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161. Re: Vacuum Advance (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 10:42:05 PDT
I use a mityvac silverline metal vacuum pump. They cost about $10-$15 more than the regular plastic one but seem to last longer and rebuild kits are available. I apply about 15" of vacuum to the uni
/html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00955.html (9,377 bytes)

162. msg00001.html (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 01 Jun 1998 06:13:56 PDT
Not sure but I think you are correct in that the HS2 always had plastic floats. The brass float rings were in the HS1 carbs someone might have replaced them in the past. I have a couple sets of old H
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00001.html (8,210 bytes)

163. Re: New Starter (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 05:40:25 PDT
Phil have you checked to make sure the starter bolts are tight, They sometimes work themself loose especially if someone neglected to use lock washers. Also make sure the ground cable is clean and ti
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00027.html (9,331 bytes)

164. Re: Transmission problem (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 06:03:25 PDT
Having the slave cylinder in will make no difference to shifting unless the trans is under stress (on a slope with no emergengy brake etc.). Have you tried removing the shift lever assembly (three b
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00028.html (9,314 bytes)

165. I need a steering wheel. (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 10:17:03 PDT
Does anyone have an extra steering wheel to fit a Bugeye that they would like to sell? Preferably a wood rim, flat, 13 or 14" including boss and horn assembly. I am getting a little tired of searchin
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00035.html (6,940 bytes)

166. Re: keeping SUs looking nice (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 1998 06:16:28 PDT
I sprayed mine with clear hi-temp engine paint about a year ago and they still look pretty good without any other attention. Peter. '59 Bugeye, '71 Midget, '70 MGB. freshly Liggett SPG
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00056.html (7,668 bytes)

167. Re: Starter - Progress Report/Thanks (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 06:09:12 PDT
I would suspect the battery as being bad from your symptoms. Though you did not mention if the car would start again if you shut it off or if it only goes dead after sitting for a while. If it goes d
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00078.html (10,629 bytes)

168. Re: used tranny prices (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 06:23:17 PDT
Are you planning on swapping the transmission yourself, if not here is a word of warning it can get expensive I have swapped in three transmissions already in the past year. I have paid from 50 to 5
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00079.html (8,334 bytes)

169. steering rack lube (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 08:55:42 PDT
problem. Tim, The gun is sold as Quicksilver Grease Gun, part number C-91-37299 and cost is approximately $18.00. Oil is Quicksilver Gear Lube Super Duty in a 250 ml tube, part number 92-98780 cost
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00081.html (8,034 bytes)

170. # for Rivergate Restoration Products (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 09:42:28 PDT
If anyone has the number for Rivergate Restoration Products makers of the 5-speed conversion kit for spridgets could they please E-mail it me, it seems like second gear for a ribcase transmission is
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00148.html (7,126 bytes)

171. Re: rear suspension questions (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 05:16:17 PDT
Why just one? you are probably better off replacing both at the same time in the hope that your car will sit level afterwards. It depends on the size of the fastener and whether or not it is compres
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00176.html (8,798 bytes)

172. Re: No synchro in second (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 05:29:13 PDT
it second on Carry on unless you are worried about originality and saving the smoothcase for a later concours restoration. The smoothcase is almost impossible to find parts for and the syncros requi
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00177.html (8,059 bytes)

173. Re: Rear suspension (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 07:14:01 PDT
The front spring bushing can be beat out using an old socket of the right size, or two sockets one large one on the outside with the socket facing the spring and one just slightly smaller than the b
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00179.html (8,764 bytes)

174. Re: Midget 1500 Help (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 12:12:37 PDT
Yes but you need a special tool. Get a cheapo wrench in the right size I think it's 1/2 or 9/16, clamp it in your vise heat it with a torch and bend it to the right shape. I think its about 70 - 80 d
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00191.html (8,715 bytes)

175. Re: Midget 1500 Help (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 12:12:48 PDT
Yes but you need a special tool. Get a cheapo wrench in the right size I think it's 1/2 or 9/16, clamp it in your vise heat it with a torch and bend it to the right shape. I think its about 70 - 80 d
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00192.html (8,714 bytes)

176. Re: Whitworth tools (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 05:09:40 PDT
I have found that there are actually very few whitworth bolts on a Bugeye. The original brass nut on the starter wire. The Brass caps on the original 1 1/8 carbs, and maybe a couple others. for a fe
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00209.html (8,815 bytes)

177. On the road again. (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:06:26 PDT
As of this morning my car is back on the road after 1 unsuccesful gearbox transplant and a final successful one. Two gearbox swaps in two weeks is a little too often for me especially in 95 degree we
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00305.html (7,195 bytes)

178. Re: Wishbone Pan Nuts (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:52:18 PDT
I would make sure that they were grade 8 fasteners, and not your el cheapo hardware store variety, other than that they should be fine. the or
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00308.html (8,078 bytes)

179. re: Stainless was Whitworth tools (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 14:07:11 PDT
IMHO Stainless steel fasteners are OK for non-structural use but I believe that they are normally not even grade 5, because of the ease with which I have managed to snap them when tightening. Also un
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00309.html (9,095 bytes)

180. Re: Wishbone Pan Nuts (score: 1)
Author: "Peter Samaroo" <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 18:38:31 PDT
I have never had a properly torqued grade 8 shear on me but maybe I'm just lucky so far. As far as the wishbone pan bolts I thought we were referring to the A-arm spring pan that holds the spring in
/html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00319.html (8,373 bytes)

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