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No, Russ, yopu do not have to get into the trans to deal with the clutch slave cylinder - it's mounted on the outside of the bellhousing just behind the engine. Unless you are really, really skinny, you will need to jack the left side up to gain access. If you have a 1500 (and if you do, I feel sorry for you ;)) the slave is secured by a pinch bolt - otherwise, it's held by two bolts. "Jim" 35991... MORE
Line up the mark with the engine off, then make some new marks on top with a few dabs of white paint. "joe blxfstz" 35990... MORE
Yup, Jim, lay on your back and look up at the timing cover - that's where the indicator is. It can be done by one person if you keep the distributor clamp snug and move it in very small increments. You may find that the mark "floats" all over the place (commonly known as "timing scatter" in an engine with some miles on it). Just pick the mid point of the scatter for your timing point. "Jim" 35974... MORE
In the spirit of nature...which, by the way, I didn't climb to the top of the food chain to eat celery...the more proper solution might be a raptor, such as an owl or hawk, trained to enjoy squab, would rid the neighborhood of the cooing pests in short order in a natural way. No guns, no special food, but with an entertaining flare that will draw all the kids on the block to watch. There is nothing like watching a mid air snatch and feed... "Jim" 35938... MORE
"The Modern Toolbox" Hammer - In ancient times a hammer was used to inflict pain on ones enemies. Modern hammers are used to inflict pain on oneself. Screwdriver - The drink ordered at the local bar after you call in a professional repairman to undo the $500 in damage you did while trying to change out a tail light socket in your newly painted car with your handy screwdriver. Phillips Screwdriver - The bar drink that you order when the damage estimate is over $1,000. Contains twice the vodka. Pliers - A device used to extend your reach the... MORE
"Put 'um up, Rob" he said as he threw a left hook that missed badly. Actually, I might have to agree about Triumph engineering (did I say that out loud?) - 'cept for technology developed in the '50's, the Sprite and pre 74 Midgets are pretty good and have tremendous potential if someone has skill...or money to pay someone with skill. Your are also right that not much weight can come off any flywheel - even an "A" series or it will granade...then you really need money. The trick is knowing how much and from where to remove the... MORE
Yea, like he said... For those who have held one, you know the "A" series flywheel is about, oh, half a ton...alright, maybe not that heavy, but very heavy. Having that much mass smooths the acceleration of the engine reducing vibration but limits how quickly it will accelerate with everything else being equal. "Jim" 35920... MORE
1. Advantages 2. dis-advantages 1.You know how your Spridget performs with two people aboard? OK...take one out. There you have your "increase" in terms of a lightened flywheel as it appli es to lower gear acceleration, very generally speaking, more or less. 2. Depending upon state of tune and your touch with the clutch...slightly increased clutch wear (depending upon how you drive) due to less rotational inertia o f the idling motor. IOW, you may have to "slip" the clutch a little more to get away from a stop without stalling. There are mildly lightened steel flywheels for the... MORE
FWIW, Had my flywheel lightened by a local mechanic who specializes in imports and is very familiar with British makes. For all you 1500 spridgeteers our there my guy only took out about 1 lb. of material. Told me the flywheel is pretty light as it is and any more might be counter-productive. So 1500 guys we either have better Triumph technology in our motors OR we've been screwed again. I personally like the better technology option. Rob C Webfoot Leisure.com Your Local Pool Store-On the Web rob@... 866-530-9801 toll free " robbiesg@... " 35916... MORE
Enough cat related sillyness. I have searched the archives and found nothing in regard to this subject. I remember seeing a site somewhere that provided some guidance in regard to lightening the cast iron flywheel used on "A" series engines. Does anyone know where I might find this info? Jim '73 Midget '03 VFR800 "Jim" 35903... MORE
'cause it takes a little time for the oil leaking from the running motor to drip upon the clutch lining? Or is the clutch "slipping" very slightly and the lining getting hot accordingly after a little time driving? Smell anything burning? Which are the only things I can think of 'cause the problem doesn't reveal itself initially when all is "cold" and all is apparently well 'til it's driven a while. Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 35876... MORE
It happens only after everything is fully warmed up, 20 or 30 minutes driving and is quuite pronoinced in 1st and R. Clutch is fairly new, 10K miles, no sign of opil dripping from the bellhousing. Could it be a motor/trans mount or something equally simple? "joe blxfstz" 35873... MORE
Well Herb, et al. The Company is a consulting engineering outfit called Ricardo . http://www.ricardo.com/investorCentre/investorCorpProfile.asp Started life pre WW1 when the founder doubled the efficiency of diesel engines in the very first WW1 tanks.(I understand the exhaust exited in the tank also , so the enemy wouldn't see them coming - the early tank crews did not last long !!! He used his experience on improving early Triumph motorcycles, on combustion chamber shape mainly and camshafts (Along with Weslake). "Alan" 35852... MORE
Ah yes , a normal Sunday's drive in the British countryside !!!! Mitsubishi rally car . First time on podium since 1991 and winner of the Dakar rally by an unprecedented 3 1/2 hours or so, this winter. Extremely advanced World Rally Car - , now ask me who's company designed and built (and tested them, (breathing on fingernails and polishing on front of shirt as he types !!!!) Alan EJ Some quite impressive driving , eh ? "Alan" 35850... MORE
That's cubic inches = 948cc "Jim" 35842... MORE
If anyone is interested, there is a 1960 bugeye listed for sale in the auction. The Barrett-Jackson site has the car listed with no reserve but they don't indicate when it will be on the block. It can be seen at http://tinyurl.com/623wq Nelson 62 Sprite in pieces "witstock7" 35839... MORE
Welcome, Jim.... rear RWA Midgets have a nice "balanced" look their square wheel-arched brothers don't share. Fr'instance, a Frogeye bonnet looks far more at home on the former as compared to the latter. A "tuned" 1380 matched with a 5 speed.... excellent!!! But more importantly, how do you feel about cats??? Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 35836... MORE
I should introduce myself. My name is Jim and I live in the great pacific northwest, near Seattle, WA, USA. I have a '73 Midget that I have owned since 1987. It has seen little use since the mid '90's for a number of reasons but it is currently in the "state" of being rebuilt (well, it has been in this state for a couple of years now). I've been accumulating parts and slowly working on my beast. I'm finishing up the suspension rebuild (poly bushings, new springs, Spax shocks in the rear, new lever shocks in the front)... MORE
Dear Virgil and all, I have a block. I am not sure what it is but I am sure those on the list can tell me. It is very available in San Diego. Here is the hard part, get ready to laugh at me or yell names etc. It had been setting out in the rain for god knows how many years. There is surface rust inside and outside. The rust is not bad but it looks like hell. I am sure sand blasting or hot tanking it would make it ok. It has a pan, quite a bit... MORE
Could look for a Maestro 1275 engine, yep I know its FWD and transverse.. but its not like a mini engine.. the gearbox is bolted to the end so its probably the very similar to a midget 1275 once you get past the single SU Stewart "Ford Prefect" 35827... MORE
Hi Vigil, The only 1275's with a potential problem with it in racing trim are the very first ones with the thin flange block. However, they're still pretty good but also pretty scarce! All the others that came in Spridgets are essentially the same. All the rear drive car engines are different than the mini ones. I might know of a 1275 engine in the San Diego area and can check that out tomorrow. Let me know if you're interested and I'll call him in the morning. Best, Paul A There might be one out there hiding somewhere, but... MORE
Thanks Margaret, I am taking my wife to the Cotswolds this Weekend for her birthday. On the Saturday we are going to the Heritage Motor Museum, they have the last Midget of the line there so i will ask them for info. Ian "mandy716412" 35791... MORE
A Heritage Certificate will give you all the details of the car when it le ft the factory. British Motor Indusrty Heritage Trust are the people to contact. I'm not sure how mush they charge now, but mine was =A315 many man y moons ago. Margaret South Lincolnshire (UK) "May you be in Heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you're dead" mmbrock88@... 35790... MORE
Hi Guys, I remember reading somewhere recently about some sticky type drop cloths you can use in the garage for painting that will stick to the floor walls etc to help contain dust. Anybody know where I can get these as I cant remember where I read it :-) Thanks Duncan "Duncan Sinclair" 35778... MORE
Duncan, I know a remodeling construction guy and I noticed that when he was working on a house, he would roll out some kind of thin plastic sheet, perhaps 4 or 6 feet wide, that had a light sticky glue on one side. It would stick to carpet and floors and not slide around but not sticky enough to be a problem pulling it up after the job was cleaned up. Kept the rugs and floors from paint drops and dirt etc. The backing was about as sticky as a yellow post-it note and I think it was clear... MORE
