- 361. Re: Stumper of a miss (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 02:48:35 GMT
- what is "relative" compression (what are the others reading)? I suspect weak cyl. (burned valve?). Cap'n Bob Basic Frog Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00117.html (7,577 bytes)
- 362. Re: Datsun 210 trans on ebay (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:09:03 GMT
- "$567 for used box" Rivergate rebuilt WITH "oil seal",,,, $659. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00315.html (6,660 bytes)
- 363. Re: County pistons for a street car (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:00:35 GMT
- Far as I "know" from Sports & Classics... "County" An English autoparts distributor of all sorts of parts mgf in different countries (volume dealer) sold under the "County" brand name. Phil of APT is
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00316.html (7,075 bytes)
- 364. Re: Dwell angle (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 13:44:24 GMT
- Point gap should be .015 and/or dwell 60 degrees. When this is correct, timing can be set. Since you are running a "286", it might be fair to say the compression ratio is (hopefully) 9.5-1 or greater
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00381.html (8,238 bytes)
- 365. Re: No idle (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:51:37 GMT
- The two "events" might be simply coincidental. Don't know how "hard" the hit. Nevertheless...of course you'd want to put the car "up" ASAP and see what part (or parts) of the car absorbed the impact
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00382.html (6,866 bytes)
- 366. Re: Bugeye Fuel Tank (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:13:30 GMT
- "New fuel tank" Wise decision IMHO, considering you're going Weber and it's tiny channels can easily become blocked with fuel tank corrosion/matter microscopic in nature to the point the stuff can pa
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00385.html (6,951 bytes)
- 367. Re: EXHAUST SIZE? (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 04:59:33 GMT
- Considering "step" of exhaust flow...ideally, you want to run the header collector pipe WITHIN the tailpipe and not the other way 'round. Really "hairy" (7K+) motors run a 2" system....so 1.75" for m
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00407.html (6,658 bytes)
- 368. Re: Not LBC related sound file grownups can't hear but children (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 22:55:34 GMT
- For me, comes through "5 X 5", Linda. It's a very high tone....similiar to "ringing" in the ear. :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00478.html (9,242 bytes)
- 369. Re: A visit to AH Spares (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 23:11:41 GMT
- "Everyone should fly naked....except Cap'n Wrongomunderino, Mssr. Boatwrong!! Actually, I am a very attractive man and most especially in the nude (for I am on the slender side - sorta like zipper wh
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00479.html (8,790 bytes)
- 370. Re: A visit to AH Spares (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:47:43 GMT
- "Trainable Mentally Impaired" yep....that's me, alright!! :):) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00502.html (7,746 bytes)
- 371. Re: A visit to AH Spares (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:49:44 GMT
- "Oh, humble one" Who, me?? I'm TMI!! :):) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00503.html (7,508 bytes)
- 372. Re: Finally on the road again!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:33:29 GMT
- Beautiful job, David. What's the dog's name? :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00522.html (6,806 bytes)
- 373. Re: Not LBC related sound file grownups can't hear but children (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:35:14 GMT
- Omigod...Kristi's dog is deaf! :( Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00523.html (8,367 bytes)
- 374. Re: silly question (not so silly!:) (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 07:58:15 GMT
- The Weber is a "fixed venturi" carb ("open" choke) while the SU is of the "variable" choke type. "Choke" = "venturi". Which is why the Weber gives superior INITIAL response assuming two things... 1.
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00584.html (9,135 bytes)
- 375. Re: silly question (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:19:42 GMT
- Japanese 45 DCOE.... yes. As far as I know from Dr. Marty of Long Island, both the accelerator pump "shot" and fuel bowl level are externally adjustable. I would imagine the carb kit came with instru
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00589.html (7,071 bytes)
- 376. Re: Supercharged Sprites (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 22:38:51 GMT
- Both Judson and Schorrocks superchargers worked well on 948cc Sprites when leaded 100RON gasolines were available. With the exception of racing fuels, the above-mentioned octanes are no longer availa
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00651.html (8,933 bytes)
- 377. Re: Distributor choice (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 23:05:37 GMT
- so you want a distributor? How about a totally modern electronic unit with multiple curve choices available depending upon the state of tune of your engine?? With superlative technical support avail
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00655.html (8,286 bytes)
- 378. Re: Distributor choice (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 23:29:42 GMT
- The stock Lucas 23D is the Cooper S #40819 advance curve which is suitable for the stock Spridget or Cooper S (mild upgrade over stock Spridget) cam profile.....which you will agree is a far cry fro
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00657.html (8,242 bytes)
- 379. Re: Distributor choice (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:12:58 GMT
- make that www.7ent.com for Seven Enterprises.....sorry 'bout that! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{)
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00658.html (7,726 bytes)
- 380. Re: Distributor choice (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 01:51:57 GMT
- The 23D (40819) IS a fine distributor, Ron. And it's not a question whether Joe's motor will work with a #40819 advance curve. Of course it will. It'll work with a whole bunch of available curves. Bu
- /html/spridgets/2006-06/msg00660.html (8,244 bytes)
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