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41. Re: Rear Springs: New or Re-arch? (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 09:16:39 +0100
Perhaps a mass swapping of cars across the pond is called for. My UK car leans t'other way ! or .... go faster round left turns Guy -- Original Message -- From: Steven Fooshee <fooshst@stumail.gc.cc.
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00856.html (10,312 bytes)

42. Re: Rear spring shackle question (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 19:07:09 +0100
If you cannot get the pin out it is easier to remove the bracket (3 bolts) from the floor than to disturb the gas tank. Guy -- Original Message -- From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com> To: Pat
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg01191.html (9,095 bytes)

43. Re: car-o-scope (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 07:53:12 +0100
The XJ6 was a 6 cylinder saloon and coupe model sold between'68 and '77 Probably just that we had to give it some fancy model name to make it sound interesting for the USA market. Guy UK car - the
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg01205.html (9,762 bytes)

44. Re: car-o-scope (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 21:26:08 +0100
It was a rare model with the gear linkage reversed. Had one forward gear, maximum 22 mph, and 4 reverse gears which would top out at 152. Not many of them left now as too many were written off doing
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg01216.html (10,515 bytes)

45. Re: PCV needed? (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 06:17:48 +0100
Now that depends on where in the world you are. My UK spec '71 has a cylindrical oil seperator on the timing gear cover (front cover?) and then a simple pipe going to a "Y" shaped connector feeding d
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00202.html (12,596 bytes)

46. Re: 77 Midget gear shift lever (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 19:07:30 +0100
On the 1500 gearbox there is a little spring and plunger fitted at the rear of the pivot point of the gear lever. The pivot point is the bit that looks like a python that has swallowed a ball, well
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00340.html (8,889 bytes)

47. Fw: WARNING - New Virus (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 17:01:08 +0100
This warning is circulating It could be a hoax - I don't know but when the E-mail that it refers to arrived on my system I didn't risk it ! Deleted without opening, just in case. Guy
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00375.html (8,791 bytes)

48. Head Torque (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 20:49:22 +0100
Ok, so what's the view on this one ? Refitted head (sprite's, not mine ) and torqued down. Now run for 300 miles and I think I should re-torque it Do I do it hot or cold ?? Guy
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00647.html (6,612 bytes)

49. Re: Sway Bar mountings (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 18:54:02 +0100
I'm sure that I have seen a square bdy sprite with the anti-roll bar mounted "up-side-down" - that is with the short link arms pointing upwards from their mounting brackets on the lower wishbone plat
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00798.html (8,577 bytes)

50. Re: Re[2]: Car feels light at highway speeds (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 19:37:53 +0100
You can do an awful lot of accurate checking on a sprite with a length of string and two lengths of dowel. 1. Check chassis alignment. Park up on level ground with steering as close to dead ahead as
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00839.html (14,146 bytes)

51. Re: 5-Speed Sunny/210 'box:- need advice, please. (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 19:08:48 +0100
I am also interested in a 5-spd conversion for my 1275 Sprite, having got so used now to having overdrive on my 1500 Midget. As far as I can tell the Datsun/ Nissan gearboxes are pretty rare now in
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg01034.html (13,410 bytes)

52. Re: San Diego area body shop. (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 18:21:11 +0100
Now my version of a Basket Case is where the body tub is so full of holes it resembles a wicker basket. May be in one piece, or may be spread across several square miles. the some good
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg01086.html (10,669 bytes)

53. Re:1500 overdrive (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 18:47:09 +0100
Sorry Dave, My message perhaps wasn't quite clear about this. I have two cars. A 1500 Midget that I modified to take an overdrive gearbox. I am really pleased with that, it makes such a difference to
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg01087.html (8,621 bytes)

54. Re: Quick paint primer for Dummie (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 08:58:14 +0100
In the UK the professional paint shops use 2-pack for quicker and more consistent results, harder finish, better shine etc, but they have all the proper equipment and installation to make for safe u
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg01336.html (9,035 bytes)

55. Front Brake hoses (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 10:55:50 +0100
Hello, 3 or 4 years ago I bought a set of Goodridge ss braided brake hoses in preparation for rebuilding my 1971 Sprite. Everything assembled now and I was doing a final check before its first MOT si
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg01338.html (7,676 bytes)

56. Re: LBC question (no one unsubscribe, please) (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 06:59:46 +0100
Depends where you start from, but assuming everything stock, then go for a thicker sway bar and poly bushes I put the 5/8" bar off my 1500 midget on my 1275 sprite, and bought a thicker 3/4" bar for
/html/spridgets/1999-06/msg01460.html (8,908 bytes)

57. Re: Paintin' the RBs (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 18:55:04 +0100
I've seen a photo somewher of a RB midget with the bumpers in the same colour as the body. I thought it looked smart ! Guy -- Original Message -- From: Kate & Gary Bales <kgb@clipper.net> To: J. Adri
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00123.html (10,437 bytes)

58. Re: No respect for rubber (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 19:10:59 +0100
It was the dancer, Isadora Duncan; Strangled by her own scarf when it got tangled in the knock-off hub of the wire wheels. Not sure it wasn't an MG, but may have been something a bit more up market,
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00124.html (10,778 bytes)

59. Re: Straps For Luggage Rack (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 19:17:01 +0100
So what, Ulix, is a "rearend pumpkin " Do I need one ? Guy distance ridden thread two a tie
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00125.html (10,189 bytes)

60. Brakes / no brakes (score: 1)
Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 19:03:45 +0100
Went for a short (like 4 times round the block) drive in the blue, newly rebuilt 1275 Sprite. OK, only 1.6 miles total, but quite a "buzz" just 'cos it actually goes after an 8 year rebuild !!! Just
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00237.html (7,769 bytes)

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