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41. Re: Gasket Techniques (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 18:12:43 -0400; The part about the rear "seal" was me improvising on how to get the little cover plate back on the block right - I never asked how and my 1275 was my very first British engine. It's the only way I co; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00421.html (8,988 bytes)
42. Re: Torque Wrench (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:17:49 -0400; I used the rod and scale type until I had to re-do a set of head gaskets for a customer for free when I was turning wrenches for a living. Turns out the scale was 20 ft/lbs off. Threw it right in the; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00433.html (8,780 bytes)
43. Re: Wanted??? shop manual (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:20:17 -0400; I just ordered a new one one from Austin Healey Club of America - advertised in the June issue. Under $40, but plus shipping. Les; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00434.html (8,042 bytes)
44. Re: Gasket Techniques (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:10:50 -0400; That's the stuff - Permatex calls it Aviation Form-a-gasket #3H. It's like the ever-popular Permatex Form-a-gasket #2 (brown stuff in a tube), but has more solvent in it, so it is a thinner consisten; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00461.html (12,373 bytes)
45. Re: Bead Blasting (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1998 12:19:13 -0400; I think what you have heard of for auto bodies is called "media blasting". The problem with sand blasting is that it can cut so fast that it generates enough heat to warp flat panels. Bead blasting; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00550.html (8,855 bytes)
46. Re: NO LBC / Another use for cats (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1998 16:30:55 -0400; I thought it was, and I like cats. Would never fling one, but the concept is funny to me. Les; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00552.html (9,097 bytes)
47. Sprite Racing (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 21:36:55 -0400; Just came back from Blackhawk Farms Raceway. The infamous "nuclear powered" Sprite was defeated in the class 2 feature today by another Spridget. I would like to note that they were #1 and #2 across; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00576.html (6,850 bytes)
48. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 19:57:39 -0400; Back in the late 70's, American auto engineers seemed intent on utilizing the high-voltage capabilities of the new HEI systems and subsequently spec'd some spark plugs at up to 0.080" gap. In my expe; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00689.html (11,475 bytes)
49. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 00:22:25 -0400; Blueprinting a distributor would involve making sure it works exactly as designed. Meaning no shot bushings, fatigued advance springs, worn or out of spec lobes, worn breaker plate pivots, proper sh; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00694.html (17,309 bytes)
50. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 21:07:06 -0400; Now this is what I call a thread. A little grey-matter aerobics. Good stuff. Les; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00726.html (8,104 bytes)
51. RE: voodoo (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 21:08:12 -0400; I think the flame travel varies upon a number of factors, instead of being constant. That is why engines ping when you step on the gas, even though the rpm is the same. If this was constant, I think; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00727.html (11,969 bytes)
52. RE: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 21:11:16 -0400; Personally, I like to know why. I think many things are quite amazing. As far as long-winded, univited opinions - I should have studied engineering. :-) Les; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00728.html (9,413 bytes)
53. Re: Pertronix, was: 73 MGB (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 01:25:27 -0400; I agree with Trevor on the cleaning up the distributor. When I purchased my car the advance weights were doing as he describes (actually a bit worse). I disassembled the distributor and freed them up; /html/spridgets/1998-06/msg00746.html (9,242 bytes)
54. Sprite Rush (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 13:09:55 -0400; Hi List, Due to professional committments, I will not be able to attend Sprite Rush. However, I am looking for someone (or even more than one person) with a decent camera and a little writing experti; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00023.html (6,780 bytes)
55. Re: Calif. vs NJ (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 01:27:52 -0400; I can't resist this one. Guido e-mailed me and explained that Angelo has my family. He promised to release them if I vote for the Jersey Italians. So here it is, Guido. I have found that Jersey Ital; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00043.html (8,511 bytes)
56. Re: 1275 Head Gaskets (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Sat, 09 May 1998 13:47:50 -0400; I bought just the Fel-pro head gasket, but I can guarantee anything with the Fel-pro name will be premium gaskets and fit correctly. If I had it to do over, I would buy all Fel-pro. Be sure to follo; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00143.html (7,970 bytes)
57. Re: poor guy with a 1275... (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 12:42:40 -0400; To run, an engine needs fuel, air, compression, and spark - in the right amounts at the right time. Being 95% sure of timing throws up a lot of flags - you must be 100% sure or the statement means no; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00162.html (9,705 bytes)
58. Leaky carb (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 18:40:48 -0400; The only use for teflon tape is on pipe threads where the threads are the actual sealing surface. Don't even attempt to use it on other types of threads, as it serves no purpose other than being a s; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00207.html (10,124 bytes)
59. SpriteRush and PDLJMPR (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 00:08:20 -0400; Hi List, It's been a busy couple of weeks, but it's finally slowing down for me a bit. Wish I could have been at Sprite Rush, but work kept me away. Matter-of-fact, I ended up working two weeks strai; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00276.html (7,676 bytes)
60. Re: New Midget Owner (score: 1): Author: Les Myer <lmyer@probe.net>; Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 00:14:08 -0400; Hi Mark, I'm just around the tip of the lake. St. Joseph, MI area. Les Myer PDLJMPR; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00277.html (8,948 bytes)

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