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121. Re: Valve keepers (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 11:38:48 -0700; Once you remove the valve cotter circlip, the cotters are easily removed, though you may need a pair of needle nose pliers or tweezers to grasp them. Once in a while there may be carbon build-up on; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00198.html (8,946 bytes)
122. Re: MC Help (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 17:25:07 -0700; It's like a "slinky"... you should be able to gingerly unwind it from the groove toward the end of the shaft. Not bad compared to trying to remove the two circlips from the cylinder bore. You'll nee; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00228.html (8,159 bytes)
123. Re: More MC questions (problems) (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 22:52:38 -0700; The problem is that this is a pretty snug fit to start with... if rust has developed in the bore around that ring, it usually has it set firm. I've only once (out of 4 times) removed it whole. The tw; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00244.html (9,012 bytes)
124. Re: Hey. . .What the. . .!!! (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 14:08:58 -0700; Weird alright, but when I was at the Monterey Historics last weekend, I saw what was the most peculiar application of a Spridget I've ever seen... ...what was obviously a former vintage or SCCA racec; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00322.html (7,931 bytes)
125. Re: Front caliper mounting (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 11:22:24 -0700; I think if you choose to use lock washers instead of the lock tabs, use some Lok-tite on the threads as well. Another altetnative, if you have a drill press, is to cross-drill a small hole through t; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00361.html (9,137 bytes)
126. Re: Fw: Safety Wiring (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:21:32 -0700; ...and I get four! -g G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A A R G Pixelsmith on Duty D E S http://www.gerardsgarage.com; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00460.html (9,721 bytes)
127. Re: spax shocks (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 20:29:41 -0700; I have a couple pair of Spax shocks (yet to be installed). The printed material included lists this address and phone number: SPAX Limited, Bicester, Oxon Tel: (0869) 244771 Tlx: 837497 They're in th; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00515.html (8,110 bytes)
128. 1999 Palo Alto Brit Meet (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 23:44:17 -0700; For any of the San Francisco Bay area members on the list (or anyone who may show up from out of town), I plan (barring any bad weather) to attend the Palo Alto Brit Meet again this year. I'll be the; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00518.html (7,164 bytes)
129. RE: Signing off for awhile (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 12:03:53 -0700; Yep... I guess we won't be hearing from Adrian again... ...I won't even begin to tell you what it's like after 3 kids and a 20 year marriage to someone who's only interest in cars is their utilitaria; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00575.html (12,137 bytes)
130. Re: Mystery switch (at least to me) (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 18:09:55 -0700; Dash lights... later cars have a dimmer knob on the right side of the -g G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A A R G Pixelsmith on Duty D E S http://www.gerardsgarage.com; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00623.html (13,065 bytes)
131. Re: Lessons learned (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 22:06:19 -0700; Gee Robert, you must be slipping.. only 3 insults in one sentence... aren't there a few more nationalities, lifestyles or genders you could trash while you were at it. Why are you trying so hard to b; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00646.html (9,342 bytes)
132. Re: Clutch MC help! (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:00:57 -0700; I don't have one in front of me at the moment, but I recall there is a adapter fitting between the CMC and the line fitting. Gerard G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A A R; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00719.html (8,417 bytes)
133. Re: Clutch MC help! (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 22:05:24 -0700; Ever tried removing cutting or breaking the flexible line? The one time I encountered one, I found it nearly impossible to sever or remove from the barb. Much more resistant to destruction than a met; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00720.html (8,913 bytes)
134. Re: Mystery switch (at least to me) (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 18:02:32 -0700; Every car I've ever owned has this feature, although it's usually in conjuction with a dimmer switch... end range of the dimmer switch has an off position. Most likely purpose is to reduce eye strain; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00753.html (11,740 bytes)
135. Re: Palo Alto (long) (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 19:03:52 -0700; I agree Larry! In my opinion, it was the best showing I've seen since 1992. I've never seen such an awesome collection of Sprites (especially Bugeyes) and just about every one of them were gems. It w; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00754.html (11,928 bytes)
136. Re: FIRST DRIVE, WOO-HOO! (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 19:06:56 -0700; Congrats Allen, That's ususally the best one of all... even if everything isn't just the way you want it. Gerard G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A A R G Pixelsmith on Dut; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00755.html (10,851 bytes)
137. Re: FIRST DRIVE, WOO-HOO! (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 21:18:20 -0700; Great story! I could really picture this guys face when he saw your When I took my vintage race Bugeye out for the first time, it was around midnight one crisp January night in 1998. It was one of th; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00760.html (13,113 bytes)
138. Re: Brake lights (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:05:57 -0700; Easy to check if you have an ohm meter. I've never had one go bad, so I would check your circuit first. Make sure the wire ends and terminals are clean and making good contact. The location of the sw; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg00814.html (8,239 bytes)
139. Re: Cars and Culture (No Real LBC Content) (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 01:31:12 -0700; ...you mean like the wonderful cars that Detroit offered us in the 70's??? I bought my first new (American) car in the early 70's. Within two years, it was already beginning to rust out, even though; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01084.html (15,205 bytes)
140. 11th Annual Old Car Picnic in Golden Gate Park (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 14:33:11 -0700; San Francisco Bay Area Listers and friends, I received this flyer in the mail today. I came across this event last year while cycling through Golden Gate Park. It was a pretty good turnout (approx 20; /html/spridgets/1999-09/msg01111.html (8,252 bytes)

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