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61. Re: Heater Control Valves (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 18:54:19 +0100
Just checked out my (UK spec) 1978 1500. The heater circuit seems to have little to do with the circulation of water to the block or head and I can see no way that it should effect the cooling effect
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00238.html (9,962 bytes)

62. Re: Heater Control Valves (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 20:24:30 +0100
Yep, realised that after I had sent my message about 1500's heaters. That's what comes of reading a long E-mail list from the wrong end ! Sorry all ! Guy -- Original Message -- From: Hanna, Mark <mha
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00244.html (10,420 bytes)

63. Re: Brakes / no brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 20:28:26 +0100
Hey, Could this be related to too much run out on the front disks ? Guy (replying to my own postings !!!) recommended
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00246.html (8,357 bytes)

64. Re: Brakes / no brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 17:55:45 +0100
I doubt if it is caused by excessive run-out, it has new front hub bearings, but I will check that. It has new brake components throughout (including disks) The only re-used parts are the M/C which I
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00309.html (10,207 bytes)

65. Re: Squeaky Front Suspension (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 09:27:20 +0100
I keep mine quiet with WD 40, but does need re-doing fairly often in dry weather Guy <<Listening, it seems to come from the inner a-arm <<bushing area. Is there something I can spray in there that w
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00432.html (8,313 bytes)

66. Re: sprites upside down (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 09:24:05 +0100
Just maybe there is a link here with messages about the best tyre sizes? If you increase the grip between tyre and road, you increase cornering speed, and the likelyhood that the cornering forces wil
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00433.html (9,722 bytes)

67. real- British cars (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 20:32:32 +0100
TVR, and now manufacturing their own engine as an alternative to Ford or Buick Guy
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00947.html (7,450 bytes)

68. Diagnosis ? (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 20:51:50 +0100
1978, 1500 Midget. Blown head gasket last week. (between #3 and#4, not leaking into either water jacket or oil ways) Drove home 4 miles on 2 cylinders, with 2 "lazy" cylinders, firing but no power. R
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01313.html (7,528 bytes)

69. Re: Diagnosis ? (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 17:32:56 +0100
Now that has got me thinking .... but if the valve isn't opening up fully would that produce a lower compression reading? and what about the noise ?? Guy
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01377.html (7,240 bytes)

70. Re: Diagnosis ? (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 17:33:44 +0100
When I said that the comp test measure were taken "wet" I meant with oil added to the cylinders. I was trying to eliminate cylinder wear, so I gues the lower comp. on #3 is due to the valve? What I
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01378.html (7,593 bytes)

71. Re: My Daughter, My Sprite (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 06:29:11 +0100
Frank, that's great ! How do you cope with the insurance ?? Over in the UK insurance for drivers under 21 are just about impossible for anything other than a standard eurobox. My youngest daughter is
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01470.html (9,076 bytes)

72. Re: Sealing frame members (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 20:50:38 +0100
Cat Juice then frame seems
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01520.html (8,839 bytes)

73. Re: My Daughter, My Sprite (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 20:51:13 +0100
Thanks for advice. My own insurance is through the MGOwnersClub, but they won't put my daughter onto an MG discounted policy until she is over 21. I will try the MG Car Club for a quote. If not I ma
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01521.html (10,564 bytes)

74. Re: Sealing frame members (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 06:35:40 +0100
OK, so if not cat juice, then try waxoyl Waxoly makers claim that the fluid "creeps" into seams when still fairly liquid, and then semi-hardens as the volatile stuff evaporates off. In a damp climate
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01621.html (8,949 bytes)

75. Re: Timing Chain Noise? (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 06:51:52 +0100
If you can get hold of a doctor's stethescope it is amazing how well you can pin-point the source of noises of this sort. If not, try "listening" with a metal rod to various (static) parts of the eng
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00505.html (8,131 bytes)

76. Re: OUCH! (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 21:48:24 +0100
On the later sprites, and I assume yours is the same, if you take off the door lining you get access to the bolts which fix the door to the hinges. The bolt holes are slotted and you can adjust the
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00641.html (9,404 bytes)

77. Re: Spridgets (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 22:01:33 +0100
There used to be a well known Sprite & Midget parts supplier in the UK called "Spridgebits" Don't know if they thought of Spridets first or whether they adapted the name for their company Guy --Origi
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00848.html (9,715 bytes)

78. Re: Privatization-NOT (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 21:23:41 +0100
Had you folks who are so fascinated with the relative merits of mailing systems considered setting up a new dedicated list ? There seems to be enough interest to warrant it ! I'm begining to catch a
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01021.html (14,768 bytes)

79. Diffs. (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 08:20:34 +0100
Oh, Great List Knowledge, The diff on my 1500 has a fair amount of backlash, and this talk of broken halfshafts is beginning to get to me. I have had one break before. If worn diffs add to the risk .
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01318.html (7,751 bytes)

80. Re: 1500 engines (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 08:03:37 +0100
I agree with Adrian, This is basically a sound engine if carefully assembled, but I guess most engines will fail at some time if not put together properly. Having said that I have had head gaskets b
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01319.html (8,547 bytes)

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