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121. Re: Steel versus Aluminum manifolds (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:52:09 -0500
I'm not sure aluminum is better, except for weight savings, and aluminum transfers more heat from the exhaust. Aluminum was probably used originally because it is easier and cheaper to cast the compl
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00237.html (7,645 bytes)

122. Re: Steering wheel adapters (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:55:49 -0500
Derf, What year was your car again? John
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00440.html (6,807 bytes)

123. Re: Steering wheel adapters (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:41:05 -0500
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00449.html (6,459 bytes)

124. Steering Wheel (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:48:51 -0500
adapter part My car is also a 74. I bought a used 13" leather steering wheel that didn't have too large of a center hole and adapted it to the 74 hub. I first measured and did a layout of the hub and
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00450.html (7,344 bytes)

125. Re: How bout a T-5 Tranny? (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:34:15 -0500
Derf, It would appear that he made a bell housing by welding an aluminum plate to a cut down trans casing. I'd never heard of this swap even though I keep up with what the Spridget production racers
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00743.html (8,185 bytes)

126. Re: Brake Rotors, What's the diff? (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:27:01 -0500
The only difference is the wire wheel rotors hat section is shorter than disk wheel rotors. John Fogelsville, PA
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00746.html (6,701 bytes)

127. Re: Tires again (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:49:22 -0500
Hi Frank, 5" wide rims are recommend for 175/70's, but you can probably vary that by +/- 1/2" without loosing too much footprint. John Fogelsville, PA
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00878.html (7,066 bytes)

128. Re: new pics of the 58 (score: 1)
Author: "John D. Caffrey" <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:45:43 -0500 (EST)
I love it! You won't get rich working on cars, but if you could bottle some of that enthusiasm ... John Fogelsville, PA web.
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg00995.html (6,913 bytes)

129. Re: Bugeye with trunk (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:20:32 -0500
Good Point WST. When I was researching My 69 Autodynamics FV I found that the WDC Region of the SCCA did not issue log books until 1974 when the rollbar specs were changed. I had to start with the th
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg01076.html (8,859 bytes)

130. Re: Steering wheel nut (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:09:59 -0500
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg01085.html (6,599 bytes)

131. Close Ratio Ribcase (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:57:51 -0500
I am looking for sources for a straight cut close ratio ribcase trans. Does anyone know if Jon Stamps Racing is still selling them? I haven't been able to get my calls answered there this week. Any o
/html/spridgets/2007-01/msg01167.html (6,650 bytes)

132. Re: Recommended front sway bar for a Bugeye? (Also WTB) (score: 1)
Author: "John D. Caffrey" <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 14:19:31 -0500 (EST)
bar. The correct term is anti-sway bar, but we tend to streamline our conversations. John Fogelsville, PA
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00046.html (8,248 bytes)

133. Re: throttle shaft bushing reamer (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:22:52 -0500
Reamer size is not the only important consideration, you must use a piloted reamer to maintain the hole alignment. There is an article on-line on one of the Triumph web sites showing how use the shan
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00260.html (7,738 bytes)

134. Re: Half Inch BSP or five eighths UNF (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 13:40:25 -0500
Hi Daniel, I can screw a 5/8-18 NF bolt in there perfectly. From what I can find, 1/2 BSP has an OD of ,825" and 14 threads/inch, too large. John Fogelsville, PA
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00307.html (7,353 bytes)

135. Re: Machinist / measuring help (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:29:40 -0500
Hi Lester, Using the inside mike takes some practice, but you pivot it on one end while sweeping an arc in the horizontal plane and adjusting it. You then sweep through the vertical plane to feel the
/html/spridgets/2007-02/msg00905.html (8,106 bytes)

136. Tube Shock Coversion (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:17:29 -0400
I have a NOS Carrera tube shock conversion which is still in the original boxes. Carrera shocks were widely used and well respected, and the company was bought out by QA1 Shocks so they are still ava
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00023.html (6,966 bytes)

137. For Sale-Carrera Tube Shock Kits (score: 1)
Author: "John D. Caffrey" <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2007 09:39:47 -0400 (EDT)
I've finally decided to convert my 62 Sprite race car back to lever shocks to meet SCCA limited prep rules, and I am restoring a Midget, so I need to purchase levers for two cars. Therefore the proce
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00406.html (7,011 bytes)

138. Re: Death of a List Member (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:43:03 -0400
Maybe three Chuck! Did you know Bobby Schmoyer? Former PA Hillclimber in G/P with a beautiful blue/white Midget and long time Warhampton Motor Club member. John
/html/spridgets/2007-04/msg00671.html (8,209 bytes)

139. Re: Homo Club meeting (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:41:21 -0500
Note to self; Add dictionary to my Midget packing list. John Fogelsville, PA
/html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00142.html (7,439 bytes)

140. Re: Plasma Cutters (score: 1)
Author: John Caffrey <jdc6@Lehigh.EDU>
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:44:05 -0400
Hi Lin, Welding power supplies are either heavy transformer machines, or the newer inverter technology, which is all electronic and comes in much smaller and portable package. Three years ago I made
/html/spridgets/2007-03/msg00378.html (8,394 bytes)


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