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101. Re: bonnet numbers (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 22:40:18 -0500; I did a research project on these "body numbers" a few years ago. It was for the Sprite Newsleter. All Bugeyes had a number stamped in the body near the right bonnet hinge, and it was close to but no; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00718.html (8,495 bytes)
102. Re: Electrical Short!! (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 17:28:26 -0500; Check the brake light circuit too, it's on the same fuse. Junk in the trunk rolling over the wires? Been there before. -- Frank Drive it or give it to somebody that will http://www.exit109.com/~sprit; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00755.html (7,707 bytes)
103. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:15:01 -0500; I had this problem on my trip to Wisconsin. Ask Ron, it drove me nuts all the way out there. I installed a new ground wire to the tach mechanism fixing screw (not the housing) and it fixed it. -- Fra; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00807.html (8,844 bytes)
104. Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#199513967: Austin Healey Sprite MG Midget heater switch (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:20:18 -0500; Like Allen said, some people are just crazy. I was hoping for $30 or $35 for this switch. But I'm not complaining. -- Frank Drive it or give it to somebody that will http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00808.html (8,407 bytes)
105. Rear (diff) clunk (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:54:57 -0500; Would anybody know what would cause a good rear (differential) to go bad over night? My daughter just asked me to drive her car and listen to the clunk in the front end. Well I is a definate clunk bu; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00813.html (8,188 bytes)
106. Re: Fuse Blown! (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 17:42:30 -0500; David The fuel pump was not fused originally. Always hot. Your method of testing the fuse may be drawing too much juice out of the battery due to the short you can not find. All volts going to the sh; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00851.html (7,654 bytes)
107. Re: Dash (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 17:51:32 -0500; Paul It will (see PIECES a 73 Midget) But I used 2 carriage bolts on the extreme outer ends where the 66 had studs. You can not see the bolts between the crash pad (which you will need) and the winds; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00853.html (8,321 bytes)
108. Re: Rear (diff) clunk (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:10:27 -0500; Thanks Alan, I'll tear it apart Sunday. I know she drives hard, she was taught by the best. ME! I have a handle on a 3.9 fom Jim. I have to get out there and yank it out of a 69 Sprite. I have 3 or 4; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00857.html (8,543 bytes)
109. Re: Light Green engine paint (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 17:57:45 -0500; Ulix Yes, up to 67 used olive green (BMC green) 68 and 69 Sprites used Healey green, a metalic green and much lighter. Sometime in 70 they went to black. -- Frank Drive it or give it to somebody that; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00887.html (8,805 bytes)
110. Re: Rear Axle Fit? (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 18:50:37 -0500; Yeah by 1.25 inches, you wouldn't get them in a Spridget. Once you install the brake drum and road wheel and tighten everything up, this sucks it all together. Remember the rubber "O" ring is keeping; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00914.html (9,233 bytes)
111. Re: SU Carbs (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 22:40:24 -0500; Bob Later Spridgets used a fuel recovery system. The float overflows had pipes run thru the charcoal canister and back to the fuel tank. Later float lids with the overflow tubes can be run to a remo; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00918.html (7,928 bytes)
112. Re: Carb needles?? (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 18:53:01 -0500; Paul AED 136's are for a 1098 and pre pollution 1275,and they have "fixed" needles. AUD 549's are from a 72 to 74 Midget and have "swing" needles. The 2 needles are not interchangable. The carbs are; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00977.html (7,929 bytes)
113. Re: Garage Heaters (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 01:28:18 -0500; I acquired a good ussed 135,000 BTU house heater. Stuck it in the garage last winter and it heats it up in about 5 minutes. Ask around, look around, someone is getting rid of an old heater. WE tight!; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg01001.html (8,437 bytes)
114. Sprite I'm selling (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 18:24:56 -0500; If anyone wants a real nice 69 Sprite, I have one that should be ready for Christmas. New primrose yellow paint, black interior, reupholstered seats, new carpet, glass window (3 light) hardtop, NOS L; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg01022.html (7,671 bytes)
115. Re: sun visor holders (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 16:23:19 -0500; Remove the sunvisors, throw them out. Buy a good pair of sunglasses. Problem cured and the car and driver look better too. -- Frank Drive it or give it to somebody that will http://www.exit109.com/~s; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg01085.html (8,506 bytes)
116. Library Completed (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:27:24 -0500; Well I think I finally have every Sprite/Midget book ever written. As of today I have 49 books just on Sprites and Midgets. Many are repair manuals like for a 58-69 then the same book again but from; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg01098.html (7,990 bytes)
117. Re: What are these wires? (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 18:10:20 -0400; -- Paul These wire control the heater fan, most times the cable shorts out the wires, so POs disconnect them. One should go to the blower, the other to a green (hot with ign on) lead. Do check and ma; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00023.html (8,364 bytes)
118. Re: New Moss cat.. (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 18:23:05 -0400; Check out that RWA on the VB catolog, it has old style bumpers and grille! -- Frank "Drive it Like You Stole it" http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00025.html (9,176 bytes)
119. Windscreen stickers (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 21:15:58 -0400; I have asked my Dad to do up a windscreen sticker for *us* Something with our Spridgets logo, a Bugeye and a later Midget on it, no more then 3" round and available for $2 or less. Nothing has done; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00032.html (8,541 bytes)
120. Re: Side curtains (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Sat, 02 Oct 1999 12:07:41 -0400; Bob Use Lexan. It bends quite a bit before breaking. Of course if you can find a set of "Baker" side curtains, the frames come apart. Baker made repro side curtains in the 60s. I bought out all his l; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00055.html (9,107 bytes)

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