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61. Re: TRF and MGB (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Mon, 19 Mar 90 10:42:05 CDT; Yes, but when will they stock Spridget parts? Login name: phile In real life: Philip J Ethier Phone: 298-5324; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00165.html (6,796 bytes)
62. Re: TRF and MGB (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Tue, 20 Mar 90 8:37:08 CDT; The 1275 is interchangable except the crank is different for the front-drive cars. 1275 Cooper S engines are more powerful in stock trim than Spridgets. Seems that BMC deliberately held back the eng; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00180.html (7,456 bytes)
63. Re: The Prisoner/Lotus (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Wed, 21 Mar 90 11:42:44 CDT; I used to watch Secret Agent (aka Danger Man in the UK) all the time. Liked the Danger Man harpsichord-and-horns theme better than the Johnny Rivers Secret Agent theme. I have even seen it replayed; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00208.html (9,401 bytes)
64. Re: Brakes and Silicone & FWD (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Wed, 21 Mar 90 8:57:52 CDT; The Miller Specials that won at Indy in the twenties were also mid-engine FWD. I've often wondered about a mid-fwd special made by throwing out the body of a Renault 5 (LeCar) and welding up a tube; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00230.html (8,470 bytes)
65. Re: TR7 Problems & the ton (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 23 Mar 90 8:31:09 CDT; The last time I did the ton was back in about '71 on the way to Road America in my Rover 2000TC. My Spridget probably wont do the ton, but I get my kicks at low-speed autocrosses. About your leaky wh; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00269.html (6,779 bytes)
66. Re: Removing your engine with a sawz-all, or... (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Mon, 26 Mar 90 8:15:30 CDT; Stock 850 Minis came with a single SU carb. It was somewhat common practice for people to put a dual-SU manifold on, though. phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov -- Login name: phile In real life: Philip J Ethier P; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00273.html (7,024 bytes)
67. [C[C[C[C[D[D[D[D[D[CRe: Spitfire rebuild, E-Jag and British Parts in Oregon (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Tue, 27 Mar 90 8:17:01 CDT; $8,000 sounds very good for a '68 E-type in good shape. You may have more trouble importing a '68 than a '67 (unless it is an early '68 built before January 1, 1968). Can you mail me the address (or; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00286.html (7,210 bytes)
68. fuel pumps (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Tue, 27 Mar 90 8:59:11 CDT; OK, Britcar types, what do know about Facet electic fuel pumps? I have heard that this is the ideal replacement for troublesome SU pumps. Where can they be purchased? My budget is tight, so if you kn; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00287.html (6,964 bytes)
69. Lotus Seven history (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Tue, 27 Mar 90 8:32:46 CDT; I seem to recall that there were some Lotus Sevens made with fully-independent rear suspension from a Formula Junior or some such. phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov -- Login name: phile In real life: Philip J Et; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00288.html (6,600 bytes)
70. Re: Grizzlies from Hell (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Tue, 27 Mar 90 10:27:50 CDT; Well, that is certainly one of the reasons I am staying away from Prepared classes in my Spridget. Historically, big HP and big tires on Spridgets tend to cause snapped halfshafts. I can't afford the; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00290.html (7,195 bytes)
71. Re: The danger of 'well, while I'm here' (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Tue, 27 Mar 90 10:36:22 CDT; Naw, Bob, just get some galvanized sheet metal and some pop rivits.... Serously, folks, Bob does it right, no matter how long it takes. That's why he always brings other-than TRs to autocrosses. Mayb; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00292.html (7,182 bytes)
72. Westfield 11 (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Wed, 28 Mar 90 8:29:27 CDT; Thanks for giving the source of the quote on the Westfield story. I hopped right over to the library and took out the June 1984 copy of Rod & Truck and read the story. I really enjoyed it. My wife an; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00316.html (6,871 bytes)
73. Spridget parts, wire wheels (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Wed, 28 Mar 90 9:26:07 CDT; They are not beautiful. They are not as nice as the MGB ones I sent to David Ambrose a while back (Hi Dave!). They have some dents and rust, but appear to be savable. May also be a good source of pa; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00319.html (7,373 bytes)
74. Re: Sprite! (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Thu, 29 Mar 90 8:18:39 CDT; The huge pile of Spridget parts I have includes 5 AH hubcaps in OK but not concours shape. I think they are right for Bugeyes. phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov. (612) 224-3105 or (612) 298-5324 -- Login name: p; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00337.html (6,754 bytes)
75. Re: Sprite, *sigh* (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Thu, 29 Mar 90 8:06:46 CDT; Where are you located? phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov -- Login name: phile In real life: Philip J Ethier Phone: 298-5324; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00339.html (6,970 bytes)
76. Re: Sprite! (non-factory mods?) (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 30 Mar 90 9:07:35 CDT; People are telling me that Facet fuel pumps work well. My mechanic aquantence who autocrosses an MGB says throw an SU fuel pump as far as you can and put in a Facet electric. You can also use wider w; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00373.html (7,300 bytes)
77. GT-6 (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 30 Mar 90 8:39:53 CDT; Bob, there is a guy in Prior Lake with a pole barn full of cars. He has two GT-6s. The older one is really nice, has Panasports on it, etc. He wants to sell it for about 3500 dollars. Says he doesn't; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00374.html (7,375 bytes)
78. Re: battery chargers & current limiting (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 30 Mar 90 8:56:19 CDT; somebody stop me if I've dropped a decimal somewhere, but it looks to me like this would limit current to about 6ma even if the battery was shorted. This seems safe enough, in fact hardly enough to; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00375.html (6,981 bytes)
79. Re: Cars For Sale (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 30 Mar 90 16:35:22 CDT; Sandy, none of your address or phone # stuff came through, Email me at phile@pwcs.stpaul.gov or phone (612) 224-3105 or (612) 298-5324 -- Login name: phile In real life: Philip J Ethier Phone: 298-5; /html/british-cars/1990-03/msg00380.html (8,001 bytes)
80. Re: Early Spring Cleaning & tires (score: 1): Author: mit-eddie!pwcs.StPaul.GOV!phile@EDDIE.MIT.EDU (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 2 Feb 90 8:41:59 CDT; Scott, can I send a copy of this nice little story to the newsletter of the Minnesota MG Group? I think the MMGG members would enjoy it. I has the right mix of emotional appeal and technical informat; /html/british-cars/1990-02/msg00009.html (6,913 bytes)

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