- 1. New Member (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:13:09 EST
- Hi. My name is John Farley and am a new member to the mailing list. I live near Elmira, NY - which is very near Watkins Glen International, a great place! I have a '61 bugeye that I purchased in Nov.
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00744.html (7,158 bytes)
- 2. Re: New Member (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:25:40 EST
- I'm up to the Glen about every race.
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00766.html (6,752 bytes)
- 3. Gearbox Bearing Replacement (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:40:00 EST
- Looks like I have to replace the bearing on the input shaft ( 1st motion shaft ) on my ribcase transmission. Also the mainshaft spigot bearing. Will also do the bushing on the rear output mainshaft.
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00912.html (6,599 bytes)
- 4. Re: Brake Bleeding... (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:47:08 EST
- I agree, nothing beets a willing wife. Mine has helped me bleed brakes for years. (Somehow that doesn't sound right!)
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00948.html (6,751 bytes)
- 5. 1275 Clutch (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:23:19 EST
- In swapping the 948 to a 1275 in my bugeye, I ordered Borg & Beck 1275 clutch components. (Disc, Pressure Plate and roller type Release Bearing). Noticed that the new Pressure Plate assembly for the
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg01008.html (6,886 bytes)
- 6. Gauge Question (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:51:27 EST
- Will Smith's gauges from later Sprites and Midgets fit , and work, in my bugeye. My water temp gauge doesn't work and somebody installed a separate gauge - which looks pretty bad. Wondering about tha
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg01019.html (6,498 bytes)
- 7. Re: Tire availability? (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 14:39:52 EST
- Kuhmo does make high performance tires as aftermarket applications for high performance cars such as Porsche. Typically they provide very good value. In most tests they rank good, not great, but are
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg01121.html (8,817 bytes)
- 8. Differential Nut Removal (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:46:46 EST
- Am attempting to remove the nut from the differential input to replace the oil seal. The damn thing won't budge, even using a 1/2" impact wrench. There are not enough exposed threads to tell, but I a
- /html/spridgets/2006-03/msg01222.html (6,747 bytes)
- 9. Re: eBay Bugeye (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 10:31:19 EDT
- I guess it really pays to see things in person first. The pictures and write-up do look good.
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00099.html (6,517 bytes)
- 10. Spark Plugs (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2006 11:20:21 EDT
- Looks like the plug of choice from recent discussions is NGK BP6ES. My 948 had new Bosch Platinum WR8DPs in it. What's best for my rebuilt 1275 conversion? Thanks, John
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00152.html (6,170 bytes)
- 11. Differential Nut Removal Feedback (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:05:26 EDT
- Thanks to Guy and Paul A. for their insight into removing the differential nut. Ended up using a large pipe wrench with a pipe over the handle for an extension to hold the dif. yoke and a long breake
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00267.html (6,574 bytes)
- 12. Re: Factory Recalls for '59 Bugeye (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:25:30 EDT
- So that's the cause of my recent head problems, that I haven't experienced since the late 60's. John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00336.html (6,949 bytes)
- 13. Re: Long - The BusterCluster please read (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:10:22 EDT
- For those of us fairly new to the list, where does Buster live? John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00357.html (7,019 bytes)
- 14. Re: Hi, I'm new and what a list (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:11:41 EDT
- Hi Bob. Welcome to the list. I have only been on for a month and have found the knowledge that folks are more than willing to share to be invaluable. I also live in NY state, near Elmira, so suggest
- /html/spridgets/2006-04/msg00610.html (7,552 bytes)
- 15. Re: Joe Curto (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 13:44:34 EDT
- Billy, I have been following this with interest. One thing, I don't think you need to apologize to anybody for alerting folks to a job not done as advertised in print. Thanks !!!! I Wish more people
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00818.html (7,765 bytes)
- 16. Appropriate for Memorial Day (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 09:08:35 EDT
- Thought even non-New Yorkers would appreciate this. Return-Path: <baypop@verizon.net> Received: from rly-xa02.mx.aol.com (rly-xa02.mail.aol.com [172.20.64.38]) by air-xa01.mail.aol.com (v109.13) with
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00900.html (9,813 bytes)
- 17. Fwd: Audi R8 in Spain, hillclimb on the open road] (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 21:09:48 EDT
- Check this link out. Just like the BABE rally, right? John F. Return-Path: <pbaxter@stny.rr.com> Received: from rly-yh02.mx.aol.com (rly-yh02.mail.aol.com [172.18.180.66]) by air-yh03.mail.aol.com (v
- /html/spridgets/2006-05/msg00955.html (7,977 bytes)
- 18. Re: FROG AYE rear end (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:56:07 EDT
- The old "Pittsburgh fit", huh? John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00537.html (6,646 bytes)
- 19. Re: FROG AYE rear end (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:05:07 EDT
- Actually, I recently lived in Pitt. for 7 1/2 years. It is a great place. Go Steelers!!!!!! John
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00541.html (6,717 bytes)
- 20. Re: Car Magazine (score: 1)
- Author: JMFarley50@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 09:39:49 EDT
- Agree. Have been getting Hemming's Sports & Exotic since it's first issue. Is good Stuff! John F.
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00559.html (6,317 bytes)
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