Wow, I wonder if I could get a 6 speed into a Sprite. Forget 5 speed Toyotas and Sierras. Michael Dwyer Andy Webster <a_d_webster@...> Sent by:...
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Well Quaife do a six speed sequential kit for the sierra box if you want a challenge :) ... From: dwyermj@... To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Marcus, I can't explain what the numbers mean, but I can confirm that similar numbers are behind the chassis plate of my 1969 Mk III midget, YGGN4 963. My...
... awesome Bruce. ... Thanks for the kind words. Sorry for not writing, the time I wasn't racing was spent blind drunk in seedy bars trying to chat up young ...
To All Sprite Club Members based in Sydney. I am intending to help out the guys with the club magazine by contributing a section on members and there cars. ...
Just an update on the saga of the SU carbs. Looks like Biff was right! I talked to the SU guy here in Melb who was giving me a lot of free advice (John Cheal...
Hi Bruce, Bob Rowntree said a great result in the statesand wants to hear more. Also wants to know if you are running the Festival of Speed August 20/21 at...
Thanks Denis, I will happily talk for hours about the trip, it was fantastic. The Americans showed us such a good time, the tracks were terrific & it sure ...
Bruce , can you ring Bob on 97713130 after 7pm monday to friday he would like to talk to you. ... From: Bruce Miles To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hi Can anyone direct me to a piston ring manufacturer who might be able to sell me some oversize (Thickness) top piston rings for a 1275cc MG with +.040"...
Hi all Can anyone suggest where a bloke should go looking for a pair of second hand 45 side draft Webers? (No, they're not for my 1275). cheers Mike Allen ...
Given the price of webers these days you better take your cheque book. You could try looking at 70's Toyota Celicas - they were often modified with a yamaha...
Anybody out there have a late model steel bonnet in good condition that they want to sell ? I am sure that Colin will be able to help, but I am interested if...
John, I have to ask "why". Do you have a particular preference for thicker rings, or are you trying to save some worn out pistons? And if it's the latter, if...
You could try me! Colin ... From: "Mike Allen" <kimolosgroup@...> To: <spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 6:20 AM Subject:...
It doesn't look that bad Bruce. In fact, the car looks very nice. I do like the yellow stripe and the screen is great. Yes I can. avagoodday Colin ... From:...
Colin Yes I am trying to save a worn out piston. My guess is that the bores are worn as well. My options are go to +.060" pistons or sleeve the block. Right...
G'day again John If the bores are worn, then they will have a lip at the top where the piston ring stops and changes direction. You MUST remove that lip, else...
Try Bill Freame at Australian Precision Engine Parts in Bayswater in Melbourne Owen Crombie...
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Aren't they great?! I'll have to dig out some of my photos from the '50s at Fishermen's Bend, Albert Park, Templestowe and Phillip Island. I loved the old...
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G'day Don Black Jack's Brabham sports car has been restored and runs occasionally in HSRCA Historic Races. I know, as he is in the same class as my...
This advertisement missed the July edition of 'Sprite Torque', the magazine of The Sprite Car Club of Australia -(OK, I slipped up!) To minimise the wait until...
Hi Bruce, Great job of showing the US of A guys how to drive. Sounds like you are planning to go even quicker and a spare guard and door will give you...
Thanks Colin for the pic's. Loved the old shots of Warick Farm and Amaroo Park, sure bought back plenty memories of the great days spent at these venues. ...
Anyone know this bugeye ? Interesting combination of parts in that it is said to be a 1961, but has the early 9 dot windscreen and the later sliding screen...
If you look closely Bruce (and welcome back, by the way), it's actually not a 9-stud windscreen. They have pillars that are square in cross section. This one...
Anyone interested in a spin on oil filter adapter for an A series engine? I have a Mocal unit for sale, unused. Price $45 (includes postage anywhere in...
