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141. Re: Sway Bars (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 16:14:12 -0800
I'm currently running the "middle sized" bar, and enjoy the difference. I took the bugeye out for a test run on a long straight road near home and quickly put it up to ~100MPH. A small irregularity i
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00063.html (8,710 bytes)

142. Re: Re: B17 rides, B24 sightings (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:29:57 -0800
I was thrilled years ago to see a restored B-24 fly into Oakland on a tour of the US. It was signed on the fuselage by all the people that had helped restore it. There were several 'old guys' in bomb
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00536.html (7,349 bytes)

143. Re: I Need a Dolly or Two (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:16:39 -0800
Large commercial freezers are usually shipped with dolly style wheels for optional installation. I've brought home a couple of sets from work when the freezer is one that won't be moveable. They tak
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00839.html (7,324 bytes)

144. earth to list... (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:33:10 -0800
Gone for a three day weekend and ZERO list posts? Whats up? Glen
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00935.html (6,218 bytes)

145. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 12:46:14 -0700
Since I read about the accelerated destruction of flat-tappet cams when used with the new low-ZDDP oils, it solidified my habit of only using Castrol HD30wt. I'd always avoided the multi-weights beca
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00036.html (8,718 bytes)

146. Re: Motor Oil Question [LBC content] (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:45:52 -0700
Hi Jacques, Just for starters, http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/oil_summary.html http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/flat_tappet_cam_tech/ http://www.revsearch.com
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00039.html (8,752 bytes)

147. 50th anniversary pistons (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:53:23 -0700
As I consider what it will take to have a bombproof motor for the drive to the Ozarks, I decided to swap out the two pistons that suffered when the headgasket blew a few months ago. I noticed that th
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00076.html (8,191 bytes)

148. tehachapi lister (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:16:33 -0700
Do we still have a lister in Tehachapi, CA? I'm interested in the Austin camper van on E-bay and would like a lister to cast an eye on it if possible. Yeah, I know it has a Pinto motor transplant, bu
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00508.html (6,306 bytes)

149. Austin camper, bummer (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:50:17 -0700
I had to pass on the cool Austin camper van, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Austin-152-Caravan-1962-Austin-15 2-Caravan-Rare-Morris-MG-Van-camper-vw_W0QQitemZ170099679878QQihZ007QQcategor
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00539.html (7,299 bytes)

150. turbo research (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:43:24 -0700
I've been looking at engineering a new turbo setup for an A-series based on a modern and commonly available turbocharge that others could copy. The Rayjay on my bugeye is fantastic, but no longer ava
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00653.html (7,912 bytes)

151. Re: turbo research (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:04:09 -0700
The current setup on my bugeye is working well, but it is also the perfect one on which to try a Megasquirt. Since I'm already running a custom manifold and using a suck-through turbo, I would only n
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00681.html (7,925 bytes)

152. engine removal (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:15:19 -0700
If there are any N. Calif. Spridget folk interested, the turbo motor is coming out this weekend. I drained the radiator last night and got the bonnet set aside. The forecast is for rain all weekend s
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00785.html (7,115 bytes)

153. motor pull (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:09:46 -0700
Motor is out, tranny split for exam/rebuild and brake fluid leak mess all sanded and primered for paint repair. If the replacement pistons show up this week, I could have the car ready for THIS June.
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00934.html (7,165 bytes)

154. Re: Air/fuel ratio monitors (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:46:21 -0700
I have one mounted in the turbo bugeye and I keep an eye on it like any other gauge. Now on my third set of pistons, I like to keep on top of things. Glen
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01060.html (8,761 bytes)

155. Re: Air/fuel ratio monitors (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:11:50 -0700
Though I have the MST BTM6 with boost retard, its in a drawer until a later date. Without a wastegate, I monitor boost with the boost gauge and back off a bit if boost goes over 10lbs. I've filed a n
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01065.html (9,515 bytes)

156. Re: Re: Air/fuel ratio monitors (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:18:28 -0700
Yeah, I'm runnin about 10lbs, dipwad
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01066.html (8,413 bytes)

157. Re: Air/fuel ratio monitors (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:14:58 -0700
This time around I'm using forged Venolia pistons. Modifications included a slight lowering of the top ring, 13cc dish to acheive the desired CR, and ceramic coated crowns. The first blown set was du
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01071.html (9,366 bytes)

158. Re: Air/fuel ratio monitors (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:50:47 -0700
An important consideration, but one easily evaded if you are doing all your fuel/air mixing upstream of the intake manifold. With a turbo like mine, I will be adding a throttle body just ahead of the
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01073.html (8,686 bytes)

159. Re: Air/fuel ratio monitors (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:19:43 -0700
I spoke to David Anton at APT about how I would be using the car and what I wanted out of it. From there he selected a profile based on Vizard's experience and ground one up for me. I've been very ha
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg01076.html (8,674 bytes)

160. bearing replacement (score: 1)
Author: "Glen Byrns" <grbyrns@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2007 19:21:32 -0800
I'm just finishing rebuilding a Datsun trans and found a nice trick to get the bearings on and off with minimum effort. To remove, freeze the entire assembly in the home freezer. Then whip it out of
/html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00019.html (7,126 bytes)


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