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Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Bugeye / Midget conversion parts
From: Rick Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net>
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 23:13:13 -0500
Howard,

What is the length of the springs?  Original Bugeye springs should have a free
length of approximately 9.4 inches.  These same springs were used for the MkII
Sprite and MkI Midget (including those with disc brakes).  Stock springs for a
'73 Midget should be approximately 9.85 inches.  Cars between these two should
have springs that measure 9.59 inches.  All of this is according to Horler,
and my own measurements agree.  :-)

Rick

Sent from my keyboard

On Jan 1, 2012, at 9:26 PM, Miniac7@aol.com wrote:

> Well I removed the Bugeye springs today and found that they are a full 2"
> longer than the ones from the '73 Midget. Does this sound like it makes any
> sense?
>
> As for the axles being kept on the side from which they were removed, it's
> too late for that. When I removed them from the Midget rear a few years
> ago, I  didn't think about marking them RH or LH. I guess I can just insert
> them into  the diff to see if one side feels firmer and with less play in
the
> spline then the other...no? I'm assuming it's any possible play that I
> should try to eliminate?
>
> Thank you,
> Howard
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