- 181. Solution rusty screw heads (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 19:08:35 PDT
- Heres a tip you folk may want to give a try especially those who attended Sprite Rush and all that glorious wet weather. As I was trying to prep my car for Tanglewood I noticed that a lot of my nice
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00322.html (7,821 bytes)
- 182. RE: Solution rusty screw heads (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 04:15:05 PDT
- For the cockpit trim screws stainless might have been a better choice but I used chrome posi-drive screws. I did not mean to fill the heads just a light dab hence using the screwdriver to apply it an
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00334.html (9,746 bytes)
- 183. Torque settings (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:27:01 PDT
- Capscrews can be used in tapped holes or with a nut (like a bolt). Most designs with capscrews where a clamp load is needed, require the capscrew to be tightened to 75% of the proof load for a safe w
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00377.html (8,677 bytes)
- 184. Torque settings table (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:40:00 PDT
- The following web site has a table on recomended torque settings. see table 3. http://www.nucor-fastener.com/tds009.html for those of you that cannot access it send me an email and I will reply with
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00378.html (6,962 bytes)
- 185. Re: Heater Removal? (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 05:39:44 PDT
- I never close the heater valve, every summer I run a longer hose from the valve to the return pipe. I then use a short pipe to join the two hoses from the heater core. From what I have read and my o
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00398.html (8,367 bytes)
- 186. Re: A good weekend (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 05:54:42 PDT
- This was a great weekend for me as well. Did 500 miles on my Bugeye with a 100 mile drive to Winston Salem. 100+ mile rally and 100 miles back home on Saturday. Then a 90 mile drive to the Tanglewood
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00399.html (7,613 bytes)
- 187. Re: Spigot Bushing Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 13:04:38 PDT
- If its worn at all it will allow the trans input shaft to flop around and wear out the front cover on the trans causing an oil leak from the gear box. The bushing is cheap enough so you might as well
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00493.html (8,769 bytes)
- 188. Re: 948 Engine Backplate (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 10:44:19 PDT
- shield/oil diverter in case the pump springs a leak so no oil gets on the clutch. No oil should get past the oil pump housing, unless you beat the cam sprocket on and bend the oil pump backing plate
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00601.html (7,615 bytes)
- 189. Datsun 210 for sale in CA. (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 1998 08:06:40 PDT
- If anyone is looking for a 5-speed in CA. I found this ad. 1 - Datsun 210 - 1980; Claremont, California Price: 200.00 Mileage: 90,000.00 miles Category: Two-Door Coupe Color: Blue Condition: Used Fea
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00644.html (7,075 bytes)
- 190. Re: Funny leaf springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 05:28:34 PDT
- The first question is how many leafs does each spring have the originals had 15 leaves, currently the replacement springs sold by MOSS etc. and called HD Springs have 9 or 10 thicker leaves, this wi
- /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00857.html (8,861 bytes)
- 191. Flywheel lightening (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 13:26:46 PDT
- Well since I stripped some teeth of my gear box at SpriteRush I will be replacing my transmission this weekend. While I have it out I will replace the clutch. Does any one have any information on lig
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00286.html (7,229 bytes)
- 192. Re: Prep work (was RE: New Bugeye owner to the group!) (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 05:38:27 PDT
- Sandblasting the body will result in warpage of the panels, OK on the floors engine compartment etc. but you'll have a tough time getting all the sand out. Media blasting depending on who's doing it
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00369.html (9,340 bytes)
- 193. Re: windshield (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 06:39:24 PDT
- Part of the trick to installing glass is to do it a heavily padded surface so that the stress is spread out as much as possible I use about 4 or 5 furniture blankets and do it on the floor. Installed
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00372.html (8,932 bytes)
- 194. Re: '76 Midget - Brake Lights / tail lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 10:11:52 PDT
- Sounds like a loose or dirty ground wire to me as far as the dim brake lights go. As far as the blowing fuse look for a pinched wire at the area of the damage. dull given that the on
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00379.html (8,689 bytes)
- 195. Re: Does it ever end ??? (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 04:36:11 PDT
- First the head should have been retorqued after 500 miles. Another possibility is a stuck thermostat. An incorrect antifreeze mixture can cause overheating problems as well max 50/50, 30antifreeze/70
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00394.html (8,220 bytes)
- 196. Re: Replacing S.U. Throttle Shafts (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 04:50:39 PDT
- Hello George, Will check the dimensions on the reamer I used and the diameter of the shafts. worked fine on mine maybe Moss messed up on the shafts and sent you standard, or the reamer is the wrong s
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00395.html (9,279 bytes)
- 197. Re: 72 Midget driveshaft (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 04:35:04 PDT
- This is the way that works for me. Wrap the front U-Joint in electrical tape so that it quits flopping around. Jack up the rear of the car and support it on jack stands under the axle so that the spr
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00405.html (8,127 bytes)
- 198. Re: Valve Clearances (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 04:50:00 PDT
- I only have the Haynes manual and have been using the .012 setting cold with no ill effects so far. As far as which valve to adjust when whichever vavle is fully depressed subtract that from 9 to giv
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00406.html (8,232 bytes)
- 199. Re: Reversing Lamp Switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 03:54:49 PDT
- The instructions in the Haynes might be for a 1500 midget. For a 1275 you just need to remove the shift boot assembly then the reverse switch is on the passenger side just in front of the gear shift
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00429.html (8,553 bytes)
- 200. Re: Bugeye resuscitation (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 17:36:17 PDT
- If you have not already done so check that the 2 front brake hoses and the rear brake hose are in good condition they are probably deteriorated after nine or more years. When you are assembling your
- /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00448.html (8,621 bytes)
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