- 21. Re: Findin' the manifold crack (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:08:11 -0500
- step.<<< Since you mention it, what is exactly involved in removing the carbs? I have a minor exhaust leak for which I need to finish repairs, and the carb removal seems like the challenging part. Is
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00356.html (7,800 bytes)
- 22. Another high priced eBay "MG" item (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 21:01:12 -0500
- Dear List: I logged onto eBay moments ago and did a search for MG. Among the items that came up, on of them was as follows: 190864495 Uranium for sale per MG Starting bid: US $80,0000. Makes one wond
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00360.html (7,690 bytes)
- 23. Re: Side view mirror question (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 11:02:54 -0500
- Thanks for the responses you folks provided on the driver's side mirror. Apparently the rectangular ones (marked "TEX") are original. Pretty brilliant of the British Leyland dopes to provide a nice c
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00375.html (7,474 bytes)
- 24. Re: Side view mirror question addendum (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 21:44:39 -0500
- ___________________________ I think that car has been de-"everything else"-ized too. Regards, Charles '74 Midget cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com Bloomfield, NJ "It was a terrible thing, wasn't it, the TR-7? G
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00394.html (7,373 bytes)
- 25. Distributor / timing question (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 16:24:14 -0500
- Dear List: To which cylinder (or between which cylinders) should my vacuum unit point in order to give a good approximation of where my timing should be set? Midget currently is not running, and I su
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00420.html (7,837 bytes)
- 26. Re: What exactly did we do on Sunday? (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 21:35:09 -0500
- To the list: Frank was kind enough to assist me with some tune up tasks his weekend, and while corresponding with him, something so wierd occured that I figure the list could benefit from my insight.
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00441.html (8,775 bytes)
- 27. Re: Distributor / timing question (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 07:42:40 -0500
- Now that makes sense. But most important issue still not resolved... what sort of tool must I use to tighten the dizzy clamp?!?!? An offset wrench? a regular box end wrench? The dexterity of a very s
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00452.html (10,574 bytes)
- 28. Windshield crazing removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 11:09:16 -0500
- Good Morning List: I understand that this problem is typical on most windshield glass of MG vintage. The edges around the rubber seals have developed a white cloudy haze. Is there any sort of product
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00504.html (7,930 bytes)
- 29. Re: Windshield crazing removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 12:09:30 -0500
- Thanks, I just ordered the small one for $48.89 with shipping. Charles that need
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00510.html (8,976 bytes)
- 30. Distributor clamp (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 22:28:03 -0500
- Good evening list: I seem to have gotten the Midget in modestly good running order, but as I mentoned a few days ago, I have had some difficulty in tightening the distributor clamp. After several soc
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00643.html (8,198 bytes)
- 31. take out the boot light bulb... (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:10:28 -0500
- Allen wrote... <<take out the boot light bulb>> So the boot contains a light bulb, hm...? Where is the fixture supposed to be? Where do I follow the wiring to in order to test it? What will they thin
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00682.html (7,125 bytes)
- 32. Midget doesn't seem to like to cold (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:04:21 -0500
- Dear List: Subject line says it all. The battery wasn't turning the starter very quickly when I tried to start the '74 Midget last night. Temperature was around 40 degrees. Hooked it up with jumper c
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00782.html (8,903 bytes)
- 33. Re: Heater switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:25:57 -0500
- Hey Amy: What's the going rate in tattoo's for a heater switch? Regards, Charles '74 Midget cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com Bloomfield, NJ <<<Subject: Heater switch? Hi gang, I was wondering if anyone out the
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00785.html (6,997 bytes)
- 34. All right, all bite (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 23:10:06 -0500
- Good evening list I've been waiting awhile to see if anyone would answer this for me, but to no avail. What is a RWA Midget? What other distinctions are there? Thanks, Charles '74 RWA or non-RWA Midg
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00870.html (7,004 bytes)
- 35. Solenoid to starter cable (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:42:06 -0500
- Good evening list: Among the numerous irritations afflicting my starter system, I noticed that the insulation and plastic/rubber connector on the wire that joins the starter and solenoid have melted,
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00895.html (7,523 bytes)
- 36. Autumnizing an LBC (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 16:51:16 -0500
- Dear List: What's the best sort of rake to use for removing leaves from a Spridget? Happy Thanksgiving! Regards, Charles '74 Midget cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com Bloomfield, NJ
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00974.html (7,015 bytes)
- 37. Re: Engine Carrier (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:47:18 -0500
- Speaking of engine stands, what size of studs / hardened bolts are used to affix the engine to the stand? I guess the same question would be, what bolts are used to attach the engine the bellhousing?
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg01027.html (7,066 bytes)
- 38. New Sprite! was: Sprite vs. Midget (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 22:03:12 -0500
- On this tricky topic, I shall soon be able to offer my own first hand opinion. Over the weekend, I came into the possession of a white 1968 Sprite Mark IV. Serial No: HAN 92176643G Engine No: 12CD Da
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg01028.html (8,365 bytes)
- 39. Re: New Sprite! was: Sprite vs. Midget (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 09:45:52 -0500
- to worked it. Ya know, I'm a novice at these things, but I think that the Coke recipe arose as a hoax. It contains sugar, which doesn't burn efficiently, and if phosphoric acid is allowed to sit in t
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg01035.html (8,175 bytes)
- 40. Re: New Sprite (score: 1)
- Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 11:18:16 -0500
- Hey... I can't drive both at the same time, right? At the moment of course, I'm lucky to be driving even one of them! As far as unseizing the engine is concerned, no one mentioned jacking up the rear
- /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg01068.html (7,250 bytes)
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