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Bob, you're Obsessed with your LBC? I would have never noticed had not pointed it out. ;-) I need a T shirt that reads "My life has been a series of obsessions" You're right Cap'n without curiosity and obsessions life would be . . . well, there is truth in the expression "bored to death." Don Can't have a second childhood . . . never left the first one. "Don May" 24950... MORE
The column does not need to be removed, but it needs to taken loose so that it can be extended and dropped down. Otherwise tou will not have the clearence for the back screws in the cowl, and probably not enough clearance for the cowl itself. It is not that big of a job once it is examined. I'm guessing about eight bolts total. "Trevor Jessie" 24921... MORE
Guys... Looking for a lister to take a look at a BE located at Gullwing Motors in LIC on behalf of a fellow lister. Brian S. or the MG car club fellow from Long Island...would this be convenient for you? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 24918... MORE
...might be on subject...but not 'specific' to the conversation.... I've been studying (extensively) the various emissions re-breather systems used on the various years and models of LBC's. Why? Trying to come up with a system that won't dump oil all over the back of the intake valves. Any of you that have ever pulled a head off an engine that has had a bit of blow-by due to worn rings, knows what I mean. The vapors (due to crankcase pressure) being discussed here, dump all that oil into the intake and end up burning onto, and crudding up the... MORE
Whereas studs have a plain portion usually in the middle, as opposed to studding which is threaded all the way. Screws have the thread going right up to the head, bolts have a plain portion of the shank under the head. Alan and yes, the Subject is a play on words "alan.east-jones" 24905... MORE
OK, Claire...let's work the problem a bit. You keep talking of a vapor/oil seperator. Where exactly is this part located on your engine, if not on the timing chain cover. I ask specifically because the year of the car may not be the year of the engine, Claire. Fr'instance, a late 10cc engine (1098) would have the vapor/oil separtor cannster located on one of the valve lifter side covers under the intake manifold instead of attached to the timing chain cover like the later 1275 engines. Factory stock PCV valve: The "appearance" of the rubber diaphragm can be decieving.... MORE
I think the term machine screw means one with a parallel thread ( unlike a woodscrew which tapers to a point) A setscrew is a thing that looks like a bolt, but the thread extends the full length of the thing. I don't claim to be any sort of an expert. It is an engineers' world, now largely lost except perhaps in some very old-fashioned engineering workshops. Guy "Guy Weller" 24900... MORE
"Well, bolt it all" It IS very confusing. :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 24895... MORE
Help! I am sure I have heard or read of a slick method to do this, but can't seem to find it in the archives. My problem is this, I have the engine and transmission all in, but neglected to put the driveshaft into the back of the transmission till now. Is there a clever way to keep the U-joint from flopping around long enough to get this into the transmission without cutting holes anywhere? The last LBC (a 70 Midget) of these I owned (20 years ago) it seems some previous owner had solved this problem by tearing... MORE
Help! I am sure I have heard or read of a slick method to do this, but can't seem to find it in the archives. My problem is this, I have the engine and transmission all in, but neglected to put the driveshaft into the back of the transmission till now. Is there a clever way to keep the U-joint from flopping around long enough to get this into the transmission without cutting holes anywhere? The last LBC (a 70 Midget) of these I owned (20 years ago) it seems some previous owner had solved this problem by tearing... MORE
Hello fellow listers, I am sure I have seen a slick method to do this, but can't seem to find it in the archives. My problem is this, I have the engine and transmission all in, but neglected to put the driveshaft into the back of the transmission till now. Is there a clever way to keep the U-joint from flopping around long enough to get this into the transmission without cutting holes anywhere? The last one of these I owned (20 years ago) it seems some previous owner had solved this problem by tearing a hole in the... MORE
Errr, no Bob, One identifies nuts and bolts be the item that they fasten. Sump bolts, timing cover bolts, steering wheel nut, header nuts, seat runner bolts. Get the picture? So, wheel studs and wheel nuts! Guy "Guy Weller" 24886... MORE
Actually.... The nuts go on the studs (as God intended and as it obviously should be) so they could be called "studnuts"? :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 24883... MORE
Most of this stuff is ferrous so a magnet on a stick (essenttial workshop tool) will pick it out too. "Jeremy Cogman" 24804... MORE
I work either on a gravel driveway or the back yard so my magnet stick is essential. I also end up will all sort of things that I did not drop but reflect a history of what was dropped before me. Don "Don May" 24807... MORE
i don't know why you lads(ladies) winge about women,..my fiancee drives a 46 royal enfield j2 and never complains once when my midget acts up on occasion. oh, and you can fit a single front motorbike wheel and a single cylnder j2 motor in a midget and still have room for passenger and the customary blanket and bottle of wine. s addison 24790... MORE
I've just recently bought an 1967 Austin Healey Sprite that was in need of some TLC, however I've also since found out it's got a few parts 'missing'! One of those was the flame trap that connects through flexible hoses the block to the inlet manifold (it doesn't have the 'Y' connector). Since fitting the missing part it now won't run properly. It has started to kick out loads of white smoke & a little bit of blue. We've compression tested the engine, fitted a new head gasket & set up the carbs so they are fine. We've now... MORE
Hi, "Cheers"... Let's get our parts straight, first. I am a little confused by your terms and the way they are used. The PCV system on the '67 is very simple. It consists of a factory diaphragm type PC V valve mounted on (in) the inlet manifold, which is fed via a flexible hose from the vapor/oil separator (aka "flame arrestor) mounted on the timing chain cover on the front of the engine. It is a "graduated orifice" (diameter of hole specific to the application). It is an "outlet". The "inlet" consists of a graduated orifice embedded within the... MORE
Jason... Sounds like the problem is on the "other side" (electrical) of the engine, assuming compression and leak down figures do not indicate mechanical problems. When was the last time you replaced wires, dist. cap, plugs, points, condenser and/or coil? Actually, best to do a major tune-up in which case you'll most likely come across and/or solve the problem, in any event? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 24756... MORE
Hello Folks Thought I would toss this out for a little help. I have a 1971 MG Midget 1275 I got in last night to take a drive and she really had a hard time having any get up and go. (she would go about 70 but it had a hard time to get there) So I checked the oil in the dash pots that was good So then I checked to see if maybe the choke was stuck open looks good So then I took a look at the fuel filter I took it off and blow it... MORE
$1000.00 takes this car home. Forced to sell, getting married and need the cash, bonnet alone is worth $1200.00 andI have put more then that just into restoring the bonnet. It is one of three known Thomas Denner Bonnets left in the world. The car is RHD with a new rack, and tie rods imported from the UK, most parts to finish it needs paint and body for the rear half and there is no motor or trans. I also have custom made glass side curtians. Photos are uploaded to this sites photos section. Southern California 909-947-8099 Mike "Michael"... MORE
Hi afminc13, It can be done but not easily. In my opinion, not a good swap even if it was easy. The reverse is much more easily accomplished (A-series into a later RB car). Motor mounts are different and the frame crossmember where the steering rack mounts needs to be cut and reinforced differently to accomodate the crank pulley. I recall there is a drivers side footwell modification that needs to be done and maybe even the passenger side. If you want to go to that much trouble, I think there are better options, such as a rotary swap.... MORE
Can a 1500 engine and trans from a 1976 midget bolt into a 1973 Midget? A good "MG" friend feels it should not be a problem, but I thought I would post the question to see if anyone has done this before. Any suggestions / advice would be greatly appreciated. "afminc13" 24693... MORE
Hello to All I finally got some time to work on the MG switch. Following the ideas/instructions from previous posts, I got the electrical plug out of the ignition switch. The metal portion of the switch assembly that wraps around the steering column now seems to work OK. At least I can remove the key. I then took the electrical plug apart. There are a couple of copper contacts, springs and steel balls. My questions is this, is the spring built into the metal switch assembly or the plastic electrical plug that fits into the switch assembly? I did... MORE
Dave.... I ass-u-me oversize seats for oversize valves but, I do NOT "know" Datsun engines....so best to check with machinist for "right" answer. :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 24672... MORE
