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Subject: [Spridgets] Tough engines
From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe@optonline.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:16:45 -0400
Everyone seems to fuss with their engines, trying to get them working right.  
But I am amazed at how tough my 1275 engine is.  I have no idea about its 
history or internal condition.  I bought it for $200 and installed it because 
the one in the car was leaking oil profusely.  I did clean up the everything 
and add an electronic ignition.  

Today, I pulled a plug wire to get it out of the way while tightening my fan 
belt and forgot to put it back on.  The car started and ran flawlessly, and I 
didn't figure out it was missing until I backed out of the driveway.  I am 
stunned that this thing can idle so smoothly on three cylinders that I didn't 
even notice.

Or am I getting too old to notice?

Michael Rowe
'74 Bugeyed Midget
'60 Sprite kit
Long Island, NY
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