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It was time to put the new bearings and oil seal into the front hubs, so I got them out of the wrapping they were in, gave them a final clean with a cloth to get any little bits of dirt out ready for the new seals. I went and got the brand new bearings from the unopened packet, got them out opened them up, and trial fitted the largest bearing into the back of the hub. It wouldn't fit! It was like way too wide in diameter to fit in there! I was standing there thinking how can... MORE
I have used this method several times. Very easy to remove and install the springs this way with or without the engine in place and the cost is only two longer bolts and a couple of washers and nuts! I have found spacers and washers between the a-arm hole and the nut or bolt head make it easier to use a wrench to loosen and tighten as it raises the nut or head out of the indented area of the a-arm where the holes are located. I used a couple of large washers and socket wrench heads (makes about... MORE
When I have reasembled the front suspension oon my car before, I have always assembled it complete, without the spring and then used long 'slave bolts' to draw it up into position. This way you are not fighting the spring at any stage, except when using the slave bolts, and here it is very controlled. This method does not rely on the weight of the car at all. It is worth putting a small wooden block in position to prevent over compression of the bump stops however. Leave them in place until the engine is back in the car,... MORE
What's the NIH syndrome? The US decided the Concorde wasn't worth it because we carry vast numbers of people and our market is more suited to "large bus" configurations...inclusive of economical international travel. Noise abatement began rearing it's head shortly before the Concord was ready. The move to more quiet operation of airliners (and all but required/necessary military operations) was well along and on it's way by the time the Concord arrived. So, it had to be worked into the plan accordingly. Bad timing. Same with nationalization of Mid-East oil...bad timing. But the thing that killed mainly killed them... MORE
Sorry folks, way off topic. We're planning to head down to Bristol on Wednesday to see Concorde land for the last time. Can anyone who knows the area recommend a good place to park, for going up onto the downs by the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Cheers and thanks for your indulgence. "Jeremy Cogman" 26946... MORE
Lori, As other members will tell, if it ran it would be worth more. Need to check under the hood on the passenger side of the engine for a tag that will start with a 10 or 12. Which is it? Did it run when parked? How many years parked? Inside or out? Can you e-mail me photos? Frenchww@... . Thanks, Bill French Hilton Head, SC frenchww@... 26911... MORE
I think concours is an absolute and total waste of a car. The cars were made to be driven when they rolled out of the factory, and those that still exist still have the soul of a driver (screw that VW ad "drivers wanted") in them. In my opinion, anyone that does concours is as much a criminal as the person that leaves one to rust to death with no intention of ever doing anything with it. Either way, it will never be driven again. I am still buying parts for my frog, so I don't count!! The concours... MORE
I have two pilot bearings, one is a roller type and the other a pourous metal. Which is the better (pros & cons) bearing to use? Jim C 73 Midget 67 MGB "klutterbutt92530" 26875... MORE
Jim C. .... "Roller" is the one that came in later 1275's so by this definition, is the superior product. As to whether it will fit the earlier engines that originally used the nonroller bronze bushing???? This would be a matter for.....Ed of JustBrits, no doubt!! How 'bout it Ed? Will (or should) it fit??? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 26879... MORE
Same size?? Prob'ly not. Roller in LATE 1275s. Ed "justbrits" 26876... MORE
Ok...I get the Castrol 20w50 and put it in the engine. Crank her up and she hums just sweeeeet. So, I go out to drive her. When I push in the clutch she idles down way low like something's dragging on the engine and the little red ignition light comes on. I give her a little gas and we seem to be fine. No problems putting her into gear so I go for a drive around the block. I get to the end of the street and can't get her in first. I get her in second and we... MORE
After some thought, it looks like I might not try to save my existing front clip on my AH Sprite MKII. My car was a GP car in the early 70's and has some front end repairs to show for it. I think rather than putting the time and $$$ into fixing what I have, I'll go with a one piece fiberglass front end. So my question is.....what's out there in fiberglass front ends, and who can recomend a good one? I've looked into the Speedwell piece and it looks nice. Does anyone have any first hand experience with... MORE
Thanks Nigel, Yes, sentimentality does enter into it. My father gave me this Sprite as a high school graduation present some 23 years ago. He actually gave it to me in pieces, and we rebuilt it together, which brought us closer, considering I was living with my mother after their divorce. So it's not just a car, it's a family heirloom! In the last three years I have installed performance suspension front and rear, uprated brakes, Weber, and LCB exhaust header. Now the drivetrain is out to rebuild the engine and install the Datsun 5- speed. Looking more closely... MORE
G'day Brandon This should be no problem to find. They are readily available in Oz, and I'm surprised Moss don't stock them. There is nothing special about it - just your everyday welsch plug. From memory, it is 1" across, but measure it to check. Then visit your local engine or cylinder head reconditioners. These guys have buckets of welsch plugs of various sizes, and they will probably give you one for nothing! avagoodday Colin "Colin@SpriteParts" 26738... MORE
I dunno... They had some wicked sub-machine gun issued to about all of them when they hit Korea. Aircooled barrel, round clip like a Tommy Gun. You guys out there who know guns...what was this? Soviet or Chinese made? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 26741... MORE
-If its of intrest a lot of the midget/sprite windsreens are in fact made in canada,as for fitting them you are better taking your time and doing it yourselve ,along with a new rubber.The auto-windscreen people just pick a dam silly price out of there head to charge simply they dont want to fit them and a lot of them dont have a clue how to. wes "wesley5060" 26726... MORE
Just a quick strip and rebuild is all it requires :-) Banging your head against a bricjk wall might be an idea for a new hobby? Less pain perhaps? Great sympathy here. R "Roger Stinson" 26710... MORE
Damm, That's one think that bothers me about these lists, very few people will really take the time to give you the information that you really need. Your question of "if it was converted to neg. earth is there anything I should check to make sure it was done correctly?" Yes, the tach. As per Guide to Purchase & D.I.Y. restoration of the MG Midget & Austin-Healey Sprite: pg 222: Remove the tachometer from the car by undoing the two knurled nuts and taking off the lock washers and clips. "Robert Webb" 26692... MORE
Listers, The list of projects has grown. The list of attendees has grown. The likelihood that anything good will come of this has grown. To repeat: On November 28 and 29 (post Thanksgiving) there will be a gathering of enthusiastic Spridgeteers in Madison, Wisconsin with the intention of working on several projects on several cars. Some heavy stuff, some fiddley stuff. There will be some food and beverage provided, though the more the better. (hint hint) The event will be web-cast in some fashion. (WST's on that) It would help to have a fairly accurate head count. (please contact... MORE
I wrote the following post thinking about rostyles, but after I looked at the original post I realized you are asking about early steel wheels. Oh well, some of it is still pertinent, so here it is: I've had success using a combination of chemical stripper and sand blasting. I've used the enviro-friendly stripper (letting it sit for three hours) then I hosed off the residue and the remaining paint blasted off quickly at fairly low pressure. I agree that removing the tire it the smart thing to do. Then self etching primer, then a light coat of medium... MORE
Is it just me , or has anyone else noticed a distinct lack of LBC content o ver the last week ? I thought this is what the LBCnonLBC site was set up for. Somewhere for LB C owners to discuss , flame, joke, insult etc with other LBC folk. One can be member of more than one group ya know.!!! Or just head it NO LBC as I thought was agreed by a majority !!!! Alan (once chastised for a posting with lack of direct LBC content !!!!!) - - - - - - - - - -... MORE
"I think ultimately....." Oh yes, Gerard. In the last 40 years it's been all slowly downhill for sure, at least here in the USA where special interest well being preceeds majority well-being... no doubt about it. Of course, this is all a matter of extent but we definitely are headed toward the dark side in this respect. The pendulum has swung too far and needs to retreat a bit toward the other side, so to speak. But this will not happen under our current political system which has become a caricature of itself. We need REAL campaign finance reform... MORE
there are supposed to be some threaded stud-plate things as well, which should help hold the strips more firmly (can't remember if there's one at each end of each strip, or just one per strip) Check your parts manual for details. David "David Jacobs" 26565... MORE
Terry I've uploaded a photo of my sill clips and put it in my folder on the websi =3D=0D te - Nigel-71-Midget - sillclips Hope it helps Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 26564... MORE
Thanks The clips I have look about the right shape but are just not tall enought to hold the strip, they just fall out of the slot. BTW I got the midget MOT'd with nothing more than 4 new tyres, the old ones were not worn out the wall were covered in cracks simply caused by age. I think the oxygen in the air attacks the rubber. Normally you wear out the tyre long before this happens. Terry "terry.isherwood" 26557... MORE
