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Having installed my Ford gearbox into the Morris Minor Van. I am unable to disengage the clutch. When I fit the cluttch cover the Thrust plate appears to pull itself almost all the way in . toward the fly wheel. The Release bearing has been renewed. As has the driven plate ( this is on the right way round) There is no adjustment left on the adjustment rod. ie its wound right up, giving me about 1.5 inches free play on the clutch pedal. On pressing the pedal, there is barely anything left, a little more foot pressure and... MORE
Charles, Your new slave has the original - and correct - push rod. It's common practice for a longer rod to be substituted, or a nut slipped behind the rod, as an effective but lazy short term work-around for a non- or poorly-disengaging clutch. It's only disguising wear in other areas - clevis pins, clevis pin holes, release arm pivot bush, slightly bent release arm etc. Good luck with your new slave! Steve / OVX 1K Southampton, UK "Steve Clark" 354... MORE
I did a comp test on a 1275, we got 245 psi on all cylinder - which is ok as the motor was meant to 12.5 to 1 compression. The camshaft can also affect the compression, ie a large overlap will let comp out when at low revs - as when doing the test. "Beckers" 345... MORE
Fellow sprigeteers, My clutch failed on the road, but I managed to limp home. Upon inspection I found the clutch fluid reservoir nearly empty and the slave cylinder leaking. I ordered a new one from Victoria British, when I compare the old one with the new one, I find the old one has a push rod with threads and two nuts apparently for adjustment, while the new one has a smooth push rod (no threads or nuts). In addition, when I look through the shop manuals I find no mention of any adjustments for the slave cylinder push rods.... MORE
Spridgeteers! Here is the latest Midget & Sprite Club events listing for the year. There will be a few more things added I'm sure . . . anyway here goes (you don't need to be a member to turn up at these event, check us out then join up!): 18th Feb, Stoneleigh MG Show, Midget & Sprite Club Stand (would we miss it?) Warwickshire Area, John Canning 01789 764889 March (Change of date ) Sun 4th March 3 Counties / Surrey Area Cobweb Rally. Chris Nevard 07798 743922 chris@... - hopefully to rendezvous with Dorset Area - see below... MORE
Hi Folks, I have receintly measured the cylinder pressure (1098, 65 Sprite, all four measured very similar 206 to 208 psi. All nice and even but I beleive it should be more like 165 psi. The trouble is I am considering striping down the engine, to try and find the cause of knocking under light load, (little end ?). Has someone been fidling, skiming the head or something and done something terminal. Does anyone have any sugestions. Any advice, much appreciated. All the best Ted Gomm. 65 Sprite Hants UK tedgomm@... 339... MORE
Hello, The full name is British Motor Indusryt Heritage Trust . They can give you all of the details on your car. They are a subsidiary of the Rover Group. For around 40.00 U.S. if you give them the Car/Chassis Number they can provide you with the original engine number, Body number, Specification as to right hand or left hand drive from the factory, original colors , date built, date despatched, destination, Key Number, and the detals of equipment. I dont have a web site for them but their address is as follows: British Motor Industry Hertiage Trust Archive... MORE
I have one and a half but I am in Brewer Maine Jason Gross Brewer Maine USA 1971 Midget 1275cc GAN 5 UB 94654G "Jason Gross" 290... MORE
To all members: Anyone have an "extra" 1275 engine they would like to sell? I have a '60 Bugeye (fully restored) with a 948. I would like to keep original motor complete and intact. Plan to install a Riverside tranny with a 1275 engine. Let me know. Thanks. Marcus Colorado Springs, Colorado USA "Marcus Caldwell" 286... MORE
Hello everyone This weekend I am going to attempt to fix a horn problem. I have on borrow a hub puller to pull my steering wheel hub off so that I can remount my copper plate for my horn. Any suggestions on pulling the hub and how to use the tool the right way? Thanks in advance Jason Gross Brewer Maine USA 1971 Midget 1275cc GAN 5 UB 94654G "Jason Gross" 276... MORE
That is probably the hook type. You will have to hook it or your steering wheel some how. I use the bolt on type myself. Spray a little WD-40 or Liquid wrench on the nut and stud the night before you do this. It will make it a bit easier for you to remove the wheel. Also, mark the position before you start. That way you put it back on the same as it came off. When you put it back on, put a little anti-seize grease on the splines, so if you have to do this again, it... MORE
Mike, I've got a 59 Bugeye that I had just started the restoration on but didn't get too far.I've got to many other projects going on right now & need the room in the garage. It does have some rust, engine & trany out on the floor, front end off. I live in Campbell near San Jose. Let me know if your interested & maybe we could hook up on the phone to talk about the car, so that we don't bother the list with the details. Glen Young 2 59 Bugeyes (maybe down to one soon / my... MORE
Techie Question - I would like to swap my standard 4.22 differential for something with a higher gearing. I know the later 3.9 is the most common swap but I am interested if the 3.73 differential from the 1500 Midget will go into a rear housing from a Sprite MkII. Would the crown & pinion fit directly into the older rear housing? Is some machining necessary? Or would it be necessary swap the entire rearend and axles? This rearend will be going into my Bugeye, which will be a daily driver when finished. I do a lot of freeway... MORE
When I got my Midget it had replacement carpets fitted most of which were not glued down nor were they equipped with the retaining clips. The only bit glued down was on the rear shelf. I had to fit the clips myself, sold in packs of 4, then the carpet clipped in place over studs screwed to the bodywork. It was not easy to position them correctly. I positioned the carpet correctly and gave it a sharp tap with a mallet over the floor studs. This left an imprint so I knew where to fit the retaining clip. They... MORE
Hey Pete did you ever get my stuff I sent you? I never heard back from you and I thought it was funny were you went into such detail about your self and your car. I hope to talk to you soon Jason Gross Brewer Maine USA 1971 Midget 1275cc GAN 5 UB 94654G "Jason Gross" 179... MORE
Hello everyone Yesterday I put new plugs new wires a new distributor cap and new sports coil on my 1971 1275cc Midget. I went to put on the electronic ignition but I could not get the screw that holds the plate that holds the points out. Who ever work on this last striped the head pretty good. Does anyone out there know of a good way to get this screw out with out damaging the disturber? Thanks Jason Gross Brewer Maine USA 1971 Midget 1275cc GAN 5 UB 94654G "Jason Gross" 175... MORE
Thanks to everyone for the e-mail's I thought I was lost but now I am found. Also it is nice to hear from everyone out there. Thanks Again Jason Gross Brewer Maine USA 1971 Midget 1275cc GAN 5 UB 94654G "Jason Gross" 174... MORE
Marcus Edwards 1275 midget 1971 Cheltenham UK Marcus Edwards 159... MORE
Help PLEASE. I am struggling to reassemble gear box and gear shift box to-gether. had to take a part to to fit new speedo gearing. any suggestions anyone. I can close the thing up , but even without the fixing pins suggesting that the gear shift rod should shift any where it likes. It wont budge. Some one must have gone through this, I have been told that I should have disassembled in 4 th gear , is this right? & if so how do I get it back to this position. Ken, in Gloucester England. PS Having just... MORE
The trasmission removal necessitates the removal of engine and gearbox Trevor Taylor Conversions ltd www.mgcars.org.ok/trevortaylor/ E.mail trevortaylor@... trevortaylor.com "Trevor Taylor" 148... MORE
1275cc RWA just got six rims with 113 offset so they fit with in arches very impressed now can anybody give me advice re tyres car to be used on road and for hillclimbs therefore they need to be road legal and soft, Class restriction to blue book list 1a. "Whittles" 142... MORE
I used contact cement on mine it seam to hold very well Jason Gross Brewer Maine USA 1971 Midget 1275 cc GAN 5 UB 94654 G "Jason Gross" 136... MORE
Hello everyone Does this work? Please send me an e-mail if you guys get this. I would hate to lose my favorite club. Thanks Jason Gross Brewer Maine USA 1971 Midget 1275cc GAN 5 UB 94654 G "Jason Gross" 127... MORE
I'm looking for a free-flow exhaust system for my 58 Sprite with 948 engine. Is anyone aware of a source in the USA. Thanks, Glen Young Campbell, California "Glen Young" 139... MORE
Like Jeremy Cogman I really do recommend getting the David Vizard book if you want to 'have a go' at engine modifications - it covers pretty much everything you need to know. I would be really cautious about starting to modify a 12G295 cylinder unless you have a spare one (and they don't grow on trees) - it is really easy to mess up and end up with a few pounds (or are we on kilos on this list now...) of scrap cast iron... "James Bilsland" 98... MORE
