- 141. Re: A serious use for one of our favorite Sprite accessories. . . Sorry List! ..... NO LBC Content (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1998 20:27:20 -0000
- a cheap ant roll-over bar can be put together by strapping a cat, feet downwards to the top of the windscreen frame. Also acts as a sun visor. If you cannot obtain a cat, then glue a piece of heavil
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00229.html (10,206 bytes)
- 142. Re: 1974 Midget Fuel Hoses (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1998 20:57:36 -0000
- My '78 Midget has a fabric - type hose about 15" long, but my '70 sprite has a much longer elbow - shaped metal pipe section which the filler cap fits to, and only a short flexible rubber hose conne
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00250.html (9,644 bytes)
- 143. Clutch problem - not disengaging (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1998 20:09:28 -0000
- Now its my turn to have this problem ! Rebuilt engine / clutch / ribcase gearbox on 71 Sprite. New seals in master and clutch cylinders, properly bled but won't disengage clutch enough to get it into
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00263.html (8,742 bytes)
- 144. Re: Clutch problem - not disengaging (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1998 23:56:03 -0000
- I did consider that, but being aware that there was a right way and a wrong way when I assembled it I am pretty sure that I took care to get it right. That's why I was looking for ideas that I can c
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00269.html (9,046 bytes)
- 145. Re: Clutch problem - not disengaging (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 21:43:49 -0000
- Thanks for advice Ulix. As always its the most obvious solution that is the best !! Now why didn't I think of that ?? <ggg> Guy --Original Message-- From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu> To: Gu
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00289.html (10,577 bytes)
- 146. Re: Ideas for quicker engine starting? (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1998 13:23:22 -0000
- If I don't use my '78 Midget for more than a couple of days I get this problem. I think that the cause is that the fuel evaporates (or leaks) out of the carbs. Because this engine has a mechanical f
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00407.html (10,441 bytes)
- 147. Re: Clutch problem - not disengaging (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 21:56:09 -0000
- I got a bit of time this weekend to try sorting out this clutch problem First I tried your idea of the nut behind the push rod. Brilliant! It produced enough movement to disingage the clutch (just)
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00425.html (9,253 bytes)
- 148. Re: Ideas for quicker engine starting? (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 21:30:53 -0000
- I agree with your comments, I think there are likely to be several factors at work. First fill the carb floatchambers (quicker by electric pump) Then build up vacuum to draw the fuel up the jets The
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00426.html (12,825 bytes)
- 149. Re: Front Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 09:12:59 -0000
- I don't have direct experience of this kit but from your description, are you sure that you have been supplied with the correct springs ? They sound way too long or too heavy duty. Did you check the
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00674.html (7,911 bytes)
- 150. Re: Heads off, what next (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 09:14:45 -0000
- Trevor, I agree with you. It is just too easy to spend money. It makes much more sense to pin down the fault first, and THEN spend the cash! Unless of course the intention is to upgrade the engine an
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00829.html (8,977 bytes)
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