- 341. Re: [Spridgets] Ford woes no LBC (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:51:06 -0700
- Wild shot.... Fuel starvation?? What happens if you leave the gas filler cap off?? Dave G. '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not so
- /html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00560.html (6,742 bytes)
- 342. [Spridgets] nur sixe for ribcage gearbox.. (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:49:22 -0700
- Can anyone tell me what the size nut size goes on the side plate studs of a ribcage bearbox?? They look like #10... but I bet they are not ;-\ -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two
- /html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00626.html (6,565 bytes)
- 343. [Spridgets] Another question on Ribcage sideplate nuts... (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:57:26 -0700
- Thanks for the information so far -- i.e "1/4" fine thread" Assuming that the ribcage gearbog is an aluminium casting; Should I buy stainless steel or cadmium plated nuts and washers to minimise corr
- /html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00633.html (7,360 bytes)
- 344. Re: [Spridgets] Another question on Ribcage sideplate nuts... (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:11:10 -0700
- Are you referring to the automatic self-oiling mechanism (aka leaks)? Or is there a special compund (like plumbers' putty) of which I'm unaware! -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Tw
- /html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00636.html (7,703 bytes)
- 345. Re: [Spridgets] Runaway motor (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:00:19 -0700
- Any Oil in the dashpots?? Dashpot springs not fitted (BTDT!) -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not so sure about t
- /html/spridgets/2008-03/msg00648.html (7,209 bytes)
- 346. Re: [Spridgets] Fiberglass bonnets (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:38:04 -0700
- I am also interested in the answer to that question.. -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not so sure about the univ
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00014.html (7,651 bytes)
- 347. Re: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:59:15 -0700
- As much as I'd like to look at it in person, I just can't manage the fare from WA to PA to have a peek ;-)) Any chance of a few pictures.... especially of the hinge area??? TIA -- Dave G. KK7SS '65
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00037.html (8,110 bytes)
- 348. Re: [Spridgets] Fiberglass Bonnets (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:15:40 -0700
- Please resend the pictures -- my $#P+{! anti-spam program stripped the bottom 3/4 of the pic....... Don't know why...must be "Hate Dave" week ;-)) Anyway, I've modified their filter.... I have a SWA
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00046.html (8,399 bytes)
- 349. [Spridgets] More on Spridget bonnet/hood (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:45:16 -0700
- What I would really like is a fibreglass hood/bonnet that can be bolted to the existing hinges of my '65 sprite.. An added bonus would be if I could use the standard latch mechanism... An acquaintanc
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00072.html (7,076 bytes)
- 350. [Spridgets] 50th anniv badges (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:21:40 -0700
- Just received my 59th Roundel and Arrow.. Very nice indeed... Should at least double the value of my beastie ! <Grin> Many thanks for being the intermediary -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Ric
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00098.html (6,978 bytes)
- 351. Re: [Spridgets] 50th anniv badges (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:42:13 -0700
- OOPS!! Wy do they put the 9 so close to the 0??? Obviously it should read '50th' Duh! -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. Bu
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00099.html (6,762 bytes)
- 352. Re: [Spridgets] Gearbox noise? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:08:35 -0700
- Aaah,,,, EP90 (and hot Castrol R). The Real Man's answer to Chanel No.9 ;-)) -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00159.html (7,045 bytes)
- 353. [Spridgets] Termostat botls/studs... (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:13:46 -0700
- David said 5/16 x 18 Paul said 1/4 x 20 I have to replace mine.... which is correct, please?? And is snugging them down with a bit of RTV on the gasket good enough?? -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprit
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00176.html (6,964 bytes)
- 354. Re: [Spridgets] Shipping - was "so thats' where..... (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:54:24 -0700
- My neighours' sister just moved into his house from Alaska. Last week her boxes arrived! She used the USPS!! Each *very* large box took two mailmen to carry it to the door step... When she saw the su
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00192.html (7,563 bytes)
- 355. Re: [Spridgets] gas prices/Ozarks (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:57:58 -0700
- The cheapest gas here as of last night (!), in the Tri-City area of SE Washington is $3.48. The cheapest Premuim gas is $3.78 The name brands are more!! -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00193.html (7,258 bytes)
- 356. [Spridgets] Range extender (aka SU Needle...) (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:12:12 -0700
- Forgot to copy the list ;-(( A 2 gallon marine gas tank is spill proof and unlikely to explode. I used to have one for my beast... the Ex got it! NAPA makes a metal spill-proof 2gallon round tank. I
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00205.html (6,800 bytes)
- 357. Re: [Spridgets] Range extender (aka SU Needle...) (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:52:04 -0700
- To the best of my knowledge... The Feds get into the act for Marine gas tanks in that they are supposed to be explosion proof. There is even a requirement that they meet the 2.5 minute fire test spec
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00207.html (8,308 bytes)
- 358. Re: [Spridgets] Carburetor Gasketing (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:45:34 -0700
- Looking down on the carbs from above... Clockwise = same as adding hours = adding fuel Counter-clockwise = same as subtracting hours = reducing fuel Does that help?? -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprit
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00222.html (9,067 bytes)
- 359. Re: [Spridgets] Two more questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:45:52 -0700
- IIRC... Back in the the UK ( a long, long, time ago!) the instructions that came with a new engine usually recommended varying the speeds, slowly building up to maximum at about 500 - 1000 miles, or
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00234.html (7,813 bytes)
- 360. Re: [Spridgets] Gasoline/Diesel $ (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave G." <dmg@bossig.com>
- Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:42:22 -0700
- Cheapest around here... Last night at 11:30 PM - Regular $3.48 This morning at 9:30 am - Regular $3.51 Same gas - same station !! -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two things are in
- /html/spridgets/2008-04/msg00246.html (7,245 bytes)
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