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Well I ended up drilling a couple of small holes in it and just broke it out, not too bad. Went on to the next step trying to remove the inner snap ring. Holy sh==. What a nightmare, I tried everything I could get my hands on, 2 different snap ring pliers,long needle nose,and whatever else. Was starting to think it was some kind of British joke. Finally took it over to a mechanic who got it out for me and to my surprise it doesn't look too bad inside the larger bore so I think it is do-able.... MORE
Chuck, Will it fit in my purse this way? My purse is a magical thing capable of carrying everything from lipstick to screwdrivers, but somehow I just can't figure out how to lift 1,800 lbs after I fold it up... As for mailing it, I'm not convinced that's a good idea after what went on with Daves cylinder head and Fed-Ex. I may wind up with five little boys in trade! LOL! On a different note, does anyone know the CFM measurement for a single ZS carb at WOT? If I can't sell the car I may try out... MORE
Jeremy, I'm not sure what you referring to, but if you mean the tank at the firewall over the tranny, that is an oil/crankcase vent recovery system. Gerard "gerardchateau" 16391... MORE
Mike, I believe there is a circlip down inside the bore that you have to remove so that the piston can slide out..... David A. Stevens Jr. Utilities Engineer II NYS Office Of General Services Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant 79 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210 "Stevens, David" 16389... MORE
i am attempting to rebuild the brake master cylinder on my 1500 midget, dual line type from a 1979. After removing rubber boot,push rod, spring and retainer, next removed snap ring holding in the nylon bushing. My question is does anyone with experience with this tell me how to remove this nylon bushing/retainer so I can get the cylinder out of the bore?? The manual says to just depress piston a couple of times but this thing will not budge. Thought about just digging it out but fear damaging the bore. Any tricks would be helpful. Thank You Mike... MORE
Hmmmm, this reminds me of a similar experience. I had just driven to university to drop off a few things to a friend, got back in the car and drove off. On my usual perusal of the gauges, the oil pressure gauge had 'nothing on the clock but the maker's name' as you fly boys say. So clutch in, engine off, and pulled over to see what was up. Pulled the dip stick and that too only had the maker's name on it, so to speak. Checked under the car and you guess it, no sump plug. As the... MORE
Today I was able to remove the old glass without breaking it. I need to work on the frame before new glass is installed as there are a couple of broken off screws in the frame that secure the frame to the posts. The bow at the bottom of the frame is too high and does not match the curve of the body well nor is it a good fit for the new glass. Also the top of the frame has been pulled up from the tension of top over the years. Not a problem to correct now that... MORE
Man, this must happen more often than I thought! I just rebuilt my 1275 and after breaking it in I changed oil and put in a new magnetic drain plug, with the plastic/nylon washer that came with it. A few hundred miles later I was backing out of the garage and noticed a pool of oil where I had parked and no oil pressure on the gauge at the same time. I shut her down and looked under and saw the plug still hanging on by magnetic force only. As I looked in the street I saw the trail... MORE
Well, I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, but the midget has to go. I will be moving soon and do not have the time or money to finish making it roadworthy. If anyone is interested, make me an offer. I have over $2,000.00 invested in parts alone. The particulars are as follows: 1978 MG MKIV Midget 1500, No rust! New custom (leopard print velvet!) upholstery on seats, door panels, shift boot, and dashcover. (Dash is cherry under the cover) Nice top and perfect glass! Has four nice BF Goodrich tires, new Delco alternator conversion, new front suspension... MORE
Chuck- (aka, the Thin(ning Man!:) No beef regarding the aircraft, per se, or it's flight characterisics inclusive of power off gliding capability. First class!! But it's intended use was not to be a glider and that's what Paul has involuntarily found himself using it as after two engine failure/shutdowns due to a failure(s) within the aircraft engine's "inverted" (negative G feed equipped) oil system on two occasions. One such as I cannot help but think that an FAA "AD" (airworthiness directive) may have been issued accordingly on the "fleet" as a whole, unless this event is subject to Paul's... MORE
Ahhh, rats, Paul!! It IS tough being a human being, isn't it? Everbody thinks it's so easy, eh? :) Yeah, your're right! Cleaned the engine of any metallic debris as you drove, didn't you, while dumping the oil on the move! Very funny, man! I can say that now since it seems to be ok. Phew!! :) As I understand it, when oil level begins to drop below more than a bit off the max mark, the first place that begins to take a hit in this respect IS the upper end or rocker assembly. Maybe Gerard can chime... MORE
Gasket sealer? I assume you have Lucus or repo mirrors and they have been overtightened. Flatten out the U clamp and while you have it off, put a little gasket sealer, the sticky type, on the ball. Bob, Portland, OR "Robert Webb" 16286... MORE
George Stronghilos writes: "After all this I may have to sell my Judson"! Well, George....maybe! But, I can only go by the experience of others along with my own and advise I was heavily into the Judson application and it's success. Without at least a water/ meth. delivery system, my experience (along with those of others) tells me it's an uphill battle on today's pump octanes. Racing fuel is a different matter. I even had an engine built for the Judson. I just installed my new Rivergate 1293 and it runs just beautifully. Very smooth and very strong even... MORE
Bob, i wish Ihad you here to find the problem with my engine. You have knowledge that might as well be rocket science, as far as Im concerned. Mark MarkAlanB@... 16265... MORE
Hey, Guys!! Bree was kidding in her response to my supercharger posts!! Really!! But...if I were to do this again, I would spring extra bucks for the Shorrocks rather than the less expensive Judson, most especially on the larger bore engines in view of the fact we know the Shorrocks has a "yellow" zone beginning at approx. 7,200 and a "redline" of 7,500. All you'd probably need then for a 6psi boost curve on the larger capacity engine would be a smaller blower pulley. I'd not be surprised if Jon Peck of BCSC hasn't had a few of these... MORE
wow I hope this was a prepared statement Bob, or is this a result of your enhanced leisure time ????? As usual a very informative and complete answer. (Possible candidate for a tech tip in Gerards garage website) I'll settle down with it tonight with a glass of brandy and peruse. I've been offered an S/C which was first used on a racing A30 (35?) then a moggy minor. The other alternative is to fit a standard A series 1275 head and use a turbo charger from a MG Metro. Definitely next years project. Regards Alan "Jones, Alan" 16221... MORE
LOL, Alan... Not a matter of leisure time at all. When I get interested in something, I really get interested and as a pilot, I know how to "focus", man!! :):) Super/turbo charging IS a project, Alan and it will pay to do your homework in this respect and know the whys and wherefores of what you are getting into before you go there! It did take some time to write it out on the screen but the thoughts took no time at all! They just came pouring out as a product of "BTDT" in terms of supercharging and... MORE
at a guess, I'd say it was sucking air in somewhere else, too - worn butterfly spindle/bushes, or poor seal at the manifold joints? or possibly the air valve piston thingy is sticking a bit and not dropping down fully. Regards David "David Jacobs" 16216... MORE
Yes and no, Alan! Don't you love answers like that...clear as mud! Both Shorrocks and Judson are vane type blowers but, the Judson's vanes run an interference fit within the blower's bore as opposed to the Shorrocks who's vanes run just clear of the bore. While the Judson's bearings are self- contained and do not require oiling, it's vanes do considering their interference fit with the blower's bore. Thus, a "total loss" oil system is employed with it's own discrete oil supply to provide lubrication in this respect, which results in oil being ingested into the combustion process diluting... MORE
hmm, it depends when in '68 it's from, as it was during the year that the crankcase ventilation system changed from routing into the inlet manifold mounted valve, to the ventilated carburettor system, with the hose going to a 'Y' shaped fitting between the two carbs. Regards David "David Jacobs" 16198... MORE
Thanks it`s a 68 sprite 1275 and right now I have the hose that comes off the cover stuck into small plastic bottle. The car runs great it just making the motor dirty. Thanks Steven "boathm" 16197... MORE
Fit a breather filter to stop muck getting in your engine, or if you want to put it back to original, you'll need to give us a bit more info on the car's age. "David Jacobs" 16195... MORE
funny you should say dirty points as we had a storm the other night and the engine had just gone back in the car so i covered it with a tarpaulin but the wind blew it off and in the morning the distributor was full of water a s the cap was left off, i just gave it a quick wipe down.=0D =0D You can feel it through the accelarator, do you think the engine mounts=0D might need tightening or replacing now they have been disturbed? =0D Something I noticed was the vacuum unit on top of the distributor... MORE
You can feel it through the accelarator, do you think the engine mounts might need tightening or replacing now they have been disturbed?=0D Something I noticed was the vacuum unit on top of the distributor had come loose.=0D =0D No I definitely cleaned all in the clutch and it was a complete 3 piece new=0D clutch. =0D =0D did you disconnect the=0D propshaft at the axle end when you took the engine =0D out? they always say you should mark it so you replace it the same way =0D (personally, I can't see why this should be, as the... MORE
No I definitely cleaned all in the clutch and it was a complete 3 piece new clutch.=0D =0D did you disconnect the propshaft at the axle end when you took the engine=0D out? they always say you should mark it so you replace it the same way=0D (personally, I can't see why this should be, as the thing wouldn't have bee n=0D balanced on the car in the first place)=0D David=0D "geojon" 16162... MORE
