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Must be an a-sereis thing.. my 1500 engine had oil pressure the second I go t it turning over on the starter, after 16 years of non use. Speaking of wh ich there are some more recent pics of it in the photo gallery under 'Stewa rt's 1500' Stewart "Ford Prefect" 36470... MORE

1. skip vice, it draws the heat out. Use a cinder block, or something like it to just set it on and heat. Acylene/MAPP gas & Oxy also works well and is hotter. We are talking a large chunk of metal and small rubber seals. 2. or hotter. 3. Or large pliers to pick up while hot and rap against a piece of wood on the ground to knock the piston out. Works great. Bob, Troutdale, OR "Robert Webb" 36425... MORE

I am certain that one of the more mechanical listers will say this is a bad thing to do, but here's what I do in situations like this: 1) put the item in a vise or somehow have it supported so that you don't have to hold it 2) use a propane torch to gently heat up the piston, making the rubber gooey enough to break free 2A) Don't let the rubber catch on fire! WD-40 is flammable, I think, so have a bucket of water or fire extinguisher handy just in case! 3) using heat-resistant gloves and a... MORE

Jens, I agree with all the above and I might add that if it was running ok with oil pressure and no rattling sounds when put sleep, it should be ok now. The first thing I would do is to make sure if there is pressure or not. I would pull the plugs and add a little squirt of oil to allow the engine to turn over faster, pull coil wire and crank engine for at least 20 to 40 seconds. If no press, pull open an oil line, or pressure valve cap, and crank to see if oil... MORE

I bought what claimed to be a sticker set for a midget, but its obviously for a 1275, as the chassis plate is wrong, it has MG cars written on it not Austin morris like my original and the negative earth warning sticker is wrong, the suplied sticker has 'warning negative earth' witted in black on a silver background, the original one Which I still have as it's still attached to the original nose cone that was repalced is at least twice the size, has red writing and a whole lead more writing on it. The chassis plate does... MORE

Yea, we know, you are past the beating the guys off (down Capt'n Bob) with a stick, you want a Cannon...... Bob, Troutdale, OR "Robert Webb" 36390... MORE

Jacques LaClainche is looking for any and all information pertaining to all Series A engines in these respects...948's, 1098's and/or 1275's. He mistakenly contacted me as the "Bob" who has access to this information. Not me so it's gotta be another "Bob" lister?? Cap'n Bob Basic Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 36382... MORE

Glad to hear you have her running again!. 2 thoughts on the clutch...from a fellow 1500 owner: 1) is the clutch plate installed the correct way (there is a stamping that says "this side to engine" or something. It will fit facing either way, but will only truly work when facing the correct way. A local shop did this one to me a while back. 2) On my Midget, there was no obvious sign of an air pocket (clutch hose is semi-transparent), but both slave & master were replaced. It worked, but not quite right, as you describe. I... MORE

Rolled mine twice, never lost a dipstick.......... Just the dipstick driving got damaged. "gerald_r_simpson" 36376... MORE

"'67...the best of years"! But the engines, Stewart.... they were sweet...just right. No emissions but a PCV system...and leaded fuel was still around so 10.0-1 or greater was NOT a problem! Ahhhh...for the good ole' days! :) Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 36373... MORE

My first thought was that the dipstick would hit the bonnet/hood before it came out, but on closer consideration, it is probably not that long, so could come out, given enough force. It would have to be a sharp, sudden pressure to pop it out though. (unless the car was upside down at the time......) David "David Jacobs" 36370... MORE

BTW, does anyone know where I can find a replacement dipstick? - Healeypeno, Dallas "Vince" 36367... MORE

What are the chnces that a well-placed dipstick could be blown out and lost? All responses welcome. No questions asked. But if you really want to know why I ask, I'll be glad to tell. Thanks Healeypeno, Dallas "Vince" 36366... MORE

Which engine? Pa "Paul Asgeirsson" 36368... MORE

That's good news. I've just had a scan on Amazon etc, and it seems it is only slightly more expensive than motor racing itself. Amazon want 212 pounds for a copy, so a few jpegs would be most welcome. Gerry "gerald_r_simpson" 36336... MORE

I think GTX is Castrol's motor oil. If you use Castrol brake fluid, it is LMA. Assuming your brake hydraulics have been rebuilt since the car left the factory, any brand DOT 3 will be fine. I have a friend who makes his living restoring british cars, and he always uses the cheapest DOT 3 he can buy. Never had a problem. "joe blxfstz" 36331... MORE

as long as you don't kink the wiper rack tube and don't try and bend it too far, I don't see why you shouldn't move the motor. "David Jacobs" 36305... MORE

I would like to relocate the windshield wiper motor on my 73 midget. It's on the left inner fender right now. I notice from pictures on Ed's web site that BE wiper motors are up next to the pedal box. Can I use a different cable and re-locate my motor? Anyone tried this? In the current position, it interferes with my Weber air cleaner. Robert Houston rbhouston@... 36304... MORE

Sorry - my car is a 60 bugeye with 1098 engine and ribcase gearbox. Bob rlirwn@... 36303... MORE

I pulled off the old slave cylinder and had it resleeved. When I took it off, it was very difficult to remove the upper bolt due to the small amount of room (no room for socket - only turn about one flat at a time) and the fact that the bolt was so long that there was less than 1/8 inch of room between the bolt and the frame when it was all the way unscrewed. I went out and bought a ratcheted box wrench, but I was wondering if anyone had any other tips. Maybe I could use... MORE

Hi Cap'n. Just make your own. Get some of the round ceramic magnets that mosy hardware stores have for sale and with a dab of JB Weld on the plug, you've now got a wonderful magnetic plug! The dif plug has a flat surface, so only needs a drop or so on it and place the magnet on it. Let it harden a few hours and use it. The Brit trans plug has a deep recess, so takes just a little bit more JB, Then put the magnet in the recess, let it set and now you have a... MORE

There on the side of the motor? 'Cause if that's where I look, it ain't got 'em. "vegas_law" 36263... MORE

Likely a 1275 then. Pa "Paul Asgeirsson" 36266... MORE

The 1098 and 948 have tappet covers. 1275 Doesn't Pa "Paul Asgeirsson" 36264... MORE

So then I certainly have a 1275 motor, then? I'd check the number plate on it, but it's been busted off. "vegas_law" 36255... MORE