[Spridgets] Books at APT

[Jim Seippel]

It is possible to shorten the throttle cable. Pull the cable out of the
outer housing. If you are very careful, you can remove the ferule from one
of the ends of the outer housing. Cut the housing to link. It is best if you
use a Dremel cut-off took. Reinstall the ferule. Put the cable back on the
car and cut the inner cable to the correct length. - Jim 

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael MacLean
Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2013 8:20 PM
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] Books at APT

I was at APT yesterday looking for a shorter throttle cable for my single
HIF44 carb installation.  The one Dave sold me the only type he has for the
HIF SU carb, but it's for a Mini.  Too long for a Bugeye as the top of the
cable loop hits the bonnet when it comes down.  I have it held down with a
nylon cable tie, but the cable binds because of this and I have to tap the
accelerator a couple of times when I stop to bring the RPMs down.  Well, no
success with a shorter throttle cable. the only shorter one he has is too
short.  While I was there he mentioned he wants to get rid of the books he
has for sale.  He says the internet has killed book sales.  I bought three
books at his cost while I was there.  Nor exactly Bugeye related, but I like
other British cars too.  He has a bunch of Triumph books by Kas Kastner for
you Triumph people.  You might try giving him or his wife a call and mention
me so he'll know what you are talking about.  Make  sure you talk to David
or get his approval.  His wife might not be so inclined to let the books go
for the reduced price if David is not there. 
David's wife was there and sold me the books at the reduced price, but David
was right there when bought them.  He was telling her to sell them for his
cost.  Worth a try to build your library.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2