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1. Re: spridgets address change??? (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 18:08:04 -0500; There's a bit of work going on with the team.net server address, this should be a temporary condition. ______________________________________________________ Roger Garnett (Roger-Garnett@cornell.edu); /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00908.html (8,200 bytes)
2. Early Spridget shell wanted (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 14:59:16 -0400; I'm looking for a 58-64 (1/4 eliptic rear end) Spridget shell in decent condition. I only need a body, no mechanical parts. In fact, I only need the front half, including the cowl/bulkhead forward. T; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00152.html (7,616 bytes)
3. doner body wanted (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sat, 18 Jul 1998 17:28:01 -0400; OK all you parts car hounds & hoarders, listen up! I'm looking for a parts/doner Spridget body, any side curtain car (Bugeye, MKII Sprite, MKI Midget) to revive a bugeye in need. The main section nee; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00611.html (7,514 bytes)
4. Re: bugeye brakes (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 22:38:02 -500; Frank should know, but important items on these: Adjusting the brake shoe settings Then adjusting the hand brake Adjusting the pushrods on the master cylinder rg; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00155.html (8,150 bytes)
5. Re: What does this mean? (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 20:33:05 -500; As it's a left hand thread, somone probably turned it the wrong way, stripped things, and welded it to hold it together... I'd start looking for a new axle casing. Roger Garnett _____________ _______; /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00195.html (8,536 bytes)
6. Re: Swaybar mounting busted! (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 16:30:30 -500; Sure. It is a problem, cuz the bar mounts to the bottom of the square sheetmetal frame tube, which is a common place for rust. Proper repair requires welding. Any real repair involves cutting out the; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00107.html (9,447 bytes)
7. Re: attaching the hardtop (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 25 Jan 1998 17:08:07 -500; My bugeye hardtop seems to be a fairly decent fit on my MK2. Good enough for me to think about keeping it, as my Bugeye doesn't have a windsceeen to clip to. Besides, the rollbar might just interfere; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00783.html (9,169 bytes)
8. Re: front hub bearings (score: 1): Author: rwg1@cornell.edu; Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 12:22:37 -0500 (EST); It should be a light interference fit- you may need to tap them with a wooden block or press. rg; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00374.html (7,665 bytes)
9. Re: 79 Midget Dual line master cylinder (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 18:18:42 -500; But, but, but-- the main reason there is a problem, is that there is another circlip under the nylon part. This is what keeps keeps the piston from pushing it out. Even a lot of pressure isn't going; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00517.html (9,583 bytes)
10. MKI - MKII Hardtop (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 22:31:20 -500; OK Folks- It finally sunk in that if the Bugeye and MKII windscreens are the same, then the hard top might be too. Are they the same or not? I have this lonely Bugeye top, and only a MK that might ma; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00640.html (8,004 bytes)
11. Re: Still No Joy (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 19:56:03 -500; So, it does it under load, at high vacuum, but not with throttle open, (low vacuum) or no load. Have you run a compression test? How are the valve guides? Timing? rg; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00809.html (8,781 bytes)
12. Re: Question for the list. (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 12:10:50 -500; Well, let's see... My wonderful other half's first car was an MGB-GT. She has a different one now, and I really need to build a new engine for it soon. Many years back, she bought me a MK II Sprite i; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00831.html (10,537 bytes)
13. Re: Question for the list. (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 12:16:00 -500; Well, let's see... My wonderful other half's first car was an MGB-GT. She has a different one now, and I really need to build a new engine for it soon. Many years back, she bought me a MK II Sprite i; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00832.html (10,419 bytes)
14. Re: This list and us... (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 12:13:55 -500; Hard to do when you've got some of each, from begining to end! Hmm, let's see, how many Spridgets were living at the South Lansing Centre for Wayward Sports Cars this summer? I count 8, before the '7; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00105.html (8,998 bytes)
15. Re: Checking in (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 12:22:40 -500; Sure can- the term referrs to the fact that they all use the same basic body pan, suspension, and running gear. I might grant an exception for the '75-79 cars, as molested by B(FS)L- they can be reff; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00106.html (8,208 bytes)
16. Re: What's in a name? (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 01:10:16 -500; No problem- you're in good company. The Healeys themselves use the term Spridgets- is that official enough for everyone? ________________________________________________________________________ Roger; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00214.html (8,324 bytes)
17. Re: What's in a name? (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 21:39:23 -500; No problem- you're in good company. The Healeys themselves use the term Spridgets- is that official enough for everyone? ________________________________________________________________________ Roger; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00215.html (8,322 bytes)
18. Re: 1500 Reliability (score: 1): Author: Roger Garnett <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 09:18:37 -0400; Typical failures include rod through the block, often #3. Also, the half-circle crank thrust bearings tend to fall out when worn, leading to severe crank end play, which may precipitate the first it; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00220.html (8,655 bytes)
19. Re: Bugeye Hard Top (score: 1): Author: "Roger Garnett" <rwg1@cornell.edu>; Date: Sat, 25 Oct 1997 09:03:32 -500; I have a slightly ragged bugeye hardtop with good rear glass that I would part with for less than $400. The 2 side posts which mount behind the doors are broken loose- this is just a fiberglass repai; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00448.html (9,568 bytes)

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