- 21. Fw: Cooling (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 07:24:05 -0400
- Yea, I suspected the larger fan would hit at the bottom, OEM does this alot b/c the angle of the motor to the shroud on 75s. Flex-a-lite makes a 17" Steel/Alum non-flexing "race fan", something like
- /html/bricklin/2002-08/msg00126.html (9,866 bytes)
- 22. Re: Front suspension squeak (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 21:47:46 -0400
- A word of caution about urethane bushings, not that graphite impregnated are really much better. This is a very rudimentary suspension and chassis and I actually believe rubber will be a little more
- /html/bricklin/2002-08/msg00136.html (8,971 bytes)
- 23. Re: Front suspension squeak (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 00:47:15 -0400
- Well, urethane will certainly give you *more* feel, better or worse depends on perspective. Generally, it is a suspension tweak at the expense of some ride harshness or jitteriness. Personally, if yo
- /html/bricklin/2002-08/msg00138.html (9,140 bytes)
- 24. Re: Headlight Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 23:02:32 -0400
- After owning both an Rx-7 and a Fiero, let me say first that these units have little in common. The nice thing about the RX-7's is that you can open in manually with little effort. However, they have
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00013.html (8,385 bytes)
- 25. Re: Headlight Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 01:05:26 -0400
- Well, I can't disqualify your experience, only share mine and the fact that RX-7 mailing lists and parts houses sold a good amount of headlight repair kits. I had one of the first off the line in 79
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00017.html (9,213 bytes)
- 26. Re: valence/air dam/spoiler (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2002 18:25:29 -0400
- George, you mean there was a difference between the '75 and '76 air dam? Hm, I thought the only difference was between 74s and 75s! Would be interesting to see the difference. I know from Terry that
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00028.html (7,408 bytes)
- 27. Beating a dead and overheated horse (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:57:45 -0400
- 1) You can use the twin flex-a-lite 10" in push mode to supplement the stock set-up. You can put this in with a Temp sw. used for elec water pumps that can tap right into the water jacket and a HD re
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00047.html (8,071 bytes)
- 28. Re: On the subject of curling (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 18:13:14 -0400
- Weird, mine corners are the exact opposite, kinda. In the sun, they are flat. But after some driving, they buckle. Well, go figure. stephan #2821 made over for Supposedly, conditions temps. to in ///
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00054.html (9,455 bytes)
- 29. Re: On the subject of curling (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 05:39:21 -0400
- Actually, I've heard of some folk that have put concealed tabs for the front corners. I don't know if Tanner or Bob has these or if they are homegrown. As for the corners closest to the windshield, I
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00057.html (8,162 bytes)
- 30. Re: 75 351W headers? 68 headers "NOT". at least not for me! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:10:54 -0400
- Tried those, from two different manufacturers and they were close, but no cigar. The mod necessary to get them to fit would have been extensive, not minor. Two different shops tried, and this was aft
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00070.html (9,303 bytes)
- 31. Fw: 75 351W headers? YEP, those are the ones, Argh!!!!!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:10:38 -0400
- months. were headers.Good they National be /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://www.team.net/arc
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00079.html (8,572 bytes)
- 32. INTAKE (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2002 22:12:07 -0400
- The edelbrock performer is a good choice for a mild mod. I would seriously consider using the performer cam also, and the alum heads if you want a noticeable increase in performance. A very capable s
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00085.html (7,511 bytes)
- 33. Re: INTAKE (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:06:34 -0400
- Hah, I should have qualified my statement by saying "intelligent, responsible" folk!!! LOL Seriously, there are liability issues, even for our beloved John Blair so using the LIST for this venture i
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00087.html (8,816 bytes)
- 34. Re: headlight parts... (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 21:03:04 -0400
- You should probably be able to find the parts through Terry, Bob, and Rick. While you at it, you may be interested in Hella's Vision Plus series conversion headlight replacements. These use a replace
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00098.html (7,196 bytes)
- 35. Re: Parts 4 sale ---broken bottoms (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 01:37:24 -0400
- easier I've heard some complaint about the upper rear chock mount being weak. If you look at it, it could definitely stand some reinforcement. Terry's known of more than a few which have snapped. So
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00121.html (7,995 bytes)
- 36. Re: door adjustment (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 16:18:58 -0400
- One thing that is often over looked is the latch works in two stages. Often, adjusting the latch so both stages complete is tricky but it provides MUCH more safety! Weather-stripping is important. I
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00140.html (9,068 bytes)
- 37. Re: door latches (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 01:43:48 -0400
- Again, you may want to make sure that they are actually latching twice. The second latch movement pulls the door in slightly. You can do that my letting the door drop slowly by hand and then pushing
- /html/bricklin/2002-06/msg00142.html (7,495 bytes)
- 38. Re: MSD Ignition System and plugging the gap. (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 16:04:15 -0400
- Very wise words Rick, as usual. I would add that MSD's help in an engine that is not perfectly tuned is hard to ignore. And yes, the lower the octane, the faster the burn, so adjust timing accordingl
- /html/bricklin/2002-05/msg00019.html (9,113 bytes)
- 39. Re: Yep, best bricklin in the World!!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 19:45:57 -0400
- stephan #2821 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1828363272&r=0 & look. /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/
- /html/bricklin/2002-05/msg00067.html (7,341 bytes)
- 40. Re: Overheating revisited (score: 1)
- Author: "Mitwelt" <mitwelt@bellsouth.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 May 2002 23:55:48 -0400
- Bricklins are an odd lot. Besides hating to idle with the a/c on like most cars, they tend to overheat in a narrow band of highway speeds. 210deg is ok, but hovering at 240 is close to the limit of y
- /html/bricklin/2002-05/msg00110.html (11,415 bytes)
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