From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jul  2 04:54:36 2019
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2019 06:54:36 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Mighty vac bleeding
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Thanks Rick,
Lin

On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 10:14 AM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> Linda,
>
> The PDWA valve is only installed on cars with dual brake circuit master
> cylinders.  These masters have separate output lines - one for the front
> brakes and one for the rear brakes.  Your master cylinder is the older
> single output type.  One line from the master supplies pressure to both the
> front and rear brakes.  You don't have a PDWA valve, so ignore all this
> PDWA stuff.  :-)
>
> Rick
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jun 30, 2019, at 9:30 AM, Allen Hefner via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Linda, if you have the PDWA (not a proportioning valve, my bad) it is
> located near the master cylinder. It looks like a squat "H" with brake
> pipes and an electrical wire. You can look at the Moss catalog online for a
> drawing.
>
> The PDWA was originally installed on the 1275 and 1500 Spridgets. It may
> have been added to your car when the disks were installed, but you really
> have to look to see if it is there.
>
> Allen Hefner
> Norristown, PA
> Sun City Center, FL
>
> *Current:*
> 2016 Subaru outback somewhere
> 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 (Sniff!)
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 8:29 AM Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Rick what does this mean "PDWA valve is plumbed on all Spridgets" ?
>> Being Pinky was upgraded to disc probably from a 1967 Spridget does
>> this mean, "if my rear brakes go the front still work" so is there a
>> valve somewhere in my system that shuts off the rear? If so where is
>> that valve located, what does it look like?
>>
>> I have a "Pressure Differential Warning  Assembly" not a
>> "proportioning valve" .......yes?
>> Linda
>>
>> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>>
>> On 6/29/19, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> > Also, the way the PDWA valve is plumbed on all Spridgets you get either
>> both
>> > fronts or both rears when one circuit fails.  No diagonal splits on a
>> > Spridget.
>> >
>> > Sent from my keyboard
>> >
>> >> On Jun 29, 2019, at 5:24 PM, CosmicMag1380 via Spridgets
>> >> <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Respectfully  disagreeing with the terminology... There is a 5 port
>> union
>> >> in the system that has a shuttle valve in it to close off a side of the
>> >> system in the event of a catastrophic failure. They came about with the
>> >> advent of disc brakes on the spridgets. The later models had a warning
>> >> light sensor built in to them. The early ones didn't have the light
>> >> fitting. They are often referred to as a proportioning valve as they
>> have
>> >> equal pressure on all ports until a sudden fluid leak and a good stomp
>> on
>> >> the brake pedal. If the pressure is low on one side of the system, the
>> >> shuttle valve is supposed to close off the bad side leaving some
>> braking
>> >> capacity because of the other side. One front wheel and the opposite
>> side
>> >> rear wheel makes up the pairs.
>> >>
>> >> Just my 2 cents if it means anything to anyone,
>> >> Kent
>> >>
>> >>> On Sat, Jun 29, 2019 at 4:10 PM Rick Fisk via Spridgets
>> >>> <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> >>> Just a small nit guys,  but a couple of you have mentioned the brake
>> >>> "proportioning valve".  No proportioning valve on a Spridget.  The
>> device
>> >>> you're refering to is the PDWA - Pressure Differential Warning
>> Assembly.
>> >>>  It simply turns on a light to tell you if the pressure is different
>> >>> between your front and rear brakes, no proportioning.
>> >>>
>> >>> Linda's car does not have one, so ignore all of this Linda.   :-)
>> >>>
>> >>> Rick
>> >>>
>> >>> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>>
>> >>>> On Jun 29, 2019, at 3:05 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets
>> >>>> <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Ok it works just fine...mine does.
>> >>>> Everyone is seemingly skipping one valuable step.
>> >>>> Loosen the bleeder screw, thrn close it just enough that it's closed
>> but
>> >>>> not tight!   Attach the bleeder hose and pump up the mighty vav to as
>> >>>> much vacume the gauge will read.  Now ever so slightly crack the
>> bleeder
>> >>>> screw and watch the gauge on the mighty vav!   Just before it reads
>> ZERO
>> >>>> shut the bleeder screw.
>> >>>> Repete until you have a steady stream coming into the bleeder cup.
>> >>>> Close the bleeder after the last pull of fluid and then snug it
>> closed
>> >>>> and if ya got one, put the rubber protective cap onto the bleeder
>> nipple
>> >>>> to keep dirt out of it and move to the next wheel.
>> >>>> When bleeding a car without a proportioning valve start with the
>> wheel
>> >>>> FARTHEST from the master cylinder and work your way forward .  if it
>> has
>> >>>> a proportionong valve the same rule applies but you only do front as
>> 1
>> >>>> circuit and then the front as 1 circuit and if the proportioning
>> valve
>> >>>> goes off center...recenter it.
>> >>>> Then be certain the master cylinder is at a proper level install the
>> >>>> master cylinder cap....
>> >>>> Yer done!
>> >>>> Chuck
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Sent from my LG Mobile
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jul  2 05:55:24 2019
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2019 07:55:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Brake Bleed From Hell Yesterday!
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Thanks Bob,
I just received a detailed list from Gerard and I'm good to go. I am in the
process of getting the speed bleeders today and I get it, MC cap on because
it has a vent, drums on and dial drum wheel cylinders all the way on with
hand break on bleed and check for fluid.

I have Haynes and Leyland manual as well as 10 other Spridget books, I will
get it and do it right no matter what.
Thanks, updates soon.
Linda

On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 8:25 PM Bob Spruck <raspruck at gmail.com> wrote:

> Linda:
>
> In my humble opinion, you are going through an awful lot of extra
> aggravation, some of which will result in big problems, i.e. pushing the
> brake pedal with the drum off and therefore not containing the expanding
> cylinders. As I recommended a few emails ago, Speed Bleeders do away with
> many of the issues you have been experiencing. Install them, crack one open
> or even all of them at the same time, put a tube on them, catch the
> overflow in a container, open the cap, pump the brake pedal by yourself,
> check occasionally for low level in master cylinder, re-pump the pedal,
> check for crud in the containers, close them back up. Done! I've used them
> on both my '72 Midget for 30 years and my '67 Midget vintage race car for
> almost 30 years. I bled the brakes on the race car very frequently, of
> course. No problems. Almost all the racers I know use them because of their
> reliability, ease of use and effectiveness. As you can see, I am a
> believer! I don't like the idea of pressurizing the system more than what
> happens with a pedal push. I have never heard any complaints with Speed
> Bleeders. They also work on the clutch slave cylinder.
>
> Make sure you look at the diagrams of the orientation of the brake shoes
> and the return springs in your Haynes manual or on line. If the shoes are
> not positioned correctly or the springs are oriented wrong or hooked into
> the wrong hole in the shoe, you'll have major problems. Also make sure the
> adjuster and the two wedges are not worn and are free and clear. Use
> Brake-Clean. Test their operation before you reassemble the whole system.
> The hand brake bracket positioning is also critical.
>
> I do hope you have a Haynes manual or equivalent to help you figure it out.
>
> Remember - your life depends on the brake system working correctly. Good
> luck.
>
> Bob Spruck
>
> On 6/29/2019 8:49 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets wrote:
>
> Mike,
> That makes a lot of sense, what size is that cap and are they standard?
>
> Now I see why I have all that air and blew out that wheel cylinder, I had
> the drum off when I bleed it. Whoops getting back to the books and school
> of hard knocks. What a mistake I made.
> Linda
>
> On Fri, Jun 28, 2019 at 10:27 AM Mike Myers <mdmyersct at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Lin,
>>
>> If you press on the brake pedal with the shoes and springs missing that
>> wheel cylinder will have no resistance and the piston may blow out past the
>> seal. You may want to disconnect brake line from that cylinder and cap it
>> off so pressure will build up to the other wheels and give you some brakes
>> to move it around
>>
>> Mike Myers
>>
>> On Jun 28, 2019, at 9:39 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> Yes, yes and yes, Lester, I tried everything on the hoses to the Mityvac
>> pump and I never let the MC go dry. With a new 1/4" hose to the vac it was
>> better but too late too much air got in. Yes I turned the adjuster to clear
>> the pads as I do understand how to adjust that screw. Although when I get
>> all my new parts I'll require a list to learn that adjustment.
>>
>> Three new questions:
>>
>> 1. If I remove these drivers pads & the spring parts and put the drum
>> back on and wheel to roll her what could happen if I press the brake peddle
>> will I brake anything? Will the calipers up front and rear passengers pads
>> stop the car so I can use engine power to move it and not hurt my back?
>>
>> 2. How do I know what size this wheel cylinder is to buy another for
>> temporary use till Gerard's parts arrive? Victoria British catalog lists
>> several sizes as per engine size & I did not install these but I do have an
>> upgraded 1275 and front disc brakes so I'm assuming they are for 1275 (see
>> pics attached).
>>
>> 3. The front calipers are making the front wheels tight to rotate but
>> with wheels on I can rotate, do I unbolt the calipers to inspect as I
>> recall doing this before with my Spitfire back in the day and I press the
>> pads in to get back on the disc.
>>
>> Again thanks for all your help Lester and to all the List,
>> Linda
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 28, 2019 at 8:51 AM JMFangio <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> First, using your ?oh so shitty? Mityvac, you did put some grease around
>>> the nipple being bled right?  It?s important as air will come in through
>>> the threads.  In fact air coming in is most likely from there or from the
>>> master if you ran out of fluid.  I haven?t had much luck with Mityvacs
>>> either FWIW.
>>>
>>> Second, yup, put the drum on and roll away.
>>>
>>> Third, just to be sure, the adjuster on the wheel you are putting back
>>> on needs to be all the way in, second getting the shoes aligned perfectly
>>> to get the drum back on takes a little fiddling, if there is rust on the
>>> edge of the drum (where it first contacts the shoes going on ) that won?t
>>> help things.
>>>
>>> Lastly, the wheel cylinders are inexpensive, get new ones.
>>>
>>> Lester
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jun 28, 2019, at 7:37 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
>>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> List,
>>> I'm waiting for all new parts from Gerard so that is the good news, yes
>>> just be patient Linda. Below starts my bad news of not being successful
>>> which seems to be my biggest problem being "defeated" when working on any
>>> car project especially a Spridget.
>>>
>>> While I'm waiting for my parts to be built from Gerard I wanted to get
>>> my Spridget out of the driveway so I can get the VW bus out of the garage
>>> and in turn get my motorcycle out to ride with my older brother as he will
>>> be leaving in 8 days for his cross country Harley Davidson trip to our
>>> family in California. Below is my hell with brake bleeding.
>>>
>>> I decided to continue bleeding with the "oh so shitty" Mityvac bleeder
>>> device as the brakes were hard but went to the floor after holding for
>>> longer periods of time. I cleaned the drums and all the rear parts with
>>> Brakcleen and was very happy with the results (I should be grateful for
>>> that), I kept getting air coming from the bleeder and hose to the Mityvac
>>> container which was sucking air and no clamp could control it on the
>>> drivers rear wheel cylinder but at least it was clear. Then I went to the
>>> passengers side rear, some air although not as much, then off to the
>>> passenger front caliper (yes upgraded disc's when I got Pinky in 2006) and
>>> it seemed nice and air free then to the drivers front caliper. When I was
>>> done with the messy job with continuous filling of the MC I still didn't
>>> have a firm peddle and somewhat less firm that before I started, (yes don't
>>> fix what is not broken).
>>>
>>> I went to the store got new hose 1/4" clear as I suspected my hose would
>>> not keep a seal to the container or the brake nipple. I decided to bleed
>>> the way I was successful with the VW bus, a tube in a jar of fluid push
>>> peddle hold peddle with a 3/4" dowel and then shut off the nipple. It was a
>>> sloppy nightmare as I saw fluid trickle from the drivers wheel cylinder
>>> which now I know was bad too so that I should be grateful for. I was unable
>>> to get the massive amounts of air out of the line now and have a very
>>> squishy peddle.
>>>
>>> I cleaned everything up after returning to using the stupid Mityvac
>>> again and now I can't get the drum on the shitty drivers rear wheel as the
>>> pads aren't lining up to get the drum on it. Note: I had to use a wheel
>>> puller to remove the drum (with now leaky cylinder) in the first place.
>>> After tapping with my lead hammer on the ads to get some kind of alignment
>>> to get the drum on the spring popped out (long spring has a spring coil on
>>> ether side and length of of rod separating both half's). I got so fed up
>>> last night I just cleaned up and hope for some advice.
>>>
>>> Questions:
>>> 1. Can I remove the drum pads from the shitty wheel and put the drum
>>> back on then the rear wheel so I can push the car without breaking
>>> anything? I'll assume yes.
>>>
>>> 2. Can I assume the only way I can get the car to move to the street
>>> under it own power and brakes is to try and buy a rear wheel cylinder
>>> locally fast to replace the leaker as a temporary fix while waiting for the
>>> good parts from Gerard then I can get my LBC into the garage and work
>>> through the night when the parts arrive, and get that bike out too.
>>>
>>> 3. Was I supposed to leave the master cylinder cap off when bleeding or
>>> put it back on during the bleeding procedure?
>>>
>>> Thanks guys for all your continued support I really want to succeed with
>>> this on my own and most importantly understand my LBC.
>>> Linda
>>> 62 California Sprite w/front discs "Pinky"
>>>
>>>
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Wed Jul  3 08:00:51 2019
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:00:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
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What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop rod to the telescopic type trunk lid support?ChuckSent from my LG Mobile
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From peter at nosimport.com  Wed Jul  3 09:08:17 2019
From: peter at nosimport.com (Peter Caldwell)
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2019 09:08:17 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
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Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.? You can tell, they're the ones with 
the distorted trunk/boot.

 ??? Peter C

On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote:
> What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop rod to the telescopic 
> type trunk lid support?
> Chuck
>
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Wed Jul  3 08:24:59 2019
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:24:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
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Ok I'll bite.?? I'm not real fluent in box ( after 1/4 eliptic rear suspension) spridgets.What is "distorted"?? about the boot?ChuckSent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: Peter Caldwell via SpridgetsDate: Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:07 AMTo: spridgets at autox.team.net;Cc: Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
    Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.?? You can tell, they're the ones
      with the distorted trunk/boot.
    ?????? Peter C
    
    On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55---
      via Spridgets wrote:
    
    
      
      
        What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop
          rod to the telescopic type trunk lid support?
        Chuck
        
        
        
          Sent from my LG
              Mobile
        
      
      
      
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Jul  3 08:38:56 2019
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2019 09:38:56 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
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There?s always a jump where someone forgot to depress the little latch thing and force the boot, bending it around the attachment of the channel. MGBs suffer this for many model years. 

Ron Soave

> On Jul 3, 2019, at 9:24 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Ok I'll bite.  I'm not real fluent in box ( after 1/4 eliptic rear suspension) spridgets.
> What is "distorted"  about the boot?
> Chuck
> 
> 
> Sent from my LG Mobile
> 
> ------ Original message------
> From: Peter Caldwell via Spridgets
> Date: Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:07 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net;
> Cc:
> Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
> 
> Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.  You can tell, they're the ones with the distorted trunk/boot.
> 
>     Peter C
> 
>> On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote:
>> What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop rod to the telescopic type trunk lid support?
>> Chuck
>> 
>> Sent from my LG Mobile
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From frogeye at cox.net  Wed Jul  3 08:41:59 2019
From: frogeye at cox.net (Alan)
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2019 10:41:59 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
In-Reply-To: <j901o3rjcofrjo7e9kslufps.1562163789884@email.lge.com>
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I think Peter was referring to the fact many owners tried to close the lid without swinging the rod in to the storage clip
Alan

Sent from my iPad

> On Jul 3, 2019, at 10:24 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Ok I'll bite.  I'm not real fluent in box ( after 1/4 eliptic rear suspension) spridgets.
> What is "distorted"  about the boot?
> Chuck
> 
> 
> Sent from my LG Mobile
> 
> ------ Original message------
> From: Peter Caldwell via Spridgets
> Date: Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:07 AM
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net;
> Cc:
> Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
> 
> Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.  You can tell, they're the ones with the distorted trunk/boot.
> 
>     Peter C
> 
>> On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote:
>> What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop rod to the telescopic type trunk lid support?
>> Chuck
>> 
>> Sent from my LG Mobile
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Wed Jul  3 09:51:02 2019
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:51:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
Message-ID: <2k1a2ahgi616c0fjo9ubesqv.1562168824414@email.lge.com>

Funny, I've never noticed it And I must be the odd one who never did that to a customers car or the one my ex-wife owned years ago.My 1970 ( Frank's race car) has the telescopic one.?? I'm opting for replacing it with a prop rod which i have from a donor car.?? I have both ends for the rod and the clip.I believe the prop rod would be simpler and lighter.Chuck.Sent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: Ron SoaveDate: Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:39 AMTo: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com;Spridgets;Cc: Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?There???s always a jump where someone forgot to depress the little latch thing and force the boot, bending it around the attachment of the channel. MGBs suffer this for many model years.??Ron SoaveOn Jul 3, 2019, at 9:24 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:







    
  

    Ok I'll bite.?? I'm not real fluent in box ( after 1/4 eliptic rear suspension) spridgets.What is "distorted"?? about the boot?ChuckSent from my LG Mobile------ Original message------From: Peter Caldwell via SpridgetsDate: Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:07 AMTo: spridgets at autox.team.net;Cc: Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
    Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.?? You can tell, they're the ones
      with the distorted trunk/boot.
    ?????? Peter C
    
    On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55---
      via Spridgets wrote:
    
    
      
      
        What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop
          rod to the telescopic type trunk lid support?
        Chuck
        
        
        
          Sent from my LG
              Mobile
        
      
      
      
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Wed Jul  3 11:22:03 2019
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2019 18:22:03 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
In-Reply-To: <2k1a2ahgi616c0fjo9ubesqv.1562168824414@email.lge.com>
References: <2k1a2ahgi616c0fjo9ubesqv.1562168824414@email.lge.com>
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I made a prop for the boot and a prop for the bonnet from aluminium bar to
save weight.

On Wed, 3 Jul 2019 at 16:51, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Funny, I've never noticed it And I must be the odd one who never did that
> to a customers car or the one my ex-wife owned years ago.
> My 1970 ( Frank's race car) has the telescopic one.  I'm opting for
> replacing it with a prop rod which i have from a donor car.  I have both
> ends for the rod and the clip.
> I believe the prop rod would be simpler and lighter.
> Chuck.
>
> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>
> ------ Original message------
> *From: *Ron Soave
> *Date: *Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:39 AM
> *To: *crusaderchuck55 at aol.com;Spridget s;
> *Cc: *
> *Subject:*Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
>
> There???s always a jump where someone forgot to depress the little latch
> thing and force the boot, bending it around the attachment of the channel.
> MGBs suffer this for many model years.
>
> Ron Soave
>
> On Jul 3, 2019, at 9:24 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Ok I'll bite.  I'm not real fluent in box ( after 1/4 eliptic rear
> suspension) spridgets.
> What is "distorted"  about the boot?
> Chuck
>
>
> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>
> ------ Original message------
> *From: *Peter Caldwell via Spridgets
> *Date: *Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:07 AM
> *To: *spridgets at autox.team.net;
> *Cc: *
> *Subject:*Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
>
> Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.  You can tell, they're the ones with the
> distorted trunk/boot.
>
>     Peter C
> On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote:
>
> What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop rod to the telescopic
> type trunk lid support?
> Chuck
>
> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Jul  3 12:11:57 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2019 13:11:57 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1VDF7sFS9SmD1p=BriA4joA3dZRfW+bajnOQ+quXJ=vHQ@mail.gmail.com>
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If Daniel's car gets any lighter it will float away!


On Wed, Jul 3, 2019 at 12:22 PM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I made a prop for the boot and a prop for the bonnet from aluminium bar to
> save weight.
>
> On Wed, 3 Jul 2019 at 16:51, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Funny, I've never noticed it And I must be the odd one who never did that
>> to a customers car or the one my ex-wife owned years ago.
>> My 1970 ( Frank's race car) has the telescopic one.  I'm opting for
>> replacing it with a prop rod which i have from a donor car.  I have both
>> ends for the rod and the clip.
>> I believe the prop rod would be simpler and lighter.
>> Chuck.
>>
>> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>>
>> ------ Original message------
>> *From: *Ron Soave
>> *Date: *Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:39 AM
>> *To: *crusaderchuck55 at aol.com;Spridget s;
>> *Cc: *
>> *Subject:*Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
>>
>> There???s always a jump where someone forgot to depress the little latch
>> thing and force the boot, bending it around the attachment of the channel.
>> MGBs suffer this for many model years.
>>
>> Ron Soave
>>
>> On Jul 3, 2019, at 9:24 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> Ok I'll bite.  I'm not real fluent in box ( after 1/4 eliptic rear
>> suspension) spridgets.
>> What is "distorted"  about the boot?
>> Chuck
>>
>>
>> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>>
>> ------ Original message------
>> *From: *Peter Caldwell via Spridgets
>> *Date: *Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:07 AM
>> *To: *spridgets at autox.team.net;
>> *Cc: *
>> *Subject:*Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
>>
>> Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.  You can tell, they're the ones with the
>> distorted trunk/boot.
>>
>>     Peter C
>> On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote:
>>
>> What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop rod to the telescopic
>> type trunk lid support?
>> Chuck
>>
>> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>>
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Wed Jul  3 13:51:22 2019
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2019 20:51:22 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
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Unfortunately not - it helped offset the weight of the boot spoiler (even
though the new boot was skinned in aluminium).

On Wed, 3 Jul 2019 at 19:12, bmwwxman . <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> If Daniel's car gets any lighter it will float away!
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 3, 2019 at 12:22 PM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> I made a prop for the boot and a prop for the bonnet from aluminium bar
>> to save weight.
>>
>> On Wed, 3 Jul 2019 at 16:51, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Funny, I've never noticed it And I must be the odd one who never did
>>> that to a customers car or the one my ex-wife owned years ago.
>>> My 1970 ( Frank's race car) has the telescopic one.  I'm opting for
>>> replacing it with a prop rod which i have from a donor car.  I have both
>>> ends for the rod and the clip.
>>> I believe the prop rod would be simpler and lighter.
>>> Chuck.
>>>
>>> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>>>
>>> ------ Original message------
>>> *From: *Ron Soave
>>> *Date: *Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:39 AM
>>> *To: *crusaderchuck55 at aol.com;Spridget s;
>>> *Cc: *
>>> *Subject:*Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
>>>
>>> There???s always a jump where someone forgot to depress the little latch
>>> thing and force the boot, bending it around the attachment of the channel.
>>> MGBs suffer this for many model years.
>>>
>>> Ron Soave
>>>
>>> On Jul 3, 2019, at 9:24 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
>>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok I'll bite.  I'm not real fluent in box ( after 1/4 eliptic rear
>>> suspension) spridgets.
>>> What is "distorted"  about the boot?
>>> Chuck
>>>
>>>
>>> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>>>
>>> ------ Original message------
>>> *From: *Peter Caldwell via Spridgets
>>> *Date: *Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:07 AM
>>> *To: *spridgets at autox.team.net;
>>> *Cc: *
>>> *Subject:*Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
>>>
>>> Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.  You can tell, they're the ones with
>>> the distorted trunk/boot.
>>>
>>>     Peter C
>>> On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote:
>>>
>>> What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop rod to the telescopic
>>> type trunk lid support?
>>> Chuck
>>>
>>> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>>>
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From lmacy at mac.com  Thu Jul  4 06:27:53 2019
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2019 08:27:53 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
In-Reply-To: <CDA25303-7741-4605-96DF-D82DC1B2B95D@cox.net>
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In my case, it wasn?t the owner, but the wife of a TR4 friend. As I said that day, oh well, gimme a beer. :-)

--

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Sent from my Magical iPad

> On Jul 3, 2019, at 10:42 AM, Alan via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?I think Peter was referring to the fact many owners tried to close the lid without swinging the rod in to the storage clip
> Alan
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jul 3, 2019, at 10:24 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Ok I'll bite.  I'm not real fluent in box ( after 1/4 eliptic rear suspension) spridgets.
>> What is "distorted"  about the boot?
>> Chuck
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my LG Mobile
>> 
>> ------ Original message------
>> From: Peter Caldwell via Spridgets
>> Date: Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:07 AM
>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net;
>> Cc:
>> Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
>> 
>> Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.  You can tell, they're the ones with the distorted trunk/boot.
>> 
>>     Peter C
>> 
>> On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote:
>>> What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop rod to the telescopic type trunk lid support?
>>> Chuck
>>> 
>>> Sent from my LG Mobile
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------
>>> 
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>>> 
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Thu Jul  4 10:33:07 2019
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2019 11:33:07 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
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Nothing?s lighter than a hole! Live without a prop! ?

Ron Soave

> On Jul 3, 2019, at 1:11 PM, bmwwxman . via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> If Daniel's car gets any lighter it will float away!
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Jul 3, 2019 at 12:22 PM Weslake1330 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> I made a prop for the boot and a prop for the bonnet from aluminium bar to save weight.
>> 
>>> On Wed, 3 Jul 2019 at 16:51, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> Funny, I've never noticed it And I must be the odd one who never did that to a customers car or the one my ex-wife owned years ago.
>>> My 1970 ( Frank's race car) has the telescopic one.  I'm opting for replacing it with a prop rod which i have from a donor car.  I have both ends for the rod and the clip.
>>> I believe the prop rod would be simpler and lighter.
>>> Chuck.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my LG Mobile
>>> 
>>> ------ Original message------
>>> From: Ron Soave
>>> Date: Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:39 AM
>>> To: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com;Spridget s;
>>> Cc:
>>> Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
>>> 
>>> There???s always a jump where someone forgot to depress the little latch thing and force the boot, bending it around the attachment of the channel. MGBs suffer this for many model years. 
>>> 
>>> Ron Soave
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 3, 2019, at 9:24 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Ok I'll bite.  I'm not real fluent in box ( after 1/4 eliptic rear suspension) spridgets.
>>>> What is "distorted"  about the boot?
>>>> Chuck
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my LG Mobile
>>>> 
>>>> ------ Original message------
>>>> From: Peter Caldwell via Spridgets
>>>> Date: Wed, Jul 3, 2019 10:07 AM
>>>> To: spridgets at autox.team.net;
>>>> Cc:
>>>> Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Spridget question?
>>>> 
>>>> Midgets only from 89501 in 1971.  You can tell, they're the ones with the distorted trunk/boot.
>>>> 
>>>>     Peter C
>>>> 
>>>>> On 7/3/2019 9:00 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets wrote:
>>>>> What year did spridgets go from a trunk lid prop rod to the telescopic type trunk lid support?
>>>>> Chuck
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my LG Mobile
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Jul  3 06:39:14 2019
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2019 07:39:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] =?utf-8?q?2=E2=80=9D_lowered_semi-elliptical_springs?=
 =?utf-8?q?_FS?=
Message-ID: <6FBD2E18-46E4-40EB-9168-EA0E6917AF4C@yahoo.com>

Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers. 
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Jul  6 06:34:26 2019
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2019 08:34:26 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 
	=?utf-8?q?2=E2=80=9D_lowered_semi-elliptical_springs?=
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Hi Ron,
I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank
either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can
add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track
down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi
> elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on
> street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on
> my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420
> plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers.
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Jul  7 12:07:24 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2019 14:07:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 
 =?utf-8?q?2=E2=80=9D_lowered_semi-elliptical_springs?=
 =?utf-8?q?_FS?=
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Linda,

Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.  Your car has 1/4 elliptic springs.  If your springs are in good condition you can adjust the height of the car with shims.  No need to replace the springs.


On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ron,
> I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.
> Linda
> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
> 
>> On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Sun Jul  7 13:59:14 2019
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (Lester Ewing)
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2019 14:59:14 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
In-Reply-To: <4D43C010-3B79-4FC4-AD92-294A31BE325C@comcast.net>
References: <F52AB3FF-D7A4-4342-860F-F102E632FA98@comcast.net>
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Hi all!

So I have asked this question before but I can?t find/remember the answer so here goes:

Do I need to undo all of the head bolts to remove those that hold the rocker inn place and then re-torque or can I just undo the ones that hold the rocker arm in place and reinstall them ?

Thanks,

Lester



From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sun Jul  7 14:29:35 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 07 Jul 2019 15:29:35 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
Message-ID: <svkbbv5q1eu6jt764682kjmu.1562531311051@email.lge.com>

I'd do them all just to be safe.? No sense having uneven stress!Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone------ Original message------From: Lester Ewing via Spridgets Date: Sun, Jul 7, 2019 2:59 PMTo: [bugeye];Spridgets;Cc: Subject:[Spridgets] Rocker install questionHi all!

So I have asked this question before but I can?t find/remember the answer so here goes:

Do I need to undo all of the head bolts to remove those that hold the rocker inn place and then re-torque or can I just undo the ones that hold the rocker arm in place and reinstall them ?

Thanks,

Lester


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From soavero at yahoo.com  Sun Jul  7 05:15:39 2019
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2019 06:15:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] 
 =?utf-8?q?2=E2=80=9D_lowered_semi-elliptical_springs?=
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Lin,

They are sold. Your 62 also has quarter elliptical springs, different spring altogether.  

Ron Soave

> On Jul 6, 2019, at 7:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ron,
> I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.
> Linda
> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
> 
>> On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Jul  7 12:15:37 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2019 14:15:37 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
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Terry,

Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below.

I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method, we'll see how well it works.

Rick



Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 2, 2019, at 12:21 PM, terry at toyshop-resto.com wrote:
> 
> Hello Spridgeteers... Terry Here
> 
> Ok I have a couple questions for you racing folks, does anyone know where I can locate NEW Rear Seal / Upper Scrolls for both 1.75" and 2" main A series motors, I am sure I don't have to tell anyone why I need some as controlled seepage is a mainstay with anyone who owns one...so I someone here is has some or is making some or knows who or where I can get them please let me know !!
> 
> Also I was contacted by a fellow Sprite owner in Australia who has a car with a Denner Bonnet on it and wanted any info or history on it "where why whom" made them and where, I've only seen one other and it wasn't in very good condition on the web some time back but still don't have any clue about it, so I have included a picture and Greg's info with this E-mail so if anyone can help him out that would be great, or if you want to send it to me that would work as well !!
> 
> Greg Holden <gholden at bigrivergroup.com.au>
> 
> Terry Cowan, 1960 Sebring Sprite Coupe
> 
> 
> On Sat, 29 Jun 2019 13:36:54 +0000 (UTC), stanbmason at aol.com wrote:
>  
>  
>  
>  
> <Denner Bonnet.png>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Jul  8 04:58:43 2019
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2019 05:58:43 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
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Well, I?ll tell ya..I?ve always drained a bit of water and done all the head bolts. Two years ago at the track a friend had the cotter pin holding the rockers on break (cotter pin for that assembly - there?s a top 10 stupid design). I loaned him a new assembly to bolt on. I was ridiculed by some for suggesting he do all the bolts and he only did those holding the rocker pedestals. He has since failed head gaskets every hour of run time or so, and is now convinced the head is cracked somewhere. 

If I short cut ANYTHING on our cars it always bites me. I?m just not that lucky and there?s no margin in any of the designs on our cars with the exception of the rear hub bearing which we used at work on the Abrams M1A1 tank. 

Ymmv. 

Ron Soave

> On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Lester Ewing via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi all!
> 
> So I have asked this question before but I can?t find/remember the answer so here goes:
> 
> Do I need to undo all of the head bolts to remove those that hold the rocker inn place and then re-torque or can I just undo the ones that hold the rocker arm in place and reinstall them ?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Lester
> 
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Jul  8 14:15:32 2019
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2019 20:15:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Studs - again
References: <64220604.2919462.1562616932739.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <64220604.2919462.1562616932739@mail.yahoo.com>

I plan to purchase 3/8" thick?wheel spacers for the rear of the Bugeye and will want to replace my current studs with longer one's. The Winner's Circle offers them in the following lengths: ?1.5", 2", 2.25", 2.5", 3.25"?Not knowing how long my standard studs are, I do not know which of the longer ones to purchase in order to maintain the same number of threads available. Before I pose this question to? The Winner's Circle, I thought I'd ask here to see if?anyone?might know.?Thank you,Howard CollinsVirginia Beach, VA.
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Jul  8 14:56:13 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2019 16:56:13 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Wheel Studs - again
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Stock studs are 1 1/4".


Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 8, 2019, at 4:15 PM, miniac7--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> I plan to purchase 3/8" thick wheel spacers for the rear of the Bugeye and will want to replace my current studs with longer one's. The Winner's Circle offers them in the following lengths:  
> 1.5", 2", 2.25", 2.5", 3.25"
>  
> Not knowing how long my standard studs are, I do not know which of the longer ones to purchase in order to maintain the same number of threads available. Before I pose this question to  The Winner's Circle, I thought I'd ask here to see if anyone might know.
>  
> Thank you,
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Mon Jul  8 11:14:29 2019
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2019 18:14:29 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
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I suppose it will depend on the CR your engine runs, how old the head
gasket is and what quality it was when new.  I've removed the rockers to
change a pushrod without taking the head off and gotten away with it.

On Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 11:58, Ron Soave via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Well, I?ll tell ya..I?ve always drained a bit of water and done all the
> head bolts. Two years ago at the track a friend had the cotter pin holding
> the rockers on break (cotter pin for that assembly - there?s a top 10
> stupid design). I loaned him a new assembly to bolt on. I was ridiculed by
> some for suggesting he do all the bolts and he only did those holding the
> rocker pedestals. He has since failed head gaskets every hour of run time
> or so, and is now convinced the head is cracked somewhere.
>
> If I short cut ANYTHING on our cars it always bites me. I?m just not that
> lucky and there?s no margin in any of the designs on our cars with the
> exception of the rear hub bearing which we used at work on the Abrams M1A1
> tank.
>
> Ymmv.
>
> Ron Soave
>
> > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Lester Ewing via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all!
> >
> > So I have asked this question before but I can?t find/remember the
> answer so here goes:
> >
> > Do I need to undo all of the head bolts to remove those that hold the
> rocker inn place and then re-torque or can I just undo the ones that hold
> the rocker arm in place and reinstall them ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Lester
> >
> >
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Mon Jul  8 11:16:18 2019
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2019 18:16:18 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
In-Reply-To: <C117E029-62F5-4948-A264-2885B8494DFF@chartermi.net>
References: <1311745213.425077.1561815414447.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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David Anton at APT was talking about it a while back - try giving him a
call and don't forget to say 'Hi' from Daniel.

On Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 06:08, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Terry,
>
> Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series
> engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll
> cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below.
>
> I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method,
> we'll see how well it works.
>
> Rick
>
> [image: image1.jpeg]
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jul 2, 2019, at 12:21 PM, terry at toyshop-resto.com wrote:
>
> Hello Spridgeteers... Terry Here
>
> Ok I have a couple questions for you racing folks, does anyone know where
> I can locate NEW Rear Seal / Upper Scrolls for both 1.75" and 2" main A
> series motors, I am sure I don't have to tell anyone why I need some as
> controlled seepage is a mainstay with anyone who owns one...so I someone
> here is has some or is making some or knows who or where I can get them
> please let me know !!
>
> Also I was contacted by a fellow Sprite owner in Australia who has a car
> with a Denner Bonnet on it and wanted any info or history on it "where why
> whom" made them and where, I've only seen one other and it wasn't in very
> good condition on the web some time back but still don't have any clue
> about it, so I have included a picture and Greg's info with this E-mail so
> if anyone can help him out that would be great, or if you want to send it
> to me that would work as well !!
>
> Greg Holden <gholden at bigrivergroup.com.au>
>
> Terry Cowan, 1960 Sebring Sprite Coupe
>
> On Sat, 29 Jun 2019 13:36:54 +0000 (UTC), stanbmason at aol.com wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> <Denner Bonnet.png>
>
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Mon Jul  8 12:31:33 2019
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2019 13:31:33 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
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To each his own. But this isn?t a situation where you need to get out for a session in 20 minutes. Why not take the extra 15-20 minutes to do all the studs?

Ron Soave

> On Jul 8, 2019, at 12:14 PM, Weslake1330 <weslake1330 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I suppose it will depend on the CR your engine runs, how old the head gasket is and what quality it was when new.  I've removed the rockers to change a pushrod without taking the head off and gotten away with it.
> 
>> On Mon, 8 Jul 2019 at 11:58, Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Well, I?ll tell ya..I?ve always drained a bit of water and done all the head bolts. Two years ago at the track a friend had the cotter pin holding the rockers on break (cotter pin for that assembly - there?s a top 10 stupid design). I loaned him a new assembly to bolt on. I was ridiculed by some for suggesting he do all the bolts and he only did those holding the rocker pedestals. He has since failed head gaskets every hour of run time or so, and is now convinced the head is cracked somewhere. 
>> 
>> If I short cut ANYTHING on our cars it always bites me. I?m just not that lucky and there?s no margin in any of the designs on our cars with the exception of the rear hub bearing which we used at work on the Abrams M1A1 tank. 
>> 
>> Ymmv. 
>> 
>> Ron Soave
>> 
>> > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Lester Ewing via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> > 
>> > Hi all!
>> > 
>> > So I have asked this question before but I can?t find/remember the answer so here goes:
>> > 
>> > Do I need to undo all of the head bolts to remove those that hold the rocker inn place and then re-torque or can I just undo the ones that hold the rocker arm in place and reinstall them ?
>> > 
>> > Thanks,
>> > 
>> > Lester
>> > 
>> > 
>> > ------------------------
>> > 
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>> > 
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Jul  9 13:14:06 2019
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio)
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2019 14:14:06 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
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Thanks for the responses guys!

Plan is to :

Back off all the adjusters

Loosen all the head bolts

Remove the head blots to the rocker pillars

Adjust the clearance

Enjoy the sweet music of a properly running engine.

Look down the spark plug holes with a scope to check for piston damage.

Curse that I will have to remove the head anyway

Curse that if I had installed my rebuild with the 1098 stroker crank I could have been driving this car.

YMMV

Lester



> On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Lester Ewing via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi all!
> 
> So I have asked this question before but I can?t find/remember the answer so here goes:
> 
> Do I need to undo all of the head bolts to remove those that hold the rocker inn place and then re-torque or can I just undo the ones that hold the rocker arm in place and reinstall them ?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Lester
> 
> 
> ------------------------
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Tue Jul  9 14:00:36 2019
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2019 15:00:36 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
In-Reply-To: <C7395355-1C42-456B-8784-24607E409F2A@comcast.net>
References: <F52AB3FF-D7A4-4342-860F-F102E632FA98@comcast.net>
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Drain some water first to be safe. 

Ron Soave

> On Jul 9, 2019, at 2:14 PM, JMFangio via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the responses guys!
> 
> Plan is to :
> 
> Back off all the adjusters
> 
> Loosen all the head bolts
> 
> Remove the head blots to the rocker pillars
> 
> Adjust the clearance
> 
> Enjoy the sweet music of a properly running engine.
> 
> Look down the spark plug holes with a scope to check for piston damage.
> 
> Curse that I will have to remove the head anyway
> 
> Curse that if I had installed my rebuild with the 1098 stroker crank I could have been driving this car.
> 
> YMMV
> 
> Lester
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Lester Ewing via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all!
>> 
>> So I have asked this question before but I can?t find/remember the answer so here goes:
>> 
>> Do I need to undo all of the head bolts to remove those that hold the rocker inn place and then re-torque or can I just undo the ones that hold the rocker arm in place and reinstall them ?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Lester
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------
>> 
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>> 
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From lmacy at mac.com  Tue Jul  9 14:06:48 2019
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2019 16:06:48 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
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Not certain how you are getting from 
Remove the head bolts to the rocker pillars
to
Adjust the clearance
Would you not have any spring compression and then no adjustment?
Which, if true, means the next step is unlikely :-)

Just checking your math.

Larry

? 

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https://larrythemac.guru
Morrisville, PA

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~ douglas rushkoff

> On Jul 9, 2019, at 3:14 PM, JMFangio via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the responses guys!
> 
> Plan is to :
> 
> Back off all the adjusters
> 
> Loosen all the head bolts
> 
> Remove the head blots to the rocker pillars
> 
> Adjust the clearance
> 
> Enjoy the sweet music of a properly running engine.
> 
> Look down the spark plug holes with a scope to check for piston damage.
> 
> Curse that I will have to remove the head anyway
> 
> Curse that if I had installed my rebuild with the 1098 stroker crank I could have been driving this car.
> 
> YMMV
> 
> Lester
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Lester Ewing via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all!
>> 
>> So I have asked this question before but I can?t find/remember the answer so here goes:
>> 
>> Do I need to undo all of the head bolts to remove those that hold the rocker inn place and then re-torque or can I just undo the ones that hold the rocker arm in place and reinstall them ?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Lester
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------
>> 
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>> 
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Tue Jul  9 14:43:00 2019
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio)
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2019 15:43:00 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
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A valid point? to correct my original post:


> Plan is to :
> 
> Back off all the adjusters
> 
> Loosen all the head bolts
> 
> Remove the head bolts to the rocker pillars and remove rocker assembly


Install new rocker assembly complete with pillars

> Adjust valve clearance
> 
> Enjoy the sweet music of a properly running engine.
> 
> Look down the spark plug holes with a scope to check for piston damage.
> 
> Curse that I will have to remove the head anyway
> 
> Curse that if I had installed my rebuild with the 1098 stroker crank I could have been driving this car.
> 
> YMMV
> 
> Lester
> On Jul 9, 2019, at 3:06 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Not certain how you are getting from 
> Remove the head bolts to the rocker pillars
> to
> Adjust the clearance
> Would you not have any spring compression and then no adjustment?
> Which, if true, means the next step is unlikely :-)
> 
> Just checking your math.
> 
> Larry
> 
> ? 
> 
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D., LMT
> lmacy at mac.com <mailto:lmacy at mac.com>
> https://larrythemac.guru <https://larrythemac.guru/>
> Morrisville, PA
> 
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From lmacy at mac.com  Tue Jul  9 14:50:52 2019
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2019 16:50:52 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Rocker install question
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References: <F52AB3FF-D7A4-4342-860F-F102E632FA98@comcast.net>
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LMAO, 

By George, I think he?s got it!!

Larry

? 

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D., LMT
lmacy at mac.com
https://larrythemac.guru
Morrisville, PA

Being human is not about individual survival or escape. It?s a team sport. Whatever future humans have, it will be together.
~ douglas rushkoff

> On Jul 9, 2019, at 4:43 PM, JMFangio <oldsaabguy at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> A valid point? to correct my original post:
> 
> 
>> Plan is to :
>> 
>> Back off all the adjusters
>> 
>> Loosen all the head bolts
>> 
>> Remove the head bolts to the rocker pillars and remove rocker assembly
> 
> 
> Install new rocker assembly complete with pillars
> 
>> Adjust valve clearance
>> 
>> Enjoy the sweet music of a properly running engine.
>> 
>> Look down the spark plug holes with a scope to check for piston damage.
>> 
>> Curse that I will have to remove the head anyway
>> 
>> Curse that if I had installed my rebuild with the 1098 stroker crank I could have been driving this car.
>> 
>> YMMV
>> 
>> Lester
>> On Jul 9, 2019, at 3:06 PM, Larry Macy <lmacy at mac.com <mailto:lmacy at mac.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Not certain how you are getting from 
>> Remove the head bolts to the rocker pillars
>> to
>> Adjust the clearance
>> Would you not have any spring compression and then no adjustment?
>> Which, if true, means the next step is unlikely :-)
>> 
>> Just checking your math.
>> 
>> Larry
>> 
>> ? 
>> 
>> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D., LMT
>> lmacy at mac.com <mailto:lmacy at mac.com>
>> https://larrythemac.guru <https://larrythemac.guru/>
>> Morrisville, PA
>> 
>> Being human is not about individual survival or escape. It?s a team sport. Whatever future humans have, it will be together.
>> ~ douglas rushkoff

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From healeyrik at gmail.com  Fri Jul 12 11:32:27 2019
From: healeyrik at gmail.com (HealeyRick)
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:32:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Tacho help, please
Message-ID: <CAGfzsZcfTToW5o9oGkSHoVuhzAFnpgsLoC-CqjfM0gk523V0Ag@mail.gmail.com>

The tach on my bugeye will register from 0-1000 rpm and then stop no matter
what the engine revs are.  The cable from the tach drivie is turning.
Possible causes and advice?

Thanks,
Rick Neville
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Fri Jul 12 11:40:51 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:40:51 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Tacho help, please
In-Reply-To: <CAGfzsZcfTToW5o9oGkSHoVuhzAFnpgsLoC-CqjfM0gk523V0Ag@mail.gmail.com>
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My guess is the tach internals need cleaning and lube.  60 years on it probably need a little attention.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 12, 2019, at 1:32 PM, HealeyRick via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> The tach on my bugeye will register from 0-1000 rpm and then stop no matter what the engine revs are.  The cable from the tach drivie is turning.  Possible causes and advice?
> 
> Thanks,
> Rick Neville
> ------------------------
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Fri Jul 12 12:03:29 2019
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:03:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Tacho help, please
In-Reply-To: <C8B64B14-3091-4DB3-9D3C-FB2F7359E67B@chartermi.net>
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 Sounds like it is time for a rebuild which will include lubrication.? I had problem with my tach during the restoration of my Bugeye.? It squeaked when it turned.? I lubed it with Kroil Micro Oil and it has been silent for 19 years now.? Not saying that's what wrong with yours, but I think you need to send it in.? Just my 2 cents.
Mike MacLean

    On Friday, July 12, 2019, 10:41:02 AM PDT, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 My guess is the tach internals need cleaning and lube.? 60 years on it probably need a little attention.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 12, 2019, at 1:32 PM, HealeyRick via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> The tach on my bugeye will register from 0-1000 rpm and then stop no matter what the engine revs are.? The cable from the tach drivie is turning.? Possible causes and advice?
> 
> Thanks,
> Rick Neville
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Mon Jul 15 04:34:02 2019
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 06:34:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 
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That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my
condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard
has.
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"


On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> Linda,
>
> Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.  Your car has
> 1/4 elliptic springs.  If your springs are in good condition you can adjust
> the height of the car with shims.  No need to replace the springs.
>
>
> On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Ron,
> I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank
> either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can
> add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track
> down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.
> Linda
> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>
> On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi
>> elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on
>> street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on
>> my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420
>> plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers.
>> ------------------------
>>
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>
>
> --
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>
> <pinky & bus garage.JPG>
>
> ------------------------
>
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>
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Mon Jul 15 15:50:31 2019
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:50:31 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Double bearing rear hubs
Message-ID: <u1vtiaifhk1c1v74fd3ojppo.1563227004409@email.lge.com>

I'm in the process of upgrading the rear axle in Frank's Midget.?? ??I have a set of Winners CircleDouble bearing hubs.?? I need a functional emergency brake for staging at hillclimbs.?? I see a big problem with the hub interfering with the emergency brake equalizing bar and the brake return spring.?? I see lots of re-engineering to get this all to come together and function.?? Anyone go through this previously?Any constructive input will be well recieved.Thank you!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Jul 15 16:02:52 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:02:52 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Double bearing rear hubs
In-Reply-To: <u1vtiaifhk1c1v74fd3ojppo.1563227004409@email.lge.com>
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Message-ID: <855FF275-0C41-4A3B-B61E-CEC4789882B2@chartermi.net>

Never seen a parking brake on a Spridget with double bearing hubs.  No room for the standard mechanism.  Might be easier to engineer something that grabs the driveshaft.



Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 15, 2019, at 5:50 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> I'm in the process of upgrading the rear axle in Frank's Midget.   I have a set of Winners Circle
> Double bearing hubs.  I need a functional emergency brake for staging at hillclimbs.  I see a big problem with the hub interfering with the emergency brake equalizing bar and the brake return spring.  I see lots of re-engineering to get this all to come together and function.  Anyone go through this previously?
> Any constructive input will be well recieved.
> Thank you!
> Chuck
> Sent from my LG Mobile
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Jul 15 19:48:55 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:48:55 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 
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Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges.  They are designed to lower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" to raise the rear of your car.  They work by changing the angle of the springs in the spring box.  If you put the shim with the thick part at the front of the spring box it raises the car.  If you install the shim with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.

https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges

Rick



Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.
> Linda
> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
> 
> 
>> On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>> Linda,
>> 
>> Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.  Your car has 1/4 elliptic springs.  If your springs are in good condition you can adjust the height of the car with shims.  No need to replace the springs.
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Ron,
>>> I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.
>>> Linda
>>> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>> 
>>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>>> 
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>>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> "Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III, Spritenut
>>> <pinky & bus garage.JPG>
>>> ------------------------
>>> 
>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>> 
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Mon Jul 15 20:15:01 2019
From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howard Collins)
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 22:15:01 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 
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Before going further, it would be worth a look to see if Linda's car already has wedges installed
and oriented to lower the ride height. 

Howard Collins

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 15, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges.  They are designed to lower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" to raise the rear of your car.  They work by changing the angle of the springs in the spring box.  If you put the shim with the thick part at the front of the spring box it raises the car.  If you install the shim with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
> 
> https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges
> 
> Rick
> 
> <image1.jpeg>
> 
> Sent from my keyboard
> 
>> On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.
>> Linda
>> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>>> Linda,
>>> 
>>> Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.  Your car has 1/4 elliptic springs.  If your springs are in good condition you can adjust the height of the car with shims.  No need to replace the springs.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Ron,
>>>> I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.
>>>> Linda
>>>> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>>>> 
>>>>> On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>>> Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------
>>>>> 
>>>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>>> 
>>>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>>>>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>>>>> 
>>>>> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets  http://autox.team.net/archive
>>>>> 
>>>>> Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/grunthaner at gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -- 
>>>> "Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III, Spritenut
>>>> <pinky & bus garage.JPG>
>>>> ------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>> 
>>>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> "Pay if forward" in honor of Frank Clarici III, Spritenut
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jul 16 04:17:30 2019
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 06:17:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 
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Rick,
Thanks I'll orders some : )
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 9:49 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

> Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges.  They are designed to lower
> the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" to
> raise the rear of your car.  They work by changing the angle of the springs
> in the spring box.  If you put the shim with the thick part at the front of
> the spring box it raises the car.  If you install the shim with the thick
> part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
>
> https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges
>
> Rick
>
> [image: image1.jpeg]
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my
> condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard
> has.
> Linda
> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>> Linda,
>>
>> Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.  Your car has
>> 1/4 elliptic springs.  If your springs are in good condition you can adjust
>> the height of the car with shims.  No need to replace the springs.
>>
>>
>> On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Ron,
>> I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank
>> either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can
>> add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track
>> down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.
>> Linda
>> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi
>>> elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on
>>> street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on
>>> my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420
>>> plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers.
>>> ------------------------
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jul 16 04:18:15 2019
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 06:18:15 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 
	=?utf-8?q?2=E2=80=9D_lowered_semi-elliptical_springs?=
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Howard interesting point, I'll investigate before purchasing.
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 10:15 PM Howard Collins <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

> Before going further, it would be worth a look to see if Linda's car
> already has wedges installed
> and oriented to lower the ride height.
>
> Howard Collins
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 15, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges.  They are designed to lower
> the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" to
> raise the rear of your car.  They work by changing the angle of the springs
> in the spring box.  If you put the shim with the thick part at the front of
> the spring box it raises the car.  If you install the shim with the thick
> part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
>
> https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges
>
> Rick
>
> <image1.jpeg>
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my
> condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard
> has.
> Linda
> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>> Linda,
>>
>> Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.  Your car has
>> 1/4 elliptic springs.  If your springs are in good condition you can adjust
>> the height of the car with shims.  No need to replace the springs.
>>
>>
>> On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Ron,
>> I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank
>> either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can
>> add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track
>> down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.
>> Linda
>> 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
>>
>> On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi
>>> elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on
>>> street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on
>>> my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420
>>> plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers.
>>> ------------------------
>>>
>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>>>
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Tue Jul 16 10:19:30 2019
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:19:30 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Double bearing rear hubs
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Time to fit 8 inch drums and not have that equalising bar.  Or modify to
fit.  Over here there's no need for a handbrake on a hillclimb car because
the starter's assistant holds the car with a wedge under one of the back
wheel/tyres.

On Mon, 15 Jul 2019 at 23:08, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Never seen a parking brake on a Spridget with double bearing hubs.  No
> room for the standard mechanism.  Might be easier to engineer something
> that grabs the driveshaft.
>
>
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Jul 15, 2019, at 5:50 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> I'm in the process of upgrading the rear axle in Frank's Midget.   I have
> a set of Winners Circle
> Double bearing hubs.  I need a functional emergency brake for staging at
> hillclimbs.  I see a big problem with the hub interfering with the
> emergency brake equalizing bar and the brake return spring.  I see lots of
> re-engineering to get this all to come together and function.  Anyone go
> through this previously?
> Any constructive input will be well recieved.
> Thank you!
> Chuck
> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Jul 16 13:02:40 2019
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:02:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter - Roll Call
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Just wondering if any of you northeast Spridgeteers are attending this year in Ocean City, N.J.?I'm thinking about going and don't want to be drinking alone.?Howard CollinsVirginia Beach, VA.
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Jul 16 13:27:03 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:27:03 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter - Roll Call
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Wish I could, Howard.   Dodge City is just too danged far away and my car
isn't quite ready yet.....


On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 2:02 PM miniac7--- via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Just wondering if any of you northeast Spridgeteers are attending this
> year in Ocean City, N.J.
>
> I'm thinking about going and don't want to be drinking alone.
>
> Howard Collins
> Virginia Beach, VA.
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From nambour3 at yahoo.com.au  Tue Jul 16 14:16:34 2019
From: nambour3 at yahoo.com.au (Alex Robertson)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:16:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 100, Issue 12
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Hi from Australia, I have double bearing hubs on my car. The standard hand brake fittings all fit in and work correctly. Mine is a 1969 model used on track and for road use. The bearing seals are different from standard though. Cheers from Alex


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? 1. Double bearing rear hubs (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
? 2. Re: Double bearing rear hubs (Rick Fisk)
? 3. Re:? 2? lowered semi-elliptical springs FS (Rick Fisk)
? 4. Re:? 2? lowered semi-elliptical springs FS (Howard Collins)
? 5. Re:? 2? lowered semi-elliptical springs FS (Linda Grunthaner)
? 6. Re:? 2? lowered semi-elliptical springs FS (Linda Grunthaner)
? 7. Re: Double bearing rear hubs (Weslake1330)
 I'm in the process of upgrading the rear axle in Frank's Midget.? ?I have a set of Winners CircleDouble bearing hubs.? I need a functional emergency brake for staging at hillclimbs.? I see a big problem with the hub interfering with the emergency brake equalizing bar and the brake return spring.? I see lots of re-engineering to get this all to come together and function.? Anyone go through this previously?Any constructive input will be well recieved.Thank you!ChuckSent from my LG MobileNever seen a parking brake on a Spridget with double bearing hubs. ?No room for the standard mechanism. ?Might be easier to engineer something that grabs the driveshaft.


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On Jul 15, 2019, at 5:50 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:


 I'm in the process of upgrading the rear axle in Frank's Midget.? ?I have a set of Winners CircleDouble bearing hubs.? I need a functional emergency brake for staging at hillclimbs.? I see a big problem with the hub interfering with the emergency brake equalizing bar and the brake return spring.? I see lots of re-engineering to get this all to come together and function.? Anyone go through this previously?Any constructive input will be well recieved.Thank you!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile

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Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges. ?They are designed to lower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" to raise the rear of your car. ?They work by changing the angle of the springs in the spring box. ?If you put the shim with the thick part at the front of the spring box it raises the car. ?If you install the shim with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges

Rick


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On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:


That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

Linda,
Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.? Your car has 1/4 elliptic springs.? If your springs are in good condition you can adjust the height of the car with shims.? No need to replace the springs.

On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Hi Ron,I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"
On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------

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Before going further, it would be worth a look to see if Linda's car already has wedges installedand oriented to lower the ride height.?
Howard Collins
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 15, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:


 Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges. ?They are designed to lower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" to raise the rear of your car. ?They work by changing the angle of the springs in the spring box. ?If you put the shim with the thick part at the front of the spring box it raises the car. ?If you install the shim with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges

Rick
<image1.jpeg>

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On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:


That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

Linda,
Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.? Your car has 1/4 elliptic springs.? If your springs are in good condition you can adjust the height of the car with shims.? No need to replace the springs.

On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Hi Ron,I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"
On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------

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Rick,Thanks I'll orders some : )Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"
On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 9:49 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges.? They are designed to lower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" to raise the rear of your car.? They work by changing the angle of the springs in the spring box.? If you put the shim with the thick part at the front of the spring box it raises the car.? If you install the shim with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges

Rick


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On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:


That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

Linda,
Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.? Your car has 1/4 elliptic springs.? If your springs are in good condition you can adjust the height of the car with shims.? No need to replace the springs.

On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Hi Ron,I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"
On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------

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Howard interesting point, I'll investigate before purchasing.Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"
On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 10:15 PM Howard Collins <miniac7 at aol.com> wrote:

Before going further, it would be worth a look to see if Linda's car already has wedges installedand oriented to lower the ride height.?
Howard Collins
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 15, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:


Winners Circle in Cincinnati sells the wedges.? They are designed to lower the rear of a Spridget so you would have to install them "backwards" to raise the rear of your car.? They work by changing the angle of the springs in the spring box.? If you put the shim with the thick part at the front of the spring box it raises the car.? If you install the shim with the thick part at the rear of the spring box it lowers the car.
https://www.spridget.com/product-page/lowering-wedges

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On Jul 15, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com> wrote:


That sounds good Rick, who has those shims and I'll send pictures of my condition as I'd like to use mine with new bushings that I believe Gerard has.Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:07 PM Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:

Linda,
Ron's springs are semi elliptic and won't work on your car.? Your car has 1/4 elliptic springs.? If your springs are in good condition you can adjust the height of the car with shims.? No need to replace the springs.

On Jul 6, 2019, at 8:34 AM, Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Hi Ron,I'm actually looking for higher ones for Pinky and back int the day Frank either gave me or suggested I buy a set of leafs at Carlisle and said I can add them to my set on the car now. Could I add them to these or just track down a good original set? I would like to lift Pinky a bit.Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"
On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:28 AM Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Before I send these back, if anyone wants a set of 2? lowered rear semi elliptical springs please let me know. Tom Colby uses these with success on street and race Spridgets and recommended them, but they just won?t work on my hyper low car. $379 pair delivered to Grattan or plus shipping ($420 plus from Moss). I?m sending these back Friday if no takers. ------------------------

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Time to fit 8 inch drums and not have that equalising bar.? Or modify to fit.? Over here there's no need for a handbrake on a hillclimb car because the starter's assistant holds the car with a wedge under one of the back wheel/tyres.??
On Mon, 15 Jul 2019 at 23:08, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Never seen a parking brake on a Spridget with double bearing hubs.? No room for the standard mechanism.? Might be easier to engineer something that grabs the driveshaft.


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On Jul 15, 2019, at 5:50 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:


 I'm in the process of upgrading the rear axle in Frank's Midget.? ?I have a set of Winners CircleDouble bearing hubs.? I need a functional emergency brake for staging at hillclimbs.? I see a big problem with the hub interfering with the emergency brake equalizing bar and the brake return spring.? I see lots of re-engineering to get this all to come together and function.? Anyone go through this previously?Any constructive input will be well recieved.Thank you!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile

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From fogbro1 at comcast.net  Tue Jul 16 14:19:14 2019
From: fogbro1 at comcast.net (EDWARD WOODS)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:19:14 -0400 (EDT)
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Tue Jul 16 17:26:41 2019
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 19:26:41 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter - Roll Call
In-Reply-To: <614070221.1278856.1563303760987@mail.yahoo.com>
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Howard please post the details.
If I am available I'll try and get a group together.
Jim Johnson how's your Spridget coming along?
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 3:02 PM miniac7--- via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Just wondering if any of you northeast Spridgeteers are attending this
> year in Ocean City, N.J.
>
> I'm thinking about going and don't want to be drinking alone.
>
> Howard Collins
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Wed Jul 17 07:26:01 2019
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:26:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter - Roll Call
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Linda,?The event details can be found in the following link:??????? Slideshow 
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From: Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com>
To: Miniac7 at aol.com <miniac7 at aol.com>
Cc: Spridget list <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tue, Jul 16, 2019 7:26 pm
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter - Roll Call

Howard please post the details.If I am available I'll try and get a group together.Jim Johnson how's your Spridget coming along?Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"
On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 3:02 PM miniac7--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Just wondering if any of you northeast Spridgeteers are attending this year in Ocean City, N.J.?I'm thinking about going and don't want to be drinking alone.?Howard CollinsVirginia Beach, VA.------------------------

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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Jul 17 09:34:44 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:34:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter - Roll Call
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Frank isn't finished yet.? Soon.....Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone------ Original message------From: Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets Date: Tue, Jul 16, 2019 6:27 PMTo: Miniac7 at aol.com;Cc: Spridget list;Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Healey Encounter - Roll CallHoward please post the details.If I am available I'll try and get a group together.Jim Johnson how's your Spridget coming along?Linda62 California Sprite "Pinky"On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 3:02 PM miniac7--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

Just wondering if any of you northeast Spridgeteers are attending this year in Ocean City, N.J.

?

I'm thinking about going and don't want to be drinking alone.

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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Wed Jul 17 09:35:46 2019
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:35:46 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Hillclimbs and spridgets
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At our events cars can stage early or late , in most cases , when the driver chooses.Very rarely is the staging level , waiting to inch up to the start line.?? The emergency brake makes it so much easier to sit through staging until you get to The start line!Once at The start line there is an assistant to the starter who does place a wheel chock to keep the car from rolling at the start line.?? ??We use an electric eye as both the start and finish sensors, hence no green flag starts.?? ??Our start line has a red - yellow - green light display to allow the driver to see the green light ( as the red light goes out and the yellow light goes on.) Once the yellow goes out the green illuminates indicating to the driver there is a clear course "GO"!?? ??BUT if for any reason any problem occurs ( incident on course or a timing malfunction) a driver in a staged car can sit for quite a while , waiting for competition to resume.?? ??That is why I'm trying to get a functional emergency brake in the Midget.?? ??I do in fact possess a set of Winners Circle double bearing hubs.?? ??They do appear almost impossible to get a functional emergency brake .?? it's looking like I may need to customize a backing plate and the equalizing bar ( between the 2 shoes ) to generate just enough clearance.More updates to come!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Wed Jul 17 10:18:25 2019
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:18:25 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Spridgeteers
Message-ID: <CABFJSR1RqdfLGQychnT3+WZ96yc+2s3SnTrZZzqqva9FdLVAEw@mail.gmail.com>

Every so often, in this world of forums, Fakebook, and Tweeting presidents,
I take a look at the old Spridget list. Great to see some of the old names
pop up. Makes me feel like I'm back at work looking at a computer screen
and being paid for it. ;-)

John Deikis
*Driving in the past lane!*
JohnsfollyVintageRacing <http://www.johnsfolly.webs.com>
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From rrengineer.mike at att.net  Wed Jul 17 12:56:08 2019
From: rrengineer.mike at att.net (Michael MacLean)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:56:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Spridgeteers
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 Glad to hear you're still around too!Mike MacLean

    On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 9:21:19 AM PDT, JohnD via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 Every so often, in this world of forums, Fakebook, and Tweeting presidents, I take a look at the old Spridget list. Great to see some of the old names pop up. Makes me feel like I'm back at work looking at a computer screen and being paid for it. ;-)
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From 220caribou at gmail.com  Wed Jul 17 13:21:14 2019
From: 220caribou at gmail.com (Mark Haynes)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:21:14 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Wild West OSHIT
Message-ID: <CAMYfP3n-yTyWu55cf0Q5Ugj_Ga8cBwTNOzC+n9bf76Lm0HFB3A@mail.gmail.com>

This weekend there will be four (yes only 4) of us putting the finishing
touches on Jim Johnson's Frank (68 Sprite) We've got a fairly long list of
things to do, but it looks mostly manageable. If anyone is Jonesing for a
road trip with Spridget work involved, you're more than welcome to jump on
in.
We'll be in Jim's garage in Dodge City from Friday until Sunday noon or so,
so come on down (as they used to say) and lend a hand or moral or immoral
support as desired, many hands make light work!
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Jul 17 13:59:52 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:59:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wild West OSHIT
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Thanks for the plug, Mark!!   Most of what's left to do should go pretty
quickly as its all small jobs.  With 4 of us involved we'll use up most of
the space in the garage anyway.  There'll be plenty of cereal malt beverage
and ice cold water too.  I've also lined up a swamp cooler to combat the
heat with.  All are welcome!!  And many thanks for the assistance.  My
problem has been a bad back (spinal stenosis & sciatica) which has limited
my ability to do much in the way of finishing up the car but I CAN furnish
beer and food!!

Cheers!!
Jim

On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 2:22 PM Mark Haynes via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> This weekend there will be four (yes only 4) of us putting the finishing
> touches on Jim Johnson's Frank (68 Sprite) We've got a fairly long list of
> things to do, but it looks mostly manageable. If anyone is Jonesing for a
> road trip with Spridget work involved, you're more than welcome to jump on
> in.
> We'll be in Jim's garage in Dodge City from Friday until Sunday noon or
> so, so come on down (as they used to say) and lend a hand or moral or
> immoral support as desired, many hands make light work!
> Mark Haynes
> It only goes one way- Pay It Forward
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Wed Jul 17 15:42:30 2019
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 22:42:30 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Hillclimbs and spridgets
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I guess you have ruled out your own personal assistant with a wedge?

Do you have the diameter at the rear of the WC hubs and also the distance
from the back of the hub to the brake back plate? Either the WC hubs are
extra thick or the hub is sitting a long way back on the axle shaft.  Do
you have any photos of the exact problem area.

And, the person with no clearance problems - can you post a couple of
photos?

Thanks

On Wed, 17 Jul 2019 at 16:36, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> At our events cars can stage early or late , in most cases , when the
> driver chooses.
> Very rarely is the staging level , waiting to inch up to the start line.
> The emergency brake makes it so much easier to sit through staging until
> you get to The start line!
> Once at The start line there is an assistant to the starter who does place
> a wheel chock to keep the car from rolling at the start line.   We use an
> electric eye as both the start and finish sensors, hence no green flag
> starts.   Our start line has a red - yellow - green light display to allow
> the driver to see the green light ( as the red light goes out and the
> yellow light goes on.) Once the yellow goes out the green illuminates
> indicating to the driver there is a clear course "GO"!
> BUT if for any reason any problem occurs ( incident on course or a timing
> malfunction) a driver i n a staged car can sit for quite a while , waiting
> for competition to resume.   That is why I'm trying to get a functional
> emergency brake in the Midget.
> I do in fact possess a set of Winners Circle double bearing hubs.   They
> do appear almost impossible to get a functional emergency brake .  it's
> looking like I may need to customize a backing plate and the equalizing bar
> ( between the 2 shoes ) to generate just enough clearance.
> More updates to come!
> Chuck
>
>
> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
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From lmacy at mac.com  Wed Jul 17 19:32:32 2019
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:32:32 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Spridgeteers
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John, ya still driving that 3 wheeler?? Or just the red car with the white top?

Larry

? 

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~ douglas rushkoff

> On Jul 17, 2019, at 12:18 PM, JohnD via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Every so often, in this world of forums, Fakebook, and Tweeting presidents, I take a look at the old Spridget list. Great to see some of the old names pop up. Makes me feel like I'm back at work looking at a computer screen and being paid for it. ;-)
> 
> John Deikis
> Driving in the past lane!
> JohnsfollyVintageRacing <http://www.johnsfolly.webs.com/> 
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From froggi60 at gmail.com  Wed Jul 17 20:58:50 2019
From: froggi60 at gmail.com (WFO Herb)
Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:58:50 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Spridgeteers
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Slower minds, bent up fingers but hanging in there and still around.

On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 9:21 AM JohnD via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Every so often, in this world of forums, Fakebook, and Tweeting
> presidents, I take a look at the old Spridget list. Great to see some of
> the old names pop up. Makes me feel like I'm back at work looking at a
> computer screen and being paid for it. ;-)
>
> John Deikis
> *Driving in the past lane!*
> JohnsfollyVintageRacing <http://www.johnsfolly.webs.com>
> ------------------------
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From pvanwig at mac.com  Fri Jul 19 07:59:22 2019
From: pvanwig at mac.com (Paul Van Wig)
Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 06:59:22 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Spridgeteers
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Sill here! Bugeye next on list to get running. The Morris Traveller is fun
to show, and the wifes Metoplitain has an active local club.

Paul Van Wig

Big Bear/Lakewood, CA


On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 7:59 PM WFO Herb via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Slower minds, bent up fingers but hanging in there and still around.
>
> On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 9:21 AM JohnD via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Every so often, in this world of forums, Fakebook, and Tweeting
>> presidents, I take a look at the old Spridget list. Great to see some of
>> the old names pop up. Makes me feel like I'm back at work looking at a
>> computer screen and being paid for it. ;-)
>>
>> John Deikis
>> *Driving in the past lane!*
>> JohnsfollyVintageRacing <http://www.johnsfolly.webs.com>
>> ------------------------
>>
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>>
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From grunthaner at gmail.com  Sat Jul 20 09:05:41 2019
From: grunthaner at gmail.com (Linda Grunthaner)
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 11:05:41 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Wild West OSHIT
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnur64vYa78PjiNKJvnH2Ri3RpvJf4MR11Su_c6DLwx-HNw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMYfP3n-yTyWu55cf0Q5Ugj_Ga8cBwTNOzC+n9bf76Lm0HFB3A@mail.gmail.com>
 <CAJgjnur64vYa78PjiNKJvnH2Ri3RpvJf4MR11Su_c6DLwx-HNw@mail.gmail.com>
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Looking forward to updates boys, I wish I was there to help. Jim I'm sure
you have used everything for your back but wanted to toss out what I use as
I couldn't do anything for 3-4 years in a row so now I use the Ten's unit
on my crappy back and it sure helps. They are cheap too on Amazon. I hope
it helps.
under 30 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NCRE4GO/?coliid=I3E258UVBP8NER&colid=2QF8IP8LHISGJ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Safety Fast,
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"

On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 4:00 PM bmwwxman . via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Thanks for the plug, Mark!!   Most of what's left to do should go pretty
> quickly as its all small jobs.  With 4 of us involved we'll use up most of
> the space in the garage anyway.  There'll be plenty of cereal malt beverage
> and ice cold water too.  I've also lined up a swamp cooler to combat the
> heat with.  All are welcome!!  And many thanks for the assistance.  My
> problem has been a bad back (spinal stenosis & sciatica) which has limited
> my ability to do much in the way of finishing up the car but I CAN furnish
> beer and food!!
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 2:22 PM Mark Haynes via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> This weekend there will be four (yes only 4) of us putting the finishing
>> touches on Jim Johnson's Frank (68 Sprite) We've got a fairly long list of
>> things to do, but it looks mostly manageable. If anyone is Jonesing for a
>> road trip with Spridget work involved, you're more than welcome to jump on
>> in.
>> We'll be in Jim's garage in Dodge City from Friday until Sunday noon or
>> so, so come on down (as they used to say) and lend a hand or moral or
>> immoral support as desired, many hands make light work!
>> Mark Haynes
>> It only goes one way- Pay It Forward
>> ------------------------
>>
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>
>
> --
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> Cheers!!
> Jim Johnson
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> Adjunct Professor
> E-Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.ejssm.org/> - Chair
>
> "Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they
> look forward to the trip."
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Jul 20 16:50:52 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:50:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
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From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:51:31 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Jul 20 16:51:52 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:51:52 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Jul 20 16:53:45 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:53:45 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] WWOSHIT
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuoj1BW9=AzG2_WkWd1StA2qMChwbO3k8EDKgCR=xn_i7Q@mail.gmail.com>

L-R. Greg Gowins, Mark Haynes, Wes....
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Jul 20 16:55:46 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:55:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] WWOSHIT
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuoVJQgewJWuAvrABDdRkA2o+e1eKt1JD=xty1_qtMQDMw@mail.gmail.com>

L-R. Carolyn Johnson, Kathy Orkin, Jack Orkin
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Sat Jul 20 16:56:20 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:56:20 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Sun Jul 21 01:58:41 2019
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2019 08:58:41 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] (no subject)
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I would have liked to have been there with all you guys and gals.

On Sun, 21 Jul 2019 at 01:40, bmwwxman . via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> ------------------------
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From johnsfolly at gmail.com  Sun Jul 21 10:44:52 2019
From: johnsfolly at gmail.com (JohnD)
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2019 12:44:52 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Old Spridgeteers
Message-ID: <CABFJSR0K7AzT4iw63eR_XC8CkrN3i2c_=zwSZ3253e5+dcud-w@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Larry?
The 3-wheeled Honda Big Apple to Big Easy Beater Rally Honda Civic broke in
half a couple of years layer ice racing in northern Michigan. The red/white
hardtop Midget soldiers on into year 20 and will be at the vintage races at
Waterford Hills this weekend.

Jim Johnson? congratulations on getting all that o-shit scraped off of your
garage floor!
JohnD
-- 

*Driving in the past lane!*
JohnsfollyVintageRacing <http://www.johnsfolly.webs.com>
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Mon Jul 22 09:40:29 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:40:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wild WEST O-SHIT IMAGES
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From oldsaabguy at comcast.net  Mon Jul 22 12:57:55 2019
From: oldsaabguy at comcast.net (JMFangio)
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:57:55 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Wild WEST O-SHIT IMAGES
In-Reply-To: <mlordmoshqba0065qpf3h6fq.1563809760614@email.lge.com>
References: <mlordmoshqba0065qpf3h6fq.1563809760614@email.lge.com>
Message-ID: <DFD85809-A2AC-4F46-88C1-EE9403C793A8@comcast.net>

Looks more and more like I might fit in with this group.  How many of you on Crestor and/or Metformin??  ;-)

Great work guys!

Lester



> On Jul 22, 2019, at 10:40 AM, bmwwxman--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone
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> 
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From mdmyersct at gmail.com  Fri Jul 26 13:24:22 2019
From: mdmyersct at gmail.com (Mike Myers)
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:24:22 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy SysAdmin Day 2019
Message-ID: <1A6798BD-6089-4FB2-B3C3-AE6F8E36F87E@gmail.com>

A shout out to Mark - we appreciate all of your hard work to keep the lists up and running!

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From miniac7 at aol.com  Fri Jul 26 14:58:31 2019
From: miniac7 at aol.com (Howard Collins)
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:58:31 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy SysAdmin Day 2019
In-Reply-To: <1A6798BD-6089-4FB2-B3C3-AE6F8E36F87E@gmail.com>
References: <1A6798BD-6089-4FB2-B3C3-AE6F8E36F87E@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <65B62601-283F-4F1C-8B2A-426BDBCA5061@aol.com>

Well said!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 26, 2019, at 3:24 PM, Mike Myers via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> A shout out to Mark - we appreciate all of your hard work to keep the lists up and running!
> 
> <Image-1.png>
> 
> ------------------------
> 
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> 
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From mark at bradakis.com  Fri Jul 26 15:13:02 2019
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:13:02 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] Happy SysAdmin Day 2019
In-Reply-To: <1A6798BD-6089-4FB2-B3C3-AE6F8E36F87E@gmail.com>
References: <1A6798BD-6089-4FB2-B3C3-AE6F8E36F87E@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9e89805b-44d8-36e5-dd5e-975c4cf11071@bradakis.com>

On 7/26/19 1:24 PM, Mike Myers via Spridgets wrote:
> A shout out to Mark - we appreciate all of your hard work to keep the lists up and running!
>

Thanks for the mention!? If you need a shipping address for the 
champagne and caviar, let me know.

Actually I'm more of a beer and pork rinds kind of guy, but I do host a 
list called single-malt at autox.team.net which rarely sees any traffic.? 
So it goes.

mjb, overpaid and underworked TeamNet admin since 1991/



From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Sat Jul 27 06:11:17 2019
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:11:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Fw: Rear brake backing plate mods?
Message-ID: <cf6opps2i10vig8ru8ab3gih.1564229381946@email.lge.com>


    I'm changing the rear brake backing plates on Frank's Midget to acomodate double bearing rear hubs.????Before I start any reassembly of the components I have a question of one backing plate modification I am not finding any information.?? ??My bugeye has some rather interesting modifications to it's backing plates for cooling / ventilation .?? ??literally a couple big holes that are drilled and die ground out.?? ??Those are early backing plates and that car has ceremetallic ( real early 1960's linings that look to more like sintered iron than any linings most would recognise today) racing brake shoes.?? Frank's Midget obviously is using the later type rear brake backing plates.?? Here's my question.?? ??Does anyone have pictures of a modified backing plate or some internet refrence I may have missed that would indicate modifications that do not structurally compromise the backing plate??? Yes the old fashioned way would be to drill a zillion holes and Swiss cheese the living daylights out of the pieces to make them lighter.?? ??I just figured some strategic opened areas or drilled holes would allow for cooling without offering areas for gravel & dirt to get in would be in order .Thank you for any input!ChuckSent from my LG Mobile


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From ridleymj at brant.net  Sat Jul 27 14:25:57 2019
From: ridleymj at brant.net (Martyn Ridley)
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 16:25:57 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] electric tach problem
Message-ID: <86e63975-c7c0-f25d-4309-cd6369c4ea5e@brant.net>

Have any of you experienced this? You turn on the ignition and after a 
few seconds the tach jumps to 2500 rpm. Works fine otherwise.

Suggestions etc. please.

Cheers,

Martyn


From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Jul 30 05:45:58 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:45:58 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
In-Reply-To: <C117E029-62F5-4948-A264-2885B8494DFF@chartermi.net>
References: <1311745213.425077.1561815414447.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1311745213.425077.1561815414447@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1562084478.r3ye1d4l9coow04k@webmail.hosting.earthlink.net>
 <C117E029-62F5-4948-A264-2885B8494DFF@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <7FE92853-100B-4AEB-8336-D15502FAFCAC@chartermi.net>

Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is dry.  Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!  No oil on the bottom of the car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire weekend.  Woohoo!  Thank you Paul.  Say hi to Frank for us.

Rick 

Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
> 
> Terry,
> 
> Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below.
> 
> I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method, we'll see how well it works.
> 
> Rick
> 
> Sent from my keyboard
> 


From jeffsbugeye at gmail.com  Tue Jul 30 11:45:42 2019
From: jeffsbugeye at gmail.com (Jeff Kelly)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:45:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
Message-ID: <5d40824d.1c69fb81.b68db.bf34@mx.google.com>

Rick, I've heard many times about Paul A's rear seal fix.? Where do I find the process? I want to try it.?

Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
On Jul 30, 2019 6:45 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is dry.? Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!? No oil on the bottom of the car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire weekend.? Woohoo!? Thank you Paul.? Say hi to Frank for us. 
>
> Rick 
>
> Sent from my keyboard 
>
> > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote: 
> > 
> > Terry, 
> > 
> > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series engines.? There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.? Moss kit photo below. 
> > 
> > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method, we'll see how well it works. 
> > 
> > Rick 
> > 
> > Sent from my keyboard 
> > 
>
> ------------------------ 
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net 
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html 
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75 
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Tue Jul 30 12:49:53 2019
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:49:53 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
In-Reply-To: <7FE92853-100B-4AEB-8336-D15502FAFCAC@chartermi.net>
References: <1311745213.425077.1561815414447.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1311745213.425077.1561815414447@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1562084478.r3ye1d4l9coow04k@webmail.hosting.earthlink.net>
 <C117E029-62F5-4948-A264-2885B8494DFF@chartermi.net>
 <7FE92853-100B-4AEB-8336-D15502FAFCAC@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1UssuYZpyTrnE=VsQSuNkC=BZ=FQZWLjfQ0C3vUMZmffA@mail.gmail.com>

Yeah but won't the floor pan rust now? Just saying!

On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 12:46, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is dry.
> Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!  No oil on the bottom of the car and
> didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire weekend.
> Woohoo!  Thank you Paul.  Say hi to Frank for us.
>
> Rick
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
> >
> > Terry,
> >
> > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series
> engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll
> cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below.
> >
> > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method,
> we'll see how well it works.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > Sent from my keyboard
> >
>
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Jul 30 13:07:11 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:07:11 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
In-Reply-To: <CAMhoh1UssuYZpyTrnE=VsQSuNkC=BZ=FQZWLjfQ0C3vUMZmffA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1311745213.425077.1561815414447.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1311745213.425077.1561815414447@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1562084478.r3ye1d4l9coow04k@webmail.hosting.earthlink.net>
 <C117E029-62F5-4948-A264-2885B8494DFF@chartermi.net>
 <7FE92853-100B-4AEB-8336-D15502FAFCAC@chartermi.net>
 <CAMhoh1UssuYZpyTrnE=VsQSuNkC=BZ=FQZWLjfQ0C3vUMZmffA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F5E45E5B-DC5D-4B6E-95B4-831213E3239C@chartermi.net>

Before the fix it was leaking about a quart and a half every race session, so all of the underbody is well soaked.  :-)



Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 30, 2019, at 2:49 PM, Weslake1330 <weslake1330 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Yeah but won't the floor pan rust now? Just saying!
> 
>> On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 12:46, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is dry.  Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!  No oil on the bottom of the car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire weekend.  Woohoo!  Thank you Paul.  Say hi to Frank for us.
>> 
>> Rick 
>> 
>> Sent from my keyboard
>> 
>> > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
>> > 
>> > Terry,
>> > 
>> > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below.
>> > 
>> > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method, we'll see how well it works.
>> > 
>> > Rick
>> > 
>> > Sent from my keyboard
>> > 
>> 
>> ------------------------
>> 
>> spridgets at autox.team.net
>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
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From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Tue Jul 30 13:09:32 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman .)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:09:32 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
In-Reply-To: <5d40824d.1c69fb81.b68db.bf34@mx.google.com>
References: <5d40824d.1c69fb81.b68db.bf34@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CAJgjnuovHeJ-7kOkr5=S86Vm-pVxJ1pvsTAMw2m9ECk-7RvaDg@mail.gmail.com>

I used to have the instructions sent to me by Paul.  I'll look around for
them.  Also, Peter Caldwell has done
a few of these and may have some input for you if you call him.


On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 12:46 PM Jeff Kelly via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Rick, I've heard many times about Paul A's rear seal fix.  Where do I find
> the process? I want to try it.
>
> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
> On Jul 30, 2019 6:45 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is
> dry.  Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!  No oil on the bottom of the
> car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire
> weekend.  Woohoo!  Thank you Paul.  Say hi to Frank for us.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > Sent from my keyboard
> >
> > > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > Terry,
> > >
> > > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series
> engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll
> cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below.
> > >
> > > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson
> method, we'll see how well it works.
> > >
> > > Rick
> > >
> > > Sent from my keyboard
> > >
> >
> > ------------------------
> >
> > spridgets at autox.team.net
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation: $12.75
> >
> > Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets
> http://autox.team.net/archive
> >
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> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/jeffsbugeye at gmail.com
> ------------------------
>
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>
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-- 
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Cheers!!
Jim Johnson
UHI Aviation Meteorology <https://www.facebook.com/MET105/?ref=bookmarks>
Adjunct Professor
E-Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology <http://www.ejssm.org/> - Chair

"Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Jul 30 13:13:30 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:13:30 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
In-Reply-To: <CAJgjnuovHeJ-7kOkr5=S86Vm-pVxJ1pvsTAMw2m9ECk-7RvaDg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5d40824d.1c69fb81.b68db.bf34@mx.google.com>
 <CAJgjnuovHeJ-7kOkr5=S86Vm-pVxJ1pvsTAMw2m9ECk-7RvaDg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CF49B9F2-62F1-4B4C-B718-A054BCD770B5@chartermi.net>

The instructions are available on the Spridgetguru website.  The "guru" doesn't think it's a good fix, but it works for me.     :-)

Rick

http://www.spridgetguru.com/TA0067.html


Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 30, 2019, at 3:09 PM, bmwwxman . via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> I used to have the instructions sent to me by Paul.  I'll look around for them.  Also, Peter Caldwell has done
> a few of these and may have some input for you if you call him.
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 12:46 PM Jeff Kelly via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Rick, I've heard many times about Paul A's rear seal fix.  Where do I find the process? I want to try it. 
>> 
>> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
>> On Jul 30, 2019 6:45 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> >
>> > Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is dry.  Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!  No oil on the bottom of the car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire weekend.  Woohoo!  Thank you Paul.  Say hi to Frank for us. 
>> >
>> > Rick 
>> >
>> > Sent from my keyboard 
>> >
>> > > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote: 
>> > > 
>> > > Terry, 
>> > > 
>> > > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below. 
>> > > 
>> > > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method, we'll see how well it works. 
>> > > 
>> > > Rick 
>> > > 
>> > > Sent from my keyboard 
>> > > 
>> >
>> > ------------------------ 
>> >
>> > spridgets at autox.team.net 
>> >
>> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html 
>> > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 
>> >
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>> >
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>> ------------------------
>> 
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>> 
>> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
>> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
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>> 
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> 
> 
> -- 
> -- 
> Cheers!!
> Jim Johnson
> UHI Aviation Meteorology  Adjunct Professor
> E-Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology - Chair
> 
> "Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip." 
> Winston Churchill
> 
> ------------------------
> 
> spridgets at autox.team.net
> 
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From cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com  Tue Jul 30 19:09:13 2019
From: cosmicmag1380 at gmail.com (CosmicMag1380)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:09:13 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
In-Reply-To: <5d40824d.1c69fb81.b68db.bf34@mx.google.com>
References: <5d40824d.1c69fb81.b68db.bf34@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CA+Xq+0x=yJ9Kj8Q+y-LAn1HjwrxuG-9SkoOd_GHDdQExXD94pA@mail.gmail.com>

Doesn't Gerard have a seal kit based on Paul's fix?

On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 1:46 PM Jeff Kelly via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Rick, I've heard many times about Paul A's rear seal fix.  Where do I find
> the process? I want to try it.
>
> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
> On Jul 30, 2019 6:45 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is
> dry.  Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!  No oil on the bottom of the
> car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire
> weekend.  Woohoo!  Thank you Paul.  Say hi to Frank for us.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > Sent from my keyboard
> >
> > > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > Terry,
> > >
> > > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series
> engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll
> cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below.
> > >
> > > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson
> method, we'll see how well it works.
> > >
> > > Rick
> > >
> > > Sent from my keyboard
> > >
> >
> > ------------------------
> >
> > spridgets at autox.team.net
> >
> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> > Suggested annual donation: $12.75
> >
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> http://autox.team.net/archive
> >
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> ------------------------
>
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>
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Jul 30 19:36:42 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:36:42 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
In-Reply-To: <CA+Xq+0x=yJ9Kj8Q+y-LAn1HjwrxuG-9SkoOd_GHDdQExXD94pA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <5d40824d.1c69fb81.b68db.bf34@mx.google.com>
 <CA+Xq+0x=yJ9Kj8Q+y-LAn1HjwrxuG-9SkoOd_GHDdQExXD94pA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0CC46A3C-43A2-4E78-BDC4-F534569F8D9F@chartermi.net>

Hi Kent,

No, Gerard's seal kit is very different.  It's a complete package that mounts a traditional  lipped oil seal on the crank flange. It does include a new crescent piece.  I've read that it's the only lip seal kit out there that actually works.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 30, 2019, at 9:09 PM, CosmicMag1380 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Doesn't Gerard have a seal kit based on Paul's fix?
> 
>> On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 1:46 PM Jeff Kelly via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Rick, I've heard many times about Paul A's rear seal fix.  Where do I find the process? I want to try it. 
>> 
>> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
>> On Jul 30, 2019 6:45 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> >
>> > Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is dry.  Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!  No oil on the bottom of the car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire weekend.  Woohoo!  Thank you Paul.  Say hi to Frank for us. 
>> >
>> > Rick 
>> >
>> > Sent from my keyboard 
>> >
>> > > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote: 
>> > > 
>> > > Terry, 
>> > > 
>> > > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below. 
>> > > 
>> > > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method, we'll see how well it works. 
>> > > 
>> > > Rick 
>> > > 
>> > > Sent from my keyboard 
>> > > 
>> >
>> > ------------------------ 
>> >
>> > spridgets at autox.team.net 
>> >
>> > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html 
>> > Suggested annual donation: $12.75 
>> >
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>> ------------------------
>> 
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> 
> 
> -- 
> Kent
> 1960 Bugeye
> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
> 2017 Home built shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
>  
> 
> ------------------------
> 
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> 
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From soavero at yahoo.com  Wed Jul 31 05:54:18 2019
From: soavero at yahoo.com (Ron Soave)
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:54:18 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
In-Reply-To: <0CC46A3C-43A2-4E78-BDC4-F534569F8D9F@chartermi.net>
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 <CA+Xq+0x=yJ9Kj8Q+y-LAn1HjwrxuG-9SkoOd_GHDdQExXD94pA@mail.gmail.com>
 <0CC46A3C-43A2-4E78-BDC4-F534569F8D9F@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <BD4A10DE-6C69-4598-AAB6-1D2FCF961432@yahoo.com>

No disrespect to Gerard, but the MED kit works perfectly. Paul?s never let me down, either. 

Ron Soave

> On Jul 30, 2019, at 8:36 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Kent,
> 
> No, Gerard's seal kit is very different.  It's a complete package that mounts a traditional  lipped oil seal on the crank flange. It does include a new crescent piece.  I've read that it's the only lip seal kit out there that actually works.
> 
> Rick
> 
> Sent from my keyboard
> 
>> On Jul 30, 2019, at 9:09 PM, CosmicMag1380 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Doesn't Gerard have a seal kit based on Paul's fix?
>> 
>>> On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 1:46 PM Jeff Kelly via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> Rick, I've heard many times about Paul A's rear seal fix.  Where do I find the process? I want to try it. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
>>> On Jul 30, 2019 6:45 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is dry.  Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!  No oil on the bottom of the car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire weekend.  Woohoo!  Thank you Paul.  Say hi to Frank for us. 
>>> >
>>> > Rick 
>>> >
>>> > Sent from my keyboard 
>>> >
>>> > > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote: 
>>> > > 
>>> > > Terry, 
>>> > > 
>>> > > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below. 
>>> > > 
>>> > > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method, we'll see how well it works. 
>>> > > 
>>> > > Rick 
>>> > > 
>>> > > Sent from my keyboard 
>>> > > 
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>> 
>> -- 
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>> 1960 Bugeye
>> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>> 2017 Home built shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
>>  
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Jul 31 06:54:02 2019
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:54:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
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Message-ID: <38F47CD5-53C4-47F7-A6EC-EF4D5CC1E698@chartermi.net>

Ron,

The MED kit looks great and the price is amazingly low.  Because of it's design I'm sure it works very well.  But installation is beyond the average home mechanic.  The MED kit requires very precise machining, drilling, and thread tapping on the rear main bearing cap.  Gerard's kit bolts on using existing bolt holes.  Even I could do it (if I could afford it).    :-)

See you at Grattan.

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

> On Jul 31, 2019, at 7:54 AM, Ron Soave <soavero at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> No disrespect to Gerard, but the MED kit works perfectly. Paul?s never let me down, either. 
> 
> Ron Soave
> 
>> On Jul 30, 2019, at 8:36 PM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Kent,
>> 
>> No, Gerard's seal kit is very different.  It's a complete package that mounts a traditional  lipped oil seal on the crank flange. It does include a new crescent piece.  I've read that it's the only lip seal kit out there that actually works.
>> 
>> Rick
>> 
>> Sent from my keyboard
>> 
>>> On Jul 30, 2019, at 9:09 PM, CosmicMag1380 via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Doesn't Gerard have a seal kit based on Paul's fix?
>>> 
>>>> On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 1:46 PM Jeff Kelly via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> Rick, I've heard many times about Paul A's rear seal fix.  Where do I find the process? I want to try it. 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
>>>> On Jul 30, 2019 6:45 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is dry.  Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!  No oil on the bottom of the car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire weekend.  Woohoo!  Thank you Paul.  Say hi to Frank for us. 
>>>> >
>>>> > Rick 
>>>> >
>>>> > Sent from my keyboard 
>>>> >
>>>> > > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote: 
>>>> > > 
>>>> > > Terry, 
>>>> > > 
>>>> > > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series engines.  There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.  Moss kit photo below. 
>>>> > > 
>>>> > > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method, we'll see how well it works. 
>>>> > > 
>>>> > > Rick 
>>>> > > 
>>>> > > Sent from my keyboard 
>>>> > > 
>>>> >
>>>> > ------------------------ 
>>>> >
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>>>> >
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> Kent
>>> 1960 Bugeye
>>> 1983 Garage full of spridget parts!
>>> 2017 Home built shed full of excess spridget parts!!!
>>>  
>>> 
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From Zormecteon at comcast.net  Wed Jul 31 07:55:16 2019
From: Zormecteon at comcast.net (Bill L.)
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 06:55:16 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Paul 'A's real seal kit
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Hello Jeff,


  Somewhere in my pile of stuff I have the what may well be the LAST
  of the kits Paul made. It was one of two in his garage when we
  cleared it out after he passed away. .. complete with the tube of JB
  Weld.

  Now if I could only get to that area of the garage and hunt for it.


-- 
Best regards,
 Bill                            mailto:Zormecteon at comcast.net


From bmwwxman at gmail.com  Wed Jul 31 09:46:29 2019
From: bmwwxman at gmail.com (bmwwxman at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:46:29 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 Sebring
Message-ID: <l8fo8evkmcc20jqah188j28h.1564587940091@email.lge.com>

Gerard kit is nothing like Paul's.Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone------ Original message------From: CosmicMag1380 via SpridgetsDate: Tue, Jul 30, 2019 8:09 PMTo: Spridgets;Cc: Subject:Re: [Spridgets] Sprites for 1963 SebringDoesn't Gerard have a seal kit based on Paul's fix?On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 1:46 PM Jeff Kelly via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:Rick, I've heard many times about Paul A's rear seal fix.? Where do I find the process? I want to try it.?

Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
On Jul 30, 2019 6:45 AM, Rick Fisk via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Three days of racing at Waterford Hills and the bottom of my car is dry.? Paul Ageirsson's rear seal fix works!? No oil on the bottom of the car and didn't have to add any to the engine throughout the entire weekend.? Woohoo!? Thank you Paul.? Say hi to Frank for us. 
>
> Rick 
>
> Sent from my keyboard 
>
> > On Jul 7, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote: 
> > 
> > Terry, 
> > 
> > Don't know of anyone selling new rear scroll covers for the A-series engines.? There are some rear seal kits available that include the scroll cover, but the sellers don't list parts separately.? Moss kit photo below. 
> > 
> > I just repaired a damaged scroll cover using the Paul Ageirsson method, we'll see how well it works. 
> > 
> > Rick 
> > 
> > Sent from my keyboard 
> > 
>
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