- 181. Re: Just how big IS a Sprite? (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 22:01:05 -0500
- If this helps, the similarly-sized MkI Midget is 11' 4 1/4" long and 4'5" wide, so I think a bugeye should barely fit. -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the O
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00263.html (7,952 bytes)
- 182. Re: Mostly Oriental Substandard Stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 23:06:03 -0500
- I haven't been a regular Moss customer - only a few items over the years, but haven't had any problems (knock wood). I've bought most of my stuff from VB (mostly because shipping here is usually quic
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00265.html (8,471 bytes)
- 183. Re: looking for engine (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 22:41:29 -0500
- You should get together with the owner of Picklestein, a Midget whose saga was recently told on the mg list. -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY proble
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00330.html (7,389 bytes)
- 184. Re: Chills and Helicopters (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 00:26:44 -0500
- "Woke up fell out of bed dragged a comb across my head" Are we back on the British music thread again? -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00424.html (7,841 bytes)
- 185. Re: springloaded float-bowl needles (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 00:33:06 -0500
- Don't know about spring-loaded needles, but I've had grose jets fail. Replacing them should solve your fuel sloshing problem. -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have foun
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00478.html (7,366 bytes)
- 186. Re: no lead head (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 00:33:06 -0500
- What is the compression on the early, high compression 1275 and on the later, low compression 1275, and in what year was the changeover? (I believe I have one of each, correct?) -NORY Don't assume th
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00527.html (7,535 bytes)
- 187. Re: Cost estimate (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 10:38:59 -0500
- Depends how long they've been sitting under those tarps. A few years? I wouldn't pay more than parts car dollars (under $500). Do they run? Every rubber part will need to be replaced, things could be
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00562.html (7,880 bytes)
- 188. Re: re/tallest and heaviest (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 00:42:35 -0500
- I've heard it said that one does not "sit in" a British sports car - One "wears" a British sports car. 5'2" perfect fit -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00579.html (8,214 bytes)
- 189. Re: Crankshaft nut (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 01:53:30 -0500
- Large sockets are available from places that sell machine shop tools and heavy equipment tools. Check the yellow pages and call around. I have no idea what it might cost though, as I have access to a
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00581.html (8,137 bytes)
- 190. Re: No lead head (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:22:04 -0500
- Your '66 Sprite engine number should start with "10CC". Yours looks kind of like the high compression 1275 from the '70-'71 Midgets, but the number itself seems a little high, so I'm not really sure
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00593.html (7,559 bytes)
- 191. Re: re/tallest and heaviest (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:31:27 -0500
- Is that where I heard it? -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Ranger '86 Ford Escort '89 Ford Probe '96 No
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00595.html (8,048 bytes)
- 192. Re: more brit terms (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 23:59:39 -0500
- "white spirits" uhhh....... vodka? -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Ranger '86 Ford Escort '89 Ford Pro
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00645.html (7,834 bytes)
- 193. Re: Useful Internet Addresses (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:50:55 -0500
- You're welcome to check out my homepage (URL below). The British car pages are full of links you may find useful. -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY p
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00652.html (7,733 bytes)
- 194. Re: Christmas list (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 09:59:33 -0500
- Vizzard's book is in the latest VB Catalog - $55 -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Ranger '86 Ford Escor
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00689.html (7,407 bytes)
- 195. Re: Dreamers? (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 10:08:01 -0500
- Yeah, it seems like a lot for some wheels and brakes. OTOH, if you have a mechanically sound rust-bucket and need a good body..... Seriously, I would offer $100. It's worth it for the wheels and the
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00690.html (7,557 bytes)
- 196. Re: Useful Internet Addresses (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 10:10:36 -0500
- Yeah, and it woke me right up when I clicked on it at 2 AM. -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Ranger '86
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00691.html (7,820 bytes)
- 197. Re: Eat your heart out! (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 12:48:35 -0500
- good indication of actual value. If there are two people in the room that want an item badly enough, it will be bid to a rediculous price. OTOH, if there's only one person who wants an item, it will
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00700.html (8,232 bytes)
- 198. Re: FW: oil leaks (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 16:01:37 -0400
- Nope, no PCV valve on mine. -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Ranger '86 Ford Escort '89 Ford Probe '96
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00020.html (8,278 bytes)
- 199. Re: trunk (boot) seal (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 16:13:17 -0400
- I though that was normal. Mine's the same way. I just figured the new rubber would get more flexible over time and it would settle. At least it doesn't rattle. -NORY Don't assume that because you hav
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00022.html (7,332 bytes)
- 200. Re: Calipers (score: 1)
- Author: Nory@webtv.net (Nory)
- Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 23:24:34 -0400
- Rebuild 'em yourself. If I can do it, anybody can! -NORY Don't assume that because you have found one problem, you have found the ONLY problem. '74 Midget & '71 parts car '94 Ford Ranger '86 Ford Esc
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00155.html (7,019 bytes)
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