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21. Re: Ron Hopkinson suspension kit?[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[Dspridget trivia update (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Tue, 13 Feb 90 14:13:07 EST; Oil coolers were an option on at least some years of sprites, I believe. You can tell by looking at the front grill shrouds - there are a pair of holes for routing the oil lines (near the air vent ho; /html/british-cars/1990-02/msg00101.html (7,886 bytes)
22. Re: speedo-tacho comparo (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Thu, 15 Feb 90 21:25:28 EST; On older sprites (4.22 rear), 1000 rpm in 3rd == 10 mph, almost exactly. Was quite useful in my first beater sprite, with no 4th gear and no speedo. Just run at 5500 rpm in 3rd on the highway (on the; /html/british-cars/1990-02/msg00115.html (7,390 bytes)
23. Re: Speedo on TR6 (and E-Type) (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Mon, 19 Feb 90 11:58:26 EST; Uh, I think you're confused. The Bugeye's (and the Mk II's) had mechanical tachs run off the generator (via a hard-to-find little gearbox). Starting with the Mk III (1098cc, roll-up windows, etc) th; /html/british-cars/1990-02/msg00164.html (8,174 bytes)
24. Re: spindles etc. (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Wed, 28 Feb 90 19:13:32 EST; Sprites/Midgets use a kingpin, no vertical movement. My TR-6 manuals call for 90-weight oil, not grease. Grease supposedly works, however (which is good, because I don't know how to fill my grease g; /html/british-cars/1990-02/msg00281.html (7,593 bytes)
25. Re: TR8 brakes (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Wed, 28 Feb 90 19:33:13 EST; One of the californian companies sells big brake kits for TR7/8's. I can try to find the catalog somewhere. I think it was British Parts Direct. Randell Jesup, Keeper of AmigaDos, Commodore Engineeri; /html/british-cars/1990-02/msg00282.html (6,825 bytes)
26. Re: Moving cars, addiction, oil pressure (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Fri, 26 Jan 90 14:27:18 EST; Roger talks about getting a MGBGT body from AZ, -That's better than just getting in my V6 Ford F100, w/trailer, and driving out and back... Well I happen to know that you don't need a trailer to move; /html/british-cars/1990-01/msg00013.html (9,019 bytes)
27. Re: Folie a Deux, Trois, Quatre... (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Fri, 26 Jan 90 14:35:03 EST; Maybe we should start a chapter of Packrats Anonymous, british car division.; /html/british-cars/1990-01/msg00014.html (6,726 bytes)
28. Re: Moving cars, addiction, oil pressure (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Fri, 26 Jan 90 15:33:30 EST; Usually there is a small hole in the big end of the con-rod, which causes a spray of oil to spray towards the cylinder and (maybe) the wristpin. I don't think most (or maybe any) cars have forced lu; /html/british-cars/1990-01/msg00017.html (8,435 bytes)
29. Re: Loonies, collectors, and the 'minor rebuild' (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Mon, 29 Jan 90 22:06:25 EST; He tells the truth! Look how my simple I'll-fix-the-bad-front-endbushings ended up: 'Might as well replace these wheel bearing while I'm here, who knows how good they are' ... 'These disks have a li; /html/british-cars/1990-01/msg00031.html (8,499 bytes)
30. Re: Sprite gas tank (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Wed, 31 Jan 90 02:26:19 EST; First, be VERY VERY careful if you're thinking about cutting (and welding) a gas tank. Take it to a professional and let him deal with it, if he will. I strongly advise against doing it yourself, esp; /html/british-cars/1990-01/msg00045.html (7,318 bytes)
31. Re: MGB clutch (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Tue, 21 Nov 89 14:57:16 EST; SOunds suspicious. Pressure plates usually don't go by not working, they usually make lots of noise/shaking/annoyance, or slip. Quick test: When you push on the clutch pedal, do you feel resistance,; /html/british-cars/1989-11/msg00010.html (7,238 bytes)
32. Re: Spridget vs. Spitfire? (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!cbmvax.commodore.com!jesup@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Randell Jesup); Date: Tue, 28 Nov 89 01:40:04 EST; The Sebring (?) Sprites also did quite well in competition. Also, I think sprites were usually a bit more rigid and.or lighter, due to the unibody construction, as opposed to frame and body. This is; /html/british-cars/1989-11/msg00039.html (9,895 bytes)

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