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Driving is driving, music is music . . . I do not like to mix experiences or my attention. Driving is a love affair between human, machine, and the road. I have a wonderful audio system at home and a recliner chair to sit in while I listen to it. Personally I do not like to talk while driving any more than I would in a movie. Goodness folks! We are driving a "English sports car" not a concert hall on wheels. :-) But . . . to each his own, don't want to become a politically correct fascist... MORE
I don't know what the law is here but I would agree it better not to wear a full headset (both ears) for just the reasons stated. At one time, the car I had was so noisy I used to wear my bright orange chain-saw ear muff defenders when driving to work, and never got pulled over. But it was back in the days when I had to do real work for a living, starting out with my saws for the forests at 5.00am when there was no-one much else about. Now I start at 8.00, press computer keys,... MORE
"Failure to pay full time attention" Well, this is BS, anyway, Ed. Many years ago the FAA passed a rule which prohibits all but operational conversation from the time the aircraft starts an engine 'til the time the last engine is shut down, except while the aircraft is stopped on the ground while in taxi mode, or for operations above 10,000 ft. while climbing or descending or in "cruise flight" below 10,000 ft. In terms of how easy one can be distracted, this says it all. For those who think they can talk while focusing (completely) on their driving....... MORE
G'day Guys I haven't seen such animated discussion for ages. And all on the topic of better sound production. So what's wrong with the melody of a finely tuned A-series engine? Not enough melody? So change gears more often. Who wants a bloody radio anyway! And on the topic of MG emblazoned seats, I have a customer with a Mk III Sprite who got so tired of people asking him about his MG that he ordered a set of "custom" number plates for the car - NOT N MG. Avagoodday Colin "Colin@SpriteParts" 23824... MORE
I have to sell my project I have over $4000.00 into it. It is Right Hand Drive with all new parts from the UK, 948cc motor and ribcase tranny, just dropped back in, webber side draft with cannon intake, new alum valve cover tons of extra parts, custom wheels custom side skirts, vintage custom bonnet. I will sell it a few ways. The bonnet is one of only three left in the world and has racing history and documents. Clean California title. Complete $3000.00 with bonnet Complete less bonnet $1500.00 Rolling body less bonnet and drive train $900.00 Motor... MORE
Nelson... Frank used POR15 on his floors and they still rotted out beneath the coating. This resulted in an Italian burn....IOW, he was somewhat less than amused. Neither Diane, Tiffany or the cats could soothe him. His son, who was out destroying his VW at the time his Dad fell through the POR15 coated floor (at about 60 or so, traveling down the NJ turnpike) added fuel to he fire by failing to empathize while asking Frank for yet another coupla thousand bucks to rebuild his VW's blown engine, once again. Obviously, not a good day for Frank. Thus,... MORE
Bob, A little while back I installed a pair of rear 5" speakers in the narrow space between the door pillar and the rear wheel arch. They fit really neatly and are only a few inches behind my head when driving. Out of town, there is no problem as I am not too bothered about the sheep listening to my choice of music. 'Cept when I wind up the throttle a bit I cannot hear anyway! I know what you mean about cutting out the ambient sounds with an earpiece. This is sort of why I thought maybe just... MORE
Has anyone tried setting up an output from a radio to provide a connection for an earpiece? Sort of like a m/c setup? Could I use the ordinary speaker output, wired into a jack plug socket, or would the output be too great for an ordinary earpiece? I fancy connecting to a socket which I could position in the inside face of the rear door post. Then I could use an ordinary in-the-ear unit with a jackplug. I know it wouldn't be stereo, unless I used 2, but in my case it still wouldn't be as I am almost... MORE
Alan, in the UK go to a motor factors and buy a tin of seam sealer. It can be trowled or brushed into seams after the first paint coats. It is compatable with paint finishes and although it hardens, it remains pliable enough not to crack. Don't use cellulose putty or fibreglass resin. They go hard, shrink, crack allow moisture in and generally don't do a good job. Petrol or parrafin is the best thing for removing the residue of any underseal, then finish off with a good engine degreasant. Guy UK, oop north "Guy Weller" 23798... MORE
Hi, I've just spent the afternoon sitting in the engine bay of the 72 midget scraping all the PO applied black underseal type paint . a.. I can't get it all off by grinding or scraping , it just goes gooey and spreads around and clogs the flap wheel. b.. Any ideas for removal ?, Petrol, flamethrower (Brad?), or just keep scraping and sanding? c.. When I did get some of it off, I found some hard cream coloured putty* had also been applied to some seams before the original spray coat.(Damask ). This did chip off however. d..... MORE
but no where near as embarassing as having a Triumph 1500 in the engine bay. :) Tad R Orlando, FL 69 MGC GT 74 RWA Midget "Richard Rivenbark" 23817... MORE
Jim.... "Thanks", yourself!! :):) You either don't have a maint. manual or are not reading it, I guess. Well, no matter. :) You cannot check effective operation of the manifold mounted PCV valve by taking it apart. It is tested on a running engine at idle... if it is working correctly, the idle will increase by around 200rpm when you remove the "vented/filtered" oil cap (which you are using in accordance with your manual, right?:) For with respect to the manifold mounted stock PCV valve....there are no other restrictors in this system...IT is THE restrictor! It is also diaphragm... MORE
Mike writes: "Maybe the beast is supposed to feel like a go kart going down the road" You got it...that's exactly right. But, not "wondering" down the road, assuming the surface is smooth. It should go exactly where YOU point it and NOT the other way 'round. It should never feel as though the "tail is wagging the dog". On rougher surfaces the car will "move" sideways in a controlled manner as it "skips" over rougher pavement but it should never "wonder" or feel "loose", despite the fact road shock may be transmitted to the steerng wheel. Any "wondering"... MORE
Can anyone give me the description of the restrictors that I think should be in the tube from the timing case to the PCV valve. I have just rebuilt my '68 1275 engine and it is sucking enough oil through the oil seperator to go through the engine. I tried a 1/8" restrictor and had much oil out the rear seal(screw). I then put a 5/16" inch restrictor closer to the PVC valve and it seems to do much better. I have found no information other than a reference to tube and restrictor in the Hayes manual. Thanks Jim... MORE
Hello to all I now have the steering wheel, cowling, turn signal stem assembly and wiper assembly off the steering column. How is the switch removed? I can't find any screws, etc. holding it on. My Haynes manual says I should be able to turn the key to the on position, depress the button and remove the entire barrel assembly. It won't work that way!! I also can't get it to the complete off position to remove the key. The key is somewhat bent in the barrel so I am afraid to work it too hard. My first thought... MORE
"I would suggest....Datsun 5-speed" Food worth thought, IMHO. Yes...the 5 speed simply "transforms" the car....for sure! Peace and quiet of operation, fully synchro with slightly lower first three gears for xcellent acceleration, while retaining the normal 1-1 4th and engine/fuel saving "overdrive" 5th. And "rebuilt" boxi available for 1/2 the cost of "stock" box (not that you'll probably ever need one considering the HP/torque of the original 210 the box was designed for....but, in the event!:) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 23777... MORE
...having installed and run both types on my Midget, and on my B... on both cars they performed about identically. That is... both performed well. The only REAL difference, you'll notice is the tubes tend to add a bit of roll stiffness. I think it's more the mechanics of the mounting, vs lever arm motion with two ball joints in the path, rather than 'shock' attributes. ..again..that's to say the tubes almost act like mini panard rods, adding a bit more 'position maintenance to the suspension geometry through it's range of motion. Paul Tegler ptegler@... www.teglerizer.com "ptegler@cablespeed" 23774... MORE
OK, let's try: Looks like a MKII or MKIII Midget according to the grille, bumpers and bonnet with chrome liner (non split rear bumper, thick bumpers, MG grille without the MG badge...). If you look at the seats....The early Midget MKII had a horse-shoe pattern seat, this changed later to the shown striped pattern. The missing chrome stripes at the sides and the Steering wheel horn butten might tell it's a Sprite. So my best guess: - 1966 MKII MG Midget, without side chrome stripes, and a non-original steering wheel It might even be an early Midget MKIII (1966/67).... MORE
Don It's extremely difficult to tell from those pictures the age or model, as by the looks of it, as you said, it has a mixture of parts from Sprites and Midgets on it, and you can't be sure what was original on that car. You have to make certain assumptions, and as this list has ably demonstrated in the past, assumptions are dangerous. It has a Sprite badge on the back, a Midget Grille on the front and Austin Healey Hub caps. If the boot handle is correct, this dates it to after October 1961 when it changed.... MORE
the same employer? same as what? Kimber was forced out of MG in 1941 as a result of his going 'behind the backs' of the Morris Motors management and obtaining the contract to build Albemarle bomber nosecones. He went to work for Charlesworth (the coachbuilder) and then Specialloid Pistons until his death in February 1945. Another theory as to MG not standing for anything is that it would distance the company from Morris Garages to avoid confusion between the separate busimesses and to reduce Sir William Morris' liability to the dreaded super-tax. "David Jacobs" 23710... MORE
Hi When I turn on the ignition switch, the starter motor starts the engine OK but stays engaged. Is this the ignition switch at about $180 or the solenoid at about $18? I suspect the switch as it doesn't spring back to the run position after holding it in the start position. It has to be manually turned back to the run position where the starter motor stays engaged at that time. Thanks Neil "Neil Hernan" 23722... MORE
The clutch problem sounds like you're losing pressure in the hydraulic system, try bleeding the system/replacing clutch fluid/checking Master/slave clutch cylinders are working correctly. The indicator lamp not flashing sounds either like a poor ground connection from flasher unit or faulty flasher unit - both fairly easy to fix. Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 23701... MORE
Toyman sounds correct, but you may get by with only topping off the fluid for now. Be aware however, that the fluid does not evaporate and you will in the perhaps near future need a master cylinder and/or slave cylinder at least rebuilt or replaced. Been there, doing that now. Robert Houston Transervicios S.A. de C.V. 915-592-2082 rbhouston@... 23699... MORE
Although I say Cecil Kimber was only an employee, he was the one who, off his own initiative, started modifying Morris cars and selling them as MGs The first ones only involved bodywork modifications and some accurate engine tuning (not engine modifiactaion) The effect was so good that before long they were selling more of the "MG " varients than the standard models. Only later did they get into racing and were pretty amazingly sucessful. Reall swept the board in the 750cc classes in a way that no modern manufacturer ever manages to do. They simply wipoed out the... MORE
Actually I purchased a 1977 MG Midget for my wife for a graduation gift. It really is a nice car and I'm sure we'll have many hours of enjoyment riding around the country side. But alass, the first problem has cropped up, or should I say problems. When I tried the car out the clutch grabbed close to the floorboard. Not a big problem I thought due to the fact I hadn't driven it before and wasn't sure what was normal. Within a short period of time and not much driving it seems that I am having problems shifting... MORE
