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41. RE: Bugeye bonnet repair (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 19:57:28 -0700; Hi Leo, what you can do is to purchase new beading complete with flange form VB or Moss. The first step is to place the new beading in the vise and cut the flange off using a 32 tpi hacksaw. When you; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00116.html (9,869 bytes)
42. RE: New List Member (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 22:31:49 -0700; Sounds like wheel bearings or U joints. Good luck Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Hi everyone. I am new to the Spridgets list and had unsubscribed to the MG list awhile back (don't remember why) but now I; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00160.html (8,663 bytes)
43. RE: Question: A-Arms (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Tue, 6 Jan 1998 20:14:02 -0700; Apple Hydraulics will exchange yours for rebuilt ones for about $70.00 US each. Another alternative is to purchase new bushings from them and install them yourself for about $16.00 US a side. I did t; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00209.html (9,894 bytes)
44. RE: Question: A-Arms (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 22:26:34 -0700; Hi David, First off, it is better to silver solder the new bushing in rather than brazing. Brazing requires a lot more heat and doesn't flow as well. Before you start make sure everything is clean, d; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00251.html (8,655 bytes)
45. RE: Timing sprocket removal (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 22:45:47 -0700; I have not had this problem but I think if you drilled and tapped the sprocket say about 2 1/2" radius 180 deg apart using 5/16" NF thread. Then find a piece of flat iron 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 6" and drill; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00252.html (8,580 bytes)
46. RE: Lucas Problem (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 15:43:29 -0700; Frank Clarici, Here's my 2 bits. First off I am assuming that the electronic tach is of an older vintage. What this means is that the current draw is significantly higher than the tachs of today. If; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00306.html (11,018 bytes)
47. RE: The Ghosts are Haunting Me (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 21:38:58 -0700; Frank, the Sprite must have PCV because it only leaks when you shut off the engine. My guess would be either the rocker cover gasket or sump gasket not installed properly. Good luck. Dave Formstone 1; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00317.html (8,564 bytes)
48. RE: Lucas Problem (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 21:27:49 -0700; Frank, as you are probably aware the wiring in a Spridget is marginal at best and if extra gismos are added the wires are just not big enough to handle the extra current. Glad you solved the problem.; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00318.html (8,469 bytes)
49. RE: Automatic Wiper Parking !!!! (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 11 Jan 1998 19:05:36 -0700; Well you people did it to me this time. All this talk of self parking wipers got me to wondering (cos mine don't). So I pulled out the wiper motor unit to see why it doesn't park. No park switch in t; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00384.html (8,185 bytes)
50. RE: Still leaking (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 18 Jan 1998 20:00:57 -0700; The only place it can come from is the mechanical seal. Did you check the tolerances? I believe it should be around 0.004". Unfortunately I didn't verify this when I had mine apart. Also is the oil t; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00630.html (9,270 bytes)
51. RE: Bearings - how tight should they be? (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 22:49:19 -0700; Hi Guy, I have just finished reading the other responses and agree with them all. Two more things to check, 1 are the bearing caps in the correct orientation ie: the caps must be installed from whenc; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00654.html (9,144 bytes)
52. RE: Bugeye Tire Sizes (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sat, 24 Jan 1998 11:19:24 -0700; 5.20" X 13" was the original size on a Bugeye. Converting that to metric is 25.4 X 5.20 = 132.08 X 13. So in actual fact the 155s are indeed larger. Having said that my Bugeye has 155s on it with no; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00766.html (7,820 bytes)
53. RE: where to pull (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sat, 24 Jan 1998 19:26:11 -0700; The engine can be lifted by installing L shaped brackets onto the 2 valve cover nuts. The earlier Sprites came from the factory with them. The brackets can be made easily from a piece of flat iron ap; /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00768.html (8,831 bytes)
54. RE: Bugeye Heater Switch (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 21:02:53 -0700; The push-pull action operates a butterfly on the round duct next to the heater blower. Its function is to shut the air flow off when pulled and when pushed allows air to flow through the heater to th; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00333.html (8,747 bytes)
55. RE: Bugeye Heater Switch (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 12 Dec 1997 10:02:44 -0700; Yes Chas you have it right. So: airflow off: switch pulled out vented air: switch pushed in fan: switch pushed in and turned heat on: open gate valve on engine heat off: close same "demister": close; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00391.html (8,797 bytes)
56. RE: Two trivial questions: (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 19:48:14 -0700; In England a ferule used in a compression fitting is referred to as an "olive". I believe in your case it would be a brass olive. Hope this helps. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye. Hello all, I am so close; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00448.html (8,079 bytes)
57. RE: Outer fulcrum pin removal (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 21:26:46 -0700; First off the basics, did you remove the taper pin? If so then the only way I know to break it loose is with heat. If you can hold the fulcrum pin from turning with a good large screwdriver then appl; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00519.html (8,530 bytes)
58. RE: Extra Studs from my 1275 ! (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 21:37:35 -0700; Sounds to me like exhaust clamp studs and nuts, where the exhaust manifold attaches to the exhaust pipe. Dave Formstone 1960 Bugeye Found some Studs, Hey y'all, while cleaning up after this project,; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00520.html (8,247 bytes)
59. RE: Cluster Gear (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Sun, 21 Dec 1997 11:45:32 -0700; Unfortunately it is the first gear on the laygear that gives up the ghost. At least it was on my first Bugeye, many years ago. I eed to Know about this. I Have a straight box with a mangled first gea; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00530.html (7,684 bytes)
60. RE: clutch question (score: 1): Author: Dave Formstone <dformsto@compusmart.ab.ca>; Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 20:11:37 -0700; Yes you are correct. The engine must be pulled because the gearbox cannot be removed with the engine in place. If you look under the car you will notice that the floor pan continues under the gearbox; /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00636.html (7,607 bytes)

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