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21. RE: Moss Bugeye Panels (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 12:39:00 -0600; If you drill out the spot welds and refill them to weld the new floor in you will have only the filler piece to weld from underneath. Regards Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Dave, What is the best type o; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00773.html (10,696 bytes)
22. RE: SU Carb -- Float Leaking (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 23:24:29 -0600; Check or replace your needle valve in the float chamber. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye The rear float of my HS2's is leaking on occasion. Actually, leaking is an understatement. It's pumping out signifi; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00805.html (8,680 bytes)
23. RE: '79 Midget, Suspension Noise (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sat, 16 May 1998 21:31:13 -0600; It is most likely the rubber bushings in the A frames. What happens is the bolts rust and freeze in the metal sleeve inside the rubber bushing. It is not considered dangerous at this early stage but; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00228.html (8,029 bytes)
24. RE: Handbrake cable (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 22:38:09 -0600; Doug, the first thing to do before touching the hand brake adjustment is to make sure the rear hydraulic brakes are adjusted properly. The way to do this is to loosen the hand brake so that there is; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00337.html (8,362 bytes)
25. RE: Head Gasket / Elec Fan (Was does it ever end) (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 19:20:42 -0600; I have installed an electric fan on my Bugeye and it works great! The benefits come when in traffic especially on a hot day. However, it will not help once you are driving over 15 mph or so because t; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00422.html (8,731 bytes)
26. RE: brake light Bugeye (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 19:10:37 -0600; Carolien, it sounds to me like one of your rear bulbs is wired back asswards. As you know you have 2 filaments in each bulb one for the park lights and one for your brake like. The brake light filame; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00449.html (8,270 bytes)
27. RE: Fast Idle (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 19:49:42 -0600; Elliot, you may have the timing to far advanced, try retarding it. Better yet test it with a timing light. Hope this helps Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye. Started "Spot" for the first time today. After p; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00394.html (7,870 bytes)
28. RE: Front Spoiler & Torque Steer (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 21:54:05 -0600; If I were you I would check the rear suspension, something is loose or worn. It sounds to me like your rear axle is walking on acceleration and returns to its normal position on deceleration. Dave Fo; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00787.html (9,030 bytes)
29. RE: Rubber (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 21:11:38 -0600; I have just received a new "glazing" rubber for my Bugeye. I got it from Moss via BPC, the price was fair and it has a printed label on the bag saying "made in England". As it is not installed yet I; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00805.html (9,654 bytes)
30. RE: Brain Fart (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 21:24:00 -0600; The cotter pin in the lower fulcrum is very important. It is actually a taper pin and it locks the lower fulcrum pin to the kingpin. If the pin is not locked to the kingpin the pin will rotate inside; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00822.html (7,947 bytes)
31. RE: Plastic rear window (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 22:24:44 -0700; I have used lighter fluid, works well. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Recently picked up a '72 Midget that the previous owner placed a "For Sale" sign on the middle of the clear plastic rear window in th; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00054.html (8,009 bytes)
32. RE: results of compression test (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 18:22:09 -0700; The difference between the cylinders should be within 5 psi of each other. The high readings are a concern but it is probably excessive build up of carbon in the cylinders. You can try using the chem; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00240.html (8,780 bytes)
33. RE: trans drain plug tool (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:01:47 -0700; Dave, gear oil and engine oil are rated on two different scales. If my memory serves me well 30W engine oil has almost the same viscosity as 90W gear oil. This information I believe is fact as it was; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00317.html (11,025 bytes)
34. RE: trans drain plug tool (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 18:53:44 -0700; Thanks Trevor, that's one piece of information I didn't have. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Just to be pedantic, they are rated on the same scale but at different temperatures. The effect is just as you; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00347.html (8,499 bytes)
35. RE: Scary Day with the rebuild (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 20:25:33 -0700; It is possible the valve stuck open, allowing the pushrod to come out of its Just my 2 bits worth. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Hi everyone...... Bedded in the new cam on Sunday after total everything; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00462.html (7,898 bytes)
36. RE: Rookie Mistakes (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 20:48:40 -0700; Frank regarding the front rails do you know how much they rise from the horizontal. I thought mine was bent too, maybe it isn't? Sure glad I read this before I went off to the body shop to get it str; /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00286.html (9,173 bytes)
37. RE: Stumble on Startup (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 18:32:18 -0700; First thing to check is that the dashpots have a good oil level. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Hey Y'all, Got the engine/Datsun tranny back in with the new seal. No Leaks! Got the custom speedo cable in; /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00321.html (7,863 bytes)
38. RE: Rookie Mistakes (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 18:22:38 -0700; Thanks for the tip! I will check it out this weekend. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Dave You can visually see a slight rise in the front of the frame rails. I do not have any specs. All Sprites and Midg; /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00322.html (8,798 bytes)
39. RE: Rookie Mistakes (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sat, 14 Feb 1998 18:38:08 -0700; Now there's an expression I haven't heard for a long time. "Sod off ya daft git" Ah it brings back memories. Thanks Brian for your input. Dave Formstone 1960 Bubeye The rise in the frame rails gives; /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00344.html (9,335 bytes)
40. RE: Rookie Mistakes (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sat, 14 Feb 1998 18:50:07 -0700; Thanks for the measurement Bert I will check it out ASAP. This one will go into my technical library of "net Sridget info" for future reference. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Dave, I went out and measur; /html/spridgets/1998-02/msg00345.html (9,023 bytes)

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