[Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"

[corvallis at peoplepc.com]

I believe there were problems with the inline-four with die-cast aluminum
alloy cylinder block; the rings wouldn't seat and oil consumption became a
problem. Porsche got it right years later. ...bill
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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Allen Hefner
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 8:00 AM
To: Spridgets list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Since the list has been "quiet"

Hey, Chris,

Can you fit the Cosworth engine in a Spridget? That twin cam should be good.

 Allen Hefner
Norristown, PA

*Current:*
2006 Chebbie
*Former:*
1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
1964 VW Type I
1967 VW Type II
1967 Rover 2000TC
1977 MG Midget

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On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 1:03 PM, Chris King <cbking at alum.rpi.edu> wrote:

> I have a '77 Midget that was a 30th birthday gift from my wife in 2001.
> It's been on the road (more or less) since about 2003. It's got a
> California 1500 in it with flat top pistons, twin HS4's and a TSI 275
> cam.
>
> I have a 75 Cosworth Vega that hasn't run since 2009 - injectors don't
> get a signal and I don't know why. Looking to sell the car.
>
> Daily is a 2000 Ranger and the wife drives a 2009 WRX. That's a fun car!
>
> -=Chris
>
> Chris King
> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
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