- 221. Re: It's mine........ (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 16:39:03 -0500
- It wasn't from Poughkeepsie NY going to Casper Wyoming, was it??? If so, that was my brothers!!! Ron -- MGA.
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00828.html (7,347 bytes)
- 222. Re: Steering Rack Lube/grease gun (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 16:45:24 -0500
- Bought my oil gun (NOT grease gun) at Pep Boys when I had a differential as haunted with oil leaks as Frank's 1275 on my Spit. Oil tight, and extremely useful. I always thought the problem with greas
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00856.html (8,916 bytes)
- 223. Steering rack lube - Lockheed Rubberlube (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 20:44:47 -0500
- Flipping the VB catalog to see how much that clunk that I think is a worn rear axle will cost me, and on the next page (104) is Lockheed Rubberlube grease that is specifically designed for use in rub
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00866.html (7,115 bytes)
- 224. Parts heaven (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 15:51:45 -0500
- Still in sensory overload. Drove the Bugeye top down 80 miles each way down the A1A coastal highway to Hayes Harris at Wire Wheel Classics today (down I think the only undeveloped stretch of coastal
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00880.html (7,361 bytes)
- 225. Observation (true story!) (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 19:49:30 -0500
- Was at a friend's house today mic'ing the block and pistons of a 428 block for a 700 hp Mustang funny car he has (that I'm slowly becoming a partner of). You'd think a '69 Mustang in bright orange dr
- /html/spridgets/1998-01/msg00890.html (7,028 bytes)
- 226. Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Settings (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:41:35 -0500
- The fuel pressure's positive - use a positive pressure gauge. Regarding the reg setting, unless the reg is a series of venturi's (which would be $$$), the regulator is probably just a series of orifi
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00038.html (9,313 bytes)
- 227. Re: Side curtain bag? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 19:28:55 -0500
- A tad cheesy, but I used an old lined garment bag (luggage). Works great. Ron Soave '61 Bugeye --
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00057.html (7,597 bytes)
- 228. Re: More Christmas list (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 22:08:28 -0500
- What, you bought it earlier today? ;-) 2 cents: On the affordable side, tach and dwell meter are always useful (plus mine's a Heathkit upon which my dad taught me how to solder during the Nixon era)
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00066.html (8,905 bytes)
- 229. Re: PDLJMPR IRC chat night.. (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 16:55:56 -0500
- Got Patton's message early in the day as well (home sick with a wicked case of the flu; While it was an interesting way to lose 7 pounds in a hurry, I'd get a shot if you can). Didn't realize it last
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00153.html (9,445 bytes)
- 230. 3 point belts (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 22:16:51 -0500
- Anyone installed 3 point retractable belts in a Bugeye? The Evil Moss Empire shows a kit for $153.95 each. Has anyone found a cheaper/better equivalent? How about mounting points? I know inertia reel
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00159.html (7,937 bytes)
- 231. Re: Suppliers (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sat, 6 Dec 1997 19:50:01 -0500
- I've mentioned them before, but my "find" was British Parts NW in Oregon (503) 864-2001. First time I had to return something he paid for everything no questions asked with the comment "I'm not looki
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00172.html (7,839 bytes)
- 232. Re: (No such thing as a) Dumb Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sat, 6 Dec 1997 21:55:30 -0500
- Speaking of the gasket, has anyone bought one at NAPA, Pep Boys etc. that works well? Ron -- it? the weight on v/cover, sidedraft its things nice
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00179.html (9,019 bytes)
- 233. Re: 3 point belts (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sat, 6 Dec 1997 23:18:27 -0500
- I had the same retractables on my '80 Spitfire, but if I recall correctly there is a doubler (ie a slab of metal) with a thru-hole in it on the inner part of the wheel well re-inforce the sheet metal
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00182.html (9,008 bytes)
- 234. Re: Dumb Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Sun, 7 Dec 1997 09:25:57 -0500
- Hi Jeff, emissions As I understand it (corrections welcomed): This is not an emissions device - it's only an exhaust vent. AH, MG, et al weren't thinking about emissions in 1959 (nor very much after
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00191.html (8,495 bytes)
- 235. Sppedo face removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 8 Dec 1997 18:29:21 -0500
- How do you remove the dial face of a bugeye speedo? The needle either has to come off or the center shaft does, with no obvious way to do either. TIA, Ron
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00226.html (6,772 bytes)
- 236. Re: This, my friends.... (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Mon, 8 Dec 1997 22:24:39 -0500
- Wasn't going to say anything, but last week I asked about horns for the Bugeye. Three days later Bill Schickling overnight mailed a Lucas horn to me, another Christmas present. It's why there is inde
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00241.html (9,271 bytes)
- 237. Re: Donald's MkII vs. Pieces (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 14:27:51 -0500
- I dunno, I wouldn't exactly throw Clarici's "Pieces" out of my driveway! Ron Soave '61 Bugeye --
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00308.html (7,250 bytes)
- 238. Re: see-thru clutch line (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Dec 1997 15:33:22 -0500
- Check with a Lotus Esprit owner who might have some lying around - the Esprit uses clear tubing in their clutch line, and it's the first thing everybody rips out and replaces. The alleged story is th
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00313.html (9,036 bytes)
- 239. Re: Dare we hope? (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 06:37:02 -0500
- Everytime I get gas (for the car, that is) someone always tells me they either had a Sprite or someone close to them did, and that they wish they'd never sold it. People know what it is! Check out Pe
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00344.html (10,306 bytes)
- 240. Re: why I moved to CA, Humor (score: 1)
- Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 20:31:15 -0500
- Actually, I'd take a few of those days right about now. Just came back with the kids from looking at Christmas lights in shorts (84 deg today, although it did hit the 30's at night last weekend). It
- /html/spridgets/1997-12/msg00366.html (15,274 bytes)
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