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141. Re: Another 1700 Mile Trip (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 12:44:47 -0400; Actually, I don't know yet. I usually get a ticket order form in the mail sometime early in the year that has the complete schedule of events for Watkins Glen. The vintage car races are the final eve; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01006.html (8,074 bytes)
142. Re: Sway bar mounting bolts (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 17:47:35 -0400; Both Grade 5 and Grade 8 fasteners are made of carbon steel, with Grade 5 being specified as "carbon steel", and Grade 8 as "medium carbon steel" ( I don't have the specific composition). Grade 8's; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01087.html (10,688 bytes)
143. Re: Another 1700 Mile Trip (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 18:37:51 -0400; We stayed in motels (I left out of the story the part about how the squeaky bedsprings in the adjacent room kept us awake one night ;-). We are picnickers more than campers, so we had to find room fo; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01088.html (8,888 bytes)
144. Re: Several things, I'm afraid (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 17:48:06 -0400; The seat bottom foam just sits on the webbing, and can be removed when the C-clips holding the seat bottom upholstery to the frame are removed. The upholstery on the Midget seats is particularly eas; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01115.html (10,478 bytes)
145. Re: Stereing wheel (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 19:34:44 -0400; The steering wheel in my Midget was also rusty when I rescued the car from its resting place. I used fine sandpaper on the spokes to remove the rust, then polished it and used clear engine enamel to; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01119.html (8,044 bytes)
146. Two More for Sprite Heaven (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 21:34:46 -0400; While tooling around on some back roads last weekend, about 25 miles from home in the middle of nowhere, I spied two 1275 Sprites parked nose to tail outside a country body shop. Stopped to look at t; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01124.html (7,552 bytes)
147. Re: Several things, I'm afraid (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 17:11:15 -0400; Yes, I tried that method, but found that I preferred the pliers. I kept getting the rope trapped under the hook, or the hook would pop back out of the hole when I relaxed the tension. Something bette; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01155.html (8,947 bytes)
148. Re: windshield replacement (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 22:01:08 -0400; I bought a new windshield glass from Moss for my Midget, and it arrived just fine. If you received one damaged, you could expect the shipper or Moss to replace it. I wouldn't recommend that you try t; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01168.html (7,933 bytes)
149. Re: Front suspension thoughts (again!) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 12:03:20 -0400; My tuppence: Re-engineering the suspension for fun, or out of curiosity for whether it can be done, is O.K. But I would imagine that re-engineering it to solve a problem would be much more expensive; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00030.html (9,941 bytes)
150. Re: Front suspension thoughts (again!) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 15:47:43 -0400; I think the extra grease fitting is a good idea. I considered it, didn't do it, wish I had. When I lubricate the suspension now, after installing all new parts, the grease comes out between the kingp; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00102.html (8,561 bytes)
151. Re: Stupid owner tricks (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 19:51:06 -0400; BTDT. Usually the part I lose is the one that is spring-loaded, and I don't know it until I see it shoot across the garage. The magnet stick someone once gave me is probably the tool I use most! Stev; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00113.html (9,415 bytes)
152. Re: Windshield rod and nut (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 15:39:41 -0400; Hi, Barry! The top threaded rod screws into a metal fitting that is riveted to the top of the windshield. The fitting is normally covered by the rearview mirror. If you have this type of fitting, the; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00136.html (8,782 bytes)
153. Sprite Rush article (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 20:54:29 -0400; Would whoever posted the website address for the Sprite Rush article please send it to me again. Thanks. I inadvertently deleted it. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" "; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00674.html (6,959 bytes)
154. Re: "Going South" :-) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 16:16:49 -0400; Interesting explanation. My theory is that north is "up" and south is "down", just like on a map. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" "It is better to remain silent, and b; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00010.html (8,469 bytes)
155. Re: "Going South" :-) (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Wed, 1 Jul 1998 17:04:22 -0400; Well, those of us in Down East North Carolina don't know which way is up! Reminds me of a story a friend tells about his wife (true): She thought north was always "up" no matter which way you hold th; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00013.html (8,889 bytes)
156. Re: clutch acting up (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Fri, 3 Jul 1998 22:56:42 -0400; Hi, Dustin! My clutch works fine, but sometimes I get a little grind going into 1st or reverse also. Putting it into 2nd briefly before going to 1st will usually prevent the grind, so I have gotten u; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00184.html (8,847 bytes)
157. Re: spridget clutches (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 4 Jul 1998 08:54:47 -0400; Hi, Paul, and welcome aboard! I was fortunate enough to visit your lovely city three years ago, and I'm trying to figure out how to get back down there with a sports car. New Zealand is one of the mo; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00191.html (11,674 bytes)
158. Re: spridget clutches (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 4 Jul 1998 12:46:00 -0400; I can push the clutch in with the old shaft (pushrod) just fine. It was the new shaft that wouldn't work for me, even with all new clutch parts and bearing. The bent fork theory may be correct, but; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00199.html (13,750 bytes)
159. Third Brake Lights (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 4 Jul 1998 12:59:28 -0400; Or I guess I could always mount a third brake light on a 4 foot pole off If the SUV driver is paying attention to the road, he should see your lights. If he isn't, it doesn't matter how many lights y; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00200.html (7,993 bytes)
160. Re: spridget clutches (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Sat, 4 Jul 1998 15:45:51 -0400; I can follow Alex's explanation as far as it goes, but the problems I have with it are: (1) This would presuppose that the designers of the clutch made no provision for compensation for wear, other t; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00207.html (10,723 bytes)

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