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David When I changed the rack on my 66 I did it by placing a straight edge against the front rims with spacers to clear the tyres and used a tape rule. I only used my method to make the car drivable for the 2 miles to my nearest tyre shop who checked it for me and said it was 10 mm out (I thought that was quite good, they were horrified). The tyre shop clamped my steering wheel in the correct central position and set the correct toe in of 0 to 3.1mm all for ?12 (about $20... 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
why would anyone convert a US car to RHD? "David Jacobs" 22437... MORE
Everyone seemed to think it was the thrust washers causing a bad vibration upon acceleration. I replaced them yesterday, and while the old ones were worn a bit, the new ones did nothing to fix the problem. Now I need suggestions on where to look for where it's coming from. The engine is running perfectly, no vibration when not under load, only when accelerating. I am not sure how to tell if it's coming from the tranny or the rear end, but it does seem to coast with no problem. Could this be a bad motor mount? the driver's... 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
I was asked to pass this along to this list, what do you folks think?? Brad Can you clean up what I am writing here and post this to the Midget Yahoo list please. I am not on it. Any reply's I send there bounce. Subject: The GOLDEN Sprite ***************************************************** Rick Moses, coordinator of the every five years Sprite anniversary gatherings proposed a question......... Why not have, "the list," any individuals, sports car garages and those interested, restore a Bugeye Sprite? When it is completed we can sell raffle tickets for this car and give it away the last... MORE
Hi In Essex UK, someone has just broken a 1500 midget and has left over engine, rear axel with springs and propshaft and shocks, boot lid (good) plus other bits to be decided when rebuild finished. Condition unknown but reasonably priced. You collect !!!!! Contact me off list. PS this guy bought 2 1500 midgets, one absolutley shot, more rust than metal and nearly complete, the other is restorable, the bottom foot does not exist - yet. Terry "terry.isherwood" 22281... MORE
C. "Selling A14 engine from my departed MG Midget - recent rebuild; .020- over pistons, all new valves/springs/keepers/seals - has cast iron exhaust manifold, stock intake (non-heated) - reman carb & extra carb. Has remote oil filter included. Engine was run in car for @ 500 miles, no problems. Also have '80 210 5 speed trans available; may sell as package deal. Buyer pays shipping & crating fees. $1000 as engine/trans pkg, engine alone $850. Thanks, Bryan 919/875-1509 evenings - email: determined2win@... " DLancer7676@... 22248... MORE
"Weather" Yep...Bradster,,, Same here, basically. Started raining this afternoon...will go to heavy overnight, lighter tomorrow morning and MAYBE some sun by Sunday evening as cold front splits eastbound off the coast. This year's Spring really bites! Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 22196... MORE
Does anyone have an assortment of the shims that go in the inner ball joint housing of the EARLY steering rack? I had to seriously heat mine to get it apart and the shims are history, or more like toast. I need to replace them. I need an assortment of sizes in order to get the ball joint set just right. Contact me off list and let me know how much you want for them. Thanks. ==David C. DLancer7676@... 22184... MORE
I have the early steering rack pretty well disassembled and am in the process of cleaning it up. But I am down to the inner ball joints and cannotget either of the housings unscrewed. I have unscrewed the unit from the rack and removed the locking cup washer over the raf of it. But knowing that this unscrewing takes special tools, does anyone have any tricks for unscrewing the assembly without the special tools? Thanks. David C. /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@... or try /// http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive/spridgets /// Send list postings to spridgets@...... MORE
I have the early steering rack pretty well disassembled and am in the process of cleaning it up. But I am down to the inner ball joints and cannotget either of the housings unscrewed. I have unscrewed the unit from the rack and removed the locking cup washer over the raf of it. But knowing that this unscrewing takes special tools, does anyone have any tricks for unscrewing the assembly without the special tools? Thanks. David C. DLancer7676@... 22162... MORE
Bob... Your pressure isn't bad at those numbers though it could be a little higher considering it's 20/50 you are dealing with. But not necessarily to worry. I agree with Andrew about the gauges. Anything your gauge tells you should be confirmed by substitution with another gauge....I use my mechanic's gauge to check mine and he's got two independent gauges. So, by checking mine (and others), he's always checking his for accuracy, as well!! :) A Series A engine with decent bearing AND decent oil pump clearances should idle at not less than 10psi (stinking hot, not just warm)... MORE
Must sell getting married and have to cut back on projects, the car was converted to RHD with all parts imported from the UK. New Moss Alum Valve cover and chrome bolts, new transmission, factory motor, webber side draft, 1963 Thomas Denner Bonnet one of the only ones known to be left from the short production run from 61-63. Lots of extra parts needs resto finished. Very rare car with paperwork to back the history. Needs paint and minor floor board patching, also will need interior work, also have custom side curtains with tinted glass. MUST SELL BY NEXT... MORE
David, Don't bother pulling the rubber boot, if everything is OK you have to replace it. If it not you have a messy part to play with! Simply leave the car on the ground and have someone rotate the steering wheel from side to side (about 9 to 12 ins). Get hold of the joint with your fingertips, you can feel for worn steering rack joints through the rubber boot of the steering rack with a worn rack producing a 'click' or 'jerk' near the joint. You will feel play if it is worn. The whole joint will seperate... MORE
Hi I have just joined the group and have been working on a '68 Midget since last Sept. Previously I had owed a '55 TF and a '54 TD. Having replaced my top/hood I did not find any instructions other than the recommendation that I have a top shop do it. I would be happy to correspond or talk by phone to relate what I did to get mine to fit right. My hood couldn't be returned if it had any installation holes in it (it did) even though it was 1" too narrow. When I first bought the... MORE
I have a Weber on my 73 Midget 1275. I will send you a picture later this evening that shows how mine is set up. There is a screw with a hole in it that holds the throttle cable sheeth but lets the cable through. One thing I had to do was to make a small mounting plate to hold the throttle return spring. Stay tuned.... -Tom "tmruwart" 21944... MORE
Speaking of yesterdays show. On my way back from the show I heard a loud clunks noise come from the car. I was traveling in traffic and thought I may have run over something. I checked the guages and all looked ok. I checked them again about 30 seconds later and saw the temp gauge head right for the hot side of the gauge. Buy this time I was close to the rest area on the highway and pulled off. opened the hood and found the belt had come off. Ok I thought the belt had been throuwn. Upon... MORE
Hi David - Gerard First there are two totally different racks - early, which Gerard is referring to and late which David has. They are completely interchangeable but you have to use all the bits peculiar to each rack. Second, it is a easy swap for you David as they should be both late racks and much simpler than early ones. Just pry up the steering shaft enough to unhook it from the rack then slide the rack out the side, you will have to pull the rad to get at the clamp bolts - you don't have to... MORE
G'day all I spent a bit of time last week fixing a Mk IIA Sprite just purchased by Duncan, a new customer. He bought it as he had always wanted a Sprite, and it was love at first sight - pretty Sky Blue, nice paint. Now Duncan is 6'3" tall, and in his early fourties. The Sprite didn't run - flat battery, master cylinder just been rebuilt and brakes/clutch not bled yet, no registration, hadn't been driven for 3 years. So he bought it to me to get it repaired and registered. Well by the time we changed the... MORE
thanks guys. I'm actually replacing the frnt springs this weekend so at least ill know if thats where the problem lies. I want to get the toe in checked before setting of to le mans in a few weeks anyway so i guess i'll see what that turns up if the sprngs dont do it. neil "Neil Rouse" 21874... MORE
Neil, yes, you're correct in thinking the canmber angle is not adjustable. I can't think of much that would cause this. Something must be different from one side to the other - one possibility is that you have different coil springs on each side, maybe a 1500 on one and a 1275 or earlier on the other - this would cause a bit of a lean to one side which might look like different camber angles. Have you measured the height on both sides? Regards David "David Jacobs" 21860... MORE
Max I lay the hood on a flat surface inside up I then fold the panel containing the rear windows inwards so the inside of the window rests on the inside of the roof I then fold the rear side windows inwards being careful to fold the hood fabric between the windows and not the window. Next I roll the hood up from the front end so the header rail (with the two over centre clamps tucked in) finishes up in the middle with the hood rolled around it and the outside of the hood on the outside of... MORE
My two cents/two stories. I have a bugeye that has been in the family since my dad bought it in 66. Was driving it as a sr. in high school in 72. That summer, was going out one Sat eve at ~10pm (remember when your night out started at 10pm?) Clear, full moon. I thought, it's so bright, I could probably drive without headlights. So I gave it a try. Drove about 2 miles on this knolly country road, actually seeing pretty well or so I thought. Came over a knoll and from the gloom emerged this...thing in the... MORE
