- 121. converting to unleaded (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 15:43:49 +0200
- Besides an unleaded cylinder head and gasket(s) what other parts do I need to convert to unleaded fuel? Evangelos 66 Sprite 1275
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00874.html (7,004 bytes)
- 122. Re: PDLJMPR IRC chat night.. (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 00:50:57 +0200
- thank you for reminding me and thank you for including my time zone (Greece) ! Unfortunately, being a High School teacher, I have to be at work at 08:00 and waking up at 05:00 isn't my forte so, I'm
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00121.html (7,861 bytes)
- 123. Re: Dare we hope? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 07:43:52 +0200
- Personally I don't want anything named "Sprite" to be made by a ... German. That monstrosity of an excuse of a car called the "Mini for the year 2000" is enough, Mr BMW. Thank you. Evangelos 1966 Spr
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00342.html (8,336 bytes)
- 124. hard & soft top questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 21:28:05 +0200
- My hardtop is made by "Denis Ferranti Laminations Ltd" and my softop by "Coventry Hood", batch # 2995, part # FS216. Since I may need to replace or find parts for either and a net-search using hotbot
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00439.html (7,049 bytes)
- 125. chassis plate (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 12:58:59 +0200
- The chassis number plate on my MkIII Sprite is seriously fading and I'm pretty sure the local MoT guys will give me a hard time. Where can I get a replacement AUSTIN plate, you know, the black round
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00476.html (7,018 bytes)
- 126. Converting to Steel Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 15:44:25 +0200
- I wish to thank all the nice people who helped me tracing a source for an AUSTIN chassis plate. I'll try to contact Victoria British because Moss (UK) only show MG plates on their catalogue. Now, whe
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00491.html (8,321 bytes)
- 127. Re: Knock-on "minilites" (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 12:54:02 +0200
- Moss UK sent me their new catalogue (part MGL9001X) in which they show, on page 24, their "centre lock alloy wheels" which are 13" X 5" for the Midget/Sprite. the part numbers are: GAC8253X for silve
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00522.html (7,923 bytes)
- 128. Re: "centre lock alloy wheels" which are 13" X 5" (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 13:12:21 +0200
- Shawn, from what I can make out in the catalogue, Anthracite is a coal-like hue, grey (not too dark) and very very shiny, a lot more so than the other "Silver" (matt) colour. They both look great as
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00546.html (8,161 bytes)
- 129. Happy New Year (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Fri, 26 Dec 1997 16:52:03 +0200
- I wish everyone a Happy New Year for 1998! Evangelos
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00577.html (6,504 bytes)
- 130. clutch question (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 14:44:15 +0200
- Is it true that performing simple clutch work such as changing the pressure plates or even a basic inspection requires pulling the engine out of the car? I know of other cars with similar engine/gear
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00618.html (7,246 bytes)
- 131. little black box? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 03 Nov 1997 19:17:06 +0200
- A lot of thanks to all the people who responded to my first question about my new HAN8 Sprite. Now, there is a little black box, bolted on the right inner wing, with two vertical coils and two fuses
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00021.html (6,974 bytes)
- 132. looking for HAN8 handbook (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Tue, 04 Nov 1997 19:30:26 +0200
- I am looking for the original driver's handbook that came with late HAN8L Sprites like mine. A xeroxed photocopy would also do fine. Any pointers? Regards Evangelos Makris Greece
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00056.html (6,876 bytes)
- 133. Re: Tallest and Heaviest Midget Owners (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 14:50:57 +0200
- 6'1", 209 lbs 1966 Sprite MkIII 1978 Mini Saloon (the Mini is, ahem, roomier....)
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00529.html (8,424 bytes)
- 134. sprite videos? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 21:24:43 +0200
- Are there any video cassettes on Sprites (not only Bugeyes but later models too?) A maintenance and/or restoration video would be wonderful.... Evangelos 66 MkIII Sprite
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00619.html (6,792 bytes)
- 135. 12V848E engine questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 21:52:33 +0200
- Thanks to all the nice people who tried to trace my engine. Personally I think this unit is not from either a Midget or Sprite. Horler's book and Moss' parts catalogue show: 12V586F (1972) 12V588F (1
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00620.html (7,696 bytes)
- 136. wipers at 12 o'clock (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 21:56:51 +0200
- My car has the square Lucas DR3A wiper motor. It is wired -ve. The arms never go past the 12 o'clock position and there is no sign of them labouring at all. What could be the problem here? Thank you
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00621.html (7,023 bytes)
- 137. irc meeting times... (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 22:02:10 +0200
- Are there any other European subscribers to this maillist? I am only trying to arrange a second or even third, more convenient time for us leaving on this side of the pond, to meet on IRC, any ideas?
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00622.html (6,772 bytes)
- 138. GREEK Sprite (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 08:50:18 +0200
- Greetings from Greece to all of you, Sprite owners and fans! For the last 10 days I've been the new owner of an excellent AH Sprite. It is a late HAN8L car, in BRG with black interior, matching BRG h
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00537.html (8,291 bytes)
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