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Don, WD-40's not really a penetrant, it's a water dispersant. Get someting better like Liquid Wrench or some other specific purpose penetrant. It will make a diference. Gerard "gerardchateau " 17787... MORE
Thanks Nigel, and all who responded. Seeing that I have a good paint stripping heat gun I will give that a try in after a few days of soaking in the penetrating oil that is on them now. Never occurred to me to try it, but knowing how hot it gets seems like a good suggestion. Don "Don May" 17761... MORE
I am with you Don, I too have the usual assortment of wiring patches and other "modifications" made by a PO. My personal favorite is the brass water shutoff valve in place of the original heater control on the engine ( http://community.webshots.com/photo/57389486/58018693Tjluy ). Look right behind the valve cover. And then there was the insulation. Once I took up the green shag (now mostly brown) carpet, there was all sorts of insulation glued everywhere ( http://community.webshots.com/album/58009407jkipdv ). Even had the seats mounted on plywood and insulation under them. I thought the ceiling tiles glued in little pieces behind the... MORE
The heater valve is a class act. :-) Just like the cut off valve on my hot water heater. And . . . the shag carpet in harvest gold. Don "Don May" 17734... MORE
Ah, yes... The "history" in your hands so to speak Don. Not uncommon. Seat belt warning and emergency flashers disconnected behind the console not uncommon. Blinkers worked through these (or wouldn't!!) That small switch on the steering wheel. Maybe an electric fuel pump shutoff or switch for driving/fog lites removed for use on another vehicle. The welded piece to the clutch pushrod is a common external fix for a clutch that just won't go in far enough 'cause linkage is worn, or cylinder "throws" changed as parts were replaced or whatever.... It goes on and on....."history" of a Sprite... MORE
One of the annoying, but often challenging, things about restoration is figuring out what crimes against Spridgets the previous PO's or their mechanics have committed. So far I have discovered . . . Three of the green wires cut and left dangling at the fuse block. A couple of other wires in the area of the fuse block cut. Washers welded to the end of the clutch push rod. Bolt part welded to the end of the clutch cylinder push rod. A small switch mounted on the side of the Steering cowl to? A mass of cut wires in... MORE
yes, the early UK radio consoles were different and now rare as rocking horse proverbial! I have been trying to find an original one for my '74 round wheel arch car and I think I've NEVER seen one except in books! They were much narrower than the US (and later 1500 type) being only the width of a standard radio at the bottom, then widening slightly to the top, so there was no room for extra switches, only the radio and speaker. I suspect your 1971 model would have had the same type. As has been noted elsewhere, the... MORE
You are really an old fart when you were there and can't remember them. Why don't we add Radio programs... The Green Hornet, Saturday morning Let's Pretend, Sky King . . . and on and on. Making a radio out of a safety pin and a Gillette razor blade... When my family finally did get a TV we had to have a 40 foot antenna to get one station. Never had to fight over what channel to watch. When school was out for the summer you took off your shoes and rarely put them back on until school started... MORE
I certainly recall reading in a number of places that warmth was an essential ingredient to the extent of picking a hot sunny day and laying the painted item in full sun. jeremy.cogman@... 17630... MORE
I have previously mentioned that I was given a 69 MK-III. The previous owner had to have it removed from the family back yard where it sat since 1980. If I had it towed away it was mine. The intention was that it would become a parts car, and if good I would transfer the 1275 and rib case trans from it into my 63 MK-I. However, the 69 is a fairly solid car with no sign of being wrecked, or seriously dented, only one small, but not serious, area of rust in the normal lower post area between... MORE
Bill.... My '67 stock 1275 Sprite came with a downflow....so there were downflow types and crossflow types I guess, as far as 1275 applications were concerned. Cap'n. Bob (Ret'd) '60 Frog PilotRob@... 17545... MORE
Bill, the crossflow radiator came in shortly after the start of 1275 production, I think in early '68, so there are both styles of radiator fitted but the crossflow is by far the more common. The differences (as far as your top hose are concerned) is that the top connection is on the left hand side of the crossflow rad, and the right hand side of the downflow rad. The thermostat housing on the top of the cylinder head should point left for the crossflow and right for downflow (that's a point that's just occured to me - does... MORE
The problem for the trees, any tree, is that the concrete blocks the water from the roots on that side of the tree. That will kill those roots and injure the tree on that side so damage will show up on that side. It slipped through the building department in allowing a driveway under the trees, compacts the soil under the trees and will give the same result. Bob, Portland, OR "Robert Webb " 17524... MORE
G'day Brad etc What size slave cylinder do you have? The 948cc and 1098cc cars used a 7/8" bore cylinder, with a 3/8" UNF hole for both the (solid) clutch pipe, and the bleed nipple. I have these for $### USD plus $5 shipping. The 1275cc cars used a 1" bore cylinder, with 7/16" hole for the flexible clutch hose. These ones are about $&&& USD, same $5 shipping. But I use the smaller slave cylinders on all cars. You get a slightly harder pedal, but longer travel at the business end. You just need to make up an... MORE
I don't know what the US accordion types are like but at least some in the UK are abysmal. After two that failed after less than 10k miles I gave up and now use straight pipe and have never had to replace one due to failure though I do it routinely when the head is off. I now have a Metro head and no bypass hose, hurrah! jeremy.cogman@... 17492... MORE
Though it can be fitted with everything in place. Check the length then really warm the house in a bowl of boiling water. Lube it with some detergent, put the two house clips round it and go in with a positive attitude. It WILL work. jeremy.cogman@... 17490... MORE
Understand, Bill... That little hose is the water bypass which insures some water circuation in the event of a malfunctioning thermostadt that jams closed and/or insures some circulation as the engine warms up before a correctly functioning "stadt" opens. I have had no problems whatsoever with leaks from this area with either the original "straight" hose or the more modern "accordian" type. Of course, in the event of leaks you can "half-open" any cap you use and run un-pressurized until you can attend to the leak. All you lose is the higher boiling point of the unpressurized system. Cap'n.... MORE
On the wrecked Datsun: some of the ignition systems have a black box on the inside of the car, passenger side footwell. My rusted out 78 has one. Check the Datsun 210 Yahoo group for what parts the Datsun guys are looking for. I remember that the shifter console was a hot item. Be sure not to lose the bolt/nut that holds the gearshift lever in. It is a special piece, available only at the dealer. I am looking at the radiator to see if it will fit in my MG when I put my Datsun A14/5spd in my... MORE
Willy, Don't but the adaptor. Instead find a spin on filter assembly from a 1275 spridget. Rese the base unit/spacer that the cannister assembly bolts to the block with and add the spin on filter head. You need the base/spacer unit so that the filter will clear the frame rail. Oil cooler is an option only useable for very hot weather driving and/or racing. Most likely the O-ring at the top of the cannister is the culprit. These are a pain to keep in place when trying to reassemble. Did you remove the old one? Did you use a... MORE
Bill... If it fits, you can use the 7lb. cap but boiling point will be lower with less pressure in/on the system. Assuming your temp gauge is accurate, this is pretty much irrelevant, though. What makes you think the cooling system is "weak", Bill? Inquiring minds...:) Cap'n. Bob (Ret'd) '60 Frog PilotRob@... 17452... MORE
Maybe your fluid contains moisture? Or perhaps it needs re-bleeding. In my experience it can take a few operations to settle down. I Always used to have real fun (not) until I spent a couple of bob on one of those pressure bleeding kits. Gunsons do one here in the U.K. You probably have similar Stateside "Roger Stinson" 17429... MORE
I have rebuilt the tandem master for the 65 Sprite, as well as the clutch slave. I placed the car on ramps to bleed the clutch. But now I get a variation when I depress the pedal. Sometimes it shifts perfectly, other times, I need to pump the pedal to build pressure to get it to shift. It is the solid line (no rubber hose) all the way to the slave. If it was air, wouldn't it need to be pumped all the time? So, list wisdom, please offer suggestions. Ed, I have a friggin book!!! Brad Fornal 17416... MORE
Hello all listers, And let me be the last to wish all of you a mechanically sound year (that goes for the spridget too). Does anyone have a clue as to why the midget (mk3) pulls to the left on acceleration and veer to the right on deceleration? I've recently replaced the brake pads on the rear wheels, but I can't see this influencing the drive characteristics. In the summer I rebuilt the engine, and now that it's run in I give it more welly, but I can't imagine the engine producing so much power that it torques the... MORE
Does this mean that I could use a crossflow rad in my 61 midget? The guy at the shop said there was a lot of trimming & fitting to do. Is this true, or is it a basic swap deal Alex '61 midget COFNCAR "Alex Volk" 17347... MORE
Happy New Year to all you classic car owners. Purely Classic Car Parts is entering the second year of trading. Coming soon is the new updated website with online catalogues complete with prices, you can still register with us at the current website or just send us an email to enquire about a part for your car. Once again thanks for all your support and lets hope this year brings more hot weather to enjoy those much loved British Classic Cars. Happy New Year. Jon Muirhead Proprietor Email: jon@... Web: www.purelyclassic.co.uk "Purely Classic" 17333... MORE
