Greetings, some questions if i may... I have released the pinch bolt, and removed the steering column from the pinion. I believe there is meant to be a felt...
G'day Andy There is/was a simple (and innefective) felt seal under the plastic cap. The cap just pushes on/off, doesn't screw on/off. As mentioned, the felt...
I've recently purchased a 1970 Red MG Midget. However, i was driving it the other day and managed to get it stuck in first gear & it was a long, slow and...
Jarrad, I have heard of this happening before - the person who fixed it was talking about spring loaded ball bearings & going beyond the appropriate point, ...
G'day Jarrad "Stuck in 1st" is a common problem with Sprite and Midget gearboxes, and a consequence of worn components and excessive free-play inside the box....
Jarrad I had this happen a few years back, and the advice I received was to get rough with it. Without using the clutch, I accelerated then pulled hard on the...
Hi all, You wouldnt beleive it... we tried Mike's suggestions and it worked! Thanks for your help everyone, saved us alot of time and money! Thankyou for all...
Clive, If it's still ok to borrow your car trailer, can you contact me on ashill@... please, so that we may be able to discuss. Thanks Alan Hill ......
Alan Hill
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Dec 5, 2006 10:38 am
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What is the best band and biggest size of race seat to fit in a Mk3 Sprite? Wazz [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
G'day Wazza I can't answer your question, but should alert you to an issue with regard to race seats. Most if not all of them come with slides or runners so...
Another alternative is to remove all the adjustment mechanism and fit the seat to the floor directly. This elliminates any adjustment and also elliminates any...
If anyone has a single axle Sprite trailer for sale please let me know at ortonp@.... Thanks, Paul Orton. ... ashill@... please, so that we may be able...
Have just finished up-dating the entries on the above 2 cars on the website, which may be of interest. Cheers, Martin [Non-text portions of this message have...
MARTIN INGALL
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Dec 6, 2006 10:22 pm
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With the appropriate reinforcing plates, and utilising the appropriate bolts, as required. See Clause 9, Schedule C of the CAMS Manual). David H. ... From:...
David Healy
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Dec 6, 2006 11:06 pm
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hi Waza i have been doing a bit of research on this myself. FYI There is a guy on ebay selling these cool seats that should fit a sprite nicely,they are a...
Yep, the lower the better I can have the seat as I won't need the adjustment as it will be at maximum reach anyway. As there is a limited width between tunnel...
I've just added an album with half a dozen (thats 6 in metric )photos of the Bugeyes that were racing at the Tasman Revival Meeting at Eastern Creek...
Hi Wazza, I've got a couple of SAAS seats in my Mk III that work fine. They are the entry level model since all the other SAAS seats are too big for the...
Wazza, Roll bar height for you will be around 2 meters high, ask the supliers if they have any first floor seats. Cheers BP ... From: Wicked Wazza To:...
I am fitting a momentary switch on the dash of my bugeye in place of the central horn button but all my attempts at wiring it result in fuse blowing. I know I...
G'day Alan Have you take power from the fust to the switch? If so, that could be your problem. The power goes from the fuse to the horn, then horn to switch,...
Hello All, I am dismantling my shed and extending the house and need to get rid of a few things. I have a Sprite boot lid and luggage rack for anyone who is...
Thanks Colin, at last I now have a working horn. I have been able to dismiss the gentleman who has been walking in front of me with a red flag hence adding to...
Glad I could help Alan ... From: symonds_alan To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 11:44 AM Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re. horn...
Has anyone else noticed the coincidental fires in locations where the Sprite Club has previously visited? I table the following "evidence", for your...
Further to my message yesterday about the Tassie fires, check out this photo. http://www.rallysportmag.com.au/home/images/stories/1December2006/ScamanderF ...