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    '59 Austin Healey Sprite HP Race Car

    1275 full race engine, Ford T-4 Quaife geared transmission, 3,9 LS rear gear, double wishbone front suspension, coil over rears, disc brakes all around, Accusump. Pictures and info sheet available. Contact: bobnandy1@ bellsouth.net. $14,000. Car in Florida. Will be at Sebring at the end of the...
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    Cracks at the base of rocker studs

    Just to shed some light on weird repairs on the BMC engines we bought a 948 14.1 cr engine that had one of the intake chambers break through into the water jacket. It was repaired with JB Weld and we didn't find that out until we had raced the engine for 5 years. It's still in there.
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    Cracks at the base of rocker studs

    Any time. Just paying forward all the help and ideas I've gotten over all these years of building and repairing cars.
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    Cracks at the base of rocker studs

    I wouldn't weld in the stud unless everything else tried has failed. You don't have to weld all the way into the threads to repair most cases so leaving the stud in supports the welding process. If you need to weld into the thread area then plan on recutting the threads or if required put a...
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    Cracks at the base of rocker studs

    No. I'm guessing the previous owner exceeded the torque range. We torque ours to 20 lbs using ARP lube and 25 lbs with oil. Bob
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    Cracks at the base of rocker studs

    Had one crack on a 948 head. Left the stud in and had the best welder I've ever seen weld it up. That was 25 years ago and it's still good. Welding cast iron is not complicated but you have to know what you are doing. I've used brass to repair cast iron but it didn't seem to be proper for this...
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    Dog gears

    I probably shouldn't give you this information since we will be running against each other pretty soon but here is what we run behind the 1275 engines. Our Taylor transmission has 1.8, 2.1, 2.3, and 1.1 gears in front of a 3.9 rear gear. Tried a 3.7 but it slowed turn exit speeds. Use the same...
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    HP Sprite

    His post didn't have any contact information.
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    WTB: Spridget for sale in western US

    SCCA sent out the requirement all the Gold Certificate cars had come up to present rules in '06. My car had the Gold Certificate so I spent $300 on tubing and changed everything out back of the front hoop. Took a week's worth of work. 3 weeks later they recinded the requirement. Haven't seen...
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    WTB: Spridget for sale in western US

    Thank you. Appreciate it.
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    HP Sprite

    Anyone know how to get in touch with Craig Bryant?
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    HP Sprite

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    WTB: Spridget for sale in western US

    Did you send that to Phillip? You have always had nice cars. Could be just what he's looking for.
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    WTB: Spridget for sale in western US

    Phillip Dawson, stefphil1972@hotmail,com, is looking for a Spridget race car in the western US. Bob
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    April 2024 Fastrack Discussion

    That would work for the Spridgets too.
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    April 2024 Fastrack Discussion

    Question: Is the unit battery powered? I'd take suggestions from Spridget owners as to where you'd mount the unit where you can see it and not restrict forward vision. Got to wonder where you'd put it in an open wheel car. Bob Forgot to say "which battery power, car or small installed".
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    March 2024 Fastrack Discussion

    Moss has the LED replacement boards for your lights.
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    March 2024 Fastrack Discussion

    On our Sprites the stock brake lights have both bulb filiments going which gives a bright light. Probably going to put some LED lights on when I get a chance. Rain light is a Formula legal light fastened to the driver's seat headrest. Doesn't strobe but you're not going to miss it in rain. Tech...
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    big brake spacers

    I put the MGB front brakes on and don't believe it was worth the effort or money. The pad surface isn't a lot bigger and after putting on the rear Wilwood units found that that was the only improvement overall. Run the Hawk Blacks all around and they hold up well and provide great braking. Bob
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