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  1. JimLaney

    1098 stuck lifters problems

    Engine from my MK III was disassembled 15 years ago when crank bearings, pistons and rings, valves springs retainers and clips were replaces. Looks like cam bearings and lifters were replaced. Block and head were individually taped and then all was left to sit for 15 years. Lifters are now...
    • JimLaney
    • Thread
    • engine lifters rust sprite
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Spridgets
  2. L

    Distributor Timing

    OK folks a true novice here. Distributor popped out of the block as it had not been properly tightened by the previous owner I suppose. I cleaned it and replaced the points & condenser. Now I need to put it back in and lock it down. I need very simple instructions on how to do this. Pictures...
    • ltcrainman
    • Thread
    • distributor mk iv spridget sprite timing
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Spridgets
  3. M

    Advice of Bugeye buy and use

    Hello all... newbie here. We have been thinking of buying a micro / mini / tiny car for use in our business for a couple years now and are about ready to pull the trigger... was looking at Midgets when I spotted a Bugeye... both my wife and I both agree... that's our car! So we're getting...
  4. B

    For Sale 1959 Austin Healey, Bugeye Sprite with 74k Miles Price Drop- NEED TO SELL

    Selling my 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite restomod. Car has no rust, a clean Florida title and has been garage kept. It has been fully restored over an eight year period. I have all of the receipts for the build. Looking to sell, need to free up some garage space. Make me an offer. 10K obo...
  5. C

    Windshield Installation problems

    So far so good. Got the old posts off with very careful drilling and re- tapping the old screws. Got the new glass in. Got the posts remounted and now I'm stuck. The main gasket between windshield and body just seems to be too much. I don't think I can compress it that much. To make matters...
  6. C

    Sprint Windshield Instalation

    So far so good. Got the old posts off with very careful drilling and re- tapping the old screws. Got the new glass in. Got the posts remounted and now I'm stuck. The main gasket between windshield and body just seems to be too much. I don't think I can compress it that much. Any thoughts?
    • chris57
    • Thread
    • 1964 sprite windshield
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Spridgets
  7. JimLaney

    First Timer

    I'm Jim Laney living just south of Huntsville, AL. In the mid 60's I owned and drove a MK II AH Sprite in Germany. Hit by a wave of restoration/refurb lust, I found locally a pair of sprites. Bought 2 AH Sprites sight unseen. One is a 66 MK IV and the other is a 67 MK IV (I think)[wrong, know...
  8. NullReturned

    1968 Sprite MKIV Lights/Electrical

    Hi Everyone! I'm new to the forum, and I've just purchased my first Classic. It's a 1968 Sprite MKIV (HAN9) and I'm trying to sure up some things before really considering it ready to drive around. One of my major concerns is the lighting. Here is the situation: When I flip the light...
  9. NullReturned

    1968 Sprite MKIV Lights/Electrical

    Hi Everyone! I'm new to the forum, and I've just purchased my first Classic. It's a 1968 Sprite MKIV (HAN9) and I'm trying to sure up some things before really considering ready to drive around. One of my major concerns is the lighting. Here is the situation: When I flip the light switch...
  10. S

    New old guy from NE Pennsylvania

    I'm the proud owner of a '61 Bugeye Sprite. Purchased in 2009, it's a little car I've wanted since my teenage years. I am a compulsive tinkerer and improver(?)....and my Bugeye has been my current laboratory. It now has a '69 Sprite 1275cc engine .30 over, fast road cam, LCB header, 45mm Weber...
  11. Don_Racine

    15% OFF Spridget Parts through Memorial Day

    Visit https://www.SpridgetMania.com Use coupon code MEM13. Coupon code expires at 11:59pm (PST) Monday, May 27th Coupon code is not applicable to items already on sale or marked Special Order.
  12. H

    Ignition Switch Bypass Help - '61 Bugeye

    Just bought a '61 Bugeye with a 948cc engine. It's a beautiful car, but it didn't come with a key or a wiring harness installed. I wanted to see if the engine runs, or if I need to pull it for a rebuild before going about installing the new wiring harness (which is a touch overwhelming..). I...
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