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101. Tightening the Rear U Bolts (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 1998 15:20:58 -0500
Does anyone have a cluse as to how much to tighten the u-bolts on the rear suspension? When I first installed the lowering kit, the car felt really mushy and steered from the rear. So I tightened the
/html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00684.html (6,951 bytes)

102. Re: Starter, where to get.......... (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 08:45:21 -0400
I got mine from the local Carquest store for about $50-$60 a year or so ago. I think AutoZone also has them. Mine has works great -- no problems. chuck -- == chuck ciaffone chuckc@ibm.net
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00050.html (7,313 bytes)

103. Vacuum Leak ? (score: 1)
Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 14:37:57 -0400
Hey Y'all, Gotta new symptom. After runniing a while the '72 Midget commences to scream ... or maybe whistle. Sounds like a cross between a vacuum leak and a belt slipping. Thing is, it's loudest and
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00106.html (7,695 bytes)

104. re: vacuum leak (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 19:46:59 -0400
I hear ya. But I thought that a bad bearing would sound higher/faster as the rpms increase, whereas this get lower. Also ... it stopped. Last 3 times I took the car out, no noise. Seems like a bearin
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00147.html (6,722 bytes)

105. Red Lite On ! (score: 1)
Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 11:40:59 -0400
After all that whistling/whining, now the red light is on! Gonna disconnect the battery and check the alternator output tonight, but ... anybody got any secret tips I otta know? And if the Alternato
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00163.html (6,968 bytes)

106. Re: Seats and top (score: 1)
Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 10:15:03 -0400
Just put on a new top on my '72. Went on easy and looks good. Got it from George Merryweather at a discount. Also got and installed new seat foam and diaphragm. chuck
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00174.html (7,767 bytes)

107. Raleigh Brit Car Fest, Sway Bars, and other stuff (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 19:22:17 -0400
Just got in from the Raleigh NC British Car Fest/Show. Had a great time, and saw loads of really nice British Iron. I will say, there were at best a hald dozen Midgets, and maybe three Sprites. Load
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00245.html (8,629 bytes)

108. Stupid Paint Question (score: 1)
Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 08:05:51 -0400
Ok, here goes ... but I am embarassed about this. I am doing some on and off body work on the Midget. Fixing lite rust here and there. As I do an area, I want to make it match, at least temporarily,
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00314.html (7,308 bytes)

109. Re: Questions on Brakes. (score: 1)
Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 21:39:03 -0400
Any time I have mistakenly run DOT 3 in my MG or Alpine, it eats the rubber parts real quick. Stick with DOT 4. chuck
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00348.html (7,717 bytes)

110. Rear Suspension Spacers (score: 1)
Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 16:18:03 -0400
Hey You Guyz, After seeing a few Midgets at the recent BritFest here, I have determined that the back end of my '72 sits about an inch or so too high. Looks raked. I suppose I need to find spacers fo
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00382.html (6,944 bytes)

111. Strange rattle -- solved (score: 1)
Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:33:10 -0400
Man o man, sure was chilly top-downing into work this morning at 45 degrees F. Warm toes -- cold ears! Had a strange rattle yesterday. Started at about 2000 rpm. Spent an hour or so last night poking
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00415.html (7,291 bytes)

112. Ride Height ? (score: 1)
Author: chuck <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 13:11:40 -0400
Hey Guyz, Long sad story: Couple years ago I did some severe damage to my '72 Midget's undercarriage and had to install some "used" parts -- rear end, leaf springs, like that. So, in my own obsessive
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00679.html (8,157 bytes)

113. Re: Ride Height ? (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 20:31:55 -0400
OK, that tears it! Wonder what springs they sold me? In any case, I gotta lose a couple inches at the rear bumper. Thanks for the info, chuck
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00698.html (8,670 bytes)

114. Re: Gasoline Capacity (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 12:17:35 -0400
The owber's manual for my '72 Midget sez 7.2 US gals (6 US gallons for evaporative loss systems) chuck -- == chuck ciaffone chuckc@ibm.net
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00716.html (8,312 bytes)

115. Re: Fwd: Ride Height ? (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 1998 12:20:24 -0400
OK, there's enuff Midgets in the 16-17 inch rear bumper height range. I can rest content. Although -- one of the V-B spacer kits might be an improvement. thanks, chuck (obsessive-compulsive) ciaffone
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00717.html (8,215 bytes)

116. Re: heater (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 18:16:33 -0500
Danny, Some answers, I hope: 1. The white dust might possibly be corrosion from the battery terminals? They're just above and behind the heater box, and the acid does spread? Get rid of it. My '72 ha
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00760.html (9,244 bytes)

117. Re: PDLJMPR (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 1998 19:53:37 -0500
http://www.probe.net/~lmyer/contents.htm
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00769.html (7,086 bytes)

118. ARRGGHHH!!! Not Another $%&^ Noise ! (score: 1)
Author: chuckc <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 12:46:25 -0500
Outa the clear blue ... just started happening the other day ... driving me crazy!!! Sounds sorta like a deep, sorta rhythmic hum (like hmmm ommm or ummm). Happens only when moving At some speds, lou
/html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00965.html (7,695 bytes)

119. Flying Circus English Cars (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 15:30:22 -0400
You guyz seen the Flying Circus web site? http://www.flyingcircuscars.com/ chuck -- == chuck ciaffone chuckc@ibm.net
/html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00015.html (7,924 bytes)

120. UK Spridget (score: 1)
Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 15:15:07 -0400
Just got back from Northern England (Yorkshire and Durham, mostly) and saw a Midget for sale that looked like it had a 1275 engine EXCEPT the engine was backwards. Dual carbs on the right; dizzy and
/html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00916.html (6,998 bytes)

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