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From: Robert D. Gardner [mailto: rdgard@... ] Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2004 6:42 PM To: midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [midgetsprite] Harbor freight tools, country of origin NLBC Duncan & Don, Which welder did you buy, how much and how do you like it? Mig? I found out the welding helmet does not work for Oxy-Acetaline. I guess it needs the "flash". the guy in the store put it on me and pulled out a bic lighter and put it in front of my face and I heard him light it but I did not see him light it. It went... MORE
Hi, Duncan... I get your meaning but the flanges to the assemblies wherein the new u-joints reside are not new...nor are they particularly light-weight, but I understand where you are coming from. See my recent response to Jim C's current post to me on the subject. I myself do not know whether these assemblies are balanced when they leave the factory or to what extent. I keep hoping someone out there will know! :) I myself, would keep the flanges on both ends "lined up" in terms of how I found them, unless I could conceive of a reason... MORE
Duncan & Don, Which welder did you buy, how much and how do you like it? Mig? I found out the welding helmet does not work for Oxy-Acetaline. I guess it needs the "flash". the guy in the store put it on me and pulled out a bic lighter and put it in front of my face and I heard him light it but I did not see him light it. It went dark before I could even see the spark of the flint. Bob in San Diego "Robert D. Gardner" 28757... MORE
I am working today on building new side curtains for my 62 Sprite and that makes me glad to know that all this work will at least give me an advantage of lighter weight rather than the weather proof advantage of roll ups. It was a real bear to get good bevels cut on the replacement sliding "windows". Nelson "Nelson Wittstock" 28687... MORE
I am removing the roll up window mechanisms and 1/4 lights from a 72 Midget for a project I am working on and discovered just how heavy they are . . . a whopping 39 lbs each. Stripped except for the lock mechanism only 14 lbs each. Fifty less pounds for the engine to push around . . . and elbow room. Don "Don May" 28686... MORE
G'day guys. No argument - helicoil (or whatever) the holes. Two good reasons. 1.. One of the shock holes has a steel sleeve (that has already been mentioned) and the shock can be too weak to mount properly of you have 1/2" holes. 2.. A properly executed helicoiled hole is stronger than original. Firstly, the bolt now screws into a stainless steel helicoil, not a mild steel plate. And secondly, the securing thread is the helicoil, now probably 7/16" not the original 3/8", and the larger diameter thread takes more load. Next to my workshop is a guy who... MORE
Surely sounds like something is causing incomplete clutch release. Since it sounds like everything hydraulic is okay, and you're actually pushing the release bearing far enough, them some possibilities could be: a broken or damaged release brg. These usually last well, but it is possible to break the carbon piece. Possibly the pressure plate has some broken or bent fingers, or is not bolted up straight or tight. The pilot bush could be binding or damaged, the trans input shaft could be bent or burred up. The flywheel could be warped. There could also be a foreign object, say... MORE
the clue was in a previous post, it's all soldered together empty *then* filled with the magic fluid; so the tube will be fed through the housing, then the bulb soldered on. You just need to find a source of the right size tube, a scrap bulb and head and solder it all together. (don't forget to put the protection 'spring' over the tube before you do the soldering - just imagine how you'd feel if you had to re-do it all!) David 28639... MORE
That's odd, because I have removed the guage, cappiliary tube and bulb complete, from my cars on more that one occasion. The bulb just fits through the hole in the firewall (after removing the rubber gromet). Guy "Guy Weller" 28634... MORE
The capilary type temperature gauge is filled with technical ether used to be available from a chemist (drug store!) (may be able to use acetone of swift start - rapid start the calibration may be out but should be able to get boiling point correct) the assembly is soldered together empty a +-1mm hole is driled in the botom of the bulb and the ether injected into the bulb leaving a small amount of air in the system a tapered brass pin (available from clock makers) is then driven into the hole to seal it then imerse the buld... MORE
All Thanks for the advise. No matter what the tube contains, most of the ones I come across have the tube cut off. So I would need to replace the whole thing. If this whole thing is a sealed unit, I wonder how they even attach a new tube assembly? You can't get the bulb "coolant sensor" through the gague housing? Just wonder how they do it?? Thanks again Mike mk2sprite@... 28610... MORE
From: robbatley [mailto: robbatley@... ] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 10:28 AM To: midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com Subject: [midgetsprite] Re: Dual gauge The capilary type temperature gauge is filled with technical ether used to be available from a chemist (drug store!) (may be able to use acetone of swift start - rapid start the calibration may be out but should be able to get boiling point correct) the assembly is soldered together empty a +-1mm hole is driled in the botom of the bulb and the ether injected into the bulb leaving a small amount of air in the system a tapered... MORE
So.... If a DFPO had stripped all 3 front shock mounting holes, drilled and tapped them to 1/2", and drilled out the shock holes to match, (and you need to replace the shocks otherwise) would you.... a) Replace the shocks and drill the replacements? (there are good reasons to NOT do this, shock-wise) b) Heli-coil (or whatever brand) the holes in the frame back to 3/8"? Is that safe? c) Do it right by welding in new plates? (we'd rather not go that far into the project at this time) Suggestions welcome. Thanks Peter C. "Peter C." 28615... MORE
I forgot to add, if you're not too bothered about originality, you can get ones that use an electric temperature sensor; these are more convenient if you need to remove the gauge from the dash, or the sender from the head or radiator. The original ones are usually ok if left in place - I only had to change mine because I needed to get the dashboard out, and the sensor bulb wouldn't unscrew from the head. Regards David "David Jacobs" 28589... MORE
Roger I have a 65 and a 66 Sprite (both MKIII Sprites) the 66 had no cowl when I acquired her (she had an aftermarket leather cloth thing instead) I fitted a new cowl and painted it black in line with Horler's bible. I have just checked my 65 ( which is a basket case I am rebuilding) and to my surprise it has a red cowl. I even scratched some paint off (hell it will need a respray anyway) and can find no layer of black between the red and bare metal, so you may well be correct.... MORE
OK, Ed, The reason I used the word assumption was to indicate exactly that. It was an ASSumption, and I am well aware of what that implies. The point is that even allowing for this, and for some likely inaccuracies in the data provided by Mr. Clausanger the estimated production does come out at least in the correct sort of time frame for my car - 3 weeks before first registration - which is a documented date. That's good enough for me as I am not really that bothered where precisely in the time/space continuum the thing first turned... MORE
G'day Alan Thanks for the dinner invitation. Here's a genuine Oz recipe for you. avagoodday Colin ROAST PUMPKIN AND RICOTTA PARCELS 500gms PUMPKIN DICED INTO ABOUT 1/2 CM CUBES 150gms FRESH RICOTTA CHEESE 35GMS TOASTED PINE NUTS 1 ONION FINELY DICED 1T CRUSED GARLIC 3 SPRIGS OF THYME (STRIP THE LEAVES AWAY AND DISCARD THE STALK) 1 SPRIG OF ROSEMARY (STRIPPED AND FINELY CHOPPED) 2 SHEETS OF BUTTER PUFF PASTRY SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE 1 EGG WHISKED ( TO BRUSH OVER FINISHED PARCELS ) SAUTE ONIONS, GARLIC AND YOUR HERBS IN A SMALL FRYPAN THEN ADD IN THE... MORE
The non car-related posts. Like the puns the other day. The technical stuff is great, I save what relates to my Midget, but the other stuff makes for light reading. Great for forwarding to non-lisrers as well. SO KEEP THEM COMING!! Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) "May you be in Heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you're dead" mmbrock88@... 28556... MORE
Castor Oil & Castrol (Castrol R) Got to admit, Dave, I've no clue 'cause I do not know whether the "early" Castrol Oils I grew up with in the late 50's & early 60's were vegetable oil or petroleum based, though I believe it was the later. And the Castrol's before that??? Castrol "R"....formulated for high rpm higher pressure, anti-foam, "racing" oil I would think but here again, not familiar the specific base or formula. But I bet Chuck Christ might know a little about the early Castrol Oils considering his Dad was in racing during Castrol's early days... MORE
Both my certificates came with an exact date (maybe it is different for exported cars) although the 66 Sprite was down as an MKIV (not MK III as it should have been) when I phoned them a corrected certificate arrived in a couple of days. Both my Sprites were listed as having red interior trim when built but both had black when I got them. According to Horler red and black were options for the body colours but I find it hard to believe that coincidentally both cars had owners who decided to go to the trouble and expense... MORE
I decided I was bulletproof against the cold and refitted the head and all that stuff and the car started! How about that!!! That 45dcoe is giving me a flat spot the size of Grand Canyon! Always had one, but it seems worse now. Cam + cold I guess. I will chart the numbers and ask around. They came from Vizard's second book. Now I can bundle up (old farts don't like it at 50 degrees ABOVE zero) and drive it. I even have a scuba head thingy if I get too cold. Too funny! Maybe I'll glue a... MORE
Hi all, Ok my subject heading does sound a tad dodgy, but it refers to the hard/soft tops. Since i have only recently bought the car, I have noticed that when i go out to start it there is a hell of a lot of condensation present inside the car with the hard top on. I had decided at the weekend to try the soft top mechanism to ensure it worked. So i removed the hard top and replaced ity with the soft top. Now the soft top definately has a tear below one of the side windows, but... MORE
Lessee! Normally a car will fog up on the inside if pretty much air tight and the driver leaves a warmed interior, closes the the car door and leaves it in cold wx for a while. Or, the car is warm inside after use in the above circumstances and the carpets (floors) are wet. Or the car is left overnight on a humid cool night under the stars with the windows pretty much open. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 28452... MORE
Guess y'all must not believe in convertible tops. Let me ask another way.....I want to install a gun rack in my back window. Are there any soft tops made of sufficient quality to support this VERY important modification? What top would you suggest? If I want to install the gun rack myself, can I also install the top? Paul '73 "dfwip" 28417... MORE
Better late than never. I just opened my Charcoal canister and have been able to get to the charcoal. After you screw off the bottom look around the threaded edge on the canister body, at fist it just looks like a threaded edge but on close inspection you will see about four slits located around the edge about 1/16" high by about a 3/8" wide. The edge of the round plastic retaining plate, the one with the three plastic bars has protrusions around its edge that snap into these slits. Use a screwdriver blade to push them in working... MORE
