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21. Re: Spridget trivia (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 19:58:18 +1000
I've not seen '77but on my Bug the carbs have them under the dashpot retaining screws. I also seem to recall the rocker shaft uses a Thackery at each end. Don't want to claim the prize, I'm strictly
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00005.html (7,994 bytes)

22. Re: Hand (parking) brake assembly needed (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 22:19:59 +1000
Actually the Mk1 lever is longer but all the others will fit. --
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00521.html (7,155 bytes)

23. Camping?? (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 20:55:35 +1000
Maybe I've got it wrong but I thought he asked how to "...pack a Sprite for camping..." and I don't think anyone's answered the question. I've found if you take off the screen and wind down/ remove t
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00656.html (8,346 bytes)

24. Re: Need a clock (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:35:21 +1000
I went to my local pre-loved aircraft spares shop and found just the thing, it also has time-of -trip which is handy if you rally at all. Peter -- display. find
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00690.html (8,082 bytes)

25. Re: Need a clock (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 20:35:42 +1000
Yep, even aircraft wear out and some people even park 'em before they prang 'em, except my brother who reckons that any landing you walk away from is a good landing. PGW -- Where Parts
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00713.html (8,237 bytes)

26. Re: fine tuning (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 22:08:48 +1000
Use 15 thou get the LCB, it's worthwhile take the distributor to Performance Ignition in Mitcham Peter -- dizzy adv.adjustable.
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00838.html (8,510 bytes)

27. mystery no more (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 21:59:50 +1000
Correct. This is the reply I've been waiting for. The same used to be true in Australia with the addition that a passer-by had to be able to switch on the lights at dusk if the car was unattended. As
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00839.html (7,827 bytes)

28. Re: Why can't my horns get along? (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 22:07:18 +1000
Unless you've a relay the horns mighn't be getting full voltage. Try connecting them direct to the battery. Peter --
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00840.html (8,767 bytes)

29. Re: OOps!?!?!? (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 22:38:39 +1000
Pilsen is thought to be the haome of beer, isn't that in Poland? Peter -- Frank???
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00920.html (7,672 bytes)

30. 14" wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 22:37:04 +1000
Every now and then I run 14" Morris Major wheels on the rear of the Bug to raise the gearing on a long trip. They've got more inside offset so they can rub a bit under hard cornering. I've not run th
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00921.html (9,198 bytes)

31. Re: Pirelli Failures (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 19:44:00 +1000
a Pirelli. Peter -- failure
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01253.html (7,747 bytes)

32. Re: Possibility of fuel line primer? (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 19:55:36 +1000
If it hasn't broken off there should be a priming lever on a Sprite mechanical fuel pump. It's the one that if you muck up reassembly it pumps air into the fuel tank. Yes, I've done it. Peter -- fuel
/html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01721.html (8,344 bytes)

33. Re: flange (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 19:08:48 +1000
It may help that the MGB used 2 of the same clamp on its manifold. List, I need the triangular shaped retaining flange that fits over the exhaust pipe and bolts to the exhaust manifold for a later 12
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01015.html (7,692 bytes)

34. Re: Cluster gear (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 19:10:54 +1000
Actually 90W gear oil is closer to 50W engine oil. I use synthetic 75W90 in my late ribcase gearbox without a problem. Peter Charles: They are all noisy in 1st and reverse, part of the charm (and par
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01016.html (9,600 bytes)

35. Re: how do you say... ah yes (score: 1)
Author: Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 22:02:04 +1000
I've always said it "ton-no" and being Italian you'd recognise this as the Italian word for tuna so when it comes to seals there could definitely be a connection. Pietro
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01154.html (10,358 bytes)

36. vented Bugeye wheel - a bit anal? (score: 1)
Author: Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 22:52:31 +1000
It's true that the early wheels were weaker because the brake adjusting holes weren't offset but that's not all, some bugeye wheels have rivets joining the centre and rim and some are welded. I know
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01250.html (10,622 bytes)

37. Re: naming cars (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 22:13:29 +1000
Just a couple from the collectionDennis - pink Mk II - cryptic progression from Dennis Lillee (famous cricketer) to Lily the Pink Gordon - bleu Mk II Joseph - Mk 1 with a coat of many colours Lazarus
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01495.html (9,535 bytes)

38. Re: Down under (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 22:18:09 +1000
Relax, they only *think* they're on the top of the planet, we know better but let's not disillusion them. Peter -- haven't people is off
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01496.html (7,606 bytes)

39. Re: naming cars (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 22:28:04 +1000
At least at the cricket world series they invite other countries... Peter ... ;-) -- knows wh
/html/spridgets/1999-08/msg01557.html (8,756 bytes)

40. Re: Bugeye with an identiy complex (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 22:39:43 +1000
Eriks - if your car is Australian assembled CKD it differs from US & UK cars in that it won't have a chassis plate under the air cleaners but a more detailed one including colour and engine number on
/html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00892.html (9,787 bytes)

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