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61. Re: the penny drops (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 22:39:24 +1000
Yes, it wasn't very pleasant. He was always willing to go that bit further for you. Peter Peter, just cottoned on, you're referring to Bob Gill? It made me sad, the chain of events when he died. I we
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00493.html (11,024 bytes)

62. Re: Sprites on film (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 19:14:51 +1000
Yes - I think you're right, but it was definitely a sidescreen car, you can see at the start where he slams the door. Wasn't he TheFugitive? I wonder if he had trouble with hunting? Peter I don't get
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00585.html (8,575 bytes)

63. Re: A thought (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 21:17:26 +1000
Absolutely correct. The wheel should be 100% home against the taper. I fell for this about nineteen years ago. If you're not sure about clearance put a dob of plasticene on the end of each stud and r
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00681.html (7,952 bytes)

64. old radios (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 22:39:53 +1000
I can't remember if thsi came up during the radio discussion some time ago but this site might be of interest http:\\www.antiquecarradio.com\ He's in Texas so he's bound to have the biggest range you
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00750.html (7,127 bytes)

65. Re: Morris vs British Leyland (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 18:09:06 +1000
BTW the Tri** 6 cylinder engines are suspect in the crank as well. In the unlikely event I were to buy another TR6 I'd first check the fore and aft play at the crank pulley. Too much foreplay of cour
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00844.html (11,920 bytes)

66. Re: CAMLESS engine was Re: CFR engine (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 19:01:26 +1000
Some F1 engines use pneumatic valves because conventional systems couldn't take 16000rpm. There is also the rotary valve engine where an apetured hollow spinning shaft takes the mixture to the cylind
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00964.html (8,357 bytes)

67. Re: Rocker Oiling (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 18:55:41 +1000
The feed for the rockers comes up one of the rocker pillars. Check to make sure the pillar with the feed hole is over the feed in the head and there is a corresponding feed in the rocker shaft. Peter
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00965.html (7,743 bytes)

68. Re: dyno (generator) demographics (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 20:04:15 +1000
This is a response to a very old note. If you want to retain your pre-focus headlights and period spotlamps but also want to see there is a man here who makes halogen globes to be direct replacements
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01059.html (8,180 bytes)

69. Re: Autocross car preparation. (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 20:03:49 +1000
Two things Don't make your engine too peaky Morris Minor diffs are 4.55:1 and will do the job nicely. If you can run to a Quaiffe centre as well it will be very tasty. Peter I have been undecided as
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01099.html (11,193 bytes)

70. Re: Hub nuts (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 20:49:11 +1000
If you are reusing the locktabs they could be fouling the ball race where they were previously bent. Or if the studs aren't home fullt they could be fouling the wheel cylinder. In addition to the loc
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01100.html (8,378 bytes)

71. Re: oil (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 22:41:11 +1000
HPR 50 is too heavy for a Sprite motor which is designed to run on a 30 weight oil. In Australia's climate a 50 weight is ok because ambients are generally higher. You are right in your startup conce
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01273.html (9,399 bytes)

72. Re: oil (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 20:21:31 +1000
Please, which airlines do those bad things? I'd like to know before I fly! Castrol may be comparing synthetic to mineral when they made this claim, full synthetics are inherently more stable so they
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01296.html (9,218 bytes)

73. Re: oil (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 20:15:59 +1000
Thank goodness for that, I'll just have to keep out an eye for F16s. I'd agree with that Lotus thing. Although he won lots of stuff too many drivers were killed or injured from failures. At the other
/html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01350.html (9,282 bytes)

74. Re: Spring Rates?? (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 18:15:46 +1000
My advice is before you change anything make sure the basics are right. You'll be surprised how good a standard car can be. Peter Westcott Hi All I am planning to "fix" the poor handling characterist
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00026.html (8,168 bytes)

75. Re: brake drag (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 18:14:37 +1000
Sounds like your rear flexible hose has swollen on the inside and won't allow the fluid to return. It could be master cylinder but then all the wheels will be dragging. Peter Westcott I have a Mk II
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00027.html (8,853 bytes)

76. Suspension bushes (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 18:32:41 +1000
No flames intended but it's time for my two bob's worth again. I've been competing and daily driving in Sprites for more than twenty years and used to use nylon bushes but have reverted to the standa
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00028.html (8,058 bytes)

77. Re: Switching Axel Shafts. (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Apr 1999 22:28:18 +1000
Replacement is fairly straightforward but check that the bearings are not spinning in the hubs. Take this opportunity to replace the seals and use Loctite 609 high strength retaining compound to glu
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00149.html (8,391 bytes)

78. yute? (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:20:51 +1000
Hang on, that's a sports car he's got, where I'm from a ute's what yer put yer haybales in. Peter Westcott Frank's from Jersey (Joisey), so that would be him in his "yute", not youth. Ron Originally
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00258.html (7,221 bytes)

79. Re: Sprint naming (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:54:03 +1000
Why not Robin? It's been stealing bits and pieces so long. Or Rusty because that's how the steel bits would come out. Or Beaver because you say "Damn It!" if something disappears. Or Kit because you'
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00259.html (8,153 bytes)

80. Re: Timing Chain Noise? (score: 1)
Author: "Angela Hervey-Tennyson & Peter Westcott" <toobmany@bigpond.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 21:25:51 +1000
If it's timing chain at idle it'll sound like your timing case is full of marbles. Under acceleration the noise will diminish because all the 'snatch' is taken out of the engine. The noise will norma
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00298.html (8,505 bytes)

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