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hi all, as for progress so far, i have got the head of and am going to check the valve seats as the exhaust ports are looking wet! and i am sure this shouldn't be the case! I should have striped the head down last time but i don't have a spring compressor usually borrow a M8s so will be doing that over the weekend. One question. Last week when i put the head back on i used a new HG i started the car twice there was a problem so thats why i have striped it down, is... MORE

Can anybody tell me a reputable company who I might send my master cylinder to in the US in order to get it sleeved. Can anybody guess what this might cost me. Thanks in advance Don "Don" 30998... MORE

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 "Rick Bender" 31000... MORE

Subject: Re: [midgetsprite] Re: Master cylinder I've used a lot of these services and by far and away the best one is: Sierrra Specialty Automotive 3494 Chandler Rd Quincy CA. 95971 Web site is: www.brakecylinder.com Email is: joe at brakecylinder.com. Owners name is Joe Way. In the States, he will pay the return shipping if you include payment with item shipped to be sleeved. I have no financial interest, just a satisfied customer. Paul A "Paul Asgeirsson" 31002... MORE

G'day Paul Sounds like you have a Mini Metro Turbo head gasket. It's hard and black, and in my opinion the very best you can get. Apart from being a denser material, it also has re-inforcing fillets between the cylinders. My race engine runs 13:1 compression, and I have NEVER blown a head gasket. All the guys racing Sprites and Midgets Down Under use this gasket. One guy I know has re-used his 3 times now (he's cheap) and even he doesn't blow them! The Payen part number is TAM1521, at least that's what it is on the packet... MORE

Nope, don't think I have any extra's. My book and engine says that you should look for the carbs & intake manifold from a 65-66 MGB & GT. They & I am running a pair of HS4's and if you cut the manifold (the 65-66 MGB... is A 1798 CC) and slide it together, mine has piece of hose and two hose clamps in the middle, it works just great and you don't notice any thing out of line. If you get the manifold, you can use any pair of HS4's. Bolts are / \ or vise versa. Get... MORE

but would you buy from someone who thinks a Midget engine will fit an Austin America?! "David Jacobs" 30992... MORE

Paul, That sounds just like the one I described to you , that I pulled from Adrian's leaky 1275 so long ago. It didn't leak coolant, but did leak oil profusely out the pushrod side of the head gasket. Gerard "gerardchateau" 30983... MORE

It can be a reliable daily car if you look after it.. I ran a 1959 frogeye from 1998 to 2001 as my only car, clocking up in the r egion of 40K in that time. The car was not a prime example when I started and its still not a prime example. It had been modified, (1275, ribcase box , Disk front brakes, later diff, 3.9:1, Fiberglass bonnet,). Mainly to save the steel bonnet, and make it a truly usable car, which it was. In the 150 0 already has most of these parts. I did service it... MORE

Chris, just saw a complete engine for sale on e-bay ending soon. says it has been in storage for 15 years. located in S.D. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=33615&item=2467867536 Mark 68 midget n. calif. "MARK" 30972... MORE

Hi Colin, Thanks for the info on the head gasket. Upon close inspection, I found that there was an exhaust leak from the #4 cylinder out the side away from the pushrods and exiting up the back corner stud!! There was also coolant leakage through at least 5 of the coolant passages. This prompted some pitting on the cyl head so I had it resurfaced. The block seems to be OK in that respect. The threads had also lifted a bit on the block where the studs fit because they were quite tight and the threaded holes not chamfered.... MORE

I've got an unused standard Unipart head gasket here next to me (asbestos/steel) which is a light grey - might go darker in use? It came in a head gasket set, but I also prefer to use the so-called competition copper ones, so left this out. On a related but non-LBC matter, I just had to get some new bits for my Subaru including a head gasket - they're black but not hard at all as they're graphite on the outside. They're a hell of a price too - 40 GBP, and that's just for two cylinders! Regards David... MORE

Hi Ben If I was you I would try to buy a part restored 1500 that somebody has given up on. It's amazing how much people spend on the mechanics, blinkered to the fact that the shell is totally rotten. We did the same with an MGB when the engine blew. As well as a recon engine and new carbs we also got a set of wires,overdrive box, new brakes, a good interior, a silent back axle, 2 new tyres and a webasto roof! Not bad for =A3300 Take whatever you need from the donor car and then sell... MORE

Ben, My 1500 has Peco exhaust, oil cooler but no magnetronic ignition or kenlowe fan, from Nov 2002 until Oct 2003 it was in daily use and i covered 15000 miles in that time as well as several large jouneys includng Le Mans and back which all told was 1000 miles in 4 days. (I'm in the UK) My car is far from perfect but regular and pre-emtive maintainance is the key to reliablility. Once you've ironed out all the faults that the previous owners failed to take care of (in my case my own brother!) its pretty easy... MORE

hi people, just want some advice, the engine on my 1500 has just given-up! i need a car as a daily driver- must also beavble to make long trips of 300 =3D=0D miles plus easily if i buy a new engine, ehanust system, magnetronic ignition, oil cooler, ke =3D=0D nlowe fan, overhaul carbs, do you think a 1500 midget will be up to this? I have spent loads on the car so far and i don't wanna spend =A31500plus a nd=3D=0D have to buy another car 6months down the line. So spent money on the Midget or get some... MORE

Hi All, Got a car in with an A+ engine in it and a coolant leak out the dizzy side. Nothing unusual there. It had a head gasket that's a very hard type of material, blackish dark grey, something I've never seen before, It also was installed upside down and backwards!!!!!!! But the question is: Is this a preferred head gasket material over the nice Payen copper gasket? That one I've learned to put on so it doesn't leak coolant. Head is at the machine shop being trued. Later, Paul A "Paul Asgeirsson" 30960... MORE

Bill I live in Florida. HOw do you want for the engine plus shipping? Chris "Chris" 30953... MORE

Where are you? I have a '73 RWA project car, that has a 1275 and a good trans. It is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bill French Hilton Head frenchww@... 30952... MORE

Bill, There are at least 2 different sets of ribcase internal that are not interchangeable, so you your plan may not work. In some ways, re-assembling a trans is more tricky than an engine. You can make minor errors in an A-series engine and it will be forgiving about running anyway. Miss a couple details in the gearbox and you'll be locked in gear (or worse) again. I'm not saying you can't do it, but it requires more finesse and attention to detail. I'd say you'd be better off finding a already good one or having Paul A rebuild... MORE

I am trying to find a 1275 for my sprite. Does anyone have a lead on one? take care, Chris "redfisher001" 30936... MORE

Gerard, I live in central florida. I am looking to rebuild one in to a 1380. I would like to get the basic core block, crank, rods, head... thank you, Chris "Chris" 30942... MORE

Hi Bill B, There are 2 4 speeds that you can use. One is the same size as the 5 speed and is found in all the years of the 210 and any of the B210 years with a 1400 engine. The other is a smaller one in configuration, but bolts and mounts exactly the same as the 5/4 speeds. It will be found in ANY of the B210, 1300, and 210 WITH a 1200 engine. This trans is wonderful. Even spacing on all the gears and shifts like glass. I have one in my van and love it.... MORE

Brad, I don't know of any ready made double zerked A-arms, surely if there are any, someone here will know. If not, I did my own setup, and it was fairly easy - as follows. I first knocked out the penny sized blank plugs from behind. You might be able to do that without dismantling the assembly, if you can come in through the grease hole in the pin with a long solid metal rod, maybe a nail. Would not suggest doing anything there with a drill that would leave behind metal shavings for obvious reasons. With the plugs... MORE

Hi all,anybody intrested in a midget engine and box 1978(1500 )was running great,its now out the car as shell has been sold, car had done 50000 miles and had a new clutch fitted not long ago,l wanted the wheels and the shell was needed for a rebuild thats why it was broken,if any one in the group is intrested then shout as l will put ad in mags etc this week, price asking is =A3120 complete with box an carbs etc. am uk kent . regards wes "wesley5060" 30873... MORE

lockable (bright metal) caps were always optional extras - don't worry about it! Regards David "David Jacobs" 30870... MORE