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141. German Fueo Pump (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 16:29:03 -0400; Hi Y'all, I was just the "donee ?" of a nice German 12 Volt electric fuel pump. (Guy sez it came out of a Spit.) Is it likely that this will be compatible with the 1275 in my '72? There seems to be n; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00414.html (6,819 bytes)
142. Tires (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 08:44:04 -0400; Hi again, Gotta replace a couple of tires before inspection. What's on the '72 is a mix of Michelin and Toyo 145S13 tires. So far, all I can find in that size is some Michelin Rainforest (is that rig; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00471.html (7,069 bytes)
143. Tires ... etc ! (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 12:42:37 -0400; Thanks for all the tire tips. I finally found a set of Michelin Roadhandler 145TR13s at (sit down now) Sears ... for $39 a pop. Couldn't resist those 118 mph rated tires -- make me go fast (safely)?; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00482.html (7,441 bytes)
144. Tires ... etc (part II) (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 16:54:07 -0400; Thanks Guyz, I made some paper gaskets for the outside seal between the hub and the face of the half shaft. Leak fixed. (Oh yes, I also replaced the 2 missing screws that hold the brake drum to the h; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00496.html (6,976 bytes)
145. Tires ... etc (part III) (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:13:24 -0400; Instead of swapping the new Michelins to the back, I let out about 6 psi per tire, and made sure they were evenly pressured. Don't you just love the Finesse of the Sears mechanics who mount and balan; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00525.html (7,240 bytes)
146. Getting Archives ? (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 16:31:02 -0400; Oh Help, I got this great set of instructions from Steve Byers and I wanted to pass it along to another Spridget owner. But I've lost the note! Surely there is an archive of all our helpful outpourin; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00647.html (6,664 bytes)
147. 72 Midget Shift Knob (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 09:12:12 -0400; The shift knob on my '72 Midget seems to have lost whatever internal threads it had. While I can't exactly slide it on and off the lever without turning it, that's getting close. What I ain't sure o; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00809.html (7,532 bytes)
148. Installing Hood (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 08:02:30 -0400; Can anyone point to a web site or some other place where I might find directions for installing a hood (convertible top)? I just received a new vinyl hood for my '72 Midget. Of course, it came with n; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00118.html (6,961 bytes)
149. For Sale: MG Midget 1976 (score: 1): Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 18:40:12 -0400; Hi Y'all, I am posting this ad for a friend I met at a bicycle race this weekend in Winston-Salem NC == MG Midget 1976 Engine was rebuilt about 7K miles ago. New parts include but are not limited to:; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00144.html (7,285 bytes)
150. Re: Installing Hood (score: 1): Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 21:15:37 -0400; Thanks loads for the detailed procedure for installing the hood. The bit about folding the top in half to find the center point seems so simple, but it never would have occurred to me once I was ful; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00151.html (7,472 bytes)
151. Re: Red Spridget on rt 54 in Durham, NC (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 07:44:34 -0400; Hey Robert, I saw the same Midget Sunday afternoon. It was stopped for a light, waiting to turn from 55 North to 54 West. Driver said it was a '64. Real nice paint job too. I think there are a bunch; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00249.html (7,714 bytes)
152. Re: exhaust question (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 07:58:19 -0400; I have a '72 that came with the 2 mufflers at right angles with the exhaust exiting from the passenger side. I replaced it last year with the older version (yes, the hangers match up fine) that is a; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00368.html (7,489 bytes)
153. Re: 72 Midget driveshaft (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 11:11:53 -0400; However, I can't seem to get them to go together. Don't quite understand the problem: A. If you mean that the driveshaft needs to go further just to reach the tranny output shaft, then try taping the; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00408.html (7,925 bytes)
154. Still stumped (was rough running midget part) (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 08:18:45 -0400; This sounds an awful lot like vapor lock to me. chuck; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00478.html (7,486 bytes)
155. Stiff Shifting and Awkward Hood ! (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 08:29:02 -0400; Hi Listers, Got two (probably dumb) questions: 1. About folding the convertible top, I have tried it as described in the Owner's Manual and I have tried it with the side lights folded inside the top.; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00513.html (7,672 bytes)
156. Re: Stiff Shifting and Awkward Hood ! (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 10:13:48 -0400; Thanks for all the tips. I thought I had "centered" the gearbox and shimmed it over to allow clearance for the lever on the left side, but I'm gonna check that again tonite. chuck; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00519.html (7,697 bytes)
157. Re: garage dweller (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 09:40:42 -0400; What else is it for if not to drive? It is, after all, only a car. Drive the damn thing and grin while doing so. chuck; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00569.html (7,762 bytes)
158. Stiff Shifting -- fixed (score: 1): Author: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 18:33:37 -0400; to all you listers who told me to check the left side of the Datsun gearbox. The pivot was in fact bumping up against the side of the tunnel opening, thus causing the stiff shifts. I have wedged it; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00593.html (6,844 bytes)
159. Re: Zenith Year? AND Smog Control! (score: 1): Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Apr 1998 08:22:14 -0500; Yes But ?? I really didn't mean to start a 1275 vs 1500 thread. I'm still wondering about what smog stuff ought to go from my 72 1275. The Air Injector pump is there just for show, having been gutted; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00010.html (7,258 bytes)
160. Speedo Lube ? (score: 1): Author: chuck ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Apr 1998 08:56:18 -0500; Oliver Sudden, my speedometer is reading way too high. It doesn't seem to bounce erratically, but it does read as much as 20 mph high (80 when I'm doing more like 55-60). I took it out last night, op; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00012.html (6,852 bytes)

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