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161. Re: [Spridgets] Poly Bushing lube (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:02:55 -0800; I haven't done this (yet), but I've heard that there's a special grease that's supposed to be used with them. Can you contact the supplier to find out? -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvc; /html/spridgets/2007-12/msg00376.html (7,640 bytes)
162. Re: [Spridgets] Oh Yessss! (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:22:20 -0800; Ah, so you've been out to Hunterdon County! (That'd be right across the river from PA). Not sure there are too many sheep down the shore.... -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Orig; /html/spridgets/2007-12/msg00440.html (8,574 bytes)
163. Re: [Spridgets] Please define idiot... (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:53:46 -0800; ABS works on speed difference between the wheels.That's one reason why it doesn't go off at a dead stop. Lock 'em up at 0mph, and then start to slide, and it'll do you no good. But if you let go and; /html/spridgets/2007-12/msg00866.html (10,180 bytes)
164. Re: [Spridgets] No real difference in tires (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:42:39 -0800; Greater rolling resistance? I thought a skinny tire, with a small aspect ratio, would have less rolling resistance. Why would this be an incorrect thought? Agree with you on cornering and poor handli; /html/spridgets/2008-01/msg00288.html (10,369 bytes)
165. Re: [Spridgets] Prop rod question (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:41:12 -0800; IIRC, the spacer goes through the click stick only. My midget is in winter storage, so I can't check the car now... -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original Message--> On a lat; /html/spridgets/2008-01/msg00424.html (7,549 bytes)
166. Re: [Spridgets] Ignition fault - Lucas electronic DM system (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:03:39 -0800; Problem with the remote amplifier? I heard the DM has the old GM HEI 4-pin module in it. (I haven't opened mine to check.) They're pretty cheap to replace, may be try that? -=Chris Chris King http:/; /html/spridgets/2008-01/msg00505.html (8,804 bytes)
167. [Spridgets] BMW was: Re: more Suburu ??s (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:19:08 -0800; Or get a Bentley manual and get underneath! :) They're fairly straightforward to work on. Admittedly, I haven't been inside the twin-cam four in mine ('91 318is), but at 235K, it's still going strong; /html/spridgets/2008-01/msg01277.html (7,535 bytes)
168. Re: [Spridgets] First Drive (67 Sprite) (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:28:21 -0800; Is that the same side you had problems fitting the fender? -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original Message--> Frank, If you can see the negative camber by just eyeballing it y; /html/spridgets/2008-02/msg00523.html (8,586 bytes)
169. Re: [Spridgets] Isuzu starter (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 06:19:43 -0800; Looks like an Isuzu/Chevrolet equivalent: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Spectrum Sold as: * 1975? - Holden Gemini - Australia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia> * 1982? - Holden Gemini; /html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00233.html (11,311 bytes)
170. [Spridgets] Grundy insurance (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 07:30:59 -0700; Hi List, I saw the recent discussion on Classic insurance, and I'm now getting quotes for the Midget and the Cosworth. Does anyone have any experience with Grundy? They've quoted me about half of wha; /html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00439.html (7,083 bytes)
171. Re: [Spridgets] Ebay Jag (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:20:13 -0700; Reserve's met, it's up to $13,500. Insane, if you ask me... -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original Message--> Guess so, it has 31 bids to get it there. Next bid meets reserve.; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00274.html (9,810 bytes)
172. Re: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:56:21 -0700; The 1500's had a couple of different timing specs, depending on model year and emissions equipment. Many of the later ones had a vacuum retard (not advance), and the timing spec was 2* ATDC with the; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00478.html (9,322 bytes)
173. Re: [Spridgets] Thoughts on the Dizzy/Advamce thingy (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:03:37 -0700; IIRC, that's not quite true, and it also depends on where your vac source comes from. with a ported (carb) vacuum, I think the highest vac is at part throtle, advancing the timing for a leaner burn a; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00479.html (8,873 bytes)
174. Re: [Spridgets] 1500 Midget tune up and interesting timing (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:54:22 -0700; I remember that article, but I thought it was a 60s Porche 911 that was Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original Message--> Remember Adrian, Midgets were never very quick to begin with.; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00543.html (9,219 bytes)
175. Re: [Spridgets] Monday Morning News (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:12:24 -0700; Then somebody overcooked them. When I've had them,(including in Paris), they've been tender and tasty, with lots of butter and garlic. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original M; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00545.html (9,189 bytes)
176. Re: [Spridgets] Spring Tune Up (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:40:49 -0700; Thanks Frank for hosting this again! My car is running great. It does have a shimmy that shows up at about 70mph, probably related to the excess negative camber we noticed on the left front. Time for; /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00705.html (8,830 bytes)
177. Re: [Spridgets] spin-on oil filters (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:04:10 -0700; Yep, looks like it. -=Chris (a 1500 guy) Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original Message--> Isn't that the adapter that used to be included FREE with 1500 filters??? __________________; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00077.html (7,991 bytes)
178. [Spridgets] is this thing on? (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:07:13 -0700; I know I don't post much, but my last couple of emails to spridgets I haven't seen show up on the list. Have you all seen anything from me lately, or is it just my email service? -=Chris Chris King h; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00078.html (7,211 bytes)
179. Re: [Spridgets] is this thing on? (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:12:48 -0700; ok, answered my own question. Please disregard, or make fun of me, whatever you're in the mood for :) Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original Message--> I know I don't post much, but m; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00079.html (7,977 bytes)
180. Re: [Spridgets] Tie Rod End removal? (score: 1): Author: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>; Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 04:32:40 -0700; One thing that always helps me out is to have the suspension somewhere near ride height. There's less strain on the TRE joint than when it's at full droop. Just put a jack under the fulcrum pin and r; /html/spridgets/2008-05/msg00278.html (8,963 bytes)

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