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I can't keep track of who said what.... Yes, David, it is getting confusing with today's modern "running lights" along with modern fore and aft "sidelights" being thrown in to the mix. This calls for an extra pint at the Tavern this evening as quite obviously, more pondering (pondering to a greater depth then heretofore planned) is in the offing. I may be a trifle late at the computer tomorrow AM. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 22961... MORE
Hmm... Logical use supports the term "ventilators" but I never had the lights on when I went parking. Matter of fact, I tried to be as inconspicuous as possible under these particular circumstances. I did have them on when the car was being driven on the road in early dusk before the sun set. Back then, however, there weren't cars running around in sunny daylight hours with today's modern "running lights" on, activated by the ignition key...'cause they didn't have these, back then. (USA) IOW, yesterday's "running lights" (parking lights in Don' terms) were different from today's (modern) "running... MORE
"Aren't quarter-lights" No, Bob....they're not. You're wrong and that's all there is to it! (How's THAT for a rotten attitude!!:) They're called running lights as are the ones under the little red lensi in the back that operate full time when you've got the switch on. ****but***** Or, we know them as side lights even though they're at the front ! Used to be known as parking lights, as it was / is , illegal to park a car on an unlit road without leaving your lights on. Some minis used to have a seperate bulb which went through... MORE
Just for the record, not saying who is right or wrong, I grew up with the small lamps called "parking lights" at that time, in the fifties and sixties you could turn them on during dusk hours while driving instead of the full headlights (that is not legal anymore) or while parked alongside the road so other cars could see you. Flashers have since taken over that function. On a bugeye/frogeye the small round lenses below the stop lights would have been called parking lights, with the dual function of use as turn signals. I had never heard "wind... MORE
David, in my parts manual (origninal B.M.C.) and in my Factory workshop manual, they are called ventilators. Incidentaly, they are also called ventilators in the original sales literature for the Mk2 Midget. I always called them quaterlights, but according to my other parts books, quaterlights are what they are called at the back of the window on four door cars. R. "Roger Stinson" 22933... MORE
"Ventilators" This makes much better sense than my definition of quarter-lights in this respect. For thats exactly what they do, especially with respect to "demisting". I have been "re-educated" accordingly... thank you, Roger Stinson! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 22940... MORE
"Aren't quarter-lights" No, Bob....they're not. You're wrong and that's all there is to it! (How's THAT for a rotten attitude!!:) They're called running lights as are the ones under the little red lensi in the back. that operate full time when you've got the switch on. ('course, this probably depends on what Dad taught you or what you "heard" growing up as a kid, eh?:) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 22917... MORE
The things you call "Vent windows", we would call "quarterlights" in the UK. Wind wings are rarely used in the UK, but I would recognise them by that name, although more often called wind deflectors Guy "Guy Weller" 22897... MORE
All the mounting points should be there. However cheap replacement inner sills may not have the relevant one Mounting points are the inner sill, as far back as you can get, the transmission tunnel also as far back as you can get and on top of the wheel arch. "Jeremy Cogman" 22877... MORE
"Are wind wings...." "Windows 101" ! :) No, Dave. Quarter lights are "windows" located between side and rear windows on a convertible/roadster soft or hard-top. They can be soft or hard "plastic" or glass. They can be openable and are a permanent part of the part in which they appear, this part not necessarily a permanent part on the car. Like removeable soft or hard tops. "Vent windows" are a permanent part of the structure, normally glass and mounted within their own frame, set in the forward part of the door adjacent to the windshield side posts, forward of... MORE
Hi, The bulb for the flasher unit, according to my Brown & Gammons catalogue covering Midget 1275 & 1500 and Sprite Mk 4 is part no. 57H382, but I'm sure that any bulb of the right rating with the same fixing method would suffice. As for the green cover on the dash, I can't find it in any of the catalogues or manuals I have. Perhaps you could use a piece of green perspex and glue it in place? Not original I know, but needs must!! Margaret South Lincolnshire UK mmbrock88@... 22873... MORE
RBH.... You're not working "with" the problem here!! :):) "Your way", something sentient has got to die!! This is not good, Bob! "Death" is a last resort sorta thing, here. Though "yes", this most certainly does solve the problem and I am for this option when it comes to Hamas, Hezobolah and El Queda!! These fellows don't wanna talk and compromise...so, "no soup" for them. But "cats" are not "intentional" terrorists, despite Frank C.'s name change to same ("Little Terrorist") for Diane's most recent cat aquisition! (he's looking to get even with you, BTW!!:):) Fixed cats don't normally mark... MORE
And a pleasant good morning to you, Don May.... Surprise! It's cloudy and raining (slightly) as summer engulfs us in temperatures as high as.......58F. Of course, I'll be applying plenty of sunscreen before taking the BE out later this morning for Sunday brunch with the guys at the infamous Long Ridge Tavern (and stormdoor company), in the event the weather remains stable or improves just a bit. I do not remember seeing my reflection in the hubcap of the rather large truck that knocked my PO'd '67 off the Thruway a couple of years ago....of course, the sun had... MORE
Good Morning Spridget Land, The right turn signal lamp on my 74's dashboard is burn out and the lens with the little arrow symbol is missing. Darn if I can find a replacement lamp or the little lens cover in any of my catalogues. It would seem like a minor thing but not having a flashing indicator when I am making a right turn is an annoyance and an obsession. Anyone have one or know a source? Its not like you can hear a the flasher unit when doing sixty on the freeway with 16 wheelers on both sides... MORE
Gingerino! Yes...but..the job is done correctly and it's a "one off" deal....and the seats are securely buttoned down (as they should be) which means YOU are securely buttoned down assuming you use your seat belt. See....your flying out of the car at the speed of light on a tight turn (I mean, all the screaming, swearing and everything) is going to attract a lot of the "wrong" kind of attention...could give LBC's a bad name....not good...:):) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 22856... MORE
I wouldn't. All that will be holding the seats would be the little metal on the threads where they go through the sheet metal. You may not have room for a washer but at least put a not on the ends of the bolts to give you a little more surface area. Bob, Troutdale, OR "Robert Webb" 22838... MORE
Yes... Cats are very "natural". They do what is best for themselves, usually (but not always) and certainly never intentionally at human expense. But purrfect...nah...never happen! :) This year Phred decided not to be bothered with "going" outside when it snowed. We sorta got into it there for awhile and finally the furball saw the light, so to speak. Good thing as the little creature was fast approaching life #9 there, for a while! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 22832... MORE
Hi Bob, The restrictor inserted in the hose from the oil separator is a modification and not a stock part rather a jerry rig piece of a standard plumbing compression fitting he used to restrict the line, so it was not an official California set up. All I know to do is return it to the direct hose and see how it runs. Although curiosity leads me to wonder why he did it. If I recall correctly in 74 model year the pancake looking PVC valve on top the intake manifold was deleted and the Y connector to the... MORE
Once again faced with mystery PO modifications. These have to do with the emission controls. First, particularly on California cars, one must find a proper diagram of the system, something the weak of heart should not attempt from a Haynes Manual. The car in question is a 74 Midget I assume with a stock 1275 First discrepancy . . . The manual, if correct, shows a hose from the valve cover to one of three hose connections on top of the evaporation canister, check . . . that is there. Another hose goes to the gas tank vapor collection... MORE
Rob C. ..... If he double 1.5 SU's were standard for the same engine in European trim, I'd do it and put the Zenith on Ebay in a heartbeat! I think Larry Macy did this with his 1500? Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 22757... MORE
"Thanks Bob & Allen for the education" (You owe me big time, Don May!!:):) Assuming it's a stock 1275 you are looking at Don, the correct model of the 45DCOE for the set-up is 45DCOE13. The DCOE is my favorite performance carb. I got mine initially when the shafts of the stock SU's my PO'd '74 started leaking air and needed rebuilding. I figured what the hell and sprung for the 45DCOE tuned for the stock 1275, instead. Glad I did. Worked just fine right out of the box, with the addition of a "deep" K&N filter. Subsequently, the... MORE
Hello Folks I don't know if anyone has ever tried this but I started using lemon Pledge on my 2000 TJ's plastic windows and it worked great. So I thought why not try it on my 71 and 64 plastic windows. It really cleans up the plastic and will remove small scratches. Plus you get that wonderful lemon scent. Just thought I would pass this along Jason 1971 MG Midget 1964 MG Midget "Jason Gross" 22734... MORE
Having installed power windows in multiple LBC's I can tell you there is only one type of power mechanism out there that will fit the door. And that IS NOT INSIDE the door. It's a power 'pod' that attaches on the door panel and drives the original crank handle. "ptegler@cablespeed" 22712... MORE
In the UK a company called Wood & Pickett do a kit for the Mini (the proper one not the BMW shouting thing) that might be adaptable. Moss in the UK sell it www.mossint.co.uk (I think) as do minispares www.minispares.com. And yes, I do! Good Evening All, You may think I'm crazy, but I was thinking about doing some slight modifications to my 74'Midget. And one of the things I had on my mind is power windows. Is this possible, is there enough room to put the motor in the door? Has anyone done this? I hope to get... MORE
Kelly, I would also keep in mind that those power windows eat up a bunch of juice.......is the dynamo large enough to handle the current draw? David A. Stevens Jr. Utilities Engineer II NYS Office Of General Services Sheridan Avenue Steam Plant 79 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210 "Stevens, David" 22697... MORE
