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101. Pilot bushing (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 23:09:29 -0400; Anybody ever find a pilot bushing ("spigot bearing") in a local chain store? As I sat tonight staring at my 99% complete engine waiting for a $7 part that I forgot to buy so I could finish, I realize; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00521.html (7,150 bytes)
102. Elkhart Lake (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Sep 1998 16:03:30 -0400; Just got back into Florida from the historic races at Road America in Elkhart Lake WI. I think I want my ashes scattered over that place. A beautiful track, great people, and the best Brats I've ever; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00707.html (7,919 bytes)
103. Re: Steering Wheel (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 16:54:08 -0400; 1/16. Maybe '67 is different. I gently used a gear puller. It popped right off. -- can yesterday. socket; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00748.html (8,553 bytes)
104. Re: Exhaust Systems - Advice needed (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 21:02:03 -0400; don't sporting Yeah, me too on the header. Who is a good source for LCBs? Does anyone have a way to contact Vizard? And the ricepoppers probably do have stainless. Wife's Camry does.; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00762.html (8,456 bytes)
105. bugeye 500 mile loose chain detection (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 15:49:22 -0400; I think Ulix is right on timing (pinging) being the most likely cause. If it is the chain, a loose timing chain can be detected with a timing light. With the light hooked up, rev the engine at 3000 t; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00962.html (7,035 bytes)
106. Re: 2-1998 Sprite Models Announced (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 20:18:59 -0400; Don't laugh - I was slumming at a friend's shop today where, among many other things, he has been converting an XJS to a hatchback. He built it from a wreck to factory drawings of a styling exercise; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01048.html (8,509 bytes)
107. Rear Axle leak thread? (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 11:47:19 -0400; Does anyone have all or significant parts of a recent "rear axle leaking" thread from the list? If so, please forward them to me. I've been doing so much motor work lately I've been neglecting the re; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01060.html (6,834 bytes)
108. Rear Axle - DO NOT FWD ANYMORE (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 19:35:52 -0400; I have the info I needed on the rear axle leak. Please do not respond to request for old posts. Thanks a million to SHK. Ron; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01068.html (6,859 bytes)
109. Speedi Sleeve Pix (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 22:06:27 -0400; In light of WST's Speedi Sleeve suggestion, i set out looking for info on said sleeves. Found this site with a beginner's guide to seal repair (using an MGA), complete with pretty pictures. Very cool; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01074.html (7,242 bytes)
110. Re: Just bought my Midget today! (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 06:36:29 -0400; Welcome to Spridgethood. Positive Earth Club - we're all familiar with its founder Frank Clarici, the Guru of all Sprite Guru's. You're lucky to be close - he has provided info, guidance, and the odd; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01080.html (8,014 bytes)
111. Re: Sway bar mounting bolts (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 21:00:36 -0400; Agreed - however this past Saturday night I found the old short rocker stand studs slightly bent when I went to install a new rocker assy in the 1275. I didn't have the right stud (it is 5/16 coarse; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01095.html (8,937 bytes)
112. Dizzy drive spindle - obscure question (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 16:44:36 -0400; Does anyone have a feel for what kind of clearance there should be between the dizzy drive spindle and the block? The 1275 engine rebuild helper (AKA "The Engine Nazi") is making me paranoid about bu; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01096.html (7,606 bytes)
113. Re: Anyone have this stuff to sell? (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 16:45:19 -0400; 1) Try Big Sky Car Covers, 1-800-221-4875; usually MUCH cheaper than Moss 2) www.barnesandnoble.com $13.56 + shipping (if you want IMHO the best Weber book, get Pat Braden's instead). Amazon.com has; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01112.html (8,134 bytes)
114. Re: Several things, I'm afraid (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 16:47:45 -0400; I did one on my former spitfire. The overlay came with glue. I though it looked pretty good til I saw my buddy's TR-6 bought and installed by a local upholstery shop for $25 more than I paid.; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01113.html (7,704 bytes)
115. Re: SU lubrication (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 16:30:21 -0400; Looks, smells, feels like ATF to me. Leaves hands clean after exposure like ATF. I thought it was an old fashioned viscosity range enhancer with detergents to help prevent sludge. I use straight 30w; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg01151.html (7,477 bytes)
116. Re: New Jersey Emissions Program (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 23:20:13 -0400; You haven't been to Florida. Last year, they had no record of the Bugeye's VIN, but insisted my insurance company had it wrong (not enough symbols, they told me). This year is even worse. "I am quit; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00046.html (7,728 bytes)
117. Re: I wouldn't have believed it.... (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 18:54:35 -0400; As I said to Frank, think what Bob would have found if she'd seen a pair of SU's saluting her when she popped the bonnet. --; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00081.html (8,265 bytes)
118. Re: Anybody know Midget values? (score: 1): Author: Ron Soave <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1998 08:05:52 -0400; Sounds like a deal! Best of luck with it. Regarding the weber as a cause of sluggishness, I'm told it's easy to over-carb a 948, but fortunately I never had any problems with my old 1500 Spit with a; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00321.html (9,090 bytes)
119. Re: Brake Fluid (score: 1): Author: Ron Soave <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:43:10 -0400; Dot 4+ is standard on new Mercedes Benz, and is available with commensurate price gouge at yer lcl dlr. Ron Caretaker, 1997 E320 (not mine); /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00368.html (7,202 bytes)
120. DCOE prices (score: 1): Author: Ron Soave <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:58:34 -0400; After much soul searching, I've decided to put a DCOE on the 1275 (World's Longest Rebuild) for my Bugeye, and keep my 948 close by for those occasions when originality is an issue. What is a reasona; /html/spridgets/1998-08/msg00370.html (7,483 bytes)

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