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41. Smoke problem is moot! (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 10:35:16 -0400; Well, I had an interesting experience in the NJ inspection facility last night. Despite the cloud of smoke oozing from the muffler, and the occaisonal backfire, I passed inspection with no flaws! I c; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00009.html (8,659 bytes)
42. Supercharging... (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 13:31:45 -0400; Dear List: What is a Supercharger? What does it do? Why might I want one for a Spridget? Also, my Midget has had its front (footwell) floorpans replaced by the previous owner in a sloppy manner. The; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00645.html (7,510 bytes)
43. Fuel pump sure works well... (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:50:47 -0400; Dear List: I took the Midget out for a few moments this evening, and came across an irritating problem. The fuel pump, which normally clicks 4-5 times prior to starting up, wouldn't stop. Fuel was ge; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00682.html (8,272 bytes)
44. Re: Fuel pump sure works well... (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 22:18:33 -0400; Naturally, I always try these "we tight" suggestions first! There sure are a lot of Spridget problems that can be addresed with the -whack it with a hammer- approach. And I thought that the hammer su; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00686.html (9,244 bytes)
45. Re: Fuel pump... and Altitude Sickness (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 10:47:52 -0400; Dear List: Thanks everyone for the sugggestions to alleviate the leaking float problem. After whacking the bowls with a plastic screwdriver end, the problem decreased markedly, but not completely. In; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00822.html (9,047 bytes)
46. Re: Fuel pump... and Altitude Sickness (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 11:44:29 -0400; Ah... now I understand. So I was correct, just with the wrong vocabulary. Now if I could only distinguish a cog from a cam. Or a sprocket from a gear. Gasket from grommet. Or (this one really gave me; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00831.html (9,269 bytes)
47. Re: Fuel pump... and Altitude Sickness (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 16:37:02 -0400; Right. I get it. My understanding of mechanics comes from my statistical mechanics and quantum theory courses in school. Consequently, I had no realization that enrichment means to add fuel, as oppos; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg00873.html (8,904 bytes)
48. Push starting in reverse? (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 15:41:45 -0400; Dear List: (hypothetical) Let's say a typical Spridget stalls while pointing uphill. Is there any harm (and will it be successful) in attempting to start the car by popping the clutch in reverse whil; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01018.html (7,934 bytes)
49. Another Bonneville Flats item (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 07:59:52 -0400; Dear List: Since the land speed items have been cropping up on the list, I thought this might be interesting to folks. I saw this item on a "This Day in History" feature. <<< October 15, 1964 The Lon; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01074.html (7,924 bytes)
50. Re: A new world? [Long, but important.] (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 15:32:04 -0400; Perhaps we should post a similar appeal to the Morgan and Aston Martin lists. Those folks are probably dealing with larger sums, and if we were to, say, add a decimal point or two to the suggested do; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01322.html (8,417 bytes)
51. What I need is a flowchart... (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 21:29:01 -0400; Dear List: I truly regret burdening the list once again with a ubiquitous starting problem with the Midget. But here goes... Key in ingition, juice comes on, enough to light the headlamps, fuel pump; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01345.html (8,743 bytes)
52. Re: What I need is a flowchart... (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 13:15:10 -0400; Dear List: I got the '74 Midget started last night. The car was so happy. I discovered not one but possibly three problems. First, I disconnected the solenoid wires, cleaned the connections, and reat; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01422.html (9,070 bytes)
53. Re: What I need is a flowchart... (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 16:42:47 -0400; Now I wish you hadn't told me. I was envisioning something more along the lines of a MONSTER TRUCK Spridget. What's next... jacked up rear end with a turbo charger oozing out of the hood? And how muc; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01432.html (9,184 bytes)
54. Lock replacement set (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 09:03:33 -0400; Dear List: This weekend or next I hope to install new locks (doors and boot lid) for the Midget. Are there any important tricks or traps to watch out for? How much time should I budget for the proced; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01460.html (7,179 bytes)
55. Re: Oil Pressure-Cause for concern??? (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 09:22:16 -0400; <Should I move to a thicker oil, say a 20W-50?> YES. Several of the service guides and the original glovebox manual recommend 20W50 (as I recall) in normal weather for the 1275 Midget. I've aso gottn; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01511.html (8,943 bytes)
56. Parts scrounging (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 20:17:43 -0400; Dear List: I patronized the Bristol British car flea market this morning, and came away with a Midget alternator from a '77 and a Lucas starter bearing the numbers: 250798 12 V M35G 1 4 62. The core; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01565.html (7,159 bytes)
57. Re: Possessed LBC (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 21:48:15 -0400; not look back!!!!!! or if it is running out front by itself waiting for you with out a remote starter device and you posess the only key! time to consult with local witch doctor, or look in the base; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01647.html (7,710 bytes)
58. Zoom, was Elizabeth's GT (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 11:32:14 -0400; whenever I get behind the wheel. On a long run I usually take it up to 105 once and now and again I take it over 115mph.<<< Are you guys nuts?!?!? Don't answer that. On a pre-75 Midget, I am at 4000; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01680.html (8,011 bytes)
59. Re: New Project (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:44:36 -0400; In the UK, you could fit her with an immobilizer. Charles '74 Midget cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com Bloomfield, NJ --Original Message-- << Picked up a new project yesterday. This one's going to be a lot of w; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01883.html (8,949 bytes)
60. Valve Adjustments (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 08:09:29 -0500; Good morning, list: I finally readjusted the valves on my 1275 engine yesterday to what I believe is the correct clearance of 0.012 inches when cold (or in my case, a little bit warm). I have no know; /html/spridgets/1999-10/msg01950.html (8,172 bytes)

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