- 161. Re: Call me tacky but... (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 21:30:15 -0400
- Between the "Crown" air freshener, the chain steering wheel, and the switch for the Neon light kit I've been ogling...
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00561.html (7,943 bytes)
- 162. Re: Exhaust Manifold vs. Header (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 06:16:41 -0400
- My understanding: A header is a manifold that has pipe lengths and geometry tuned so that backpressure is at a minimum while assuring that the pulse of exhaust from one cylinder does no interfere wi
- /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00889.html (9,131 bytes)
- 163. Re: Sprite Rush 98 (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Mar 1998 08:52:42 -0500
- Unfortunately, it looks like mine will be: wishiwas@spriterush98.com I have to be either on Long Island or in Binghamton, NY that week, and could at best be there for a day or two. Is there anyone fr
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00001.html (9,108 bytes)
- 164. Re: trans oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 19:42:41 -0500
- synchromesh Same here - Amsoil and Redline.
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00052.html (7,577 bytes)
- 165. Re: Split dash (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 20:26:33 -0500
- Not a $50 solution, but a friend's TR-6 looked unbelievable after an upholstery shop did his dash top. It was an Arizona car with many cracks in the dash. I believe it cost him just about $100, but h
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00104.html (8,555 bytes)
- 166. Re: speedometer repair (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 00:19:30 -0500
- Sports and Classics, Darien CT., 203-655-8731. Didn't use them, but know a happy customer.
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00124.html (6,991 bytes)
- 167. Re: speedometer repair - IMPORTANT (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 07:23:07 -0500
- ** Nisongers is the place I meant, not the place in Darien.** I wrote the message after a quick look in my British parts little black book after very, very long day, sorry. He recently quoted me $10
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00129.html (8,112 bytes)
- 168. Re: Bugeye Steering Wheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sun, 8 Mar 1998 16:53:55 -0500
- My original wheel is 16". I replaced it with a Moto Lita that looks incredible, perfect condition used, $150 for the works with brand new Sprite emblem horn push. --
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00137.html (8,175 bytes)
- 169. Re: Putting the motor back together now (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 13:43:45 -0500
- Mike, Hope your problem turns out to be nothing. I just picked a machinist for a 1275 rebuild, and after hearing similar stories, chose the shop that's owned and run by a single person who stopped h
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00213.html (7,379 bytes)
- 170. Re: Marvel Mystery Oil (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 08:45:16 -0500
- Viscosity range enhancement (not really necessary with modern oils), mild detergent effect. I'd like to get a sample analyzed vs. ATF. They look / smell / feel similar, and have similar detergent pr
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00228.html (7,363 bytes)
- 171. Crankshaft question (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 09:09:02 -0500
- Finished disassembling a 1275 last night. On the center main journal on the crankshaft, the oil hole is much bigger than on the two ends, slightly oblong shaped, and slightly chamfered. It would make
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00232.html (7,248 bytes)
- 172. Re: The best repair manual is....?(drum roll please) (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 07:10:25 -0500
- Frank Clarici. See Spridgets List regularly. -- Spridget.
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00246.html (7,831 bytes)
- 173. Satisfied Customer (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 17:44:45 -0500
- Just a plug for my favorite parts house, British Parts Northwest, (503) 864-2001. He's always been strictly Triumph and 1500 parts, but they now carry a large inventory of 1275 engine parts. Saved me
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00266.html (7,046 bytes)
- 174. SAE boondoggle (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Mar 1998 20:58:21 -0500
- Got word today I'm going to the SAE (the "A" is for Aerospace in this case) conferences in Las Vegas NV April 21-24. Anyone other listers attending or near enough for a beer? Was wondering if anyone
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00274.html (7,303 bytes)
- 175. Re: engine rebuild questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 16:48:28 -0500
- -- unit, value. datsun equivalent. you type, hot crush, rockershafts with crank, throughout. leaving I've bolts the the line, It's that steel
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00288.html (12,341 bytes)
- 176. Engine paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 20:57:28 -0500
- Does anyone have a paint code for the AH puke green engine paint color? I have a can of touch up from Moss, but would like to make it easy on the paint shop to match. The Moss can has a code on it, 2
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00294.html (6,906 bytes)
- 177. Re: trans drain plug tool (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 18:58:58 -0500
- And where is this "UNDO" company that makes all those wire wheel knockoffs? -- footballs
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00313.html (8,582 bytes)
- 178. Oil Pan needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 23:48:42 -0500
- Need an undented oil pan for the 1275. Anyone who's got one to spare, please e-mail price, etc. Thanks - Ron
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00323.html (6,573 bytes)
- 179. Re: [Fwd: mark 3 1275] (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Mar 1998 21:48:01 -0500
- On previous car (Lotus), found chewed thrust washers and unbalanced flywheel made/allowed crank to act like a pump to move oil. I think Frank had similar problem on the haunted 1275?
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00380.html (7,263 bytes)
- 180. Re: Timed engine removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 19:30:59 -0500
- That's disgusting.
- /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00425.html (7,492 bytes)
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