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1. Re: metallurgy question answered (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:47:39 -0600
Although this thread is done, I'd like to add some general advice, based on decades of aircraft work. We use 4130 chrome moly for most steel work. It's pretty forgiving, pretty strong, and readily av
/html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00507.html (8,020 bytes)

2. Re: I know they are supposed to leak, but (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 14:01:12 -0600
Expanding rubber plug (NAPA, etc.) ?? Karl Vacek
/html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00511.html (7,794 bytes)

3. Buying a Spridget (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 19:05:51 -0600
I'm new to the list, but not new to LBC's. Had a '69 Midget back in the mid-70's, raced a Healey 100-6 in the early '70's, drove TR's in the mid-60's thru mid-80's, had a TC for 20 years, etc., etc.,
/html/spridgets/2006-03/msg00582.html (6,755 bytes)

4. Replacing rubber bumpers (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 22:26:23 -0500
I've found a really pristine '78 Midget, but I really hate the rubber bumpers. I've only owned earlier ones, but from catalog listings it looks as if the fenders and valances may be the same on the r
/html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00903.html (6,776 bytes)

5. Re: CAREFUL!! VIRUS!! Re: Cat Launcher Game (No LBC, but (score: 1)
Author: Karl Vacek <kvacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:01:14 -0700 (PDT)
I tried the link as soon as the first message came out and I got an indication of a virus from Norton using (I think) 6/21/06 virus definitions. After so many people reported no trouble, I tried it a
/html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00959.html (9,208 bytes)

6. Overdrive (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 08:09:28 -0500
Is it possible to fit a J-type OD to a 1500 Midget, given that it's done on the Spitfire version of this transmission ? If so, I suppose the driveshaft would need to be shortened, but is there any fr
/html/spridgets/2006-06/msg01053.html (6,463 bytes)

7. Re: Great news on the new 72 Midget! (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:06:53 -0500
If the recommended fuel pressure is somewhere in the neighborhood of 2 to 2-1/2 PSI, you're going to need a pretty high ladder to gravity feed that much pressure. 5 feet of water column produces just
/html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00531.html (7,181 bytes)

8. Re: Critter removal from LBC space? (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:45:54 -0500
OK - since this is so far off-topic, I might as well throw this oldie but goodie into the mix ... http://viral.lycos.co.uk/attachments/1675/MonkeyJoke.wmv Karl Vacek
/html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00595.html (7,912 bytes)

9. Re: Midget engine swap (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:41:28 -0500
Dan Masters is an LBC electrical guru and has done lots of engine swaps in LBC's as well. His website: http://www.advanceautowire.com/ His e-mail: DANMAS@aol.com Good luck ! Karl Vacek
/html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00638.html (7,082 bytes)

10. Re: air conditioning (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Wed, 2 Aug 2006 15:55:02 -0500
On a related note, has anyone had any experience air-conditioning a RB Midget ? We just bought the car for my wife - she's reliving our early (kid-free) married years when she drove a '69 Midget, but
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00064.html (7,510 bytes)

11. Re: can't find im web cam (score: 1)
Author: Karl Vacek <kvacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 10:19:08 -0700 (PDT)
I'm in the same boat - all I see is "Add request pending". Karl i sent a request to be included with the web cam, but nothing is happening. anything else i can do from here? sure would like to see wh
/html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00981.html (7,200 bytes)

12. Re: can't find im web cam (score: 1)
Author: Karl Vacek <kvacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 11:49:49 -0700 (PDT)
Thanks - that IS online !! Now if I could only figure out how to hear it... -- Original Message -- From: WJHS1960 <WJHS1960@comcast.net> To: Bob <rcampion@usadatanet.net>; Bud Pazur <bpazur@excel.net
/html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00987.html (7,390 bytes)

13. Re: can't find im web cam (score: 1)
Author: Karl Vacek <kvacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 12:01:38 -0700 (PDT)
OK - they don't have a microphone yet. Photos are at : http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bustercluster2006/ Karl Thanks - that IS online !! Now if I could only figure out how to hear it... It's: BusterCl
/html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00990.html (7,518 bytes)

14. 1500 Clutch hydraulics (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 21:25:13 -0500
What am I missing ? I rebuilt the clutch hydraulics on my wife's 78 RB 1500 Midget as soon as we got it in mid-July, and although the clutch released a bit low, which I attributed to a little remaini
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00202.html (7,778 bytes)

15. Re: 1500 Clutch hydraulics (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 09:34:01 -0500
Incredible. That was it. Put it in 4th, gave a few hits of the starter with the clutch disengaged, wheels chocked, and the brakes on, and it broke free. Clutch releases perfectly. 40 years of working
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00212.html (7,706 bytes)

16. Re: 1500 Clutch hydraulics (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 16:11:55 -0500
Well of course I did... The hydraulics are fine -- it was the clutch disk stuck to the flywheel. Working on LBC's since 1965 and I've never seen that happen in 2 weeks. I've stored my own cars for 10
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00223.html (7,439 bytes)

17. Re: 1500 Clutch hydraulics (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 17:01:50 -0500
Hey - just because it's a TRiumph engine doesn't mean it's not British. It leaks just fine... Karl
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00225.html (7,201 bytes)

18. Off-topic - West coast bldg material contact needed (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 11:06:10 -0500
Sorry to use the list for this, but since there are so many West Coasters on the Spridgets list, and so much off-topic stuff anyway... I need a contact with a West Coast roofing supplier who carries
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00354.html (6,993 bytes)

19. Re: Hose Dressing?? (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:08:31 -0500
Hylomar never hardens and does not permanently adhere paper gaskets. Works on hoses too. I reuse paper rocker cover gaskets on a radial engine, sealing them with a thin coat of Hylomar -- I never tea
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00669.html (7,463 bytes)

20. Re: Hose Dressing?? (score: 1)
Author: "Karl Vacek" <KVacek@Ameritech.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:41:58 -0500
Oh great - I'm sure THAT little item isn't going to be too expensive.... The caviar of gasket sealers !! ;-)
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00715.html (7,782 bytes)

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