- 61. Re: Distributor and wires ? (score: 1)
- Author: Eric Mumford <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 11:08:21 -0500
- If you know the firing order of your engine, can't you just remove the spark plug in cylinder one, put a long screwdriver in there, and turn the engine until its at TDC and orient the dizzy so that
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00428.html (8,086 bytes)
- 62. foiling emissions (score: 1)
- Author: Eric Mumford <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 19:11:24 -0500
- As of January 2, NYS is implementing a program where in order to pass inspection for all cars 1970 and after, if the cars were fitted with EGRs and air pumps, you have to have the EGR and air pump in
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00443.html (7,840 bytes)
- 63. JC Whitney - I want to impress my friends! (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Tue, 04 Nov 1997 23:33:20 -0500
- Hi list My friend Mel had a little VW bug (as opposed to a big one?) and she had those cute little chrome "eyelids" on the headlights. Well, I am building a little racer out of my MkIV and want to ge
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00081.html (8,861 bytes)
- 64. WTB: Weber DGV air filter & gasket, but where? (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Wed, 05 Nov 1997 01:16:07 -0500
- I bought a Weber DGV 5A 32/36 but it came without the air filter or metal (chrome?) air filter assembly that sits atop the carb on top of the gasket. I need the gasket and metal assembly (what in tar
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00085.html (7,872 bytes)
- 65. Re: Copyright concerns (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Wed, 05 Nov 1997 11:15:53 -0500
- I'm one of those folks who might be tempted to do something just to piss someone off that I know had a faulty view on something. I do this in hopes of flushing out this faulty view and having them re
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00096.html (9,604 bytes)
- 66. Anybody have a Union Jack valve cover? (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 17:56:15 -0500
- In the process of rebuilding my MkIV's 1500 I find myself bead blasting and repainting a lot of parts. I took one look at the valve cover and knew how it must be repainted. It was destined to have a
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00240.html (8,567 bytes)
- 67. Re: Anybody have a Union Jack valve cover? (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 23:21:13 -0500
- *laugh* I must say it does, unfortunately. I have three 1500's, only one of which is any good. It's at the machine shop now getting all fixed up. e -- __.o,\____ Go, Lil' Racer! * Eric C. Mumford /_
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00260.html (8,109 bytes)
- 68. Re: exhaust headers (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 21:30:30 -0500
- Pierce Manifolds in CA sells great replacemnt headers. I don't know about manifolds but they probably do. They are a PERFECT fit. I talked to the fellow at Pierce (I forget his name but another list
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00319.html (7,844 bytes)
- 69. Re: Oil in the drum. (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Sun, 16 Nov 1997 22:00:38 -0500
- Isn't that a quote from a movie? I didn't even know we had axle oil seals. Huh. Learn something new everyday. Hopefully they're still there. Every job is doable for the home mechanic! There is a too
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00443.html (8,694 bytes)
- 70. Re: Tallest and Heaviest Midget Owners (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 20:40:45 -0500
- Nope. 6'6" and 200 pounds. '79 Midget. e -- __.o,\____ Go, Lil' Racer! * Eric C. Mumford /__ \ / _ ) 1979 MG Midget * mumford@rpi.edu (+)`--(+) http://travolta.stu.rpi.edu
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00471.html (9,316 bytes)
- 71. Re: Tallest and Heaviest Midget Owners (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 17 Nov 1997 23:14:09 -0500
- All my friends ask me that too. I barely make it under the windshield. I have to tilt the sun visor so that it's pointing at me, though. If it's flipped all the way up it impedes my vision. I've bee
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00476.html (9,741 bytes)
- 72. New MG pictures are up! (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 23:52:29 -0500
- For those of you who might be interested in a diversion... New October and November MG pictures are now online! http://travolta.stu.rpi.edu/midget/midget.html e -- __.o,\____ Go, Lil' Racer! * Eric C
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00526.html (7,828 bytes)
- 73. Re: Install Engine With Head On or Off ?? (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 12:29:34 -0500
- On. e -- __.o,\____ Go, Lil' Racer! * Eric C. Mumford /__ \ / _ ) 1979 MG Midget * mumford@rpi.edu (+)`--(+) http://travolta.stu.rpi.edu
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00600.html (8,121 bytes)
- 74. 1500 Oil Cooler hardware - where to buy? (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 16:41:36 -0500
- I have the 16-row Mocal oil cooler. That's it. I have no kit. I'm at a loss as to how I'm supposed to attach the oil cooler to the engine block, and incorporate an oil filter and oil thermostat into
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00660.html (7,905 bytes)
- 75. Re: Safety issues (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 01:07:09 -0500
- AMEN! *laugh* Incidentally, for those of you who tried to look at my Midget "racer" page before and it failed, I have installed a new web server that works now. http://travolta.stu.rpi.edu Click on
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00681.html (8,823 bytes)
- 76. Any VicBrit dealers on the list? (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 02:53:12 -0500
- If you're a VB dealer and can give me a discount price on the following items, please respond. If not, I apologize for the spam. These parts are for my '79 Midget. Description Code Price listed Qty -
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00682.html (8,224 bytes)
- 77. Engine RPM "Redline" - How to determine? (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 00:11:40 -0500
- Okay, I have to ask. I am new to rebuilding engines, rebuilding my 1500 now. What determines how high you can rev your engine? The red line, in other words. in stock form, my 1500 redlines at 5500 a
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00734.html (8,478 bytes)
- 78. Re: FW: Emissions stuff (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 00:25:18 -0500
- When I was in the market for a DGV the lowest price I saw was $325ish for a new one: 'Tue, 7 Oct 97 23:18:58 UT 'From: "Benjamin Bouchard" <BenjamB@classic.msn.com> 'To: "mumsy" <mumford@rpi.edu> ' '
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00735.html (8,839 bytes)
- 79. Questions about valves, timing, and re-assembling the 1500. (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Sun, 30 Nov 1997 17:35:33 -0500
- Hi list - This post is somewhat long and contains novice questions related to re-assembling the 1500 I am putting back into my '79 Midget. I apologize in advance for the non-relevance this has to som
- /html/spridgets/1997-11/msg00839.html (15,949 bytes)
- 80. Add me as "new list member" (score: 1)
- Author: mumsy <mumford@rpi.edu>
- Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 11:41:47 -0400
- I'm Eric Mumford, I'm 21 (22 on Nov 3), I'm a senior electrical engineering student at RPI in Troy, NY and I own two MkIV's. I originally got my '79 last May and fixed it up and got it on the road, b
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00055.html (7,609 bytes)
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