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First question. In the Moss Parts Manual (on page 106) it shows something called a "Retaining strip, hood to rear of cockpit". It looks as though this strip goes on the outside of the hood, and seals it against the rubber rear-cockpit sealing strip, being held in place by the same screws that hold the "dot" fasteners for the tonneau/hood cover. Is that correct? And do I really need one? (I never take the Sprite out in the rain if I can help it!) Second question. On page 116, the Parts Manual shows an optional cushion for the rear... MORE
We were sorry to have missed this years Coventry Run, but by the time e got the dates, we were already committed to the 10th Dukeries Run, which we did in Poppy, our Mk 1 Midget. Unfortunately, it sometimes happens that favourite runs are on the same day. You would think that all the run organisers would get together and try to avoid clashing. Never mind, maybe next year. Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) mmbrock88@... 14580... MORE
I recognise the car in the 16th pic, from this months MG Car Club 'Safety Fast' mag - it's a K-series powered car from New Zealand which the Walbran family shipped over and used in the California Cup Autotest. I'd be interested to know what the non-standard steel wheels are. David "David Jacobs" 14569... MORE
Fill it to the top, and any excess will drain out once the engine is running Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) mmbrock88@... 14571... MORE
Hi folks, 16 photographs including A frogeye, 2 Arkleys and an F (also spot the new mini in the background) have now been added in yahoo groups midgetsprite photos in Alans Silverstone album. I still have the original mega pixel pictures on my PC if the owners want to correct my titles or want a copy. Nice sunny Sunday morning here. The Shakespeare run -(now called the Coventry run Margaret) - is on today. and passing through our town. Chris over the road, has driven past in his 1930's Swallow (Jaguar) but I will be out on the 1927... MORE
If there isn't a level indicator, I would probably play safe and fill to half way. I have a modern car for every day use and that water level is about half. Hope this helps. Regards, Gary King (Newcastle UK) 69 Sprite MKIV 67 Morris Traveller "Gaz" 14562... MORE
George, Is it possible that the fulcrum pin was just sheared off?... or did it actually "rip out" the rear hole where the A-Arm attaches to the frame? When I was re-doing my suspension, I was thinking that this seemed to be a "weak spot" in the design. You can get a replacement front frame assembly from Victoria British for about $450... but replacing it would involve a complete engine and front suspension removal... not my idea of fun. By the way... did you hit a rock, or pot hole, or something like this? Wouldn't this be covered in... MORE
Hi Folks, Could I please ask a favour from y'all. When replying to a previous message . PLEASE Don't include the complete thread , just the relevant part will suffice. Ref Brees TYRE SAGA . 77,000 miles on tyres. I know Brees a grannie but surely she's not that old to have wheels with wooden spokes and steel tyre bands fitted to achieve that mileage, I have just managed 5,500 miles on the back tyre of my Bandit - other owners get between 500 and 3000. I must ride like a wuss. Car tyres in England generally last around... MORE
Has anyone here ever used British Masters for their MG parts? I live in SoCal, and I ordered over $100.00 worth of parts from them on the 19th. I was promised the parts would be here by the following Monday. Here it is the 29th, and still I have no parts. So, I called them and very politley asked if they could tell me when they were shipped and if they had a tracking number. Turns out they haven't even shipped them yet! Talk about P*ssed off! I am only lacking tail light lenses and two small switches to... MORE
Sorry folks, Photos are in the midgetsprite group photos section. Album file name Alans VSCC Prescott. (can I add some vintage sports car photos in this file ???) I will also add an album of photos taken at this years Silverstone(UK) MGCC meeting including the Arkleys I promised. (Alans Silverstone) Also to follow Alans 72 midget update Welding completed and now part in primer and part filler to hide weld joints where new panels / metal has been let in. Regard Alan "pt8015" 14503... MORE
"Tire rack.com" Great prices, good tires. Bill French Hilton Head '59 AN5 '85 Vette frenchww@... 14487... MORE
I have added a couple of photos of a modified midget (late 60's ?) a pickup version !!! following on from the bug eye groups mgb / landrover theme. This particular Midget was seen at the VSCC hill climb meeting at Prescott England. The car was well done and is probably known in MG circles AS IT WAS TOWING A TRAILER WITH A NEW FROGEYE BODYSHELL ON IT. The photos are in By the way have you heard about The mechanic removing a 12G940 cylinder head from the motor of an MG, when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon... MORE
Having rebuilt my 1275 and now having to start again as the gearbox has exploded after 800 miles (Moss !) I need space and have some bits and pieces surplus to requirements. Dynamo Anti trap bars original inlet manifolf and carbs 5 roystyle wheels steering wheel original seats weber inlet manfold for MGB distributor original two original half shafts 11/16th anti role bar located Leeds UK "Peter Whittle" 14445... MORE
What condition are the seats please, and how much ? My Mk3 midget is crying out for some better ones. Thanks. Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) mmbrock88@... 14448... MORE
OK I'm only in England but my tuned 1275 is colled more than adequately by my v-flow rad. Albeit I have an oil cooler too. jeremy.cogman@... 14412... MORE
Jamed starter motor, and the rocking motion freed it. I have known this happen in many types of cars, in fact it happened to me a few weeks ago with my Honda N600, and with my Midget the next day. Sadly, in both cases, I had to replace the starter motors. But it was not the first time it had happened to either car. So my guess is that it is time to invest in a new starter motor, and when it jams too often, then fit the new one! It could happen in a few days, then again... MORE
At Heathrow, a 300-foot long red carpet is stretched out to Air Force One and Mr. Bush strides to a warm but dignified handshake from Queen Elizabeth II. They ride in a silver 1934 Bentley limousine to the edge of central London where they board an open 17th century coach hitched to six magnificent white matching horses. As they ride toward Buckingham Palace, each looking sideways and waving to the thousands of cheering Britons lining the streets, all is going well. But suddenly the right rear horse lets fly with the most horrendous, earth-rending, eye-smarting blast of gastronomic flatulence... MORE
Dear listers, I always like it when I see a Bugeye mentioned in the national press somewhere. In the latest issue of Road and Track on page 21 is a "Nigel Shiftright" cartoon. He is that "veddy veddy British chap who likes to drive a "TC". I can't scan the cartoon but I am sure someone on the list who has a Road & Track can scan and post it somewhere somehow. If anyone else is desperate, I can xerox it and fax to you. Cheers, Bob in San Diego. "Robert D. Gardner" 14380... MORE
Hi all, This is just to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who replied to my problem regarding my sister leaving the US. Thanks to you all, her fears have been grounded, and she is much more relaxed about everything. Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) mmbrock88@... 14316... MORE
Hi Stuart, welcome to the list of madness...............lol. Gary King (Newcastle UK) 69 Sprite MKIV 67 Morris Traveller "Gaz" 14302... MORE
Hi Not sure if this information has been sent out before - but someone in the UK is re-engineering the big healeys. It was on my local BBC news yesterday. See: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2203405.stm for more information Chris South Wales '58 Frogeye "howes" 14292... MORE
Hi All, Thanks to those who answered my question on the best engine oil to use, now using 15W/50 mineral oil (Valvolene). Anyway, I now have another concern, I changed the engine oil from the running in oil to standard stuf after 300 miles, I have now just changed the oil again after completing the running in (1000 miles), all seems OK oil presure good, no oil being burnt. But, I noted the residual oil in the bottom of the oil filter bowl, was contaminated with very fine metal particals, if it wasnt bright and sunny it probably would... MORE
Hi, Please can any of you help to put my sister's mind at rest? She has been in the USA for the past 15 months, so her visa has expired. She now wants to come home, so we have got her a return ticket, (US - UK - US) as a one way ticket would cost nearly twice that of a single one. She only intends to use the outward part, i.e. not return to the US. But she is worried about security at the airport, in case they refuse to let her leave the country unless she has... MORE
Glad to hear it is better. Second hand hubs are not that pricey, so it may be worth picking up a pair. Try Andy Jennings or Watford Classic Cars, both advertise at www.mgcars.org.uk. "Jeremy Cogman" 14219... MORE
Does anyone in the UK have a spare alternator bracket for a 1275 that they would sell or swap. I need one asap. Many thanks. Jeremy "Jeremy Cogman" 14218... MORE
