From frogeye at cox.net  Tue Jun  1 14:49:22 2021
From: frogeye at cox.net (Alan)
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 16:49:22 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Help near South Philly
Message-ID: <D3F05F87-BE09-49E2-B2EA-09498860D0CD@cox.net>

Anyone on the list close to the airport area, South Philly?
Contact me back please
Thanks
Alan

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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Fri Jun  4 08:28:18 2021
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 14:28:18 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spring Weatherly Hillclimb
References: <2001127955.3652261.1622816898522.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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Well it's here the first hillclimb event of the season.? ?Weatherly Hillclimb is a rather technical course.? ?Being held on a closed ( for the event) public street also offers some interesting surface changes between a crowned surface and patches.In a week the Midget will be going through its first entry in the new SCCA log book and tech inspection.? ?Saturday morning will be the car's first time waiting for the green light at the start line.? ?The Midget falls into the Time Trials classification of Historic 4 ( H4).? ?If the car had a full roll cage as opposed to a rollbar , then I could compete in F Production.? ?Not having a cage puts the car into the historic class.Nervous?? A little!? ?It has been near 20 years since I hillclimbed my 59 Bugeye.? ?The Midget has the same brakes as my Bugeye.? ?Although the Midget has a somewhat difrent suspension also the Midget has a welded differential ( Bugeye has a positraction).??Weatherly is the most challenging hill in our series.? This should be interesting !Chuck
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From lmacy at mac.com  Fri Jun  4 09:11:40 2021
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 11:11:40 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spring Weatherly Hillclimb
In-Reply-To: <2001127955.3652261.1622816898522@mail.yahoo.com>
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Good Luck, Chuck!!

--

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.

Use two fingers, it sends a better message - Peace

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> On Jun 4, 2021, at 10:28 AM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Well it's here the first hillclimb event of the season.   Weatherly Hillclimb is a rather technical course.   Being held on a closed ( for the event) public street also offers some interesting surface changes between a crowned surface and patches.
> In a week the Midget will be going through its first entry in the new SCCA log book and tech inspection.   Saturday morning will be the car's first time waiting for the green light at the start line.   
> The Midget falls into the Time Trials classification of Historic 4 ( H4).   If the car had a full roll cage as opposed to a rollbar , then I could compete in F Production.   Not having a cage puts the car into the historic class.
> Nervous?  A little!   It has been near 20 years since I hillclimbed my 59 Bugeye.   The Midget has the same brakes as my Bugeye.   Although the Midget has a somewhat difrent suspension also the Midget has a welded differential ( Bugeye has a positraction).  
> Weatherly is the most challenging hill in our series.  This should be interesting !
> Chuck
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From brucehamper at gmail.com  Sat Jun  5 17:36:26 2021
From: brucehamper at gmail.com (Bruce Hamper)
Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2021 18:36:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
Message-ID: <CAF8rvQE5kR-SuMZX=yT_=Jh01qyZk-Q=aoeKV1vO7x4iJgnmrQ@mail.gmail.com>

Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel
tanks?  Mine is completely plugged.  I've looked at the 'sock' covering the
pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole.  It appears to have a
latex coating on it.  Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through
the tube.  Any hope of repairing it?  I can't figure out how to reach the
filter.
Bugeye in St. Louis
Bruce
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From grday at btinternet.com  Sun Jun  6 01:50:19 2021
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 08:50:19 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
In-Reply-To: <CAF8rvQE5kR-SuMZX=yT_=Jh01qyZk-Q=aoeKV1vO7x4iJgnmrQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Bruce,
The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means 
possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is 
easier to reach.
  I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly 
high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
Best of luck,

Guy R Day


------ Original Message ------
From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank

Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel 
tanks?  Mine is completely plugged.  I've looked at the 'sock' covering 
the pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole.  It appears to 
have a latex coating on it.  Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas 
up through the tube.  Any hope of repairing it?  I can't figure out how 
to reach the filter.
Bugeye in St. Louis
Bruce
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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Sun Jun  6 04:48:12 2021
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 05:48:12 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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References: <CAF8rvQE5kR-SuMZX=yT_=Jh01qyZk-Q=aoeKV1vO7x4iJgnmrQ@mail.gmail.com>
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I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.

On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Bruce,
>
> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means
> possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is
> easier to reach.
>
> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly high
> pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
>
> Best of luck,
>
>
> Guy R Day
>
>
>
>
>
> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
>
> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel
> tanks? Mine is completely plugged. I've looked at the 'sock' covering the
> pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole. It appears to have a
> latex coating on it. Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through
> the tube. Any hope of repairing it? I can't figure out how to reach the
> filter.
> Bugeye in St. Louis
> Bruce
> ------------------------------
> ------------------------
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From brucehamper at gmail.com  Sun Jun  6 16:40:46 2021
From: brucehamper at gmail.com (Bruce Hamper)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 17:40:46 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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 <767ca964.c00d.179e04d1933.Webtop.102@btinternet.com>
 <CACJx3hxD5=7pTw65PJYzdqtSC4Wv12bhXg6E48sxBY5nM2ytsg@mail.gmail.com>
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Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating the
tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would do.
Bruce

On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
>
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Bruce,
>>
>> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means
>> possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is
>> easier to reach.
>>
>> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly
>> high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
>>
>> Best of luck,
>>
>>
>> Guy R Day
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------ Original Message ------
>> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
>>
>> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel
>> tanks? Mine is completely plugged. I've looked at the 'sock' covering the
>> pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole. It appears to have a
>> latex coating on it. Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through
>> the tube. Any hope of repairing it? I can't figure out how to reach the
>> filter.
>> Bugeye in St. Louis
>> Bruce
>> ------------------------------
>> ------------------------
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From daredelvis at gmail.com  Sun Jun  6 16:59:37 2021
From: daredelvis at gmail.com (brian)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 15:59:37 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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That sounds extremely dangerous.
Brian

On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM Bruce Hamper via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating the
> tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would do.
> Bruce
>
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Bruce,
>>>
>>> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means
>>> possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is
>>> easier to reach.
>>>
>>> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly
>>> high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
>>>
>>> Best of luck,
>>>
>>>
>>> Guy R Day
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------ Original Message ------
>>> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
>>> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
>>>
>>> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel
>>> tanks? Mine is completely plugged. I've looked at the 'sock' covering the
>>> pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole. It appears to have a
>>> latex coating on it. Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through
>>> the tube. Any hope of repairing it? I can't figure out how to reach the
>>> filter.
>>> Bugeye in St. Louis
>>> Bruce
>>> ------------------------------
>>> ------------------------
>>>
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>>>
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Jun  6 17:03:10 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 19:03:10 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
In-Reply-To: <CALKVWq--AkijigHnwWDFLDxVgcJAardr=3zZG7OrC3Uza6MPyA@mail.gmail.com>
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Fill the tank completely with water and it's not dangerous at all.  The key is "completely".  Water doesn't burn.  :-)

> On Jun 6, 2021, at 6:59 PM, brian via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> That sounds extremely dangerous. 
> Brian
> 
>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM Bruce Hamper via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating the tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would do.
>> Bruce
>> 
>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
>>> 
>>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>> Bruce,
>>>> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is easier to reach.
>>>> 
>>>> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
>>>> 
>>>> Best of luck,
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Guy R Day
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------ Original Message ------
>>>> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>>> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
>>>> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
>>>> 
>>>> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel tanks?  Mine is completely plugged.  I've looked at the 'sock' covering the pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole.  It appears to have a latex coating on it.  Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through the tube.  Any hope of repairing it?  I can't figure out how to reach the filter.
>>>> Bugeye in St. Louis
>>>> Bruce
>>>>  
>>>> ------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> 
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Sun Jun  6 17:03:42 2021
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 18:03:42 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Frank would fill it with water, so no fumes were able to be trapped inside.
Then bring it to a slow boil in a BBQ grill to loosen the sludge on the
bottem


On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:59 PM brian via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> That sounds extremely dangerous.
> Brian
>
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM Bruce Hamper via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating
>> the tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would
>> do.
>> Bruce
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <
>>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Bruce,
>>>>
>>>> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever
>>>> means possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is
>>>> easier to reach.
>>>>
>>>> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly
>>>> high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
>>>>
>>>> Best of luck,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Guy R Day
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------ Original Message ------
>>>> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>>> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
>>>> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
>>>>
>>>> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye
>>>> fuel tanks? Mine is completely plugged. I've looked at the 'sock' covering
>>>> the pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole. It appears to have a
>>>> latex coating on it. Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through
>>>> the tube. Any hope of repairing it? I can't figure out how to reach the
>>>> filter.
>>>> Bugeye in St. Louis
>>>> Bruce
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> ------------------------
>>>>
>>>> spridgets at autox.team.net
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Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 21:40:28 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Beauty, eh?


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> New tanks aren?t very expensive?usually made in Canada, eh?
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Jun  6 21:22:39 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 23:22:39 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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New tanks made in Canada, eh don't have drain plugs.  And they are still relatively expensive on ebay - $240 to $250.  :-)

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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Sun Jun  6 21:27:59 2021
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 20:27:59 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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How often do you use your drain plug, and how long & hard are you willing to work for $250?

> New tanks made in Canada, eh don't have drain plugs.  And they are still relatively expensive on ebay - $240 to $250.  :-)

From refisk at chartermi.net  Sun Jun  6 21:33:15 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 23:33:15 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Couple of hours on the BBQ is certainly not worth $250.  And you only have to drain the tank once to make the drain worthwhile.  :-)

> On Jun 6, 2021, at 11:28 PM, Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:
> 
> ?How often do you use your drain plug, and how long & hard are you willing to work for $250?
> 
>> New tanks made in Canada, eh don't have drain plugs.  And they are still relatively expensive on ebay - $240 to $250.  :-)


From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Mon Jun  7 01:47:58 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 08:47:58 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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My 69 Sprite will soon be on its 4th tank in my 37+ years of ownership I'm
not certain even the first replacement had the drain plug.  The 2nd
replacement and current tank definitely doesn't and is supposed to be the
later slightly larger capacity tank.  New tanks (electrolytically coated)
are now ?123 with earlier tanks being ?150.

Daniel

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> How often do you use your drain plug, and how long & hard are you willing
> to work for $250?
>
> > New tanks made in Canada, eh don't have drain plugs.  And they are still
> relatively expensive on ebay - $240 to $250.  :-)
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From grday at btinternet.com  Mon Jun  7 03:11:47 2021
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 10:11:47 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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One of my early car 'tutors' worked at Rolls Royce as an apprentice and 
had a flat mate who died following an explosion whilst repair welding a 
fuel tank that was brim filled with water.  Not a course of action he or 
I chose to follow.

A course I went on run by what was ICI (now AstraZeneca) had a metal 
model petrol tanker with a hole around 1inch square cut out of the side. 
It had a splash of petrol poured in, swirled round and then drained out. 
A lit taper was placed in the hole, the toy blew off the table onto the 
floor.  This was repeated around five times with sufficient explosive 
force to blow the tanker onto the floor (without a fuel refil!).  It 
'popped' a further twice.  Never ignore the ability of petrol fumes to 
seep into old metal and blow.

I have also heard of using gravel or small nuts & bolts swirled round in 
a tank part filled with water but that means getting the old tank out of 
the car and hiring a gorilla to do the swirling.  Whilst out, you clean 
it up, (the tank, not the gorilla) realize the the bottom is paper thin 
so you coat it with fibre glass resin and make an awful mess.  The 
reality is that it is the top of the tank that rusts through because of 
internal condensation over the years.  But you now have doubts firmly 
implanted in your mind that the tank will fail at any time in the near 
future and ensure you look under the back of the car every time you go 
near and find the spots of oil from the pumpkin and then those from the 
rear of the gearbox.  For those reasons above this wasn't mentioned in 
my first post but you thought it was just a hiccup in the fuel tank..

If you are going to get a NEW tank with no drain hole why not take it to 
your local machine shop and have a large brass nut and bolt braised in 
at the low point.   Don't forget it needs doing before use!   If you are 
cutting a drainer from your old tank just remember the toy tanker and 
that your grinder produces an awful lot of sparks....

Stay well

Guy R Day

------ Original Message ------
From: "Bruce Hamper" <brucehamper at gmail.com>
To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
Cc: "GUY DAY" <grday at btinternet.com>; "Spridget list" 
<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 23:40
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank

Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating 
the tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. 
would do.
Bruce


On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com 
<mailto:72spridget at gmail.com> > wrote:

I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.

On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets 
<spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net> > wrote:

Bruce,
The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means 
possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is 
easier to reach.
  I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly 
high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
Best of luck,

Guy R Day


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Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank

Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel 
tanks?  Mine is completely plugged.  I've looked at the 'sock' covering 
the pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole.  It appears to 
have a latex coating on it.  Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas 
up through the tube.  Any hope of repairing it?  I can't figure out how 
to reach the filter.
Bugeye in St. Louis
Bruce
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From cmanuel9430 at gmail.com  Mon Jun  7 13:53:50 2021
From: cmanuel9430 at gmail.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 14:53:50 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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I put the one from my ?66 on the grill.  Amazing what came out of it.  Something I overlooked when decommissioning the car, would have been much easier and a time saver as it was bone dry when I originally got it.

Jim Johnson and Larry Macy got me through the 50th at Elkhart Lake by instructing me to blow in the gas tank to force gas through the incredibly clogged screen.  I know there was a photo floating around of that process on the side of the road.

Probably the most intimate I was with that car.   Miss it, but not for that reason.

Chris

From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Mon Jun  7 14:29:58 2021
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 16:29:58 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Drain plug
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And I took my new in Canada made tank to local radiator repair shop and for the princely sum of $25 tgey installed and soldered in a drain plug. Took all of 15 minutes while I waited. 

Sent from my iPhone

From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Jun  7 14:50:04 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 16:50:04 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Drain plug
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Did they blow up?  :-)

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> ?And I took my new in Canada made tank to local radiator repair shop and for the princely sum of $25 tgey installed and soldered in a drain plug. Took all of 15 minutes while I waited. 
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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Mon Jun  7 15:53:14 2021
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 17:53:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Drain plug
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If course not, never had gas in tank and they solder not weld things in place. 

Sent from my iPhone

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> ?Did they blow up?  :-)
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>> ?And I took my new in Canada made tank to local radiator repair shop and for the princely sum of $25 tgey installed and soldered in a drain plug. Took all of 15 minutes while I waited. 
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Jun  7 15:57:34 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 17:57:34 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Drain plug
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lol

I soldered the seam on a Bugeye tank filler tube the other day.  All this nonsense about blowing up a tank of water on the BBQ is just silly.  

> On Jun 7, 2021, at 5:53 PM, James Gruber <thistle_3619 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> ?If course not, never had gas in tank and they solder not weld things in place. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jun 7, 2021, at 4:50 PM, Rick Fisk <refisk at chartermi.net> wrote:
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>> ?Did they blow up?  :-)
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>>>> On Jun 7, 2021, at 4:30 PM, James Gruber via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>> ?And I took my new in Canada made tank to local radiator repair shop and for the princely sum of $25 tgey installed and soldered in a drain plug. Took all of 15 minutes while I waited. 
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From pjgaylor2nd at verizon.net  Mon Jun  7 16:23:18 2021
From: pjgaylor2nd at verizon.net (Peter J Gaylor)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 18:23:18 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 123, Issue 4
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Greetings! A mentor of mine had me run the exhaust out of another car into the gas tank for 15-20 minutes to clear out the vapors on my Jag 3.8S gas tanks before soldering up the few rust holes. Prior to that I had shaken ALL the loose rust out. But before continuing, I threw a cup or so of old nuts & bolts in and shook them for maybe 10 minutes or so. Another 2 cups of rust flakes poured out. After soldering, the gas tanks have been leak-free for 9 years. Luckily, the previous owner of my Sprite sprung for a new gas tank, so no current worries with that. Cheers, 

Peter Gaylor

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From dwoerpel at wi.net  Mon Jun  7 17:48:22 2021
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Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:48:22 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Hey Chris!? I seem to remember that story!? I also put my tank on the barbie per Frank's instructions.? ?Tank had been sitting empty for two years.? Filled it with water and boiled it with extinguisher at hand.? Was fearful when I discovered the filter screen was nylon and thought it may have melted.? All is well 20 years later.?If you had the Bugeye your son could be driving it now! ;-)Dave W.59 :()59 MGA 1500Burlington WI?"Pay It Forward"Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Chris Manuel via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> Date: 6/7/21  2:54 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank I put the one from my ?66 on the grill.? Amazing what came out of it.? Something I overlooked when decommissioning the car, would have been much easier and a time saver as it was bone dry when I originally got it.Jim Johnson and Larry Macy got me through the 50th at Elkhart Lake by instructing me to blow in the gas tank to force gas through the incredibly clogged screen.? I know there was a photo floating around of that process on the side of the road.Probably the most intimate I was with that car.?? Miss it, but not for that reason.Chris------------------------spridgets at autox.team.netDonate: http://www.team.net/donate.htmlSuggested annual donation: $12.75Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/spridgets? http://autox.team.net/archiveUnsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/dwoerpel at wi.net
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From cmanuel9430 at gmail.com  Mon Jun  7 17:57:49 2021
From: cmanuel9430 at gmail.com (Chris Manuel)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 18:57:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
In-Reply-To: <60beb04b.1c69fb81.6536e.cc6fSMTPIN_ADDED_MISSING@mx.google.com>
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Dave-

I?ll send him down to drive yours!

Chris

Z3 at least
1960 Corvair (long story)



> On Jun 7, 2021, at 6:48 PM, dwoerpel <dwoerpel at wi.net> wrote:
> 
> Hey Chris!  I seem to remember that story!  I also put my tank on the barbie per Frank's instructions.   Tank had been sitting empty for two years.  Filled it with water and boiled it with extinguisher at hand.  Was fearful when I discovered the filter screen was nylon and thought it may have melted.  All is well 20 years later. 
> 
> If you had the Bugeye your son could be driving it now! ;-)
> 
> Dave W.
> 
> 59 :()
> 59 MGA 1500
> Burlington WI 
> 
> "Pay It Forward"
> 
> 
> 
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone
> 
> 
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Chris Manuel via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Date: 6/7/21 2:54 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
> 
> I put the one from my ?66 on the grill.  Amazing what came out of it.  Something I overlooked when decommissioning the car, would have been much easier and a time saver as it was bone dry when I originally got it.
> 
> Jim Johnson and Larry Macy got me through the 50th at Elkhart Lake by instructing me to blow in the gas tank to force gas through the incredibly clogged screen.  I know there was a photo floating around of that process on the side of the road.
> 
> Probably the most intimate I was with that car.   Miss it, but not for that reason.
> 
> Chris
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From lmacy at mac.com  Tue Jun  8 08:06:31 2021
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 10:06:31 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Yea, I recall that scene. I?ll have to look and see if I have that pic, still. 
But it got you back on the road. 

Larry

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> On Jun 7, 2021, at 3:54 PM, Chris Manuel via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?I put the one from my ?66 on the grill.  Amazing what came out of it.  Something I overlooked when decommissioning the car, would have been much easier and a time saver as it was bone dry when I originally got it.
> 
> Jim Johnson and Larry Macy got me through the 50th at Elkhart Lake by instructing me to blow in the gas tank to force gas through the incredibly clogged screen.  I know there was a photo floating around of that process on the side of the road.
> 
> Probably the most intimate I was with that car.   Miss it, but not for that reason.
> 
> Chris
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Tue Jun  8 08:35:16 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 15:35:16 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1WT1pTs=3D6wjv_4v8RZpbG=zo7m46w5AjFNREx1NKwng@mail.gmail.com>

I've just started to repair on old fuel tank  .   BLAM!
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Tue Jun  8 12:37:24 2021
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 14:37:24 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Bugeye
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I used a leaf blower to blow the detritus out of the car. My first task was to see if the engine is frozen or if it can turn over (by hand). I took the spark plugs out (breaking one with my non-rubber-cushioned socket) and poured some ATF into the cylinders and sprayed some PB Blaster into the spark plug holes. Fastforward 3 days; rocking the car in gear shows some movement of the crankshaft pulley, so I'm thinking the engine isn't frozen. Next step is to get a battery hooked up, spritz some gas into the carbs and see if it'll fire. 

Spark plugs: I went on-line to see who had what. Most of them doubled in price with shipping. But I found one locally - at Home Depot, in their lawn mower parts! Champion-made Eco-Clean RN9YC. We'll see if it works.

Lastly, banging one's head on the bonnet gets old quick, so I took the bonnet off and set it aside. I'm blessed with a barn with a loft. Storing the bonnet meant getting if from the car bay and up into the loft. My Warn Pullzall winch to the rescue. It helped get the Bugeye onto the trailer. It did good getting it up into the loft. Expensive, but it beats a come-along or block-and-tackle. They make a battery powered one for more money.
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Q. Being new to starting my own build, should I continue with this email thread, or start a new one with each new posting?


From brucehamper at gmail.com  Tue Jun  8 13:25:59 2021
From: brucehamper at gmail.com (Bruce Hamper)
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 14:25:59 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Spridgets Digest, Vol 123, Issue 6
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Keep the updates coming!  I am working on getting my '59 Bugeye running
after sitting idle and need all the inspiration I can get.  Great video of
hoisting the bonnet into the loft.
Bruce
59 Bugeye in St. Louis

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> I used a leaf blower to blow the detritus out of the car. My first task
> was to see if the engine is frozen or if it can turn over (by hand). I took
> the spark plugs out (breaking one with my non-rubber-cushioned socket) and
> poured some ATF into the cylinders and sprayed some PB Blaster into the
> spark plug holes. Fastforward 3 days; rocking the car in gear shows some
> movement of the crankshaft pulley, so I'm thinking the engine isn't frozen.
> Next step is to get a battery hooked up, spritz some gas into the carbs and
> see if it'll fire.
>
> Spark plugs: I went on-line to see who had what. Most of them doubled in
> price with shipping. But I found one locally - at Home Depot, in their lawn
> mower parts! Champion-made Eco-Clean RN9YC. We'll see if it works.
>
> Lastly, banging one's head on the bonnet gets old quick, so I took the
> bonnet off and set it aside. I'm blessed with a barn with a loft. Storing
> the bonnet meant getting if from the car bay and up into the loft. My Warn
> Pullzall winch to the rescue. It helped get the Bugeye onto the trailer. It
> did good getting it up into the loft. Expensive, but it beats a come-along
> or block-and-tackle. They make a battery powered one for more money.
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From lmacy at mac.com  Tue Jun  8 17:09:53 2021
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 19:09:53 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] 1960 Bugeye
In-Reply-To: <D190689D-9ED1-49C9-9B62-EB66F3126544@comcast.net>
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Kent,

I say. keep one thread. But I am not the boss.

Larry

> On Jun 8, 2021, at 2:37 PM, Kent McLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Q. Being new to starting my own build, should I continue with this email thread, or start a new one with each new posting?

?

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
lmacy at mac.com


?Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet,? he said. ?Try to make sense of what you see and about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do, and succeed at. It matters that you don?t just give up.? 
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From brucehamper at gmail.com  Tue Jun  8 20:09:21 2021
From: brucehamper at gmail.com (Bruce Hamper)
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 21:09:21 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing Fuel Tank Update
Message-ID: <CAF8rvQFT53F7QbWrWcOEirrczjfkeoXATVps8NnCf3UByn_OSA@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks for all the responses to the fuel tank posting!  It's nice to see
all the familiar names and get a collective set of ideas.  I didn't go the
BBQ route. Instead, I bought nifty pliers with two pivot points to
extend the reach.  These are a great addition to my tools - Crescent 2x
pliers.  With these 12 inch pliers, I was able to grab and remove the
filter in the tank.  A cleaning with solvent was all I needed to get the
tank looking nice on the inside.
I also replaced the sending unit with a brass float.  The plastic float was
full of gas.  No wonder the tank always reads empty.
Now I have a clean tank, two in-line filters (one before the pump and one
before the carbs) and a reliable Facet pump.  Just went out for the first
drive of 2021.
As a backstory, I drove my '69 blue Sprite to Sprite 50 (2008 Lake of the
Ozarks, MO) and Spridget 50 (2011-Elkhart Lake).  Those events inspired me
to find a Bugeye Sprite.  Glad to say it is finally running!
Bruce
'59 Bugeye in St. Louis
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From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Jun  9 02:17:27 2021
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 09:17:27 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing Fuel Tank Update
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Well done Bruce.

Stay well

Guy R Day

------ Original Message ------
From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 9 Jun, 21 At 03:09
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing Fuel Tank Update

Thanks for all the responses to the fuel tank posting!  It's nice to see 
all the familiar names and get a collective set of ideas.  I didn't go 
the BBQ route. Instead, I bought nifty pliers with two pivot points to 
extend the reach.  These are a great addition to my tools - Crescent 2x 
pliers.  With these 12 inch pliers, I was able to grab and remove the 
filter in the tank.  A cleaning with solvent was all I needed to get the 
tank looking nice on the inside.
I also replaced the sending unit with a brass float.  The plastic float 
was full of gas.  No wonder the tank always reads empty.
Now I have a clean tank, two in-line filters (one before the pump and 
one before the carbs) and a reliable Facet pump.  Just went out for the 
first drive of 2021.
As a backstory, I drove my '69 blue Sprite to Sprite 50 (2008 Lake of 
the Ozarks, MO) and Spridget 50 (2011-Elkhart Lake).  Those events 
inspired me to find a Bugeye Sprite.  Glad to say it is finally running!
Bruce
'59 Bugeye in St. Louis
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Wed Jun  9 06:37:15 2021
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 08:37:15 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Kent's Bugeye restoration
Message-ID: <DB148DBD-2C52-4D75-8CCD-BD9C85C09179@comcast.net>

New thread, new title to make it "mine" and easier to find. I'll be posting my restoration to this thread.

Recap: Linda G realized her Bugeye was one project too many. I jumped on it, left NH at 5:30AM, drove to NJ to seal the deal and pick it up, arrived home the same day around 9:00 PM, tired but happy. Memorial weekend traffic after a year of Covid-19 restriction and rain slowed me down. The car fits on the U-Haul car hauler, inner tire sidewalls pressing against the inner edges of the open bed's rails. My Warn Pullzall eased getting it up and onto the trailer.

The car seems to be very original, from the paint to the vinyl covering the dash trim. There are large rust holes in the floor, smaller rust holes in the bonnet, A-pillars, and rear fenders. Hopefully my welding skill are up to the task. To lead me on my journey, I need a plan. I searched the archives and found "Secrets to a Timely Restoration", an old post by Frank C; he lives on.
http://www.team.net/html/spridgets/2004-10/msg00653.html

Not enough detail for me, so I put together a plan. See attached. It is a first pass, with as much detail as I can envision. I'm sure I missed a few things, but I wanted a plan to keep focused and to mark my progress. More to follow as I evaluate what I have and start to dismantle the car.

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From neilandcustom at gmail.com  Wed Jun  9 10:38:49 2021
From: neilandcustom at gmail.com (Neil Anderson)
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 11:38:49 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Kent's Bugeye restoration
In-Reply-To: <DB148DBD-2C52-4D75-8CCD-BD9C85C09179@comcast.net>
References: <DB148DBD-2C52-4D75-8CCD-BD9C85C09179@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAHZDnjoysENrcCi-W=BamAGJ1baSEm8mHHgoD6Pw4aetNrtgpQ@mail.gmail.com>

On the Austin-Healey Sprite Facebook page, there is a 'Bugeye Build' in
progress.  They are up to Episode 27.  I haven't been following it, but
need to.  I assume there is something of value there.

Neil Anderson

On Wed, Jun 9, 2021, 7:37 AM Kent McLean via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> New thread, new title to make it "mine" and easier to find. I'll be
> posting my restoration to this thread.
>
> Recap: Linda G realized her Bugeye was one project too many. I jumped on
> it, left NH at 5:30AM, drove to NJ to seal the deal and pick it up, arrived
> home the same day around 9:00 PM, tired but happy. Memorial weekend traffic
> after a year of Covid-19 restriction and rain slowed me down. The car fits
> on the U-Haul car hauler, inner tire sidewalls pressing against the inner
> edges of the open bed's rails. My Warn Pullzall eased getting it up and
> onto the trailer.
>
> The car seems to be very original, from the paint to the vinyl covering
> the dash trim. There are large rust holes in the floor, smaller rust holes
> in the bonnet, A-pillars, and rear fenders. Hopefully my welding skill are
> up to the task. To lead me on my journey, I need a plan. I searched the
> archives and found "Secrets to a Timely Restoration", an old post by Frank
> C; he lives on.
> http://www.team.net/html/spridgets/2004-10/msg00653.html
>
> Not enough detail for me, so I put together a plan. See attached. It is a
> first pass, with as much detail as I can envision. I'm sure I missed a few
> things, but I wanted a plan to keep focused and to mark my progress. More
> to follow as I evaluate what I have and start to dismantle the car.
>
>
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From refisk at chartermi.net  Wed Jun  9 10:53:34 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 12:53:34 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Kent's Bugeye restoration
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Sounds good, but some of us don?t do faceplant.  ?     Wish there was a better way to share than Zuckerberg?s data mining scheme.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 9, 2021, at 12:39 PM, Neil Anderson via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> On the Austin-Healey Sprite Facebook page, there is a 'Bugeye Build' in progress.  They are up to Episode 27.  I haven't been following it, but need to.  I assume there is something of value there.
> 
> Neil Anderson 
> 
>> On Wed, Jun 9, 2021, 7:37 AM Kent McLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> New thread, new title to make it "mine" and easier to find. I'll be posting my restoration to this thread.
>> 
>> Recap: Linda G realized her Bugeye was one project too many. I jumped on it, left NH at 5:30AM, drove to NJ to seal the deal and pick it up, arrived home the same day around 9:00 PM, tired but happy. Memorial weekend traffic after a year of Covid-19 restriction and rain slowed me down. The car fits on the U-Haul car hauler, inner tire sidewalls pressing against the inner edges of the open bed's rails. My Warn Pullzall eased getting it up and onto the trailer.
>> 
>> The car seems to be very original, from the paint to the vinyl covering the dash trim. There are large rust holes in the floor, smaller rust holes in the bonnet, A-pillars, and rear fenders. Hopefully my welding skill are up to the task. To lead me on my journey, I need a plan. I searched the archives and found "Secrets to a Timely Restoration", an old post by Frank C; he lives on.
>> http://www.team.net/html/spridgets/2004-10/msg00653.html
>> 
>> Not enough detail for me, so I put together a plan. See attached. It is a first pass, with as much detail as I can envision. I'm sure I missed a few things, but I wanted a plan to keep focused and to mark my progress. More to follow as I evaluate what I have and start to dismantle the car.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Wed Jun  9 11:29:30 2021
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 17:29:30 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Using social mecia
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We do not use any of the social medias.So no tweeting or Facebook stuff here in our home.? ?Amusingly having grown up qurstionong authotity and not liking disco or rap music or even mainstream music somehow put me into a counter culture label.? ?Never been the follower of "fads"!? ??There have been some cool fads that have come & gone AND came back again.??So as long as subscription lists for enthusiasts exist I choose to use that media.ChuckFacebook?? ?NO!
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From Zormecteon at comcast.net  Wed Jun  9 13:32:39 2021
From: Zormecteon at comcast.net (Bill L.)
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 12:32:39 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] Winged Bonnet Emblem... ANYONE?
Message-ID: <1304447252.20210609123239@comcast.net>

Hello Spridgets,

  trying to hunt down a  winged SPRITE bonnet emblem for a friend.. Anyone have a spare?  They seem to be the latest part (that I'm aware of) that has become unobtainable from the usual suspects... (Mo#$, AHSPARES, etc.)


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From derf247 at gmail.com  Sun Jun  6 17:07:44 2021
From: derf247 at gmail.com (derf)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 18:07:44 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Pretty sure our local Quala would do small tanks at a reasonable price.
Not sure if you have something like Quala in your area.

On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 6:04 PM Brad Fornal via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> Frank would fill it with water, so no fumes were able to be trapped
> inside. Then bring it to a slow boil in a BBQ grill to loosen the sludge on
> the bottem
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:59 PM brian via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> That sounds extremely dangerous.
>> Brian
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM Bruce Hamper via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating
>>> the tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would
>>> do.
>>> Bruce
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <
>>>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Bruce,
>>>>>
>>>>> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever
>>>>> means possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is
>>>>> easier to reach.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly
>>>>> high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
>>>>>
>>>>> Best of luck,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Guy R Day
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------ Original Message ------
>>>>> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>>>> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
>>>>> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
>>>>>
>>>>> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye
>>>>> fuel tanks? Mine is completely plugged. I've looked at the 'sock' covering
>>>>> the pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole. It appears to have a
>>>>> latex coating on it. Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through
>>>>> the tube. Any hope of repairing it? I can't figure out how to reach the
>>>>> filter.
>>>>> Bugeye in St. Louis
>>>>> Bruce
>>>>> ------------------------------
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From lmacy at mac.com  Sun Jun  6 17:48:37 2021
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2021 19:48:37 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Yep, that the FC plaN I Remember. Make sure it?s FULL!!

Larry

> On Jun 6, 2021, at 7:03 PM, Brad Fornal via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> Frank would fill it with water, so no fumes were able to be trapped inside. Then bring it to a slow boil in a BBQ grill to loosen the sludge on the bottem
> 
> 
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:59 PM brian via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
> That sounds extremely dangerous.
> Brian
> 
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM Bruce Hamper via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
> Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating the tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would do.
> Bruce
> 
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com <mailto:72spridget at gmail.com>> wrote:
> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
> 
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
> Bruce,
> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is easier to reach.
> 
> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
> 
> Best of luck,
> 
> 
> 
> Guy R Day
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>>
> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>>
> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
> 
> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel tanks?  Mine is completely plugged.  I've looked at the 'sock' covering the pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole.  It appears to have a latex coating on it.  Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through the tube.  Any hope of repairing it?  I can't figure out how to reach the filter.
> Bugeye in St. Louis
> Bruce
> 
> ------------------------
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From shelden3 at pldi.net  Mon Jun  7 04:12:26 2021
From: shelden3 at pldi.net (Charlie Shelden)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 05:12:26 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Long ago I cleaned 3 tanks on my Weber gas grill. Filled with water and let it rip. My wife was sure I was insane. Added some chain and away it went. Clean as a whistle. 

Charlie
Okc ok


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> On Jun 6, 2021, at 9:42 PM, derf via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Beauty, eh?
> 
> 
>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 9:32 PM Billy Zoom via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> New tanks aren?t very expensive?usually made in Canada, eh?
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Mon Jun  7 14:00:27 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 21:00:27 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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That sounds like an idea!

On Mon, 7 Jun 2021 at 10:11, GUY DAY via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> One of my early car 'tutors' worked at Rolls Royce as an apprentice and
> had a flat mate who died following an explosion whilst repair welding a
> fuel tank that was brim filled with water. Not a course of action he or I
> chose to follow.
>
>
> A course I went on run by what was ICI (now AstraZeneca) had a metal model
> petrol tanker with a hole around 1inch square cut out of the side. It had a
> splash of petrol poured in, swirled round and then drained out. A lit taper
> was placed in the hole, the toy blew off the table onto the floor. This was
> repeated around five times with sufficient explosive force to blow the
> tanker onto the floor (without a fuel refil!). It 'popped' a further twice.
> Never ignore the ability of petrol fumes to seep into old metal and blow.
>
>
> I have also heard of using gravel or small nuts & bolts swirled round in a
> tank part filled with water but that means getting the old tank out of the
> car and hiring a gorilla to do the swirling. Whilst out, you clean it up,
> (the tank, not the gorilla) realize the the bottom is paper thin so you
> coat it with fibre glass resin and make an awful mess. The reality is that
> it is the top of the tank that rusts through because of internal
> condensation over the years. But you now have doubts firmly implanted in
> your mind that the tank will fail at any time in the near future and ensure
> you look under the back of the car every time you go near and find the
> spots of oil from the pumpkin and then those from the rear of the gearbox.
> For those reasons above this wasn't mentioned in my first post but you
> thought it was just a hiccup in the fuel tank..
>
>
> If you are going to get a NEW tank with no drain hole why not take it to
> your local machine shop and have a large brass nut and bolt braised in at
> the low point. Don't forget it needs doing before use! If you are cutting a
> drainer from your old tank just remember the toy tanker and that your
> grinder produces an awful lot of sparks....
>
>
> Stay well
>
>
> Guy R Day
>
>
>
> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "Bruce Hamper" <brucehamper at gmail.com>
> To: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
> Cc: "GUY DAY" <grday at btinternet.com>; "Spridget list" <
> spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 23:40
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
>
> Thanks! I'll keep you posted on progress. I'm tempted to try heating the
> tank in the BBQ. If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would do.
> Bruce
>
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <
>> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Bruce,
>>>
>>> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means
>>> possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is
>>> easier to reach.
>>>
>>> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly
>>> high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
>>>
>>> Best of luck,
>>>
>>>
>>> Guy R Day
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ------ Original Message ------
>>> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
>>> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
>>>
>>> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel
>>> tanks? Mine is completely plugged. I've looked at the 'sock' covering the
>>> pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole. It appears to have a
>>> latex coating on it. Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through
>>> the tube. Any hope of repairing it? I can't figure out how to reach the
>>> filter.
>>> Bugeye in St. Louis
>>> Bruce
>>> ------------------------------
>>> ------------------------
>>>
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 10 10:15:09 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:15:09 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Winged Bonnet Emblem... ANYONE?
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You could try ebay UK as I forget who, sells stuff on their.  I bought the
round Austin-Healey Sprite grill emblem and plinth that had been 3-D
printed.

On Wed, 9 Jun 2021 at 20:32, Bill L. via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Hello Spridgets,
>
>   trying to hunt down a  winged SPRITE bonnet emblem for a friend.. Anyone
> have a spare?  They seem to be the latest part (that I'm aware of) that has
> become unobtainable from the usual suspects... (Mo#$, AHSPARES, etc.)
>
>
> --
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>
>
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 10 10:17:40 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:17:40 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] Kent's Bugeye restoration
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Good to have a plan, though I think I'd have just had a bodywork plan to
begin with!  I think the big decisions once you have decided to go modified
is to think things through like brake lines, master options, what type of
rear drums and discs etc.  The next big thing is panel mods you might want
to make for a five speed.

On Wed, 9 Jun 2021 at 13:37, Kent McLean via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> New thread, new title to make it "mine" and easier to find. I'll be
> posting my restoration to this thread.
>
> Recap: Linda G realized her Bugeye was one project too many. I jumped on
> it, left NH at 5:30AM, drove to NJ to seal the deal and pick it up, arrived
> home the same day around 9:00 PM, tired but happy. Memorial weekend traffic
> after a year of Covid-19 restriction and rain slowed me down. The car fits
> on the U-Haul car hauler, inner tire sidewalls pressing against the inner
> edges of the open bed's rails. My Warn Pullzall eased getting it up and
> onto the trailer.
>
> The car seems to be very original, from the paint to the vinyl covering
> the dash trim. There are large rust holes in the floor, smaller rust holes
> in the bonnet, A-pillars, and rear fenders. Hopefully my welding skill are
> up to the task. To lead me on my journey, I need a plan. I searched the
> archives and found "Secrets to a Timely Restoration", an old post by Frank
> C; he lives on.
> http://www.team.net/html/spridgets/2004-10/msg00653.html
>
> Not enough detail for me, so I put together a plan. See attached. It is a
> first pass, with as much detail as I can envision. I'm sure I missed a few
> things, but I wanted a plan to keep focused and to mark my progress. More
> to follow as I evaluate what I have and start to dismantle the car.
>
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Jun 14 06:03:36 2021
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (Ryan Kubanoff)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:03:36 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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Larry,
You want to come by and show me how to do it? I can show you the progress I am making on the midget and you can prevent me from blowing up.
Ryan

>     On 06/06/2021 7:48 PM Larry Macy via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>      
>      
>     Yep, that the FC plaN I Remember. Make sure it?s FULL!!
>      
>     Larry
> 
> 
>         > >         On Jun 6, 2021, at 7:03 PM, Brad Fornal via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net > wrote:
> >         Frank would fill it with water, so no fumes were able to be trapped inside. Then bring it to a slow boil in a BBQ grill to loosen the sludge on the bottem
> >          
> > 
> >         On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:59 PM brian via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net > wrote:
> > 
> >             > > >             That sounds extremely dangerous. 
> > >             Brian
> > > 
> > >             On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM Bruce Hamper via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net > wrote:
> > > 
> > >                 > > > >                 Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating the tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would do.
> > > >                 Bruce
> > > > 
> > > >                 On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb < 72spridget at gmail.com mailto:72spridget at gmail.com > wrote:
> > > > 
> > > >                     > > > > >                     I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
> > > > > 
> > > > >                     On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net > wrote:
> > > > > 
> > > > >                         > > > > > >                         Bruce,
> > > > > > 
> > > > > >                         The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is easier to reach. 
> > > > > > 
> > > > > >                         I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
> > > > > > 
> > > > > >                         Best of luck,
> > > > > > 
> > > > > >                          
> > > > > > 
> > > > > >                         Guy R Day
> > > > > > 
> > > > > >                          
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > 
> > > > > >                             > > > > > > > 
> > > > > > >                             ------ Original Message ------
> > > > > > >                             From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" < spridgets at autox.team.net mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net >
> > > > > > >                             To: "Spridget list" < spridgets at autox.team.net mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net >
> > > > > > >                             Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
> > > > > > >                             Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
> > > > > > > 
> > > > > > >                             Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel tanks? Mine is completely plugged. I've looked at the 'sock' covering the pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole. It appears to have a latex coating on it. Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through the tube. Any hope of repairing it? I can't figure out how to reach the filter.
> > > > > > >                             Bugeye in St. Louis
> > > > > > >                             Bruce
> > > > > > > 
> > > > > > >                             ---------------------------------------------
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From lmacy at mac.com  Mon Jun 14 08:51:52 2021
From: lmacy at mac.com (Larry Macy)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:51:52 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
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I?ve never done it, But I do know Frank did. Buy a new tank. 

But I would be happy to stop by sometime to see the progress. 

Larry

> On Jun 14, 2021, at 8:03 AM, Ryan Kubanoff <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Larry,
> You want to come by and show me how to do it? I can show you the progress I am making on the midget and you can prevent me from blowing up.
> Ryan
>> On 06/06/2021 7:48 PM Larry Macy via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>>  
>>  
>> Yep, that the FC plaN I Remember. Make sure it?s FULL!!
>>  
>> Larry 
>> 
>>> On Jun 6, 2021, at 7:03 PM, Brad Fornal via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>>> Frank would fill it with water, so no fumes were able to be trapped inside. Then bring it to a slow boil in a BBQ grill to loosen the sludge on the bottem
>>>  
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:59 PM brian via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>>> That sounds extremely dangerous. 
>>> Brian
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM Bruce Hamper via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>>> Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating the tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would do.
>>> Bruce
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb < 72spridget at gmail.com <mailto:72spridget at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
>>> 
>>> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets < spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>>> Bruce,
>>> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is easier to reach. 
>>> 
>>> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
>>> 
>>> Best of luck,
>>> 
>>>  
>>> Guy R Day
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------ Original Message ------ 
>>> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" < spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> 
>>> To: "Spridget list" < spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> 
>>> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36 
>>> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank 
>>> 
>>> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel tanks? Mine is completely plugged. I've looked at the 'sock' covering the pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole. It appears to have a latex coating on it. Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through the tube. Any hope of repairing it? I can't figure out how to reach the filter.
>>> Bugeye in St. Louis
>>> Bruce
>>> ------------------------ 
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>>  
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Jun 14 09:15:17 2021
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:15:17 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Kent's Bugeye restoration
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Engine Compression Check.
The engine turns over by hand. I didn't have a 1.25" open end wrench for the crank nut, and a socket won't clear the frame member, but I did have some 1/8" bar stock that I welded into a wrench good enough to turn the crank.  I did about 1/2 a revolution and it stopped. Hmmm.  The plugs were out, what's stopping it? A frozen valve? I took of the valve cover to watch the vavle action. A little more oomph on the wrench and it got by the stickiness. 2nd revolution it stopped again, but less oomph was required to get by the stoppage. After that, it turned pretty easily. OK, now it's free.

Next step was to do a compression check. I took out the old battery, dropped in a new, charged Optima Red (too early in the process to get it, but if I keep it on a battery tender, it should do OK until I need it), and hooked up the battery cables. Moment of truth: put in the key, turned it, pulled out the starter pull and - nada. The pull didn't pull enough to activate the solenoid. No worries, I just pulled on the other end of the cable at the solenoid. Rr. Rrr. Doesn't seem to be enough juice getting to the starter to spin the engine. Arrrgh!  Time to remove, clean, and reattach the battery cables, and hope the starter is OK.


From refisk at chartermi.net  Mon Jun 14 09:36:53 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:36:53 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Kent's Bugeye restoration
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Check the condition of the ground strap between the engine and chassis.  Might be all corroded up.

Rick

> On Jun 14, 2021, at 11:15 AM, Kent McLean via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?Engine Compression Check.
> The engine turns over by hand. I didn't have a 1.25" open end wrench for the crank nut, and a socket won't clear the frame member, but I did have some 1/8" bar stock that I welded into a wrench good enough to turn the crank.  I did about 1/2 a revolution and it stopped. Hmmm.  The plugs were out, what's stopping it? A frozen valve? I took of the valve cover to watch the vavle action. A little more oomph on the wrench and it got by the stickiness. 2nd revolution it stopped again, but less oomph was required to get by the stoppage. After that, it turned pretty easily. OK, now it's free.
> 
> Next step was to do a compression check. I took out the old battery, dropped in a new, charged Optima Red (too early in the process to get it, but if I keep it on a battery tender, it should do OK until I need it), and hooked up the battery cables. Moment of truth: put in the key, turned it, pulled out the starter pull and - nada. The pull didn't pull enough to activate the solenoid. No worries, I just pulled on the other end of the cable at the solenoid. Rr. Rrr. Doesn't seem to be enough juice getting to the starter to spin the engine. Arrrgh!  Time to remove, clean, and reattach the battery cables, and hope the starter is OK.
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Jun 14 09:40:02 2021
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:40:02 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Kent's Bugeye restoration
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Rick Fisk wrote:
> Check the condition of the ground strap between the engine and chassis.  Might be all corroded up.

Thanks. That, too. I can't blame this on Lucas. Not yet.

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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Mon Jun 14 09:50:46 2021
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:50:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Spring Weatherly Hillclimb
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We brought both the 1960 Saab 93F and Frank's race car to the event.? ?This was the very first event in the newly issued log book for the Midget.? ?The Midget ran flawlessly.? Although the 4.22 rear is too high of a ratio for hillclimbs!? ?I found myself crossing the finish line around 90Mph on Sunday.? ?In a 1 mile course the tires barely got warm so adhesion was minimal.? ?I was sliding in corners but it was rather controllable.The Midget brought home a first place in the Historic 4 class and Mary Anne driving the Saab brought home a first place in Vintage 1.Nothing BROKE!? Nothing fell off!? ?And no agricultural experiences ( in hillclimbs that almost always involves trees or boulders which usually totals a car!) .? ?ALL GOOD!Chuck

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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Mon Jun 14 10:35:04 2021
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (Ryan Kubanoff)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:35:04 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Spridgets] [EasternOshitGroup] Spring Weatherly Hillclimb
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GREAT NEWS AND GREAT JOB!!

>     On 06/14/2021 11:50 AM crusaderchuck55 at aol.com via groups.io <crusaderchuck55=aol.com at groups.io> wrote:
>      
>      
>     We brought both the 1960 Saab 93F and Frank's race car to the event.   
>     This was the very first event in the newly issued log book for the Midget.   The Midget ran flawlessly.  Although the 4.22 rear is too high of a ratio for hillclimbs!   I found myself crossing the finish line around 90Mph on Sunday.   In a 1 mile course the tires barely got warm so adhesion was minimal.   I was sliding in corners but it was rather controllable.
>     The Midget brought home a first place in the Historic 4 class and Mary Anne driving the Saab brought home a first place in Vintage 1.
>     Nothing BROKE!  Nothing fell off!   And no agricultural experiences ( in hillclimbs that almost always involves trees or boulders which usually totals a car!) .   ALL GOOD!
>     Chuck
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From springer.mike51 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 15 14:19:07 2021
From: springer.mike51 at gmail.com (Michael MacLean)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:19:07 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Dashpot Oil wt
Message-ID: <CAL4ZEOOpqZDFv=FDurmuz1V7avHHcH5Hz7BWGJmh_Nh9sZaFeQ@mail.gmail.com>

 I watched a recent John Twist video today on fitting H type SU carbs to a
T type MG.  In the video he says to use 90 wt gear oil in the dashpot.  He
also said the lighter oils and ATF that so many people recommend contribute
to the early wear and tear on the carb.  Anyone else using this weight oil
in the carb?  All my life I have been putting 20 wt oil in the dashpot.
Mike MacLean
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From Zormecteon at comcast.net  Tue Jun 15 15:03:04 2021
From: Zormecteon at comcast.net (Bill L.)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:03:04 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Dashpot Oil wt
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Hello Michael,


I had always heard that you put the exact same oil in the damper as you put into the crankcase. That's WHY it takes a little less than 4 qts...   So you'll some left to top up the carbs! 



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From 72spridget at gmail.com  Tue Jun 15 16:04:01 2021
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:04:01 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Dashpot Oil wt
In-Reply-To: <1069018274.20210615140304@comcast.net>
References: <CAL4ZEOOpqZDFv=FDurmuz1V7avHHcH5Hz7BWGJmh_Nh9sZaFeQ@mail.gmail.com>
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The real answer is that the heavier the oil you put into the dashpot, the
longer it takes to respond to changes in the throttle position. While it is
opening, the mixture is richer due to the higher engine vacuum. This is
what compensates for the lack of a Holley-type accelerator pump. The
heavier your car and the less torque your engine has, the heavier the oil
you should run to cover flat spots in acceleration.

On Tue, Jun 15, 2021, 16:19 Bill L. via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Hello Michael,
>
>
> I had always heard that you put the exact same oil in the damper as you
> put into the crankcase. That's WHY it takes a little less than 4 qts...
>  So you'll some left to top up the carbs!
>
>
>
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From miniac7 at aol.com  Tue Jun 15 19:30:14 2021
From: miniac7 at aol.com (miniac7 (null))
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:30:14 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Dashpot Oil wt
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I?ve always used genuine SU dashpot oil. I have no idea of the viscosity. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 15, 2021, at 6:51 PM, David Lieb via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> The real answer is that the heavier the oil you put into the dashpot, the longer it takes to respond to changes in the throttle position. While it is opening, the mixture is richer due to the higher engine vacuum. This is what compensates for the lack of a Holley-type accelerator pump. The heavier your car and the less torque your engine has, the heavier the oil you should run to cover flat spots in acceleration.
> 
>> On Tue, Jun 15, 2021, 16:19 Bill L. via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Hello Michael,
>> 
>> 
>> I had always heard that you put the exact same oil in the damper as you put into the crankcase. That's WHY it takes a little less than 4 qts...   So you'll some left to top up the carbs! 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From billyzoom at billyzoom.com  Tue Jun 15 15:11:53 2021
From: billyzoom at billyzoom.com (Billy Zoom)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:11:53 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Dashpot Oil wt
In-Reply-To: <CAL4ZEOOpqZDFv=FDurmuz1V7avHHcH5Hz7BWGJmh_Nh9sZaFeQ@mail.gmail.com>
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I buy the actual SU oil. I think it?s 20wt.

From springer.mike51 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 15 23:20:49 2021
From: springer.mike51 at gmail.com (Michael MacLean)
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:20:49 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Dashpot Oil wt
In-Reply-To: <945D25E2-E0C6-4FF1-A0F0-9381BC23A200@billyzoom.com>
References: <CAL4ZEOOpqZDFv=FDurmuz1V7avHHcH5Hz7BWGJmh_Nh9sZaFeQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Here's the video.   https://youtu.be/ttREt7jzthM

Mike MacLean

On Tue, Jun 15, 2021, 7:10 PM Billy Zoom <billyzoom at billyzoom.com> wrote:

> I buy the actual SU oil. I think it?s 20wt.
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From thistle_3619 at yahoo.com  Mon Jun 14 14:14:27 2021
From: thistle_3619 at yahoo.com (James Gruber)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:14:27 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] [EasternOshitGroup] Spring Weatherly Hillclimb
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Congrats Chuck. Just how much faster do you want to be going for a hill climb. 90 seems plenty fast.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 14, 2021, at 12:35 PM, Ryan Kubanoff <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> ?
> GREAT NEWS AND GREAT JOB!!
>> On 06/14/2021 11:50 AM crusaderchuck55 at aol.com via groups.io <crusaderchuck55=aol.com at groups.io> wrote:
>>  
>>  
>> We brought both the 1960 Saab 93F and Frank's race car to the event.   
>> This was the very first event in the newly issued log book for the Midget.   The Midget ran flawlessly.  Although the 4.22 rear is too high of a ratio for hillclimbs!   I found myself crossing the finish line around 90Mph on Sunday.   In a 1 mile course the tires barely got warm so adhesion was minimal.   I was sliding in corners but it was rather controllable.
>> The Midget brought home a first place in the Historic 4 class and Mary Anne driving the Saab brought home a first place in Vintage 1.
>> Nothing BROKE!  Nothing fell off!   And no agricultural experiences ( in hillclimbs that almost always involves trees or boulders which usually totals a car!) .   ALL GOOD!
>> Chuck
>>  
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From crusaderchuck55 at aol.com  Wed Jun 16 01:27:29 2021
From: crusaderchuck55 at aol.com (crusaderchuck55 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:27:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] [EasternOshitGroup] Spring Weatherly Hillclimb
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 Sadly I need to pick up about 10 seconds in the overall running of the hill.? ?The F Production 64 sprite was running about 10 seconds faster in his times compared to my times.? ?So going really fast across the finish line is pretty cool.? But!? ?I lost a lot of time in the technical areas in the middle of the hill.? ?Chuck
    On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 03:21:36 AM EDT, James Gruber via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:  
 
 Congrats Chuck. Just how much faster do you want to be going for a hill climb. 90 seems plenty fast.

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 14, 2021, at 12:35 PM, Ryan Kubanoff <ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net> wrote:



? 
 GREAT NEWS AND GREAT JOB!!  
  On 06/14/2021 11:50 AM crusaderchuck55 at aol.com via groups.io <crusaderchuck55=aol.com at groups.io> wrote:   ?   ?    We brought both the 1960 Saab 93F and Frank's race car to the event.? ?   This was the very first event in the newly issued log book for the Midget.? ?The Midget ran flawlessly.? Although the 4.22 rear is too high of a ratio for hillclimbs!? ?I found myself crossing the finish line around 90Mph on Sunday.? ?In a 1 mile course the tires barely got warm so adhesion was minimal.? ?I was sliding in corners but it was rather controllable.   The Midget brought home a first place in the Historic 4 class and Mary Anne driving the Saab brought home a first place in Vintage 1.   Nothing BROKE!? Nothing fell off!? ?And no agricultural experiences ( in hillclimbs that almost always involves trees or boulders which usually totals a car!) .? ?ALL GOOD!   Chuck   ?   ?    _._,_._,_  Groups.io Links: 
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From 220caribou at gmail.com  Wed Jun 16 12:49:03 2021
From: 220caribou at gmail.com (Mark Haynes)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:49:03 -0600
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Dashpot Oil wt
Message-ID: <CAMYfP3mKDHi5oiHqb2sKhDyKeW0a9VKi1M5Uszd6C5unNO5Yxw@mail.gmail.com>

When John was out here for MG 2009, he also stated that using the 90W
compensated for the wear in the interface between the damper and the inner
bore, stating that 'most of these carbs have seen many more miles than
originally designed for'.
Personally, I use the SU dashpot oil as well, though my friend uses the 90w
in his HS4s on his B.
You pays your money, you takes your chances. Whatever works best for you
and your car.
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From Zormecteon at comcast.net  Wed Jun 16 15:52:35 2021
From: Zormecteon at comcast.net (Bill L.)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:52:35 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Dashpot Oil wt
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Hello Mark,



I have heard everything from SU carb oil (I have a squeeze bottle of it) to ATF to Marvel Mystery Oil, sewing machine oil, 10W, 20W 90W, etc etc. 

THE BOOK says put in the same as you put in your crankcase. .. 
Actually the quote is
"Top up damper assembly reservoirs with oil the Ref. A."

Reference A gives the brands from Duckman's to Sternol to Shell, and 3 temperature ranges for each, Tropical down to 41F, Extreme Cold, 41F to 10F and Arctic, below 10F. 

As an example, Tropical ESSO, 40/50 or 40 or 20W/40 
                  Extreme Cold ESSO 20W/30 or 20
                               Arctic ESSO 5W/20

In each case this is as stated

"ENGINE, Drain off the old oil and refill with fresh oil to Ref. A."


So,,, Whatever you are putting in the crankcase is the right stuff for the damper. 

There may be reasons and preferences for doing something other. 

I run a Weber DGV and am unconcerned any longer, but thought I should share to keep some from over thinking it. 

YMMV



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From stargazer1 at cox.net  Wed Jun 16 22:10:21 2021
From: stargazer1 at cox.net (David Ambrose)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:10:21 -0700
Subject: [Spridgets] SU Dashpot Oil wt
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I took an experimental approach to this. I filled the dashpots with 15 
wt motorcycle fork oil, and half filled an oil can with the 15 wt. 
Acceleration was sluggish, so I added some 20 wt to the can, refilled 
the dashpots, and went for another test drive. If the engine seemed to 
be running rich on acceleration, I added 15 weight. if it seemed lean, I 
added 20 wt., changed out the oil, and went for another test drive. Not 
sure what the actual viscosity is, but it works well. Will have to 
recalibrate the oil after I change out the carb bushings and shafts.

On 6/15/2021 3:04 PM, David Lieb via Spridgets wrote:
> The real answer is that the heavier the oil you put into the dashpot, 
> the longer it takes to respond to changes in the throttle position. 
> While it is opening, the mixture is richer due to the higher engine 
> vacuum. This is what compensates for the lack of a Holley-type 
> accelerator pump. The heavier your car and the less torque your engine 
> has, the heavier the oil you should run to cover flat spots in 
> acceleration.
>
> On Tue, Jun 15, 2021, 16:19 Bill L. via Spridgets 
> <spridgets at autox.team.net <mailto:spridgets at autox.team.net>> wrote:
>
>     Hello Michael,
>
>
>     I had always heard that you put the exact same oil in the damper
>     as you put into the crankcase. That's WHY it takes a little less
>     than 4 qts...? ?So you'll some left to top up the carbs!
>
>
>
>     -- 
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Mon Jun 21 08:00:32 2021
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:00:32 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Kent's Bugeye restoration
In-Reply-To: <ECD33CEC-2DBC-4F3C-A5D3-4AB207619FB4@chartermi.net>
References: <09506D48-9BEA-4C23-A26F-5DC9C130CEE9@comcast.net>
 <ECD33CEC-2DBC-4F3C-A5D3-4AB207619FB4@chartermi.net>
Message-ID: <A7262389-8225-4235-893D-79B88284B2CE@comcast.net>

Compression Test:
I did a compression test. The starter pull knob wouldn't pull, so I pulled it at the solenoid. The engine turned over slower than I expected without plugs, but I got readings.  Dry: 1-4 - 45, 60, 40, 40. Ugh. Wet: 125, 125, 75, 75. I may have squirted too much oil in the first two, but no matter. I see a rebuild in my future. Or maybe an upgrade to a 1275cc. Now that I know the condition of the engine at 83,238 miles, it is time.

On a related note, my 3 sons (in their 30s) paid me a visit yesterday. They wanted to see the Bugeye. The oldest, the smart one (or maybe the smart-aleck one), commented that if I sold the big Healey, the Bugeye, the Wrangler, and the motorcycles, I could afford to good Bugeye and be driving it this summer. There's truth to that, but the Wrangler is my snowplow, I _need_ at least one motorcycle, but for a brief moment I thought, Yeah, I could get a runner out of the rest of them. But where's the fun in that?



From jimndi at frontiernet.net  Tue Jun 22 08:01:53 2021
From: jimndi at frontiernet.net (Jim)
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:01:53 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch slave pushrod
References: <42225056-46ed-6eec-b1c6-b0e69dc7faba.ref@frontiernet.net>
Message-ID: <42225056-46ed-6eec-b1c6-b0e69dc7faba@frontiernet.net>

What is the proper length for a 1275 Ribbed case Trans, slave cylinder 
push rod?? I have 2 of different lengths?

Jim Fournier

Huguenot, NY



From refisk at chartermi.net  Tue Jun 22 08:31:52 2021
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:31:52 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Clutch slave pushrod
In-Reply-To: <42225056-46ed-6eec-b1c6-b0e69dc7faba@frontiernet.net>
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Message-ID: <542ABAC0-A9DB-4D6F-B0D5-2819B6C40779@chartermi.net>

2 11/16" from the hole center to the end for a 1275 pushrod.

Rick

> On Jun 22, 2021, at 10:07 AM, Jim via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> ?What is the proper length for a 1275 Ribbed case Trans, slave cylinder push rod?? I have 2 of different lengths?
> 
> Jim Fournier
> 
> Huguenot, NY
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From weslake1330 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 25 14:29:07 2021
From: weslake1330 at gmail.com (Weslake1330)
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:29:07 +0100
Subject: [Spridgets] old car clip
Message-ID: <CAMhoh1VBc3ME8_XSU2r3vwzX3tVvfrudZZCu9bCtHxMie8CBTg@mail.gmail.com>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N795jKDefAo
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From kentmclean at comcast.net  Sat Jun 26 12:45:50 2021
From: kentmclean at comcast.net (Kent McLean)
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:45:50 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] old car clip
In-Reply-To: <mailman.7.1624730402.24538.spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.7.1624730402.24538.spridgets@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <7E858F77-37E7-40B2-9121-C355C44C0568@comcast.net>

Weslake1330 wrote:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N795jKDefAo <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N795jKDefAo>

Hark! The Herald axle swings ...

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From stanbmason at aol.com  Sun Jun 27 15:58:42 2021
From: stanbmason at aol.com (stanbmason at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:58:42 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] SMRS Black Hawk Farms results Highlights and Grattan
 10th
References: <1468947342.1053426.1624831122153.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1468947342.1053426.1624831122153@mail.yahoo.com>

Spridget Followers and Past Advisers to the Nixon? Administration,
Black Hawk was a great turnout for SMRS with 26 Spridgets Racing, which blows away the high water mark or 14.? I was not present. but observed some great competition from the internet.? Tom Wilcox graciously accepted being the host for Black Hawk and did a great job with the Spridget Paddock and Saturday Brat Lunch.? Tom highlighted the event below:
2021 Spridget Race Series Two, Blackhawk Farms Father's Day Classic XXIX

The hot weather for the XXIX Father's Day Classic didn't seem to slow
John Salisbury down at all.? Salisbury, a consistent race winner
wherever he drives, won the Group C Sprint and Heat races as well as
the Spridget race on his "home track".? Doug Bruce was the second
Sridget across the line in all three races with Jim Donato the third
Spridget finishing in the top ten in the Group C Sprint and Heat race
and third across the line in the Spridget Race.? There was a near
record turnout of Spridgets for the Father's Day Classic with 26
entrants coming from nine states as far away as Pennsylvania and
Kansas.? Special thanks to our Spridgeteers from Pennsylvania who
endured a 13 hour tow in order to participate.? Complete series
results are attached.? We hope to see you all at Grattan for the Tenth
Anniversary celebration and final race of the 2021 Spridget Race
Series.

Tom

I have attached the results.? Please let me know if I missed anything (I counted the first Qualification session for points and 1st Sprint race for durability points)
.
Next stop is Grattan on August 13-15 for our 10th year for Sprite Midget Race Series celebration.? We have some unique Spridget things happening Saturday with a Sprite Midget Car Show for Street and Race Spridgets.? Our exclusive Spridget Race will be the last race on Saturday and we will have a parade lap of Spridget Prior.? We have some special Prototype Sprites from Texas and other far away locations.? You can expect this to be a very crowded weekend and we will be limited to our traditional Spridget Paddock space.? I am responsible for the Spridget Paddock working with Kathy Newton.? We are not able to expand our space and there will be some racers paddocking on the outside of the track.? We will squeeze in as many as we can.? Tow cars and crew cars will not be allowed in the Spridget area.? Only trailers and race cars.? Our guests and sponsors will have first priority.? ?I appreciate everyone's consideration with this unique crowded weekend.? More details as we progress.
Lead a Spridgetly Life!Stan Mason
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From stanbmason at aol.com  Sun Jun 27 16:00:17 2021
From: stanbmason at aol.com (stanbmason at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 22:00:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] Fwd: SMRS Black Hawk Farms results Highlights and
 Grattan 10th
In-Reply-To: <574454365.2491315.1624831168100@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1468947342.1053426.1624831122153.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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 <574454365.2491315.1624831168100@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <684347280.867540.1624831217335@mail.yahoo.com>

Spridget Followers and Past Advisers to the Nixon? Administration,
Black Hawk was a great turnout for SMRS with 26 Spridgets Racing, which blows away the high water mark or 14.? I was not present. but observed some great competition from the internet.? Tom Wilcox graciously accepted being the host for Black Hawk and did a great job with the Spridget Paddock and Saturday Brat Lunch.? Tom highlighted the event below:
2021 Spridget Race Series Two, Blackhawk Farms Father's Day Classic XXIX

The hot weather for the XXIX Father's Day Classic didn't seem to slow
John Salisbury down at all.? Salisbury, a consistent race winner
wherever he drives, won the Group C Sprint and Heat races as well as
the Spridget race on his "home track".? Doug Bruce was the second
Sridget across the line in all three races with Jim Donato the third
Spridget finishing in the top ten in the Group C Sprint and Heat race
and third across the line in the Spridget Race.? There was a near
record turnout of Spridgets for the Father's Day Classic with 26
entrants coming from nine states as far away as Pennsylvania and
Kansas.? Special thanks to our Spridgeteers from Pennsylvania who
endured a 13 hour tow in order to participate.? Complete series
results are attached.? We hope to see you all at Grattan for the Tenth
Anniversary celebration and final race of the 2021 Spridget Race
Series.

Tom

I have attached the results.? Please let me know if I missed anything (I counted the first Qualification session for points and 1st Sprint race for durability points)
.
Next stop is Grattan on August 13-15 for our 10th year for Sprite Midget Race Series celebration.? We have some unique Spridget things happening Saturday with a Sprite Midget Car Show for Street and Race Spridgets.? Our exclusive Spridget Race will be the last race on Saturday and we will have a parade lap of Spridget Prior.? We have some special Prototype Sprites from Texas and other far away locations.? You can expect this to be a very crowded weekend and we will be limited to our traditional Spridget Paddock space.? I am responsible for the Spridget Paddock working with Kathy Newton.? We are not able to expand our space and there will be some racers paddocking on the outside of the track.? We will squeeze in as many as we can.? Tow cars and crew cars will not be allowed in the Spridget area.? Only trailers and race cars.? Our guests and sponsors will have first priority.? ?I appreciate everyone's consideration with this unique crowded weekend.? More details as we progress.
Lead a Spridgetly Life!Stan Mason
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From ezanner at gmail.com  Sun Jun 27 16:11:28 2021
From: ezanner at gmail.com (Erick Zanner)
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:11:28 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] SMRS Black Hawk Farms results Highlights and
 Grattan 10th
In-Reply-To: <1468947342.1053426.1624831122153@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1468947342.1053426.1624831122153.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1468947342.1053426.1624831122153@mail.yahoo.com>
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Great job!
Thank you

On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 5:58 PM <stanbmason at aol.com> wrote:

> Spridget Followers and Past Advisers to the Nixon  Administration,
>
> Black Hawk was a great turnout for SMRS with 26 Spridgets Racing, which
> blows away the high water mark or 14.  I was not present. but observed some
> great competition from the internet.  Tom Wilcox graciously accepted being
> the host for Black Hawk and did a great job with the Spridget Paddock and
> Saturday Brat Lunch.  Tom highlighted the event below:
>
> 2021 Spridget Race Series Two, Blackhawk Farms Father's Day Classic XXIX
>
> The hot weather for the XXIX Father's Day Classic didn't seem to slow
> John Salisbury down at all.  Salisbury, a consistent race winner
> wherever he drives, won the Group C Sprint and Heat races as well as
> the Spridget race on his "home track".  Doug Bruce was the second
> Sridget across the line in all three races with Jim Donato the third
> Spridget finishing in the top ten in the Group C Sprint and Heat race
> and third across the line in the Spridget Race.  There was a near
> record turnout of Spridgets for the Father's Day Classic with 26
> entrants coming from nine states as far away as Pennsylvania and
> Kansas.  Special thanks to our Spridgeteers from Pennsylvania who
> endured a 13 hour tow in order to participate.  Complete series
> results are attached.  We hope to see you all at Grattan for the Tenth
> Anniversary celebration and final race of the 2021 Spridget Race
> Series.
>
> Tom
>
> I have attached the results.  Please let me know if I missed anything (I
> counted the first Qualification session for points and 1st Sprint race for
> durability points)
> .
>
> Next stop is Grattan on August 13-15 for our 10th year for Sprite Midget
> Race Series celebration.  We have some unique Spridget things happening
> Saturday with a Sprite Midget Car Show for Street and Race Spridgets.  Our
> exclusive Spridget Race will be the last race on Saturday and we will have
> a parade lap of Spridget Prior.  We have some special Prototype Sprites
> from Texas and other far away locations.  You can expect this to be a very
> crowded weekend and we will be limited to our traditional Spridget Paddock
> space.  I am responsible for the Spridget Paddock working with Kathy
> Newton.  We are not able to expand our space and there will be some racers
> paddocking on the outside of the track.  We will squeeze in as many as we
> can.  Tow cars and crew cars will not be allowed in the Spridget area.
> Only trailers and race cars.  Our guests and sponsors will have first
> priority.   I appreciate everyone's consideration with this unique crowded
> weekend.  More details as we progress.
>
> Lead a Spridgetly Life!
> Stan Mason
>
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From stanbmason at aol.com  Wed Jun 30 06:23:51 2021
From: stanbmason at aol.com (stanbmason at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:23:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Spridgets] SMRS Winner for a free entry to Grattan
References: <738386302.18824.1625055831718.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <738386302.18824.1625055831718@mail.yahoo.com>

Spridget Peoples,
As many of you may know.? Clancy Schmidt is promoting his adjustable A-Arm parts with a free entry to the next SMRS race weekend.? See below:
Stan,?I was not ready to do the drawing for a winner who gets their entry paid at Grattan when we gathered for lunch at the Wilson?s while were at Blackhawk.?My bad.?I have agreed that we will draw a name at each race event of the drivers there.?? IF they have a Clancy?s Adjustable A arms sticker on each side of their car near the front wheel arch they are legible to win the free entry to the next race.?The virtual winner for the free entry for Grattan (as drawn fair and square by my Granddaughter Marin) is David Long.??Would you pass the word.....?Clancy
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From ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net  Wed Jun 30 08:31:25 2021
From: ryan.kubanoff at comcast.net (Ryan)
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:31:25 -0400
Subject: [Spridgets] Does this look right?
Message-ID: <F12EEEE0-AACD-4313-98CA-DE6A39FD9048@comcast.net>

Had I joints replaced at machine shop and it can back like this??? On a 74 midget  the other one is tiny  
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Jun 30 08:35:39 2021
From: derf247 at gmail.com (Derf Kristian)
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:35:39 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Does this look right?
In-Reply-To: <F12EEEE0-AACD-4313-98CA-DE6A39FD9048@comcast.net>
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I would maybe use that one to fill it with grease, remove that one, and
install a very short one that wouldn't interfere with anything or make
anything off balance.


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wrote:

> Had I joints replaced at machine shop and it can back like this??? On a 74
> midget  the other one is tiny
>
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From derf247 at gmail.com  Wed Jun 30 08:36:15 2021
From: derf247 at gmail.com (Derf Kristian)
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:36:15 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Does this look right?
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Oh, and, before installing it in the car.

On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 9:35 AM Derf Kristian <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would maybe use that one to fill it with grease, remove that one, and
> install a very short one that wouldn't interfere with anything or make
> anything off balance.
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 9:32 AM Ryan via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Had I joints replaced at machine shop and it can back like this??? On a
>> 74 midget  the other one is tiny
>>
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From charles_ruggiero at hotmail.com  Wed Jun 30 08:56:32 2021
From: charles_ruggiero at hotmail.com (Charles Ruggiero)
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:56:32 +0000
Subject: [Spridgets] Does this look right?
In-Reply-To: <F12EEEE0-AACD-4313-98CA-DE6A39FD9048@comcast.net>
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Message-ID: <BLAPR07MB75371347F1B80315D113BF81E4019@BLAPR07MB7537.namprd07.prod.outlook.com>

I would remove that fitting and replace it with a flush / low profile fitting. you will need a grease gun adapter fitting. plenty of styles for sale on line. Only a couple bucks at the auto parts or on line, but better than having that long neck get broken or through the joint out of balance.
Charlie R.

________________________________
From: Spridgets <spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Ryan via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 10:31 AM
To: Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Does this look right?

Had I joints replaced at machine shop and it can back like this??? On a 74 midget  the other one is tiny
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From tequila.brad at gmail.com  Wed Jun 30 13:59:10 2021
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:59:10 -0500
Subject: [Spridgets] Does this look right?
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In addition to all the advice you have been getting, I'd also seek out a
new machine shop.

On Wed, Jun 30, 2021 at 9:32 AM Ryan via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Had I joints replaced at machine shop and it can back like this??? On a 74
> midget  the other one is tiny
>
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From grday at btinternet.com  Wed Jun 30 17:45:34 2021
From: grday at btinternet.com (GUY DAY)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2021 00:45:34 +0100 (BST)
Subject: [Spridgets] Does this look right?
In-Reply-To: <F12EEEE0-AACD-4313-98CA-DE6A39FD9048@comcast.net>
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Had both in the past, made no difference except one was easier to 
grease.

Guy R Day

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To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, 30 Jun, 21 At 15:31
Subject: [Spridgets] Does this look right?
Had I joints replaced at machine shop and it can back like this??? On a 
74 midget  the other one is tiny

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