com>

He who controls the media, controls the news....

dmg

On 24 Apr 2008 at 13:18, Guy Weller wrote:

>> Interesting!
>> Russia and most of China seem to be peaceful nations.


--
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'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Thu Apr 24 11:05:09 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:05:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool Ad, Non LBC
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804241005k665ca3f8w7eb48f9bc8aeb50e@mail.gmail.com>

This guy is the Indian version of some listers.  You figure out which listers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc5teaGIzi4

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Thu Apr 24 18:23:54 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:23:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Cooler
Message-ID: <643CF92699814416937AE660F2A4BEFC@Home>

My oil cooler has a hole in it at the base one of the fittings, probably from twisting a frozen nut.  It may be weldable if it could be gotten clean enough.  Any thoughts?

Also, the hoses that came on it are very short, maybe because they have been cut in the middle and pieced back together or because they are not standard.  I would rather have longer ones, but the catalogue does not specify lengths.  Are there choices in lengths or DIY kits that can be cut as desired?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY

From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Thu Apr 24 18:30:02 2008
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:30:02 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Cooler
In-Reply-To: <643CF92699814416937AE660F2A4BEFC@Home>
Message-ID: <916669.94386.qm@web51604.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Michael,
  Use the lines from an MGB, long enough to run them along the inside fender well.  Makes for a much neater appearance....  Fittings are all the same.  I'd just replace the oil cooler...
Bob


--- On Thu, 4/24/08, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Cooler
> To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 8:23 PM
> My oil cooler has a hole in it at the base one of the
> fittings, probably from twisting a frozen nut.  It may be
> weldable if it could be gotten clean enough.  Any thoughts?
> 
> Also, the hoses that came on it are very short, maybe
> because they have been cut in the middle and pieced back
> together or because they are not standard.  I would rather
> have longer ones, but the catalogue does not specify
> lengths.  Are there choices in lengths or DIY kits that can
> be cut as desired?
> 
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
> 


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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Thu Apr 24 18:40:45 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:40:45 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
Message-ID: <042520080040.21012.4811288D00038F9C000052142215561264000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

Okay, I have replaced the missing thermostat and did a coolant flush.  And once again after a long ride in traffic she was leaking antifreeze out of the expansion bottle.  After letting her cool for a few hours I opened her up and found most of the radiator empty and the expansion bottle filled to the outlet pipe.  This seems to imply that the coolant is cyling through the system hitting the expansion tank and then pouring out instead of cycling back into the radiator. Now what?  Oh and for further fun I have no working temp gauge.

From mikey at b2systems.com  Thu Apr 24 18:56:33 2008
From: mikey at b2systems.com (Mike Rambour)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:56:33 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <042520080040.21012.4811288D00038F9C000052142215561264000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <042520080040.21012.4811288D00038F9C000052142215561264000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <48112C41.2040700@b2systems.com>

...
What about the radiator cap ? have you pressure tested it or replaced it ?

    mike

ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:
> Okay, I have replaced the missing thermostat and did a coolant flush.  And once again after a long ride in traffic she was leaking antifreeze out of the expansion bottle.  After letting her cool for a few hours I opened her up and found most of the radiator empty and the expansion bottle filled to the outlet pipe.  This seems to imply that the coolant is cyling through the system hitting the expansion tank and then pouring out instead of cycling back into the radiator. Now what?  Oh and for further fun I have no working temp gauge.
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From kgb at frontiernet.net  Thu Apr 24 19:15:44 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kate)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:15:44 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <48112C41.2040700@b2systems.com>
References: <042520080040.21012.4811288D00038F9C000052142215561264000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
	<48112C41.2040700@b2systems.com>
Message-ID: <481130C0.6060204@frontiernet.net>

First, every Spridget has a working temp gauge.  It's called your right 
leg.  Is the valve for your heating system open or closed?  When it is 
open, it adds a little more area to allow for better engine cooling.   
If it's closed, after you open it, you will need to run your engine a 
few minutes, then add enough coolant to compensate.

Kate


>>  Oh and for further fun I have no working temp gauge.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Apr 24 19:22:27 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:22:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Toe in?
In-Reply-To: <481001ED.8040708@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <11467.70508.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> What caused it to go out so much?
> Yes this is the same side with the effed up camber

I know we've talked about this and it probably is not
an issue, but I had front coil that did not sit
perfectly over the spring pan/cone, and it wandered
enough to frustrate the hell out of me and do the same
thing as yours. It cost me a set of tires every 2 race
weekends for a while until we found it. Camber would
change by itself.

Ron


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Apr 24 19:26:39 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:26:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Cool Ad, Non LBC
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804241005k665ca3f8w7eb48f9bc8aeb50e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <737157.70738.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I think I saw some Curry Bell wrappers in one shot of
the bodywork.

--- derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> This guy is the Indian version of some listers.  You
> figure out which listers.
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc5teaGIzi4



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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Thu Apr 24 19:37:59 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:37:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
References: <042520080040.21012.4811288D00038F9C000052142215561264000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <02d301c8a674$ff5d4960$0201a8c0@midget>

Ryan,
To me that says that you have a leak in the radiator. It is a small leak, so 
you are still building up pressure and shifting coolant out to the expansion 
tank, but it sucks in air rather than pulling coolant back from the tank.
David Lieb

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help


> Okay, I have replaced the missing thermostat and did a coolant flush.  And 
> once again after a long ride in traffic she was leaking antifreeze out of 
> the expansion bottle.  After letting her cool for a few hours I opened her 
> up and found most of the radiator empty and the expansion bottle filled to 
> the outlet pipe.  This seems to imply that the coolant is cyling through 
> the system hitting the expansion tank and then pouring out instead of 
> cycling back into the radiator. Now what?  Oh and for further fun I have 
> no working temp gauge.
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Thu Apr 24 19:42:18 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:42:18 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
Message-ID: <042520080142.18244.481136FA000DB283000047442215553894000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

Kate and mike,
I replaced the radiator cap with a 13 lbs one before i attemoted the thermostat change.  That when I found out there was no thermostat and a bunch of rust wher it should have been. thats why i did the coolant flush after flushing the engine block and backflusshing the radiator with a garden hose.  I had the heating valve open but the heat off.

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Kate <kgb at frontiernet.net> 

> First, every Spridget has a working temp gauge. It's called your right 
> leg. Is the valve for your heating system open or closed? When it is 
> open, it adds a little more area to allow for better engine cooling. 
> If it's closed, after you open it, you will need to run your engine a 
> few minutes, then add enough coolant to compensate. 
> 
> Kate 
> 
> 
> >> Oh and for further fun I have no working temp gauge. 
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Apr 24 19:43:14 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:43:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <02d301c8a674$ff5d4960$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <957365.63335.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

David is on to something. The air can also cavitate
your water pump very quickly, cause the sheet metal or
plastic blades to fail big time, spit all the water
onto the track and make Flounder nearly spin behind
you. 

Check the water pump inlet hose and the edges of the
flange for cracks at the bottom of the radiator too.
They can suck air in and hose you, no pun intended.

--- David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:

> Ryan,
> To me that says that you have a leak in the
> radiator. It is a small leak, so 
> you are still building up pressure and shifting
> coolant out to the expansion 
> tank, but it sucks in air rather than pulling
> coolant back from the tank.


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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Thu Apr 24 20:32:31 2008
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:32:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <042520080142.18244.481136FA000DB283000047442215553894000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <042520080142.18244.481136FA000DB283000047442215553894000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <5B43324E-46CB-4ECE-87F2-5F1E08045B00@comcast.net>

I have similar symptoms although not as severe..  my current diagnosis  
is the my radiator cap, as yours may be, is not actually sealing on  
the inner section.  I noticed this because there is nice shiny brass  
for a section of the inner ring of the filler neck but not the entire  
way around.  My guess is that the filler neck is not "square".

Lester

.. no, I haven't fixed mine either..


On Apr 24, 2008, at 8:42 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> Kate and mike,
> I replaced the radiator cap with a 13 lbs one before i attemoted the  
> thermostat change.  That when I found out there was no thermostat  
> and a bunch of rust wher it should have been. thats why i did the  
> coolant flush after flushing the engine block and backflusshing the  
> radiator with a garden hose.  I had the heating valve open but the  
> heat off.
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Kate <kgb at frontiernet.net>
>
>> First, every Spridget has a working temp gauge. It's called your  
>> right
>> leg. Is the valve for your heating system open or closed? When it is
>> open, it adds a little more area to allow for better engine cooling.
>> If it's closed, after you open it, you will need to run your engine a
>> few minutes, then add enough coolant to compensate.
>>
>> Kate

From davriker at nwi.net  Thu Apr 24 21:35:12 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:35:12 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Chico Brit show
References: <bf7.318b1164.354123a1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <00fb01c8a685$5ec0e460$6600a8c0@dave>

Redding has a car show called CoolApril Nites.  That must have been last 
weekend.

David
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Jpp963 at aol.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 4:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Chico Brit show


> Glen -
> I was on I-5 Sunday afternoon driving from Ashland, OR to San  Francisco.
> Lots of Classic American iron going north and south, seemed  like there 
> might
> have been something going on in the Redding area.  Did  pass a jacked up 
> MM
> Traveller with the license plate "MORZUKI", guessing  it's on a Samurai 
> frame?
> Was that vehicle at the Chico show?
>
> Pete G.
> North Haven, CT

From bkitterer at mac.com  Thu Apr 24 21:57:43 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:57:43 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <5B43324E-46CB-4ECE-87F2-5F1E08045B00@comcast.net>
References: <042520080142.18244.481136FA000DB283000047442215553894000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
	<5B43324E-46CB-4ECE-87F2-5F1E08045B00@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <99EA1D5B-8BC8-471A-A794-43736539BB69@mac.com>

A couple of questions.

What kind of cap is on the expansion tank, screw on or pressure cap  
like the radiator ?

Is the over flow line below the cap or above it like the radiator?

If it is the latter then the pressure cap should be on the over flow  
tank and a cap to just keep the coolant in should be on the  
radiator.  In theory it should not make any difference but I found it  
did on my car. Having two pressure caps in the system just did not  
work.  Also  I have adapted a solid brass over flow tank from some  
where (1500?) to the bugeye so that may make a difference.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 24, 2008, at 7:32 PM, Lester wrote:

> I have similar symptoms although not as severe..  my current diagnosis
> is the my radiator cap, as yours may be, is not actually sealing on
> the inner section.  I noticed this because there is nice shiny brass
> for a section of the inner ring of the filler neck but not the entire
> way around.  My guess is that the filler neck is not "square".
>
> Lester
>
> .. no, I haven't fixed mine either..

From james.f.juhas at snet.net  Thu Apr 24 21:59:00 2008
From: james.f.juhas at snet.net (Jim Juhas)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:59:00 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Cooler
Message-ID: <20080425045812.ED620187643@autox.team.net>

There are several different engths of MGB oil cooler hoses, and different configurations of fittings.  Order carefully.

Jim 
1957 MGA #311

-----Original Message-----

From:  Bob Van Kirk <racerbob70 at yahoo.com>
Subj:  Re: [Spridgets] Oil Cooler
Date:  Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:30 pm
Size:  1K
To:  Spridget Chat Group <spridgets at autox.team.net>,        Michael Rowe<mdrowe at optonline.net>

Michael,
  Use the lines from an MGB, long enough to run them along the inside fender well.  Makes for a much neater appearance....  Fittings are all the same.  I'd just replace the oil cooler...
Bob


--- On Thu, 4/24/08, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Cooler
> To: "Spridget Chat Group" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 8:23 PM
> My oil cooler has a hole in it at the base one of the
> fittings, probably from twisting a frozen nut.  It may be
> weldable if it could be gotten clean enough.  Any thoughts?
> 
> Also, the hoses that came on it are very short, maybe
> because they have been cut in the middle and pieced back
> together or because they are not standard.  I would rather
> have longer ones, but the catalogue does not specify
> lengths.  Are there choices in lengths or DIY kits that can
> be cut as desired?
> 
> Michael Rowe
> Long Island, NY
> 


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From racerbob70 at yahoo.com  Thu Apr 24 23:01:48 2008
From: racerbob70 at yahoo.com (Bob Van Kirk)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:01:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil Cooler
Message-ID: <806010.79649.qm@web51602.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Michael,
  Jim is correct, there are different lengths and fittings for the MGB hoses, my error.  It's been 15+ years since I put mine on.  



--- On Thu, 4/24/08, Jim Juhas <james.f.juhas at snet.net> wrote:
> Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 11:59 PM
> There are several different engths of MGB oil cooler hoses,
> and different configurations of fittings.  Order carefully.
> 
> Jim 
> 1957 MGA #311
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> From:  Bob Van Kirk <racerbob70 at yahoo.com>
> Subj:  Re: [Spridgets] Oil Cooler
> Date:  Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:30 pm
> Size:  1K
> To:  Spridget Chat Group <spridgets at autox.team.net>, 
>       Michael Rowe<mdrowe at optonline.net>
> 
> Michael,
>   Use the lines from an MGB, long enough to run them along
> the inside fender well.  Makes for a much neater
> appearance....  Fittings are all the same.  I'd just
> replace the oil cooler...
> Bob
> 


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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Apr 25 04:28:53 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:28:53 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Interesting website
Message-ID: <e98d88090804250328k58990143q1cce7456dd9043d1@mail.gmail.com>

www.trafficare.net
I just saw this on the news, and thought that maybe one person on my lists
could use this service.

Brad

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From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Fri Apr 25 06:45:02 2008
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:45:02 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem
Message-ID: <042520081245.3760.4811D24E0009D66000000EB02215578674C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>

Hey guys!  Hope everyone is doing well and your Spridgets are running great!

My '79 has a problem that I have tinkered with for months but have never cracked the nut.  It is a problem also that keeps the car off the road:  no brake lights and no signal lights.   The headlights and taillights work just fine.

I have spent a lot of time on my knees pulling and reconnecting and soldering the wires in the boot, hoping to find that one disconnect that might be causing this malady.  Just before I noticed the problem, I had replaced the engine after rebuilding the tranny, if that is a clue.  I also found a 4-way connector that has 3 black wires and 1 RED wire running into it, but I don't think that is the problem.  I think that is the product of a ham-fisted previous owner who had a piece of red wire instead of black.  It runs into the harness (homemade--not mine) so I don't know yet where it goes.

Any ideas?   Is there a progression I should be going through to find the problem?  Thanks for any input.

--David C.
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...
does that mean that one enjoys it? 

From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Apr 25 07:21:14 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:21:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem
In-Reply-To: <042520081245.3760.4811D24E0009D66000000EB02215578674C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <009d01c8a6d7$3c883cc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

David,
Your best bet is to start with the appropriate wiring diagram for your
car, and trace each circuit, from the tail lamps forward, until you find
the fault.  A simple, 12v test lamp will help you find out where you
have power and where you don't.  You may need a helper, to push the
brake pedal.  
While I do NOT consider myself to be a "sparky" (electrical systems
guy), I have had great results from using a very thorough, deliberate,
systematic approach to finding electrical faults.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
dlancer7676 at comcast.net
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:45 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem

Hey guys!  Hope everyone is doing well and your Spridgets are running
great!

My '79 has a problem that I have tinkered with for months but have never
cracked the nut.  It is a problem also that keeps the car off the road:
no brake lights and no signal lights.   The headlights and taillights
work just fine.

I have spent a lot of time on my knees pulling and reconnecting and
soldering the wires in the boot, hoping to find that one disconnect that
might be causing this malady.  Just before I noticed the problem, I had
replaced the engine after rebuilding the tranny, if that is a clue.  I
also found a 4-way connector that has 3 black wires and 1 RED wire
running into it, but I don't think that is the problem.  I think that is
the product of a ham-fisted previous owner who had a piece of red wire
instead of black.  It runs into the harness (homemade--not mine) so I
don't know yet where it goes.

Any ideas?   Is there a progression I should be going through to find
the problem?  Thanks for any input.

--David C.
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does that mean that one enjoys it? 
_______________________________________________

From kevin at valentinephoto.net  Fri Apr 25 07:30:20 2008
From: kevin at valentinephoto.net (K. Valentine)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:30:20 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem
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On Apr 25, 2008, at 8:45 AM, dlancer7676 at comcast.net wrote:
>
>
> Any ideas?

David,

First, are all four lights affected? Front and rear?

I would start by completely cleaning the fuse box contacts and fuse  
ends. Check to see if you have power coming out of the fuse box at  
all the contacts.  Keep in mind some of the contacts will only be  
"live" with the key in the on position.  (The headlights are not  
fused all the other lights are fused).  I remove the fuse box and  
clean it by bead blasting the contacts.  Also check the back of the  
box to make sure it is in good shape and the metal contacts are not  
coming in contact with the body of the car.  If they are, a piece of  
roofing paper cut to fit under the fuse box will cure the problem  
until you can get another fuse box.

Also make sure you have good grounds on everything.

Next I would check to see if power is getting to the switch on the  
steering column and if it is coming back out of that switch at the  
proper places.

Let me know what you find ;)

Kevin

From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Apr 25 08:33:23 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:33:23 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <02d301c8a674$ff5d4960$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <00a501c8a6e1$51577e40$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Ryan (and others having similar problems),
Do yourself a favor, and have the cooling system pressure-tested, by
someone who knows what they're doing.  From what I've read, on this
thread (and I confess to not reading all of it), it sounds suspiciously
like a head gasket problem, to me.  Anyway, you can spend a lot of time
& money (parts & coolant) groping blindly for a cure, or you can just
have it pressure-tested by a competent radiator shop, or trust-worthy
repair shop and find out where the problem truly is.
Spring is here.  Don't waste your time trying to out-smart yourself
(something we are ALL guilty of, at one time or another).  Get to the
root of the problem quickly (pressure-test), fix it, and enjoy driving
it.
Oh, yeah....one more thing: get that temp gauge fixed NOW, before you
cook your engine.  Engine rebuilds are a WHOLE lot more expensive than
temp gauges.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
David Lieb
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:38 PM
To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help

Ryan,
To me that says that you have a leak in the radiator. It is a small
leak, so 
you are still building up pressure and shifting coolant out to the
expansion 
tank, but it sucks in air rather than pulling coolant back from the
tank.
David Lieb

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help


> Okay, I have replaced the missing thermostat and did a coolant flush.
And 
> once again after a long ride in traffic she was leaking antifreeze out
of 
> the expansion bottle.  After letting her cool for a few hours I opened
her 
> up and found most of the radiator empty and the expansion bottle
filled to 
> the outlet pipe.  This seems to imply that the coolant is cyling
through 
> the system hitting the expansion tank and then pouring out instead of 
> cycling back into the radiator. Now what?  Oh and for further fun I
have 
> no working temp gauge.

From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Apr 25 08:37:37 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:37:37 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage
In-Reply-To: <BCC65FD4B30549FA995A81F0FC34C8D7@Home>
Message-ID: <00a601c8a6e1$e89fd360$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Other than seeing a lot of misinformation on POR 15, from a couple of
guys who obviously didn't get it right ;), did this question find a
satisfactory answer.....Linda?
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Michael Rowe
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:10 AM
To: Spridgeteers
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage

> Avoid this crap, it doesn't do anything for rust,

So what is the consensus on paint for the undercarriage?  It makes sense

that we do not want something that is so waterproof that it retains
water 
leaking from above.  How about an annual treatment with something oily
or 
greasy?  Engines don't rust.  Waxoil spray?

Michael Rowe
Long Island, NY 
_______________________________________________

From max at maxengland.com  Fri Apr 25 09:27:40 2008
From: max at maxengland.com (Maxime Slegers)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:27:40 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem
In-Reply-To: <042520081245.3760.4811D24E0009D66000000EB02215578674C0C9C0C99D0A0C020
	E040B@comcast.net>
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Message-ID: <56399.212.166.46.72.1209137260.squirrel@webmail01.one.com>

Hello everyone!

I have a start up problem with my 1968 midget. when i turn the key to
start the engine the starter motor turns but the engine doesnt spark up.
It's only when I release the key that it does fire up. It's as though the
plugs only made a spark at the exact moment when I release the key. It's
not such a big issue as i always end up managing to fire up the engine,
but i have to rate if i've held the key long enough before releasing it.

Anybody had that problem before or has an idea where it could come from?

Thanks a lot guys!

Max

> Hey guys!  Hope everyone is doing well and your Spridgets are running
> great!
>
> My '79 has a problem that I have tinkered with for months but have never
> cracked the nut.  It is a problem also that keeps the car off the road:
> no brake lights and no signal lights.   The headlights and taillights work
> just fine.
>
> I have spent a lot of time on my knees pulling and reconnecting and
> soldering the wires in the boot, hoping to find that one disconnect that
> might be causing this malady.  Just before I noticed the problem, I had
> replaced the engine after rebuilding the tranny, if that is a clue.  I
> also found a 4-way connector that has 3 black wires and 1 RED wire running
> into it, but I don't think that is the problem.  I think that is the
> product of a ham-fisted previous owner who had a piece of red wire instead
> of black.  It runs into the harness (homemade--not mine) so I don't know
> yet where it goes.
>
> Any ideas?   Is there a progression I should be going through to find the
> problem?  Thanks for any input.
>
> --David C.
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> does that mean that one enjoys it?
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Apr 25 09:37:05 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:37:05 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem
References: <042520081245.3760.4811D24E0009D66000000EB02215578674C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
	<56399.212.166.46.72.1209137260.squirrel@webmail01.one.com>
Message-ID: <004001c8a6ea$38a40310$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> I have a start up problem with my 1968 midget. when i turn the key to
> start the engine the starter motor turns but the engine doesnt spark up.
> It's only when I release the key that it does fire up. It's as though the
> plugs only made a spark at the exact moment when I release the key. It's
> not such a big issue as i always end up managing to fire up the engine,
> but i have to rate if i've held the key long enough before releasing it.

Max,
It sounds like an issue with the ignition switch. You should be able to test 
it by using a hot wire to supply +12VDC to the red/white wire at the starter 
solenoid. This will kick in the starter, so please be sure that it is out of 
gear, e-brake is set, etc. If the ignition key is on, you should be able to 
start it up this way and tell whether you are getting spark while cranking 
(easily verified with a timing light). If you are getting spark while 
cranking this way, it is probably the switch, but I do not have a wiring 
diagram here to eliminate alternate diagnoses. 1968 Spridgets did not use a 
ballast, so there should be no bypass issues.
David Lieb
1972 1960 1974 1973 

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Apr 25 09:37:12 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:37:12 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
Message-ID: <042520081537.4215.4811FAA80005EEFD000010772215555884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

if it was a gasket wouldn't the coolant flow back into the radiator once cooled?  I am seeing it full in the expansion tank.  It seems to flow from radiator>engine>expansion tank>ground instead of back to the radiator.   But I will have the compression test done. ideally today but if i have a potential valve gasket leak will that confuse the results?  should I replace the valve gasket, have the compression test done, the potentially rip the engine apart and do the head gasket?  I really am new to this level of repairs so I am clueless.
Thanks
Ryan

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "vern at srvinet.com" <vern at srvinet.com> 

> Ryan: I am surprised that no one seems to have suggested that this is 
> the classic symptom for a blown head gasket. Maybe I missed it. 
> Vapor from the combustion chambers push the coolant into the 
> expansion tank and you lose it. 
> Vern 
> 
> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote: 
> 
> >Okay, I have replaced the missing thermostat and did a coolant flush. And once 
> again after a long ride in traffic she was leaking antifreeze out of the 
> expansion bottle. After letting her cool for a few hours I opened her up and 
> found most of the radiator empty and the expansion bottle filled to the outlet 
> pipe. This seems to imply that the coolant is cyling through the system hitting 
> the expansion tank and then pouring out instead of cycling back into the 
> radiator. Now what? Oh and for further fun I have no working temp gauge. 
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From peter at nosimport.com  Fri Apr 25 09:37:54 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:37:54 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem
In-Reply-To: <56399.212.166.46.72.1209137260.squirrel@webmail01.one.com>
References: <042520081245.3760.4811D24E0009D66000000EB02215578674C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
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Well, IF your car had a ballasted ignition system, that would be a 
symptom of a bad ballast resistor. You would not have a ballast 
resistor as original equipment on a 68. (a 78 does, however)

Another possibility is if the starter solenoid has been changed 
recently, and mistakenly, to the 4 post variety (as used on post 74 
models with ballasted ignition, then you would experience the same thing.

Has any work been done recently on the car that you think might be unrelated?

Peter C.
===============
At 10:27 AM 4/25/2008, Maxime Slegers wrote:
>Hello everyone!
>
>I have a start up problem with my 1968 midget. when i turn the key to
>start the engine the starter motor turns but the engine doesnt spark up.
>It's only when I release the key that it does fire up. It's as though the
>plugs only made a spark at the exact moment when I release the key. It's
>not such a big issue as i always end up managing to fire up the engine,
>but i have to rate if i've held the key long enough before releasing it.
>
>Anybody had that problem before or has an idea where it could come from?
>
>Thanks a lot guys!
>
>Max

From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Apr 25 10:12:46 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:12:46 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <042520081537.4215.4811FAA80005EEFD000010772215555884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00b501c8a6ef$337ec640$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Ryan,
In a word: No.  If the head gasket (NOT the "valve gasket") is leaking,
it may be pressurizing the cooling system enough to blow the coolant out
past the pressure cap on the expansion tank, while the engine is
running.  However, when the engine is shut off, if the valves for the
combustion chamber with the gasket leak are closed, the cooling system
will remain pressurized until the rad plug, or expansion tank pressure
cap are opened.  If one of the valves is open, there will be no vacuum
or pressure to effect the cooling system, from that combustion chamber.
The important thing to remember is to not do anything major (like
pulling the head off) until a diagnosis is CONFIRMED by pressure-testing
the system.
But, like I mentioned in my earlier post, and as Vern says in his post,
indications are of a head gasket leak.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:37 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help

if it was a gasket wouldn't the coolant flow back into the radiator once
cooled?  I am seeing it full in the expansion tank.  It seems to flow
from radiator>engine>expansion tank>ground instead of back to the
radiator.   But I will have the compression test done. ideally today but
if i have a potential valve gasket leak will that confuse the results?
should I replace the valve gasket, have the compression test done, the
potentially rip the engine apart and do the head gasket?  I really am
new to this level of repairs so I am clueless.
Thanks
Ryan

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "vern at srvinet.com" <vern at srvinet.com> 

> Ryan: I am surprised that no one seems to have suggested that this is 
> the classic symptom for a blown head gasket. Maybe I missed it. 
> Vapor from the combustion chambers push the coolant into the 
> expansion tank and you lose it. 
> Vern 
> 
> ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote: 
> 
> >Okay, I have replaced the missing thermostat and did a coolant flush.
And once 
> again after a long ride in traffic she was leaking antifreeze out of
the 
> expansion bottle. After letting her cool for a few hours I opened her
up and 
> found most of the radiator empty and the expansion bottle filled to
the outlet 
> pipe. This seems to imply that the coolant is cyling through the
system hitting 
> the expansion tank and then pouring out instead of cycling back into
the 
> radiator. Now what? Oh and for further fun I have no working temp
gauge. 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Fri Apr 25 10:13:37 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:13:37 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem
References: <042520081245.3760.4811D24E0009D66000000EB02215578674C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net><56399.212.166.46.72.1209137260.squirrel@webmail01.one.com>
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> Another possibility is if the starter solenoid has been changed
> recently, and mistakenly, to the 4 post variety (as used on post 74
> models with ballasted ignition, then you would experience the same thing.

True. If this is the case, a jumper from the connection for the ballast to 
the connection for the coil should remedy it?
David 

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 25 10:16:35 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:16:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] how to pull the engine
Message-ID: <892527.84818.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Group,
   
  I have a set of these and used them in the past. I never wrote about them as i thought the guy before me made them. But now that i see them for sale they may have been a factory or supplier item.
   
  Ebay
  Item number: 370045946592
   
  
   
   
  Vigil

       
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Fri Apr 25 10:17:48 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:17:48 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem
In-Reply-To: <56399.212.166.46.72.1209137260.squirrel@webmail01.one.com>
Message-ID: <C437523C.173AD%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

>  only when I release the key that it does fire up.
Do you have a Pertronix ignition?
Do you have a ballast resistor?

From hgmiller3 at qwest.net  Fri Apr 25 10:36:39 2008
From: hgmiller3 at qwest.net (Herbert Miller)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:36:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 speed conversion
Message-ID: <20080425163642.302BC621C12@mpls-qmqp-03.inet.qwest.net>

I am prepairing to do a 5 speed conversion to my BE. I am going to use the
parts supplied by Paul Asgeirsson (I hope to anyway given Paul's illness)
I have a  question
What clutch slave cyl is used in this setup. Datsun or Sprite ? Paul lists
part #ADP-132  "slave cylinder cradle" I assume this is necessary.
 
Thanks 
Herb Miller
1960 AN5

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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Fri Apr 25 11:05:28 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:05:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] how to pull the engine
In-Reply-To: <892527.84818.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <892527.84818.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804251005jb5c1ceexabfe99c8f890bead@mail.gmail.com>

I used a set of these with great result when I installed my engine a few
months ago.

Brad

On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 11:16 AM, <uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Group,
>
>  I have a set of these and used them in the past. I never wrote about them
> as i thought the guy before me made them. But now that i see them for sale
> they may have been a factory or supplier item.
>
>  Ebay
>  Item number: 370045946592
>
>
>
>
>  Vigil
>
>
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Fri Apr 25 12:44:19 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:44:19 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] how to pull the engine
In-Reply-To: <892527.84818.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <892527.84818.qm@web38906.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7C9D7BE3-9BB1-48B2-BA58-FC02DEF34A0F@mac.com>

Group,

I am resonably certain these were used by the factory to install the  
engine.  Sometimes they put them in the car tool kit and other times  
did not.  There was a set in the tool kit for my car. (Off the sales  
lot in 1960)

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




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> Group,
>
>   I have a set of these and used them in the past. I never wrote  
> about them as i thought the guy before me made them. But now that i  
> see them for sale they may have been a factory or supplier item.
>
>   Ebay
>   Item number: 370045946592
>
>
>
>
>   Vigil
>
>
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From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Apr 25 16:20:43 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:20:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <042520081537.4215.4811FAA80005EEFD000010772215555884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <042520081537.4215.4811FAA80005EEFD000010772215555884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4812593B.6040203@comcast.net>

Ryan

Are you coming to the Spring Oshit Saturday?
Bring the car, Larry will push it if it doesn't make it ;)
We will figure it out, we have head gaskets, radiators, and test equipment.
Just bring an extra jug of water with you. Let Larry follow you for a 
bit to see it it's coolant smoke out the tail pipe or water coming from 
under the car.
I'm an hour away and I have a trailer in my yard if you have any serious 
problems.
Drive it here tomorrow. We'll fix it or if nothing else, we will happily 
part it out for you :)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Fri Apr 25 16:30:49 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:30:49 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem
In-Reply-To: <042520081245.3760.4811D24E0009D66000000EB02215578674C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
References: <042520081245.3760.4811D24E0009D66000000EB02215578674C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <48125B99.9050900@comcast.net>

dlancer7676 at comcast.net wrote:
> Hey guys!  Hope everyone is doing well and your Spridgets are running great!
>
> My '79 has a problem that I have tinkered with for months but have never cracked the nut.  It is a problem also that keeps the car off the road:  no brake lights and no signal lights.   The headlights and taillights work just fine.
>
>   
Turn the key on, check for power of the fuse box on the green wires. If 
you have power there, check for a loose connection where the rear 
harness plugs into the main harness up under the dash on the right side, 
sort of in the glove box.
Green wires are fused with the key on, powered from the key by a white wire.
Brake lights are green & green/purple
Signals are green & green/red or grn/white (left or right)


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Fri Apr 25 16:30:45 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:30:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] new cruise control
Message-ID: <200804252230.m3PMUj3U016265@xylocopa.ucdavis.edu>

After another lister mentioned the Audiovox CSS-100 cruise control, I
decided that would be a good thing for the long drive to come.  Got one on
the cheap from Amazon w/vacuum tank (turbo=scarce vacuum).  The tight,
short throttle bracket had to be re-fabricated and I had to cut open a
small flap under the driveshaft to affix the magnet and sensor and add a
vacuum port to the throttlebody.  The wiring was easy and the instructions
were complete.
I just finished a test drive and it works well so far.  I had to set the
sensitivity to Normal instead of Small car so it would disengage more
quickly when the clutch is pressed.
I'm thinking I'm going to appreciate this thing a ton by the time I reach
Missouri.

Glen

From kristi74midget at comcast.net  Fri Apr 25 16:47:06 2008
From: kristi74midget at comcast.net (Kristi & Lambert)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:47:06 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <4812593B.6040203@comcast.net>
References: <042520081537.4215.4811FAA80005EEFD000010772215555884000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
	<4812593B.6040203@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4459DF47-5604-4A11-A9F5-FFE90251B959@comcast.net>

Hey I get first dibs on the parts.  He has the same year that I do!!!

Kristi and Lambert

On Apr 25, 2008, at 6:20 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> Ryan
>
> Are you coming to the Spring Oshit Saturday?
> Bring the car, Larry will push it if it doesn't make it ;)
> We will figure it out, we have head gaskets, radiators, and test  
> equipment.
> Just bring an extra jug of water with you. Let Larry follow you for a
> bit to see it it's coolant smoke out the tail pipe or water coming  
> from
> under the car.
> I'm an hour away and I have a trailer in my yard if you have any  
> serious
> problems.
> Drive it here tomorrow. We'll fix it or if nothing else, we will  
> happily
> part it out for you :)
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Apr 25 16:57:07 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:57:07 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] gas gauge question...
Message-ID: <4811FF53.3417.1BB7DC0@dmg.bossig.com>

I have tried two different gas gauges in the beast ('65 MK III)...
Both indicate 1/2 full when I know the tank is almost empty.
I tried a gauge from a rubber bumper model and it just slowly goes up until 
it hits the peg at the Full mark.

Is there anything I can try before I drop the tank?

And if I drop the tank, what should I be aware of??

TIA

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Apr 25 16:59:08 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:59:08 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Quote of the day....
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804251559o4c16b6f7x4c6b6729eba8e344@mail.gmail.com>

Quote of the Day........'My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the
history of the world.  I hope you'll join with me as we try to change it.'
-- Barack Obama

From dmg at bossig.com  Fri Apr 25 17:01:10 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:01:10 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] '65 seat question...
Message-ID: <48120046.3248.1BF3598@dmg.bossig.com>

Does anyone have a picture of how the diaphram and 'hooks' are fitted onto 
the seat frame. there are holes on the top side of the squab frames...

My seat squabs are just sitting on the floor pan!!

Also, there is no sliding runners(?) ... the seats are just bolted to the floor...
Is this correct?? Or should they slide/adjust? 

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From froggi60 at gmail.com  Fri Apr 25 17:10:18 2008
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:10:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Imagination
Message-ID: <2ad6c6b10804251610v66c59644r2391a49509f1084a@mail.gmail.com>

I'm easily entertained

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If6gUDsEbkA

From pythias at pacifier.com  Fri Apr 25 17:31:46 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:31:46 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] PDX Autojumble
Message-ID: <179113404.20080425163146@pacifier.com>

Hello Spridgets,

  just a reminder for those in the greater Portland Oregon area.. the
  annual swap meet is this SUNDAY at Montgomery Park in Portland, rain
  or shine. First All British event of the year. A chance to catch up
  with all those people who've been hibernating since last
  September.... ..

  At least i THINK its this weekend!  usually the last sunday in
  april..sponsored my the pdx MG "T" club...

  NFI

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                          mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
  Death is 99 per cent fatal to laboratory rats. 

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Fri Apr 25 17:43:19 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:43:19 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
Message-ID: <042520082343.23247.48126C970007941400005ACF2214756402000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

I am going to try and get all the way there.  i am not sure about taking the highway i was going to do some back roads that may take longer but aren't highway high rpm's.  Or should  just punt and take your directions to your place.  AND NO you can't scavenge my parts you voltures...especially if you aren't even coming :-P
thanks
ryan
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> 

> Ryan 
> 
> Are you coming to the Spring Oshit Saturday? 
> Bring the car, Larry will push it if it doesn't make it ;) 
> We will figure it out, we have head gaskets, radiators, and test equipment. 
> Just bring an extra jug of water with you. Let Larry follow you for a 
> bit to see it it's coolant smoke out the tail pipe or water coming from 
> under the car. 
> I'm an hour away and I have a trailer in my yard if you have any serious 
> problems. 
> Drive it here tomorrow. We'll fix it or if nothing else, we will happily 
> part it out for you :) 
> 
> -- 
> Frank Clarici 
> Toms River, NJ 

From max at maxengland.com  Fri Apr 25 18:02:09 2008
From: max at maxengland.com (Maxime Slegers)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:02:09 +0200
Subject: [Spridgets] gas gauge question...
In-Reply-To: <4811FF53.3417.1BB7DC0@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <4811FF53.3417.1BB7DC0@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <48127101.2070104@maxengland.com>

My gauge indicated 1/2 all the time. I dropped the tank (easier than i 
thought: lift the rear of the car, put a jack under the tank so it 
doesnt fall, take off the filler tube, unscrew the tank and take it 
off... oh yes, empty the tank first).

I dismantled the sender unit and it had seized half way. Careful when 
taking the sender unit off: as mine had seized, the floater arm was 
perpendicular from the core unit and I struggled a bit to take the unit 
out of the tank. I managed though, so you should as well. I could loosen 
the float arm and now the gauge works fine.

Hope this help

Max

Dave G. a icrit :
> I have tried two different gas gauges in the beast ('65 MK III)...
> Both indicate 1/2 full when I know the tank is almost empty.
> I tried a gauge from a rubber bumper model and it just slowly goes up until 
> it hits the peg at the Full mark.
>
> Is there anything I can try before I drop the tank?
>
> And if I drop the tank, what should I be aware of??
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Dave G.   KK7SS
> '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
> "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
> But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.
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From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Apr 25 18:25:32 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:25:32 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] quote of the day
Message-ID: <00e001c8a734$0b17b460$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Along those lines, no matter if youre a socialist/Marxist, or a
conservative, I think youll find the following quite amusing.
Bud Osbourne


"We in  Denmark cannot figure out why you  are even bothering to hold an
election.

On one side, you have a bitch  who is a lawyer, married to a lawyer, and
a lawyer who is married to a bitch  who is a lawyer.

On the other side, you have a true war hero married  to a woman with a
huge chest who owns a beer distributorship.

Is  there a contest here?"

  _____

From bkitterer at mac.com  Fri Apr 25 18:25:06 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:25:06 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] '65 seat question...
In-Reply-To: <48120046.3248.1BF3598@dmg.bossig.com>
References: <48120046.3248.1BF3598@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <5DFA3FF5-2161-47E3-A581-DBEABFF3D5A7@mac.com>

Dave,

As I recall the hooks go thru the top of the frame.  When I redid  
mine a few years back I ended up taking the part to and auto  
upholster shop because I could not pull the last hooks over to the  
frame.

The seats were on rails, sounds like some wanted more head and or leg  
room.  My uncle who was 6 ft 4 in did that to his AH 100 years ago.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 25, 2008, at 4:01 PM, Dave G. wrote:

> Does anyone have a picture of how the diaphram and 'hooks' are  
> fitted onto
> the seat frame. there are holes on the top side of the squab frames...
>
> My seat squabs are just sitting on the floor pan!!
>
> Also, there is no sliding runners(?) ... the seats are just bolted  
> to the floor...
> Is this correct?? Or should they slide/adjust?

From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Apr 25 18:38:06 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:38:06 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help
In-Reply-To: <4812593B.6040203@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00e501c8a735$cd896ce0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Ryan,
Something tells me you'd better be able to out-drink these guys
(especially Frank), or you'll risk having to take a cab home, since your
car will have become scattered in many different
directions/garages/parts stashes.

Note to Frank & the guys: I'm looking for a good (good = just minor
leaks) top for my '73 ;)  Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Frank Clarici
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:21 PM
To: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help

Ryan

Are you coming to the Spring Oshit Saturday?
Bring the car, Larry will push it if it doesn't make it ;)
We will figure it out, we have head gaskets, radiators, and test
equipment.
Just bring an extra jug of water with you. Let Larry follow you for a 
bit to see it it's coolant smoke out the tail pipe or water coming from 
under the car.
I'm an hour away and I have a trailer in my yard if you have any serious

problems.
Drive it here tomorrow. We'll fix it or if nothing else, we will happily

part it out for you :)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From lists at woozy.com  Fri Apr 25 18:43:24 2008
From: lists at woozy.com (Robert Weeks)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:43:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] '65 seat question...
In-Reply-To: <5DFA3FF5-2161-47E3-A581-DBEABFF3D5A7@mac.com>
References: <48120046.3248.1BF3598@dmg.bossig.com>
	<5DFA3FF5-2161-47E3-A581-DBEABFF3D5A7@mac.com>
Message-ID: <48127AAC.4020300@woozy.com>

Kitterer Bob wrote:
> My uncle who was 6 ft 4 in did that to his AH 100 years ago.
>   
Wow, your uncle had an Austin Healey way back in 1908?

;-)

Robert

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Fri Apr 25 19:40:10 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:40:10 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] quote of the day
In-Reply-To: <00e001c8a734$0b17b460$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
References: <00e001c8a734$0b17b460$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <481287FA.3050300@verizon.net>

As I remember the first Busch campaign, the republic folks
tarred the "war hero" with the cowardly brush. They said he
conspired with the enemy. So now he's a war hero again??

I am well and truly lost.

c

Bud Osbourne wrote:
> On the other side, you have a true war hero 

From abcoz at hky.com  Fri Apr 25 20:10:33 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:10:33 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] quote of the day
In-Reply-To: <481287FA.3050300@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <00e701c8a742$b5e4a5c0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Don't know, don't care, at this point in time (I don't like any of
them).  Just enjoyed the "email from Denmark".
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: chuck [mailto:cciaffone at verizon.net] 
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:40 PM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] quote of the day

As I remember the first Busch campaign, the republic folks
tarred the "war hero" with the cowardly brush. They said he
conspired with the enemy. So now he's a war hero again??

I am well and truly lost.

c

Bud Osbourne wrote:
> On the other side, you have a true war hero 

From smarc at smarc.net  Fri Apr 25 20:04:17 2008
From: smarc at smarc.net (Marc)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:04:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Oil leak from dip stick?
In-Reply-To: <000c01c7e262$8a23c1a0$0201a8c0@midget>
References: <46C7C86B.7020907@smarc.net>
	<000c01c7e262$8a23c1a0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <48128DA1.7090607@smarc.net>

Eight months later, I finally got back on the '73 Midget project.  
Basically, as the situation was left, there was oil oozing out, lots of 
vapor from  front vent and some from the rocker cover.

I dragged it out and got it started, albeit with some difficulty. So I 
went back to the emails I had received on this topic last summer.

I got a lot of good info from various people on the list, but  seems the 
consensus was to do a compression test and a leak-down test. Well, 
compression test is something I know how to do, so I did it. Gauge 
showed 100 psi across the board. This was on an engine that had just 
been run, so it wasn't dry. Even so, I squirted a few cc's of oil into 
each cyl before testing.  As I understand it, 100 psi is pretty low... 
Talking to a mechanic acquaintance of mine, he says if it sat a long 
time, you might just need to run it a while, and see if it improves. 
Says the rings may 'free up' after a bit.

So I got it warmed up, adjusted the HS2 carbs, and drove the little car. 
First time I ever drove it actually. Holy Cow - 1st gear is NOISY! It 
was gutless at first, but after it got hot, then readjusted the carbs. 
It started running better and better. I had meant to adjust the valves, 
but it was amusing and I ran out of time after goofing off with it for a 
while...

Just as it was getting dark, I rechecked compression in cylinder #1 only 
- it was now 120 psi. Also, I noticed it wasn't dribbling oil out the 
dip stick...

Guess tomorrow I will warm it up, adjust the valves, and recheck it... 
If all this pans out acceptable, I will move on to figuring out how to 
reconstruct the  charcoal cannister engine venting arrangement.

Marc

From soavero at yahoo.com  Fri Apr 25 21:55:26 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:55:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Danica Day (We're #2)
Message-ID: <95674.29959.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I could use Jahimiak's Sprite and still not be the
fastest racer on the block. Local girl makes good -
her motor home was in front of the house last night. I
think it was just her mom and dad. Nice people:

http://tinyurl.com/3tkyut

Ron
Roscoe, IL!!!


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From bkitterer at mac.com  Fri Apr 25 22:37:34 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:37:34 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] '65 seat question...
In-Reply-To: <48127AAC.4020300@woozy.com>
References: <48120046.3248.1BF3598@dmg.bossig.com>
	<5DFA3FF5-2161-47E3-A581-DBEABFF3D5A7@mac.com>
	<48127AAC.4020300@woozy.com>
Message-ID: <CE9AB7D4-7F85-41AB-921F-8F3DD9971AE5@mac.com>

Very good, my bad phrasing LOL

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 25, 2008, at 5:43 PM, Robert Weeks wrote:

> Kitterer Bob wrote:
>> My uncle who was 6 ft 4 in did that to his AH 100 years ago.
>>
> Wow, your uncle had an Austin Healey way back in 1908?
>
> ;-)
>
> Robert

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Sat Apr 26 05:59:55 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:59:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Quote of the day....
References: <2ad6c6b10804251559o4c16b6f7x4c6b6729eba8e344@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005e01c8a795$0be23940$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WFO Herb" <froggi60 at gmail.com>
To: "Ed's Spridgeteers" <9issa at justbrits.com>; "Spridgeteers" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>; "Wedge List" <tr8 at mercury.lcs.mit.edu>; "Sprite 
Yahoo" <bugeye at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 5:59 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Quote of the day....


Quote of the Day........'My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the
history of the world.  I hope you'll join with me as we try to change it.'
-- Barack Obama
_______________________________________________

A recent survey of 109 professional historians in U.S. News and World Report 
said that 98% of them thought that the Bush II presidency was a failure and 
61%, or nearly 2 out of 3, said that he was the worst president in the 
history of the country.  Geez, why in the world would anybody want to change 
that???

From dmg at bossig.com  Sat Apr 26 12:10:54 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:10:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Another question on seats...
Message-ID: <48130DBE.28851.832240@dmg.bossig.com>

My seats have no diaphragms...
Looking at the parts books, I see that A-H changed from the rubber sheet 
diaphragm to a webbed diaphragm.
My guess is that the webbed one is easier to instal than the sheet one.
I'm NOT building a concours or 'correct' car - just a daily driver.
Mine are the early non-reclining seat back, no head-rest type.
Is there a good reason why I should NOT use the webbed version - and 
reduce the risk of getting hurt during the install??

TIA..


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 26 12:48:16 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:48:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
Message-ID: <478903.63827.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I did some work on my race Bugeye's braking system and
had totally drained the system. I refilled and bled
with the Speedbleeders very successfully in minutes,
solo. The pedal is great. I was wondering what your
(plural) thoughts are on bleeding right at the Tilton
master cylinders. There are bleed ports at each, and I
wonder if that would be best because it is at the
highest point in the lines or worst beacuse it's
upstream of the calipers/wheel cylinders. Pic:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/soavero/2443783656/

TIA,
Ron


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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Sat Apr 26 13:00:31 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:00:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
References: <478903.63827.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001f01c8a7cf$cd88e9b0$0201a8c0@midget>

>I did some work on my race Bugeye's braking system and
> had totally drained the system. I refilled and bled
> with the Speedbleeders very successfully in minutes,
> solo. The pedal is great. I was wondering what your
> (plural) thoughts are on bleeding right at the Tilton
> master cylinders.

IMHO, the fact that you have a "great" pedal is proof positive that there is 
no air in the system. There is nothing to be gained by bleeding at the 
masters.
David Lieb 

From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 26 14:54:08 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:54:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
In-Reply-To: <001f01c8a7cf$cd88e9b0$0201a8c0@midget>
Message-ID: <138411.83891.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

"IMHO, the fact that you have a "great" pedal is proof positive that there is 
no air in the system. There is nothing to be gained by bleeding at the 
masters.
David Lieb "
   
  For what it's worth (yes I know it's not worth much), I agree with David.  If you have great pedal already, I would personally leave it alone...  Unless of course you are of the opinion that there is even better pedal feel out there to be had with your hotrod tilton set-up.  If so - at worst all you're doing is spending a bit more quality time in the garage and maybe wasting a few drops of dot4 or silicone or whatever you're using.  At best, you may achieve that illusive perfect pedal...
   
   - David Booker
  ('71 Midget, Long Island)

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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 26 15:08:37 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:08:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Different brake question
In-Reply-To: <138411.83891.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <61302.93627.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I removed the Brake Master Cylinder from my '71 Midget yesterday (this is the dual line unit) and was planning to rebuild it today.  I got it out, drained it, took off the reservoir, cleaned it all up on the outside, and was about to take the guts out when I came to a screeching halt.  How the heck do you get it open?  Is there some special tool to hold the spring back so you can get at the little spring clip?  Is it a two-person job? Or is it just that I don't have my tongue at the right angle and/or haven't yet invoked the correct sequence of expletives while paying proper homage to Lucas, Smiths, and Lockheed?
   
  I'm really hoping somebody out there has the special step by step that will make it all come out right so I can get the lttle beast on the road sometime before Spring is up.
   
  Thanks much, 
   - David Booker
  (Long Island)
   
   

       
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From dmeadow at juno.com  Sat Apr 26 15:30:32 2008
From: dmeadow at juno.com (dmeadow at juno.com)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:30:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Different brake question
Message-ID: <20080426.163032.2228.0.dmeadow@juno.com>

Here is the legendary John Twist's answer to this question:

http://universitymotorsltd.com/qa-display.php/681

On Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:08:37 -0700 (PDT) David Booker
<tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> writes:
> I removed the Brake Master Cylinder from my '71 Midget yesterday 
> (this is the dual line unit) and was planning to rebuild it today.  
> I got it out, drained it, took off the reservoir, cleaned it all up 
> on the outside, and was about to take the guts out when I came to a 
> screeching halt.  How the heck do you get it open?  Is there some 
> special tool to hold the spring back so you can get at the little 
> spring clip?  Is it a two-person job? Or is it just that I don't 
> have my tongue at the right angle and/or haven't yet invoked the 
> correct sequence of expletives while paying proper homage to Lucas, 
> Smiths, and Lockheed?
>    
>   I'm really hoping somebody out there has the special step by step 
> that will make it all come out right so I can get the lttle beast on 
> the road sometime before Spring is up.
>    
>   Thanks much, 
>    - David Booker
>   (Long Island)

From abcoz at hky.com  Sat Apr 26 15:43:25 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:43:25 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Different brake question
In-Reply-To: <61302.93627.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <00f901c8a7e6$8efe3440$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

David,
It's been a good many years since I've rebuilt a brake M/C, on a dual
circuit BL system.  The "tool" that I used to find to be very effective,
for holding the "cup" against the spring, and away from the clip was the
towing eye, which is/was bolted to the front bumper mounts on.......I
forget which years...got mine from my mid-'74 BGT.
After you get that one off, you're going to need some extra long reach
circlip pliers, to get the next circlip out.
Beyond that, I'd have to take one apart, myself, to refresh my memory.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
David Booker
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 4:09 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Different brake question

I removed the Brake Master Cylinder from my '71 Midget yesterday (this
is the dual line unit) and was planning to rebuild it today.  I got it
out, drained it, took off the reservoir, cleaned it all up on the
outside, and was about to take the guts out when I came to a screeching
halt.  How the heck do you get it open?  Is there some special tool to
hold the spring back so you can get at the little spring clip?  Is it a
two-person job? Or is it just that I don't have my tongue at the right
angle and/or haven't yet invoked the correct sequence of expletives
while paying proper homage to Lucas, Smiths, and Lockheed?
   
  I'm really hoping somebody out there has the special step by step that
will make it all come out right so I can get the lttle beast on the road
sometime before Spring is up.
   
  Thanks much, 
   - David Booker
  (Long Island)
   
   

       
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From 60bugeye at cebridge.net  Sat Apr 26 15:45:29 2008
From: 60bugeye at cebridge.net (Leo)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:45:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
Message-ID: <004b01c8a7e6$d8bd2410$8a376c30$@net>

Front bearing issues are now solved thanks to Peter C.  The problem with the
excessive play in one wheel was a worn inner hub race.  Changed hubs and
installed a new bearing.  Now on to the next issue with the front
suspension.  When I go over ANY  irregularities in the road the car want to
literally jump around and dart every which way.  The car will not self
center on steering (i.e. most cars you can let go of the wheel and the
steering will try to go straight).  All of the suspension bushes, kingpins,
and tie rod ends are new.  The rack was also rebuilt.  Car now has 68 miles
on it.  Is something on the suspension too tight and needs to be loosened?
Rack related? Alignment issues? Trying to get Iris sorted out for the Lake
of the Ozarks.  Cant wait for the mountain roads <VBG>

 

Thanks

Leo


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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Apr 26 15:51:13 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:51:13 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] [midgetsprite] WORLD EVENTS MAP - UPDATES EVERY FEW
 MINUTES
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV927D0BFB9A135A1FCCE6EC8DC0@phx.gbl>

"He who controls the media, controls the news"...originated by Joseph Goebbels. :)

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 26 15:52:47 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:52:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
In-Reply-To: <138411.83891.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <599101.64957.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I did not ask for this time, I am asking for next.
Because of the accelerated life test that is racing, I
very often bleed the brakes. There are at least 2
others on this list that have a vested interest in the
answer, as they are the ones usually doing the bleed
at the track. In a muddy paddock, I'm they would be
tickled to be standing over the MCs rather than being
under or kneeling at a wheel. If anyone can answer,
have at it.

--- David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> "IMHO, the fact that you have a "great" pedal is
> proof positive that there is 
> no air in the system. There is nothing to be gained
> by bleeding at the 
> masters.
> David Lieb "
>    
>   For what it's worth (yes I know it's not worth
> much), I agree with David.  


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From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sat Apr 26 15:53:12 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:53:12 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV10FAB4093E9D4F866031A3C8DC0@phx.gbl>

"Rubberized"

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)


-----Original Message-----
From: derf
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:32 AM
To: Michael Rowe
Cc: Spridgeteers
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage

A good primer and a good coat of paint are probably best.
Undercoating isn't bad, either.
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From bkitterer at mac.com  Sat Apr 26 16:29:20 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:29:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
In-Reply-To: <004b01c8a7e6$d8bd2410$8a376c30$@net>
References: <004b01c8a7e6$d8bd2410$8a376c30$@net>
Message-ID: <84132888-953C-4F84-BA53-33B6635FE933@mac.com>

Leo,

How old are the tires?  If they are 6-8 years old they should be  
replace regardless of how well they look, particularly with a long  
road trip in the works.  Today tires will start separating between  
the belt and casing once they reach this age range.  When that is  
happening and you go over an irregular section of road the car will  
squirm significantly.  I just replaced a really good looking set of  
tires for this reason and have seen several other references to this  
problem with tires..Of course if they are new tires I am just running  
off at the mouth.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 26, 2008, at 2:45 PM, Leo wrote:

> Front bearing issues are now solved thanks to Peter C.  The problem  
> with the
> excessive play in one wheel was a worn inner hub race.  Changed  
> hubs and
> installed a new bearing.  Now on to the next issue with the front
> suspension.  When I go over ANY  irregularities in the road the car  
> want to
> literally jump around and dart every which way.  The car will not self
> center on steering (i.e. most cars you can let go of the wheel and the
> steering will try to go straight).  All of the suspension bushes,  
> kingpins,
> and tie rod ends are new.  The rack was also rebuilt.  Car now has  
> 68 miles
> on it.  Is something on the suspension too tight and needs to be  
> loosened?
> Rack related? Alignment issues? Trying to get Iris sorted out for  
> the Lake
> of the Ozarks.  Cant wait for the mountain roads <VBG>
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Leo
>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sat Apr 26 17:14:20 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:14:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Weber manifold wanted
Message-ID: <814473.40460.qm@web30502.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I sold my streetcar Weber setup last year and have
missed it ever since. I have acquired another carb,
but need a manifold. Whatcha got? The manifold I liked
best on the streetcar was the short Maniflow, but I
had nothing against the cast aluminum varieties as
well, including the often maligned Cannon. 

Thanks,
Ron


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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Apr 26 17:16:16 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:16:16 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
In-Reply-To: <84132888-953C-4F84-BA53-33B6635FE933@mac.com>
References: <004b01c8a7e6$d8bd2410$8a376c30$@net>
	<84132888-953C-4F84-BA53-33B6635FE933@mac.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804261616p4a828160v822c070f478e8a42@mail.gmail.com>

Follow a logical sequence starting with the simplest things and working
toward the most difficult (and expensive). Alignment first and tires as
mentioned by Bob. If you rebuilt everything else, it would seem to be an
adjustment problem. I've never done a steering rack on a Spridget but I have
done it on a MG TC. The shims in the rack are exceedingly important to be at
the right tolerances.
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Sat Apr 26 18:16:57 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:16:57 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Another question on seats...
In-Reply-To: <48130DBE.28851.832240@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <BAY112-F3561B9E7D00B1484779EF7B8DF0@phx.gbl>

And where would the fun be in that for the rest of us? :)

----Original Message Follows----

- and reduce the risk of getting hurt during the install??

TIA..

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Apr 26 19:46:38 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:46:38 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
In-Reply-To: <004b01c8a7e6$d8bd2410$8a376c30$@net>
References: <004b01c8a7e6$d8bd2410$8a376c30$@net>
Message-ID: <4813DAFE.8000007@comcast.net>

Leo

Check the toe in,  Just use a tape measure and see if the back of the 
wires are the same width as the front of the tires.
1/8" less in the front is acceptable.
Also, check to see how tight the top king pin nuts are, too tight makes 
for tight steering.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Sat Apr 26 20:00:04 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:00:04 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spring Tune Up
Message-ID: <4813DE24.4060004@comcast.net>

The 3rd annual Oshit tune up went really great today.
Ryan's midget with cooling troubles is fixed, it was just a really 
clogged system. And his toe in was out 1.5 inches, now his car steers 
like a Midget.
Even Larry Macy adjusted his toe in which was only off by 1/8" and he 
loves the improvement.
Kevin found the root of my ever changing front end when he pulled out 2 
of the shock bolts with his fingers. Well that'll make for a changing 
front end huh? But the captive nuts were stripped from the loose bolts 
but we fixed that too.
We fixed my coolant leak, A quick resolder of the hose nipple to the 
radiator tank and no more leak.
Chris King looked like he did it all to his Midget, brakes, all fluids, 
tune up, valve adjust and maybe more, he was a flurry of activity all by 
himself!
And now Kevin has a working Lucas  SMOKE CHECK gauge mounted in his 
console. There are just 3 of these in the world. And now all 3 work but 
no 2 smoke the same.
I like Kevin's the best. I will not tell anyone where the smoke comes out.
We had a few guys who helped too because their cars were in good shape.
Another successful oshit team effort.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From davriker at nwi.net  Sat Apr 26 20:50:20 2008
From: davriker at nwi.net (David Riker)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:50:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
References: <004b01c8a7e6$d8bd2410$8a376c30$@net>
Message-ID: <004901c8a811$6ed62ee0$6600a8c0@dave>

The shims behind the steering rack are to keep the steering column aligned 
to the rack and turning smoothly.  They don't necessarily go back in the 
same places they came out either.  With the wheels lifted off the ground, 
does the steering wheel rotate freely from lock to lock?  There should be no 
stiff spots or binding.  Causes are the shims, bent steering column, or the 
king pin bolts too tight.  Any binding will show up as steering that refuses 
to return to center.  Toe in should be adjusted 1/8 less in the front.  At 
any speed at all, the resistance of the tires actually pulls the front end 
to a true 0" Toe-in.  If the toe starts out at 0, by the time the vehicle is 
under way there will actually be 1/8" toe-out.  Toe-out will increase tire 
wear, and cause twitchy steering.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
To: "Spridget List" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 2:45 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension woes


> Front bearing issues are now solved thanks to Peter C.  The problem with 
> the
> excessive play in one wheel was a worn inner hub race.  Changed hubs and
> installed a new bearing.  Now on to the next issue with the front
> suspension.  When I go over ANY  irregularities in the road the car want 
> to
> literally jump around and dart every which way.  The car will not self
> center on steering (i.e. most cars you can let go of the wheel and the
> steering will try to go straight).  All of the suspension bushes, 
> kingpins,
> and tie rod ends are new.  The rack was also rebuilt.  Car now has 68 
> miles
> on it.  Is something on the suspension too tight and needs to be loosened?
> Rack related? Alignment issues? Trying to get Iris sorted out for the Lake
> of the Ozarks.  Cant wait for the mountain roads <VBG>

From cbking at alum.rpi.edu  Sun Apr 27 06:40:49 2008
From: cbking at alum.rpi.edu (Chris King)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:40:49 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Spring Tune Up
Message-ID: <10d8501c8a863$ebc983a0$056a010a@mail2world.com>

Thanks Frank for hosting this again!  My car is running great. It does
have a shimmy that shows up at about 70mph, probably related to the
excess negative camber we noticed on the left front. Time for a dig into
the front suspension. So when'r the next OSHIT? :)
 
-=Chris

Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ 

 <-----Original Message----->

 	  	 From: Frank Clarici [spritenut at comcast.net]
Sent: 4/26/2008 10:00:04 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Spring Tune Up 

The 3rd annual Oshit tune up went really great today. 
Ryan's midget with cooling troubles is fixed, it was just a really 
clogged system. And his toe in was out 1.5 inches, now his car steers 
like a Midget. 
Even Larry Macy adjusted his toe in which was only off by 1/8" and he 
loves the improvement. 
Kevin found the root of my ever changing front end when he pulled out 2 
of the shock bolts with his fingers. Well that'll make for a changing 
front end huh? But the captive nuts were stripped from the loose bolts 
but we fixed that too. 
We fixed my coolant leak, A quick resolder of the hose nipple to the 
radiator tank and no more leak. 
Chris King looked like he did it all to his Midget, brakes, all fluids, 
tune up, valve adjust and maybe more, he was a flurry of activity all by
himself! 
And now Kevin has a working Lucas SMOKE CHECK gauge mounted in his 
console. There are just 3 of these in the world. And now all 3 work but 
no 2 smoke the same. 
I like Kevin's the best. I will not tell anyone where the smoke comes
out. 
We had a few guys who helped too because their cars were in good shape. 
Another successful oshit team effort. 

-- 
Frank Clarici 
Toms River, NJ 
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From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Sun Apr 27 07:02:07 2008
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:02:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
Message-ID: <042720081302.24030.4814794F00037BA700005DDE2215568884C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>

Good information!  Question, though:  If the rack IS too tight, how do you determine where and which guage shim to place to align the rack?  I am thinking some use with a feeler guage?  

--David C.
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...
does that mean that one enjoys it? 

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "David Riker" <davriker at nwi.net>
> The shims behind the steering rack are to keep the steering column aligned 
> to the rack and turning smoothly.  They don't necessarily go back in the 
> same places they came out either.  With the wheels lifted off the ground, 
> does the steering wheel rotate freely from lock to lock?  There should be no 
> stiff spots or binding.  Causes are the shims, bent steering column, or the 
> king pin bolts too tight.  Any binding will show up as steering that refuses 
> to return to center.  Toe in should be adjusted 1/8 less in the front.  At 
> any speed at all, the resistance of the tires actually pulls the front end 
> to a true 0" Toe-in.  If the toe starts out at 0, by the time the vehicle is 
> under way there will actually be 1/8" toe-out.  Toe-out will increase tire 
> wear, and cause twitchy steering.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>
> To: "Spridget List" <Spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 2:45 PM
> Subject: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
> 
> 
> > Front bearing issues are now solved thanks to Peter C.  The problem with 
> > the
> > excessive play in one wheel was a worn inner hub race.  Changed hubs and
> > installed a new bearing.  Now on to the next issue with the front
> > suspension.  When I go over ANY  irregularities in the road the car want 
> > to
> > literally jump around and dart every which way.  The car will not self
> > center on steering (i.e. most cars you can let go of the wheel and the
> > steering will try to go straight).  All of the suspension bushes, 
> > kingpins,
> > and tie rod ends are new.  The rack was also rebuilt.  Car now has 68 
> > miles
> > on it.  Is something on the suspension too tight and needs to be loosened?
> > Rack related? Alignment issues? Trying to get Iris sorted out for the Lake
> > of the Ozarks.  Cant wait for the mountain roads <VBG>
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To: "Leo" <60bugeye at cebridge.net>, "Spridget List"
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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Suspension woes
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From gmeyer01 at snet.net  Sun Apr 27 07:32:26 2008
From: gmeyer01 at snet.net (The Mayers)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:32:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] VSCCA Lime Rock Park May 3
Message-ID: <791811.98654.qm@web83811.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

I plan to go to the VSCCA event at Lime Rock Park (in CT) May 3.  Are there any listers that are also planning to be there?
   
  Gary '60 BE, '77 & '80 MGB

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Sun Apr 27 17:36:06 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:36:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear spring hanger
Message-ID: <0C6A75B6C627412FBE0749AFC0BE16EB@Home>

I took the rear end out today, and on one side, the captive bolt holding the front of the spring hanger was rusted/torn out.  Many of the bolts sheared off.  Also, the back of the floor panel is rusted out all across the joint between the rear wheel arch and the rear bulkhead.  I need pictures of these repairs.  The catalogue shows spring hanger patches and rear panel repair patches, but it is not clear if that is what I need.  Any suggestions?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

From pilotrob at webtv.net  Sun Apr 27 17:49:04 2008
From: pilotrob at webtv.net (Robert E. Shlafer)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:49:04 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear spring hanger
Message-ID: <BAY118-DAV54EA8FB0997576C8ACFF5C8DF0@phx.gbl>

Mike...

others with a wealth of hands on experience will tell you what you need. I will
say once you have what you need, go to an experienced shop to be sure that before welding is done, all remains properly
"aligned". This is a permanent repair. Get it done once, get it done right by people 
who know what they are doing.

Cap'n. Bob      '60 :{)

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Apr 27 17:59:41 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:59:41 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear spring hanger
In-Reply-To: <0C6A75B6C627412FBE0749AFC0BE16EB@Home>
Message-ID: <C43A617D.17444%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> I need pictures of these repairs.
Once you get the car upside down and remove the floors, it'll become become
clear. 
BZ

From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 27 18:09:45 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:09:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear spring hanger
In-Reply-To: <0C6A75B6C627412FBE0749AFC0BE16EB@Home>
Message-ID: <609048.41566.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net> wrote:

> I need pictures of these repairs. 
> The catalogue shows spring hanger patches and rear
> panel repair patches, but it is not clear if that is
> what I need

Mike,

Not to turn it around, but can you post pictures
somewhere of what you're describing? It'll be a lot
easier for us to determine what you need - each of us
is likely visualizing something a little different.

Ron


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From james.f.juhas at snet.net  Sun Apr 27 19:19:00 2008
From: james.f.juhas at snet.net (Jim Juhas)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:19:00 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] VSCCA Lime Rock Park May 3
Message-ID: <20080428011728.5420418787C@autox.team.net>

I'm going.  LRP is nearby for me, so I get to go to all the LRP events, plus some test days.  I plan to arrive my customary Thursday evening, even though we don't start until the afternoon.  We'll see you there.  Are you racing that Bugeye?  What's your car number?

Jim 
1957 MGA #311

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I plan to go to the VSCCA event at Lime Rock Park (in CT) May 3.  Are there any listers that are also planning to be there?
   
  Gary '60 BE, '77 & '80 MGB
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From gjbranch at comcast.net  Sun Apr 27 19:40:43 2008
From: gjbranch at comcast.net (Geoff Branch)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:40:43 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] VSCCA Lime Rock Park May 3
References: <20080428011728.5420418787C@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <00c501c8a8d0$dfd08db0$0201a8c0@DELL>

Are rubber neckers invited?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Juhas" <james.f.juhas at snet.net>
To: "The Mayers" <gmeyer01 at snet.net>; "Sprite" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] VSCCA Lime Rock Park May 3


> I'm going.  LRP is nearby for me, so I get to go to all the LRP events, 
> plus some test days.  I plan to arrive my customary Thursday evening, even 
> though we don't start until the afternoon.  We'll see you there.  Are you 
> racing that Bugeye?  What's your car number?
>
> Jim
> 1957 MGA #311

From dmg at bossig.com  Sun Apr 27 19:47:39 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:47:39 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Does the gas tank need to be grounded??
Message-ID: <4814CA4B.16091.26568F5@dmg.bossig.com>

Does the gas tank need to be grounded at the boot body??
Or is the ground at the dashboard good enough..
My gauge (and the spare gauge) reads 1/2 full when almost empty..

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From mark at nashvilletn.org  Sun Apr 27 21:51:09 2008
From: mark at nashvilletn.org (Mark)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:51:09 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Starter with 5 Speed
Message-ID: <029c01c8a8e3$18f54970$0200a8c0@Dell9200>

Has any body tried one of the new high torque starters with a Rivergate 5 
speed kit?  I have a worn ring gear and might try a modern starter that 
engages from the front to buy me some time.  Do I recall that there is a 
clearance problem ?
Thanks,

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com

From rbc_48183 at yahoo.com  Sun Apr 27 23:26:43 2008
From: rbc_48183 at yahoo.com (roger cotting)
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:26:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Starter with 5 Speed
Message-ID: <111415.34544.qm@web36406.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I use a high torque starter with a Rivergate 5 speed kit and have no clearance
problem. It works rather well.
 
Roger Cotting



----- Original Message ----
From: Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org>
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 11:51:09 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Starter
with 5 Speed

Has any body tried one of the new high torque starters with a
Rivergate 5 
speed kit?  I have a worn ring gear and might try a modern
starter that 
engages from the front to buy me some time.  Do I recall that
there is a 
clearance problem ?
Thanks,

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com
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From pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com  Mon Apr 28 01:03:54 2008
From: pixelsmith at gerardsgarage.com (Gerard Chateauvieux)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:03:54 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Shipping a car from the UK
Message-ID: <7E67A218-FE9A-47B8-B164-9E5EB4F88929@gerardsgarage.com>

I have a neighbor on the next block who has dropped by a couple times  
when I have been out working on the cars. It turns out he is from  
England and has a '63 Morris Mini he keeps in storage there and so it  
gets used only when he returns on a trip. He is contemplating  
bringing it back to the US and was asking if I knew of any  
transporters he could use. So, I'm looking for suggestions/references.

I'm in San Francisco, Ca.

Anybody?

Thanks in advance

From max at maxengland.com  Mon Apr 28 01:14:45 2008
From: max at maxengland.com (Maxime Slegers)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:14:45 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear spring hanger
In-Reply-To: <0C6A75B6C627412FBE0749AFC0BE16EB@Home>
References: <0C6A75B6C627412FBE0749AFC0BE16EB@Home>
Message-ID: <60030.212.166.46.72.1209366885.squirrel@webmail01.one.com>

Hello Michael,

Have a look at this picture and the following ones, you'll see how I
rebuilt the front spring hanger:
http://www.maxengland.com/affich_photo.php?alb=MG%20Midget&ID=870

Hope this helps. More pictures showing the left side will come soon.

Max

> I took the rear end out today, and on one side, the captive bolt holding
> the front of the spring hanger was rusted/torn out.  Many of the bolts
> sheared off.  Also, the back of the floor panel is rusted out all across
> the joint between the rear wheel arch and the rear bulkhead.  I need
> pictures of these repairs.  The catalogue shows spring hanger patches and
> rear panel repair patches, but it is not clear if that is what I need.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Michael Rowe
> '74 Midget
> Long Island, NY
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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 28 06:30:21 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:30:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rack Clearances
Message-ID: <325328.85411.qm@web34206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

David,
   
  I replaced Bugsy's, my '68 Sprite's Rack and there are copper shims when you take apart the rack. Bentley Manual details the procedure. Simple stuff you can make and shims can come from sheet copper from ther hobby store. It will be quite evident if shims aren't right as the rack will lock up. Not a fun thing. 
   
  Depending on the year of your car, consider replacing the pinion gear. That is the thing that wears in there and for my '68 the pinion gear was something like $6.95. Made a dramatic difference in steering feel.  Other years pinion is much more expensive. 


Jim Gruber
Bugsy '68 Bugeye Sprite
Cincinnati, OH
       
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From John.Deikis at va.gov  Mon Apr 28 06:40:59 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:40:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
In-Reply-To: <599101.64957.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <138411.83891.qm@web36808.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<599101.64957.qm@web30505.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217E1@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Ron:
When you're done with these two others guys who are rolling in the mud
at the track, would you please send them over?
Thank you.
JohnD


-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Soave [mailto:soavero at yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 5:53 PM
To: David Booker; David Lieb; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question

I did not ask for this time, I am asking for next.
Because of the accelerated life test that is racing, I
very often bleed the brakes. There are at least 2
others on this list that have a vested interest in the
answer, as they are the ones usually doing the bleed
at the track. In a muddy paddock, I'm they would be
tickled to be standing over the MCs rather than being
under or kneeling at a wheel. If anyone can answer,
have at it.

--- David Booker <tncarnut1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> "IMHO, the fact that you have a "great" pedal is
> proof positive that there is
> no air in the system. There is nothing to be gained
> by bleeding at the
> masters.
> David Lieb "
>
>   For what it's worth (yes I know it's not worth
> much), I agree with David.



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From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Mon Apr 28 07:15:39 2008
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:15:39 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Rack Clearances
Message-ID: <042820081315.17825.4815CDFB00054984000045A12215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>

Thanks Jim.

Here's where I am in terms of front steering.   I replaced the flimsy steering rack in my '79 with an early beefier rack from a 1275.    Everything works just fine, except the steering feels "tight" and won't return to center when the wheel is released in a turn.  I replaced the same shims on the same side as the original rack had.   The "new" rack is much much quicker than the old one was.  I don't think the pinion is the problem, but I think maybe alignment is.

Maybe I need to loosen everything and reshim, but I am not sure how to arrive at what shims to use and where to put them.  Trial and error?

--David C.
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...
does that mean that one enjoys it? 

 

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: James Gruber <thistle_3619 at yahoo.com>
> David,
>    
>   I replaced Bugsy's, my '68 Sprite's Rack and there are copper shims when you 
> take apart the rack. Bentley Manual details the procedure. Simple stuff you can 
> make and shims can come from sheet copper from ther hobby store. It will be 
> quite evident if shims aren't right as the rack will lock up. Not a fun thing. 
>    
>   Depending on the year of your car, consider replacing the pinion gear. That is 
> the thing that wears in there and for my '68 the pinion gear was something like 
> $6.95. Made a dramatic difference in steering feel.  Other years pinion is much 
> more expensive. 
> 
> 
> Jim Gruber
> Bugsy '68 Bugeye Sprite
> Cincinnati, OH
>        
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From: James Gruber <thistle_3619 at yahoo.com>
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Subject: Rack Clearances
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:30:22 +0000
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   David,

   I  replaced  Bugsy's,  my '68 Sprite's Rack and there are copper shims
   when  you  take  apart the rack. Bentley Manual details the procedure.
   Simple  stuff  you  can make and shims can come from sheet copper from
   ther  hobby  store.  It will be quite evident if shims aren't right as
   the rack will lock up. Not a fun thing.

   Depending on the year of your car, consider replacing the pinion gear.
   That  is  the thing that wears in there and for my '68 the pinion gear
   was  something  like  $6.95.  Made  a  dramatic difference in steering
   feel.  Other years pinion is much more expensive.

   Jim Gruber
   Bugsy '68 Bugeye Sprite
   Cincinnati, OH
     _________________________________________________________________

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From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Mon Apr 28 07:24:10 2008
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:24:10 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Rack Service
Message-ID: <042820081324.14453.4815CFFA0008C79E000038752215567074C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>

Speaking of replacing a rack, here is an interesting piece:

http://www.mgexperience.net/article/steering-rack-service.html

--David C.
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does that mean that one enjoys it? 

From derf247 at gmail.com  Mon Apr 28 08:16:36 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:16:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Starter with 5 Speed
In-Reply-To: <029c01c8a8e3$18f54970$0200a8c0@Dell9200>
References: <029c01c8a8e3$18f54970$0200a8c0@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804280716k437aa86cifc2d83f3ca09d87f@mail.gmail.com>

The Isuzu starter is a good, inexpensive option, too, especially if
you don't mind a used unit.

From bkitterer at mac.com  Mon Apr 28 09:44:09 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:44:09 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Speed Bleeder part number
Message-ID: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com>

Just checked out the Speed Bleeder site in hopes of ordering some  
parts but do not know which parts to order.  Anyone know the part  
numbers or thread size for a 1967 disk brake system?  Looking for all  
of the bleed valves.

Thanks

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Apr 28 09:50:38 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:50:38 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speed Bleeder part number
In-Reply-To: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com>
References: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080428104839.03b56168@nosimport.com>

Clutch and calipers are 3/8-24
Rear wheel cyls are 1/4-20  (I think. Depends on brand of cylinder. 
Could be Eyetalian and metric.)
         Peter
---
At 10:44 AM 4/28/2008, Kitterer Bob wrote:
>Just checked out the Speed Bleeder site in hopes of ordering some
>parts but do not know which parts to order.  Anyone know the part
>numbers or thread size for a 1967 disk brake system?  Looking for all
>of the bleed valves.
>
>Thanks
>
>Bob Kitterer
>
>1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
>1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
>2000 Miata Special Edition
>_______________________________________________

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Apr 28 10:52:59 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:52:59 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Speed Bleeder part number
In-Reply-To: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com>
Message-ID: <C43B4EFB.1747C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Speed Bleeder site
Contact them for the part numbers. They know what Spridgets are.

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Mon Apr 28 10:57:04 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:57:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Scottish games
Message-ID: <000601c8a950$e2a7e170$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

What a long weekend.  16 hours of bagpipes and hot sun.  Huge beer bellies
hanging over kilts.  Drunk punks with a beer in each hand, pouring it over the
side of a 1948 Triumph roadster as they lean forward to look in the
rumbleseat.  Three different people telling me how fast their
friend/brother/aquaintance's Bugeye was after they put in a V-8.  Smile and
deal with the slight taste of throw-up in the back of the throat.  No, your
darling child may NOT be photographed sitting on Bugsy's bonnet. No, I don't
"have one for the other foot?".  No I don't want to hear a half-hour story
about your English car that turns out to be an English car shell draped over a
Chevy chassis and V8.  No, a rusted out 80's XJ6 in a field is not a treasured
classic I should drive an hour to check-out.

Three Sprite/Midget owners with enthusiasm and parts needs.  One will be
contacting Peter for shock rebuilds, one will be trading me a spin-on adaptor
for the original metal oil-filter can (she's an originality nutter, go
figure), and the other will be bringing their Midget to the upcoming show and
joining the list.  None will be going to Missouri despite arm twisting.

Glen "pass on the Haggis this year" Byrns

From abcoz at hky.com  Mon Apr 28 11:14:06 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:14:06 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] tops
Message-ID: <001201c8a953$444966e0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

During a 200+ mile drive, through the mountains, this past Saturday
(and, yes, my '72 Midget still puts a big grin on my face every time I
drive it), it became very obvious that it is time for a new top.  Since
I will also need a new top for my '73 Midget restoration project (now in
final stages, before color is applied), I thought I would ask the List
about which vendor offers the most correct convertible top.  I rarely
put the top up, but, when I do, I like to stay reasonably dry.
I'm also thinking about a zip-out rear window, as I really liked that
feature on my '78 Spitfire, many, many years ago.
Thanks for any information & suggestions offered.
Bud Osbourne

From smarc at smarc.net  Mon Apr 28 11:28:59 2008
From: smarc at smarc.net (Marc)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:28:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] correct Fuel pump?
Message-ID: <4816095B.5040204@smarc.net>

Hi -

Whats the correct SU fuel pump for a 73 midget? Does it have banjo 
connections, or hose + clamp arrangements?  Someone hacked  a universal 
vibrator type under my midget... (and it leaks)

-- 

Marc

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Mon Apr 28 11:44:37 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:44:37 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear spring hanger
Message-ID: <BAY112-F342FD80B022FDD80EE687AB8DE0@phx.gbl>

Wow!  You're really into that Midget, aren't you?  I'm impressed.

My French isn't the best, to say the least. ( I had to look up "Ttles", 
though I might have gotten it from context later on ).

So, how long have you been at this?  Did you know that it was that big of a 
project when you got it?  It sure was shiny on the outside.

I assume you drive on the right hand side of the road in Belgium?

Robert

----Original Message Follows----
From: "Maxime Slegers" <max at maxengland.com>

Hello Michael,

Have a look at this picture and the following ones, you'll see how I
rebuilt the front spring hanger:
http://www.maxengland.com/affich_photo.php?alb=MG%20Midget&ID=870

Hope this helps. More pictures showing the left side will come soon.

Max

From abcoz at hky.com  Mon Apr 28 11:58:44 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:58:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] correct Fuel pump?
In-Reply-To: <4816095B.5040204@smarc.net>
Message-ID: <001501c8a959$80908ec0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Marc,
Should be an AUF-300, with hose & clamp type connections.  The MGB uses
the banjo connection type.
I suggest you ignore recommendations for any non-original fuel pump, as
anyone complaining of unreliability (of the original type fuel pump) is
either badly misinformed, or too technically incompetent to figure out
how to keep the original type performing correctly.
They really are VERY reliable.
Bud Osbourne (40+ years of reliable service from SU fuel pumps)

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Marc
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:29 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] correct Fuel pump?

Hi -

Whats the correct SU fuel pump for a 73 midget? Does it have banjo 
connections, or hose + clamp arrangements?  Someone hacked  a universal 
vibrator type under my midget... (and it leaks)

-- 

Marc

From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Apr 28 12:03:06 2008
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:03:06 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
Message-ID: <042820081803.17027.4816115A00040125000042832216566276000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>

I know some of you may complain about this, but i want some tunes with my engine noise.  There is only 5 3/4 inches depth in the center console and most modern radio are 6" (6 1/2" with wiring) how did you install yours? and or what model radio did you use. Oh and I will soon have a working 1974 original AM radio for sale.
thanks
Ryan

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Apr 28 12:07:45 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:07:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] correct Fuel pump?
References: <001501c8a959$80908ec0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <002c01c8a95a$c31679c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> I suggest you ignore recommendations for any non-original fuel pump, as
> anyone complaining of unreliability (of the original type fuel pump) is
> either badly misinformed, or too technically incompetent to figure out
> how to keep the original type performing correctly.

I suggest that you ignore recommendations from the originality nuts as well.
None of the Spridgets I have ever bought have come with a functional SU
pump. None of the aftermarket pumps that they did have ever gave me a
lick of trouble.

Bud, argumentum ad hominum is not particularly appreciated here. Feel
free to make your recommendations, but enough of insulting everybody
who might not happen to agree with you.
David Lieb 

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Mon Apr 28 12:25:13 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:25:13 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
In-Reply-To: <042820081803.17027.4816115A00040125000042832216566276000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <C43B6499.1749B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Install a power amp and speakers, and an 1/8" jack for you iPod.
There's no good music on radio.

From dmg at bossig.com  Mon Apr 28 12:21:03 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:21:03 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] correct Fuel pump?
In-Reply-To: <002c01c8a95a$c31679c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <001501c8a959$80908ec0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>,
	<002c01c8a95a$c31679c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <4815B31F.11471.1258A7C@dmg.bossig.com>

AFAIK... when the SU fuel pump fails it is nearly always due to the point 
contact failing inside the pump.
I took my original SU fuel pump, modified it to use transistor switching...
It still "clicks" but doesn't suffer from burnt or stuck points... and it hasn't 
quit (yet!)

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Mon Apr 28 12:39:20 2008
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:39:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
In-Reply-To: <C43B6499.1749B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <042820081803.17027.4816115A00040125000042832216566276000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
	<C43B6499.1749B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <e98d88090804281139h99aa27dy6c7f4d25360081c8@mail.gmail.com>

That's the DAMN TRUTH!!!

On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 1:25 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> Install a power amp and speakers, and an 1/8" jack for you iPod.
> There's no good music on radio.
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From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Apr 28 12:41:45 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:41:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Speed Bleeder part number
In-Reply-To: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com>
References: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com>
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Part number SB3824 is the 3/8 X 24 size Speed Bleeder.  Simple Huh?
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2


Kitterer Bob
> Just checked out the Speed Bleeder site in hopes of ordering some
> parts but do not know which parts to order.  Anyone know the part
> numbers or thread size for a 1967 disk brake system?  Looking for all
> of the bleed valves.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Kitterer
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
> 1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
> 2000 Miata Special Edition
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From kristi74midget at comcast.net  Mon Apr 28 12:54:09 2008
From: kristi74midget at comcast.net (Kristi & Lambert)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:54:09 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
In-Reply-To: <042820081803.17027.4816115A00040125000042832216566276000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <042820081803.17027.4816115A00040125000042832216566276000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <6E5FA15D-EDCF-4B0E-895F-7E2C761FFD10@comcast.net>

Ryan,
	I just bought a regular radio and put it in the glove compartment.   
It works great.  No worring about anyone seeing it and it stays dry  
when it rains.

Kristi
74 RWA Midget (Mini Lee)

On Apr 28, 2008, at 2:03 PM, ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net wrote:

> I know some of you may complain about this, but i want some tunes  
> with my engine noise.  There is only 5 3/4 inches depth in the  
> center console and most modern radio are 6" (6 1/2" with wiring) how  
> did you install yours? and or what model radio did you use. Oh and I  
> will soon have a working 1974 original AM radio for sale.
> thanks
> Ryan
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From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Mon Apr 28 13:12:39 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:12:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
References: <042820081803.17027.4816115A00040125000042832216566276000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
	<6E5FA15D-EDCF-4B0E-895F-7E2C761FFD10@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <003d01c8a963$d48dfa30$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

Ryan,
I modified one of Frank's ideas by mounting my radio on the parcel shelf. 
See http://home.comcast.net/~rmidget/radio/ for details. Makes for a lousy 
radio, but then there isn't that much on the radio anyway. I have since 
swapped to a Pioneer CD/Radio with the ability to play a CD-R of MP3 files. 
Much better! I also mounted a pair of speakers behind the console grille to 
add spatiality to the sound. I am not an audiophile, but I am quite happy 
with the sound.
David Lieb 

From cciaffone at verizon.net  Mon Apr 28 13:31:59 2008
From: cciaffone at verizon.net (chuck)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:31:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
In-Reply-To: <003d01c8a963$d48dfa30$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
References: <042820081803.17027.4816115A00040125000042832216566276000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
	<6E5FA15D-EDCF-4B0E-895F-7E2C761FFD10@comcast.net>
	<003d01c8a963$d48dfa30$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <4816262F.5010005@verizon.net>

Years ago I found an older Radio Shack (can't remember the brand, but it
was a RS-own brand) that fit's the console perfectly. Then found two 
dual-cone
speakers that fit the console as well - side by side in a custom frame.

As for what's on?? We have two full-time jazz stations here in central
North Carolina so I got's bebop, blues, trad, west-coast cool, hard
bop, latin, and more all day all night. We be down wit' dat bro'.

chuck

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 28 13:37:34 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:37:34 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 Starter with 5 Speed
In-Reply-To: <029c01c8a8e3$18f54970$0200a8c0@Dell9200>
Message-ID: <837566.90775.qm@web38904.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Yep - Clearance problem - 
   
  Can be modified to fit if you just have to have one. At least that was what i have been told. Never seen one - i am sure some one has done it.

   
  Vigil

Mark <mark at nashvilletn.org> wrote:
  Has any body tried one of the new high torque starters with a Rivergate 5 
speed kit? I have a worn ring gear and might try a modern starter that 
engages from the front to buy me some time. Do I recall that there is a 
clearance problem ?
Thanks,

Mark
Nashville
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From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Mon Apr 28 13:41:20 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:41:20 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Only 2 days left for Conclave 2008 early registration
	discount
Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080428124112.02eb7238@popd.ix.netcom.com>

Hi All,

In case you missed the announcement, last month the AHCSD Conclave 2008 
Committee decided extend the $20 discount for early registration to April 
30th. That's this Wednesday, the day after tomorrow! If you're planning to 
attend the Meet, and would like to save yourself a few bucks, visit 
http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com NOW and register.

Hope to see you here,
Rick

PS, Even if you miss the early registration discount, our special 
discounted room rates at the Sheraton will still be available on 
reservations until May 31st. Be sure to mention "Conclave 2008" when you 
call to reserve your room.

PPS, Among those who've already registered and indicated that they wanted 
to participate in the Gymkhana, the Committee has only received a couple 
completed Gymkhana forms. If you're planning to run the Gymkhana, you also 
need to visit http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ and print, complete and 
return the form.
--
Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA
Vice President (Membership), Activities Committee Chairman & Webmaster
Austin-Healey Club of San Diego http://www.sdhealey.org
1964 Sprite Mk III (driver), 1959 Speedwell Sprite (vintage racer: VARA 
http://www.vararacing.com), 1961 3000 Mk II "Tri-Carb" (being restored) and 
1955 100 (pieces in storage)

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Mon Apr 28 14:38:59 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:38:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear spring hanger
In-Reply-To: <609048.41566.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <609048.41566.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1201D214055847E49F049AAF834B0FEC@Home>

> Not to turn it around, but can you post pictures
> somewhere of what you're describing?

Maxime's pictures are far better than mine, as they show the interior of the 
problem area.  The first of his sequence shows a captive nut just to the 
left of an oval hole.  That nut is also welded to a vertical triangular 
piece like the one shown on the right of the oval hole.  The corner carrying 
that nut, part of it vertical and part horizontal, is what has torn out. 
The remainder of the area is sound.  Maxime replaced the entire area, which 
is more than I need.  Maybe all I need is an L-shaped piece for the corner 
holding the nut, but the entire seam shown aft of the oval is weak right 
across the car, so I feel like I should do something for the whole thing.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY 

From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Mon Apr 28 14:42:24 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:42:24 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Only 2 days left for Conclave 2008 early
 registration discount
In-Reply-To: <6.2.2.1.2.20080428124112.02eb7238@popd.ix.netcom.com>
References: <6.2.2.1.2.20080428124112.02eb7238@popd.ix.netcom.com>
Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080428134206.076ec8e0@popd.ix.netcom.com>

Doh! I was filling out my Gymkhana form, and I just noticed that there's a 
deadline!

At 12:41 PM 4/28/2008, Rick Snover wrote:
>...If you're planning to run the Gymkhana, you also need to visit 
>http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com/ and print, complete and return the form.

PRIOR TO MAY 1st. That's this Thursday, so you'll probably need to scan and 
email it to mailto:clsharp100 at aol.com. The classes and the number of 
trophies will be determined by these forms getting submitted, so if you 
want your car to be in a class where it can compete for a trophy you should 
get busy soon.

Rick 

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Mon Apr 28 15:45:07 2008
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:45:07 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Radio
Message-ID: <042820082145.7130.48164563000D33B200001BDA2216554886C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>

Not much help with radio installation, but if you want a super radio station, if you like bluegrass music, go to:

http://www.wdvx.com/webcast.html

WDVX is a very small 200-watt station in Knoxville Tennessee that used to broadcast out of a camper trailer here in Norris, TN.  They have a world-wide audience through the web.  Give a listen. Betcha  like it.  One of their female broadcasters, Red Hickey (yep, that's her name) was recently featured in a Southern Living Magazine article.

--David C.
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...
does that mean that one enjoys it? 

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Apr 28 16:20:19 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:20:19 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Speed Bleeder part number
In-Reply-To: <7.0.1.0.2.20080428104839.03b56168@nosimport.com>
References: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080428104839.03b56168@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <48164DA3.5090201@comcast.net>

Peter C wrote:
> Clutch and calipers are 3/8-24
> Rear wheel cyls are 1/4-20  (I think. Depends on brand of cylinder. 
> Could be Eyetalian and metric.)
>   

1/4 x 28 on the Lockheed rear cyls.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From peter at nosimport.com  Mon Apr 28 16:23:46 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:23:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Speed Bleeder part number
In-Reply-To: <48164DA3.5090201@comcast.net>
References: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080428104839.03b56168@nosimport.com>
	<48164DA3.5090201@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080428172322.03995c28@nosimport.com>

At 05:20 PM 4/28/2008, Frank Clarici wrote:
>Peter C wrote:
>>Clutch and calipers are 3/8-24
>>Rear wheel cyls are 1/4-20  (I think. Depends on brand of cylinder. 
>>Could be Eyetalian and metric.)
>>
>
>1/4 x 28 on the Lockheed rear cyls.

Yeah... what he said.


>--
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Apr 28 16:26:51 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:26:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
In-Reply-To: <C43B6499.1749B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C43B6499.1749B%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <48164F2B.2000200@comcast.net>

Billy Zoom wrote:
> There's no good music on radio.
>
>   
And I found a new New York station that was playing some X
And you say there is no good tunes on the radio ;)

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From spritenut at comcast.net  Mon Apr 28 16:32:25 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:32:25 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
In-Reply-To: <042820081803.17027.4816115A00040125000042832216566276000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
References: <042820081803.17027.4816115A00040125000042832216566276000001020E0D9A05D2020E979D@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <48165079.9080604@comcast.net>

My kids gave me a Kentwood CD, MP3. AM/FM radio for my birthday. I just 
put it in my Sprite for the trip to Missouri.
It fit fine in the stock later console.
It replaced a Sony X-plode cassette tape player.
And in the 67, I know that 8-track player is 6" deep, it fits, it might 
crease the vinyl on the panel behind the radio, but they fit. I just use 
the mounting holes on the ears of the console, this gives you a little 
breathing room by tilting the console just a bit for the 6" radios.
Do NOT get on with the rear entry antenna hole, find something with a 
side entry antenna or a pig tail for the antenna.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From rrengineer at dslextreme.com  Mon Apr 28 16:37:33 2008
From: rrengineer at dslextreme.com (rrengineer at dslextreme.com)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:37:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Speed Bleeder part number
In-Reply-To: <48164DA3.5090201@comcast.net>
References: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com><7.0.1.0.2.20080428104839.03b56168@nosimport.com>
	<48164DA3.5090201@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <14454a368d3a37722a37be7a.20080428153733.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>

Well then, the part number would be SB1428.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2

Frank Clarici
> Peter C wrote:
>> Clutch and calipers are 3/8-24
>> Rear wheel cyls are 1/4-20  (I think. Depends on brand of cylinder.
>> Could be Eyetalian and metric.)
>>
>
> 1/4 x 28 on the Lockheed rear cyls.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Mon Apr 28 18:19:55 2008
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim Fournier)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:19:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Modern radio
Message-ID: <000c01c8a98e$c0a8fe90$01fea8c0@HOMEPC>

Frank doesn't need a modern radio because he has a modern 8 Track genuine tape
player. I wonder where he gets his tapes??

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 28 17:41:12 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:41:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217E1@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <551797.42366.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> When you're done with these two others guys who are
> rolling in the mud
> at the track, would you please send them over?

John,
You sure? I'm talking about Larry and Peter.

(just kidding - you guys know I couldn't live without
you)

Ron


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 28 17:55:46 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:55:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
In-Reply-To: <48164F2B.2000200@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <294451.96963.qm@web30504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Frank Clarici <spritenut at comcast.net> wrote:
> And I found a new New York station that was playing
> some X
> And you say there is no good tunes on the radio ;)

The only bad moment of a great day in March was having
to unexpectedly drive from my house with Zoom in my
wife's AWD car to the X show in Madison in a massive
snowstorm. My wife's musical tastes are 180 from mine,
and her cd collection was in plain view in the car.
70's AOR at its worst. 

Ron


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From mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU  Mon Apr 28 18:30:28 2008
From: mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU (Mark A. O'Neil)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:30:28 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 11, Issue 53
In-Reply-To: <mailman.10207.1209426048.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.10207.1209426048.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <CF2D5D25-C7D9-4136-9E7A-20C91716B047@dartmouth.edu>

On Apr 28, 2008, at 7:40 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:

> I know some of you may complain about this, but i want some tunes  
> with my engine noise.  There is only 5 3/4 inches depth in the  
> center console and most modern radio are 6" (6 1/2" with wiring) how  
> did you install yours? and or what model radio did you use. Oh and I  
> will soon have a working 1974 original AM radio for sale.
> thanks
> Ryan

I added tabs to the console to allow mounting it slightly more forward.

I also fabricated a frame out of thin gauge aluminum which I mounted  
on the front which holds the radio - this I placed over the speaker  
hole, the radio is angled down slightly to give a bit more room. I  
then made a boxed shelf which goes in the lower hole left by the radio.

The nice thing is placing a CD so that it hits the underside of the  
dash pad lines it up perfectly with the CD slot. Couldn't have worked  
out better if I had tried.

Took a couple evenings to sort out - If I were to do it again I would  
just make the frame deeper rather than mess with extending the console.

-m

From abcoz at hky.com  Mon Apr 28 18:46:44 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:46:44 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] correct Fuel pump?
In-Reply-To: <002c01c8a95a$c31679c0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>
Message-ID: <002401c8a992$7f4e0cc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

David,
If you choose to be insulted, that is your choice.  That was never my
intention.  Sounds to me like you're being a bit over-sensitive, but,
like I said.....
My recommendation had little to do with originality, but everything to
do with what I've found to be the most reliable & practical way to
deliver fuel to the engine.  It's worked flawlessly, for me, for the
past 43 years and approximately 500,000 miles (no, not in the same
car.....I spread it out over three of them).
My experiences have taught me that the overwhelming majority of
problems, experienced by Brit car owners, are caused by ignorance,
incompetence and misuse.  As one of my good friends (a BMC dealer
mechanic) once said: "These cars are TORTURED.  It's amazing that they
hold up as well as they do."
There is not a one of us (myself included) who has not been guilty, at
one time or another, of committing one or more of the above listed sins.
I just have a real problem with the never-ending practice of blaming
Lucas, or SU, or MG/Austin-Healey for our own screw-ups.
Re: your last paragraph.  The idea was not to insult, but to jolt some
folks awake, and maybe get them to do some rational, analytical
thinking, before taking the easy way out and blaming the car.  Somehow,
I think the List will forgive me for that.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
David Lieb
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 1:08 PM
To: Spridget List
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] correct Fuel pump?

> I suggest you ignore recommendations for any non-original fuel pump,
as
> anyone complaining of unreliability (of the original type fuel pump)
is
> either badly misinformed, or too technically incompetent to figure out
> how to keep the original type performing correctly.

I suggest that you ignore recommendations from the originality nuts as
well.
None of the Spridgets I have ever bought have come with a functional SU
pump. None of the aftermarket pumps that they did have ever gave me a
lick of trouble.

Bud, argumentum ad hominum is not particularly appreciated here. Feel
free to make your recommendations, but enough of insulting everybody
who might not happen to agree with you.
David Lieb 

From mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU  Mon Apr 28 18:37:51 2008
From: mark.a.oneil at Dartmouth.EDU (Mark A. O'Neil)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:37:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] modern radio insatllation
In-Reply-To: <CF2D5D25-C7D9-4136-9E7A-20C91716B047@dartmouth.edu>
References: <mailman.10207.1209426048.1200.spridgets@autox.team.net>
	<CF2D5D25-C7D9-4136-9E7A-20C91716B047@dartmouth.edu>
Message-ID: <621C224C-F939-4657-9BF9-34030463E1C9@dartmouth.edu>

Meant to add that the radio has a removable face plate - Pioneer  
brand, CD,WMA,MP3,iPod jack.

Good speakers and a power amp helps.

-m

On Apr 28, 2008, at 8:30 PM, Mark A. O'Neil wrote:

> On Apr 28, 2008, at 7:40 PM, spridgets-request at autox.team.net wrote:
>
>> I know some of you may complain about this, but i want some tunes  
>> with my engine noise.  There is only 5 3/4 inches depth in the  
>> center console and most modern radio are 6" (6 1/2" with wiring)  
>> how did you install yours? and or what model radio did you use. Oh  
>> and I will soon have a working 1974 original AM radio for sale.
>> thanks
>> Ryan
>
> I added tabs to the console to allow mounting it slightly more  
> forward.
>
> I also fabricated a frame out of thin gauge aluminum which I mounted  
> on the front which holds the radio - this I placed over the speaker  
> hole, the radio is angled down slightly to give a bit more room. I  
> then made a boxed shelf which goes in the lower hole left by the  
> radio.
>
> The nice thing is placing a CD so that it hits the underside of the  
> dash pad lines it up perfectly with the CD slot. Couldn't have  
> worked out better if I had tried.
>
> Took a couple evenings to sort out - If I were to do it again I  
> would just make the frame deeper rather than mess with extending the  
> console.
>
> -m

From PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net  Mon Apr 28 19:00:56 2008
From: PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net (Paul Asgeirsson)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:56 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Note from Paul A
Message-ID: <0a2201c8a994$7c61d760$f675fea9@p0k7l8>

Hi all,

It's been beyond my belief how all of you have and are supporting me in my
temporary illness.  All your good wishes and your most welcome cash
contributions sent though Pete Shull to me.  That has been most welcome and
has been used very nicely at the pharmacy.  Thanks so much.  As a contributor,
I'm personally happy to contribute but as a recipient, I'm almost embarrassed
to receive it.  Funny how things can shift in life and in your mind.

The Drs, diagnoses as to Multiple Myaloma is accurate and the medications they
have prescribed are seemingly right on target for the ailment.  The visits to
the Oncology group are now starting to be further apart and I'm also starting
to be out of bed more hours a day.  I'm still pretty weak, but starting to do
some work a couple times a week at my bench.  Yes, I'm still shipping the 5
speed kits, so they are now going out the door OK.  I'm staying at my GF's
house about 50 miles away so I'm only getting messages off my machine and the
computer.  For the most part, I'm getting on back to them, so keep in
contact.

If I have missed any groups with this message, feel free to forward it on to
them.

Your support has really overwhelmed me and I'm not sure how I can ever repay
all of you for it.  It has been more than I've ever expected it to be.

You need to focus a bit on Pete Shull now.  He's not feeling well from his
recent bout with arthritis and chest pains.  He has labored for me, now I
think it's time to let him know how you feel about him.  He's done a Herculean
job, all the while he has felt a lot less than well.

Thanks again for all the support all of you have given me.  It's an incredible
experience being supportted by such a nice bunch of folks on assorted message
groups.  Thank you, thank you thank you!!!

All the best,  Paul A

From pythias at pacifier.com  Mon Apr 28 19:47:26 2008
From: pythias at pacifier.com (Bill L)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:47:26 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Note from Paul A
In-Reply-To: <0a2201c8a994$7c61d760$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
References: <0a2201c8a994$7c61d760$f675fea9@p0k7l8>
Message-ID: <706089763.20080428184726@pacifier.com>

Hello Paul,

     my belief is that repayment is what WE are trying to do for YOU.
     It is easy to give money. It it much harder to give the TIME that
     you have given to ALL of US. ...

     Your thanx and health is all we could ever want.

-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:pythias at pacifier.com
 '66 Sprite HAN8L49403
  Excuse me, I have to recharge my flamethrower. 

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Mon Apr 28 19:55:43 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:55:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
References: <551797.42366.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <042401c8a99c$23832a10$6401a8c0@Larry>

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Soave" <soavero at yahoo.com>
To: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>; "Spridgets" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question


--- "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov> wrote:
> When you're done with these two others guys who are
> rolling in the mud
> at the track, would you please send them over?

John,
You sure? I'm talking about Larry and Peter.

(just kidding - you guys know I couldn't live without
you)

Ron

=============================

John,

PPP and I are pretty loyal to Ron (much to his dismay), but we can be bought 
with some good micro-brew (we are both a bit partial to Stout and Porter) or 
Martinis or Manhattans.

Be aware, though, that Ron lets Peter torque his (lug) nuts.  I'm not quite 
sure what to make of that.

Larry

From bkitterer at mac.com  Mon Apr 28 21:01:45 2008
From: bkitterer at mac.com (Kitterer Bob)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:01:45 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Speed Bleeder part number
In-Reply-To: <14454a368d3a37722a37be7a.20080428153733.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
References: <16C5166B-2324-43F2-A5BF-DC2EE16E682A@mac.com>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080428104839.03b56168@nosimport.com>
	<48164DA3.5090201@comcast.net>
	<14454a368d3a37722a37be7a.20080428153733.eeratvarre@www.dslextreme.com>
Message-ID: <A72D0B95-06C3-4143-941D-65D2DF07DAB2@mac.com>

Thanks to everyone, the parts are ordered.

Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor)
2000 Miata Special Edition




On Apr 28, 2008, at 3:37 PM, rrengineer at dslextreme.com wrote:

> Well then, the part number would be SB1428.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
>
> Frank Clarici
>> Peter C wrote:
>>> Clutch and calipers are 3/8-24
>>> Rear wheel cyls are 1/4-20  (I think. Depends on brand of cylinder.
>>> Could be Eyetalian and metric.)
>>>
>>
>> 1/4 x 28 on the Lockheed rear cyls.
>>
>> --
>> Frank Clarici
>> Toms River, NJ
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Apr 28 22:20:34 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:20:34 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
In-Reply-To: <042401c8a99c$23832a10$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <551797.42366.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<042401c8a99c$23832a10$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804282120p762fcefevbd6ee15e15fcd506@mail.gmail.com>

On 4/28/08, Larry Daniels <ladaniels at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
<snip>

Ron lets Peter torque his nuts.



Eeewwwwwwwwww!!!!!!    Too much information!!!
-- 
Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Apr 28 23:34:43 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:34:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804282120p762fcefevbd6ee15e15fcd506@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <541352.59081.qm@web30506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
> Ron lets Peter torque his nuts.

> Eeewwwwwwwwww!!!!!!    Too much information!!!

Peter stops when he hears the clicks. Larry never
seemed to want to stop. Deikis, still interested?

'hopper


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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr 29 06:10:20 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:10:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] CD Player Install
Message-ID: <788125.8129.qm@web34208.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Ryan,
   
  I agree with what Frank C. responded. As long as you've got a CD player with antenna jack on the side or a on a cable. I put a Sony CD AM/FM receiver in there. I do need to leave the bottom ears on the console out about a 1/2" and you will need to redrill new top hole and use a little longer screw but I can change radio channels and change CD's as long as car is in 2nd or 4th gear. Not an issue. Set of 6 x 9"'s in the back shelf and Miata Seats going in for this Spring with headrest speakers. Spare XM Radio going in as well so Channel 74 Bluesville will be rocking in Bugsy.
   
  PS Consider extending the fuseholder on the power supply so it is not located behind the console. Don'rt ask me how I know said he as he needed to dismantle the console this weekend after blowing a fuse when reconnecting the battery.
   
  PSPS Also consider a small SPDT switch that you can use to switch radio on/off. One side goes to a switched source that goes on when ignition switch is turned on, the other goes to an always on source. Center post goes to power wire on radio. I mounted little mini switch out of site under the dash. One way normal operation, the other way I can listen to tunes with car off. Mount to bottom of dash bracket on left side of dash. Simple to set up and use.


Jim Gruber
Bugsy '68 Bugeye Sprite
Cincinnati, OH
       
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From apexshot at att.net  Tue Apr 29 07:15:07 2008
From: apexshot at att.net (James Coppage)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:15:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] New Person on the block
Message-ID: <208574.90423.qm@web83726.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Hello everyone,
   
  I have a older AHS or Austin Healy Sprite it the one with the half rear leaf spring. It has many thickness of rust so it would be a poor car for the rebuild. So I have a need for speed
  so I am planning on building a rocket ship for Auto x using a Datsun engine and a Datsun 5 speed but having a difficult time locating engine parts. Any ideas! Or would I better off to use
  a different engine due to its too old?
  Jim

From John.Deikis at va.gov  Tue Apr 29 10:08:48 2008
From: John.Deikis at va.gov (Deikis, John G)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:08:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
In-Reply-To: <042401c8a99c$23832a10$6401a8c0@Larry>
References: <551797.42366.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<042401c8a99c$23832a10$6401a8c0@Larry>
Message-ID: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217EC@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>

Larry:
Just last night I was looking through recipes to have something ready
for Grattan. I was thinking of something a bit more summery than stout,
though.  How about an American Pale Ale?  I'd trade Peter 5 gallons for
a set of rear shocks (exchange, of course).
-JohnD


=============================

John,

PPP and I are pretty loyal to Ron (much to his dismay), but we can be
bought
with some good micro-brew (we are both a bit partial to Stout and
Porter) or
Martinis or Manhattans.

Be aware, though, that Ron lets Peter torque his (lug) nuts.  I'm not
quite
sure what to make of that.

Larry

From peter at nosimport.com  Tue Apr 29 10:19:30 2008
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter C)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:19:30 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
In-Reply-To: <E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217EC@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.m
	ed.va.gov>
References: <551797.42366.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<042401c8a99c$23832a10$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217EC@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.2.20080429111502.03817320@nosimport.com>

Well now, that would be well shaken by the time I got home in the 
Mini, or even the Ute, mis-spent as it is.
Or, we could consume in situ.
Pity the racers, and they had better have fixed the pissoir at 
Grattan, which is (singular) substandard at best, like the track surface.

Peter
=

At 11:08 AM 4/29/2008, Deikis, John G wrote:
>Larry:
>Just last night I was looking through recipes to have something ready
>for Grattan. I was thinking of something a bit more summery than stout,
>though.  How about an American Pale Ale?  I'd trade Peter 5 gallons for
>a set of rear shocks (exchange, of course).
>-JohnD
>
>
>=============================
>
>John,
>
>PPP and I are pretty loyal to Ron (much to his dismay), but we can be
>bought
>with some good micro-brew (we are both a bit partial to Stout and
>Porter) or
>Martinis or Manhattans.
>
>Be aware, though, that Ron lets Peter torque his (lug) nuts.  I'm not
>quite
>sure what to make of that.
>
>Larry

From hannamj at juno.com  Tue Apr 29 10:37:37 2008
From: hannamj at juno.com (Mark & Joanna)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:37:37 GMT
Subject: [Spridgets] Sticking Speedo Needle
Message-ID: <20080429.103737.15164.1@webmail09.dca.untd.com>

Hi All,
I have a '59 Sprite. The speedo needle rises with speed. It does not fall when
slowing the car down. When I take the speedometer apart what pieces get
lubricated and with what type of lubricant? Or is there some other defect that
could be causing this problem?
Thanks Folks,
             Mark (Colorado)
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From tncarnut1 at yahoo.com  Tue Apr 29 11:28:08 2008
From: tncarnut1 at yahoo.com (David Booker)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:28:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Sticking Speedo Needle
In-Reply-To: <20080429.103737.15164.1@webmail09.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <531629.96281.qm@web36801.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Bent needle dragging on the instrument face?

Mark & Joanna <hannamj at juno.com> wrote:  Hi All,
I have a '59 Sprite. The speedo needle rises with speed. It does not fall when
slowing the car down. When I take the speedometer apart what pieces get
lubricated and with what type of lubricant? Or is there some other defect that
could be causing this problem?
Thanks Folks,
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From smarc at smarc.net  Tue Apr 29 12:19:51 2008
From: smarc at smarc.net (Marc)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:19:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Temp gauge repair
Message-ID: <481766C7.203@smarc.net>

Has anyone ever attempted a Smiths capillary temp gauge repair? Like 
this: http://www.ply33.com/Repair/tempgauge

Seems reasonably simple (in theory)... I haven't been able to find any 
combo temp/oil press gauges less then about $150...


-- 

Marc

From conan at intrex.net  Tue Apr 29 12:43:18 2008
From: conan at intrex.net (conan)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:43:18 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] New Person on the block
Message-ID: <200804291443.AA292028726@intrex.net>

>>...so I am planning on building a rocket ship for Auto x using a Datsun engine and a Datsun 5 speed but having a difficult time locating engine parts. Any ideas! Or would I better off to use a different engine due to its too old?

  Howdy Jim!
  First off, you can start by checking with Nissan.  For years they've put out an excellent performance and race parts catalog.  (I'm ass-u-ming they still do. ;-) )
  Tons of stuff out there for their engines and cars, both factory and aftermarket.
  Ed in NC

From dlancer7676 at comcast.net  Tue Apr 29 15:21:11 2008
From: dlancer7676 at comcast.net (dlancer7676 at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:21:11 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Modern radio
Message-ID: <042920082121.20725.481791470003EED0000050F52216527966C0C9C0C99D0A0C020E040B@comcast.net>

Uh. . .Good Will?  8^)

--David C.
If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea...
does that mean that one enjoys it? 

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Jim Fournier" <jimndi at frontiernet.net>
> Frank doesn't need a modern radio because he has a modern 8 Track genuine tape
> player. I wonder where he gets his tapes??
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From mdmyers_ct at juno.com  Tue Apr 29 18:08:56 2008
From: mdmyers_ct at juno.com (mdmyers_ct at juno.com)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:08:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] E-mail-A-Friend: Woodbury rescue trainer puts
 patriotism into his business plan
Message-ID: <200804292308.m3TN8vFP026455@web19.ch2.l3.sys.townnews.com>

Comment:
Sounds like someone Frank would get along with...

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Story:
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WOODBURY b Tom Ashmore is full of surprises. He's an ex-Marine, a veteran of the war in Vietnam, a winner of three Purple Heart medals, a former police officer, and a self-described super patriot who deeply loves his country. 

He is a businessman who owns a tactical training company in Woodbury, and he has recently and publicly announced that he will no longer purchase goods and supplies made in any communist country, including China.

For more of this story, click on or type the URL below:

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From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Tue Apr 29 17:42:59 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:42:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
References: <551797.42366.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<042401c8a99c$23832a10$6401a8c0@Larry>
	<E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217EC@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov>
	<7.0.1.0.2.20080429111502.03817320@nosimport.com>
Message-ID: <005701c8aa52$c2b9dd20$b501a8c0@YOURF074400E59>

Damn, I'm on the road for a couple of days and just got my email or I would 
have readily agreed to the deal for Peter before he could nix it.

Considering that we are talking of 5 gallons, I think they will need new 
facilities closer to our paddock.  Maybe with a handrail leading to the door 
for the last couple of gallons (in and out).

And, Peter, considering the (leftover) brew would be shaken and stirred, I'm 
thinkng the inevitable explosions would be less harmful in the bed of the 
Ute than inside your Mini.


Larry


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>
To: "Deikis, John G" <John.Deikis at va.gov>; "Larry Daniels" 
<ladaniels at sbcglobal.net>; "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question


> Well now, that would be well shaken by the time I got home in the Mini, or 
> even the Ute, mis-spent as it is.
> Or, we could consume in situ.
> Pity the racers, and they had better have fixed the pissoir at Grattan, 
> which is (singular) substandard at best, like the track surface.
>
> Peter
> =
>
> At 11:08 AM 4/29/2008, Deikis, John G wrote:
>>Larry:
>>Just last night I was looking through recipes to have something ready
>>for Grattan. I was thinking of something a bit more summery than stout,
>>though.  How about an American Pale Ale?  I'd trade Peter 5 gallons for
>>a set of rear shocks (exchange, of course).
>>-JohnD
>>
>>
>>=============================
>>
>>John,
>>
>>PPP and I are pretty loyal to Ron (much to his dismay), but we can be
>>bought
>>with some good micro-brew (we are both a bit partial to Stout and
>>Porter) or
>>Martinis or Manhattans.
>>
>>Be aware, though, that Ron lets Peter torque his (lug) nuts.  I'm not
>>quite
>>sure what to make of that.
>>
>>Larry

From abcoz at hky.com  Tue Apr 29 19:39:27 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:39:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  advice/recommendations needed for new top
Message-ID: <001701c8aa63$06e033e0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Trying one more time to get some input.
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bud
Osbourne
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:14 PM
To: Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net
Subject: [Spridgets] tops

During a 200+ mile drive, through the mountains, this past Saturday
(and, yes, my '72 Midget still puts a big grin on my face every time I
drive it), it became very obvious that it is time for a new top.  Since
I will also need a new top for my '73 Midget restoration project (now in
final stages, before color is applied), I thought I would ask the List
about which vendor offers the most correct convertible top.  I rarely
put the top up, but, when I do, I like to stay reasonably dry.
I'm also thinking about a zip-out rear window, as I really liked that
feature on my '78 Spitfire, many, many years ago.
Thanks for any information & suggestions offered.
Bud Osbourne
_______________________________________________

From spritenut at comcast.net  Tue Apr 29 19:48:33 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:48:33 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spit hardtop cheap
Message-ID: <4817CFF1.7000108@comcast.net>

I rescued it out of the scrap metal mans truck
I got it cheap, I do not have a Spitfire, nor am I on the Spit list so 
email me direct.
I will not try to ship this thing either, pick up in central NJ.
It's not real pretty, has no glass or rubber but it's a restorable metal 
hardtop which I think is for a Spitfire MKIV & 1500
Check out the pic to make sure.
http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/spittop.jpg
$50 works for me.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Tue Apr 29 21:12:47 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:12:47 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Arching Distributor
Message-ID: <430EB7A5354545DDA7BE24495F15C25B@Home>

Removal of the plug wire to cylinder 1 causes arching from the base of the wire in the distributor to the nearest ground (cap holder).  The wires and cap are new, and the same arching occurs using an old cap and wires.  There is no arching when any other wires are removed.   Any ideas?

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

From d.swanson at earthlink.net  Wed Apr 30 05:15:07 2008
From: d.swanson at earthlink.net (Dean Swanson)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:15:07 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Temp gauge repair
Message-ID: <0480640670BB43D0A437782B536686CB@HomeComputer>

I have a co-worked that did perform the gauge repair successfully following
the instructions from the web site; his bit of advice is:

"Tell him the repair works but only if the gauge was in good shape before
and if the needle is sitting on the left side peg."

Dean Swanson
'62 A.H. Sprite mkII

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+d.swanson=earthlink.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+d.swanson=earthlink.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Marc
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:20 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Temp gauge repair

Has anyone ever attempted a Smiths capillary temp gauge repair? Like 
this: http://www.ply33.com/Repair/tempgauge

Seems reasonably simple (in theory)... I haven't been able to find any 
combo temp/oil press gauges less then about $150...


-- 

Marc

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Apr 30 05:57:55 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:57:55 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  Temp gauge repair
In-Reply-To: <0480640670BB43D0A437782B536686CB@HomeComputer>
Message-ID: <002601c8aab9$6d20d8c0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Somewhere, I seem to remember someone (Nisonger?) offering a rebuilding
service for those units.  That might be your best bet, as an accurate,
reliable temp gauge is a far cheaper investment than having to rebuild a
"cooked" engine.
The good news is that, if you are careful not to disturb the capillary
line; they last a long time.  The one I replaced (with a new, BL dealer
stock unit) in my '72 Midget, 26 years ago, is still functioning
perfectly.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Dean Swanson
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:15 AM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: Temp gauge repair

I have a co-worked that did perform the gauge repair successfully
following
the instructions from the web site; his bit of advice is:

"Tell him the repair works but only if the gauge was in good shape
before
and if the needle is sitting on the left side peg."

Dean Swanson
'62 A.H. Sprite mkII

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+d.swanson=earthlink.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+d.swanson=earthlink.net at autox.team.net] On
Behalf
Of Marc
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:20 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] Temp gauge repair

Has anyone ever attempted a Smiths capillary temp gauge repair? Like 
this: http://www.ply33.com/Repair/tempgauge

Seems reasonably simple (in theory)... I haven't been able to find any 
combo temp/oil press gauges less then about $150...


-- 

Marc

From mdrowe at optonline.net  Wed Apr 30 06:42:35 2008
From: mdrowe at optonline.net (Michael Rowe)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:42:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Arcing Distributor
In-Reply-To: <48186575.20005@srvinet.com>
References: <430EB7A5354545DDA7BE24495F15C25B@Home>
	<48186575.20005@srvinet.com>
Message-ID: <2A6288D2D77E4766B44B566FFF91FE2A@Home>

Alright, already.  It's arcing.  It occurs when the wire is removed from the 
plug, but only on cylinder 1, from the distributor end to ground, not plug 
end to ground.  The plug is fine.  What condition not related to a bad 
distributor cap can cause grounding when there is no plug?  For example, I 
think the (used) coil may be higher voltage than stock, and the stock 
insulation may be inadequate for pin 1, which is relatively close to the cap 
holder gadget.

Michael Rowe
'74 Midget
Long Island, NY

I would guess that this
> means that there is too much resistance at the plug for some reason.

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Apr 30 07:14:30 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:14:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW:  advice/recommendations needed for new top
In-Reply-To: <001701c8aa63$06e033e0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <003101c8aac4$1fc56040$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

I've been getting some good information from several "listers", and I'm
grateful for it.
So far, I'm leaning toward Prestige Auto Tops, in the UK.  I've also
emailed Ian MacGregor (MacGregor British Car Parts) for some details on
the tops he is selling, since Ian provided such excellent service on
another (hard top) parts order.
I checked out AA Best's website, but it doesn't give very much
information about the tops they are offering.  I've requested additional
information.

On a related note, I was pleased to see that Prestige offers a top for
my MkI Midget in blue, which was the original color.  Since I'm also
working on the Mk I, and hope to have it in color by the end of summer,
I may also order the top for it from them.

If anyone has anything to ad to the above, I'd sure like to hear from
you.
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bud
Osbourne
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:39 PM
To: Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top

Trying one more time to get some input.
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bud
Osbourne
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:14 PM
To: Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net
Subject: [Spridgets] tops

During a 200+ mile drive, through the mountains, this past Saturday
(and, yes, my '72 Midget still puts a big grin on my face every time I
drive it), it became very obvious that it is time for a new top.  Since
I will also need a new top for my '73 Midget restoration project (now in
final stages, before color is applied), I thought I would ask the List
about which vendor offers the most correct convertible top.  I rarely
put the top up, but, when I do, I like to stay reasonably dry.
I'm also thinking about a zip-out rear window, as I really liked that
feature on my '78 Spitfire, many, many years ago.
Thanks for any information & suggestions offered.
Bud Osbourne

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Apr 30 07:37:35 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:37:35 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belt information needed
Message-ID: <003501c8aac7$59f37380$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

The original inertia reel belts, in my '72 Midget, are getting a bit
tired, and I'm sure that 36 years of UV exposure hasn't done the belt
webbing any good, either.  I need some information/advice on who is
offering the best replacements.  While I dont care at all for the
receiver end (the end that attaches to the tunnel), as it keeps the lap
belt up too high; I do like the OE belt arrangement, overall.  As I
recall, the belts for the Midget are the same ones used in the B, so my
first impulse is to contact my friends at The Roadster Factory, and see
what they have to offer.  Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
Bud Osbourne

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 30 07:53:23 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:53:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top
In-Reply-To: <003101c8aac4$1fc56040$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
References: <001701c8aa63$06e033e0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
	<003101c8aac4$1fc56040$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804300653n754f7410sade9ca802075e0e1@mail.gmail.com>

I put a <$200 ebay top on my Miata and I am pleased with it.
Installation is a long painful process.  But, you don't have to spend
$500 on a top.  On the other hand the $500 tops are nice, too.

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 30 08:20:22 2008
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:20:22 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Bonnet Seal Mk1 Sprite vs. Mk4 Sprite
Message-ID: <167153.31783.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hey does anyone know if the shape of the lip of the cowl is the same on a Bugeye as on a later Mk 4 Sprite. I need to order a Bonnet Seal so my forward tiliting Buyeye Bonnet can be final fitted to Bugsy. I'm guessing the shape is the same but it's only a guess. Anyone know for sure?
   
  And yes I know the Moss stuff does not fit right. Ordering from McGregor. Nice folks over the phone. 


Jim Gruber
Bugsy '68 Bugeye Sprite
Cincinnati, OH
       
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From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Apr 30 09:00:30 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:00:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804300653n754f7410sade9ca802075e0e1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004601c8aad2$ef2cbdc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Thanks, Derf.  Whatever I buy, I'm going to have it professionally
installed.  I figure I'll spend $250-$350 on the top; I want it to be
right, and with no screw-ups (the top that came on the car, 26 years
ago, appears to have been an amateur installation).  Since my comfort
zones are fitting & welding, and mechanical work, I'll continue to stick
with what I do best.  We have a guy, in Indiana, PA (about 2 hrs drive,
for me), who does beautiful work and at a very reasonable price (like
$75).  I've watched him install a few tops, during his annual
demonstration, at The Roadster Factory Summer Party, and he REALLY knows
his stuff.  Gets it done in under an hour, as I recall, including
pausing to answer questions from the audience.
Bud Osbourne

-----Original Message-----
From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:53 AM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top

I put a <$200 ebay top on my Miata and I am pleased with it.
Installation is a long painful process.  But, you don't have to spend
$500 on a top.  On the other hand the $500 tops are nice, too.

From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Apr 30 09:15:19 2008
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:15:19 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top
In-Reply-To: <004601c8aad2$ef2cbdc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
References: <5f00d9910804300653n754f7410sade9ca802075e0e1@mail.gmail.com>
	<004601c8aad2$ef2cbdc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <5f00d9910804300815l3b51f0d9wc668cf4d979d5555@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah, get your guy to do it.  I would gladly pay $75 every time for a
pro to do it.  You should be able to find a nice top for your price
range.  M*$$ and VB sell nice tops but I think they are overpriced.  I
would tell your guy how much you want to spend and let him recommend a
top.

From ladaniels at sbcglobal.net  Wed Apr 30 10:03:52 2008
From: ladaniels at sbcglobal.net (Larry Daniels)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:03:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top
References: <004601c8aad2$ef2cbdc0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <006d01c8aadb$c991e280$b501a8c0@YOURF074400E59>

Bud, when I had the top put on my wife's MGB, it was not exactly a perfect 
fit.  Not bad, but not perfect.  The installer said I should have had him 
order it as then, if there was a problem with it, he could send it back. 
The price he quoted me for a top was literally within a couple dollars of 
what I paid.  There was nothing he could do for me on the one I provided.  A 
lesson learned.

Larry


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
To: "'derf'" <derf247 at gmail.com>
Cc: "'Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top


> Thanks, Derf.  Whatever I buy, I'm going to have it professionally
> installed.  I figure I'll spend $250-$350 on the top; I want it to be
> right, and with no screw-ups (the top that came on the car, 26 years
> ago, appears to have been an amateur installation).  Since my comfort
> zones are fitting & welding, and mechanical work, I'll continue to stick
> with what I do best.  We have a guy, in Indiana, PA (about 2 hrs drive,
> for me), who does beautiful work and at a very reasonable price (like
> $75).  I've watched him install a few tops, during his annual
> demonstration, at The Roadster Factory Summer Party, and he REALLY knows
> his stuff.  Gets it done in under an hour, as I recall, including
> pausing to answer questions from the audience.
> Bud Osbourne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:53 AM
> To: Bud Osbourne
> Cc: Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top
>
> I put a <$200 ebay top on my Miata and I am pleased with it.
> Installation is a long painful process.  But, you don't have to spend
> $500 on a top.  On the other hand the $500 tops are nice, too.
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr 30 10:07:15 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:07:15 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Arcing Distributor
In-Reply-To: <2A6288D2D77E4766B44B566FFF91FE2A@Home>
Message-ID: <C43DE743.17544%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> It's arcing.  It occurs when the wire is removed
That means you have a strong spark at #1. Now figure out what's wrong with
the other three.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr 30 10:10:51 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:10:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belt information needed
In-Reply-To: <003501c8aac7$59f37380$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>
Message-ID: <C43DE81B.17546%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Ask the local upholstery shop for new belts. Keep the hardware you like,
replace the parts you don't like. 

From uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 30 10:48:27 2008
From: uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com (uniquelittlecars at yahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:48:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top
In-Reply-To: <5f00d9910804300653n754f7410sade9ca802075e0e1@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <109053.90633.qm@web38902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have not seen the ones on Ebay. The local guy's in LA, California charged $200-250 for a top. Not the best top out there but they work fine. The same guys change $500 for the tops out of much better material. So not all tops are the same quality.   
   
  Vigil

derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote: 
  I put a <$200 ebay top on my Miata and I am pleased with it.
Installation is a long painful process. But, you don't have to spend
$500 on a top. On the other hand the $500 tops are nice, too.
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From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Wed Apr 30 11:04:55 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:04:55 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Last chance for Conclave 2008 early registration
	discount
Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080430095243.0292a2f0@popd.ix.netcom.com>

Hi All,

If you're planning to attend the Conclave 2008 here in San Diego at the end 
of June, haven't registered yet, and would like to save yourself a 20 
bucks, visit http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com and register TODAY, April 
30th.

You should call the Sheraton at (619) 291-2900 and reserve yours room while 
you're at it. Be sure to mention rate plan "Conclave 2008" to get the 
discount. ($129/night instead of $225/night for a standard room, or 
$149/night instead of $254/night for deluxe (upper floor, water view) room 
- that's almost 60% off!)

Also, if you've registered and are planning to participate in the Gymkhana, 
you need to get your Gymkhana form to Chuck Sharp 
(mailto:clsharp100 at aol.com) by TOMORROW, May 1st.

Hope to see you here,
Rick
--
Rick Snover, San Diego, California, USA
V.P. (Membership), Activities Chairman & Webmaster, Austin-Healey Club of 
S.D. http://www.sdhealey.org
2nd V.P. (Membership) & Webmaster, S.D. British Car Club Council 
http://www.sandiegobritishcarday.org
1964 Sprite Mk III driver, 1959 Speedwell Sprite vintage racer (VARA 
http://www.vararacing.com)

From ricksnover at earthlink.net  Wed Apr 30 12:13:51 2008
From: ricksnover at earthlink.net (Rick Snover)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:13:51 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Last chance for Conclave 2008 early registration
	discount
Message-ID: <6.2.2.1.2.20080430111345.02c2fb50@popd.ix.netcom.com>

   At 10:32 AM 4/30/2008, CLSHARP100 at aol.com wrote:

     At 10:09 AM 4/30/2008, Rick Snover wrote:

     ...Also,  if  you've  registered and are planning to participate in
     the  Gymkhana  (auto  cross), you need to get your Gymkhana form to
     Chuck  Sharp  (  mailto:clsharp100 at aol.com)  by  TOMORROW, May 1st.
     (This form too is available at
     http://www.austinhealeyconclave.com.)

     The Gymkhana form can also be faxed to Chuck Sharp at 858-513-1422

From spritenut at comcast.net  Wed Apr 30 12:52:14 2008
From: spritenut at comcast.net (Frank Clarici)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:52:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Rear Bonnet Seal Mk1 Sprite vs. Mk4 Sprite
In-Reply-To: <167153.31783.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <167153.31783.qm@web34201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4818BFDE.4090307@comcast.net>

James Gruber wrote:
> Hey does anyone know if the shape of the lip of the cowl is the same on a Bugeye as on a later Mk 4 Sprite. 
Yes, same channel as I had a piece of that rubber on PIECES for the 
bonnet. I think we had it on the BABE rally car too, that was a 69 with 
a bugeye nose.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ

From grbyrns at ucdavis.edu  Wed Apr 30 13:22:18 2008
From: grbyrns at ucdavis.edu (Glen Byrns)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:22:18 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] audiovox cruise control
Message-ID: <001001c8aaf7$85be3ba0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>

I had some trouble getting the new cruise control to hold speed above 50mph,
so I searched the web for answers.
If you have one of these and its working great, ignore this.  This refers only
to an Audiovox CCS100 cruise control in a Spridget.
Set the PPM for 8000, set it for ECM, high sensitivity and don't bother with
the magnet sensor or VSS wire.  Run it "tach only".
Without the magnet, its gets all it needs to know from the coil.  You can just
cut off the fat gray wire.

 Now, after ignoring all the settings in the manual and setting it as above,
it works perfectly.  One touch of the button and I'm at 70mph all day.  Push
in the clutch and it disengages, touch the brake and it shuts off.  Missouri
here I come!!

Sadly, I paid too much ($98). I found it for $10 less the week after I bought
it. (Like everything else you buy in life, eh?)

Glen Byrns

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr 30 13:30:40 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:30:40 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] audiovox cruise control
In-Reply-To: <001001c8aaf7$85be3ba0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <C43E16F0.17578%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

It's your gas money, but I think this is a bad time to be adding cruise
control.  It really lowers the mileage.
BZ

From daredelvis at gmail.com  Wed Apr 30 13:54:59 2008
From: daredelvis at gmail.com (brian james)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:54:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] audiovox cruise control
In-Reply-To: <C43E16F0.17578%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <001001c8aaf7$85be3ba0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
	<C43E16F0.17578%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <531383560804301254s6ff9571ayba0bd11cbf144b62@mail.gmail.com>

Actually, it is a good time as cruise control increases mileage at any given
speed.  Holding the steadiest possible speed is the best way to get high
mileage.

Brian

On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 2:30 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> It's your gas money, but I think this is a bad time to be adding cruise
> control.  It really lowers the mileage.
> BZ
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From dmg at bossig.com  Wed Apr 30 14:25:03 2008
From: dmg at bossig.com (Dave G.)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:25:03 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <531383560804301254s6ff9571ayba0bd11cbf144b62@mail.gmail.com>
References: <001001c8aaf7$85be3ba0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>,
	<C43E16F0.17578%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<531383560804301254s6ff9571ayba0bd11cbf144b62@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4818732F.31546.171F3F2@dmg.bossig.com>

FWIW --- my experience ...

I recently had to rent a Nissan Altima for two weeks - an idiot ran a red light 
and wiped the front off of my vehicle!!
Driving the Nissan around town, lots of stop-start driving and using the 
cruise control as much as possible (even for as short as ~4 blocks) I got 
29.6 mpg.

Do not use cruise control for going up-hill.... if there is no traffic behind you 
it is better to use constant throttle position and lose a bit of speed.... 
because the cruise control witll increase throttle position to maintain speed  
and thus uses more gas..

On 30 Apr 2008 at 14:54, brian james wrote:

>> Actually, it is a good time as cruise control increases mileage at any
>> given speed.  Holding the steadiest possible speed is the best way to
>> get high mileage.


--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr 30 15:01:41 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:01:41 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <4818732F.31546.171F3F2@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <C43E2C45.17587%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

Cruise control lowers mileage considerably. It constantly changes the
throttle to maintain a constant speed.
Holding constant throttle improves mileage.
Trust me on this...an average tour is around 12,000 - 13,000 miles per
month, and all of our vehicles are equipped with cruise control, which we
don't use because it ruins our mileage and eats up our income.
BZ

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Apr 30 15:12:23 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:12:23 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
References: <001001c8aaf7$85be3ba0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>,
	<C43E16F0.17578%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>,
	<531383560804301254s6ff9571ayba0bd11cbf144b62@mail.gmail.com>
	<4818732F.31546.171F3F2@dmg.bossig.com>
Message-ID: <00f301c8ab06$e2dbaca0$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

> Do not use cruise control for going up-hill.... if there is no traffic 
> behind you
> it is better to use constant throttle position and lose a bit of speed....
> because the cruise control witll increase throttle position to maintain 
> speed
> and thus uses more gas..
>
> On 30 Apr 2008 at 14:54, brian james wrote:
>
>>> Actually, it is a good time as cruise control increases mileage at any
>>> given speed.  Holding the steadiest possible speed is the best way to
>>> get high mileage.

My VW GTi's computer and I agree with Dave here. For best mileage, be 
willing to lose speed on the uphills and make it up on the downhills. For 
that matter, imaginary hills will also improve your mileage, but at the cost 
of time and the risk of annoying other traffic.
David Lieb 

From dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com  Wed Apr 30 15:18:12 2008
From: dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com (David Lieb)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:18:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] audiovox cruise control
References: <001001c8aaf7$85be3ba0$6664640a@vgl.cvg.ucdavis.edu>
Message-ID: <00f601c8ab07$b2e5e230$0e14f30a@NilesAD.von.gov>

>I had some trouble getting the new cruise control to hold speed above 
>50mph,
> so I searched the web for answers.
> If you have one of these and its working great, ignore this.  This refers 
> only
> to an Audiovox CCS100 cruise control in a Spridget.
> Set the PPM for 8000, set it for ECM, high sensitivity and don't bother 
> with
> the magnet sensor or VSS wire.  Run it "tach only".
> Without the magnet, its gets all it needs to know from the coil.  You can 
> just
> cut off the fat gray wire.

Ya know, I almost emailed you when you posted about hooking up the magnet, 
but you sounded as if was working for you. That is the same result I had 
with mine. The only conclusion I was able to come up with was that it 
figured that the rpm of the driveshaft with a 3.9 and 13" tires represented 
too great of a speed. Like you, I researched and called AudioCVox's tech 
support to no avail. As soon as I set the switch for tach signal only, I was 
good to go.
David Lieb 

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Apr 30 15:44:11 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:44:11 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake bleed question
In-Reply-To: <005701c8aa52$c2b9dd20$b501a8c0@YOURF074400E59>
References: <551797.42366.qm@web30508.mail.mud.yahoo.com><042401c8a99c$23832a10$6401a8c0@Larry><E866F92760144E4E860086F02E32EA94029217EC@VHAV11MSGA1.v11.med.va.gov><7.0.1.0.2.20080429111502.03817320@nosimport.com>
	<005701c8aa52$c2b9dd20$b501a8c0@YOURF074400E59>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP11D003D5B4B4C8D35F767BB8D80@CEZ.ICE>

I really am getting slow.  This went straight by me the first time.  I blame
it on "too much on my 'little' mind".


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter C" <peter at nosimport.com>

> ... the Ute, mis-spent as it is.
>
> Peter

From kgb at frontiernet.net  Wed Apr 30 16:17:49 2008
From: kgb at frontiernet.net (Kate)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:17:49 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <C43E2C45.17587%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <C43E2C45.17587%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <4818F00D.5070309@frontiernet.net>

I have to agree with this.  All my American vehicles are equipped with 
cruise, but I seldom, if ever, use it.  The first reason is that I find 
it easier to stay awake on long trips if I am actually driving the car, 
but my fuel economy increases without the cruise.  The cruise control is 
constantly adjusting the throttle which reduces economy any place other 
than on long, flat, straight roads.  People often ask how my old 
Cherokee manages to get nearly 30 MPG on trips, and I tell them that I 
don't use the cruise control.  I sometimes forget to mention that the 
emission control system has been disabled, but I'm sure that would have 
nothing at all to do with fuel economy.

Kate

Billy Zoom wrote:
> Cruise control lowers mileage considerably. It constantly changes the
> throttle to maintain a constant speed.
> Holding constant throttle improves mileage.

From p.herder at cox.net  Wed Apr 30 17:04:58 2008
From: p.herder at cox.net (Paul Herder)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:04:58 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <4818F00D.5070309@frontiernet.net>
References: <C43E2C45.17587%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
	<4818F00D.5070309@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <4818FB1A.6070702@cox.net>

We here in the great FLAT state of Kansas use our CC all the time! 


Hills?  We don't have any stinking hills!


;^)


Of course driving into a 40 mph head wind with gusts using the CC also 
kills the gas mileage...


: (


Paul


Kate wrote:

> I have to agree with this.  All my American vehicles are equipped with 
> cruise, but I seldom, if ever, use it.  The first reason is that I find 
> it easier to stay awake on long trips if I am actually driving the car, 
> but my fuel economy increases without the cruise.  The cruise control is 
> constantly adjusting the throttle which reduces economy any place other 
> than on long, flat, straight roads.  People often ask how my old 
> Cherokee manages to get nearly 30 MPG on trips, and I tell them that I 
> don't use the cruise control.  I sometimes forget to mention that the 
> emission control system has been disabled, but I'm sure that would have 
> nothing at all to do with fuel economy.
>
> Kate
>
> Billy Zoom wrote:
>   
>> Cruise control lowers mileage considerably. It constantly changes the
>> throttle to maintain a constant speed.
>> Holding constant throttle improves mileage.
>>     
> __

From kvacek at ameritech.net  Wed Apr 30 17:40:22 2008
From: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:40:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] '67 and later Lockheed brake MC primary piston needed
Message-ID: <001201c8ab1b$8f3aef10$6e01a8c0@KARL>

Has anyone got a good primary (outer - the long smooth one that the outer
spring goes over) piston for a Lockheed brake master cylinder from a '67 and
later Spridget available for sale ?

Thanks!
Karl Vacek

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr 30 19:02:27 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:02:27 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <4818FB1A.6070702@cox.net>
Message-ID: <C43E64B3.17593%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> We here in the great FLAT state of Kansas
I hope it's accurate. We've been pulled over in Kansas for going 1.5 mph
over the limit.

From robertduquette at sympatico.ca  Wed Apr 30 19:34:01 2008
From: robertduquette at sympatico.ca (Robert Duquette)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:34:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <C43E64B3.17593%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <4818FB1A.6070702@cox.net> <C43E64B3.17593%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <BAYC1-PASMTP159C1A0DE3ED9C266ECB9DB8DB0@CEZ.ICE>

Really?!  Up here, if you are doing 120 in a 100 ( kms ) zone and pass
through a radar trap, they just let you keep on going.  

-----Original Message-----

> We here in the great FLAT state of Kansas
I hope it's accurate. We've been pulled over in Kansas for going 1.5 mph
over the limit.

From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr 30 20:06:14 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:06:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <C43E64B3.17593%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
References: <4818FB1A.6070702@cox.net> <C43E64B3.17593%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804301906u1f311e1bpfa48f724f0e8cde6@mail.gmail.com>

If you'd offered the cop Preparation H as a "cheer me upper", you'd still be
rotting in some little cell just down the road from me...    ;-)

Maybe the cop just didn't like pinko, commie, hippie, rock musician
reprobates...   ;-)  Next time try wearing bib overalls, a seed corn cap and
drive a beat to hell old pickup. You can do anything you want to then.....

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 8:02 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> > We here in the great FLAT state of Kansas
> I hope it's accurate. We've been pulled over in Kansas for going 1.5 mph
> over the limit.

From pdx.pete at verizon.net  Wed Apr 30 20:12:45 2008
From: pdx.pete at verizon.net (Peter Shull)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:12:45 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
References: <C43E64B3.17593%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <001d01c8ab30$d8ed0110$9cfb6846@DBKF4T81>

I was born and raised in Kansas. First, if you're out and about in the 
boonies (of which there are several) you are immediately gonna draw yourself 
some attention. Second, if you are identified as a "furriner" your will 
immediately be held suspect. Third, like so many other small municipalities 
throughout our nation, speed traps and the like can be considered an 
essential source of revenue.

In my day Kechi, Kansas, which is in the south-central part of the state, 
was infamous for citing infractions for furriners based upon fractions, as 
in: "Well, looky there. Tags say that car is from north-central Kansas. That 
means the guy's a more than 100 miles away from home and is a furriner and 
just gotta be up to no good. Let's go give him a ticket, even if we have to 
make something up."

A friend of mine in New England says Island Pond, Vermont, can be the same 
kind of place. Says he got a ticket because the factory-installed mudflaps 
on his truck were an inch or so too high off the pavement.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Billy Zoom" <billyzoom at billyzoom.com>
> I hope it's accurate. We've been pulled over in Kansas for going 1.5 mph
> over the limit.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr 30 20:18:08 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:18:08 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <001d01c8ab30$d8ed0110$9cfb6846@DBKF4T81>
Message-ID: <C43E7670.1759A%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> like so many other small municipalities
> throughout our nation, speed traps and the like can be considered an
> essential source of revenue.
No, that was Wisconsin.

From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Wed Apr 30 20:24:37 2008
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:24:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <43840a7e0804301906u1f311e1bpfa48f724f0e8cde6@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C43E77F5.1759C%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>

> Maybe the cop just didn't like pinko, commie, hippie, rock musician
> reprobates...   ;-)
That would have made us soul mates.

From bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com  Wed Apr 30 21:05:18 2008
From: bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com (bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:05:18 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone near Boone, NC? No LBC
Message-ID: <31721269.1209611118861.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>

Hey, I'll be on vacation in Boone, NC from 5/2 until 5/9. Any listers in the area that might want to meet up?
--
Kent
1960 Bugeye
1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest acquisition
1973 Midget

PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Apr 30 21:31:03 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:31:03 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] seat belt information needed
In-Reply-To: <C43DE81B.17546%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <006701c8ab3b$c8b0a8a0$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Hmmm.  Hadn't thought of that one.  I'll look into it.
Thanks, Billy.
Bud

-----Original Message-----
From: Billy Zoom [mailto:billyzoom at billyzoom.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:11 AM
To: Bud Osbourne; Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] seat belt information needed

Ask the local upholstery shop for new belts. Keep the hardware you like,
replace the parts you don't like. 

From abcoz at hky.com  Wed Apr 30 21:32:56 2008
From: abcoz at hky.com (Bud Osbourne)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:32:56 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top
In-Reply-To: <006d01c8aadb$c991e280$b501a8c0@YOURF074400E59>
Message-ID: <006801c8ab3c$0c3a6480$6501a8c0@DOSBOURNE.hky.com>

Another angle I hadn't thought of.  Thanks, Larry.  I'll see if I can do
it that way.
Bud

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Daniels [mailto:ladaniels at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:04 AM
To: Bud Osbourne
Cc: 'Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top

Bud, when I had the top put on my wife's MGB, it was not exactly a
perfect 
fit.  Not bad, but not perfect.  The installer said I should have had
him 
order it as then, if there was a problem with it, he could send it back.

The price he quoted me for a top was literally within a couple dollars
of 
what I paid.  There was nothing he could do for me on the one I
provided.  A 
lesson learned.

Larry


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz at hky.com>
To: "'derf'" <derf247 at gmail.com>
Cc: "'Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net'" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top


> Thanks, Derf.  Whatever I buy, I'm going to have it professionally
> installed.  I figure I'll spend $250-$350 on the top; I want it to be
> right, and with no screw-ups (the top that came on the car, 26 years
> ago, appears to have been an amateur installation).  Since my comfort
> zones are fitting & welding, and mechanical work, I'll continue to
stick
> with what I do best.  We have a guy, in Indiana, PA (about 2 hrs
drive,
> for me), who does beautiful work and at a very reasonable price (like
> $75).  I've watched him install a few tops, during his annual
> demonstration, at The Roadster Factory Summer Party, and he REALLY
knows
> his stuff.  Gets it done in under an hour, as I recall, including
> pausing to answer questions from the audience.
> Bud Osbourne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: derf [mailto:derf247 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:53 AM
> To: Bud Osbourne
> Cc: Spridgets at Autox. Team. Net
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] FW: advice/recommendations needed for new top
>
> I put a <$200 ebay top on my Miata and I am pleased with it.
> Installation is a long painful process.  But, you don't have to spend
> $500 on a top.  On the other hand the $500 tops are nice, too.
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Apr 30 21:38:53 2008
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:38:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] cruise control
In-Reply-To: <C43E2C45.17587%billyzoom@billyzoom.com>
Message-ID: <406489.73135.qm@web30503.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

--- Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> Holding constant throttle improves mileage.

So does dropping off engine blocks at people's houses
halfway through the tour.

Ron


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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Apr 30 22:33:14 2008
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (Jim Johnson)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:33:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Anyone near Boone, NC? No LBC
In-Reply-To: <31721269.1209611118861.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>
References: <31721269.1209611118861.JavaMail.root@wmvirt9>
Message-ID: <43840a7e0804302133n228815cen87fc120bf8d78452@mail.gmail.com>

Boone, NC, eh?   Can you squeal like a pig.....?     ;-)

Only kidding for you NC natives....

Cheers!!
Jim

On 4/30/08, bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com <bushwacker4 at zoomtown.com> wrote:
>
> Hey, I'll be on vacation in Boone, NC from 5/2 until 5/9. Any listers in
> the area that might want to meet up?
> --
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1975 Midget - trailerparked queen - soon to be replaced by the latest
> acquisition
> 1973 Midget
>
> PS - anybody need a 1975 shell?
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Cheers!!
Jim - 68 "Spridget" in Dodge City
Don't miss "50 Years of Spridgets" at Lake of the Ozarks, June 26-29,
2008!!
For info and registration... <http://www.Sprite-MidgetClub.org>

From wmgilroy at gmail.com  Wed Apr 30 23:26:17 2008
From: wmgilroy at gmail.com (William M. Gilroy)
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:26:17 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] New Person on the block
In-Reply-To: <208574.90423.qm@web83726.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <208574.90423.qm@web83726.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <48195479.3030309@gmail.com>

For poop you pants speed check out a Mazda 13B.  For real fast check out
the Toyota AG4xx engine series.   Plenty of go fast parts and you won't
be the first to transplant these power plants.

Where are you located?

Gilroy

James Coppage wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>    
>   I have a older AHS or Austin Healy Sprite it the one with the half rear leaf spring. It has many thickness of rust so it would be a poor car for the rebuild. So I have a need for speed
>   so I am planning on building a rocket ship for Auto x using a Datsun engine and a Datsun 5 speed but having a difficult time locating engine parts. Any ideas! Or would I better off to use
>   a different engine due to its too old?
>   Jim
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