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81. gearbox oil (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 9 Jul 1997 15:12:50 -0400; Hello list! I'm changing my gearbox (tranny) oil tonight in my '65 Sprite. I see that Moss and others now sell Redline 75W90 and suggest it even for cars whose manuals call for 20X50 oil. Does anyone; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00602.html (6,822 bytes)
82. Re: Musings (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 10:59:53 -0400; I wonder about using this stuff with wire wheels (though I don't recall if the original poster has wire wheels). My limited experience is that you're just as likely to get a puncture from spoke ends; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00978.html (8,729 bytes)
83. Spridget speed (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 12:47:09 -0400; Hello List! How fast do you drive your Spridget on the highway? Mine seems pretty wrapped out at 55. Can the drvetrain take higher speeds for hours on end? What are your experiences? TIA, ___________; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg00997.html (7,275 bytes)
84. Re: Brake bias (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 13:58:19 -0400; Hmm, book says that the shoe pads cannot be cleaned once they get oil on them. I guess that this is because the pads are of porous material. You'd never be able to get all of the oil out. The oil is; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01013.html (8,684 bytes)
85. Re: Heavy Weight Shock Oil (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Thu, 17 Jul 1997 12:25:22 -0400; Doesn't Moss sell shock oil? I just bought a bottle of shock oil from my local Brit parts store (Atlanta Imported Auto Parts http://www.mindspring.com/~aiap/), topped up the shocks with it, and now n; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01089.html (7,413 bytes)
86. clunk at shift (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 08:30:18 -0400; Hello List! A new and unhappy sound has popped up in my '65 MkIII Sprite. When I release the clutch, a distinctive clunk or pop goes off. It sounds like it's coming from the rear, possibly with a bia; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01120.html (7,986 bytes)
87. Re: Body Panel?? (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Sun, 20 Jul 1997 15:06:33 +0000; I have rust in that area of my '65, though just a few flecks. There is a half-height repair panel sold for this (Moss, VB, etc). From my limited research (on web and local AH club), the best thing to; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01210.html (8,346 bytes)
88. Thanks (was: clunk at shift) (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 00:21:18 +0000; Thank you Listers for all the suggestions about what might have caused the clunk or pop I heard when upshifting in my '65 Sprite. As many of you suggested, it was due to worn splines on the hubs. I s; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01222.html (7,111 bytes)
89. Re: Pros & cons` (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 23:33:46 +0000; This may ruffle a lot of feathers, but whose name is on the pink slip? If it's yours, do what gives you the most enjoyment. Many people get enjoyment from keeping their cars exactly as they were on t; /html/mgs/1997-07/msg01400.html (8,155 bytes)
90. Jumps out of reverse (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Thu, 5 Jun 1997 15:06:22 -0400; Hello all, I have a '64 Sprite Mk III with a 1275 substituted in by a PO. It likes to jump out of reverse. If I veeerrrry slowly release the clutch while keeping the revs pretty high it will stay in; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg00273.html (7,272 bytes)
91. Sprite MkIII top folding (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Sun, 22 Jun 1997 12:04:47 -0400 (EDT); I recently bought a 65 MkIII Sprite. How do you fold the top for storing in the trunk? It takes me a long time, it seems to barely fit, it's not easy on the top, and I always get the impression that; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01063.html (6,983 bytes)
92. Re: Webers and sparkplugs (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 17:10:50 -0400; Will they tolerate the use of a lead substitute? I just bought a '65 Sprite. The PO, who was a good PO, always used a lead sub and suggested I do the same. I'm thinkking of changing to sport coil an; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01147.html (7,718 bytes)
93. Re: No start, Alternator? (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 17:28:57 -0400; This exact situation occurred with me with a non-LBC. Turned out the dufus garage personnel (not really mechanics) left the car door open over a long weekend. The dome light burning killed the batte; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01149.html (10,241 bytes)
94. Owner's manual (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Tue, 24 Jun 1997 14:54:54 -0400; I'm looking for an owner's manual for a 1965 Mk III Sprite. By owner's manual, I mean the little booklet that comes with the car when sold new. Does not need to be original, photocopy is fine. Thanks; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01254.html (6,695 bytes)
95. Wing alignment (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Sun, 29 Jun 1997 18:42:26 -0400; Hi all! Sorry if this seems like a really basic question, but I need a little guidance. My left front wing (fender) is loose at its lower rear corner. There's a bolt that needs to be tightened down t; /html/mgs/1997-06/msg01595.html (6,653 bytes)
96. Prices of Spridgets (score: 1): Author: "Editors, Molecular Vision" <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 12:13:08 -0400; What is a fair price for a turn-key Sprite or Midget? Do they exist and what do they go for? I'm looking at several Spridgets of varying states of repair and of various vintage, but as a good friend; /html/mgs/1997-05/msg01164.html (7,066 bytes)

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