Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!sdcsvax!sdchema!jwp From: jwp@sdchema.UUCP (John Pierce) Newsgroups: net.auto Subject: Fix for Sprite/Midget problems Message-ID: <605@sdchema.UUCP> Date: Mon, 20-Jun-83 15:38:36 EDT Article-I.D.: sdchema.605 Posted: Mon Jun 20 15:38:36 1983 Date-Received: Tue, 21-Jun-83 11:45:20 EDT References: psuvax.133 Lines: 20 A friend of mine had a 1961 Midget (very similar to the Sprite once you get the hood up). He finally managed to solve most of its problems by removing the engine, clutch, transmission, drive shaft, and rear end, and replacing them with their Mazda (rotary-type) counterparts (though, for some reason he refuses to divulge, he left in most of the Lucas electrics). I recently bought it from him and can testify that this works very nicely to eliminate some of the more annoying idiosyncracies these cars tend to have. There are several not-too-happy local Porsche-types who can also attest to the efficacy of this solution ... For those with somewhat larger vehicles (e.g. normal (sic) MGs, Spitfires, GT-6s, Super 7s, the small Facel-Vega) he has another solution that involves the use of a 2.2 (I believe) Ford 6, a Toyota 5-speed, and a Datsun rear end and suspension ... For those with a truly strong desire to keep Corvette drivers, and others of their ilk, at a really respectful distance there is this lovely little turbo for the Ford ... John Pierce, Chemistry, UC San Diego {ucbvax, philabs}!sdcsvax!sdchema!jwp