- 1. Slow Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 3 Feb 1998 14:34:40 -0500
- I am sure this has been discussed before on this list, but I cannot remember the conclusions! When my (1500) Midget has been standing a while and I start it up, the oil warning light takes ages to go
- /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00047.html (8,049 bytes)
- 2. Camshafts (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 15:05:30 -0500
- Anyone got any advice about 1275 camshafts Need to replace mine and wondered about fitting a modified camshaft. Just for road use, not too much traffic, and I do like to "press on a bit" Various cams
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00104.html (6,955 bytes)
- 3. Re: Midget interior questions....(originality?) (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 17:51:37 -0500
- I've got air conditioning - take the top down !!
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00232.html (7,210 bytes)
- 4. Re: Midget interior questions.... (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 17:51:34 -0500
- My Sprite MK IV I have done in Teal Blue with Biscuit interior which I think looks really smart, It should by rights by "Autumn Leaf" at least that is what it's called this side of the pond, but I t
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00233.html (8,679 bytes)
- 5. Automatic Wiper Parking !!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 17:14:18 -0500
- Having owned my 1977 Midget for 8 years I discovered today that the wipers are supposed to park themslves in the proper place when you switch them off !! Mine don't, and I have got pretty slick at ge
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00303.html (7,913 bytes)
- 6. Tacho / brake light problem (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 17:38:23 -0500
- Hi Frank, This is surely an electrical problem. Is it only the brake lights that cause the problem ? What about when you switch on headlights / main beam ? If it is when any other high - current dema
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00305.html (7,153 bytes)
- 7. Re: Automatic Wiper Parking !!!! (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sat, 10 Jan 1998 17:24:10 -0500
- Message text written by "Larry and Sandi Miller" Not so keen on this idea - they sort of keep my hands in control !! Havn't yet fixed the problem, though from the advice (THANKS ALL) I am sure it is
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00344.html (7,836 bytes)
- 8. Bearings - how tight should they be? (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 14:44:37 -0500
- OK, I've got my re-bored 1275 block and reground (-0.010) crank back from the engineer's shop. Assembled crank into block, without the pistons as yet, so I am only dealing with 3 main bearings. The c
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00642.html (7,999 bytes)
- 9. Tight bearings (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 19:46:47 -0500
- Thanks Mike, Chuck and Brian, That's what I like about this list quick replies from people who are keen to help! OK so its not right. Just getting that info is valuable ! I had tried the step - by -
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00648.html (7,363 bytes)
- 10. Bearings - how tight - reply to all (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jan 1998 16:40:05 -0500
- Paul, No I didn't check these things. I am sure you are right about short-life motors but a) I can use plastiguage OK, but don't have access to accurate enough dial guages or large enough mics. for c
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00671.html (8,181 bytes)
- 11. Check Lists (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Jan 1998 13:07:07 -0500
- Seen lots of advice to people stripping down a car about taking photographs, keeping lists, putting bits in plastic bags etc. I have found it really helpfull when carrying out a rebuild over an exten
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00780.html (6,888 bytes)
- 12. 1500 Overdrive conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 15:30:20 -0500
- Back at the begining of December I fitted an overdive gearbox in my Midget and was so chuffed with the result I posted the following on the MG list. Thought I would copy it here in case anyone is int
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00643.html (8,953 bytes)
- 13. Engine Reconditioning (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 15:30:15 -0500
- Hi, I have been "hanging out" on the MGs list for the last 3 months and wondering why there was so little Spridget stuff on there. Now I find that you are all lurking just up the street on another li
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00644.html (8,137 bytes)
- 14. Hello and help (score: 1)
- Author: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 15:35:26 -0500
- Hi Bryan Ignition steering locks were factory fitted with two bolts that were designed for the heads to shear off when they were tightened up - so they cannot be undone with a spanner. Sometimes the
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00664.html (7,337 bytes)
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