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201. Re: dieseling (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 11:13:53 -0700; You might check for air leaks in your intake and exaust manifold gaskets. Check also that any plugs in you intake manifold are sealed and not sucking air either. The dieseling might be caused by suc; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00536.html (11,020 bytes)
202. Re: The Red Car (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 00:16:21 -0700; I read this as a boy also. I blame it for my British car addiction. I've been trying to find a copy for my son to read. He's now the age I was when I read it. Do you know if it has the same cover as; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00583.html (9,212 bytes)
203. Master Cylinder (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 01:58:05 -0700; Anyone have a suggestion on how to remove the thick nylon washer behind the first circlip on a Spridget dual line master cylinder. The passageway forward of it is clear and there aren't any signs of; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00584.html (8,064 bytes)
204. Re: Master Cylinder (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 03:11:20 -0700; Well, since the nylon washer comes with the rebuild kit, it was sacrificed. I started with the screw method, which is what I did the last time I took one of these apart, but the washer wouldn't move; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00696.html (10,239 bytes)
205. Re: Master Cylinder (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 23:33:54 -0700; That's fine with me, it's what I always used when these cars were in procduction. In fact, that's what they gave you, but who do you use a source now? Can you specify Lockheed from the usual suspects; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00740.html (9,496 bytes)
206. Re: first motion shaft bushing (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 23:22:32 -0700; If I remember correctly, these are snug, but not a press fit and can be easily removed, sometimes with your little finger or something you can hook to the back lip and gingerly withdraw. I remember; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00837.html (9,059 bytes)
207. Re: Rare Tr!@#ph Parts (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 22:20:06 -0700; This past Easter, there was a Dk Blue and Silver Mayflower in the small parade of cars at the Union St. (San Francisco) parade. This one was in excellent condition and I found it quite charming and u; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00963.html (8,230 bytes)
208. Re: Carb mismatch? (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 12:37:15 -0700; The first step in a proper tune-up/adjustment is to make sure your butterflies are set exactly the same, and that you are not trying to compensate their position with the idle adjustment screws. The; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00980.html (11,015 bytes)
209. Re: Pleez Help-Internet Illiterate (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 23:56:54 -0700; http://www.team.net:80/sol/sollists.html scroll down the list to Triumph. Gerard G G Gerard Chateauvieux E A R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com A A R G Pixelsmith on Duty D E S http://www.gerardsgarage; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01002.html (8,143 bytes)
210. Re: Mag wheel nuts and parts to give away. (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 23:12:32 -0700; http://www.minimania.com/ 31 Winsor Street Milpitas, CA 95035 USA Click for Larger, Printable Image or goto http://maps.yahoo.com Orders: (800) 94-MANIA Tech/Order Line: (408) 942-5595 Toll Free Fax; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01054.html (10,341 bytes)
211. Re: Mag wheel nuts and parts to give away. (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 23:30:54 -0700; You might also try Summit Racing Equipment. They have a karge selection od wheels, so you should be able to find what you need there. 1-800-230-3030. www.summitracing.com They have an online catalog; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01057.html (10,155 bytes)
212. Re: Hub nuts (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 10:12:05 -0700; I don't see any specification for torque settings either. Make the nuts snug enough so you dont get any binding on the bearing and set th lob tab. I usually make a punch mark on the nut so I have a; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01072.html (9,272 bytes)
213. Re: Generator testing (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 10:39:41 -0700; If you end up needing a rebuild, I can highly recommend RITE-WAY ELECTRIC, 1-800-732-8663. He's in downtown San Francisco, but he will ship as I recall. He did a Bosch alternator for me a couple yea; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01076.html (9,405 bytes)
214. Re: Sprite Side Windows (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 22:38:42 -0700; I concur... keep in mind too, that you will reduce your interior space by doing this, though this will be the least of your problems.. The rollup door extend into the interior further and while the d; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01149.html (11,430 bytes)
215. Re: noisey lifter? (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 10:42:43 -0700; Have you inspected your rocker shaft for wear? The underside of the shft will develop "ruts" at each rocker. Perhaps this is allowing one of the rockers to shift position slightly causing he intermi; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01175.html (8,382 bytes)
216. Trunk lift & cylinder head (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 12:02:01 -0700; Has anyone retrofit a gas strut lift to their Sprideget boot lid? I'm having trouble finding one that is low pressure enough to use on this lightweight lid. Moss has one for the MGB, but I don't know; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01180.html (7,470 bytes)
217. Re: Dead Midget - Help! (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 11:12:21 -0700; I would contact your alarm installer / manufacturer, or bypass the alarm system if you know what's involved. It sounds like the alarm is interfering with your electrical system. If it shorted, it cou; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01216.html (10,169 bytes)
218. Re: Purchase From List Member ;( (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 17:41:13 -0700; I think I'd make one last attempt to get some action on receiving the item for which you paid, with the understanding that any further unreasonble delay will result in exposure to the list. Certainl; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01329.html (11,297 bytes)
219. Re: Help identify this Midget (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 18:00:05 -0700; early '66 model. Only 6842 66's were made and your number is within approximately 4000 of the last GAN3 (52389) . I don't think the 1275 was used until late '66 (GAN4) so it is most likely it had an; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01330.html (9,601 bytes)
220. Re: Tooting the horn (score: 1): Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>; Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 18:17:23 -0700; You don't mention which model, but on early cars, typically there is a single wire under the horn push that connects to a spring loaded contact on the opposite side of the steering wheel hub. The co; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg01445.html (9,685 bytes)

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