Hello all, More out of curiosity than anything else, but why does my speedo needle bounce around? Its not crazy, it just doesn't settle after 40mph. I fited...
G'day Patrick It might be a new cable, but have you fitted it correctly? It should go from the back of the speedo down alongside the steering column, and...
I suggest you check the connection at both ends, especially at the gear box- The plastic attachment on the gear box can become worn and the cable works its way...
Alan Barnard
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May 4, 2009 9:48 am
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Patrick, The bouncing pointer that you are referring to is most likely the hair spring tension needs adjusting and a general service due on the speedo. I work...
Gloss gets my vote, Murray. avagoodday Colin www.Spriteparts.com.au ... From: murray.duff To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 9:23...
Reminder from: spridgets-aus Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spridgets-aus/cal SCCA Monthly Meeting Tuesday May 12, 2009 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (This...
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May 10, 2009 9:26 am
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G'day all Have a look at some of these engines! http://www.moyermade.com avagoodday Colin www.SpriteParts.com.au [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Does anyone have for sale or know where I can purchase the alloy (usually vinyl covered) cockpit trim that is mounted behind the doors and in front or the rear...
Hi GDU (Gents Down Under), Mike from the States here. Looking for any information regarding web resources for replacement carpet and convertible tops. Any...
Miller, Michael
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May 12, 2009 1:54 pm
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Still working on my 1098 rebuild. Now the engine rear endplate won't fit. It seems to be related to my new oil pump being a little larger than the older one I...
G'day Greg The oil pumps are designed for Mini engines, not Sprite engines. Both cars originally used the same oil pump, but the design changed quite a few...
G'Day Greg. My Dad built my bugeye motor and had a problem with the oil pump. the backplate would not go one as there were 2 'bumpy bits' on the pump which ...
Ross Reichardt
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May 18, 2009 12:49 am
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Thanks Colin Just to clarify.... By grind down, you mean reduce the radius of the pump at those two points?? Greg...
G'day All The LBC content is that this was sung when the cars were new, OK? It's an amazing film clip, with captions. You'll love it. avagoodday Colin ...
Email to: \00ABPrefName\00BB \00ABFamilyName\00BBG'day All As you probably know, there were quite a few Sprite Car Club members who competed at the recent...
An interesting read from the organizers point of view. I don't think it is a good idea though to recommend towing eyes that would not comply with the CAMS...
G'day David, and thanks for your input. Please tell me in what way a seat belt strap doesn't comply with the Manual. That's not a rhetorical comment - I have...
G'day guys We recently rebuilt a 1380cc race engine for a customer, ran it in and tuned it on a well known and reputable engine dyno, and achieved quite...
Hi Colin, The cams site was down when I wrote my original reply and I was going from memory. Now that it is back up the wording is different to what I...
Hi Colin Could you please forward me the web site, it didn't appear on my email. Thanks GB Gordon Boyce Advanced Skills Lecturer II Automotive TAFE SA Croydon...
G'day Gordon It's under my name at the bottom of the email www.SpriteParts.com.au avagoodday Colin ... From: Gordon Boyce To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com ...
Hi, question on which brake fluid we should be using in Sprites for track days. What do people suggest using the DOT 4 or the DOT 5 or another? This is a...
G'day Wazza You might have already made the decision without realising it. The only Dot 5 fluid I know of is synthetic, silicon based and not mineral based....
Hi Wazz you are right to think about your brake fluid, but the better question is when did you last change it ? Fresh DOT 4 fluid will have a minimum boiling...
Hey Colin, On a topic related to old fuel, what is the best solution for the fuel tank when the car is stored for a long time (a year or two)? To reduce, or...
G'day Paul Condensation in the tank ie: water) will go to the bottom and cause rust. However, there will be much less condensation in a full tank of fuel....
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