- 181. Re: Diagnosis ? (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 22:25:44 -0700
- A "leak-down" test will tell you exactly where and how much potential compression is escaping. WFO Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01345.html (8,225 bytes)
- 182. Re: Purchase From List Member ;( (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 22:59:34 -0700
- Fellow Spridgeteers, If the problem persists, perhaps a "third party" system could be set up. Such as an escrow account between buyer and seller in a real estate transaction. Money and parts sent to
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01346.html (13,632 bytes)
- 183. Re: Fuel pump woa's (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 23:42:08 -0700
- What's your pump pressure and sustained volume? WFO Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01348.html (8,963 bytes)
- 184. Re: Rear Springs (long) (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 13:25:30 -0700
- I quote: "We just replaced the rear springs in a Bugeye. The rear sits about 2 1/2 inches higher than it is supposed to." What are you basing this 2.5 inches on. Specs or what it was? These springs
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01382.html (11,396 bytes)
- 185. Re: My Daughter, My Sprite (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 22:02:25 -0700
- Enjoy every memory she makes for you Frank. They grow up and leave too soon. Friday I fly out to VA to give my Daughters hand in marriage to a young man I've only met once. Fifteen years of divorce
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01459.html (10,349 bytes)
- 186. Re: Original Fuel Line (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 17:50:49 -0700
- When I "feel the need for speed" I get on my GPz1100 and ride WFO! It's down right titillating to feel 115 hp between your legs... and on two wheels. WFO Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01532.html (12,938 bytes)
- 187. Re: Safe youngster cars (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 18:22:35 -0700
- "people are downright mean" That sounds like here in Oregon. Didn't used to be that way. We blame the it on those from down you know where coming up here. I think we're right too. WFO Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01536.html (9,474 bytes)
- 188. Young Drivers (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 18:41:56 -0700
- Fellow Spridgeteers, Good defensive driving schools are out there; worth the cost. If you don't autocross, take it up and have your young drivers participate too. Some of the best all around training
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01538.html (6,737 bytes)
- 189. Re: My Daughter, My Sprite Now with a good URL (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 21:30:17 -0700
- Pretty girls you have there Mark, and as a father of two girls myself I don't think the requirements are out of line! WFO Herb P.S. Have any relations here in Oregon? I've a good friend, Ken, that sh
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01545.html (11,791 bytes)
- 190. Re: V8 Sprite article (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 10:32:10 -0700
- V-8 conversions aren't all that uncommon. My Son and I are redoing one now. My first encounter with an eight cylinder Bugeye was back around 1962 when a family friend shoehorned a 289 in one. The Fo
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01070.html (8,321 bytes)
- 191. Re: blowers (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 18:36:22 -0700
- The Judson I have has ball bearings. I've sat on this thing for many, many after rebuilding it, including new vanes and seal. Perhaps someday soon I'll take time to fabricate a new manifold, bolt it
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01165.html (8,900 bytes)
- 192. Re: Clunk and Bushes (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 18:45:10 -0700
- Regarding your "clunking noise", Ward Barbour Bushings (503-246-4416), here in Oregon, sells direct. I purchased a full set for a Bugeye for far less than what you were quoted for the 8 bushings. Co
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01166.html (8,972 bytes)
- 193. Aluminum Head (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 10:41:29 -0700
- Fellow Spridgeteers, Does anyone know where and by whom the A-Series aluminum head is manufactured? Secondly, will it accept the large valves as will the 12G 940 head? Seen any flow test or know abou
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01206.html (6,769 bytes)
- 194. Paint Removal (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 13:03:20 -0700
- A quick note: Have you thought about blasting it yourself? Up here (anyway), a commercial gas compressor and necessary equipment can be rented by the day. All you need to supply is the blasting medi
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01209.html (7,824 bytes)
- 195. Re: Busted axle shaft?!! (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 16:09:11 -0700
- My British Leyland "Mechanical Service Parts List" manual, dated 1969, lists the same part numbers for disc wheel axles as Mike Maclean quotes. This manual covers Sprite AN5, the Mk II and Midget Mk
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01337.html (9,686 bytes)
- 196. Re: Wandering speedo (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 14:59:54 -0700
- One potential source for your speedometer fluctuation may be "drag". Remove your cable at both ends, clean and lubricate with a good quality cable lubricant. This should, hopefully, clear up (at lea
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01385.html (8,363 bytes)
- 197. 210 Trans (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 23:09:30 -0700
- Fellow Spridgeteers: All this discussion on the use of Datsun 210 transmissions. Who's kit are you using for mating to the A-Series? Rivergate? Has anyone out there done their own adaptation with thi
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01473.html (6,787 bytes)
- 198. Re: Paper Hub gasket (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 17:23:47 -0700
- Personally, I think Copper Coat is all you need. Both sides, allow it to get "tacky" before use. Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01523.html (7,637 bytes)
- 199. Re: brake squeal (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 22:01:16 -0700
- A softer material pad is less likely to cause squeal. It may not last as long, but if you choose a Carbomet material you'll have superior braking. Check your area for a brake bonder. Tell him your d
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01539.html (8,213 bytes)
- 200. Re: Bugeye on steroids (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 12:51:05 -0700
- This would be a car worth knowing more about. Anyone know of its whereabouts? WFO Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01593.html (8,181 bytes)
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