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G'day Jeremy I can supply a "pedal pivot repair kit" (two sintered bronze bushes and a new pivot bolt) for $24 USD including postage. regards Colin "Colin@SpriteParts" 22676... MORE
Ken Charles! You can run heated or unheated. As David Jacobs states, the MG Metro runs heated. And as David says, you can run either way and see which way is best but, before you do..... you need to understand the effects of water manifold heating and why it exists. It is basically there for economy of operation in light load driving...like around town sort of stuff. As David says, heating the mixture allows for better vaporization of the fuel. True. This allows for a "leaner" mixture for more economical operation (better gas mileage) in part throttle, light load... MORE
On my 1275 I hooked the steel mesh pad out with a piece of bent wire. Washed it and the cannister out in petrol, rinsing repeatedly, and stuffed it back in again. These cars were made to be simple. They come from an era, long gone unfortunately, before the "throw away society" was thought of. Guy "Guy Weller" 22659... MORE
It's full of a coarse steel wool - kind of like a Brillo pad (steel pan scouring pad) but without the soap 8^) Difficult to clean thoroughly and effectively I would have thought - I read somewhere that the best "cleaning" is to cut the canister in half, clear out the contents (inc. mesh) and weld back up, leaving the can empty! Me , I'm replacing the whole timing cover complete with new canister on my 1275 rebuild. Steve "Steve Clark" 22656... MORE
"Sensibly nippy at reasonable cost" Oh...no problem Ken Charles...for we here to serve!! :) May I suggest you take a look at the spec. of Rivergate's rebuilt performance 1275 for the street? www.rivergate5speed.com Click on the "blue" and on page 2 scroll down the left margin 'til you see the pictured engine whereupon....there you go! :) You can rebuild your's to the same spec....tried and proven by "those who know"!! Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 22640... MORE
Guy, You are correct. My suggestion is complicated compared to yours. If you get the results that you need, you should stick with it. (Pun NI.) I would however suggest that my apparatus exactly as shown in the photos has the small incremental advantage in that when done with use, one can sit down on it with a friend and have a beer. That's not something I'll be trying with your two stick device, but hey, whatever anyone else wants to do in the privacy of his own garage is none of my business... ;) H "hamondale" 22626... MORE
measure inside dimensions of a window frame. They each need to be somewhere about 3/4 of the track width between the inner faces of the front wheels - give or take a few inches. Measure by holding the sticks side by side and slide them lengthways so that one end of each stick contacts the face edge of each wheel rim. Mark the overlap position on the sticks accurately with a sharp pencil. Do this at the rear radius of the wheels first, with the sticks held close up to the chassis rails or engine sump. Repeat at the... MORE
Robert, Success! I think... I set the key in the ON position, took a piece of heavy wire and jumped the solenoid. The starter motor ran - it would have started the car if I held the connection long enough (someday I will get a more efficient starter). SO, it seems my solenoid is shot. I will attempt to get it out of the car and open it up. Steven Michelsen 22616... MORE
G'day Dermot There were two different 1098cc engines. The first ones (engine prefix 10CG in a Sprite/Midget) had the same 1.75" main bearing journals, and the same bolt pattern on the flywheel/crankshaft, as the 948cc engine. These engines were fitted to Mk II Sprites, Mk I MG Midgets, Morris Minor 1000 and Austin A40 Farina. The engines were all essentially the same except the Sprite had a different cam grind, and double valve springs. And of course twin SU carbies. It soon became apparent that the crankshafts weren't strong enough for the increase in capacity, so the next generation... MORE
It could or you could fit a spacer, machined to a wedge shape. However the studs would then no longer enter the carb perpendicular to it's face. The kludgy solution to this is to enlarge the mounting holes in the carb. The correct solution is to redrill and tap (probably filling beforehand) the stud mounting holes in the manifold. After all this effort I'd have thought it would be simpler / cheaper to get a suitable manifold. Could the manifold face be machined at an angle to, in effect, rotate the carb, or does this not help move the... MORE
Not sure, but there might be a different small bore head on the Morris engine. The original Midget head has casting number 12G295 (1-7/32 Inlet, 1" Exhaust). Don't forget the 10CC type is stronger (2" mains) than the 10CG when looking or another engine. Cheers, Eeg. Eeg.Oberije@... 22587... MORE
APT carries a Titan manifold over here in the States...but it comes from "over there" I understand. Maybe Daniel will see this and comment as I believe he is running a 1.75 HIF on his engine? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 22592... MORE
I was wondering the correct engine starting procedure for a 1972 MGB 1800CC 4spd w/electric fuel pump and twin SU carbs. I can usually get it to start with manual choke on third try after pump stops clicking without touching the acceelerator pedal. I was wondering what the original owners manual said, if anything. The car was recently given to me and it has become my duty to bring it back to order. I have rebuilt and adjusted the carbs as well as performed normal tune-up procedures. Your help is appreciated! "nipper6579" 22575... MORE
has anyone heard anything about who is best to build a performance engine i n the uk for about a =A31000? ive looked at med engineering, any experiences would be appreciated thanks Rob "R.Eades" 22566... MORE
Hi all What is the difference between a 1098 Midget engine and a 1098 out of say a morris minor. I know the midget runs on twin carbs but will a minor engine fit into a midget and the carbs swap over. Or has anyone got a 1098 Midget engine going cheap in the North West/Manchester. Cheers Dermot. "Dermot" 22567... MORE
Hi guys is this the same group i left, some 2 yrs ago. well im back at my sprite now. anyway just started stripping it to replaace the 2nd cill, and also fitting a 5 speed gear box while at it. So while the engine is out im looking to boost power. ie free flow exhaiust , hi lift cam. & poss hi lift rockers . i intend reusing the twin HS4 carbs but fit k & n Filters. Can anyone tell me of a proven choice of parts. ie f0r fast rd use. If I fit cam is... MORE
doesn't the Landcrab uses five stud wheels?if so, they won't fit cos the MGB has four stud wheels. Regards David http://austinrover.mg-rover.org "David Jacobs" 22530... MORE
Well, I think I win the "I knew I probably shouldn't have done that" prize for the day. Last week I power washed the engine on my '78 1500. I proceeded to drive it for about 20 minutes, after I cleaned the engine. Everything was fine. Today I go to start it up - turn the key - nothing. No clicking, nothing. I find that the lights work, and the brights, but I cannot flash the brights. I can also hear the whine of the fuel pump. I look under the hood and check every connection - everything looks... MORE
yes, late 1275s had a needle roller spigot bush as standard (part No. 13H 4653 or AHU 1026); this has a bigger OD of 0.750" as opposed to 0.625" on earlier engines, so they're not interchangeable. The factory parts catalogue doesn't state when the change occurred, so it's a case of measuring/checking what you've already got. Regards David "David Jacobs" 22521... MORE
Actually pure water would in theory work in a hydraulic brake system, but has some practical disadvantages! It boils at too low a temperature. Boiling hydraulic fluid creates gas (steam) which is compressible so your brakes go spongy. It would also cause rusting of cylinder walls, pistons etc. It wouldn't lubricate the rubber parts as well. So although it would work, it wouldn't be much good. DOT 4 will actively attract and absorb moisture over time, but when under pressure the absorbed water will unabsorb back into water droplets, cause rusting, turn to steam and become compressible. Silicone won't... MORE
OK all, got one. Have any of you EVER heard of a caged needle bearing Pilot Bush/bearing in a STANDARD motor, i.e. DRY CLUTCH set-up as in 948/1098/1275, 1500 Spridget ??? And I DO mean just plain old run of the mill Spridget set-up!! Brad Fornal 22512... MORE
Yep, David... The new cars are definitely far better "runners" for sure. They run efficently on 87 unleaded PON and polute not and are much more safe than ever before BUT.....they are anything but user friendly when it comes to maintenance. They are expensive as hell to maintain when they have a problem. Simply opening up the taps at each wheel and the clutch slave with an empty beer can at each "tap" and waiting for the fluid (drip, drip, drip...slowly but surely as they drain simultaneously at the same time) in the MC to fall to almost the... MORE
I don't know how true it is, but it's reckoned that anywhere a B series will fit, you can get a Rover V8 in! It's already been done in more than one Midget. See http://www.mgcars.org.uk/midgetspriteclub/mightymidget.html for an example. Having said that, although the Rover is light in weight, it's actually quite a bulky engine for a V8 - small block Chevys and Fords are a little bit smaller. Regards David "David Jacobs" 22477... MORE
Welcome Mark Only last Sunday I met up with 10 other Spridgets in London. One of them was Roger Jefferson's 1275 Supercharged Arkley. If you and your Arkley ever make it up to London. Let me know and I'll buy you both a beer. Gary L 1958 Frogeye (mostly) Camden, London "Gary Lazarus" 22440... MORE
Hello All! Just signed up to this forum and thought I would post to say hello and all that! I've also signed up for membership to the club as I've just taken ownership of a 1969 Midget-based Arkey SS. All the running gear is Midget, but has the 1800 engine and gearbox of the B. Looking forward to becoming a regular poster! Cheers Mark "Mark Pereira" 22425... MORE
