[Spridgets] The toasted 74 Midget...

[Dean Hedin]

Basically the carbs are toasted.  I would not trust the carbs
other than for spare parts.  The bells may have warped.

As mentioned below, The fire probably was not very long.
I bought the plastic 6 blade fan from this motor and it was in fine shape.

If I were to buy this engine I would tear it down and do the works to it.
If it only has 60K then it may not need much, but I would not just
toss this engine into a car without a tear down.

The engine has not been painted and is the original black color.
The owner has pulled the engine/trans out of the car.

FWIW, I also took the rear axle and anti-sway bar from this car to upgrade my
Bugeye.

Good seats (tan), dash board, body parts, steel wheels (new tires), etc remain.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Grunthaner" <grunthaner at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] What size engine is in a 74 Midget?


> Ive got to go out of town this weekend so Im passing on this 1275 with
> trans for $275. till I return. But I told the guy (Kevin) I would pass it
> along to the list. If he still has it next weekend I may buy it but being my
> other Sprite wont need it for some time Ill toss it to you guys. Although
> I really don't know if it is worth that much but ask Dean he saw it and I'm
> heading out in a few min.
> Lin
>
> It is located in NJ.
>
> Info below:
> rebuilt- no only 63000 on it
> smoke only when it was on fire
> about 2 mins
> dry chem then water to wash chem off right away
>
> original valve cover w/ plastic cap, cap did melt a little no water or dry
> chem went into valve cover.
>
> yes it turns by hand.
> 215-384-3472
>
> Kevin
>
> kdomrzalski at hotmail.com