- 221. Re: A little help... (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 08:34:03 EDT
- << I have a 1968 AH Sprite I am trying to bring back from the dead. Almost everything was missing except the engine and transmission.. >> Now Eric is what I call a REAL optimist! <G> --David C.
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01928.html (7,428 bytes)
- 222. Re: A little help... (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 08:43:39 EDT
- << So I am guessing that one is equal to the coil wire that comes off of it, and goes around clockwise. Then I am guessing that cylinder 1 is the back of the engine and moves forward. Please let me k
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01929.html (8,568 bytes)
- 223. Re: chat? (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 08:44:33 EDT
- << I see that the meeting time is 9-10 pm. Is this east coast, west coast, or my time, CST? Brad >> Eastern time.
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01930.html (7,628 bytes)
- 224. Re: TOWBARS (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 07:16:21 EST
- << My brothers MkIII sprite came with a towbar which, from memory, attaches to the rear spring rear mounts >> Andy: And it towed BACKWARD? You would really have to secure the steering--of course you
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01945.html (7,470 bytes)
- 225. Re: A little help... (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 07:19:57 EST
- << And to David....yes I am an optimist. the guy I bought this little beast from was about to part it out...and even though I am a Big Healey fan...I just couldn't see the death of a great little car
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01946.html (7,859 bytes)
- 226. Re: annual siezed clutch disk to flywheel (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 07:23:10 EST
- << Does anyone know of a way to prevent this annoyance from occurring? >> I drive mine year-round so haven't dealt withthis problem, but I would think that if you get in the car at regular intervals,
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01947.html (7,380 bytes)
- 227. Heater Blower Motor (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 07:27:47 EST
- I have a question regarding the heater blower. On the dash is a 3-way rocker switch for the heater motor. Top position is off, then there is a center and a lower position. When the rocker is clicked
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01948.html (7,100 bytes)
- 228. Re: Valve Adjustments (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 10:54:40 EST
- << but they were relatively quiet before I did the adjusting. Subsequent, I noticed two things: 1. I am getting significantly more tappet noise than before. Not terribly loud, but noticeable. Is this
- /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01953.html (7,653 bytes)
- 229. Re: fate of the hobby (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 06:43:23 EDT
- << I believe things are to be used and enjoyed and touched (respectfully, of course). >> I agree wholeheartedly Peg. While I do appreciate the efforts of those who keep their cares pristeen, new, and
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00006.html (8,080 bytes)
- 230. Re: The Midget has taken up smoking (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 06:44:13 EDT
- << I bet there's not a person on the list that doesn't have a fire extinguisher in their car... right Spridgeteers?!? >> Oops! I should but I don't. --David
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00007.html (7,043 bytes)
- 231. Re: fate of the hobby (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 16:14:26 EDT
- << very rare Alfa sold for $4 million and the person that purchased it said he planned on driving it. >> Betcha he buys Agreed Value Insurance. Otherwise the local State Harm guy will try to deprecia
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00064.html (7,354 bytes)
- 232. Re: So True (No LCB) (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 06:23:19 EDT
- << If there's one thing this nation needs, it's bigger cars. >> Well David--We gotta have something to do with those mounds of recycled Milk jugs and plastic bottles. Maybe a plastic engine too!!!! 8
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00076.html (7,037 bytes)
- 233. Re: oil filters, more (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 16:39:42 EDT
- << looked for one that would be the biggest filter I could use taking into consideration the mounting location which in my case used the standard engine mounted spin on filter. >> Is larger better if
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00122.html (6,901 bytes)
- 234. Re: 1275 Oil Filters OOOps (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 16:44:22 EDT
- << My sincerest apologies. I supplied numbers for the cartridge/element early filters. >> For that I will send you directions to a fishing hole in Minnesota where the fish just jump into your boat! W
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00124.html (7,059 bytes)
- 235. Re: Car problem, and I'm at work (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 16:48:26 EDT
- << At traffic light, still at 2,000. Next stop, it's idling at 3,000 rpm. WHat's happening? >> Tom-- Sometimes the accelerator rod in the driver's footwell gets gunky inside the supports it runs thro
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00126.html (7,699 bytes)
- 236. Re: wooden steering wheel?? - $19,000 bugeye (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 16:49:41 EDT
- << I checked that Wire Wheel website and found a $19,000 bugeye: >> Robert: Betcha he'd take $25,000 for it. Make an offer! 8^) --David C.
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00127.html (7,731 bytes)
- 237. Re: Looking for a running sprite or midget (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 16:54:04 EDT
- << Anybody in the TN area know of anything? >> Robert: Hi there--From East Tennessee! Nothing comes to mind but every once in a while I come by one. Will save your mail and let you know if one pops u
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00128.html (7,659 bytes)
- 238. Re: Diagnosis (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 1999 21:51:51 EDT
- << but the right side seems to scrape on right turns. >> Check the inside of your wheel well--Could be your right tire rubbing when you make a right turn??? Are your tires fatter than stock? --David
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00158.html (7,077 bytes)
- 239. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 16:47:59 EDT
- << Are there any special tools (other than a spring compressor) required to remove the valve keepers (collets)on a 1275 head? >> Nope Ron--That's all I used--just a Spring Compressor. --David
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00207.html (7,699 bytes)
- 240. Re: Leaving the list for a couple months (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 16:51:12 EDT
- << I will be going to Chattanooga, TN for training on my new job >> Jamie: Welcome to Tennessee!! And don't miss the Tennessee Aquarium while you are there! It's great!! --David C.
- /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00209.html (7,328 bytes)
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