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101. Re: Seat foams and plastic (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 18:50:39 -0000
The instructions that I have seen for re-covering seats say to cover the seat back with plastic to help the new cover pull smoothly down over the foam. Stops it snagging and wrinkling on the foam cu
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg01102.html (7,906 bytes)

102. Re: Rear end drain plug tool (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 09:28:22 -0000
I ground flats onto the threaded end of an old oversized bolt - I don't know the size but it was short (1inch or so) and fat. The flats are about 3/8" but actually have a slight taper which is easy
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00245.html (9,564 bytes)

103. Re: Pipe thread thread (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 11:18:40 -0000
BSP threads - British Standard Pipe are the same, size for size as BSTP threads - British Standard Taper Pipe. !/2" BSTP and 1/2" BSP are both 14 tpi and have the same thread depth (0.0457") and fac
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00361.html (10,823 bytes)

104. Re: Fuel line (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 15:05:45 -0000
on the later 1500 Midgets at least, the steel fuel line came like that from the factory, the two pieces connected by rubber pipe and clips. Presumably to make it easier to install ?
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00366.html (8,343 bytes)

105. Re: Logo copyrights (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 08:31:25 -0000
Rover/BMW can be VERY funny about use of their copyrighted logos and names. - they own many of the old British names like MG, Riley, Austin, Miorris,Vanden Plas (remember that string ?) and many othe
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00540.html (9,484 bytes)

106. Re: Trans Rear Seal (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:07:40 -0000
--Original Message-- OK, OK, what on earth does all that mean ?? **!! (am I the only one to miss it ?!) Guy
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00558.html (7,407 bytes)

107. Re: T-Shirts (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:04:20 -0000
My point was exactly that. - there was not a lot of rationality involved in Rover / BMW leaning on these small firms - but they did anyway ! As I said - it may be better not to ask the question in t
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00559.html (8,178 bytes)

108. Re: Cam timing (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 23:20:43 -0000
That sounds familiar ! When I put a new cam in my 1275 I checked everything as DV suggests, using a borrowed dial guage and also got 116 degrees with the punch marks lined up. The cam I was using (2
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00653.html (7,617 bytes)

109. Re: Water temp sending unit threads? (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 23:30:44 -0000
Just went down to the garage to check my spare head (Well, Sellafield nuclear re-processing plant is only 60 miles away upwind !!!) A 5/8 x 18tpi UNF tap runs sweetly into the temp. sender thread on
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00654.html (9,354 bytes)

110. Re: Fw: Water temp sending unit threads? (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 20:11:23 -0000
I would guess that the critical thing is the length of the temperature sensor bulb. It would be fairly typical of MOWOG to have a variety of sizes, the longer ones needing the additional spacer befor
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00737.html (10,597 bytes)

111. Re: Hmmm ..... Questions! (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 19:43:03 -0000
without a doubt - you need two ! Why else have such a big garage ? Guy play
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00984.html (10,595 bytes)

112. Re: Im pulling apart my baby bumble-bee (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 10:06:51 -0000
If when you say "lifting it out, by hand" you mean without the use of a hoist, the answer is yes! My son abnd I did this with a 1275 engine/ gearbox complete. We stood either side of the car with a
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01057.html (9,781 bytes)

113. Re: Im pulling apart my baby bumble-bee (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 14:42:35 -0000
I was the one said it could be done. Note I did say knees bent back straight ! However, you are right of course. Get hold of a proper hoist if you possibly can. Guy --Original Message-- From: Lancer
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01060.html (10,545 bytes)

114. Re: Thread gauge (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 21:23:26 -0000
'nother idea for this is to look out for those tools which are sold for cleaning up threads. They are usually square sectioned, with different thread pitches on each side and at each end, giving 8 di
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01121.html (7,797 bytes)

115. Re: I give up (once again) now dogs (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 07:32:58 -0000
Back in the '70 our neighbour had a Rover 2000TC He was always on about his "Rover" so we named our cat, Rover Calling the cat in at night --"Rover--Rover--Rover--Rover" stopped him talking about his
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01380.html (8,814 bytes)

116. MOWOG (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 08:23:28 -0000
Well Oiled and Greased Car or Driver ??! Guy
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01381.html (6,558 bytes)

117. Fuel pump leak (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 14:08:28 -0000
Does anyone know about the mechanical fuel pump fitted to a 1977 1500cc Mine is marked "AC" and it is leaking from a 1/8 inch diameter hole in the cast lower casing. The hole is clearly supposed to b
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg01446.html (7,073 bytes)

118. Exporting Spridgets (score: 1)
Author: "Guy Weller" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1999 17:45:16 -0000
Now then, I've got to have my 2 Pennies worth ( note, NOT cents !) I cannot see what the problem is with "shipping out" Spridgets. It is not as if they are being sent to the crusher, or exported to s
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00018.html (8,958 bytes)

119. Locations (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 12:46:01 -0000
Name: Guy Weller Town: Kendal County: Cumbria Country: UK Web Site: No Cars: 71 Austin Sprite 1275 Rebuild 90% 78 Midget 1500 Daily Driver 85%
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00587.html (7,489 bytes)

120. Re: Gift Sprite (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 22:14:32 -0000
OK, so when this buyer does call, and you have explained in terrible detail the trials and tribulations of rebuilding a basket case sprite, he will clearly be so relieved to be able to sell it on, th
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00686.html (9,977 bytes)

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