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1. My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 20:18:53 -0400charset="Windows-1252"; I got my 77 Midget running today but I am having some problems as usual. The car starts when hot, but is very hard to start when cold. A bit of gas in the carb helps greatly. I cannot get the car to; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00151.html (8,438 bytes)
2. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 20:41:56 EDT; << The manufacturer of the pump recommends one before the pump. It will be a PITA to change on the road side when it clogs. Any pointers on where to start would be helpful. >> Sounds like you answere; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00153.html (7,473 bytes)
3. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 17:58:24 -0700; For starters, plugs should be at .025, you probably have too weak of a spark. It sounds like you may have a vacuum leak somewhere too. There are so many vacuum lines on the 1500, that's pretty easil; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00154.html (9,888 bytes)
4. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 21:10:07 EDT; << automatic choke? >> Huuuum????? Ed PS: "Shurley" can't be defective??; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00157.html (7,618 bytes)
5. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 22:09:45 -0700; Someone chime in here if I'm wrong, but with the mechanical advance distributor, my guess is you should set the timing at about 10 degrees or more before top dead center. On the vacuum units, the 2 d; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00171.html (10,319 bytes)
6. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2000 22:51:20 -0700; Actually, it's just the opposite. The vacuum is setting it to 2 degrees ATDC and goes away when the RPM increases, but 10 degress BTDC is correct without vacuum. I agree on the time limit for dialing; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00173.html (11,714 bytes)
7. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 10:34:51 EDT; << I got my 77 Midget running today but I am having some problems as usual. The car starts when hot, but is very hard to start when cold. A bit of gas in the carb helps greatly. >> Sounds like the ch; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00182.html (10,441 bytes)
8. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 10:36:41 EDT; << Someone chime in here if I'm wrong, but with the mechanical advance distributor, my guess is you should set the timing at about 10 degrees or more before top dead center. On the vacuum units, the; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00183.html (8,567 bytes)
9. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 10:36:41 EDT; << Actually, it's just the opposite. The vacuum is setting it to 2 degrees ATDC and goes away when the RPM increases, but 10 degress BTDC is correct without vacuum. >> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - L; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00184.html (8,880 bytes)
10. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 10:51:48 -0400; Bill - Gotta go with Allen here. My Leyland Factory Manual for the 78 says 10 BTDC. Larry At this exact moment in time 8/3/00 10:34, Ajhsys@aol.com made the profound statement: Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. m; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00185.html (12,117 bytes)
11. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 10:53:21 -0400; At this exact moment in time 8/3/00 10:36, Ajhsys@aol.com made the profound statement: Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu System Administrator/Manager Neuropsychiatry Section Departm; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00186.html (9,815 bytes)
12. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 11:38:22 -0400; Coming into this a bit late (missed a few days' e-mails) but if you're running the ZS carb, have you checked the diaphragm and is there oil in the dashpot? Either a leak in the diaphragm or no oil in; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00188.html (8,857 bytes)
13. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 11:13:31 -0700; You're looking at UK Spec engine page. U.S. 1977 and later is 2 degrees ATDC. Gerard -- Please visit Four Points Travel - Discount Online Hotel Reservations in the U.S. http://www.gerardsgarage.com/; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00205.html (13,112 bytes)
14. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 15:29:22 -0400; I don't think so, But I will look tonight when I get home. I think the 2 ATDC is for CA cars only (as I recall) Larry At this exact moment in time 8/3/00 14:13, pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com made the; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00209.html (14,422 bytes)
15. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 20:42:10 +0100charset="iso-8859-1"; Looks like I might have to send some more of those A+ timing covers? (If I get 30 seconds to spare, I might just retime my ignition) <BFG>; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00212.html (8,359 bytes)
16. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 15:17:46 -0700; Sorry, you're right. I took another look and "77 and later is the one page they break out separately for Federal VS California. Federal is 10 degress BTDC. Gerard -- Please visit Four Points Travel; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00222.html (15,735 bytes)
17. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 18:34:00 -0700; Yes, except he let us know that he had replaced the vacuum type distributor with a centrifugal only unit from an A-series engine. Once that happened, you have to compensate for the lack of a vacuum a; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00242.html (10,150 bytes)
18. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:41:14 EDT; Thanks David. Once again, I am able to learn more neat stuff on this list. Eventually I will know everything, and then I will leave. Until then...you are all stuck with me. Allen Hefner - - - - - - -; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00244.html (8,596 bytes)
19. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 19:40:13 -0700; Each day I know less and less... David Riker 74 Midget 63 Falcon 70 Torino http://personalweb.sunset.net/~davidr -- Original Message -- From <Ajhsys at aol.com> To: <davidr@sunset.net>; <spridgets@au; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00245.html (9,351 bytes)
20. Re: My Midget runs, sort of (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 18:44:56 +0100charset="iso-8859-1"; But do you pay Ł34.20 for a tank of gas in a Spridget? (about 45-50 dollars; /html/spridgets/2000-08/msg00276.html (8,402 bytes)

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