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301. Re: Exhaust manafold (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 15:32:34 -0800 (PST); Bob and Annice, There is a collar on the pipe and the triangular loose flange should be below that. So you have to slide the flange on from the muffler end of the pipe. The donut sits between the man; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00143.html (8,684 bytes)
302. Mini Mania engine breather (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 22:52:41 -0800 (PST); Mini Mania sells an aluminum piece that bolts to the block instead of the mechanical fuel pump. All it really does is provide a threaded hole for an engine breather connection. The aluminim block baf; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00158.html (8,795 bytes)
303. Re: British Car Magazine (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 12:46:21 -0800 (PST); Nory, is it dog-eared when you get it? If this continues, you could check the mag for fingerprints (I am sure you have access to the technology...) Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|\__ ..........................; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00185.html (8,220 bytes)
304. Re: Midget questions (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 17:01:14 -0800 (PST); Jay, Your '71 should have a 3.9:1 rear end. You could use the later 3.7:1 from a late Midget, but I wouldn't recommend longer than that. 1st gear would probably get awfully long and it would be hard; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00205.html (8,339 bytes)
305. Re: Diff gearing (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 17:18:13 -0800 (PST); I think it changed to 3.9 in '68. Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|\__ ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/... '67 Sprite '74 X1/9; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00208.html (7,983 bytes)
306. Re: while on the subject... (suspension) (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 21:03:05 -0800 (PST); Hi Toby, He is probably talking about the front coil springs. 500lbs is ridiculous. Stock springs are 271 lbs, sport springs typically are 1" lower and around 340lbs. I wouldn't go much stiffer than; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00225.html (9,582 bytes)
307. Re: Mini Mania engine breather (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 21:06:08 -0800 (PST); It's that tube shaped thing on 1275 timing covers. It is just a long and slender tin can filled with steel wool through which the air is drawn, It keeps liquid oil from being sucked in by the PCV sys; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00226.html (11,834 bytes)
308. Re: Mini Mania engine breather (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 5 Mar 1999 07:53:25 -0800 (PST); Bruce, the timing cover is at the front of the engine, covering the timing chain, hence the name. The 1275 doesn't have the lifter/side/tappet covers, that's why they moved the breather to the timin; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00240.html (8,864 bytes)
309. Re: Midget questions (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 5 Mar 1999 07:54:01 -0800 (PST); some time in '77 I think. Ulix Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|\__ ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/... '67 Sprite '74 X1/9; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00241.html (9,496 bytes)
310. Re: Midget questions (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 5 Mar 1999 14:47:52 -0800 (PST); Daniel, thanks for saying that! For all these years, I was not aware of this fact; it is obvious, I just never thought of it! I used to think it only affects 1st gear and in all other gears the shift; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00261.html (8,442 bytes)
311. Re: Keeping tires beautiful (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 08:25:52 -0800 (PST); When you use Armor All or other protectants on your tires you end up with an ugly brown film. I use tire cleaner from the auto parts store to clean the tire, then use some tire-shiner-upper (currentl; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00330.html (9,774 bytes)
312. Re: Thank you for the info (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 12:48:43 -0800 (PST); Yes that is how it works. Sometimes MJB, the list owner, will forward posts to the list from members who are trying to post from a different email address. But other than that, outside mails don't ge; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00346.html (11,472 bytes)
313. Re: Baking enamel....... (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 13:15:47 -0800 (PST); does the primer have to seal out moisture if there is a coat of paint over it? I had hoped the the ppaint would keep the moisture out. Ulix Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|\__ .................................; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00348.html (10,307 bytes)
314. Re: and always more polo stuff (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 18:14:48 -0800 (PST); What's wrong with bowling?! Heck, some people on this list are into curling!!! :-) Ulix Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|\__ ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/... '67 Sprite; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00371.html (8,474 bytes)
315. Moss Carpet (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 09:23:58 -0800 (PST); Moss has an interior sale going on until 4/9 and I am considering buying a carpet set. Does the carpet from Moss fit well? Is the quality ok? Thanks, Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|\__ .......................; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00414.html (6,980 bytes)
316. Re: offset bushings (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 17:14:09 -0800 (PST); I have the offset upper bushings and with stock springs still had positive camber. I have since lowered the car 1" and I don't think I have much negative camber if at all. I am using polyurethane lo; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00437.html (8,814 bytes)
317. Re: Previous Offset Bushing Question (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 09:55:00 -0800 (PST); Yes, very disappointing though. I had ordered the backissue of GRM just for this article, and they didn't even measure the camber change... Ulix Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|\__ .............................; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00478.html (8,901 bytes)
318. Re: 79 Midget Parts for Sale (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:08:08 -0800 (PST); Someone asked about a 3.7:1 rear end the other day. This car would have one... Ulix Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|\__ ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/... '67 Sprite '74; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00483.html (8,377 bytes)
319. Re: Previous Offset Bushing Question (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 14:20:46 -0800 (PST); Ahh...Uhhhmmm....maybe I should reread the article, it's been a while. My car was at 1-3/4 deg positve and I believe that is what the workshop manual shows as stock. I am afraid my camber is still po; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00493.html (8,942 bytes)
320. Re: Blah-Insurance Stuff (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:10:15 -0800 (PST); I had my car appraised by the local MG club for free (I'm a member). I think it was fairly appraised. You have to realize that your investment is of no importance. I have at least 2.5 times as much i; /html/spridgets/1999-03/msg00498.html (7,667 bytes)

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