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21. Re: Oil and Oil coolers (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 08:49:52 -0800 (PST); This pretty much agrees with conventional wisdom out here in Oklahoma (where we don't bother to marry our cars -- we just shack up with them). Sump oil temp above 200 is desirable, with preferred ran; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00783.html (11,205 bytes)
22. Re: Bulbs (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 09:14:28 -0800 (PST); I was another culprit who unwittingly kept the pipe thread "discussion" alive, apparently to the dismay of some. Fact is, it is a valid question to pose -- anyone who has ever stripped the threads on; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00786.html (9,924 bytes)
23. Re: Oil and Oil coolers (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 09:47:25 -0800 (PST); I use the 20-50 in the 1500 Midget, and the 5-30 and 10-30 in other vehicles......I just go with the manufacturer's recommended type. The stuff I use comes in a clear bottle, and I think it is called; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00792.html (9,449 bytes)
24. Yep -- Threads again.....Was Bulbs (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 13:12:10 -0800 (PST); Yes, seems like I've seen those inserts somewhere myself. In the past I had to just tap out the stripped hole to a larger size to save the pan, and this was on an American engine with a cross-threade; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00807.html (9,266 bytes)
25. Re: Yep -- Threads again.....Was Bulbs (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 09:43:34 -0800 (PST); Nothing wrong with that at all, in my book. I just like finding out the little mysteries of these cars compared to the American ones I've always had before. Someone knows the answer, at least at Moss; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00860.html (11,152 bytes)
26. Re: Electric Fuel Pump Pressure (PSI) (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 11:11:05 -0800 (PST); FWIW, I was warned against running very much fuel pressure into the ZS carb because of flooding problems. I'm using the mechanical pump, but have an inline regulator set for 3 to 3-1/2 psi. I've had; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg01374.html (7,994 bytes)
27. Re: Rear end drain plug tool (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 06:34:41 -0800 (PST); Are the threads really ok on a US pipe thread plug for this application? I seem to remember reading a book about MGB's which warned about the threads in the B's oil sump plug (and a few other "plumbi; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00285.html (10,339 bytes)
28. Pipe thread thread (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 11:48:04 -0800 (PST); ".....I'm pretty sure I checked the threads with a thread gauge before I replaced the differential plugs with the Ford ones, but now you have got me curious and I'm gonna check 'em again... next time; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00340.html (7,885 bytes)
29. Re: Electric Fan (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 07:41:22 -0800 (PST); Using a relay is excellent advice, especially for this car. The Midget runs the entire ignition-on circuit through just one fuse as it is, and adding accessories to this borderline situation is askin; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00633.html (10,674 bytes)
30. Re: 60 Amp alternator (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 15:01:07 -0800 (PST); I agree, that on paper anyway it probably looks like enough output, at least at max rpm which is where the 30-something amp rating is given (I seem to remember reading it falls below 20 amps at idle,; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00651.html (9,662 bytes)
31. Re: Stop the insanity (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:47:08 -0800 (PST); You're right. Let's pick one guy who really knows what's going on (I vote for Frank) to answer all questions, and the rest of us "me too!" types can stand by and keep the cyber lanes clear. Then we'd; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00912.html (10,506 bytes)
32. Re: Pure Insanity (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 15:39:09 -0800 (PST); Comments were strictly tongue-in-cheek.....I'm always in favor of the widest possible involvement from all quarters in any open discussion. If we can't sort the wheat from the chaff without a rage re; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00937.html (8,670 bytes)
33. Re: Dynamo and Halogens was Re: Halogen Head lights? (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:03:09 -0800 (PST); Others will have better advice than I do about bulb substitution, but here's a trick you may want to consider no matter which bulbs you use. Headlights can be made brighter in most situations by addi; /html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01276.html (10,786 bytes)
34. British Pipe thread....... (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 13:52:22 -0800 (PST); Some questions for the List regarding the 1500 Midget..... I understand that the threads for the low-oil pressure switch are BSP (British Standard Pipe?). I'd like to retain the the switch and light,; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00654.html (7,406 bytes)
35. Re: Coil question (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 12:50:31 -0800 (PST); Detroit's theory back in the days of muscle cars and points ignition was that a resistor was needed in the coil primary circuit, to limit current through the points. As the points open they tend to a; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01053.html (13,729 bytes)
36. Re: fuel tank cleaner [2] (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 14:26:02 -0800 (PST); --0-1801979802-916784762=:14345 Content-Disposition: inline note: forwarded msg attached. --0-1801979802-916784762=:14345 Received: from [12.13.226.15] by send106.yahoomail.com; Tue, 19 Jan 1999 14:2; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01064.html (11,053 bytes)
37. Re: In Line gas filter (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 11:10:28 -0800 (PST); I put filters in both places on a 1500 Midget. The metal line from the gas tank terminates under the hood and is connected to the fuel pump with hose. Cut the hose and splice in a filter there with h; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01131.html (9,824 bytes)
38. Re: fuel tank cleaner (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:24:39 -0800 (PST); The tank on my 78 was loaded with a rusty sludge -- probably 1 inch deep on the bottom. Enough fine rusty dust made it to the carb to finally stop the car.....the float bowl was caked with it. So, af; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01144.html (10,083 bytes)
39. Re: Repeated Fuel Pump problems (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 06:26:42 -0800 (PST); Some of thses pumps require a spacer to make the pump work correctly, due to different arm lengths from the factory original pump. I reused the spacer on my 78 when replacing the pump; it's about 3/8; /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01440.html (8,771 bytes)
40. RE: AN5-L612 just came out of spray booth (delete if you don't care about originality) (score: 1): Author: Michael Dietsche <mdietsche@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 09:16:03 -0700 (PDT); In a used car lot near my office I spotted an orange Bugeye, rusting away and in terrible shape. Curiosity compelled me to stop and look at it, and upon lifting the trunk lid I discovered dark green; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00058.html (9,659 bytes)

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