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301. Re: Correct gauge # '62 MKII Sprite (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 22:16:05 -0400
Bugeye and MKII used different speedos and tachs. See Georges note about the jeweled indicator lens in each. Other then that, they are the same. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ Bugeye Sprite 67 Sprit
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00571.html (8,683 bytes)

302. Re: Some further Midget musings (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 1999 10:24:20 -0400
To clean the gaige lens, you have to take it out of the dash, twist the chrome bezel to line up the tabs, remove the lens, clean it, then replace it. I use a small dab of black silicone caulk or gas
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00615.html (8,925 bytes)

303. Gosh Darn it! (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 1999 22:47:03 -0400
Well I topped another all LBC weekend just 10 minutes ago by snapping my axle on the yellow Sprite. I decided I wanted ice cream (frozen yogurt these days) so off I went to the local Wawa. I notice I
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00637.html (8,658 bytes)

304. Butt kicked! (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 22:16:07 -0400
Well about 6 hours later I finally finishedmy 10 minute axle repair. It took 5 hours of BF hammers and crow bars to pry the *%^&$^% twisted axle out of the diff. This time I got my *ss kicked, I gues
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00691.html (7,560 bytes)

305. Re: rons valves (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 22:20:09 -0400
Ron, I don't think I ever bought a new valve. Clean em up and run em till the end. I have (once) stuck used rod bearings in an engine for a temporary fix. I never did make a permanant fix on that eng
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00693.html (8,244 bytes)

306. Re: A Great (IMHO) Idea (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 09:24:00 -0400
My whole family is in the printing business. My Dad makes our local club stickers. I would guestimate between a buck or 2 per sticker. He never charges me a screen charge, he was an LBC owner (TR3 an
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00707.html (8,982 bytes)

307. Re: Windshield to body weather stripping (bugeye) (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 20:50:02 -0400
Exactly I had one of each, 1 (Taiwan cut to fit) The other Made in the UK, fit like it was supposed to. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ 60 Bugeye Sprite 67 Sprite (PIECES) 59 Austin A40 Farina 74 Aus
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00741.html (9,259 bytes)

308. Re: Brake fluid neutralizer? (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 20:52:51 -0400
I had to laugh at a childhood memory about this. Being a Sprite driver since I learned to drive, I needed fluid in my clutch master for the first time in my life. I went to every shop and gas station
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00742.html (8,732 bytes)

309. Cool LBC (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 21:08:20 -0400
For those who know, I have been considering Air conditioning in my daughters A40. Well It has happened! And it works great! It ices up the coils. I took the AC unit out of the Austin Marina before I
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00810.html (9,106 bytes)

310. Re: Valve Cover Gasket Gone. (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 21:09:07 -0400
No! I have enough of em. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ 60 Bugeye Sprite 67 Sprite (PIECES) 59 Austin A40 Farina 74 Austin Marina 71 MG Midget racer 61 Sprite (parts car) 65 Sprite (parts car) 66 Sp
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00811.html (7,786 bytes)

311. Re: window question (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 08:52:56 -0400
I have had good luck using Super Clean, then lacquer thinner (quickly or it may melt the plastic) followed by a plexi cleaner like Novus. I have turned brown windows into something semi usable. With
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00855.html (8,444 bytes)

312. Re: Cluster gear (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 17:25:02 -0400
A cluster gear (laygear) is a 1 piece unit with 4 gears cut out of one piece of metal. NOT CHEAP! Noise in first and reverse are typical on all pre 1500 Spridgets. The noise should be about the same
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00905.html (8,501 bytes)

313. Re: Wiper mtr placement (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 15:55:05 -0400
Ric The later (3 blade) wiper motor mounted on the top of the left inner fender. You will need the tube and wiper rack from a 3 blade car. Position the motor as the rack permits, drill 2 holes and bo
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00984.html (9,468 bytes)

314. Re: Tr*umph (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 20:28:44 -0400
Now this is TOP dollar for a TR ;)
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg00999.html (7,888 bytes)

315. Re: head alert (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 22:08:39 -0400
David, it is pronounced Lawn-cha! At least I can pronounce ginzo cars, -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ 60 Bugeye Sprite 67 Sprite (PIECES) 59 Austin A40 Farina 74 Austin Marina 71 MG Midget racer 61
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01007.html (8,725 bytes)

316. Re: bracket ??? (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 22:13:04 -0400
It a new one on me. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ 60 Bugeye Sprite 67 Sprite (PIECES) 59 Austin A40 Farina 74 Austin Marina 71 MG Midget racer 61 Sprite (parts car) 65 Sprite (parts car) 66 Sprite
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01008.html (7,720 bytes)

317. Re: exhaust bandage (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 17:01:24 -0400
Jeff The tar covered fiberglass patches work. Those dip in the goo and wrap around the pipe tend to fall of the next day. I prefer Tiger (brand) patches but any self stick fiberglass wrap will do muc
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01034.html (8,855 bytes)

318. Re: head alert (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 20:42:23 -0400
And if anybody is really crazy, there is a 1098 block for $75 but it has a broken crank! and a reserve price too!! I can't give away a good 948 block and I can't sell a running 1098 for $100. Maybe I
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01042.html (9,180 bytes)

319. Re: British Car Magazine (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 18:19:39 -0400
What am I in there again? This is news to me. I didn't get my issue yet. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ 60 Bugeye Sprite 67 Sprite (PIECES) 59 Austin A40 Farina 74 Austin Marina 71 MG Midget racer 6
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01089.html (7,842 bytes)

320. Re: clutch "throwout bearing"?? (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 16:11:42 -0400
Andy If it is an A series engine, it should have a solid carbon disc and NOT a roller bearing. You should have about 1/4" of carbon extending past the cast steel carrier. If it is less then 1/8", rep
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01177.html (9,088 bytes)


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