- 341. Re: Good and bad axels (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 15:45:10 EST
- For the steel wheel cars axle part number BTA501 for H-AN8-35520 to 64734 or G-AN3-25788 to 52389 This corresponds to the cars with 1098 and 4.22-1 RE. Steel wheel cars axle part number BTA806 for H-
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00408.html (8,306 bytes)
- 342. Re: Silicone brake light switch (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 15:50:01 EST
- I started using Silicone fluid about 19 or 20 years ago and have long since stopped using it because of that and other problems. LMA Castrol really works better in the long run. Way cheaper too. I ro
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00409.html (9,227 bytes)
- 343. Re: copper vs. steel (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 11:17:06 EST
- Yes, I've installed them in customers cars. They are wonderful to work with. Not too stiff, or too soft. Sorta like the three bears story, just right. The new steel ones are also nice to work with. T
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00438.html (9,404 bytes)
- 344. Re: Shock absorber fluid? (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 16:28:12 EST
- Sure you can, but you better be living in El Centro in the summer time or just buy a kidney belt. Usinf motorcycle shock oil of the right viscosity is a much better way of going. 20 or 30 is usually
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00573.html (9,105 bytes)
- 345. Re: Tranny - Rear End - Same oil?? (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 18:02:23 EST
- Hi Dave, The Sprite Mark II tranny is different than the Mark I. It has needle bearings on 2nd and 3rd gear while the the Mark i has bronze bearings. Give that either one of these trannies has some m
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00643.html (11,539 bytes)
- 346. Re: Muffler (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 18:02:23 EST
- The pop/snap on deceleration might be due to an air leak somewhere in the exhaust system. Try tracking that down first. Paul PAsgeirsson@juno.com
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00644.html (8,968 bytes)
- 347. Re: shoes are in place! thank you! (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1998 13:33:22 EST
- Hi Evangelos, Just a reminder that the springs should be between the shoes and the backing plate. This hold the shoes against the backing plate. Paul PAsgeirsson@juno.com On Sat, 19 Dec 1998 15:08:48
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00655.html (7,959 bytes)
- 348. Parts letter? (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1998 14:12:56 EST
- Recently someone posted a letter about an individual with lots of rust free Texas spridgets he was parting out, along with other parts for sale. I've talked with him and now have lost his phone numbe
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00658.html (6,761 bytes)
- 349. Re: Overheating (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 10:33:27 EST
- When running without a thermostat, you should use a special blanking plate in its place. This will force coolant to the year of the cylinder head keeping the whole thing cool instaed of just #1 cylin
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00192.html (8,707 bytes)
- 350. Jaguar owners problems (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 10:40:22 EST
- I'm sure that most of us with LBC never have this problem. Just some humor, no social commentary. Paul PAsgeirsson@juno.com A fellow bought a new Jaguar and was out on the interstate for a nice eveni
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00193.html (7,549 bytes)
- 351. Re: 1974 Midget Fuel Hoses (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Sun, 08 Nov 1998 02:22:47 EST
- NAPA parts stores are also a good source for fuel tank hoses. Paul Asgeirsson PAsgeirsson@juno.com
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00257.html (8,143 bytes)
- 352. Re: King Pin Shims? & Wheel Bearings? (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 21:41:30 EST
- Hi Listers, This may be a little late, but I would like to jump into the fray with my experience on wheel bearing spacers and shims. It has been so many years now that I have NEVER installed the spac
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00298.html (13,609 bytes)
- 353. Re: Anyone in Santa Cruz want a 5-speed? (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 22:06:09 EST
- Keep in mind the 79 Datsun 210 has the rally shift pattern. Reverse and First in the same leg. Paul PAsgeirsson@juno.com On Mon, 09 Nov 1998 19:53:17 -0500 Amy Turner <ltturner@cococo.net> writes:
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00299.html (8,311 bytes)
- 354. Re: Clutch problem - not disengaging (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Mon, 09 Nov 1998 22:06:08 EST
- With the ratios "backwards", this should make it so there is a greater movement on the slave, not less. You are filling a smaller slave with a larger master. Paul PAsgeirsson@juno.com
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00300.html (10,430 bytes)
- 355. Re: King Pin Shims? & Wheel Bearings? (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 09:37:25 EST
- Yes, but that's for when you have the spacer in there. Without the spacer, you just lightly load the bearing with 5 pounds feet or so of torque, and you know it's the bearing being loaded. With the s
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00308.html (10,113 bytes)
- 356. Re: King Pin Shims? & Wheel Bearings? (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 10:02:45 EST
- Those torque suggestions in the manual are for when the spacer is fitted. Don't use them without the spacer. Bearings may last a day with that torque and no spacer. The Morris manual says 70 lbs ft!
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00310.html (8,134 bytes)
- 357. Re: Rear axle ratios, 5.375:1 (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 00:44:05 EST
- Hi Matt, This is a ratio that was found in some early series II Morris cars with the 803 OHV engine. It will fit a Spridget OK but what would you use your car for then? Stump pulling? Might be good f
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00324.html (8,220 bytes)
- 358. Re: Clutch problem - not disengaging (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 21:05:33 EST
- But as I understand it, this is on a Datsun trans. They have a push rod that has a lot of adjustment. Paul PAsgeirsson@juno.com
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00375.html (9,034 bytes)
- 359. Re: Custom Speedometer Cables (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 19:08:12 EST
- Hi Listers, I stock these custom speedo cables. Price is $37.50 each. Paul Asgeirsson Morriservice 9123 N Clarendon Ave Portland OR 97203-2750 503-978-3998 PAsgeirsson@juno.com
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00567.html (8,006 bytes)
- 360. Re: Got my manifolds off, but the head is stuck (score: 1)
- Author: pasgeirsson@juno.com (Paul A Asgeirsson)
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 11:45:10 EST
- This is a good routine if the rocker arms are still in place, but in this case they are off the engine. No way to get air in the engine to compress and blow off the head. With old Ford V-8s that had
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00644.html (11,975 bytes)
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