[Spridgets] Tough engines
Michael Rowe
mdrowe at optonline.net
Thu Jul 22 18:16:45 MDT 2010
Everyone seems to fuss with their engines, trying to get them working right. But I am amazed at how tough my 1275 engine is. I have no idea about its history or internal condition. I bought it for $200 and installed it because the one in the car was leaking oil profusely. I did clean up the everything and add an electronic ignition.
Today, I pulled a plug wire to get it out of the way while tightening my fan belt and forgot to put it back on. The car started and ran flawlessly, and I didn't figure out it was missing until I backed out of the driveway. I am stunned that this thing can idle so smoothly on three cylinders that I didn't even notice.
Or am I getting too old to notice?
Michael Rowe
'74 Bugeyed Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY
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