- 261. Fw: LBC for Sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Dec 1997 18:21:34 -0500
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- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00460.html (7,389 bytes)
- 262. Re: Outer fulcrum pin removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 22:26:14 -0500
- Hi, Steve. I had the same problem when I was rebuilding my front suspension. I broke several large impact screwdriver bits before I gave up and made a special tool from a large bolt. I ground down th
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00486.html (8,304 bytes)
- 263. Antennas and car covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 22:16:19 -0500
- hole My antenna is two pieces. Where they fit together there are "teeth" on each piece so that the angle of the antenna can be adjusted with respect to the base. The teeth are held in contact with a
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00532.html (7,975 bytes)
- 264. Re: Speedbleeders (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 19:45:24 -0500
- I have an Vizi-bleed unit that is basically a clear plastic tube with a ball check valve in the end that would do the same thing as the speedbleeders, and a lot cheaper. Moss has them (P/N 386-885) f
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00543.html (9,125 bytes)
- 265. Re: Pushrods (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 21:55:58 -0500
- A 1275 pushrod measures 8-11/16" with a tape measure. Is that "exact" Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" "It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool, than to sp
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00559.html (7,584 bytes)
- 266. Re: Cut The Tunnel? (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 21:19:10 -0500
- Chuck, if the opening is "small" it really doesn't matter whether you put the hole in the top of the tunnel or in the belly pan -- you're not going to weaken the structure significantly. However, the
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00574.html (9,677 bytes)
- 267. Re: Cut The Tunnel? (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Dec 1997 21:33:46 -0500
- Brian - just my personal opinion, but I like having an access panel in the bottom of my Midget. I didn't come up with the idea. When I bought the car, there was already a hole there. It was roughly d
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00575.html (11,230 bytes)
- 268. Re: 73 Midget Rheostat (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 12:31:24 -0500
- The rheostat is original to a '73 Midget (don't know about a '72). The knob controls the degree of dimness of the dash lights (dim to off :-)) Steve Byers Havelock, NC '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO N
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00022.html (8,877 bytes)
- 269. Re: 73 Midget Rheostat (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 16:56:05 -0500
- I don't know what the knob on an MGB looks like, but the knob on my car is about an inch long, and 1/2 inch in diameter where you twirl it. It is black with white markings. The markings look like a
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00028.html (8,796 bytes)
- 270. Re: 73 Midget Rheostat (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 19:15:45 -0500
- Look around on the edge of the knob until you find the little hole. Stick something like an icepick into this hole until you feel resistance, then push some more while prying with the pick. The knob
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00035.html (9,077 bytes)
- 271. Re: Speedometers (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 20:54:54 -0500
- Sort of reminds me of the J.C. Whitney catalog item: a dummy cellular phone "...impress your friends!" Steve Byers Havelock, NC '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" "It is better to remain silent, and
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00077.html (7,118 bytes)
- 272. Re: front hub bearings (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 19:59:13 -0500
- Hey, whatever happened to the guy who was "always in an automotive frenzy"? Steve Byers Havelock, NC '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" "It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool, than to
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00397.html (10,481 bytes)
- 273. Re: timing question (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 23:00:42 -0500
- Just what are My stock 1275 Midget seems quite happy at a timing of 7 deg. BTDC static (book setting). The timing marks being visible only lying on my back looking up at the engine, I haven't tried t
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00413.html (7,298 bytes)
- 274. Re: 79 Midget Dual line master cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 19:29:33 -0500
- I think what is humorous is the statement in the workshop manual that says: "Gently move the piston up and down in the cylinder bore to free the nylon guide bearing..." That might work on a brand new
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00488.html (9,608 bytes)
- 275. Re: 79 Midget Dual line master cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 18:44:31 -0500
- Nope. All the circlips are out of this one. I have four spare master cylinders that I recently decided to disassemble and preserve. This one was the last of the four, and the only one where I can't g
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00554.html (10,066 bytes)
- 276. Fw: RPM's too high? (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:59:59 -0500
- - what, purr. does coming over owner if
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00674.html (8,554 bytes)
- 277. Re: parts for sale??????? (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 16:06:39 -0400
- Steve Byers checking in. "Feel free to ask about technical issues, parts and cars, either wanted or for sale". As for the petty bickering, it is inevitable, whatever list you are on. Steve Byers Hav
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00077.html (9,363 bytes)
- 278. Serial Numbers (Was: who's new on this list) (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 08:23:07 -0400
- Good morning, Spridgeteers! This is the second post I've seen this morning making comment about including the serial numbers of the cars in the sig line. Since I am regularly guilty of this, I would
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00102.html (9,346 bytes)
- 279. Re: Checking in (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 11:27:27 -0400
- ...the '75-79 cars, as molested by B(FS)L ...can be reffered to as Midge-fires, or Spit-gets, or possibly just "an abomination", depengine on your view. I've always liked the sound of "Spitfidget". S
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00107.html (7,315 bytes)
- 280. Re: Ready to pull Engine/Tranny (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 14:29:24 -0400
- Use the same studs that the valve cover nuts screw down on. I used a large washer with i.d. that the valve cover nut shank (but not head) would fit through, slipped a hoist chain link over the stud,
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00120.html (8,546 bytes)
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