[Spridgets] 5 speed question

Paul Asgeirsson PAsgeirsson at worldnet.att.net
Sat Mar 21 10:12:52 MST 2009


Hi David,

My experience is that not all Spridgets are created equally!!!

It seems there is enough variation available so nearly everyone can be right
in regards to various clearance problems.  Wonder how the jigs got set up
again after every move in the production of these little wonder cars!

Later, Paul A

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "72 Spridget" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "S pridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 2:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 5 speed question


> >I could reach the drive shaft throught the hole for the shifter can, so I
> > did not need tape.  My problem was the drive shaft would not slide into
> > the
> > transmission due to insufficient clearence between the u-joint and the
top
> > of the tunnel.  After it was in place, the u-joint was clear of the
tunnel
> > in it's more forward postion.  That is why it would have been better to
> > install the drive shaft with the engine and transmission.  Electrical
tape
> > would not have solved my problem.  It is a good solution to a stock
> > installation though.
>
> It wasn't an issue with my cars whether 4-speed or 5-speed. There is a
> certain amount of variation between individuals (and these certainly are
> individuals!), but perhaps your car is experiencing the dreaded bends?
> David Lieb
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