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381. Re: 1275 resurrection (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 10:10:47 +1000
Yes, using an oil can, keep feeding oil into the hole at the right rear of the block. If you have an oil cooler, it is where the rearward fitting is. If you don't, it is where the copper pipe goes f
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00229.html (9,845 bytes)

382. Re: Fattest Tire on 13x6 MiniLite Rim? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 10:19:27 +1000
Please, before you use them, get them checked. Magnesium wheels, particular older ones, are notorious for cracksm, internal cavities and porosity problems. I'd hate to see you crash you car because a
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00231.html (9,769 bytes)

383. Re: 1275 resurrection (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 10:27:37 +1000
I forgot something else. If you put a new cam and lifters in the engine, you should bed these in first before you go driving. The procedure is 2,000 - 2,500 rpm for 30 minutes as soon as possible aft
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00234.html (9,897 bytes)

384. Re: 1275 resurrection (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 15:06:00 +1000
Well, after my first rebuild I didn't do this and not too long afterwards I had to replace the cam and lifters. I spoke to quite a few of the engine builders around here and they told me about the pr
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00245.html (11,717 bytes)

385. Re: King Pins (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 18:47:29 +1000
There is a simple front suspension diagnostics guide at http://www.cgl.rmit.edu.au/~mg/cars/goblins/tech/frontend.htm Mike
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00285.html (8,540 bytes)

386. Re: Spridget rear suspension (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 1998 12:55:20 +1000
You should leave in the plastic separators - they prevent the springs from premature wear and provide some small protection from rust (they stop the leaves from rusting together. I'd hold on the sway
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00312.html (9,625 bytes)

387. Re: Spridget rear suspension (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:14:54 +1000
Ulix's summary is exactly as I would describe it. As for spring rates, using the WC 510lb springs on real roads will drive you crazy, shake everything loose, and cause front end patter. I have these
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00453.html (10,459 bytes)

388. re-furbishing sagging or broken leaf springs (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:48:23 +1000
There was some discussion about this topic a while ago. I had tried to re-temper some sagging springs with a disastrous result (12 months later they were twice as bad!). Last week I took a set of old
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00459.html (8,018 bytes)

389. Re: 18 Volts Output ? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 11:16:26 +1000
You'll ruin your battery with 18v, possibly radio too. I'd guess a missing or faulty regulator. Does the Mitsubishi have an integral regulator? Mike seen causing
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00461.html (8,664 bytes)

390. Re: Fork Oil - what weight are you using? (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 09:58:59 +1000
I've been using it for years. I tried Penrite's lever arm shock oil #2 but it wasn't stiff enough so I went back to 30wt or 40wt fork oil (road and race respectively). No complaints and possibly bett
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00552.html (9,455 bytes)

391. Re: Front Spoiler & Torque Steer (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 22:17:40 +1000
Did you replace the spring eye bushes? If all the bolts are tight, then the front 'metalastic' bushes may be shot. You will need to drop the front spring mounting plate to access it. Mike worn. It so
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00791.html (9,785 bytes)

392. Re: Oil Cooler Fit and Cleaning (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Fri, 1 May 1998 10:16:15 +1000
Unfortunately, the oil cooler is usually *after* the oil filter... Mike up to grime and dust and spiders for some time? I'd scrap most any cooler of unknown parentage. Who knows what sort of accident
/html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00927.html (9,097 bytes)

393. Re: frt wheel bearings (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 09:43:43 +1100
The use of tapered roller bearings can cause premature failure of the stub The standard setup of ball bearings and a spacer under compression reduces the maximum tension load on the stub axle (a bend
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00011.html (8,282 bytes)

394. Re: front wheel bearings (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 09:50:10 +1100
Mike spacer the
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00012.html (9,261 bytes)

395. Re: Mini Mania email (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 12:55:00 +1100
I have had a good response from MM on email. I was always dealing with the same person so I put his name in the subject line (i.e. For Chris Nelson). With a single email used by a bunch of people, me
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00016.html (10,714 bytes)

396. Shorrocks supercharger (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 15:12:01 +1100
Anyone know of one for sale? Any idea on prices? Mike
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00022.html (6,633 bytes)

397. Re: My .02 on Front Wheel Bearings (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 18:15:13 +1100
I am putting together a comprehensive article on front wheel bearings and why spacers are important. I will include figures and as good an explanation as I can. David Ramsey did pick me up on a slip
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00026.html (9,011 bytes)

398. Roller bearing update (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 12:52:18 +1100
I'm temporarily unable to finish my article on front wheel bearings etc. The are ripe and I am busy picking and crushing. Will be back on the case early next week. This will be our first wine, a smal
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00083.html (7,156 bytes)

399. Re: engine rebuild questions (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 11:54:45 +1100
Change the cam. I had the Kent MD266 in redcar. It is still smooth at idle but produces great midrange. As far as I can tell it gave up nothing and produced more torque and HP. It has no noticable vi
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00292.html (9,472 bytes)

400. Re: trans drain plug tool (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 10:24:46 +1100
The problem with most gear is that they will corrode the brass (synchros, bushes etc) in the box. The problem with engine oils are that they don't have the ideal properties for lubricating gears (per
/html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00311.html (11,324 bytes)

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