Hi Mark Only the 1275cc engined cars (Mk III Midget or Mk IV Sprite) had oil coolers fitted as standard. Yours has been added later by an enthusiastic owner. ...
I am trying to collect Healey Club grille badges from the clubs from around the world. Do not have any from your country and would like to purchase as many ...
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Jul 1, 2002 4:46 pm
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Hi Bob, The Sprite Car Club of Australia (SCCA) produced a numbered limited edition grille badge. They were of a very distinctive design by Eriks Skinkis and...
by Terry Horler. I have acquired a small quantity of these books. Given the recent interest on the site, you would all know that they are the best guide...
Dear all, Completely new to the list although was a member a few years ago when I lived in New Zealand. I even helped someone with a brake line question having...
David Wyllie
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Jul 4, 2002 2:55 pm
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Dear all, Completely new to the list although was a member a few years ago when I lived in New Zealand. I even helped someone with a brake line question having...
David Wyllie
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Jul 4, 2002 3:00 pm
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Hi My name is Bruce and looking at buying a 1971 MG Midget - dismantled, supposedly complete except for engine. May be dumb question but .......... how likely...
Hi Bruce The going rate for a complete engine, in need of reconditioning, is $1200. I have two left. A complete car less engine could be worth anything from...
Does anyone know the procedure necessary to convert a Mk3 Sprite to use a Celica split case 5 speed gearbox? Any info would be appreciated. [Non-text portions...
ROBYN HOLLANDS
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Jul 5, 2002 9:10 am
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Hi Robyn Only my personal opinion, but the correct procedure is that you don't do it! What's the problem with the original gearbox that you are tying to fix? ...
Hi Robyn, Why fit a Celica gearbox?. A good 1275 cc Sprite engine with an original gearbox will not only need a smaller rear vision mirror to see the Celicas...
Robyn I have a MK3 Sprite with a Celica 5 Speed mated to a 1600 X-FLOW and I would recommend the Celica Box over the sprite box 5TH gear and synchro make it a...
I almost forgot to send out this reminder... If anyone has anything they would like to advertise for sale or a wanted in the next issue of Sprite Torque can...
There's some information at the British Midget and Sprite Club web-site about fitting Datsun, Toyota and Ford 5-speed boxes. The article can be found at...
Dear all, Completely new to the list although was a member a few years ago when I lived in New Zealand. I even helped someone with a brake line question having...
David Wyllie
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Jul 7, 2002 7:32 pm
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Eeiks, Wanted 40 or 45mm Webber Carburettor with or without a manifold to suit Sprite or Midget Contact Greg Ryan 95908998 Home or 0413086484 Work Greg R. ... ...
Ryan, Greg (Redfern)
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Jul 8, 2002 1:39 am
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Hi Eriks Thanks for the reminder. Can you please run this ad, on my letterhead, with the pictures attached? thanks Colin FOR SALE - Mk IIIA Sprite. This Sprite...
Hi Anthony, Thanks for your tips for fitting a Celica gearbox. I think I'll give it a miss for a year or two. In the meantime someone may find a simpler method...
Hi guys. Remember the questions and comments about speedo's with readings in kph rather than mph? Well, I bought one of those "Original Sprite & Midget" books...
Stephen Koen
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Jul 8, 2002 12:48 pm
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I wish I had the cash at the moment. I'll see if you still have it in 6 months time. I'll bet you don't! ... From: "Colin Dodds" <cdodds@...> To:...
Rohan Williams
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Jul 9, 2002 3:15 am
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Rohan, yours was one of 5 emails. I won't have it in 6 hours, let alone 6 months! Lt me know when you are ready to buy, and I will see if I can come up with...
Dear All.. Hi - joined the group a few weeks back just to keep in touch with the Sprites.. I love them but, sadly at 6'5", driving them was a bit inconvenient...
Hello Golden years collectable Cards at Darling Harbour 9281 0397 has a couple of sprite/midget card sets for sale (7 cards per set $18 I think, Framed for ...
Hello fellow Sprite owners, Although not much of a contributor, I have learned heaps by subscribing to this group. Sadly I am returning to the UK in the next...
Thanks Pete, Quote I have at the moment is $2300NZ from www.Transinternational.co.uk but that does not include 1. Insurance $125NZ (approx), 2. Customs Duty...
David Wyllie
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Jul 10, 2002 12:55 pm
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Hi,and hoping someone can help, I've just taken delivery of an MG Midget, but I'm having a little trouble working out exactly what model it is, the...
Hi Alexis If you can get any information from the ID plate it would help identification. The plate can be under the carbies if English built or on the firewall...
Gordon Boyce
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Jul 11, 2002 7:29 am
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Hi Alexis If it's a 1969 model, it should have a 1275cc engine. No Sprite or Midget was ever built with wind up windows and no quarter vents! Something...
