- 41. info on +ve to -ve conversion requested (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sun, 13 Dec 1998 02:04:53 +0200
- Where can I find information on how to convert from +ve ground to -ve *and* from dynamo/control box to alternator at the same time? The +ve ground car has an ammeter, voltmeter, non-lit fuel gauge, b
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00454.html (6,951 bytes)
- 42. converting to mechanical fuel pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 05:25:23 +0200
- I have a 948cc A-Series longitudinal engine (9D) lying around and would like to convert it to use a mechanical fuel pump. It has a blanking plate where the pump should go. Which type of pump should I
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00566.html (6,997 bytes)
- 43. rear brake shoes/springs - help (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 15:12:25 +0200
- Please help me get out of this nightmare. When installing new shows in the rear brakes, must I assemble the shoes and springs BEFORE I offer the system to the backplate or can I put the return spring
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00627.html (7,276 bytes)
- 44. shoes are in place! thank you! (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1998 15:08:48 +0200
- I would like to thank all the wonderful people who helped me with the rear brake shoes. Thanks to you I was finally able to put them back in place with springs and everything. What was wrong? The per
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00650.html (7,079 bytes)
- 45. season's greetings (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 21:11:23 +0200
- Merry Christmas everyone! Have a great time over the holidays. Evangelos
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00742.html (6,472 bytes)
- 46. driveshafts & headlamps (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1998 11:25:26 +0200
- I hope you've had a great time over Xmas! For those who think Greece is a warm country, we've had a foot of snow and it's 2C outside right now...brrrr. El nino. Couple of questions: a. What is the t
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00795.html (7,361 bytes)
- 47. ...and a heater matrix question (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1998 11:28:01 +0200
- I'm getting old, keep forgetting what to ask for! The third question was this: What is the distance between the two hose connectors on the heater matrix used in "later" Spridgets, not the one in the
- /html/spridgets/1998-12/msg00796.html (6,961 bytes)
- 48. anti-tramp bars and panhard rod (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 11:38:14 +0200
- Dear Spridgeteers, has anyone tried these rear suspension add-ons, the anti-tramp bars and panhard rod? How was the general feel of your car improved? Thanks Evangelos
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00022.html (6,980 bytes)
- 49. soundproofing a Sprite, can it be done? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 07:42:30 +0200
- Whenever I take my dad out for a ride in my Sprite (1966 Mk3) he complains about the engine noise in this car. Besides the obvious under bonnet foam installation (which I haven't done) is there anyth
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00034.html (7,771 bytes)
- 50. cooling system question (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Mon, 02 Nov 1998 11:30:17 +0200
- I'm a little bit in the dark regarding the cooling system, so here it is, four more questions! My car has the vertical flow radiator, a 1275 engine and a heater installed. Question One: I want to get
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00045.html (7,807 bytes)
- 51. Re: cooling system question.....and more ramblings (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 15:35:14 +0200
- Larger pulley where? On the fuel pump, the crankshaft or the alternator? If my memory serves me right, a larger pulley on the water pump will make the fan turn slower, much like the gears on bikes, r
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00185.html (8,694 bytes)
- 52. misfire, exhaust, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1998 18:56:20 +0200
- Hello Spridgeteers, after going over the car today, I'd like to ask the list a few q's. a. I noticed a misfire every 1 second at 3,000 rpm. It's a steady small hiccup. Checked the plugs, they have a
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00410.html (7,466 bytes)
- 53. how much to tighten an oil drain plug? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 09:37:10 +0200
- It doesn't mention that in my Haynes, so I thought I'd ask you, nice people: What are the torque settings for both the engine and gearbox oil drain plugs (1275 engine and ribbed gearbox)? Thank you E
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00738.html (6,965 bytes)
- 54. Re: how much to tighten an oil drain plug? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 03:43:23 +0200
- Hello Daniel, thank you for the email. There doesn't seem to exist a copper (or other) sealing ring for the gearbox oil drain plug. Only one for the engine plug. By "not very much" I suppose you mean
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00769.html (7,697 bytes)
- 55. Spridgets and RC40 (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 03:47:13 +0200
- Will the RC40 exhaust fit a 1275 Spridget? How? My car only has holes on the underside for the single box (straight) exhaust system. If the RC40 won't go there, what other type of exhaust can I insta
- /html/spridgets/1998-11/msg00770.html (7,110 bytes)
- 56. frogeye bodyshell? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 20:43:01 +0200
- Is the frogeye bodyshell generally available, much like the Sprite MkIV shell is? I saw the name "Wheeler & Davies UK" somewhere. Assuming they do make it, any contact info? I don't dare ask about th
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00065.html (7,176 bytes)
- 57. alignment & jig data? (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Fri, 02 Oct 1998 20:45:03 +0200
- Is there a place in the web (or elsewhere) where one can obtain alignment data for the Spridgets themselves or their jigs? I have this zany idea about building another one myself from what bits I can
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00066.html (6,840 bytes)
- 58. Looking for horn push - Austin. (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 09:06:10 +0200
- I am looking for the horn push that has the Austin motif on the cover, for my 1966 Mk3 Sprite. (BHA4441) Unfortunately all the parts suppliers I know of told me it was NLA. Could someone in this list
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00270.html (7,625 bytes)
- 59. Re: Looking for horn push - Austin (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 17:24:17 +0200
- The Sprite Mk3 (1964-1966) has the steering wheel with thin twin spokes at 9, 3 and 6 o'clock. It also has the large, about 4" diameter horn push with the Austin knight motif. This is what every supp
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00319.html (7,744 bytes)
- 60. Re: Looking for horn push - Austin (score: 1)
- Author: "Evangelos G. Makris" <emakris@hol.gr>
- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 20:48:33 +0200
- Larry, thanks for the pointer, I'll try contacting them, although I know that the horn push for Mk1 and Mk2 Sprites is generally available everywhere. Not the same item as the one I need though. Evan
- /html/spridgets/1998-10/msg00329.html (7,685 bytes)
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