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221. [Spridgets] a bit off-topic...Int'l Metro van on ebay w/BMC B (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 23:48:25 -0500
As I may have mentioned, or you may have gathered; I come from a long line of eccentrics. One of my quirks is an unhealthy interest in old International Harvester trucks. I prefer the pre-'57 pick-up
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00277.html (7,873 bytes)

222. Re: [Spridgets] a bit off-topic...Int'l Metro van on ebay w/BMC B (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:58:54 -0500
According to my book on IH trucks, it's a Metro-Mite, which was introduced in the 1958 model year, to compete with the VW Transporter. The engine is the same as in the Austin A-55. I'm thinkin' 1500/
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00281.html (8,428 bytes)

223. Re: [Spridgets] Front End Reassembly (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:17:42 -0500
While I certainly agree with you about protecting the rubber parts from exposure to petroleum based lubricants; let's be careful we don't throw the baby out with the bath water, here. Never-Seize is
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00449.html (10,130 bytes)

224. Re: [Spridgets] Carburetor Question (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:15:02 -0500
The original pair of SU carburetors are the best for virtually any "street" A series engine, especially a "stock" set-up. He should have them rebuilt and installed by a QUALIFIED shop or individual (
/html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00471.html (8,674 bytes)

225. Re: [Spridgets] NW Caravan (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:14:58 -0500
Rand-McNally/McSchmalley......All R-M and AAA will show you (in any detail) are Interstates and main roads. If you want good, and complete back road mapping information, get yourself a DeLorme Atlas
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00055.html (9,146 bytes)

226. [Spridgets] race car project needs home (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:34:16 -0400
Anyone in the St.Louis region interested in a tube frame Midget project? This car made the Run-Offs two years in a row, for Terry Terriberry(sp), I think in '98 & '99. Currently, it needs cosmetics,
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00161.html (7,260 bytes)

227. Re: [Spridgets] Your $600 rebate (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:03:27 -0400
My choice would be prostitutes, and Chinese products.......either way; when you're done, you know you've gotten a good screwing ;) Bud Osbourne --Original Message-- From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky.
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00404.html (8,638 bytes)

228. Re: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:39:10 -0400
Let's re-think that, a bit. Yes, it sounds like the front carb is running too rich. If the engine has run this way since it's last tune-up; O.K. Do as Frank suggests and lean the mixture. But, if it
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00499.html (9,182 bytes)

229. Re: [Spridgets] Smoky - 1 and 2 wet (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:45:57 -0400
Oh.....almost forgot: Is the front carb piston moving freely? If not, and it is hanging up, a bit, that could be your problem, too. Bud Osbourne --Original Message-- From: spridgets-bounces+abcoz=hky
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00500.html (8,051 bytes)

230. Re: [Spridgets] BE Fuel Sending unit (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:26:51 -0400
Dunno what the resistance figures may be; but, if you test it, and get a significantly different reading from one end of the float arm travel to the other, the unit is working just fine and you can
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00561.html (8,188 bytes)

231. Re: [Spridgets] Sprite and more auction (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:44:49 -0400
I think I'll do some pouting about that one, too. There is some really neat stuff there. I sure hope those Sprites (& associated parts) all find good homes. Anybody on the List going to attend the au
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00563.html (9,026 bytes)

232. Re: [Spridgets] Electrical Problem (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:21:14 -0400
Your best bet is to start with the appropriate wiring diagram for your car, and trace each circuit, from the tail lamps forward, until you find the fault. A simple, 12v test lamp will help you find
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00652.html (8,915 bytes)

233. Re: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:33:23 -0400
Ryan (and others having similar problems), Do yourself a favor, and have the cooling system pressure-tested, by someone who knows what they're doing. From what I've read, on this thread (and I confes
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00654.html (10,484 bytes)

234. Re: [Spridgets] POR15 for the undercarriage (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:37:37 -0400
Other than seeing a lot of misinformation on POR 15, from a couple of guys who obviously didn't get it right ;), did this question find a satisfactory answer.....Linda? Bud Osbourne --Original Messag
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00655.html (8,499 bytes)

235. Re: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:12:46 -0400
In a word: No. If the head gasket (NOT the "valve gasket") is leaking, it may be pressurizing the cooling system enough to blow the coolant out past the pressure cap on the expansion tank, while the
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00660.html (11,029 bytes)

236. Re: [Spridgets] quote of the day (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:25:32 -0400
Along those lines, no matter if you re a socialist/Marxist, or a conservative, I think you ll find the following quite amusing. Bud Osbourne "We in Denmark cannot figure out why you are even botherin
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00678.html (7,327 bytes)

237. Re: [Spridgets] cooling system issues revised---Help (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:38:06 -0400
Something tells me you'd better be able to out-drink these guys (especially Frank), or you'll risk having to take a cab home, since your car will have become scattered in many different directions/g
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00680.html (9,490 bytes)

238. Re: [Spridgets] quote of the day (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:10:33 -0400
Don't know, don't care, at this point in time (I don't like any of them). Just enjoyed the "email from Denmark". Bud Osbourne As I remember the first Busch campaign, the republic folks tarred the "wa
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00683.html (7,261 bytes)

239. Re: [Spridgets] Different brake question (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:43:25 -0400
It's been a good many years since I've rebuilt a brake M/C, on a dual circuit BL system. The "tool" that I used to find to be very effective, for holding the "cup" against the spring, and away from
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00693.html (8,985 bytes)

240. [Spridgets] tops (score: 1)
Author: "Bud Osbourne" <abcoz@hky.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:14:06 -0400
During a 200+ mile drive, through the mountains, this past Saturday (and, yes, my '72 Midget still puts a big grin on my face every time I drive it), it became very obvious that it is time for a new
/html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00728.html (7,182 bytes)


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