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101. Re: Top Again and Again (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 17:09:50 -0500; Mark, the best way to attach the top to the header rail is to stretch the material over the front edge of the rail and mark the position of the edge on the top material with chalk. It helps to have s; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01316.html (9,111 bytes)
102. Re: Little Task? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 18:57:36 -0500; No, but I have coated the floor AFTER painting with a medium coat of asphalt roofing cement, ensuring complete coverage, and overlayed that with 30# roofing felt. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Mid; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01322.html (8,323 bytes)
103. Re: Little Task? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 20:16:30 -0500; I did this mostly for future protection against rust, although it has significantly quieted my Midget. The roofing cement/roofing felt sort of duplicates what the factory installed, although whatever; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01327.html (8,595 bytes)
104. Re: A funny rain story (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 21:53:18 -0500; I have, lots of times. Many people criticize Lucas, but I think they had some pretty smart engineers. It's easy to design something that works ALL the time, or something that NEVER works. But it take; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01332.html (7,275 bytes)
105. Fw: Need a Sprite Expert (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 22:49:44 -0500; Forwarded to spridgets@autox.team.net, the cyber-home of the Sprites. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" '66 BJ8 HBJ8L/36666 "TARHEELY" '63 BJ7 HBJ7L/20111 "HEALEYUM" "It; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01335.html (7,976 bytes)
106. Re: The Avengermobile (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Dec 1998 15:58:15 -0500; Steed drove an old Bentley of the Speed Six variety during the two seasons with Mrs. Peel. She drove a light-colored Lotus Elan. In the color episodes of Mrs. Peel's second season, the car was a ligh; /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00262.html (10,213 bytes)
107. Re: stamping commission # plates (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 17:40:38 -0500; If you would go so far as to ship the plate overseas for stamping, Clarke Spares and Restorations, 90 West Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 provides this service. They require proof of ownership (th; /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00421.html (8,199 bytes)
108. Re: copper vs. steel (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 09:45:06 -0500; Back in the days when our British cars were just everyday cars, and were driven in the snow and salt of the winter, I suppose rusting out of the brake and fuel lines was a problem. How many of the ca; /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00437.html (10,163 bytes)
109. Re: Thread size help please !! (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 18:06:20 -0500; The screws are #6-32 threads on my '73 Midget. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" "It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool than to speak, and remove all dou; /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00645.html (8,297 bytes)
110. Re: El Nino ? (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 18:53:59 -0500; Sorry to hear that. It's about 70 - 75 degrees F here in eastern N.C. My cars cool off, but they don't ever sleep. Happy Holidays, everybody! Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO; /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00673.html (7,742 bytes)
111. Registries (was Re: also in British Car) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 22:00:52 -0500; The car you end up with is whatever you say it is and can convince your state DMV to issue (or recognize) a title for. You haven't created a new car, but you HAVE eliminated one of the original VIN n; /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00683.html (9,460 bytes)
112. Re: ...and a heater matrix question (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1998 16:45:05 -0500; I have a spare heater box out of a '72 Midget. The center-to-center distance between the inlet and outlet of the matrix is 1-1/4 inches (31.75 mm) Stay warm! Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget; /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00797.html (7,927 bytes)
113. Re: Need Painting advice (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 18:06:25 -0500; I used a PPG acrylic lacquer basecoat/clear coat on my Midget. You do not have to buff the basecoat, since the shine and depth comes from the clearcoat anyway. After polishing the clearcoat, the pai; /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00292.html (8,170 bytes)
114. Re: Starter Malfunction (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 14:18:45 -0500; Sometimes the starter pinion gear sticks on the shaft so that it doesn't move into contact with the flywheel when the starter turns. You may have some slight corrosion or contamination making it sti; /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00664.html (8,589 bytes)
115. Re: windshield replacement (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Thu, 1 Oct 1998 19:41:34 -0400; The problem I had was with trying to install the glass back into the four frame pieces with a new glazing rubber around the glass. The four pieces of the frame screw together through angle brackets i; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00039.html (9,270 bytes)
116. Re: True or False (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1998 20:04:21 -0400; I don't know about MGBs personally, but since you posted to the spridgets list, too, I'll answer. In 40,000 miles over the last 10 years, my Midget has never, ever, broken down and left me stranded.; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00109.html (8,301 bytes)
117. Re: Engine paint (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1998 18:54:37 -0400; I used Plastikote Engine Enamel (I get it in aerosol cans at my local parts store) on my engine parts. It doesn't need a primer and dries quickly. On smaller parts like the valve cover, it makes a v; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00258.html (7,940 bytes)
118. Fw: Oven Baking Wheels (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 19:29:06 -0400; that cleaner off (_o____o_)....; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00292.html (9,823 bytes)
119. Re: Strange rattle -- solved (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 16:25:56 -0400; I would bet it didn't fail in shear, but in fatigue, from the vibration of the engine and the cyclic inertia loads applied to the bolt by the air cleaners in response to the vibration -- particularl; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00426.html (8,271 bytes)
120. Question about whitewalls -- no LBC content (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 18:51:30 -0400; I have been asked to pose the following question for a friend: Does anyone know where one could get portable whitewalls for a Volkswagen-size R15 tire? I have contacted Coker Tire, and they said the; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00435.html (7,752 bytes)

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