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81. Re: Chain of events: don't let this happen to you! (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 7 Nov 1997 07:49:45 -0500; So let me get this straight - you're offering free winter storage at your farm, inside and heated (possibly by cow/horse body heat), and with you fixing all the car's problems...do you pickup and del; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00175.html (8,826 bytes)
82. RE: brake line (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 08:13:12 -0500; The thread on a banjo fitting is the same as the thread on the straight in hose end, and both seal with crush washers - Mini Cooper S uses the straight hose fittings, so I checked. So, just order som; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00218.html (7,989 bytes)
83. Re: castrol vs. valvoline (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 07:55:16 -0500; I run straight STP in my shocks - but they're not original. '61 midget vintage racer...The hard part is getting the stuff inside the shocks - you have to heat it up to get it thin enough to pour thru; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00403.html (7,580 bytes)
84. Re: Electronic Ignition? (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 14:38:53 -0500; the distributor points cam is mounted to the input shaft of the disributor through a lever of sorts. the mechanical advance of the distributor works by having a set of weights which revolve with the; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00406.html (10,923 bytes)
85. Re: timing question (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 08:12:10 -0500; Even though the distributors all look the same, there are differences in the mechanical advance curves, maximum advance, and so on. Static advance (set with the engine not running) can vary from as l; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00453.html (10,602 bytes)
86. Re: Tallest and Heaviest Midget Owners (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 08:00:08 -0500; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00482.html (9,295 bytes)
87. Re: re/tallest and heaviest (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 10:14:42 -0500; The main strength in the car, from a torsion/twisting perspective, is a combination of the sills, the transmission tunnel, and the way that those are joined by the rear bulkhead. The bulkhead is actu; /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00561.html (9,571 bytes)
88. RE: Master Cylinders (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 08:01:56 -0400; I use a 3/4" bore master cylinder in my race Midget, with stock disc brakes (Hawke carbon pads). Gives a good hard pedal and very acceptable pedal pressures. I wouldn't hesitate to stay with a 3/4" b; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00218.html (11,071 bytes)
89. RE: Master Cylinders (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 15:44:59 -0400; Reply interspersed below...hope this helps rather than hinders;) Brian Not quite right. The 3/4" requires a longer stroke to move the equivalent amount of fluid to get the same caliper piston movemen; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00246.html (10,408 bytes)
90. Re: Midgets (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 16:00:09 -0400; Greg, I finished 5th overall in the MG race at Mosport this year in my 948cc midget, in a field of about 30 MGA,s TD's, TC, etc. So we can do a little bit of good, if only keep going longer than the; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00250.html (8,016 bytes)
91. Re: Master Cylinders Sleaves (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 11:07:23 -0400; There is a guy who hangs out at rec.craft.metalwork newsgroup who does this resleeving thang, and from my chats with him I wouldn't hesitate to have him do a brass resleeve of a cylinder for me. Prob; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00306.html (7,667 bytes)
92. Re: I have a MK I too! (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 16:31:25 -0400; I really don't remember, to be honest. I wrote to them with the serial number,, and they wrote back with a nice certificate, and the original specification after what seemed like a really long time!; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00332.html (7,748 bytes)
93. Cylinder sleeving. (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 15:19:31 -0400; Forwarding the whole thing to the list - hope you find it useful. If interested, Joe's e-mail is included so contact him directly... Brian alternators are particularly convenient when upgrading old g; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00376.html (14,072 bytes)
94. RE: Team Thicko 1998 Blowout (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 07:38:17 -0400; I have a PLAN. Lets have an Internet spridget challenge, team thicko vs the world, at Watkins Glen. Roger and I will take on all comers, since everybody else seems to be TT! Roger, I'm going to have; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00388.html (8,057 bytes)
95. Re: Pulling Engine -- ideas? (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:53:21 -0400; Forgot to copy the group. Also, forgot to say why I wouldn't use the come-along (which is the cable ratchet type of hoist, about $25). I used one quite happily until I dropped an engine, thankfully n; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00411.html (10,213 bytes)
96. Re: Brake Line Kits (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 09:11:44 -0500; British suppliers sell purpose-made kits for brakelines using a copper alloy that works well. British magazines have reviewed and recommended the lines after testing, etc. I've had a complete set on; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00490.html (8,229 bytes)
97. Re: Torque Setting (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 09:33:48 -0500; Make sure that you lube the nut and bolt threads before torqueing. Use engine oil if you don't have the proper Moly assemble lube. I'd use 48 FT Lbs, and a good reliable torque wrench - click type. D; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00492.html (8,943 bytes)
98. RE: another brake question (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 15:31:47 -0500; Spridgets like my Mk1 midget, and earlier, use the pressure type switch. Later ones had a mechanical switch installed in the 3/8" fine thread captive nut on the later (seperate dual cylinder) pedal b; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00507.html (9,068 bytes)
99. Re: First Outing (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 15:41:36 -0500; Jetting for the 948 and 1275 can be very similar - they both used the same needles in the SU's in some years. The 1275 gives greater signal at the jet, thus pulling more fuel, and so the same jetting; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00509.html (10,874 bytes)
100. Re: First Outing (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 16:06:40 -0500; The problem occurs at steady speed, when fuel consumption is very low. I've never met a pump yet that couldn't keep up with a 948 ;) As long as the pump can make the thing idle, and can cope with acc; /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00514.html (8,135 bytes)

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