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Bought from Moss, although all the UK catalogues have them. John, Plymouth, UK 1973 Midget (will be fantastic when finished) Audi TT (fantastic) Citroen Picasso (complete rubbish) jc691907@... 6202... MORE
Does the bonnet from a `68 Midget fit a `72 Midget? I see that the Moss and Victoria British aftermarket ones are the same from `61 to `76 but can`t find out about the origional one. Thanks, Dan danwigi@... 6188... MORE
I replaced my combined guage last weekend - oil fine, temperature part broken. The original guage gave the oil pressure at 50 when cold, 40 at warm idle. The new guage shows 100 at cold, 80 at warm idle. As others have said, perhaps this clearly shows that you can't put too much reliance on the dial reading. John, Plymouth, UK 1973 Midget (will be fantastic when finished) Audi TT (fantastic) Citroen Picasso (complete rubbish) jc691907@... 6152... MORE
My reference book suggests (flywheel figures): - 1500 - 66 brake horsepower & 77lb ft torque 1275 - 65bhp & 72lb ft 1098 (10cc i.e. 2" main) - 59bhp & 65lb ft 1098 56bhp & 62lb ft 948 46bhp & 53lb ft I suspect all figures are for UK spec cars James "James Bilsland" 6132... MORE
Hello all, Since last week Ive lifted the engine complete with gearbox. This last week ive opened up the engine (and cried like a baby) Ive decided to have the cylinders bored and honed (too worn out for another option) and the rebuilder will place the pistons with crank. From from then on Im on my own with regard to how I rebuild the engine. I posted a query sometime ago about a fast road engine, but the job of shipping the engine to England and back and the fact that I dont get my fingernails dirty have let... MORE
I have seen 65bhp for a UK market Midget 1500 - dunno if yours is strangled with smog equipment. But how much does his Honda weigh? And will it be around when it's 22 years (min.) old? And does he know that the power comes through the wrong wheels on his little shopping trolley/kart? And mine has 105bhp at least, so there younster! :-) Cheers, Phil FilMidget@... 6130... MORE
I have got the frontline front & rear tube shocker conversion. The front kit has new upper pivots / upper wish bone. See Tim Fenna on this list or http://www.mgcars.org.uk/frontline/ "Beckers" 6087... MORE
Thank you, Mike: The Carreras ARE expensive but also have an excellent rep for quality. Though I've about decided to go with the somewhat less expensive, multi- adjustable SPAXi, it's nice to know the "soft" setting on the Carrera will obviously work out for the street, as well. The GasAdjust K2's are simply too firm for the Frog's light rear. Thanks for the input, Mike; appreciate it! Cap'n. Bob '61 :{) PilotRob@... 6086... MORE
Willy, I was very sorry to hear of your sad loss.You did the right thing in taking your Mom for a ride when you did, rather than wait for better weather. As the saying goes, "Don't put off til tomorrow what you can do today". Tomorrow doesn't always come. Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) mmbrock88@... 6081... MORE
Willy: Sorry to hear about your Mom, please just keep in your mind and heart her face and her heart smiling during ride!!!! Deepest regards, Jorge Dimitrakis Buenos Aires - Argentine PD: Almost the same is happenning to my mother, so she is getting weekend rides, when climate allows here, hope you understand my horrible english. "Jorge Dimitrakis" 6044... MORE
sorry guys at list, due to my poor english I must ask, what RHD right hand .......??, FWIW, and BTW mean???? Please dont make things harder to me!!!! LOL !!!!! manga de locos !!!!! Jorge Dimitrakis Argentine-near Antartica 73 1275 Midget RWA "Jorge Dimitrakis" 6043... MORE
sorry guys at list, due to my poor english I must ask, what RHD means???? Jorge Dimitrakis Argentine-near Antartica 73 1275 Midget RWA "Jorge Dimitrakis" 6042... MORE
Thanks Brad. By the way, My frogeye was also originally LHD and exported to Paris, France in October 1958. It was repatriated back to England in 1967 and converted (back?)to RHD around that time. I'd say more for practical reasons than anything else. She was originally Primrose Yellow (now Rosso Red) and I think I'll get her back that way again someday. Gary L AN5L(RHD) "Gary Lazarus" 6036... MORE
Hi Chris If it's a rolling shell you can check it (as I did mine) by chalk marking the diff flange and a wheel, rolling the car forward and comparing the number of turns. The four bolt holes in the flange are handy for estimating parts of a turn. This is simple easy and quick. Regards Dave (66 Sprite in the UK) "David Dixon" 6148... MORE
Hi Frank Nice web site. But why, assuming you're in the states why did you convert "pieces" to RHD? By the way many is the time that I wish my frogeye had roll up windows and a hood(roof) that you could just hop out/reach back and pull up. Gary L 1958 Frogeye "Gary Lazarus" 6033... MORE
Try Ashley Hinton ( http://www.mgcars.org.uk/ah/heater.htm ). I've never used them but they specialise in heaters so they should know their stuff. Mark. "Mark Hipwell" 6018... MORE
Dublin has just about the same weather conditions as the UK, I know, I grew up there. Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, but today is a gift! mmbrock88@... 5993... MORE
Dublin has just about the same weather conditions as the UK, I know, I grew up there. Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, but today is a gift! mmbrock88@... 5992... MORE
1. Not sure about Dublin but England is very chilly in the mornings but quite dry and sunny during the day. Check out the latest at www.bbc.com/weather. 2. Herts is just North of London so train/cab or hire car should do it. If you have their postcode (zip) then go to www.multimap .com or www.streetmap.co.uk. Mail them to find their nearest station then use www.railtrack.co.uk to find train times. 3. Travel lodges are quite cheap and there are now at least two in central london http://www.travellodge.co.uk or another chain http://www.travelinn.co.uk. These should both be about in your price range.... MORE
I know this made the list a couple of years ago...but it's worth revisiting . As we all know, the proper tool for the proper job is the best choice. =A0Please refer to the chart below for each tools proper use. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate expensive parts not far from the object we are trying to hit. MECHANIC'S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on boxes containing seats... MORE
Yo pilot Bob! I have finally made it to CT and finally disentangled myself from work. I'm bushed. Sometimes I think I'm getting too old for this stuff. If it's OK with you I am going to call it an early evening tonight. I'll give you a call when I finish up tomorrow in Milford...it may be early enough for us to catch lunch? Or in your case, perhaps breakfast of French toast? Robert Houston "Give me an army of west point graduates and I can win any battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies and I can... MORE
John, Plymouth, UK- For stacks, stub-stacks: http://www.aptfast.com/ Cap'n. Bob '61 :{) PilotRob@... 5945... MORE
No, this isn't the case! They may use a Spitfire engine, but the gearbox is different. It is the same 'box that was fitted to the Morris Marina and 4-speed TR7. ...and, no, the A-series smooth/ribbed case 'box(i) is/are not compatible with the 1500 engine. p.s. does anyone in the UK have a spare radiator for a 1500??? Dave dave_oneill138@... 5934... MORE
Chris Neggars: Far as I know, Spridgets went to a 3.7 here, in USA, in 1977; prior they were 3.9. Don't know of any 3.5 stock Spridgets though this ratio is offered by Victoria British, etc. I am currently using a 3.7 from a "late" USA Spridget in my stock 1098 engined Frog, hooked up to a 210 5 speed. Turns 65 @ 3K on 175/70's. Cap'n. Bob '61 :{) PilotRob@... 5935... MORE
Excellent news at last, Hugh - nice one! Me in 3 years?! Steve C Southampton UK "Steve Clark" 5915... MORE
