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WEBER DCOE "air" screws They are not air screws. They are volume screws, the mixture for the idle circuit having been pre-set by your choice of idle (air/fuel combo) jet. 1.5 turns "out" is merely a starting point for setting. You may find your particular choice of idle jet runs best at only 1 turn out or even less. If you cannot find a setting which will work, you will have to change the idle jet for a less rich (weaker) one which may either consist of a smaller fuel aperature OR same fuel aperature with a larger air... MORE
Does anybody know about setting the (2) air screws on a Weber dcoe sidedraft carb on my '75 Midget 1500, it's running rich, i put in new plugs & wires, i aqquired the car with the carb. on it. the screws are 1 1/2 turn out. It has headers and has been de-smogged. It has a points distributer also. Also i took the spedo cable off because the neadle was 'hopping' and oiled it, now it doesn't work, any idea?? Thank you. "hdsteveg" 37228... MORE
Looks good http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4552016107&category=98064 Colin "Colin Dodds" 37210... MORE
The Organization Of Spridget Handymen in Transit got together yesterday to swap out Larry Macy's engine. Larry got a rebuilt (A wedding present? How thoughtful.) and it was about time to do the deed. Kevin and Rob Valentine, Phil Nase (?), Bill Gilroy and I showed up at Larry's. I understand that Frank Clarici had some problems on the way back from Carlisle so he couldn't make it. I'm sure Frank will fill us in. First we pulled the old engine and tranny, then Kevin and Larry timed the new cam and finished the reassembly. The rest of us... MORE
G'day all The MGB heat shield will work, after you cut it in half, but it might not be easy to find one that the owner will part with. They might prefer to sell the manifold, carbies, heat shield etc as a complete unit. Mini Cooper S had 1.5" SUs as an option, and their heat shields were actually two pieces with a bridge joining them that also held the return springs. You could use the appropriate side of this set-up if only you could find them! I can only supply them new, as a pair, for around $35... MORE
HI All, I have a question about the competition 1/2 ellipticals for my MKIII Midget. I installed them and the car now sits approx 2.5 inches taller. Anybody have any ideas? Is it the new springs? Will they settle over 4"? Let me know if anybody elese has had any luck with these. Also I am getting ready to list my house and I was wondering what a hardtop for a spridget should list for. I think I am going to sell that ans a pair of brand new HS2's (still in box)and a few other spridget parts laying... MORE
We should keep this going but you just KNOW what's gonna happen..... "I'm gonna complain to the moderator. HOW do I get off this list??? You guys aren't talking about Sprites and this is a car list. I'm gonna unsubscribe if you guys don't quit foolin' ar ound and start talking serious talk....like about cats or beer or sump'in like 'dat". Cap'n Bob Basic Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 37186... MORE
Wait until you get it apart before you make any decision. If you're lucky it may be just a clutch problem, like the center broke out of the disc. Or maybe the flywheel bolts sheared off; although it sounds like a broken trans input shaft, which isn't too terribly serious. You can rebuild yours, or possibly find a good used one for a few hundred dollars, plus $200 for a new clutch set and related parts. Or you can spend the big bucks for a Datsun 5- speed. If you go the Datsun route, be sure to get a... MORE
There is a poly-block that goes between intake manifold and carb prior to the heat shield/carb. And I recall there was (asbestos-type) insulation on the shield of my PO'd MGA's. I do not recall this on my later post-60/70 Spridgets or MGB's. Not on my Frog restored by PO, either. Of course, any Home Despot will carry something which can be used along wit h modern adhesives that will do the trick. Or heat reflective paint/coating. Beyond higher engine compartment temps in warmer weather which translate into higher induction air temps and gener ally less peppy performance under these... MORE
Now this has to be about as far as you can get from good tastes and an LBC! http://tanetane92.web.infoseek.co.jp/20050116tas2.html avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 37136... MORE
G'day guys With the current bid standing at $0.04 surely one of you wants this! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7974722892&fromMakeTrack=true avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 37113... MORE
Terry Hope you can make it since it will be a great day with even more cars than last year, also Stondon is a great venue (take a look at their web site for details and directions. DON'T TAKE ANY NOTICE OF THE WEATHER FORECAST THE SU ALWAYS SHINES ON OUR EVENTS. My reg is GFR 882D and it will probably be parked under the gazebo. How did you get on with the sports manifold, did it fit OK in the end and has it made a noticeable improvement? Best regards and see you on Sunday Dave "David Dixon"... MORE
Good day all, Not meaning to be Midgetist but anyone driving their LBCs to Le Mans this year? Those on the other side of the pond/down under are excused. I shall be there (hopefully with my 67 Mk IV) to celebrate the 40th and 45th anniversary of Sprite Class wins. For the benefit of those who didn't know: * In 1960 a Sprite with a 996 engine came 16th and won the 1000cc class. * In 1965 a Sprite with a 1293 engine came 12th and won the 1300cc class. Geri Wiltshire "G & J Swann-Price" 37105... MORE
Look out for the St. Albans MG Owners Club. They are usually there in great numbers, sporting yellow sweatshirts. Unfortunately I won't be there, but if you see any of them, say hello from me!! (they usually have a good camp site, as someone gets there early to secure one! Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) "May you be in Heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you're dead" mmbrock88@... 37109... MORE
Jim, Put in top gear, jack up one rear wheel and rotate back and forth by hand, how much free travel until resistance or a clunk? Look under and see if wheel moves very far before prop shaft starts to turn. Look at u joints to see if sloppy and hope that is where the extra play (read klunk) is coming from. Good luck Bob in San Diego "Robert D. Gardner" 37104... MORE
Loose or worn out rear shackle and/or spring U-Bolts. Pa "Paul Asgeirsson" 37103... MORE
The Midget & Sprite club (MASC) Cambridgeshire and London groups are staging a get together of all Sprites and Midgets on the 22nd May at the Stondon transport museum which is about 30 miles north of London (a couple of miles west of the A1). We plan to meet at the museum at 10 am (look for the MASC tent, banner and lots of Sprites and Midgets) and anyone with a Sprite or Midget is welcome to join us. Stondon transport museum is an interesting place in it's own right (take a look at their web site, also useful... MORE
But it might need a cut and polish. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9886&item=7974431043&rd=1 avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 37077... MORE
Two bolts in back accessed from within the car and two nuts holding studs in the front, accessed from under the car. "Jim" 37075... MORE
Seached the archives and no joy. I've managed to remove the two rear 1/4" bolts but haven't had any luck figuring out what holds the front of the rails in place. Any help appreciated, Thanks, Jim "James" 37072... MORE
Well actually Joe, you should know that everything is reversed in the Southern Hemisphere, so Down Under they are Bugeyes even with the wheel on the right. avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 37069... MORE
OK.... colour, labour, humour, Frogeye and now, "exhaust manifolds". Got it.... know what a "pumpkin" is in USA mechanical slang, Alan?? Guess! (1st two guesses don't count:). Cap'n Bob '6- :{) "Robert E. Shlafer" 37065... MORE
Frogeye's have the steering wheel on the right side, Bugeye's have the steering wheel on the wrong side. With a few minor exceptions around the world. Cheers, Bob in San Diego "Robert D. Gardner" 37067... MORE
Being in the majority does not make you right.. At one point it was accepted by most ppl that the world was flat, did that make those who thought it was a sphere wrong? Its a Frogeye! Stewart "Ford Prefect" 37060... MORE
Okay, okay. Mk 1 Sprites with the steering wheel on the right are Frogeyes; steering on the left are Bugeyes. All MK 11 and later are Cheese Boxes. "joe blxfstz" 37061... MORE
