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Without giving a preference of suppliers I would like to ask what is going on with the turn signals? Also . . . the horn is a high current device, any resistance in the wiring will often render it inoperable. Before you give up on it be sure and check/clean all the wiring connections between the horn button and the horn. I have had two midgets whose horns did not work and that was all that was needed to get the horns working. One was dirt on the wiper arm at the steering column and the other was a... MORE
I need the linkage for this carburator (help)... price? Anyone have a passinger seat? The photo to this car is mg79200 in the photo area. I am so close to driving this car.. I just purchased the radiator.. yippie! "ooohaynow1" 24486... MORE
Hello Group. Just started to rebuild a mk2/3? midget. Stored in dry conditions for 9 years, from elderly relative. Main bodywork panels repaired or replaced. Engine out, with other various components etc. Where do I start first? A list of your top ten major jobs to do first!!!!! That should be enough to frighten me, before we get started. Regards Sue & John Daniells Lincolnshire England "Sue" 24477... MORE
Good Question, but before any one of the many experts can respond you both must agree on what is your objective. Get running and enjoy. Rebuild, show and drive. Other. Why was the engine pulled? Did the car run or was their a problem? While the engine is out, and I assume the Trans.; Take and inventory to see what is there and what's not. Inspect the Trans. gears and see if all turns O.K. Inspect the braking system. Remove the interior stuff including the seats to inspect cockpit. From there it depends on what you two decide you... MORE
Welcome Sue, To add to Bob's suggestions. Often oxidation on electrical connections is a major problem with cars that are old and particularly if they have sat for long periods of time. There are many spade wire connectors on the backs of switches, gauges, lamps and the wiring harness has many bullet in line connectors, in black insulation tubes. At minimum pull off and push spade connectors back on, or bullet inline connectors apart and back together several times to break the surface crud. Spray with some WD40 before and after you do this. If they look very oxidized... MORE
I am in the UK. I got really lucky with the Sprite. It's a '64, one owner from new. The guy bought it in his late teens or early 20's and kept it all his life and couldn't drive it any more. It has only 60K on the clock and is all original, (now I have found a period gear knob). :) Max "MG_Max" 24462... MORE
President Bush arrives at Heathrow Airport on a state visit. A 300-foot long red carpet stretches out to Air Force One and Mr. Bush strides to a warm but dignified hand shake from Queen Elizabeth II. They ride in a silver 1934 Bentley limousine to the edge of central London where they then board an open 17th century coach pulled by six magnificent white matching horses. They ride toward Buckingham Palace, each looking sideways and waving to the thousands of cheering Britons. So far everything is going well. Suddenly the right rear horse lets fly with the most horrendous,... MORE
G'day Bill, Don etc The barrel of the boot lock is different to the doors and the ignition. However the same key should fit. You can remove the barrel from the boot lock - but only if you have the key!!!!!!!!! Otherwise the tumblers jam behind the chrome dress piece that the key fits into. When you inset the key, the tumblers withdraw into the barrel and the barrel can be removed. After you have removed the lock pin. Which you get to after you have filed off the crimps and removed the cover for the retaining spring. Assuming... MORE
Colin, you are always an amazing source of information and taking time to share it. Fortunate we are to have you on the list. Yesterday in a fit of curiosity I took the boot lock off the 69 and disassembled it and was lucky as the 73 boot key after some wiggling allowed me to turn the barrel on the 69 to remove it. Had it not been for that bit of luck, as you say, it would have been impossible to remove the barrel. Filed off the crimps as you did and will drill and insert a pin... MORE
"Improving cooling" 1. Thorough flush/"reverse flush" of entire system with proprietary "cleaner" 2. *80/20 Distilled Water/Anti-Freeze Mix or 100% Distilled Water with can of proprietary lube/anti-corrosion additive and a couple of drops or diswashing liquid or appropriate amount of "Water Wetter" 3. Modern aluminum "deep impellor" water pump..Colin Dodds reports "County" brand has a slightly deeper impellor than "AE" brand. Both good. 3. ^^Block Cyl. Head/Water Pump Bypass 4. *68C Thermostadt or Blanking Sleeve 5. 4.5" Cooper "S" Water Pump Pulley 6. Recore/upgrade stock rad or go "aluminum" altogether *Summer Only ^^Drill 1/4" hole in thermostadt plate as "new"... MORE
Max Well as everyone's corrected my deliberate mistake *s* (gotta give these guys something to do) I can now tell you a little more about your MkIII Sprite. The main changes from the previous versions were, a new windscreen assembly, quarterlights, and as everyone's pointed out, wind up windows, exterior door handles and locks. It lost door pockets but gained a parcel shelf. A new dashboard and instrumentation was introduced, and a new hood clipping onto the windscreen frame top. The other major change was the change to the rear suspension from quarter to semi-elliptic rear springs. Produced from... MORE
Nigel I think the 'reclining' seats came in with the 'leylandised' version with the split and narrower bumpers. I will look and see if I can find the original sales literature to confirm this. Several of my friends had 1275 engines, without the recliners. R. "Roger Stinson" 24420... MORE
My book says- March 1964 A-H Sprite MK III #H-An8 38829 to H-AN8 64755 Doors substantially altered. Wind-up windows instead of sidescreens....External door handles and door locks now fitted....etc. March 1964; M.G, Midget MK II G-AN3 25788 to 52411 Identical to contempory Sprite except price was 20 lbs mor in U.K. and $170 in USA. *Guide to Purchase & D.I.Y. Restoration of the MG Midget & Austine- Healey Sprite by Lindsay Porter. Bob, Troutdale, OR USA "Robert Webb" 24417... MORE
Max Heres the List - Austin Healey Sprite MkI (Frogeye/Bugeye) (Mar 58-Dec 1960) (948cc engine) Austin Healey Sprite MkII and MG Midget MkI (Feb 1961-Jan 64) (948cc engine, 1098 from 1963) [Sidescreens, fixed/removable hood] Austin Healey Sprite MKIII and MG Midget MkII (Jan 1964-Sept 66) (1098cc engine) [Sidescreens and fixed/removable hood] Austin Healey Sprite MKIV and MG Midget MKIII (Oct 66-Aug 69) (1275cc Engine) [Wind up windows, folding hood and reclining seats] Austin Healey Sprite MKIV and MG Midget MKIII (Oct 69-Oct 1974) (1275cc Engine) [Wind up windows, folding hood and reclining seats] Facelifted version with thinner front bumpers,... MORE
The meaning of life still eludes me however . . . I am wondering if the tumbler sold by Moss for the earlier MKII (midget MKI) dash ignition will fit the trunk handle as I suspect the same tumblers were used on the ignition and the trunk lock and the trunk lock remains the same for later models. I have bought one from Moss for a Midget MKI ignition and it only costs $8.00 and comes with two keys. I have a 69 Midget (sort of for now parts car, sorry it is also missing the trunk key) but... MORE
It took me 14 months after I bought my Bugeye, BUT, the P.O. had stripped and primed the car, had the engine, transmission, and rear end rebuilt. All I had to do was paint, find seats, (recover) and totaly assemble the car. Bob. Troutdale, OR USA "Robert Webb" 24401... MORE
Well I've gone and done it..the '60 is coming apart. Engine and trans are out in preparation of a complete refurb. At the very least this will include new inner and outer sills, maybe floors and possibly rear spring boxes. Paint will be redone and interior gone thru. I have a 1275 and ribcase waiting to be rebuilt and installed, along with Weber sidedraft etc. I am seeking suggestions on cams, porting and header. This will be a "quick" street car, neither a daily driver nor a "road racer." Any advice will be appreciated. At this point my proposed... MORE
I have the same parts book, 11th Edition (1970) Section Ja.3 - Alignment covers the info. Ja.3 Issue 2 does NOT contain the info I mention, Ja.3 -Alignment Issue 3 does. See illustration Ja.1 Gerard "gerardchateau" 24353... MORE
Thanks Nigel, I am almost certain that the original color is Black Tulip, however there are a few strange areas that cast some doubt. The space between the dash top and windshield, (windscreen)is a silver primer color. I have never seen this before. I have seen cheap paint jobs where it was left in the previous color. And there is none of the sloppy edges around any of the trim one finds when something has been masked off. All the far recesses in the trunk and underneath the car are Black Tulip. Then, when I removed one of the... MORE
David J, Given that it is a "first edition" from 1977, does it cover A-series (MGMidget MKI, II, II or AHSprite MKI, II, III, IV)cars or just the 1500's? If the latter, then there would be no reason to explain the changeover I mentioned. The chaneover was made in 1972 mid year. Gerard "gerardchateau" 24349... MORE
Adam This really isn't an easy question to answer, which is why I suspect you haven't had many replies! I read this last night and I've been pondering it ever since! The first thing I think you need to do, is really decide what it is you wan =3D=0D t, and what your priorities are because many of your requirements seem to conflict =3D=0D with each other. To be honest, I think you need to forget about Frogeyes, they just are not =3D=0D within your budget of =A33,000, you can get Frogeyes for that money, but yo u'=3D=0D re... MORE
George, I have not followed this entire thread, but see you original message included. If my suggestion has already been mentioned, then never mind. The besta way to sort out the source of the problem is a leak-down test. This requires compressed are and a special set of gauges that will compare the pressure in with the pressure out. A difference of 10 percent or more indicates a problem. It will also tell you the source of the leak by listening to where the air is escaping, (valves rings, head gasket, etc.) One thing that sometimes causes your symptoms,... MORE
George... I think you have three problems: 1.The intake manifold mounted PCV system uses the vented/filtered oil filler cap to provide for incoming air. 2. The most effective crankcase scavenging consists of a feed to the PCV valve from below the pistons. 3. The "cover" to the old mechanical fuel pump fitting on the forward left side of the block just above the flange can be used as a "source" for relieving lower crankcase vapor/pressure in place of the old takeoff on the stock timing case cover which no longer exists, in consideration of your new timing cover set-up... MORE
Hi again: Thanks to all those that helped answer some questions I had about the carpet, that was most useful. I found that I have snaps on the footwell carpet and the trans tunnel. Question: The rear wheel arch cover pieces seem to have a small vinyl pad sewn into them. I assume this is a wear pad for the top frame? Or could I have placed this piece in the wrong spot??? They sure seem to belong there. Can someone tell me if there is a vinyl pad on theirs? Thanks Rio "Rio Rafael" 24319... MORE
Don, My '72 has the same design tonneau snaps you describe. I can't comment on how standard this was, but certainly not unique to your situation. As far as stretching, I would consider finding a Black Magic brand vinyl "restorer" which will revitalize/moisterize the vinyl. Don't use ArmourAll as it actually dries it out. The Black Magic will will slippery and look shiny at first, but dried to a natural appearance once it soaks in.. I had an old convertible top that fits you description that suffered the same problem. I had success streching the vinyl, but getting it... MORE
