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201. Re: Bugeye Steering Column (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 21:00:38 -0400; Yes, the rack rotates on those 2 clamps. Always loosen the clamps (2 top bolts on each side) when messing with the steering shaft. Line it all up nice, tighten the pinch bolt, clamp it under the dash; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00113.html (6,582 bytes)
202. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 21:27:02 -0400; What Dad said. Replace the rubber hoses. All 3. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00117.html (7,026 bytes)
203. Re: Leather Steering Wheel (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 22:08:36 -0400; I just successfully refinished a white oversprayed leather wheel. The one from ebay we all heard about last month ;) Vinyl spray paint made it look like new. Wipe it down with enamel reducer and spra; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00126.html (7,097 bytes)
204. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 22:23:44 -0400; Everybody. PLEASE check your brake hoses. Most are embossed with a date. If they are 10 years old, think of them as 10 year old tires. They may POP at any time. CUT THEM OFF and buy new. A set of new; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00130.html (7,521 bytes)
205. Re: Leather Steering Wheel (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 22:51:05 -0400; Pepboys Jet black vinyl paint. Not sure of the brand. Maybe Marhyde. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00134.html (6,822 bytes)
206. Re: Mini? (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 12:47:45 -0400; My kid has his 2nd Mini. I have rebuilt both now ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00165.html (6,411 bytes)
207. Re: MIDGET ELECTRICAL WOES (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 22:47:33 -0400; If the exterior bulbs flash with the hazard switch, then the grounds and bulbs are good. Same lamp is the turn signals. Check where the turn signal stalk plugs into the main harness under the steerin; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00175.html (6,823 bytes)
208. Re: MIDGET ELECTRICAL WOES (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 22:48:32 -0400; Oh yeah, horns..... Throw out the Lucas originals and buy a Bosch 12 volt Beep-Beep for 50 years of service. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00176.html (6,700 bytes)
209. Re: Anybody own a new generation Mini?? (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 16:54:43 -0400; Isn't that coal? Your hands must get pretty dirty if you touch any switches on the dash -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00189.html (7,452 bytes)
210. Re: My Lucky Day (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 17:00:07 -0400; More than likely the center pivot bolt snapped off. If that breaks, the vent window has nothing to keep it there. And I have see many broken ones. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00190.html (6,913 bytes)
211. Re: Overheating reprise (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 17:02:53 -0400; Copper head gaskets are the only ones I have ever blown. So now I am a composite guy with no blown head gaskets. Copper is probably fine if you replace it often like on a race car. -- Frank Clarici T; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00191.html (7,428 bytes)
212. Re: Overheating reprise (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 19:02:25 -0400; Like Glen, I agree. But of the 6-8 head gaskets I have blown, or acquired engines with blown H/Gs all were copper. I have never had a problem with composites. But I do have an annoying coolant leak a; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00195.html (7,859 bytes)
213. Re: Bugeye Steering Column (Now Horn Ground) (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 22:05:41 -0400; I have run a small ground strap from a rack bolt to a motor mount bolt to ground the rack. Fresh paint, new rubber, and the rack and column don't make a good ground. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00199.html (7,137 bytes)
214. Re: Quality not made here--how to fix it? (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 20:19:18 -0400; My outlook is if it's broke, I can't break it. So I take it apart. If I can't fix it, no lose as I needed a new one anyway. But I will try ubtil I break it beyond repair and most of the time I do ind; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00213.html (7,577 bytes)
215. Re: Britfest '06 (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 20:30:54 -0400; There were six 3 wheeled Morgans there (3 on the other side)and we followed one part way home down RT 202. It'll do 70! We were amazed. As for parts, I beat the Valentines there so they didn't have a; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00214.html (6,777 bytes)
216. Re: Quality not made here--how to fix it? (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 21:10:07 -0400; Not for me. I learned my lesson. Buy it from home DEFECT, or Sears, walk out of the store, throw the new tool in the dumpster behind the store. This saves you the trouble of getting it home and findi; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00216.html (7,853 bytes)
217. Re: Front Brakes (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 13:23:12 -0400; Try a little heat from a torch. Do not try to melt the line and brake fluid will burn if you get it hot enough. Just heat the nut so it's too hot to touch by hand and try the wrench. Propane tank, ab; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00230.html (7,659 bytes)
218. Re: Pilot bushing question (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 20:07:37 -0400; Yes, overnight. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00239.html (6,723 bytes)
219. Loosing a Sprite (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 20:01:50 -0400; It's a sad day around here as I just listed PIECES on Ebay. My daughter had a tear in her eye yet she still didn't take it out for a ride, neither did Diane and I just can't keep storing and maintain; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00240.html (7,655 bytes)
220. Re: Loosing a Sprite (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 15:38:41 -0400; Only by a couple of Aussys back at SS03 ;) -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ; /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00265.html (7,784 bytes)

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