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41. [Spridgets] stuck in first (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:27:31 +1000 (EST); oh joy! went to buy lunch yesterday...had to drive back to work in first gear. I tried jumping on and off the throttle whilst yanking / jerking / gently manipulating and swearing at the shifter....to; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00278.html (7,580 bytes)
42. [Spridgets] thermostat. (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:07:17 +1000 (EST); I expect to be firing up a fresh 1275 very shortly.. Should I run a lower temperature thermostat for the running in period? or higher? or does it not matter a poofteenth either way? cheers Andy -- S; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00492.html (6,812 bytes)
43. [Spridgets] PCV (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:33:04 +1000 (EST); I probably should have asked this much earlier....but oh well.. My 1275, now has a belt drive cam...and thus no crankcase breather on the timing cover.. and of course no side covers and no breather; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00514.html (7,814 bytes)
44. [Spridgets] dysharmonic balancer (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:03:24 +1000 (EST); having just done battle with gravity, with the aid of a forklift, I have inserted my 1275 and datsun trans into the gaping cavity left by the 1098. My 1098 never had a harmonic balancer..... but...i; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00531.html (7,704 bytes)
45. [Spridgets] universal joint (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:06:39 +1000 (EST); Anyone have some tips on removing the (front) uni joint from the prop shaft? It isn't keen on moving and it needs to make way for the new front yoke. Can I place a drift against the ends of the bear; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00597.html (7,464 bytes)
46. [Spridgets] hood/bonnet attaching bolts (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:32:12 +1000 (EST); Yep..I done gone and misplaced the bolts that hold the bonnet on. Can anyone tell me the type of bolt i need to buy? I'm thinking 1/4"UNF x 1" with a spring washer...but if someone can confirm I'd be; /html/spridgets/2007-09/msg00632.html (7,494 bytes)
47. Re: [Spridgets] 1098s cheap (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2007 14:35:20 +1000 (EST); Can the 10CC crank be used to stroke a 1275? AW Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net> wrote: I have 3 of these anchors now, anybody want one or 2? 10CC & 10CG 2 of the 3 turn over, one runs (or did w; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00214.html (7,339 bytes)
48. [Spridgets] rocker shaft and head studs..correct procedure (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:06:35 +1000 (EST); So the 1275 is in and it runs... it sounds a bit tappetty , so I am going to swap the rocker assembly with the one on my 1098. Both are pressed steel type of rockers. What is acceptable procedure fo; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00553.html (7,441 bytes)
49. Re: [Spridgets] Help with Datsun 5 speed check (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:07:12 +1100 (EST); have you tried holding the transmission vertically.. and dropping it on each end from about 2 inches ...use a block of wood to drop it on ? Dena & David Vrba <denadave@ca.rr.com> wrote: Hi Listers, N; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00853.html (9,162 bytes)
50. Re: [Spridgets] Starter -- part 2 (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:06:58 +1100 (EST); G'day Chuck, On my 1098 in a mk2 sprite, I fitted a $25 starter from one of these cars: http://www.dragtimes.com/images/10160-1982-Holden-Gemini.jpg I can't remember the Chev name for this car, but i; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00876.html (9,547 bytes)
51. [Spridgets] manifold for 1.75" SU (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:11:51 +1100 (EST); is anyone running a 1.5" or 1.75" SU on their spridget? If so, what manifold did you use? All of the mini manifolds I have seen look like the dashpot will foul the bonnet on a sprite. Is there a way; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00877.html (7,592 bytes)
52. [Spridgets] roller rockers (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:42:57 +1100 (EST); has anyone tried the roller rockers which appear in this ebay ad? Item number: 250179973367 i would like to hear your opinions on this product. Andy -- Sick of deleting your inbox? Yahoo!7 Mail has; /html/spridgets/2007-10/msg00922.html (7,073 bytes)
53. [Spridgets] one for bugeye or mkII restorers (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:46:18 +1100 (EST); no interest...just seems like a good find http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Parts-Other-makes/Electrics/auction-126086257.htm -- National Bingo Night. Play along for the; /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg00251.html (7,372 bytes)
54. [Spridgets] spacers for rocker arms on shaft. (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:30:52 +1100 (EST); does anyone have their own sneaky solution to poorly aligned rocker arms? (pressed steel type) I'm talking about the rocker contact pad hanging over one side of the top of the valve stem. I figure t; /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg00497.html (7,650 bytes)
55. Re: [Spridgets] No Compression (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:47:39 +1100 (EST); put an end to the speculation and suspense.. hope it's a gasket and pull the head. or first pull the rocker cover and check the rocker clearance on 5&6. if there is no head on either valve then I wou; /html/spridgets/2007-11/msg01153.html (8,399 bytes)
56. [Spridgets] rear brakes sticking (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:12:51 +1100 (EST); I am cooking my rear brakes.. What would cause them to stay on when the brake pedal is released? mkIIa sprite with one double piston wheel cylinder each side. It started last week when i smelled brak; /html/spridgets/2007-12/msg00506.html (7,874 bytes)
57. Re: [Spridgets] Datsun 5 speed on eBay (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:04:02 +1100 (EST); There is always the toyota 5 spd conversion... more butchery involved.. but better ratios.. Dellow in Sydney Australia makes the "kit"...I use that word loosely coz it's really just a bellhousing. No; /html/spridgets/2008-01/msg00695.html (9,279 bytes)
58. [Spridgets] hif-6 tuning (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:10:52 +1100 (EST); I further bastardised my sprite on the weekend, fitting a 1 3/4" HIF SU and a titan manifold. just fits under the bonnet, I mean just... I had to omit the phenolic spacers to make it happen. (it is; /html/spridgets/2008-01/msg00697.html (7,779 bytes)
59. [Spridgets] Skelton midget triumph (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:56:58 +1100 (EST); triumph the verb....not the marque. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50Ip9SzLNs -- Make the switch to the world's best email. Get the new Yahoo!7 Mail now. ____________________________________________; /html/spridgets/2008-01/msg01185.html (6,564 bytes)
60. [Spridgets] Skelton midget triumph (score: 1): Author: Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>; Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:56:58 +1100 (EST); triumph the verb....not the marque. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50Ip9SzLNs -- Make the switch to the world's best email. Get the new Yahoo!7 Mail now. ____________________________________________; /html/spridgets/2008-01/msg01191.html (7,021 bytes)

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