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81. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 13:50:22 -0700 (PDT)
If you have a decent spring compressor you should be all set. I used a fairly cheap one when I replaced the valve springs on my 1275 head a few months back and had no problems. Using a spring compre
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00210.html (8,614 bytes)

82. Re: lowering kit (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 11:57:49 -0700 (PDT)
I have the front lowering kit install on my bugeye. It installed easily, and lowered the front end 3/4 to 1". If you purchase the kit through BSCR, you get another 10-15% off (FYI). You can always m
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00363.html (8,889 bytes)

83. Re: lowering kit (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:44:27 -0700 (PDT)
BSCR (British Sports Car Restorations http://www.bscr.com/ ) I've order through this guy several times, and he's been great. You get a 10-15% off Moss or VB prices (even sale prices). - Bryan
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00375.html (8,384 bytes)

84. Re: Installation help with Maniflow header (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 16:20:01 -0700 (PDT)
I installed one of these on the 1275 in my bugeye. The only way I could get it on with the engine in place is with the head off. If you don't want to remove the head, you can try unbolting all the e
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00377.html (9,192 bytes)

85. Re: Installation help with Maniflow header (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 17:24:20 -0700 (PDT)
I used a 'new' LCB manifold header from Minimania that was specifically for a 1275 sprite. It goes through the same opening between the frame rail and fender that the stock exhaust goes through (driv
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00383.html (10,466 bytes)

86. Re: Bugeye Fuel Tank (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 09:41:42 -0700 (PDT)
To find out for sure, fire off an email to AH-spares, and ask. They are very - Bryan Vandiver (59-bugeye) San Jose, CA BTW - They also have a stainless grill fot the bugeye, has anyone tried one of t
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00420.html (8,711 bytes)

87. Re: color (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 09:33:17 -0700 (PDT)
I have a can of the correct engine green (olive green) paint at home, I'll see if there is a paint code number on it. I purchased it from MiniMania over a year ago, so I'm not sure if they still car
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00427.html (8,378 bytes)

88. Sprite in Bay area for sale.. (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 15:05:42 -0700 (PDT)
Does anyone near the San Jose area know anything about a 'square fender' sprite for sale in Cupertino?? I just saw it on my way back from lunch in the Knob Hill parking lot in Cupertino (dark Grey, h
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00447.html (6,836 bytes)

89. Re: wiper motor (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 08:42:55 -0700 (PDT)
I am looking for a correct wiper motor for my bugeye. Thanks anyway. - Bryan Vandiver (59-bugeye) BTW - I could also use the correct Tudor washer bottle and fittings... Anyone??
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00494.html (7,402 bytes)

90. Re: driving light and generator (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 08:48:46 -0700 (PDT)
Last time I checked, it is also illegal in CA to drive with high beams and fog lights on too. Factory cars sold here are wire so that if you have you high beams on your fog lights are disabled. Unfor
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00545.html (13,196 bytes)

91. Re: Palo Alto (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 10:17:37 -0700 (PDT)
I was really impressed with the Sprite turnout too this year. This was the fourth time I've been to this show, and I have never seen so many 'nice' sprites in any location at one time. It was great m
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00725.html (9,795 bytes)

92. Re: Maniflow header installed, BUT.... (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 09:14:38 -0700 (PDT)
I'm glad to here that one of my suggestions worked :-) I am using a dellorto sidedraft (basically the same as a weber DCOE) with my maniflow LCB header. I assume your intake manifold is made of cast
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00858.html (11,169 bytes)

93. Re: The deal with the Horns (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 09:31:03 -0700 (PDT)
Don't feel so bad, I have everything working on my bugeye, except the horns. I've got an orginal lucus set probably off an MGB, and they both test out fine when hooked directly to the battery, but w
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00860.html (9,418 bytes)

94. Re: Maniflow header installed, BUT.... (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 11:19:00 -0700 (PDT)
I don't know if coating them is common practice, but they do have a tendency to rust if you don't, so while, it not only makes them look nicer, they might also last alot longer too, at least that's
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00874.html (13,291 bytes)

95. Re: The deal with the Horns (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 14:32:02 -0700 (PDT)
I don't know if I can be of much help here. If you have a second set of horns, they may have been installed as a 'dealer option' but there is no telling where they may have come from. It seems like
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00883.html (8,997 bytes)

96. Re: fine tuning (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 10:27:05 -0700 (PDT)
The problem with installing a new performance cam, is that during the machining sometime get a little offset, from true 0. The other problem is that timing marks on or engines were never that precise
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00946.html (9,959 bytes)

97. One eyed sprite! (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 10:58:25 -0700 (PDT)
Well, I decided to drive my freshly restored bugeye to work this morning. It's been really fun to drive, especially now that I've worked most the bugs out. So far I've only gone through two tanks of
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00949.html (8,215 bytes)

98. Sprite hardtop from metro?? (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 11:08:22 -0700 (PDT)
Hi all, Does anyone know anything about making a bugeye hartop by cutting the top off a Nash Metro??? Last night I helped a friend pick up a Bugeye 'project' car that he just bought. It came with a l
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00950.html (8,508 bytes)

99. Re: turbo anyone? (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 16:16:31 -0700 (PDT)
Hey! that mine! everyone else stay away from it! ;-) - Bryan Vandiver (59-bugeye) (pre turbo)
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00972.html (8,120 bytes)

100. Re: Sprite hardtop from metro?? (score: 1)
Author: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 16:29:55 -0700 (PDT)
The metro isn't history yet, I'm just checking for 'possibilities'. I know of a few 'totaled' metros that still have there tops intact, so even if I was to do it, it would probably be from another c
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00974.html (11,042 bytes)


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