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Don Thanks for this post. It's not just about saving money is it, it's also about re-using original parts. I'm totally with you on this one. I may use new nuts, bolts and washers, but I'll go out of my way to use/restore/refurbish as many of the original parts from my car as possible. Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 23213... MORE
Well....obviously, RBH! And, good to have you baaaak, fully erect of course. Let me know if you want any tips on Corvettes. I know a fellow who works at Sports & Classics building a convertible Sting Ray in their back yard. Does his own engine work, fibreglass and paint... real talented young adult!! Good taste in paint color, too....deep metallic blue with a little purple thrown in..beautiful! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 23209... MORE
Hi guys You may have noticed I've been rather quiet regarding posts to the list lately, thats soley because I've been beavering away on the Midget restoration, and making the most of the good weather. I'll bring you up to date on where I am. I'm glad to say that about 90% of the structural welding is now complete and includes two new floorpans, two new inner and outer sills, two new inner footwell side panels, two new lower hinge repair sections and outer covers, two new lower rear inner and outer wing repair sections, localised repairs to both... MORE
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=2422578220&category=18308 1980 MG MIDGET - 1500cc - BHU 575V MY PRIDE AND JOY :) ORANGE/RED BLACK CONVERTABLE ROOF. 126,000 MILES ON THE CLOCK. NO TAX OR MOT. DONT WANT TO SEE IT GO, BUT CANT DO THE RESTORATIONS NEEDED. IDEAL FOR MG ENTHUSIAST LOOKING FOR A RESTORATION PROJECT. DOES NOT RUN AT THE MOMENT, BUT WILL DO AFTER A LITTLE WORK. ENGINE IS DIRTY, BUT PARTS ARE FULLY CAPABLE OF WORKING. HASNT BEEN STARTED FOR A WHILE, BATTERY HAS GONE. NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. BODYWORK HAS BEGAN TO RUST IN SMALL SECTIONS. THIS CAR HAS SO MUCH... MORE
"I'm not well" Oh, yeah you are, Erich!! I love my Series A engine but a Mazda rotary in a Spridget has gotta be a blast in anyone's reality! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 23170... MORE
When you operate the starter, do the lights dim? If so check your battery. When the ignition switch contacts failed on another of my cars, I removed the cowl and put a jumper across the two terminals on the back of the switch after looking at the wiring diagram to establish which colours the relevant wires were. (Workshop Manual) Another indicator that the switch is going (although different contacts) is that the engine will miss a few beats, particularly when the engine is pulling, for example up hill, leading to a bit of Kangerooing. This is usually caused by... MORE
hello - I'm new to the group and new to owning a 1978 Miget 1500. My problem is I am not able to get the the engine to turn during a start. I know it's not the starter, I had a new electronic starter installed. I read posts about "jumping" the solenoid and would like to know how to do that. Step by step please, I'm a rookie ( don't laugh ) Also would liek to know how to test and bypass the ignition switch to see if that is the culprit as well. Thanks, Tony AKA A Yank... MORE
The 1098 engines came with a vertical flow radiator. Listening to others on the list the best solution appears to be to have your radiator re-cored. apparently it costs less and is more efficient than buying a new cross flow, and much more efficient than buying as used one, which could come with problems built in, as it were, due to age. (I think I might be able to relate to that one!) I would like toknow where to have it done for my own benefit, for future reference, because the Rad. I have is the original and is... MORE
The radiator in my 60 bugeye needs replacing. I have the original vertical flow radiator. Is this the best choice for replacement? The engine is a 1098, so keeping everything completely original is not an issue. Thanks Bob Irwin rlirwn@... 23155... MORE
I can only suggest that you look on the internet and find out where the most local midgesprite and MG Car Club meetings are (oh yes, the MG owners club too) and go along and have a look at some of the cars. You will probably find enthusiasts who live near to you who would be only too willing to help. All those who I have met over the years have been very friendly/helpful and willing to share their knowledge of these cars with fellow enthusiasts. You do not need to know much - just be willing to learn.... MORE
Good point Bob. These cars have two numbers, a chassis or VIN number (VIN wasn't a term that was used then) which is on the documents and the chassis plate in the engine bay. They also have a body number which is on a tag in the door jamb (where the hinges are) and somewhere else that I can't remember. Nobody has mentioned that the VIN number is NOT the number in the door jams. Bob, Troutdale, OR jeremy.cogman@... 23151... MORE
Hey does anyone know what the fuel pressure should be coming out of the fuel pump on a 1978 1500 midget? Mine is 5 1/2 pounds. When I drive over 3500 RPM's / 60-65 MPH the gas goes to the front charcoal canister, fills it and chokes out the carb. I take off the bottom hose, drain and ok for another 20 miles. We tried everything and it still happens. I was thinking maybe the pressure is too high. Any thoughts. Joe Blitz Rochester NY "Joe Bellizia" 23147... MORE
I forgot to add a 'welcome to the list', Erich. someone on the list can probably help you narrow down the approximate age of your 'new' car with a little bit of detective work, for example, has it got wind-up windows or sidescreens? 948/1098/1275 or 1500 engine? combined brake/clutch master cylinder or separate? single or dual circuit brakes? chrome or rubber bumpers? if chrome, are they wide or narrow? is the hood a packaway type or fastened to the back of the cockpit? and so on. Any single one of these features won't necessarily give the whole story, as... MORE
I just got the renewal for my insurance on the Frogeye (also built by robsfrogs). 4 named drivers, 1275cc, unlimited mileage, agreed insurance value =A38,000. premium of =A3182.70. It's garaged in central London and I'm 42 years old. Gary L 1958 Frogeye (mostly) "Gary Lazarus" 23118... MORE
Thanks David, It really is a mess of a car, it looks like a Mk III but previous owner/ owners were very creative. It has the chrome strip down the hood/bonnet and down the sides and it also has the sill chrome strips and the Midget badges on the sill????? I think they liked chrome.... Wind-up windows and a fixed top at the back like my 1275. It has no engine, so I've been toying with the idea of doing something craz y with it. Anyone have a spare Honda S2000 engine? "Erich Maybaum" 23124... MORE
Before Cap'n Bob jumps in, Why do you want to drive in conditions where you have to roll up the windows ? The solution is to remove them and become a fair weather friend or super macho type. Don And yes, Moss Motors does have an electric window kit, if you must. :-) "Don May" 23091... MORE
Need some help on this. I intended to rebuild my clutch master cylinder so I looked in the Haynes 1275/1500 comic book. It says to remove the pedal box cover remove the cotter pin and pin and than remove the master cylinder nuts. How does someone remove the lower nut without taking off the entire pedal box along with also removing the brake master cylinder. Not so simple a job. Is this the only way to get at the nut. Dougp77 Michigan. "dougple" 23062... MORE
I purchased a 8 of 1975 USA mg midget and have been correcting what the previous owners did to ricky race it. I have talked to the mechanic the previous owners had work on the car about the things I noticed wrong after buying it. The left front end has too much negative camber, thanks PilotBob. The mechanics answer "the owners just replaced tires and did not drive fast" what he meant by fast must have been any thing over 40 MPH. The engine isn't original for the car. Its a 1275 instead of the 1493. The mechanic had... MORE
Wimpy.... There are 1500 owners who would very much like to be in your shoes with your 1275 driveline set-up, believe me!! When YOUR transmission goes, you can at least exchange it for the readily available, easily installable Datsun 210 conversion for about what it costs for a rebuilt British ribcase at today's prices. AND, you have the benefit of already having the higher geared 3.7 diff. as well (most likely) which came stock in the later 1500 Spridgfires. Which is a good thing considering the first 3 ratios for the 210 gearbox are slightly lower than those in... MORE
Toyperson!! I have no reason to think the Mikuni isn't a superb little carb considering they're everywhere on bikes but, the Weber kit already set up for the stock Spridget 1275 is no problem and will give you more of that fuzzy warmth you're looking for when you put your foot in it...BTDT and no set-up problems, either (as long as the engine is reasonably "healthy" to begin with!:). Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 23038... MORE
Brad, I can't comment directly on your question, but some things I know (or think). Weber side drafts aren't much fun to try to tune and keep in tune. If I were going to upgrade the carbs on an A- series, I'd go with twin 1-1/2 or a single 1-3/4 SU. Easy to tune and parts are no problem. I did once convert an Elan from twin Strombergs to a single side draft SK, which is basically a Weber copy. It ran like stink, but I ended up buying many dollars worth of jets, air bleeds, emulsion tubes, ect,... MORE
On the Brit A series engine, the most common aftermarket carb is the Weber. I have a friend I am going to visit tomorrow that has a Mikuni sidedraft that he is willing to sell me. I have no idea of condition, age or model, but ballpark figure, what would be a fair price to offer for the carb, should it not be visibly abused. My other questions are, are these worth fitting to the 1275 cc engine, too much, or too little. What is the parts availability on these carbs? I have a Dellorto on a rotary project... MORE
But of course in the UK most of these have different names, and some - like the "sidemarker lamps" don't exist at all! And a "quarter light" as in the original thread topic, is nothing to do with Mr Lucas. The term light refers to a window or pane of glass - as in Elizabethan buildings with "leaded lights", "skylights", "fanlight", "borrowed lights" etc. Remember these are LBCs. Actually, I think everyone should stick with the British naming of parts and drop all references to hoods when you mean bonnets, rotors when you mean discs, fenders when you mean... MORE
G'day all If you want production info about your car (build date, colour, engine number, even sometimes key number, etc) then you probably need to get a Certificate from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. But it will cost you. Click here for details. http://www.healey.org/production.shtml avagoodday Colin "Colin@SpriteParts" 23015... MORE
Try the British Motor Heritage Website for starters. You can resgister your car and get info on VIN numbers. Rob C 75 Midget robbiesg@... 23003... MORE
