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1. RE: '75 Midget - Squeaky front end. (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 22:20:32 -0600; It is probably the rubber inner fulcrum bushings (could be frozen). A good place to start anyway. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Hi folks. Driving home from work yesterday, the front-end started squeakin; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00304.html (8,057 bytes)
2. RE: A-Arms Best price? (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 22:08:52 -0600; Apple Hydraulics sells the outer fulcrum bushings for about $16:00 per side or remanufactured for about $70:00 exchange.(US funds) Hope this is of help. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye In the infinite wis; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00640.html (8,073 bytes)
3. RE: Lever Arm Shock Absorbers (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 20:19:47 -0600; Apple Hydraulics have a recon. exchange program. I haven't used them for this so I cannot say good or bad. Hope this helps Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Hi All The previous owner of my sprite had instal; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00655.html (7,874 bytes)
4. RE: Bugeye Front Bumpers; Heaters (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 09:43:17 -0600; Yes you are correct, the heater and front bumper were optional on the Bugeye. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye I am preparing a 1960 Bugeye Sprite for SCCA autocross, and in its history has been somewhat o; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00690.html (8,589 bytes)
5. RE: 1974 Midget Alignment (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 10:06:01 -0600; It is true that the toe-out should not cause it to pull one way or the other but it will create some steering anomalies. The first place I would check are the A arms if this car has hit a curb or suc; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00691.html (10,385 bytes)
6. RE: Bugeye Front Bumpers; Heaters (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 21:59:25 -0600; Hi Scott, unfortunately I cannot substantiate it. I had thought my "British Motor Industry Heritage Trust" certificate had it listed as "Optional Equipment" but instead is listed as "Details of Equip; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00704.html (8,393 bytes)
7. RE: Really Dim Lights (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 22:10:52 -0600; Try bypassing the original wiring by using 14 gauge wire direct from the battery to the headlamp. If this brightens things up then you wiring/connector/switch problem. Good luck Dave Formstone 1960 B; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00705.html (9,165 bytes)
8. RE: Bugeye Front Bumpers; Heaters (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 22:29:12 -0600; Hi Crash, you could be correct as far as North American Sprites are concerned but in the old country I am quite sure they are optional. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye For some reason I recall that all US; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00728.html (7,680 bytes)
9. RE: Are electric fans worthwhile? (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 12:08:47 -0600; In a word YES they do work. I installed one on my 1098 for the same reason and I have never looked back. The one I have is a little noisy but it works great. Good luck Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye What; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00497.html (7,898 bytes)
10. RE: NEW, SU stuff (used to be SU damping) (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 17 Jul 1998 16:49:14 -0600; Keep in mind that when balancing the carbs it is imperative to disconnect them from each other. It is possible to balance them by the sound each of them makes but this is crude and usually not very a; /html/spridgets/1998-07/msg00586.html (9,045 bytes)
11. RE: Transmission problem (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 20:50:28 -0600; Tyson it sounds to me like a busted selector fork/s. I think you can remove the inspection cover on the side of the gearbox to get a look at the forks. Unfortunately the gearbox must be removed to do; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00018.html (8,446 bytes)
12. RE: Transmission problem (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Tue, 2 Jun 1998 21:50:56 -0600; My preference is to remove the engine first followed by the transmission. I am sure people like Frank and other more experienced people can shed some light on this. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Hehe. T; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00052.html (8,174 bytes)
13. RE: The little Midget that really wants to.... (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Tue, 2 Jun 1998 21:52:27 -0600; This again points to busted selector forks. It is possible that it was forced into reverse when the selector fork was broken and now it is always in reverse. Due to the selector being broken it may b; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00053.html (9,431 bytes)
14. RE: Whitworth tools (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 23:05:35 -0600; I suspect your nuts and bolts are somewhat rusty and therefore undersize. This would account for your wrenches not fitting well. Just about every nut and bolt on a sprite can be removed with AF (Acro; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00234.html (10,971 bytes)
15. RE: Whitworth tools (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 21:36:01 -0600; Well here in Canada we experience all four seasons. For those less fortunate that means snow and very cold in the winter, wet and windy in the spring, sunny with rainy periods in the summer, sunny an; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00285.html (8,828 bytes)
16. RE: Whitworth tools (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 22:03:19 -0600; UNF nuts & bolts are usually grade 8. Stainless Steel does not have any where near the same tensile strength as a steel grade 8. If you use an anti-seize compound like Locktite C102 you will never ha; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00325.html (8,954 bytes)
17. RE: Solution rusty screw heads (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 22:14:26 -0600; I used stainless steals screws on the cockpit trim, it looks good, it will not rust and it is not subject to tensile strain. In my opinion this is a better solution than filling the head with anti-se; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00327.html (8,598 bytes)
18. RE: Electric impact wrench (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 20:32:06 -0600; Patton, in my experience with electric impact guns I find they do not have enough punch. They work OK on light duty jobs but to break free a rusted bolt, forget it! My 2 bits Dave Formstone 1960 Buge; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00729.html (8,525 bytes)
19. RE: Moss Bugeye Panels (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 21:11:34 -0600; David, the original Bugeye floor panel is a one piece unit and it has no holes in the spring box area. The panels commonly available today are 2 piece with holes in spring box area. I believe they ar; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00730.html (9,270 bytes)
20. RE: Brakes - Confused (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 12:31:58 -0600; For the time it takes I would remove the front brake cylinders for overhaul. The repair kits are not expensive and the job is simple enough. It sounds to me as though the slave cylinders are sticking; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00772.html (9,494 bytes)

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