- 21. Re: feedback about Jim in Bellevue, Washington (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 14:01:31 -0700
- Washington is advertising bugeye parts again. never received replies. versus what he advertises? The only way I've ever gotten through to him was to stop by his house. (I live in Seattle) I think he
- /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00520.html (8,028 bytes)
- 22. Crankcase breather system (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 19:39:18 -0700
- Hello all ! It's been a while since I've been able to check in on the list. Meanwhile I have brought the $600 '67 midget back to life (after 5+ years in some guy's driveway) Still, there are a few ki
- /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00458.html (7,830 bytes)
- 23. Re: Driver's Side Fulcrum Pins Out!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Sat, 06 Jun 1998 19:16:37 -0700
- The metal sleeves were part of the old rubber bushings. Poly bushings have no sleeves and thus won't rust to the pin. You'll have to drop the a-arm down to fit the new bushings in then squeeze it ba
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00123.html (10,846 bytes)
- 24. Carburetors (score: 1)
- Author: Midget Boy <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Sat, 02 May 1998 12:28:25 -0700
- Hello everyone, I have a few questions about making adjustments to the HS2 carbs in my '67 Midget. (first timer) While attempting to follow the carb tuning procedure described in the Haynes manual I
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00008.html (7,641 bytes)
- 25. Too much smoke (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 10:22:35 -0700
- Hi all, I'm busily trying to resurrect my little midget before summer passes me by. The engine was rebuilt five years ago and, as I was told, never "run in" and has been sitting ever since. I think I
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00024.html (7,469 bytes)
- 26. Re: Too much smoke (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 13:33:18 -0700
- That doesn't sound good. Is there a test to find a head gasket leak ? Could it just be condensation from having sat for so long ?
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00026.html (9,049 bytes)
- 27. Re: Too much smoke (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 17:30:59 -0700
- Frank, I removed the PCV and plugged the manifold but the smoke never disappears it just keeps building up and takes 10 min. or more to clear (with a good wind). It sounds like I'm due to check the c
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00037.html (10,251 bytes)
- 28. Re: rear spring bushings (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 09:48:35 -0700
- Polyurethane bushings are a little stiffer than rubber (a good thing) and will last much longer. You should have no problem finding them at most Spridget parts suppliers. good luck ! Dave Fox '67 Mid
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00053.html (7,903 bytes)
- 29. Tie rod ends (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 18:39:17 -0700
- Hey again ! How do you get the tie rod end bolt to stay put when trying to attach the steering arm ? Once the nylon part of the lock nut starts to thread, the bolt/ball joint spins so I cant get the
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00067.html (6,611 bytes)
- 30. Is it okay to .... (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Wed, 06 May 1998 10:16:42 -0700
- I'm almost ready to put the wheels back on but the drivers side caliper binds the disc outer face slightly when I tighten the bolts.(no pads yet) It (the disc) is seated correctly and the hub is on r
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00091.html (6,881 bytes)
- 31. Re: No LBC - VW content, though (score: 1)
- Author: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 18:41:06 -0700
- Hey Nory, If you liked that you should see some of the "Custom" vehicles that make it to the Oregon Country Fair (annual hippy fest) ! My favorite seen to date was a school bus with a VW 21 window va
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00170.html (9,076 bytes)
- 32. re: New Midget in the Neighborhood (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave, ...... just Dave" <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 06:48:49 -0800
- My '67 Midget was originally that very dark blue. It's a really nice color ! Bodywork and paint are slated for next fall and I plan to use the original color. Ulix's car is the same color. Maybe he'd
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00148.html (10,110 bytes)
- 33. Birthday (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave, ...... just Dave" <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 21:35:03 -0800
- Can someone suggest where to look to find actual production dates for chassis #'s ? I'd like to find out when my car was actually built. I don't need any certificates or letters of authenticity just
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00167.html (6,703 bytes)
- 34. Rusty tach. (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave, ...... just Dave" <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 Apr 1998 17:56:37 -0700
- I tried to take my tach apart last night to see about rewiring it but once the glass was removed I found the outer metal ring (not the chrome one) to be rusted to the body so badly that I'm afraid I
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00274.html (6,808 bytes)
- 35. Fwd: Re: King Pins (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave, ...... just Dave" <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Tue, 07 Apr 1998 23:55:17 -0700
- best to your steering arm wheel bearings ? $70 new" handling for around yearly just to license their
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00284.html (9,543 bytes)
- 36. Termperature gauge (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave, ...... just Dave" <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 23:17:30 -0700
- Part # AHA6392 at Mini Mania , $15 Dave '67 Midget
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00472.html (7,016 bytes)
- 37. Re: Call me tacky but..., Spridgets, Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave, ...... just Dave" <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 14:44:56 -0700
- I think they sell that kind of "JUNK" at J.C. Whitney. ;-) good luck and god save the queen ! Dave '67 Midget (horn goes beep)
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00536.html (8,033 bytes)
- 38. Re: Call me tacky but..., Spridgets, Spridgets (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave, ...... just Dave" <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 18:06:47 -0700
- Doh ! .......... busted.
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00557.html (8,514 bytes)
- 39. Datsun 5 speed ?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave, ...... just Dave" <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 08:47:58 -0700
- Please help, Can someone tell me which model datsun to look for in order to obtain the correct 5 speed trans. for conversion ? Is it the 210 ? does that include B-210 ? does it matter what year ? Any
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00596.html (7,085 bytes)
- 40. Re: Datsun 5 speed ?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave, ...... just Dave" <dfox@blarg.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 21:16:01 -0700
- Aye Ca rumba ! There were two of em today !!! Two Datsun 210's '79 + '81 both five speeds. Unfortunately I had to go recording again so I couldn't stay to see what they went for. Next time I'll be ar
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00612.html (9,225 bytes)
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