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221. Re: speaking of fuel.... (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 19:18:49 EDT; << which means I would have had to use something like kerosene mixed with cheap vodka to get detonation. Enjoy the Sprite! - >> AH..I see you too have ordered a martini in Arkansas! Robert Houston; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00554.html (8,993 bytes)
222. Re: The Red Car (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 12:09:50 EDT; << Robert, I read this as a boy also. I blame it for my British car addiction. I've been trying to find a copy for my son to read. He's now the age I was when I read it. Do you know if it has the sam; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00606.html (8,376 bytes)
223. Re: Sprites on film (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 12:15:29 EDT; << Yes - I think you're right, but it was definitely a sidescreen car, you can see at the start where he slams the door. Wasn't he TheFugitive? I wonder if he had trouble with hunting? Peter -- From:; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00607.html (8,588 bytes)
224. Re: Windshields, etc. (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 12:33:47 EDT; << n the Archives from last summer, there were a couple suggestions for polishing scratched glass, if not too deeply pitted or gouged: one suggestion was to try alcohol and xxxx steel wool; another w; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00609.html (7,748 bytes)
225. Re: electrical stuff (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 09:07:45 EDT; Paul, Please elaborate for the engineeringly challanged like me that can't figure out why an engine turning 1000 rpms or more would always stop in the same place. TIA Robert Houston; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00686.html (8,546 bytes)
226. Re: electrical stuff (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 11:10:01 EDT; << Hence the starter always engages the flywheel in about the same two small areas on the ring gear Hope this clears and not muddys the issue. Regards, Paul >> Excellent! Finally someone who can expl; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00690.html (8,206 bytes)
227. Re: Morris vs British Leyland (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 22:38:43 EDT; You mean the Morgan with the Buick V-8? Robert Houston; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00822.html (9,082 bytes)
228. Re: Morris vs British Leyland (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 22:55:44 EDT; As I understand it from an old Mustang driver...if you goosed it too much on take off you could torque it right over sideways.......... Robert Houston (Just down the street from an air Museum where t; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00824.html (9,423 bytes)
229. Re: first motion shaft bushing (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 23:10:28 EDT; Back in the days under the shade tree we filled these (on chebbys and fords) with grease and drove a punch that was the same size as the inside diameter into the hole...the grease would force out the; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00826.html (8,026 bytes)
230. Re: CFR engine (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 19:18:23 EDT; << Onto LBC content - has anyone actually added any computer control to the Spridget for engine management?? I guess they are so simple it's not needed, but could any power output be gained by doing; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00925.html (8,376 bytes)
231. Re: What next? (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 19:36:46 EDT; << Now that the radiator is out, I have nice access to parts of the engine and front end that I've never had before. Is there anything in particular worth checking or replacing in there before I put; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00926.html (7,540 bytes)
232. Re: octane boost (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 19:38:21 EDT; << Be careful. Most of this stuff is highly carcinogenic. >> You mean don't drink it straight? Robert Houston; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00927.html (7,092 bytes)
233. Re: Pleez Help-Internet Illiterate (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 23:14:21 EDT; You did post to triumphs@autox.team.net didn't you? and contact Andy the VTR herald/Vitesse guy? Robert Houston; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00995.html (6,984 bytes)
234. Re: 1500 Crank Shaft Nut Size (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 16:52:54 EDT; << I'm holding in my hand the 1-5/16 inch (3/4" drive) Craftsman socket I used to remove my 1275's front crankshaft bolt. I used a 3/4" to 1/2" adapter and my 1/2" breaker bar to get it loose. Don't; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01028.html (7,644 bytes)
235. Re: Fuel Gauge not working (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 23:25:03 EDT; I was going to say it sounded like an intermittent ground...that is what Amy is describing, NO? Robert Houston; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01047.html (7,343 bytes)
236. Re: Generator testing (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 11:18:48 EDT; << Assuming the brushes are bad, is it worth it (quick and easy) to replace them. Or do you just buy a new generator? All opinions appreciated... JC >> In the old days... This was SOP. Disassemble th; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01067.html (8,510 bytes)
237. Re: Car covers (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 09:16:48 EDT; A while back on one of the other lists, someone had a web address/800 number for one of the companies that made car covers...you could buy "2nds"..smudged, dirty, returned, covers for el-cheapo. As I; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01157.html (7,526 bytes)
238. Re: Car covers (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 17:40:04 EDT; Gotta be careful what I read on this list..it keeps costing me money. If you call Covercraft at 800-382-3040 (they make the covers most places sell) they will sell direct. They have 6 different "redi; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01191.html (8,815 bytes)
239. Re: 1st burn (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 18:50:11 EDT; I've bought from the list in the past, and plan to in the future. Only time I have had a problem was with some Triumph parts, and like Ulix, I wasn't burned, only singed. It was during the UPS strik; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01322.html (8,259 bytes)
240. Re: 1st burn (score: 1): Author: RBHouston@aol.com; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 18:54:43 EDT; Time out...there is a pick up charge for "one time" pick ups...used to be $4.00 a pop. This isn't that much if you can't get around to taking it in, but you do have to be home to pay for the pick up; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01324.html (7,621 bytes)

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