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1. Re: VIN Numbers (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Mon, 3 Oct 1994 13:33:22 +0000 (BST); The Westfield XI kit used Spridget parts. The serial number for an MG Midget would be GANXXXXXX and the serial number for an Austin-Healey Sprite would be HANXXXXXX if memory serves me right (it does; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00580.html (7,143 bytes)
2. Re: lug nut request!! (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Mon, 3 Oct 1994 13:07:48 +0000 (BST); Are you looking for studs or nuts? You keep saying "lug nuts", but then describe a 1/2" shank, which sounds right for the Spitfire/GT-6/Europa/Elan studs. I have the original studs from my Europa and; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg00581.html (8,036 bytes)
3. Re: Buick V8 displacement? (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Mon, 26 Sep 1994 15:13:07 +0000 (BST); Sure. 215 cubic inches. That's about 3500cc. Makes you wonder where Rover got the name for the 3500, huh?; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00672.html (6,698 bytes)
4. 1960 Morris Minor? (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Mon, 26 Sep 1994 15:42:55 +0000 (BST); This is from the autocross list, brought to you by the same mjb of triumph fame. Can you Morris Minor fans help him out? Send replys directly to Bradley_W._Miller.kansas_city-xbs@xerox.com, as he is; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00673.html (8,138 bytes)
5. Re: Cricket,anyone? (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Tue, 27 Sep 1994 14:48:55 +0000 (BST); A Hillman Avenger. (Was this also called a Sunbeam Arrow, or was that a different car brought to the States and called a Plymouth Arrow? The first time I saw kiddie locks (levers on the rear door ed; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00723.html (7,160 bytes)
6. Re: I'm baaaack & Italian cars (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Wed, 28 Sep 1994 08:17:43 +0000 (BST); Italian Cars (send requests to italian-cars-request@balltown.cma.com; both regular and digest forms available); /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00747.html (6,622 bytes)
7. Re: project green & Facet bodge? (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Wed, 28 Sep 1994 11:11:52 +0000 (BST); Certainly not. The Facet fuel pump works very well in LBCs and with no maintenance worries. You should have a fuel filter between the tank and the pump. An MGB-driving mechanic whom I trust says the; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00753.html (7,576 bytes)
8. Re: project green & Facet bodge? (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Wed, 28 Sep 1994 12:25:52 +0000 (BST); Sure. When you climb into your original Spridget in the AM, the float chambers in the carbs are not full. Turn on the ignition. The SU pump goes: tickticktickticktickticktick tick tick tick tick tic; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00756.html (7,751 bytes)
9. Re: I'm baaack, MkII & tonneau bar (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Wed, 28 Sep 1994 15:30:17 +0000 (BST); I don't think so. So would I. No, the two pieces of a Midget tonneau bar (mine was a '66 with the take-away top) fit together to make one specified length. Yes, it fits into the sleeves which are alt; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00768.html (7,264 bytes)
10. Re: Vapor lock (???) in a Healey (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Thu, 29 Sep 1994 09:22:15 -0518 (GMT-5:18); Sounds like my '66 Midget (RIP). On hot days, I could not get above 3500 RPM. It was the fuel vaporizing in the lines. I insulated the line from the manifold area and the problem went away. Modern g; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00790.html (8,131 bytes)
11. Re: speedo is out...mph to (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Thu, 29 Sep 1994 13:02:34 +0000 (BST); Ok, the stock tires for a '66 Midget are 145-80-13. The axle ratio is 4.22/1 and fourth gear is straight through. Plugging these facts into my BFG-derived spreadsheet, I find the the road speed at 50; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00803.html (8,262 bytes)
12. Re: XKE's anyone?? (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 30 Sep 1994 10:38:35 +0000 (BST); When you start getting comments that your car is properly known only as an "E-type", I suggest you remind them that Jaguar used "XKE" in their own advertising, and hold your head up high. Good luck o; /html/british-cars/1994-09/msg00828.html (6,708 bytes)
13. Bondo Tricks (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 23 Aug 91 8:09:58 CDT; For pinholes and the like, Steve Carter (the britcar man northeast of The Cities) sprays the whole job with a thick coat of a yellow primer called K200. He says it covers a multitude of pinholes, scr; /html/british-cars/1991-08/msg00250.html (6,948 bytes)
14. Re: TIRE PRESSURES (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 8 Feb 91 16:32:02 CST; I realize this is not the autocross list, but I have a few things to say about the tire-pressure discussion. The things that Jim Muller and others are saying about tuning your handling with tire pres; /html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00087.html (7,975 bytes)
15. missing brake fluid (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Mon, 11 Feb 91 8:11:16 CST; My money is on finding the brake fluid in the power-brake booster. I had the same thing happen on my Rover 2000TC. My Dad and I kept pouring brake fluid in and could not figure out were it was going.; /html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00098.html (6,850 bytes)
16. bushings, Carsan or what? (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Mon, 11 Feb 91 10:10:01 CST; "a tad pricey"? Yeah, like three times as much (to do a Spridget) as the molybdenum-nylon from Winner's Circle. Sure, the Carsan is reputed to be better, but jeez... Has anyone seen other (perhaps le; /html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00100.html (7,719 bytes)
17. Re: frozen Midget brake adjusters (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Wed, 13 Feb 91 17:42:48 CST; Regarding Midget brake adjusters: Face it, pal, you're done. They are not going to respond to any external coaxing, you have to take it all apart. Remove the brake drum. Remove the brake shoes. Jack; /html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00189.html (7,669 bytes)
18. Re: Frozen rear brake adjusters.... (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Thu, 14 Feb 91 10:34:31 CST; Actually, Roger, the assembly is welded together on the Midget (at least on all the backing plates I have seen). You can get the little rectangular pistons out OK, but the screw itself is in for the; /html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00202.html (8,356 bytes)
19. still more Midget frozen brake adjuster (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 15 Feb 91 9:31:01 CST; Phil Ethier writes: Yes. I am sure I would have taken it out if it was possible. The welded sheet metal which runs behind the "pistons" has a hole for the square to stick through so you can get on it; /html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00231.html (7,832 bytes)
20. Re: Buy British, not German (score: 1): Author: pwcs!phile@uxc.cso.uiuc.edu (Philip J Ethier); Date: Fri, 15 Feb 91 10:43:01 CST; No kidding. You may recall my report from the first event last spring wherein Dr. Bobwrench, Pete Jarosch and I spent four @#$%*$# hours trying to find out why my Midget would not get out of its own; /html/british-cars/1991-02/msg00232.html (7,570 bytes)

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