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61. Re: SU's vs Webers when converting a rubbernose (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 13:44:26 -0800; Don't worry Rick, I didn't take it as a flame. I do think there has been enough of this topic though! As a matter of course, I always use a rolling road dyno after each change - seat of the pants doe; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01488.html (17,077 bytes)
62. Re: Rear Spring Lubricant (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 13:56:51 -0800; I favour any dry lubricant. Powdered graphite will do just fine. Mike; /html/mgs/1998-11/msg01492.html (7,267 bytes)
63. Re: Tree sap on paint (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:02:58 -0700; Kerosene (Paraffin for UK) is terrific for road tar and doesn't harm paint at all. It is worth a try on the tree sap. Mike paint thinner paint; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00298.html (8,901 bytes)
64. Re: ITD Midget update (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1998 10:30:09 -0700; On the racetrack, I use a 3.7 or 3.9 diff most of the time. On a really track I'd use a 4.2. Most common is 3.9 Now with a standard 1275, I'd move it back one so the probable range would be 3.9 - 4.5; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00375.html (7,442 bytes)
65. Re: Starter Problem (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:44:33 -0700; Sounds like a bad ground. Make sure you have a nice big earth cable mounted from the engine to the bodywork and that the connection is clean and secure. I actually have two earth straps - 1 from top; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00582.html (7,451 bytes)
66. Re: differential problem (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 07:59:28 -0700; Actually, even though the hole is bigger than a 3/8 ratchet, it works just fine. I have a "proper" tool, but have happily and successfully use the 3/8 drive 40 or 50 times (yes I change diffs a *lot*; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00728.html (9,202 bytes)
67. Re: differential problem (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:55:40 -0700; It does seem too small, but it doesn't allow a complete rotation and thus does work - at least on a spridget. Mike just spridget; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00738.html (10,358 bytes)
68. Re: differential problem (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 16:41:19 -0700; I'm not saying it didn't work for Trevor, I'm just saying it has never failed for me. YUMMY Mike --Original Message-- From: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca> To: Mike Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au> Cc:; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00748.html (9,034 bytes)
69. Re: differential problem (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 16:49:39 -0700; I must have either a) been thinking of rear springs b) accidentally hit "change" on the spell checker. Of course(!), I meant spridgets, not springiest! Mike --Original Message-- From: Mike Gigante <; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg00749.html (9,887 bytes)
70. Re: Wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 12:13:59 -0700; You *must* use the spacer and have it torqued up. The arrangement of the spindle and the spacer act as a composite beam with a *much* greater stiffness than the spindle alone. Under this arrangement,; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01110.html (9,165 bytes)
71. Re: Wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 12:15:26 -0700; I've had a kingpin fail in a corner too (on a racetrack). Not nice. mike --Original Message-- From: WSpohn4@aol.com <WSpohn4@aol.com> To: vscjohn@iamerica.net <vscjohn@iamerica.net>; barneymg@ntsourc; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01111.html (7,869 bytes)
72. Re: OFF TOPIC - Photographic Copyright on the WWW (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 18:22:04 -0700; The copyright is retained by the taker of the image, not the owner of the car! In Chris' case it seems they are the one and the same. The commercial site is in breach of copyright if they have used a; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01120.html (9,420 bytes)
73. Re: Ceramic coatings = cooler headers (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 14:22:30 -0800; I have Jet-Hot coating on my headers (race/rally spridget). Yes, it is nice. Yes, it does protect against corrosion. No, it is not a noticeable HP winner. No, you can't touch the headers (the tempera; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01190.html (8,245 bytes)
74. Re: was ceramic coatings (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 09:22:27 -0800; The header wrap is very effective (more effective than the coatings) at reducing engine bay temps. However, if you have mild steel header they'll be rusted out very quickly. The higher operating temp; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01227.html (8,591 bytes)
75. Re: returning member (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 09:35:11 -0800; Welcome back to the list! There were a few listers who publicly wondered what happened to the High Priestess, devotee of the 1100! (one of the few I might add!) Mike; /html/mgs/1998-10/msg01229.html (8,430 bytes)
76. Re: 1974 Midget - New Wishbone & Kingpin (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 17:21:39 -0700; Well, if your lower outer fulcrum pin is near new, and your bushes inner bushes are near new and you've had a new kingpin kit fitted in the recent past, then nothing. If, however, these are of unken; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00453.html (9,115 bytes)
77. Re: MGB Head (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 14:59:23 -0700; Actually, I think Comptune do hot road heads as well. A quick check of the Winner's Circle web site will verify it (or not). Unfortunately there is *no* way to verify that the head is anything in par; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00530.html (8,475 bytes)
78. Re: price check (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 08:07:09 -0700; Surely you don't have to reply seriously to this request! It seems like someone trawling/trolling for flame responses from Sprite enthusiasts. Mike --Original Message-- From: Reid Trummel <rtrummel@s; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00892.html (8,910 bytes)
79. Re: price check (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 20:06:16 -0700; I saw a German movie about a family travelling to the west in a Trabant, but that is the only one I have every seen! Mike it cost know why; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg00932.html (8,869 bytes)
80. Sprite vs Minis - the Annual 'A' series challenge (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 09:54:07 -0700; I thought this might be of some interest, especially with all the FWD vs RWD talk on the MG list. It is a minor variation of an article that was submitted to the AHSDC's club magazine (Goblins' Gazet; /html/mgs/1998-09/msg01078.html (8,990 bytes)

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