Thanks Shaun, I will call some time I have been going it alone with this restro and am learning as I go.I have not joined any club yet as I am not far enough...
Hi all, For some time our Mk 3 Sprite (1098cc) has been blowing smoke, mainly after idling or running hard on hot days. I did a compression test and found all...
G'day Keith. Here's my two cents worth. The clips on the cotters aren't necessary, but you can fit them for peace of mind if you want to. I have heaps spare...
Colin@SpriteParts
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Jun 1, 2003 9:41 pm
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I hope this link clears up a few issues for us all... http://www.justbrits.com/pozi/pozidriv.html John...
G'day all I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I have to ask who would think an Arkley Sprite is beautiful. Click here ...
Colin@SpriteParts
colin@...
Jun 2, 2003 8:43 am
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Hi Col, I'm afraid, like many things in life, when it comes to an Arkly - beauty is in the eye of the beerholder...... Chris ... From: "Colin@SpriteParts"...
Thank God it's in the US and not here! I think the current $19.66 bid just about hits the nail on the head. Peter Daley ... From: Colin@SpriteParts To:...
or Scotch-holder or Ouzo-holder or .......... ... From: "Chris Dimmock" <cd3000@...> To: <spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003...
Colin@SpriteParts
colin@...
Jun 2, 2003 10:53 am
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Hi Colin, Thank you for your very detailed response. I will leave out the clips on the cotters and fit the stepped washer under the springs. I will also check...
G'day Keith Yes, it is possible that: the reason the car was blowing smoke is that oil has been dragged though the inlet manifold and burnt in the combustion...
Colin@SpriteParts
colin@...
Jun 2, 2003 11:17 am
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Yep see the point, the filters are certainly not that bad. And yes it would be good to have a few more horses. Regards Keith ... From: Colin@SpriteParts To:...
Colin, As at least one of our members has an Arkely SS, I guess somebody must. Keven Sly picked up his for a song, a couple of years ago. Progress on restoring...
Not to worry -- I found it after all. I wouldn't see myself buying based on one front end photo. A few more shots would have been interesting to see. I note...
There are more photos available, you need to click on the more info button. It just doesn't look good from any angle anyway. ... From: Paul Carson...
Grant.Lucas@...
Jun 3, 2003 12:44 am
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Thanks Grant. I clicked on the more info. button, but it only dropped to the bottom of the page, giving a description of the, err..... "car". I'll have...
Hi gang, Interesting Mk 1 on the Carsonline website under "Austin Healey". Toyota 4AGE 1600 Fuel Injected Twin Cam, 100 Kw/130HP. A few other Sprites there as...
The Arkley was never a pretty car, and yes, it probably was the invent of a drug affected mind with half an eye on a Morgan, and half an eye on a 7. Tell you...
C, It's probably still there! Peter D ... From: haeley1969 To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 2:10 PM Subject: [spridgets-aus]...
Hey there.... What a nice supprise, seeing the rear end of my car staring at me when i opened the mail.... thanx again :) :) Jason, owner of "Casually Sane" ...
Hi Jason, See I told you I'd put it on the front cover one day, it's just only taken me almost 12 months to do so. Cheers, Eriks. ... From: "Jason Barone"...
Bearing questions seem to be popping up on the lists. I converted one side to Timken rollers as a solution to a hub wobble problem that I could not solve by...
G'day all I thought the following note was worthy of publication. avagoodday Colin I nearly set my MGB on fire last Sunday night (26th May). I put a battery...
Colin@SpriteParts
colin@...
Jun 3, 2003 10:36 pm
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I have Pertronix ignition system fitted to my Mark III Midget. It has been in the car for five years, is a great system, and means no more messing around with...
DO NOT.......DO NOT........DO NOT........ Leave a battery charger on overnight, unattended !! Many of the cheap battery chargers, in any case, are of the...
Hi Jack, The sensor may be a Hall Effect device, or a magnet and coil arrangement. There a few different types of trigger mechanism, including optical, etc. If...
Ohh.......here we go again ! ... Jeff Boatright <jboatri@...> wrote: Bearing questions seem to be popping up on the lists. I converted one side to Timken...
Jeff; We have had many discussions on the differences between the use of angular contact ball bearings, as used originally in Spridgets, and the use of any ...
Steve Koen
stevekoen@...
Jun 4, 2003 11:03 am
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Paul & Colin, Thanks for the ifno. I've filed a copy away. Jack....
Steve, Thanks for the detailed opinion, which is based on a lot more experience and thought than what I bring to the table. I appreciate your taking the time...
