[Spridgets] Books at APT

[Rick Fisk]

Brad,

Post some photos over on the Team.net Spridget forum.  Works great!

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On Oct 6, 2013, at 8:55 AM, Brad Fornal <tequila.brad at gmail.com> wrote:

> I know I will take some heat for this, but here is what "I" did.
> Several months ago, I had my throttle cable freeze up on me. Since I was
> only about 6 blocks from Wally World, I was able to limp over to their
> parking lot. I have a fairly comprehensive tool kit I keep in the back of
> the Sprite. Wrenches, sockets, multi-screwdriver. Pliers, wire cutters, you
> get the idea.
> I went to the bike section and purchased a set of shifter/brake cables for
> $5. Out at the car, the rear brake cable is the one you use for the repair.
> The end that is rounded, not the newer "barrel connection, is the one you
> need. I was able to trim the size diameter down with my side cutters, and
> then round it by rubbing it against the concrete bump stop in front of the
> car. I trimmed the sheath to the length and within 5 minutes, I was back on
> the road again. Somewhere, Frank was smiling from ear to ear.
> I recall sharing this story after it happened, and someone suggested that I
> get the "noodles" off the front and rear brakes on a Wally World type bike.
> I put them on either end of the cable, and was able to shorten the cable by
> quite a bit. It no longer hits on the underside of the bonnet. It couldn't
> function any smoother than if you were moving a hot knife through butter.
> Mike, I can provide photos, and possibly noodles, if you think this is an
> answer to your problem.
>
> Brad
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 12:03 AM, Jim Seippel <aseippel at austin.rr.com>
wrote:
>
>> It is possible to shorten the throttle cable. Pull the cable out of the
>> outer housing. If you are very careful, you can remove the ferule from one
>> of the ends of the outer housing. Cut the housing to link. It is best if
>> you
>> use a Dremel cut-off took. Reinstall the ferule. Put the cable back on the
>> car and cut the inner cable to the correct length. - Jim
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael MacLean
>> Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2013 8:20 PM
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Books at APT
>>
>> I was at APT yesterday looking for a shorter throttle cable for my single
>> HIF44 carb installation.  The one Dave sold me the only type he has for
the
>> HIF SU carb, but it's for a Mini.  Too long for a Bugeye as the top of the
>> cable loop hits the bonnet when it comes down.  I have it held down with a
>> nylon cable tie, but the cable binds because of this and I have to tap the
>> accelerator a couple of times when I stop to bring the RPMs down.  Well,
no
>> success with a shorter throttle cable. the only shorter one he has is too
>> short.  While I was there he mentioned he wants to get rid of the books he
>> has for sale.  He says the internet has killed book sales.  I bought three
>> books at his cost while I was there.  Nor exactly Bugeye related, but I
>> like
>> other British cars too.  He has a bunch of Triumph books by Kas Kastner
for
>> you Triumph people.  You might try giving him or his wife a call and
>> mention
>> me so he'll know what you are talking about.  Make  sure you talk to David
>> or get his approval.  His wife might not be so inclined to let the books
go
>> for the reduced price if David is not there.
>> David's wife was there and sold me the books at the reduced price, but
>> David
>> was right there when bought them.  He was telling her to sell them for his
>> cost.  Worth a try to build your library.
>> Mike MacLean
>> 60 Sprite
>> 56 BN2
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