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41. RE: Brrrr (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 08:57:49 -0600; It will get to 60 here today. I'm taking the bug-eye for a spin, then playing golf. Of course, I'll be parking any car without A/C once summer arrives. Jim Pickard B9473298 ('65 Tiger) AN5L/12109 ('5; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00115.html (7,115 bytes)
42. Still confused about the top (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 21:29:54 -0600; I finally got to take the bug-eye for its first extended drive Sunday. It runs great and is a ball to drive. It is a real eye-catcher, too. I picked up three compliments between my house and my buddy; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00206.html (7,099 bytes)
43. Pessimistic gas gauge (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 22:44:37 -0600; The gas gauge in the bug-eye works - sort of. It reads about 1/4 with a full tank, and is beyond empty when there is still two inches of gas in the tank, which is probably several gallons. Is there a; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00285.html (6,785 bytes)
44. Water bottle location (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 21:43:52 -0600; Finally got the wiper motor and other parts to finish off the bug-eye. My question is I don't know the stock location for the washer bottle. A photo would be real helpful if someone would be kind eno; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00371.html (6,517 bytes)
45. Yet another top question (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 21:54:13 -0600; I can't get the top to fit on the bug-eye properly. The problem is the frame is just too tall, even with the springs compressed. I'm using a two-piece frame from a later spriget, and I suspect the mo; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00372.html (6,904 bytes)
46. Top - the plot sickens (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:18:51 -0600; Here is where I'm at. Several of you graciously and promptly sent me measurements for the frame. Mine is indeed 21" at the rear and 19" at the front when measured perpendicular to the floor. So that; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00394.html (7,171 bytes)
47. Top update (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:00:30 -0600; OK. I've confirmed my top frame is the correct size. My mounting brackets are in the right place. And I've dug out the rubbery material the PO had put in the base of the brackets. And the top still d; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00512.html (6,844 bytes)
48. local substitute? (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:01:49 -0600; I'm down to installing the wipers in the bug-eye. I need two of the bezel pads for the window shield wipers (part no. 282-820 in the Mo$$ catalog). They are cheap enough at $1.50 each, but I'd rather; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00701.html (7,312 bytes)
49. Wiper motor - does it care? (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:31:00 -0600; I'm about ready to put the wiper motor in the bug-eye, but I had a thought that didn't die of loneliness. The wiper motor is a two-speed from a later model Spriget, and it is undoubtedly negative gro; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00858.html (7,905 bytes)
50. valve cover paint (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:23:31 -0600; Where do you get the funky olive paint they used on the Sprite valve cover? As long as I have to clean up and paint mine, I might as well make it look right. Jim Pickard B9473298 ('65 Tiger) AN5L/121; /html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00872.html (6,711 bytes)
51. Wiper bench test (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2007 16:44:55 -0500; I want to bench test a bug-eye wiper motor and I don't want to end up burning it out in the process. I see the negative side should go to terminal "2". But do I attach the positive side to terminal "; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00431.html (6,625 bytes)
52. Wiper motor mounting grommets (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:22:50 -0500; OK folks, I need some help here. I've received a set of mounting grommets for the wiper motor for the bug-eye (Mo$$ part no. 280-755). Apparently, these fit in the three holes from the engine compart; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00540.html (8,003 bytes)
53. Ribcase tranny available (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:36:14 -0500; Anybody interested in a ribcase tranny with a dead 1st gear and noisy reverse? Best offer takes it. Of course, I'm not near anybody besides Derf. BTW, the Datsun 5-speed is on the back of the 1275 an; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00620.html (6,765 bytes)
54. Pilot bushing removal (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:05:28 -0500; My tranny conversion is nearly done. All I have to do is figure out how to remove the old pilot bushing so I can replace it with the one from the kit. Suggestions? There has to be some special tool o; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00824.html (7,077 bytes)
55. Success! (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 09:42:22 -0500; FYI. To remove a pilot bushing, wrap the end of a 1/2" dowel rod with a few turns of electrical tape. Fill the hole with grease. Pound the dowel into the hole and the old pilot bearing blows out and; /html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00840.html (6,529 bytes)
56. Rivergate 5-speed conversion (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:13:31 -0500; Anybody on the list intimately familiar with installing the Rivergate 5-speed conversion kit in a bug-eye, especially using the older -4 model circa 1999? If so, I'd love to talk with you. Jim Pickar; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00241.html (6,530 bytes)
57. Bug-eye engine removal (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:36:10 -0500; Time to get serious about putting the Datsun 5-speed into the bug-eye. I assume I need to remove the bonnet and radiator. Any other tips? Is this procedure documented anywhere? The Haynes book is for; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00297.html (6,813 bytes)
58. positive to negative ground (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:46:29 -0500; What is involved in converting my bug-eye from positive to negative ground? I've got a mechanical tach and speedo, that they shouldn't be a problem. Advantages? Disadvantages? Thanks. Jim Pickard B94; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00524.html (6,547 bytes)
59. engine/tranny removal (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 06:42:50 -0500; Suddenly it seems my e-mails aren't going through. So if this is a repeat, I apologize. I'm nearly ready to pull the engine and tranny out of the bug-eye, but I don't see how to detach the drive shaf; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00527.html (7,722 bytes)
60. Removing the bug-eye bonnet (score: 1): Author: "James Pickard" <geowiz.sgy@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:00:14 -0500; I'm trying to remove the bonnet on the bug-eye and the Haynes manual is vague and incomplete on this subject. I see three possible ways to disconnect the telescopic supports: 1) Remove the two Philli; /html/spridgets/2007-03/msg01023.html (7,084 bytes)

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