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1. Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:17:00 -0600
I am new to car restoration. I was given a car by my father in law that has just been collecting dust, but covered. It is a 1966 AH Sprite, 1098 motor it seems. A nice guy on the list suggested that
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01257.html (7,327 bytes)

2. Re: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 20:10:18 -0800
Hello Lanier, people on the list have experience with EVERYTHING! the concensus is that the conversion to a 5 speed is one of the best things you can do. most seem to believe that Paul A's kit is the
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01258.html (8,057 bytes)

3. RE: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 01:07:38 -0800
Me, I do, really I do. No thanks needed, your welcome. Also, does anyone have experience with the rivergate 5 speed conversion transmission? Thanks for your input, W. Lanier
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01262.html (7,292 bytes)

4. RE: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 07:27:59 -0500 (EST)
friends would be the first to install the kit, but not so. I followed the excellent instructions aand had an easy job of installing it. I also bought one of his rear seal kits. it also installed eas
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01265.html (8,404 bytes)

5. Re: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 07:46:29 -0500
Yes, I have a rivergate kit. I considered both, and ended up going with rivergate. My decision (basically) was more or less a coin flip. I had people from both camps trying to convince me of one or t
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01266.html (8,359 bytes)

6. Re: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 08:08:11 EST
The Porter book is a wonderful start, but you will need a shop manual as well--I like my Haynes, and the Chilton is a nice backup, but I wouldn't use it as my primary reference. The Rivergate OR Paul
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01267.html (7,795 bytes)

7. Re: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 05:38:09 -0800
As others have mentioned, there are a few: A Haynes and/or Chiltons shop manual is a good start. Complementary is the Bentley reprint of the original factory shop manual. For early cars like yours, i
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01269.html (9,027 bytes)

8. Re: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 06:36:58 -0800
-- Original Message -- From <DLancer7676 at cs.com> To: <willjan@earthlink.net>; <spridgets@autox.team.net> . The Rivergate OR Paul Asguirrson (lister) kits with engine, Fits the 1098 or 948 also. Pa
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01275.html (7,769 bytes)

9. Re: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:38:21 -0500
Very true. Haines? I think you meant Hanes which excels in the underwear field while Haynes writes a generally decent practical repair manual. The Bentley series of manuals are reprints of the factor
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01276.html (8,080 bytes)

10. re: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:41:15 -0500
"How to Power Tune Midget & Sprite for Road & Track" c2000 "How to Power Tune MG Midget & A-H Sprite" c1996 "Total Tuning for the Classic MG Midget & A-H Sprite" c1992 by Daniel Stapleton - These ar
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01284.html (7,719 bytes)

11. reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:10:41 -0600 with any abuse report
And I will add, the "English" version of Haynes explains things much better, Especially on electrical but you almost have to have both willy@thompsoncarpentry.com www.thompsoncarpentry.com
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01286.html (7,140 bytes)

12. re: Reference books (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 08:25:21 -0800
Oh, yeah. Forgot about Stapleton's book. It picks up where Vizard leaves off, essentially, with tuning for the rest of the car. -=Chris Chris King http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/ <--Original Message-
/html/spridgets/2004-01/msg01287.html (7,891 bytes)


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