[Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 100, Issue 12
Alex Robertson
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Tue Jul 16 14:16:34 MDT 2019
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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Today's Topics:
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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 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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