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1. Insuring an everyday driver (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Tue, 10 Mar 98 17:04:06 CST; I, too, am in need of real insurance for my car. I also wish to drive mine daily if possible. Shawn '69 Dallas; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00166.html (6,989 bytes)
2. MMO (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Mon, 16 Mar 98 09:14:48 CST; It can't be ATF 'cause it smells like Pepto-Bismol!; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00252.html (6,537 bytes)
3. stop the sanity (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Tue, 31 Mar 98 17:28:40 CST; okay. i'm eating a banana and typing with one finger so scuse the lack of my usual impeccable grammar. i have a '69 midge with an air pump and 8.8 or 8.9 compression depending on my memory with 62 ad; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00635.html (6,943 bytes)
4. Rhino Liner (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Sat, 14 Feb 98 14:06:35 CST; Has anyone tried the spray-in pickup bed liner in lieu of carpet?; /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00340.html (6,565 bytes)
5. rubber polish (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Mon, 16 Feb 98 16:35:44 CST; I want to shine-up my original steering wheel. It's pretty rough feeling. Any ideas? Bowlingball polish? Shawn '69; /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00374.html (6,550 bytes)
6. Re: SU Carb (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Tue, 17 Feb 98 18:26:13 CST; The charcoal cannister wasn't added until at least 1970 and maybe '72. I would use the PCV tubes on the carbs instead of buying a new gulp valve every season as I've heard is the case. A quick glance; /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00415.html (7,394 bytes)
7. A-arms (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Tue, 6 Jan 98 07:51:37 CST; I recently went through the frontend on my '69. One of my A-arms was clearly a gonner and I bought a very nice new one from VB. The other one I had rebuilt at Apple Hydraulics (800-882-7753). The reb; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00176.html (6,838 bytes)
8. exhausting cheapest sol'n (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Tue, 6 Jan 98 08:25:07 CST; JC Whitney sells glasspacks for about 15 bucks each. Couple that with a $27 tailpipe from any of various suppliers and you've got a system. Okay, spend $14 more for the stainless tip from JCW. Be sur; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00177.html (6,868 bytes)
9. Homebrew Eezibleed (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Mon, 12 Jan 98 16:47:28 CST; I tried these instructions and found the mayo jar to be a big mess. Next, at Chucks word, I tried merely pressurizing the caps themselves--much easier. Just keep an eye on the fluid level in the rese; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00418.html (6,743 bytes)
10. Fasteners (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Tue, 13 Jan 98 07:53:12 CST; The most common one is the 1/4-28 by about 3/4" hex head. Then comes the 5/16-24 by 3/4". You may need a couple of 3/8-24 nuts for the rear axle straps. The front bumper requires 1/2-20 nuts. I have; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00435.html (8,572 bytes)
11. fasteners (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Tue, 13 Jan 98 12:28:34 CST; Perhaps I SHOULD CLARIFY... The Grade 2 SS fasteners I used for only holding the fenders on and light-duty stuff like that. You should always use grade 5 or 8 for engine or suspension work--8 for bra; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00450.html (8,665 bytes)
12. galling (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Tue, 13 Jan 98 18:26:27 CST; What do you mean by galling? Are ss bolts worse than regular steel? I don't know what you mean by galling--maybe I've experienced it. Does it hurt to use stainless hardware on plain sheetmetal? Dissi; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00468.html (6,750 bytes)
13. 5-speed conversions and clutch masters. (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Tue, 20 Jan 98 17:52:35 CST; The later clutch master is 3/4" bore and so gives an easier pedal because of hydraulic advantage. Since the Dat slave cylinder is slightly smaller than the stock slave, the pedal effort will be slig; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00684.html (8,259 bytes)
14. half shaft oil seal (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Mon, 26 Jan 98 11:33:28 CST; I have the same problem/situation with my '69 wire-wheel car and cannot find anywhere a depiction of the oil seal for this model. All I found were two large o-rings and something rubber and disintegr; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00797.html (7,243 bytes)
15. eezibleed (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Mon, 1 Dec 97 08:06:41 CST; Anyone have experience with Gunson's EEzilbleed brake bleeder that uses the spare tire for pressurizing the system? Does it work with the later dual line system? Clutch? Shawn; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00001.html (6,962 bytes)
16. clutch bleeding woes (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Mon, 1 Dec 97 13:18:54 CST; Anybody have trouble getting your clutch system bled besides me?; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00012.html (6,962 bytes)
17. MKIV rollbars (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Wed, 3 Dec 97 09:38:55 CST; I have a Midget MKIII (compatible with Sprite MKIV) and have a rollbar that the PO said was modified from a Spitfire. It mounts with two tubes saddled on the rear wheelwells and two tubes resting on; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00083.html (7,144 bytes)
18. Christmas list (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Wed, 3 Dec 97 12:52:24 CST; Having just adjusted my SUs, I would have to say that a digital tach (with dwell, dcV, and Ohms) would be first on my list. Unisyn would be nice as well. A note on the timing light idea--timing marks; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00087.html (7,149 bytes)
19. Datsun 5-speed (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Mon, 8 Dec 97 08:20:49 CST; I never said anything about a clutch fork bushing. It seems to be a bullet shaped appendage with lots of grease on it--some kind of soft metal--I'm sure it could be replaced if it looks too worn.; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00204.html (7,489 bytes)
20. Datsun 5-speed (score: 1): Author: tobisj@aud.alcatel.com (Shawn J. Tobin); Date: Mon, 8 Dec 97 12:09:59 CST; It happens.; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00210.html (7,312 bytes)

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