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21. ports in smog head (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 04:19:02 -0700 (PDT); Can somebody tell me what size and pitch the added air ports are in a 73-74 smog head? I need to plug the ones in mine - they look to be just smaller than 1/2", and a fine thread. I can't find a matc; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00587.html (6,858 bytes)
22. Oil Sump gasket (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 07:20:48 -0700 (PDT); I'm reassembling a 1275, and I thought I had purchased every gasket possible, plus some, for this engine. As I dug through stuff yesterday in preparation for putting the pan on, I found gaskets that; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00619.html (6,828 bytes)
23. Distributor choice (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:04:56 -0700 (PDT); I'm getting along building my 1275, and it will soon be time to decide on a distributor. I want reliability and low maintenence over any other factor, but want performance too. I've installed a Kent; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00627.html (7,636 bytes)
24. cooling a new 1275 (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:33:50 -0700 (PDT); I'm wondering if I should take any measures to improve cooling my new 1275 I'm putting in my 62. Should I consider an improved radiator, oil cooler or electric fan? I live where summer temps hit 100; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00774.html (6,767 bytes)
25. Geo Metro Radiator (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:05:46 -0700 (PDT); Sorry if this shows up twice - I sent earlier today and it never appeared... I want to learn a bit more about using a Geo Metro radiator for my new 1275. I understand one from an A/T car is a bit sho; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00884.html (6,602 bytes)
26. seats (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:36:12 -0700 (PDT); Whats the lowdown on seats for early 60's spridgets? Is it really difficult to take junk ones and rebuild/reupholster them? What's the market for junk ones? Do driver and passenger interchange? Does; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg01020.html (6,732 bytes)
27. seat substitutes (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 06:04:40 -0700 (PDT); Are there any alternatives to early sixties spridget seats that look traditional? I've read about Miata seats (haven't seen any installations) and I've got Corbeau's stuffed in mine - but is there an; /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg01031.html (6,760 bytes)
28. A-arm ass'y rebuilt? (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 10:50:11 -0700 (PDT); Am I dreaming, or did I see somewhere where you could purchase A-arm/spindle assemblies that had been rebuilt? After a day of doing battle with mine, I'd consider buying (aka being lazy). Joe Lansing; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00123.html (6,708 bytes)
29. rear axle shafts (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 14:11:24 -0700 (PDT); What are the differences between WW rear axles and disc wheel rear axles? Could I install the rear axles (and associated hubs, etc) from a 65 WW into my 62 disc wheel 62 differential? I'm thinking of; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00130.html (6,633 bytes)
30. Miller Motorsports Park/HSR (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 14:26:26 -0700 (PDT); Has anyone been to the new Miller Motorsports Park outside Salt Lake City Utah? I just got tickets to the Aug 3-5 Historic Sportscar Racing event, and I'm wondering where the most convenient hotels a; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00151.html (6,550 bytes)
31. removing fulcrum pin (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 16:17:29 -0700 (PDT); Are there any special tricks to removing a frozen fulcrum pin from an a-arm? I guess besides heating, and bashing it with a huge drift punch - I'm afraid of bending the a-arm itself. Thanks, Joe Lans; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00153.html (6,874 bytes)
32. tiny pin in swivel pin (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:33:21 -0700 (PDT); Are there special incantations necessary to remove the threaded pin that keeps the fulcrum pin in place in the A-Arm? I've succeeded in mutilating 2 already (off donor parts) that I'll try drilling o; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00280.html (6,870 bytes)
33. Generation Gap (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:53:14 -0700 (PDT); I'm getting old. I don't have the wit to parry with my son that I used to. You should have been witness to this conversation between me (62 Sprite) and son (Turbochg'ed AWD Subaru): Son: Why do you w; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00293.html (6,705 bytes)
34. Kingpins (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:08:22 -0700 (PDT); Would kingpins be different in a 62 Sprite and a 65 Midget? I've got complete assemblies from both, but the 62 Sprite is in better shape. An eBay seller has two sets, would either fit the 62? The 65?; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00372.html (6,993 bytes)
35. Re: welding mufflers (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:50:38 -0700 (PDT); There won't be anything that will explode. If the muffler is galvanized you should grind off the coating to bare steel. Don't breath the fumes - they're toxic. You will need a light touch to weld mos; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00452.html (7,207 bytes)
36. '61 Road and Track (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:23:12 -0700 (PDT); I gotta wonder about this - from Linda's 1962 article in Road and Track regarding the brand spanking new Mark II Sprite - "the rear edge of the cockpit has been cut back 12" to provide room for a chi; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00636.html (7,803 bytes)
37. brake caliper disassembly (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:02:27 -0700 (PDT); What is the prevailing wisdom regarding rebuilding brake calipers? I've accomplished Step 1 where you use 120 PSI of air to shoot the pistons across the shop and disperse brake fluid all over clean c; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00659.html (6,893 bytes)
38. Re: Pinks (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:51:01 -0700 (PDT); -- "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson@thicko.com> Here is how it really went: Computer: "Ding! - you've got mail." Rich Christensen: "hmmm dee dee..." Rich's office mate: "Rich - your computer beeped; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00740.html (6,864 bytes)
39. WW Tire sources (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:54:53 -0700 (PDT); I kinda went through the archives a bit, and all the old posts I kept regarding tire choices. I don't want to beat a dead horse, or waste others time, but it's still not clear to me after cruising we; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00741.html (6,715 bytes)
40. ceramic coating headers? (score: 1): Author: Joe Lansing <kidjoevid@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 13:18:11 -0700 (PDT); Is there really a heat advantage if you have your header ceramic coated? I'd like to keep some of the heat I'm now getting out of the cockpit - and I'm wondering if having my new header ceramic coate; /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00967.html (6,463 bytes)

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