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Jeremy, et al. Any good machine shop should be able to make you a set of bushings for your pedal pivot points. I have made numerous bushings for other applications out of a porduct called (in the business) Oil-lite (sp)......it is a medium hardness red brass alloy impregnated with oil. We have used it here at the plant for years for babbit type bearings on applications much more demanding than our brake pedals. Just my tuppence worth. David A. Stevens Jr. Utilities Engineer II NYS Office Of General Services Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant 79 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210... MORE
Hia Ken, I agree with what Capn Bob had to say, just a couple of points that have not been raised. 1. You mention high ratio rockers (1.5 to 1) are you talking about roller rockers or standard type rockers with the higher ratio??? see below as to why i ask. As C Bob said not that much of a performance gain, but one of the main reasons to fit roller rockers is to cut down the side loadings on the valve when using high lift camshafts. The other point is what you consider to be a road cam... 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
I have a 8/75 mg midget and am having a major problem with it. The problem is that has way too much negative camber, tip in at top of tire, on the left front. I have replaced the off center bushings in the left lower a-arm, bought a shop manual from Moss and checked the measurements on the pivot points for the lower a-arms, checked the distance measurements on the left lower a-arm against the right lower a-arm, pulled and checked the left shock mount to see if it had been modified and it hasn't. I guess my question... 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
I would start by trying to jump the solenoid with a remote starter. Sounds like the problem is in the starting circuit. Jay Shaffer 22536... MORE
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone out there had a spare ignition switch for a 76 midget with a locking steering wheel. If you would like it to go to a good home, please contact me and I will ensure that it is treated very well. Thanks, Matthew Pfeil "Matthew Pfeil" 22528... MORE
Well... I don't think he is pulling your leg, David... rather, I think there is a misunderstanding. Moisture in brake fluid is, as far as I know, a bad thing in any event. Non-silicone fluids hold moisture in suspension whereas the silicone stuff does not. So, you could say silicone, by allowing the moisture to puddle at system low points (like the calipers wherein the moisture can cause corrosion!) keeps the moisture "away" from the rubber seals? Which one is worse when it comes to corrosion, is anyone's guess insofar as your's truly has no idea!! Loods like your... MORE
what have you got against alignment specialists?! Seriously, once you get it something near, by whatever method you come up with, I'd get it checked out properly. There could be a problem with the string from the rear wheel method, as the front and rear track aren't the same (the difference is not so much for Rostyles as for wire wheels) One way of doing it would be to use a plumb line from the front wheel rim, front and rear (you'll probably have to use a spacer to clear the tyre) and mark the equivalent point on the... MORE
Hey all, I just want to tell a story about an averted disaster at my home yesterday. I have an older home (built in 67-68) that had used the Zinsco brand breaker box. The design of this older box is VERY dangerous. If you live in an older home, please see if you have this in your house!! What happened at my house was, I had lights go out, but the breaker was not always tripped. I rewired the ceiling fan I had installed a month ago, I had found a loose neutral wire. When I went to turn... MORE
Don, I expect you will get many replies on this one but here's my two cents' worth....... I experienced your frustration initially with being totally unable to see where the heck to start welding, but my solution was really simple: you must have really good strong light onto your target area. I whenever possible took my welding job outside into good daylight, preferably strong sunshine - this makes a world of difference. When I absolutely had to work in the garage, I always used a good 500W halogen portable lamp where access was limited, and 2 X 500W lamps... MORE
I have to remember on my 76 to turn the key back towards to off position a bit to disengage the starter motor, as it will run on if I don't . Could this be the cause of your burnouts ????????????? "James O. Boyd Jr." 22428... MORE
How are the starters failing? I can't see that it would be the regulator. When you start you start from battery voltage, the engine isn't turning fast enough for the alternator to bne doing anything. I have a 74 midget that is eating starters left and right... I'm a novice electrician (I know I picked the wrong car to restore BUT...) It has an electronic ignition, and so far it's gone through 3 starters in 4 months. (A couple was the shop's fault) Is there anyone out there that might be able to point me in the right direction... MORE
Hello, I have a 74 midget that is eating starters left and right... I'm a novice electrician (I know I picked the wrong car to restore BUT...) It has an electronic ignition, and so far it's gone through 3 starters in 4 months. (A couple was the shop's fault) Is there anyone out there that might be able to point me in the right direction to WHY it's doing this? Everything under the hood, starter, generator, distributor, wires etc have been replaced except the voltage regulator (I am guessing this might be why). "Mike" 22408... MORE
I just got on line and do not know what has been suggested so far ,so if anything I come up with has been mentioned please excuse me.. Here goes: Try plug wires if the engine vibrates under a load they sometimes can be bad even if they look good are they old ? If the u joints are bad that also can be something to check . crfkingfish@... 22403... MORE
Hiya Not that I'm in the US or will be able to participate in this, but it sounds like a wonderful idea to me. The only aspect that gives me the wobbly's, being a purist, is the thought of spraying this car metallic gold! The idea of a gold plated Sprite badge on the back in my mind is a much nicer idea and would look really good, as long as the car was sprayed in a OE colour. The only other aspect that would concern me, is the need for 'builders' to donate not only their time but... MORE
Actually, Jeremy... The crankcase pressure is in and of itself the propellent in a "ventilated" rather than "evacuated" system, the former of which I prefer for exactly the reason you state in your post to Guy Weller....less dilution of already diluted octanes. Fr'instance, I think it was Chris who mentioned dragsters with vacuum pumps hooked up to evacuate crankcase pressure and considering THEIR applications I can well nigh understand this, considering THEIR crankcase pressures!! Whoa, whoa!! :) Obviously, for the normal LBC daily driver this would be overkill but the point is made, though we are talking apples and... MORE
Don... The smog pump injects air into the exhaust after the combustion process so no re-tuning needed. Whatever horsepower is lost from the engine (5?) driving the pump is returned to the driveline (yhaay!). Doesn't sound like much but as a percentage of what the engine normally produces it ain't bad, is it? :) We cut the manifold off at the fittings to the cylinder head and retained these, closing them shut with a drop of lead or solder...I forget what we used it was so long ago. Alternatively, you can find Allen screw/ plugs of the proper size... MORE
G'day all I thought the following note was worthy of publication. avagoodday Colin I nearly set my MGB on fire last Sunday night (26th May). I put a battery charger on the battery at about 8pm. As you know the two 6 volt batteries are under a cover behind the seats. The charger cords were too short to reach the terminals with the charger on the floor outside the car so I put it inside next to the batteries. As I started to go back upstairs I got worried and opened the garage again and put the charger on... MORE
Thanks Bob, The gained hp is will be most welcome, even if there were none those darn pipes get in the way of working on the distributor and the smog pump in the way of the thermostat housing. Living in California where the smog wisdom goes like this . . .to reduce smog put MTBE a carcinogen in the gas that cuts your gas mileage by 10 percent and contaminates all the ground water. Don "Don May" 22337... MORE
Anyone have a home cure for a gas tank that has Rust/Gunk in it, short of sending it out to be proffessional cleaned and coated inside? Thank you, Bill French Hilton Head "73 RWA in Cincinnati PS. With the help of members I found that 1275 Starter at Advance Auto/Worldwide Auto parts. Who would have thourht they would still carry that item. DAH frenchww@... 22301... MORE
Bill B. writes, in part..."Situationally unaware? Age 15! Same thing...:)" Exactly....and should the normal housewife have to worry or concern herself with a crankcase explosion as she ferry's the kids around or goes about her daily chores in keeping a household going? I think not! Chris's point is a valid one and well taken regarding a PCV system, the latter part of his post notwithstanding with respect to a change in induction method replete with non-standard carb. It also keeps the oil more "clean" with respect to it's "useful life" as defined by "contamination". There is always contamination of... MORE
Chris... All of this is true but, I wonder how all those cars prior to PCV systems ever survived, including my much loved and long lasting VW Bug with it's long-lasting, "ventilated" GEX 1600 engine! Not to mention my beautifully running old 1098 that came in my BE all those other pre-PCV equipped cars I've owned including those two great MGA's of yesteryear, who's later varient got the add-on (not "integral" to engine spec. as in modern applications) system. I mean for sure, somebody should have told Henry Ford! :) Do you know how much gasoline you'd have to... MORE
I need a good working starter for a 1275 that I think is blown. Need to start with a compression check. The one in it looksgood inside, but turns real slow on the bench. Anyone got a good used one for sale or loan?? Hate to invest in a new one if the engine is shot. Bill French frenchww@... 22224... MORE
Driving my '76 midget, at above about 2500rpm, especially in higher gears (it happens before 2500, just very minor), i get a vibration, and an un-nerving "vibrating sound" that seems to be coming from up front, passenger's side. I considered tire balance, and rotated them.. no fix. I thought it might be starved of fuel at high rpm, so i changed the fuel filter, then rebuilt the carb (needed done anyway) i thought about timing advance, so i changed the vacuum line to the distributor. I'm all out of ideas, you all have any before I exhaust my wallet... MORE
