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41. Re: Brake Light Switch (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:58:03 -0500
Or get a brake light switch from a 1972 Corvette (without cruise Costs about 6 bucks. You have to drill out the threaded hole in the pedal box, but the switch comes with double nuts to secure it. Thi
/html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00532.html (8,320 bytes)

42. Re: Crane +plug gap? (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 06:02:36 -0500
I'm using 35, seems to work great.
/html/spridgets/2006-09/msg00692.html (7,120 bytes)

43. Re: Opine For Me On My Ribcage Gear Box? (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:35:17 -0500
Basically what you've got is a used ribcase transmission with unknown wear. At best, you can see there aren't any visible issues. Unfortunately, that is largely meaningless. It could pop out of secon
/html/spridgets/2006-10/msg00330.html (7,646 bytes)

44. Re: Oil pan gaskets and sump seals (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:43:56 -0500
I'm sure someone will argue with this, but this is what I do. I first prep the oil pan by making sure the edges of the bolt hole are not pulled up from the flanges. I usually take the peen end of a h
/html/spridgets/2006-10/msg00622.html (8,457 bytes)

45. Gas strut for trunk lid (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:35:04 -0500
Has anyone come up with a gas strut that replaces the stock catch and release mechanism?
/html/spridgets/2006-10/msg00704.html (6,318 bytes)

46. Re: Corvette Brake Light Switch (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 21:21:25 -0600
The Corvette switch was my suggestion. You've got two ways to do this. I recommend the second one, as I have tried both. 1) Drill out the threaded hole. You pretty much have to remove or at least de
/html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00185.html (9,567 bytes)

47. Re: How were Spridets sold originally? (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:41:50 -0600
The story I heard was that the name Datsun was invented for the US market in case the venture into the US failed. The Nissan company did not want to have its name associated with a failure. Lost face
/html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00496.html (9,124 bytes)

48. Re: shop/garage floor coatings (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:19:58 -0600
I haven't been as lucky with the Rustoleum. I had my garage extended and then coated the entire floor about two years ago. I believe I did everything right in cleaning the slab, including a muriatic
/html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00641.html (8,892 bytes)

49. Re: Media Blast was-RE: 58 Sprite progress report (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:54:35 -0600
Mine was soda blasted. About US$600. Nice finish on the metal, didn't take out bondo or undercoat. On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:28:14 -0500 Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net> writes:
/html/spridgets/2006-11/msg00681.html (8,379 bytes)

50. Re: Bleeding Rivergate slave (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:56:00 -0600
Try putting some teflon tape on the bleeder screws. I've never really had much luck with vacuum bleeders and one-man bleeders for this reason. You might just need to get someone in there to pump the
/html/spridgets/2006-11/msg01058.html (7,101 bytes)

51. Re: Diff Value (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2006 14:40:05 -0600
Considering the number of parts cars I've bought for between $200 and $400 that sounds like a lot. 3.9's are pretty common. I know more people looking for 4.22's for racing (and the "hen's teeth" 4.5
/html/spridgets/2006-11/msg01082.html (7,208 bytes)

52. Re: New Spridget Tires (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 17:20:47 -0600
Uniroyal always used to make the suckiest tires on the planet. Maybe they've improved?
/html/spridgets/2006-11/msg01109.html (7,309 bytes)

53. Re: MG Trivia..... "QUESTION OF THE DAY" Mon. (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:56:14 -0600
OK, I'll bite. The phone number for MG at Abingdon.
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00216.html (6,965 bytes)

54. Re: Sticking Throttle (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:51:46 -0600
Now, now, let's not exaggerate! There are about 55, as noted in Peter Egan's article "The Exploded View" in Road & Track of March, 2002. I haven't had time to count them myself... David Littlefield 1
/html/spridgets/2006-12/msg00757.html (6,971 bytes)

55. Carbs on sale (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 17:19:28 -0600
Moss has a set of brand new carbs for 948 engines on sale for $285. That's generally less than the cost of a rebuild. See "web specials" on the website. Part number 370-708. Thought someone might be
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00005.html (6,432 bytes)

56. Re: Want Steering Wheel (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2007 11:50:16 -0600
I put a Mountney on the wife's racecar. Looks good and is wrapped with leather. Has held up well. We used the 10". http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=3401 -- David Littlefi
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00113.html (7,032 bytes)

57. Re: Katrina, Malbu and other desasters (absolutely no LBC) (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:17:20 -0600
Years ago when a hurricane hit Florida my parents were affected. They were extremely complimentary on how the Red Cross responded and the help that was provided. Other reports said the same thing. Th
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00484.html (7,078 bytes)

58. Re: Close Ratio Ribcase (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:45:28 -0600
Quantum Mechanics does them. They are not as race-oriented as the JSR or Taylor Engineering boxes, but they are about half the cost.
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg01182.html (7,081 bytes)

59. Re: I got garage (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:51:23 -0600
I used some on the floor of my race trailer. Worked very well. They didn't have the coin or diamond plate patterns when I ordered, or I would have ordered one of them. The ribbed are not for your ple
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg01313.html (7,597 bytes)

60. Crankshaft woodruff key (score: 1)
Author: dmeadow@juno.com
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 07:17:15 -0600
Anyone know the size of the woodruff key on the 1275 crankshaft? Is it available in hardware stores? I'm assembling a motor and it is the only part I need-- not worth mail ordering. Thanks! David Lit
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg01315.html (6,373 bytes)


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