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The A series engine will sound very similar to an MGB if it is fitted with a Long Centre Branch manifold (header). All Bs were factory fitted with this style of exhaust I believe. "G & J Swann-Price" 31224... MORE
I'll be flying out to Newburg, NY this weekend to drive the MGB back. It's running well, so there should be no issues. In case there are some forseen issues, I would appreciate people who may live along the way that I can use as an emergency contact. I'll be taking I84 from Newburg to Scranton, PA, then I81 to I80. I'll be taking I80 to Acron, OH, I71 to Columbus, then I70 on in to Indianapolis. If you live on the route, or nearby, and don't mind, I'd love your phone number, which I promise to not pass... MORE
TJ enjoy it , the engine note is nicer than the A series in my opinion , especially if there's a hole in the exhaust Colour looks like Blaze to me ,same as my 72 MGBGT I restored then sold when the kids too big to fit. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the availability and price of spares / repro parts for these cars. better than a midget I think. alan "alan.east-jones" 31209... MORE
On the 68, I had been having some trouble with the brakes. I had a new master, rebuilt the rear slaves, new hoses on the front, yet recently, I was losing a trace amount of fluid. Every week, I had to add a small amount of fluid to the master. I also had to pump the brakes to get them to grab well. Only once, but still. It finally occurred to me, DUH, that the E brake lever was coming up alot more than it needed to. So I spent some time cleaning the rear drums and shoes. Then... MORE
Bill, the normally transverse fwd engine is fairly do-able - the K series transplants popular in the UK are mostly from fwd applications - it's the rwd gearbox to match up with it that is then the tricky part; or more precisely, how you adapt the gearbox to the engine. If it's not a popular conversion, it might need some advanced engineering skills to make the adaptor bits. Not quite sure what you mean by the front portion of a fwd drive assembly, but I assume you mean the complete engine/gearbox/final drive/driveshafts? if so, that'd be quite a bit... MORE
Bill, It all depends on what you want. To keep the original spirit of the car, with "Sprightly" driving...(pun intended) and handling the Datsun 5 speed and 1275 A motor is the most popular. I haven't heard you mention the Mazda rotary. If you want to go fast and handle, that is a great way to go. 225 to 275 hp and about the same weight equals "WAY BEYOND OH SH*T"!!! Cheers, Bob in San Diego "Robert D. Gardner" 31159... MORE
I tried to post this earlier today from work, but I think it got lost in cybersomewhere.... Still looking at alternatives for my'69 Sprite, with bad trans. Maybe adding a bit more horsepower in the process of fixing the transmission. I have found some sites with Toyota engine and trans combo swaps, and a few Datsun engine and trans swaps. Of course, the most common dats 5 speed trans, using spridget engine and rear end. I also saw giant engine transplants, big honkin V8's and some V6's with variable combinations. Oh, and one electric conversion. Do any listers know... MORE
Ken, When you are measuring the end float on the cam are you doing it with the cam drive gear torque to spec? Without the gear in place, yes you will have plenty of end float. The cam drive gear pulls the cam forward towards the triangular plate. Biff Jones '59 Bugeye 'Kermit' '61 AH Sprite 'Ole Gray' in the "Healey Book" '71 Midget 'Freebie" http://sprites2.homestead.com/ "Biff" 31130... MORE
Hi all, I picked up a 1275 (73 Midget) engine for my Morris Minor project car. Since it arrived in four boxes a few parts were missing (so I've discovered) One of these was the small triangular(ish) drive flange which connects the camshaft to the oil pump. A new oil pump and flange were obtained (along with loads of other stuff for a complete rebuild). After assembling the oil pump, camshaft and the triangular camshaft retaining plate I find I have about 1/8" or so of endfloat where the spec is 4 to 7 thou! The retaining plate is... MORE
Are you checking the end float with the camshaft gear in place and tight? There won't be anything on the oil pump end to keep it in place and a spacer in there isn't a very good idea. Paul A "Paul Asgeirsson" 31129... MORE
Your plans pretty much match up with what I am doing, Rick. I have the engine compartment pretty well taken care of as well as the front wheel wells. I used POR 15 on the compartment and the various metal shrouds and brackets. It is supposed to be very tough and it has a nice shine to it. Since my color is black the color match is not a concern. I still have some reconstruction to do around the rear wheel arches. The rocker panels are original and are rock solid. This is because since the time I bought... MORE
For reverse on the Ford Sierra box, you go left of gate, depress and forwards. I think Jim said it was right of gate, Lift and forwards! So its not a Sierra box! And Capn'. Mr Stapleton and I both use Sierra boxes on 1275 motors. Guy "Guy Weller" 31111... MORE
"Sierra boxi and 1275's" Well then, Guy.... I guess you ought to know!! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 31115... MORE
Jim I think I know which ones you mean - the ones that go into the two small round holes in the front engine bay crossmember? If so - yes they're available from Moss over here, because I just bought two of them for that purpose. Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 31101... MORE
Welcome to the list Paul. How long is it going to take? How long is a piece of string? They (being they, I mean people who have been down this path before) reckon that a ground up nut and bolt rebuild of any classic car will take around about 2,000 manhours of work. I'll save you the calculation of that into real terms - its about 5 years of part time (by part time I mean every weekend and evening) work. If you don't work on it every evening and weekend - add on the time accordingly - this... MORE
Well Friday night I charged up the Midget battery and took it for the first spin of spring. The new Yokohamas are great and I live the wider chrome wire wheels! The tires stick out past the fenders (wings Nigel) about an inch or so, or just enough for that "hod rod" look I'm going for. Of course, I'd forgotten the fuel guage only goes a little below half a tank when it's empty, so I had an unexpected walk this morning, only about three blocks, but I've gotta boil out that tank I bought and see if the... MORE
Hello everyone, I am a recent buyer of a battered old 1974-1275 Midget and am intending to carry out a total nut & bolt restoration job. Having never tinkered or worked on cars in my life, I dont know how long this intention will last, but at the moment I,m keen as mustard and would like as much help as possible. Can anyone out there tell me where I can find a list of original colours ( for a new re-spray )and is there a book that lists every single nut & bolt etc.? Hope someone can be of... MORE
Hi, Does anyone have a line on where to get the fuel line clips that hold the tubing to the frame in the engine compartment? Thanks, Jim Curtice 59 Bugeye "Jim Curtice" 31022... MORE
Hi, I am in the middle of recovering my seats so I took a photo of one of the seat bottoms. The holes are about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and are bored to about 3/4 of an inch from the top. I posted the photo in Jim Curtice's photos... I already did one of the seat bottoms but didn't bore holes. Now that I've read these posts, I'll probably have a go with the second one. If it goes well I may rework the other seat. Jim Curtice "Jim Curtice" 31021... MORE
I just had my Master Cylinder resleeved by Apple Hydraulics in NY. I haven't put it back together yet so I can't testify to how it will work, but the work certainly looks good and they were very prompt with the service. Also, I had rounded the face getting the pistons out (don't ask!) and they milled it flat for me again at no charge. Jim "JTMCO" 31017... MORE
I am looking for a timing chain cover for a 1275, the cover with the oil seperator attached, and not having much luck. Does anyone on the list have one they would like to sell? or know where I can locate one? Thanks for the assistance. Jahn Johnson 59 sprite. "coldharbor01" 31016... MORE
Usually a MC is "resleeved" with upgraded material for upgraded service live (stainless steel, fr'instance). Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 31014... MORE
...that you need to bore holes in the bottoms. It eases the "density" but retains the shape. I'm tempted to say something witty to this but I shall refrain as it's a family list :) N "amukdigiphoto" 31008... MORE
A lot of us on the west coast use Sierra Specialty Automotive. http://www.brakecylinder.com/ Good people and good work. I don't know what your master cylinder is, single or dual, but they did my dual 3/4" with SS for $100. I don't think it will corode like a "new original" and I think they guarantee it for 10 years not to. Bob, Troutdale, OR "Robert Webb" 31009... MORE
In the Uk a new cylinder costs about =A330 ($50) and there aren't that many different types so all are easy to get hold of. I also almost always get away with a =A310 rebuild kit unless it has seized as a result of having been standing for many years. Regards Chris Valentine Dunlop Motorsport Don - Why would you want to sleeve a master cylinder? never heard of such a practice, thats something your better of replacing the whole thing, the shipping in both directions will probably pay for the new cylinder? Later Rick Bender christopher_valentine@... 31007... MORE
