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1. Re: wiper motor wiring and cable (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 23:05:06 +1100
About a month ago several people were interested in how I had wired up the 2 speed windscreen wiper motor in my Midget to work from a simple two position toggle switch, and even got the elusive auto
/html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00252.html (8,574 bytes)

2. Re: wiper motor wiring and cable (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 18:56:01 +1000
Iv'e had a number of people ask me for my wiper wiring details, so I'll go on an exploratory expedition under my dash to see if I can work it all out again and get back to you. Cheers, Eriks.
/html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00002.html (10,915 bytes)

3. Sprite at Sydney Motor Show (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 18:57:32 +1000
If anyone is intending to go to the Sydney International Motor Show this Sunday (17-10-99), keep an eye out for Bert Langfords immaculate Mk1 Sprite entered in the Shannons Concours Section. While th
/html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00970.html (7,320 bytes)

4. Sydney Motor Show concours winner (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 19:00:08 +1000
I thought I would share the news. Bert and Gwen Langfords immaculately restored Bugeye won the the Shannons Concours D'Elegance at the Sydney International Motor Show on Sunday. Bert and Gwen have be
/html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01261.html (7,455 bytes)

5. Re: wiper motor wiring and cable (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 1999 23:52:50 +1000
I went through the exercise of trying to wire up a two speed motor to a two position switch late last year. I did mamage to get both speeds and auto parking to work. I don't have the exact wiring de
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01786.html (10,424 bytes)

6. Re: secret identity of fiberglass nose (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 06 Aug 1999 19:00:30 +1000
I think this is a great idea. I have a page dedicaded to some of the Spridget oddities we have here in Australia, including one of my own "The Shark". Please feel free to copy the photos and text fr
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00206.html (9,557 bytes)

7. Bugeye with an identiy complex (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 13:20:26 +1000
Hi Cait, When I ordered a Heritage Certificate from the UK for my Midget, it was easy as all the body/chassis numbers were really obvious and located right where the workshop manual said they'd be. U
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00849.html (12,207 bytes)

8. Re: Bugeye with an identiy complex (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 18:44:22 +1000
I forgot to mention in my original email that this car doesn't have any identity plates etc.. attached to it anywhere. Hence the owners dilema. However, from Peter's description it looks like this is
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00962.html (10,700 bytes)

9. Re: AMP vs Volt meter (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 21:09:59 +1000
A Left Hand Drive 1970 Midget would have a generator. What you are observing is normal for a generator as they don't work efficiently at low RPM's, so can't supply enough power for the cars electric
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01203.html (10,248 bytes)

10. Re: Carb Springs (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 13:24:59 +1100
Hmmmm, looks like I've had my carb springs connected up the wrong way for the last few years. Never could understand why there needed to be a spring on the choke. Now I know why.... there shouldn't b
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00374.html (8,201 bytes)

11. Re: Painting Question (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 11:39:19 +1100
I've only had my new car on the road since November and already the paint is chipping off in the wheel wells. I've got a locally written spray painting book (published by Gregorys) which recommends
/html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00576.html (8,886 bytes)

12. Re: Fw: Water temp sending unit threads? (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 13:04:01 +1100
I tried what you are trying a couple of years ago and if I remeber correctly I don't think you can screw the sending unit directly into the head as it is too long, not enough clearance inside the he
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00660.html (9,950 bytes)

13. Re: Hmmm ..... Questions! (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 16:53:15 +1100
Do yourself and wife a favour and go for a '68 Midget. It's already got a 1275 engine, its more comfortable than a Bugeye, windup windows, lockable boot, a hood that can be put up or taken down in 3
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00852.html (11,665 bytes)

14. Re: Hmmm ..... Questions! (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 18:27:17 +1100
Australian assembled Midgets did not have any emission control gear (bonus), and all had the black wrinckle paint metal dashboards. However they were only assembled in Australia from late '67 to '71
/html/spridgets/1999-02/msg00856.html (13,913 bytes)

15. Location (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 14:56:55 +1100
Name: Eriks Skinkis City: Sydney State/Province: NSW Country: Australia Area Code: 2141 Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/4936 Checkout: Car(s): ' 70 Midget + ' 67 Midget (project)
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00368.html (8,567 bytes)

16. Re: paint scheme.... (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 17:33:34 +1100
My old Midget had a two tone paint scheme. White above the side chrome strip and silver/grey below. You can see a picture of it on my dog's web page: http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/4936/be
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01338.html (8,573 bytes)

17. Bonnet hinge testing my sanity (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:18:43 +1100
One of my bonnet hinges has developed an annoying high pitched squeeking noise that is absolutely driving me batty. It only squeeks when the bonnet is down (took me a while to locate the source as I
/html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00329.html (7,736 bytes)

18. SU Needle difference (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:19:27 +1100
I have two sets of 1.25" SU carb's. Looking at the needles one pair has the later type spring loaded needles stamped "AAC" while the other pair has the earlier type fixed needles stamped "M". Is ther
/html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00330.html (7,506 bytes)

19. Re: Bonnet hinge testing my sanity (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 16:20:29 +1100
Yes, that's the sound, the blood curdling screech. Except I can make it happen by tapping on the bonnet just above the hinge. It's definately a metal to metal screech and not a rubber bumper squeek.
/html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00367.html (9,278 bytes)

20. Re: SU Needle difference (score: 1)
Author: Eriks Skinkis <eriks@netspace.net.au>
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 16:25:56 +1100
Would it be fair to assume that "M" would be the better needle for more power at lower speeds and better fuel economy at higher speeds? Or am I looking at this too simplisticly? Eriks.
/html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00368.html (10,272 bytes)

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