- 21. Re: Fw: Pertronix Ignition - source of "power surge?" (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@exit109.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2005 21:17:40 -0500
- I recently switched from points and condenser to Pertronix E My timing is set correctly with a timing light. My 1969 TR6 seems to be somewhat sluggish when accelerating. I had a similar problem in m
- /html/spridgets/2005-03/msg00361.html (10,109 bytes)
- 22. Re: sun visor holders (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 17:00:54 -0500
- David I think I have one NOS early visor too. If I can find it, maybe we should post our 2 as a pair, we can both retire ;) -- Frank Drive it or give it to somebody that will http://www.exit109.com/~
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00055.html (8,958 bytes)
- 23. Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#211084958: MG Midget/Sprite 5speed Gearbox Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 17:08:56 -0500
- I have the Toyota 5 speeed kit, the same one as on Ebay. It came with my A40. I tried my best to install it in a Sprite, It will not fit unless you do a lot of cutting. I had to cut the A40 trans tun
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00057.html (9,233 bytes)
- 24. Re: Another Ebay Ripoff (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 17:14:40 -0500
- What do you think I am doing. I just posted a dead Lucas screenjet (windscreen washer for a Jag) and said in the ad "IT DOES NOT WORK" I posted it for $5 I have a bid. Sure beats thowing it out. -- F
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00058.html (8,904 bytes)
- 25. Re: List Wisdom:Brake Warning (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 20:27:22 -0500
- I just have to chime in on this thread (somebody that lives nowhere and has no vehicles hates that term) This brake failure light has lit up on more then one of my Spridgets in the past. The classic
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00075.html (9,532 bytes)
- 26. Re: On another topic (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 16:37:13 -0500
- Same here but I'll take Daniel's share of cajun food. -- Frank Drive it or give it to somebody that will http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00105.html (8,708 bytes)
- 27. Re: Reinstalling the engine (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 20:19:23 -0500
- Ulix It is definately tight with the 5 speed. I have pulled my engine 1/2 dozen times but left the 5 speed in the car, much easier this way. I would advise fitting the engine to the gearbox out of th
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00117.html (10,077 bytes)
- 28. Re: Oops!! (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 18:21:08 -0500
- Good thing you were not here the other night when my printer took a, well let's just say it didn't print AGAIN! It never will now. It's amazing what a foot and fist can do. Who needs to shoot it? Any
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00145.html (8,342 bytes)
- 29. Re: VERY CONFUSED (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Dec 1999 08:17:08 -0500
- Brad They make stick on wheel weights. They do not gouge the rim like the hammer on weights. Imagine a not too bright kid with a hammer on an alloy wheel? The stick ons work great, I had them on my J
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00156.html (8,573 bytes)
- 30. Re: shorrock vs. judson? (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Dec 1999 19:15:11 -0500
- I hear the same thing Jay hears. I have no personal expierience either just that my 1275 blew the doors of Georges Judson charge 948. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Too many Sprites (again) There is
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00179.html (8,873 bytes)
- 31. Re: Fuses (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Dec 1999 19:28:39 -0500
- Lucas 35 amp 35 amp Of course Lucas has a weird fuse, something like 17 amp/continuous 35 In other words any 20 amp fuse will work and be safe. I have used 50 amp fuses and they blow before the harne
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00181.html (7,835 bytes)
- 32. Re: Junkyard Sprite with Hardtop (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Dec 1999 19:31:53 -0500
- Steve Good restorable hardtops are worth about $150-$200, not much more. Early side curtain tops maybe $250-$300. Shipping one is a major headache. About $200 to ship it as long as it's in a wooden c
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00182.html (8,840 bytes)
- 33. Re: Question about my dash (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Dec 1999 20:33:22 -0500
- It should be vinyl covered. 65-67 are the only years for a metal (painted) dash. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Too many Sprites (again) There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00185.html (8,033 bytes)
- 34. Re: Question about my dash (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Dec 1999 20:33:53 -0500
- It should be vinyl covered. 65-67 are the only years for a metal (painted) dash. US spec that is, UK was metal thru 75. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Too many Sprites (again) There is a very fine l
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00186.html (8,069 bytes)
- 35. Rare Sprite (useless) Info (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Sat, 04 Dec 1999 22:20:05 -0500
- I am posting this so there is a written record just in case someone asks I know I will have read it but will forget where I read it so now everybody will know what I will forget. The useless informat
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00191.html (8,319 bytes)
- 36. Re: Fuses (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Sun, 05 Dec 1999 08:46:25 -0500
- Daniel That was when you used a nail. I did the same thing! Blown fuse, no stop lights or signals, on the side of the road, used the spare fuses trying to fix the problem so I found a nail on the sid
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00201.html (7,948 bytes)
- 37. Re: Weekend help needed... (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Sun, 05 Dec 1999 08:48:33 -0500
- Toby Check for a loose connection where the ignition (key) wires join the harness. Look under the dash just left of the steering column. (Been there more then once) If the connections are OK, you may
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00203.html (8,282 bytes)
- 38. Re: Black smoke (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 19:46:07 -0500
- Raw fuel, your choke is either stuck on or the carbs are way too rich. Try pushing up the jets on the bottom of the carbs, if they are up, then lean out the carbs by turning the nut on the bottom of
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00265.html (7,892 bytes)
- 39. Re: Rare Sprite (useless) Info (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 20:23:56 -0500
- Mark You made me curious so I looked into this (somewhat) The Bugeye jacks ony have the letters BTD stamped on them. The orange later spridget jacks were made by Shelly (ssame goes for the Big Healey
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00267.html (8,999 bytes)
- 40. Re: spridget transporting with a dolly, or... (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 20:29:21 -0500
- I would put the front wheels on the dolly and yank the drive shaft. I saw a dollyed car have it's driveshaft/tranny blown apart. It took out the engine back plate, distroyed the tranny, and the drive
- /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00268.html (9,902 bytes)
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