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181. Re: The truth about thermostats? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 14:43:56 +1000; A blanking sleeve can simply be an old thermostat with the centre Unless it is a racecar, use a thermostat. Mike must to I the; /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01063.html (10,534 bytes)
182. Re: The truth about thermostats? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 11:32:18 +1000; I don't believe this is the reason. From what I recall, the resultant coolant flow leaves a hot spot above cylinder #4 - the slower flow is a more even flow. Anyhow, the point is to use either a bla; /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01102.html (8,726 bytes)
183. Re: Drilled rotors (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 11:37:25 +1000; Note that there have been failures of drilled rotors. On the street you don't need drilled rotors, no matter how enthusiastic you drive. The appropriate solution is a better set of pads. Bendix Metal; /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01103.html (9,728 bytes)
184. Re: Drilled rotors (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 11:42:32 +1000; Actually, the grooves don't help cooling but they do allow "outgassing" of the pads. The really good pads don't have significant outgassing if they are bedded in properly. In the worst case, outgassi; /html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01104.html (11,953 bytes)
185. Re: O Ringing a Head Gasket (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 18:00:45 +1000; I have had good success by no longer using the "competition copper" gasket, and replacing it with the Mini Metro Turbo gasket. Since then I haven't had gasket problems (this is on my race motor). The; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00001.html (9,418 bytes)
186. Re: LBC question (no one unsubscribe, please) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 18:11:06 +1000; Good shocks, a sway bar, good shocks, and oh did I mention good shocks? My bugeye also has a 3/4" saw bar, short 510lb springs, wedges at the rear, panhard rod. I'm happy with the result but then I h; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00002.html (9,955 bytes)
187. Re: Mini Turbohead gasket (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 12:08:41 +1000; No. at the racetrack I just pulled off my copper gasket, cleaned the mating surfaces with avgas and put on the Turbo Metro gasket - it has a tacky finish so you don't even need to use gasket cement o; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00060.html (7,432 bytes)
188. Re: Kingpin Shims ?? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 12:34:51 +1000; The shims *are* necessary. Without them the steering will bind. the shims sit on the narrowest part of the kingpin and ensure that the big bronze washer under the trunnion is not clamped onto the stu; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00063.html (7,953 bytes)
189. Re: LBC question (no one unsubscribe, please) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 12:42:57 +1000; My wedge solution is based on a bit of rectangular alloy bar (1/4" thick and the same width as the spring (1.5" I think). Simply cut a piece about 1.5 " long and apply to a grinding wheel so as to pr; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00064.html (9,429 bytes)
190. Re: Rubber Bump Stop Patent #55 (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sat, 3 Jul 1999 12:45:59 +1000; Well I was actually waiting for someone to ask, but as Gary pointed out, it really is important. Rather than Gary's suggestion of simply cutting a chunk off the bump stop,I modified mine to be shaped; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00106.html (10,128 bytes)
191. Re: Rubber Bump Stop Patent #55 (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Sat, 3 Jul 1999 12:47:58 +1000; The wedge is only useful for 1/4 elliptic cars, 1/2 elliptic cars use a rectangular block with a hole for the spring pinch bolt. The procedure was described in my earlier mail - Wedge fits under the; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00107.html (10,736 bytes)
192. Re: Rubber Bump Stop Patent #55 (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 10:38:36 +1000; OK guys and gals. enough of the smart remarks While it is true that my dearest can sometimes have a sharp tongue, what I actually meant was a very sharp kitchen KNIFE! Lucky she hasn't seen the mail; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00163.html (8,280 bytes)
193. Re: info wanted on Midget from 1973 (score: 1): Author: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jul 1999 12:02:57 -0700; FrogEye Spridget? No such thing! Mike MacLean-60 Frogeye SPRITE; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00200.html (9,181 bytes)
194. Re: info wanted on Midget from 1973 (score: 1): Author: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jul 1999 17:53:11 -0700; I'm well aware of that blasphemous conglomeration you call "Pieces". We all should be aware and appreciative of how all this "mixing and matching" became possible. It was some marketing type, steali; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00215.html (10,252 bytes)
195. Re: Camshafts (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 10:37:41 +1000; I used to have the 266 cam in my 1380. It is indeed a very nice street cam. I've gone up to a 286 but only because I use the car in competition (rallies) as well as on the street. BTW, It isn't just; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00216.html (10,658 bytes)
196. Re: Front End Bushings? (score: 1): Author: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jul 1999 19:58:27 -0700; Have you tried Winner's Circle or Motorhead yet? Mike MacLean-60 Sprite; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00222.html (8,011 bytes)
197. Re: Panhard rod question What, Why (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 11:02:23 +1000; The primary role of a panhard rod is transverse axle location. With standard suspension there is little to stop the entire wheel/banjo assembly from moving laterally under cornering load. There is en; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00459.html (11,332 bytes)
198. Re: Breakfast anyone? (score: 1): Author: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 08:23:08 -0700; Were you on your cell phone at the time? Mike MacLean-60 Sprite; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00560.html (8,054 bytes)
199. Re: Wishbone Replacement? (score: 1): Author: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 08:46:42 -0700; When you took out the old fulcrum pin, did you notice wear in one spot along its length? This wear will correspond to an equal amount of wear in the lower a-arm bushings. All the weight of the suspe; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00561.html (10,901 bytes)
200. Re: Wishbone Replacement? (score: 1): Author: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Jul 1999 12:38:32 -0700; I only said to throw it away so you would not use it in the future by mistake. Marking it with a file or punch is also a good idea. Mike MacLean-60 Sprite; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00566.html (8,554 bytes)

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