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Re: Re: Midget 1500 - Tie Rod End Replacement and More

To: mgraziano@mindspring.com
Subject: Re: Re: Midget 1500 - Tie Rod End Replacement and More
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:38:37 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: mgraziano@mindspring.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Uuuhhh Yes...yes they do...

Speaking of LOW BLOWS! :o)) Hey! You haven't gotten
your engine back yet either! SO...I guess YOUR car
NEEDS to be "ON THE ROAD AND RUNNING" as well!
otherwise the race is a draw. :o))))))

I suppose that header isn't going to give you any
"ponies" until you have an engine to fit it to! <LMAO>

Dan


--- mgraziano@mindspring.com wrote:
> Ahem...   Low blow alert....
> 
> Dan,
> 
> Your car actually needs to be ON the road to beat
> me.  Make that ON the road and RUNNING.  Besides, 
> I'm getting a few more ponies 'cause of the header! 
> Do they allow headers down there?
> 
> <grin>
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> Dan Dwelley <maine2me@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Mike,
> 
> Use the ARP studs! The 1500 head can warp easily and
> the ARP studs will hold it secure. Also, you'll want
> to use dual valve springs...reason...at the higher
> end
> of the tach., you may experience valve float with
> single springs...which means if we're racing, you'll
> lose...I have the dual spings! :o))
> --- mgraziano@mindspring.com wrote:
> > Hey all.  Not much technical chatter,  so here's
> one
> > for you all.
> > 
> > I'd like to replace the tie rod ends on the
> Midget. 
> > I'm concerned about retaining the alignment. 
> Anyone
> > have a tried replacement procedure that will
> result
> > in a minimal of alignment tuning afterwards?
> > 
> > Also,  the rear springs have to go.  ANyone have a
> > good source for replacement springs?  Do the usual
> > suspects have good quality ones?  I plan on using
> > the Prothane bushes in the rear.  I like the ride
> of
> > the ones in the front.  
> > 
> > Eventually I'll ask on the procedure for changing
> > the rear springs,  but if anyone feels like
> > typing.....
> > 
> > Also  On a high compression rebuild (30 over, 285
> > cam, standard valves) should I use ARP studs,  or
> > will standard ones suffice?
> > 
> > THanks,
> > 
> > Mike
> > '78 RB Midget
> 
> 
> =====
> Dan Dwelley
> 77 Midget
> Alexandria, Va.
> 
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Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.

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