Brains trust, My MG Midget has a tuned engine and I have become aware that the rear end seems to move around under hard acceleration. I also get axle tramp ...
G'day Dave The free solution is to drive slower, but that's not so much fun. Grab about six hose clamps, and clamp the spring leaves approx half way between...
Thanks Colin, I was thinking of much more complicated and expensive solutions. I will give this a go and report back as you suggest. Regards David G'day Dave ...
Fear not, David, I can offer you much more expensive solutions if you prefer them. ... From: David Baigent To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
My Tiger had a floppy arse too I think the stepping sideways was caused by a weak spring 2 new springs fixed it Tigers have 6 straps per spring I'm still...
Colin I read with interest the information you were able to give on cars history. Could you tell me anything about my Bugeye? According to the ID plate the car...
Troy The 22 year old shocks are Spax gas adjustable telescopic units which I have put new bushes on. There does not appear to be anything wrong with them, but...
David, I know that strictly speaking this is an Abingdon product biased forum but you've got me going all misty eyed now with the mention of the Triumph...Was...
Ian, It was a 1972 Mk11 in French blue. The mechanical fuel injection set up was a concern to lots of people but my father was the quality manager at Rolls ...
Roomy and comfortable for what, David? Curious minds need to know. ... From: David Baigent To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 6:45...
Memories..... when I was growing up my Dad had a '69 Mk1 Triumph 2500 PI in Hayman Blue. They were the BMW 5 series of the day. Fast. compact. stylish. A great...
Ross Reichardt
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Jul 2, 2009 11:02 pm
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Those big old Triumph saloons had some style with the black vinyl roofs, big 5 spoke alloys and loads of tinted glass and chrome, nice interiors with real wood...
David, I agree, a good one, and there were not many, was a whole lot of car at the time. What I find particularly amusing if not alarming is the fact that the...
Oh yeah, we had problems alright. but I do think the Lucas PI system was good and certainly ahead of its time. Our Jag driving neighbours would snigger at the...
Ross Reichardt
ross@...
Jul 3, 2009 3:05 am
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I assume that you already have a picture in your head of what may have been the reason behind my roomy and comfortable comment. You are correct. Back to the...
G'day David Having only owned a Sprite at the same tender age, I don't understand the need for room and comfort. It's much roomier outdoors, a nice rug makes...
It rains a lot in England ! From: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Colin Dodds Sent: Friday, 3 July 2009 5:24...
And muddy rugs are hard to clean. ... From: David Baigent To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 5:29 PM Subject: RE: [spridgets-aus]...
Colin Why do you think I moved to Sydney? That's right, there are plenty of dry cleaners here! How did we get so far off the subject? One last tale about my...
I was having trouble fitting the valve collets and the valve seals (the tiny O rings) when it struck me why! The valves I am using only have a single, narrow...
G'day Greg BMC changed from valves with wide rectangular collets to the narrow semicircular collets around 1966. The collets have to fit the valves. Sounds...
Want the ultimate in cred for your transporter - be the envy of all at the next race meeting or concours 1963 BMC Competitions Department transporter by...
Thanks Bruce, interesting links. Of the two training buses that came out to Australia, one of them came up for sale about 12 months ago near Newcastle and I...
Hi, a quick remainder that the SCCA Christmas in July Drive is on this Sunday the 12th July. Where to: Dormie House, Arthur St, Moss Vale (new location) Meet:...
Sure Mike, I've got three different types, but not Quaiffe. avagoodday Colin www.SpriteParts.com.au ... From: kimolosgroup To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com ...
There is a guy in New Zealand that sells them. Do a search on google, Beckers1330 ... From: kimolosgroup To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July...
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