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There might be one out there hiding somewhere, but what's wrong with a used one? I'm pretty sure there are lots of used ones that can be brought up to new snuff, except for an oversize bore, with good machine shop work. I did see a NOS EN40B crankshaft on EBay today, though. Might be gone as it had a buy it now of about $500.00 Later, Paul A "Paul Asgeirsson" 35824... MORE
You'll get a better job if you do the prep, at least to the point of removing all the trim, lights, windshield, etc. they're not going to do that; they just mask around, and you get a nicer job if the car is has everything reasonable removed. I think you'd be well advised to take the paint to them, along with the appropriate hardeners and reducers. Good paint is expensive, and may cost than the entire cost of a MAACO job. They should be able to do the rest of the prep, masking and spraying okay, but they're not... MORE
G'day Tom The LHD and RHD Bugeye body shells are identical. All you need to convert your car are: a.. RHD steering rack b.. RHD dashboard c.. new clutch and brake lines from the master cylinder across to the right side of the car d.. new (longer) wires from the headlight dip switch across to the right side of the car And that's it. avagoodday Colin "Colin Dodds" 35747... MORE
Chuck...do not be mislead by compression ratios which could be had back when leaded ("manly") octanes were available . Today's unleaded "garbage" octanes require a little more thought in this di rection, assuming a cast iron head and the ignition advance curve you're probably working with, along with a "mild" cam with relatively little duration which will favor maximum "trapping" of the combustion gases in favor of the low end of the useable rpm spectrum (torque.. as in street application). With aluminum heads you can go about a point higher than with cast iron, all else being equal. Also,... MORE
Early MG Metro engines were 10.5:1 (std 1275 Metros were 9.4 or 9.75:1) But don't forget, overboring will increase this, everything else being equal. Aside from that, I'd only reiterate what Cap'n Bob said, do your research and decide what YOU want! Regards David "David Jacobs" 35713... MORE
Actually, Chuck.... .milling the head is preferred over flat-tops or domed pistons (as explained in your Vizard book, BTW) as a way of bringi ng the CR up a bit. With all due respect....strongly suggest you read the book...from cover to cover..... BEFORE (not after) you build your motor!!!! :):) Fr'instance....an understanding of the sections on cams will allow YOU to choose the best cam for your application, without input from others (though of course we are always at your disposal, obviously!!:). Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 35712... MORE
Hi all,I am building a 59 bugeye with a datsun 5 speed and parts from a 72 midget.The 1275 is a smog head 72 motor and I was just wondering if anybody knows a mild street way to build this motor.I would like a mild street cam ,am planing on a header and punching the block 20 over.I have the vizards book but its a lot to digest.He says MG metro pistons work fine but thats only 8.8 to 1 cr.I think I would like to have about 10 to 1 C.R..I don't think My motor has ever been... MORE
Dear Friends, I am asking my friends for a small favor. A friend of mine, Kerry McCall/Smith has entered a competition to win being the host cook on a Food Network Cooking Show. The winner will get to star for 6 episodes on the Cooking Channel full network. The way it works is each contestant entered a short video on them cooking and talking about why they should have their own cooking show. Kerry entered and sent in a video made by someone you know, who shall go nameless. (if nothing else, you might enjoy the video.) Somehow she... MORE
Robert, THe show was on in Chi over the holidays and I found it quite interesting. My buddy who has been restoing his 1275 for 23 years loves Mini's. In a weird kind of way after watching the show I kinda understand.....or am I losing it? Rob C Webfoot Leisure.com Your Local Pool Store-On the Web rob@... 866-530-9801 toll free " robbiesg@... " 35705... MORE
Anyone remember a model # for the Isuzu trooper starter that is supposed to fit a Spridget? I seem to remember this was a bolt in substitution. I installed the pertronix night before last, but the engine wont turn over fast enough to fire. I've changed just about everything but the starter, so I guess that's next. Robert Houston Texan in New Mexico 73 Midget 63 TR4 An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There is a just God that presides over the... MORE
how about if you only fit the inner one of each pair of bushes in each leg of the arm (if you see what I mean!), then when it is on the car, fit the steel sleeve and the bolt, then fit the second bush and sleeve through the hole in the chassis mounting. You might then need to use a screw clamp to squeeze the bush in before you can get the washer and nut on. It's tight, but it should go on this way. David "David Jacobs" 35699... MORE
Stephan, It could be slippage between the 2 halves of the crank pulley. There is a rubber insert between the 2 parts providing a damper for crank vibrations. It could be that this has deteriorated allowing the marks to shift in relation to the crank, whilst the timing remains the same. Guy "Guy Weller" 35695... MORE
Duncan, You are right - I didn't think of that! Since the valves appear to open at the right moment (1 or 2 deg off?) the chain should be OK. Then the question may be whether the pulley can somehow be rotated 15 deg? I have never taken it off, but looking into Haynes and Ball it looks like there is only one way to mount it? Anyone knows? An unknown number of previous owners have worked on this car with probably various levels of proficiency.. Thanks, Stephan. "legalalien97" 35694... MORE
Hello all: This Question is about my '68 Sprite "Rosa" - 1275cc Is it possible that the timing chain jumps a teeth on any of the sprockets when it gets worn? I have my engine out of the car for an unrelated issue (replaced the starter ring gear =96 different story) and noticed that the notch in the crankshaft pulley is about 15 deg past the TDC mark when the nr. 1 piston is at TDC. I checked the posiiton of the nr. 1 piston visualy through the spark hole, and by using a wire and am quite sure... MORE
bidding up to $60,000............ http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=80766&item =4517659953&rd=1 Think an A-Series will fit? :) Actually it make me sad, as this means there will be one less MG to cheer for at Sebring this year. Oh well, the women and beer will be there (and the burning furniture as well)!!!!!!! I know Chuck is going. Any other listers making the trip? We could have a group get together Tad "Richard Rivenbark" 35691... MORE
Stephan, The timing chain would not have any issue here as you are reading the crankshaft not the camshaft. If it had jumped then the valves would be out but your TDC would still be correct on the piston. Sorry I can't help more but that all I can think of now. I'm sure some of the experts here will help more. Duncan duncan@... "Duncan Sinclair" 35693... MORE
Jim... Crane is an excellent, reliable system. Used them for years (before the self-contained PerTronix came on the scene) on " tuned" Vizardized 1340 Spridget and "upgraded" 1600cc VW Bug. No problems i n this regard whatsover for the (substantial) life of each vehicle. Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 35682... MORE
Sure a cold box is worth fitting, Jens. Not a new car out there that hasn't got one. Jacques LaClainche's website shows his BE with a cold air box. Looks like a sealed "mailbox" with holes cut in the appropriate place for the carbs and a "heater" hose ducted to the front by the grille (but on the carb. side). Very practical, very functional. For cold wx, you'd just leave the hose IN the engine compartment, short of it's duct in the grille area. Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 35679... MORE
Just to add insult to injury, I happen to have an engine stand for an "A" engine that I would give to someone that could use it, But I'm in Troutdale, OR, a suburb of Portland, OR. No shipping. Bob, Troutdale, OR If no takers, I will try to donate it to the Austin Healey Club of Oregon. "Robert Webb" 35673... MORE
Hi Spence, It is the worst part. The engine is sweet and the interior has been well looked after. The front wings are new ones. It came with a van load of spares inc 6 wire wheels hub and 3.91 diff. New door and bonnet. I paid =A3300 for the lot so i am very happy with it. I am keeping the rostyles on it and selling the wire wheels and bits that go with it. I think that everything is there for a complete wire wheel convertion. My first job is to get it up on ramps and... MORE
FYI For any car addicts (british or non-british) in SoCal area needing a car fix this winter, there will be a Car Show (charity event) in San Juan Capistrano, CA this February 5th, Saturday. I missed last year's show but from pics it looked like a good turn-out of several hundred. Cars will be mostly classic, muscle & hot rod American iron, but there will be some British as well (pics show Big Healey, Jags, Cobra). I will be there with my Bugeye, & I expect a friend & his son to be there with their Bugeye & RB... MORE
I just found a 58 Bug-eye project in Concord (SF East Bay-area) CA. that I thought I'd pass along. I haven't seen the car and I'm real tempted to but if I do go there'd be a big chance that I'd also bring it home=85 so I'm not going. Besides, my wife would kill me if I brought another project home. Fell free to contact Charlie via email at WELLSC@... Good luck to whoever gets this car. I have no financial interest in this deal. -Drew Drew, I got the car through a neighbor about 3-4 years ago. I... MORE
I finally tried fitting the 12" mini wheel. As you said fine on the rear, but no good on the front it did foul the ball joint and the studs aren't long enough to fit the wheel back to front. It just means the wheels will have to be refurbished in two lots. subject of another posting. Many Thanks anyway Dave "David" 35642... MORE
Yeah... California has really gone over the top on classic car "emissions". It's all part of a political agenda in this particular respect, obviously. Has nothing to do with air polution really. I mean my Vizardized '74 1340 almost made it by CT emissions and was only "out" by 50 ppm hydrocarbons or less than .05 CO, depending upon which side of the correct ignition timing we chose to go. And this thing had a VP3 cam, 45DCOE and got 90+hp to the rear wheels. When properly tuned and maintained, most emissions non-equipped vehicles can get by the criteria... MORE
Nology Hotwires.... exactly, Spencer...without 3rd party empirical data, I don't tend to "believe" either. if Vizard hadn't tested them, I wouldn't have spent the bucks....they're not inexpensive. But they do last a long, long time. They are very well built and I can tell you from experience they will burn off oil on spark plug tips, even in engines burning a quart every in <500 miles. You'll still get crusty brown carbon deposits that will eventually fill the gap and "short", but you won't be getting wet oil fouling at all, assuming compression is reasonably decent. Cap'n Bob '60... MORE
