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241. Re: New Owner with Engine Questions (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 12:44:45 -0800; The choke mechanism does indeed (physically) open the throttle a little as well as dropping the jet to richen the mixture. Mike; /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00913.html (10,204 bytes)
242. Re: Bathurst Races (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 15:35:54 -0700; The official event results are at http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?04/10/1998.ARDC There are 2 races - session 22 and session 28. BTW, when our Healey list friend George Cooper returns f; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00115.html (8,009 bytes)
243. Re: leaf spring problems (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 13:08:17 -0700; I wouldn't be welding spring steel. At best it'll lose its temper. While you can get replacement standard springs, I'll repeat my previous advice to this list - go to a springmaker, take your old spr; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00353.html (9,464 bytes)
244. Re: Got her running!!! (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 13:18:27 -0700; It sounds like it might be fuel starvation. If the jetting is right on the Weber, then primary candidates would be blocked fuel tank breather hole (or the wrong fuel cap!), and fuel filter. Mike smoo; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00354.html (8,963 bytes)
245. Re: Leaf Springs & Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 08:05:33 -0700; If you want to lube the leaves, please use a dry lube (graphite is good), not an oil-based product that will just attract dirt and act like a grinding paste! Mike; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00389.html (8,363 bytes)
246. Re: Addco urethane bushings on 3/4" front rollbar (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:57:40 -0700; are you using the standard size urethane bushings with a 3/4" bar? If so, it still rotates freely? While we are talking about urethane bushes, I thought I'd remind folks that you shouldn't use norma; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00398.html (10,553 bytes)
247. Re: Addco urethane bushings on 3/4" front rollbar (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:21:25 -0700; Whoops, it is me that uses Unix! I must have had it on the brain! Normal grease will cause the urethane to deteriorate prematurely. Graphite will work and not harm the bushing. Mike --Original Messag; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00400.html (12,417 bytes)
248. Re: Part 2 - Torqueing the Head (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 08:33:56 -0700; Head gaskets fail sometimes. Over here, we don't use the copper/asbestos gaskets any more - we use the Metro Turbo head gasket. It has been holding up on very high compression race engines much bette; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00515.html (12,921 bytes)
249. Re: It's Alive 2! (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 13:43:59 -0700; Yeah, mine was started in late Feb, dropped in the car on the evening of Sep 28 - just before I left to tow the car 500 miles to a race meeting. I originally told him, no hurry just make sure it is r; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00526.html (8,284 bytes)
250. Re: starter motor alternative (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 18:02:18 -0700; Both Winners Circle and Mini Mania have these. I have one (from WC) and couldn't be happier. It is expensive though. Unfortunately, all identification numbers have been removed from the starter so I; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00531.html (8,361 bytes)
251. Re: Frank,Re: It's Alive 2! (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 13:42:37 -0700; I had a 10:1 1380 with the Kent 266 cam, you are absolutely correct - it is a very pleasant engine with good torque and excellent behaviour. FYI, I have uprated the cam to a 286 cam without much of a; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00565.html (8,610 bytes)
252. Re: how to I.D. a differential (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 12:47:55 -0700; Check the crown wheel. It will have the number of gears stamped into the outer circumference of the gear. A 4.2 is 9/38 You might need to wipe it clean to see the stamping!!! Mike; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00593.html (8,482 bytes)
253. Re: Shocks. (and FAQ) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 09:41:05 -0700; This is one of those re-occurring questions. I think we should have a FAQ. I volunteer to collate and maintain it. I can cope with many of the issues *but* I know NOTHING about the rubber bumper midg; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00631.html (12,155 bytes)
254. Re: Gas problems - not Mexican food related. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 10:55:29 -0700; It depends on where the "stop" is. When you've max'd the pedal what is preventing it from opening further? Is it a pedal stop? Is it because the carbs have hit max before the pedal hits the floor? G; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00637.html (9,524 bytes)
255. Re: Gas problems - not Mexican food related. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 11:15:03 -0700; You need to effectively shorten the lever that attaches to the throttle. If it is a piece of flat steel and you have the pinch bolt arrangement, just drill another hole for the pinch bolt closer to t; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00640.html (11,591 bytes)
256. Re: Shocks. (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 11:36:19 -0700; Actually, they go from 5wt up to 50wt! Mike to told about; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00643.html (8,389 bytes)
257. 1/4 elliptic banjo (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 13:21:37 -0700; Is there any difference b/n the bugeye banjo (axle housing) and the disk brake MkII banjo? I don't think there is, but a friend is having some interference problems (with panhard rod) after fitting a; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00651.html (7,124 bytes)
258. Re: 1/4 elliptic banjo (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 15:05:19 -0700; I should have mentioned they are both steel wheel banjos. Mike; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00657.html (6,673 bytes)
259. Re: Early Midgets (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 15:15:23 -0700; What they actually did is try the square-nose front on the bugeye rear. It is a really nice look. I do not like the reverse (bugeye front on squarenose rear). The most beautiful is the sebring front; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00658.html (7,829 bytes)
260. Re: a Very Sad thing (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 10:23:55 -0800; I agree that you should teach your kids to drive at an early age and that autocross (or motorkhanas for us) are a great way to teach CAR CONTROL but they don't do a squat for defensive driving. Car c; /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00762.html (11,227 bytes)

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