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Hi Gary, You might like to join the MG Owners Club, they have a very extensive spares catalogue with many "standard" modifications for midgets etc...........just a thought ;-) From TVR to Midget the mind boggles, mind you you might like to convert your Midget to an Arkley, you would be surprised just how close a relationship there is between Arkley and TVR!! Regards Paul Arkley SS 1972 Midget 1275 see mine at http://www.tyzacks.co.uk/Arkley/Arkley.htm paul@... 785... MORE
Tim, Hi. Er......no I'm cheating, I have sourced replacement panels from MGOC, even so they are still not simple to fix and there is quite a lot of "Adjustment" required, but nothing like making panels your self.......well done! I'm working on a Midget MkIII 1972 1275, converted to an Arkley SS, you can see it at http://www.tyzacks.co.uk/Arkley/Arkley.htm, if you wish ;-). So far the job has gone fairly painlessly, though it is taking much longer than I'd planned.......but don't all "simple" jobs?! Hopefully it will look quite good when completed I'll probably post a pic or two when done.... MORE
Can anyone get for me the part number of the rear cylinders for the frogeye? I think I am looking at a cylinder with a 3/4 inch internal bore (against the Minor 13/16 or 7/8). I have some with Lockheed 84946c, or similar, cast into them and am wondering if they are frogeye ones. I need some with a 3/4 bore for the 8-inch rear brake kits and have not been able to locate the source of the only 3/4 i've got. Any Lockheed 90323 ones would be great as they also have a bleed niple cast into them.... MORE
Need to change my 1960 frog from positive earth to negative but keeping the dynamo etc. Ian Liverpool UK "Ian Barton" 738... MORE
Got photos of the 8-inch rear and 9 inch front brakes for the spridget, if anyone is in an 'anorak' mood. 9-inch front JUST fits inside an early (frogeye etc) wheel rim. Need to find an A35/Frog stubaxle etc to trial fit it. Anyone near Cardiff? Rear brakes are already on a spare Midget casing, ready to swop over on my '72 when I change the axle to get a lower diff ratio. Not so messy to change the entire axle and less chance of getting oil leaks. "rob thomas" 728... MORE
I've just posted a dozen sets to Tom Stone (on this list) in St Louis (Missououroieyie). Save the cost of UK-US postage? Might be going on E-bay? I can get about 100 more sets if anyone is interested? Timing marks either in the standard (invisible ) position or with new positioning at the 11 o'clock position so you can see the marks whilst setting the distributor. New rubber damped pulleys, too! PS Tom is CC'd, if you want to contact him. "rob thomas" 720... MORE
To narrow the source of the noise down, take the rocker cover off, fire (sorry, start) the engine up and place a LONG screwdriver (or length of copper central heating pipe - or as mentioned before, a sawn down broom handle)on the center of the rocker and the other end at your ear. (I use a screwdriver and place the handle on the bone just in front of my ear - for the pedants on line; No, I don't peel the skin and flesh back first!) You will hear all sorts of noises so listen and learn from each... MORE
Jim Your thinking is about right the rib case box you have should be fine for now but any aggressive use with a good 1380 engine can break them, the five speed option gives a strong reliable set up and gives an overdrive top gear of .82 : 1 this equates to a drop in revs of just under 20% in top compared with the old rib case, as for strength we are now running cars with around 200bhp and not breaking them. As for suspension and brake upgrades if you are going to do a lot of miles... MORE
Ed Cam follower Sometimes called 'tappets' as in 'tappet chest cover' (see previous thread on difference between 1275 & 1098...) Bucket shaped item made of chilled iron which sits on the lobe of the camshaft and which, in turn, the pushrod sits in. Definitely not adjustable! Regards James Bilsland Charing UK "James Bilsland" 697... MORE
Jim It really depends on the spec of your engine. I do suspect however that you will end up breaking your 1275 gearbox - they aren't designed to put up with the torque of a 1380... I can't advise on which 5 speed to run as I have no experience with that type of conversion however your gearing will depend on what the 5th gear ratio is. Most 5 speed boxes have a 1:1 4th gear and an 'overdrive' 5th. This means that you will probably be overgearing your car (and thereby losing performance) with a 3.7 - suggest... MORE
Hi Bob, I'm doing exactly the same at the moment to mt Arkley based on an MG Midget MkIII, I have sourced my carpets from Prestige Autotrim. When you buy carpets from them you can buy a full kit Piece by piece of sound proofing felt 1/2" thick, which should do the job quite well. I'm pretty sure that you could buy the sound proofing on its own. You do not say where you live but you might like to try this web site: http://www.prestigeautotrim.com/ I believe they have USA base. I also used some sound deadening panels to... MORE
I have a lockable cap on my 70 sprite which is original ( optional extra I think) Ray uk "hall.ray" 664... MORE
Raoul Mk 1 Cooper 'S' valve sizes are (in metric) 35.5mm Inlet and 31mm Exhaust Regards James Bilsland Charing UK "James Bilsland" 663... MORE
I know it was discussed at great length last year but since then I've had 'Houston problems' with my hard drive etc which led to me loosing all the info, so can someone remind me of the company offered by most last year. I was with Peart in NI but the other prices talked about last year always seemed cheaper than what I was paying. Also we are going to Canada in May ,Calgary to Vancouver, are there any spridgets out there, it could be good to see some with the fifth wheel on the other side ( of... MORE
I could be wrong (particularly in respect of US cars) but I don't think that a fuel filter is a standard fitment on an A series Spridget. Best place for an in line filter is between the fuel tank and the fuel pump (which is of course 'conveniently placed' under the car next to the right hand rear shock absorber...) Regards James Bilsland Charing UK "James Bilsland" 650... MORE
Er The "gas cap" on my Midget is lockable. Obviously not original but then ....were these available in the 70s? If so it could be a period piece. Terry 1972 1275 UK spec "Terry Isherwood" 654... MORE
Hi from Canada. Two years ago I purchased a 75 Midget (49,000 miles), someone had swapped out the original alternator along with the MG Midget pulley. It squealed loudly when the belt was correctly tightened, but to hear one self in the car, the belt was so loose that it discharged / and the car over heated.. I could buy a new Lucas alternator ... but none came with the pulley. The solution I came up with was to install an alternator from a 1976 General Motors Truck (60 Amps, typically works flawlessly for a decade, inexpensive at $50.00... MORE
In Ray English's latest issue of Marque One, he has a couple of articles related to long sprite road trips. He is seeking info on the people or cars involved in the following articles. If you can help, please send him email at rayenglish@... and please CC me. Reid Trummel's aborted bugeye trip would have been a modern addition had it come off. Ray is a seeking a copy of the article #2 or the actual magazine. 1. "A Sprite goes East", John Orr. From Saigon to Singapore - a 2000 mile hourney by Austin Healey Sprite through Vietnam,... MORE
I will be out of the office from 05/03/2001 until 12/03/2001. I will respond to your message when I return. Oxfam works with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering. Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International, a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 612172. Registered office: 274 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DZ. Registered charity No. 202918. Visit the web site at http://www.oxfam.org.uk rmaddocks@... 645... MORE
So my 700 miles non stop from Menton (Italy/France border) to N London, of which I was quite proud, hardly counts does it, just short of going to the shops for these boys ! Really want to do either Route 66 or East to West (USA), dream on........... Mike M. North London mike643mnp@... 641... MORE
FISC UK meeting @ Silverstone- June 23rd / 24th - good for me ! tOM-tOM "it's not so easy to find out later , about the necessary knowledge for survival " "tOM-tOM" 627... MORE
Hi there, It certainly is very expensive to attend a race meeting, but I get in for free at Cadwell Park as often as I like. How? I am in St John Ambulance, and go 'on duty' as often as possible throughout the season. Last year was my first season, (having just moved here from 'down south') covering the Superbikes, and one meeting of the 650 club, (Caterams etc) but this year it will be cars as well. Sorry folks, I'm not allowed to bring 'guests' Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) Between two evils, always pick the one you never... MORE
Hi Chaps, Afraid I have not been keeping up with the list very much, 'cos i am not allowed to play until I have finished the new kitchen, so if this has been discussed forgive me. How about an 'official' group meeting at a race meeting in the UK? I was thinking of the FISC UK round (silverstone?) but that's just my preference ... What does everybody else think? Cheers, Phil '71 1275 and '79 1500 - both still poorly... FilMidget@... 626... MORE
All up and running again at http://www.mgcars.org.uk/midgetspriteclub/ with updates. Chris "Chris Nevard" 621... MORE
That's them tOM tOM, thanks...... Gary (Newcastle UK) 69 Sprite MKIV "Gary King" 622... MORE
