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Perhaps under equal lubrability. Bob You should use the same amount of oil for midgets as you do for tall people! Cheers, Bob in San Diego "Robert D. Gardner" 36265... MORE
You should use the same amount of oil for midgets as you do for tall people! Cheers, Bob in San Diego "Robert D. Gardner" 36260... MORE
G'day Jim Click here: http://www.spriteparts.com.au/overheating.htm and here: http://www.spriteparts.com.au/radiatorfluid.htm for some things you can check out to keep the poor thing cooler. "Colin Dodds" 36249... MORE
The 1275 has no tappet covers. Check for that. The oil condensor cover will fit a 948 and 1098 also! Paul A "Paul Asgeirsson" 36257... MORE
That's an oil condenser canister. Found on 1275 engines from stock. Typically hooked up to a PCV valve or to a "Y" connector at the air filters. Paul A "Paul Asgeirsson" 36254... MORE
Assumigr everything else is okay - radiator, thermostat, water pump gage; reduce anti-freeze concentration to 15% for summer use, or run straight water with a corrosion inhibitor. The typical 50% mixture does not cool nearly as well, "joe blxfstz" 36243... MORE
Last week I went to Pep Boys and got the oil filter that they said was the right one. It turned out to be the wrong one. What oil filter should I use on my 1979 MG Midget. "fireburner03" 36222... MORE
IMHO, this is not a good idea. There are some things that a "Shade Tree Mechanic" can do, after all, I are one, but there are some parts to the LBC that might be better left to a "British Car Mechanic." As far as your list, Wouldn't a simple "I'll pay you $50-$100, you look it over, turn it over, try to start it, check brakes, etc, and 1. tell me what you think, and 2. give me an estimate as to what you think it needs, what the parts and labor to do will be, and if agreed... MORE
ROFLMAO - That was pretty good... I suspect ESKY has something to do with Eskimo...being a cooler of sorts...Hey, wait a minute...cold beer? No wonder England let you go your separate way, as it were... "Jim" 36171... MORE
MiniMania carries an adaptor for different cam/oil pump drives that will allow compatibility. Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 36159... MORE
The 1275 cam has a different oil pump driving dog ('spider' drive) compared with the 1098 (pin or slot drive - I can never remember which) You could use the appropriate oil pump for the cam, but then the pump mounting holes might be in the wrong place, as they moved around over the years, so you'd have to drill and tap the block to fit it. In the end, it's easier to use a proper 1275 cam. But make sure you have the spider in place between the cam and oil pump - if you don't, you'll never... MORE
Sure you can use a generic fuel pump. All the car parts stores sell them for about $30. I wouldn't use nylon fuel lines. What reason could there ne not to use metal ones? As far as using the cam from your 1098 - why? It's probably worn some, so why not just go for a new one, say a Kent 256 or 266. You'll get improved performance, and they aren't very expensive. Be certain to use new lifters. Why do you need new rockers? The old ones can be rebushed easily. "joe blxfstz" 36151... MORE
I recognize this is one of those thological deputes that have been debated for years, like wht fluid shouold I use in my dashpots, 20 weight or atf. The fact is that my engine is still within the tolerences specified in the haynes manual. That is it is only .001 larger than stock. This being teh case there is a slight ridge at athe top that needed to be taken off to safely remove the pistons. Plus, how is it that a re ring and hone job would be any shorter lived than a re bore which would necessitate,... MORE
A new one might last abt 20 years if you keep the fluid fresh. A sleeved one will likely last longer, so the answer to the question is: "How old are you?" If you're past 60, as some of us are, go with the new one.:-) "joe blxfstz" 36145... MORE
79 Midget, quick question: Does anyone know the type of fitting that goes into the back of the master and slave cylinder? Back story: Car was running great, shifting just fine, 68k on the odo, One day clutch goes almost to the floor, next day it goes right to the floor, no pressure at all. topped off Master cylinder, press pedal, fluid goes all over bellhousing and tranny. Bummer. Moss wants $50 for a replacement hose, but I work at a place with a large selection of hoses, fittings, etc. Are the fittings Flared, or some mutant British type?... MORE
No, Ed. It's not a myth. I am an electrochemist, and I've made my living in that field since 1964. I've published articles in peer reviewed journals, and I am certified by the American Electroplater's and Surface Finisher's Society. I have served on ASTM panels writing recommended metal finishing practices, and I am certified to give legal testimony as an expert witness in this field. Here's a quickie explanation. In order to oxidize metals, a positive ion has to form, that is Fe has to convert to Fe+2 in order to form iron oxide (rust). When you impose a... MORE
I'm so proud of myself...I'm sitting here patting myself on the head because I can't reach my back. After nearly a year of my poor little car sitting on jack stands with the front end in the air, I finished the assembly of the front end with poly bushings, new lever shocks and springs. I had to replace one "A" arm due to wear from the folcrum pin...if you don't do any other maintenance on your car, make sure you lube the front end regularly!!! I also installed a lowering kit with the new coil springs - it was... MORE
"Location of timing marks, etc." Exactly....A humungous, giant PITA if there ever was one. Why would it have been designed this way??? I just don't get it. One of the main reasons I "lost" the points and went electronic (set it, forget it). What did they figure??? You'd have it up on a lift changing the oil so this would be a convenient place at that time, or what?? A pox upon the designer!! Cap'n Bob (Timing marks relocated) '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 35992... MORE
I rebuild mine and consider myself a C- mechanic. After jacking up the R side, it is accessed thru the large rubber plug on the R side of the tunnel. For me it was just time consuming since you'll have to bleed afterwards. One trick I used was to put a piece of plastic wrap (rubber banded) around the top of the master before you open the bleed nipple on the slave, as this will keep most of the fluid in the system instead of on your garage floor. You will still have to bleed the system, but at... MORE
Brad, I do the same thing with possums. They are so butt ugly..like ugly large rats. I usually trap them and re locate. Actually, it is a real challenge because I use the same technique they used in cartoons when I was a little kid. I take a cardboard box, put a rock on the top for weight, take a pencil and prop it up, put some cat food in the back and tie some black thread to the pencil bottom and stretch it across the rear of the box so he trips it at the food. Works quite... MORE
I was a member over a year ago and had to drop out. Well I'm back and this time I need to seel my 1973 Midget. If anyone is close to Las Vegas and wants it, it's going cheap at $750. I need to sell it due to my retiring from the Air Force and moving back to Louisiana. Here is what I have in it: It runs good (28+ miles per gallon in town) 5 new tires with less than 2000 miles 3 year old top no broken glass Vynil coverd seats Cassete radio (not installed) Weber carb... MORE
'cause it takes a little time for the oil leaking from the running motor to drip upon the clutch lining? Or is the clutch "slipping" very slightly and the lining getting hot accordingly after a little time driving? Smell anything burning? Which are the only things I can think of 'cause the problem doesn't reveal itself initially when all is "cold" and all is apparently well 'til it's driven a while. Cap'n Bob '60 Frog "Robert E. Shlafer" 35876... MORE
Dear Virgil and all, I have a block. I am not sure what it is but I am sure those on the list can tell me. It is very available in San Diego. Here is the hard part, get ready to laugh at me or yell names etc. It had been setting out in the rain for god knows how many years. There is surface rust inside and outside. The rust is not bad but it looks like hell. I am sure sand blasting or hot tanking it would make it ok. It has a pan, quite a bit... MORE
Chuck...do not be mislead by compression ratios which could be had back when leaded ("manly") octanes were available . Today's unleaded "garbage" octanes require a little more thought in this di rection, assuming a cast iron head and the ignition advance curve you're probably working with, along with a "mild" cam with relatively little duration which will favor maximum "trapping" of the combustion gases in favor of the low end of the useable rpm spectrum (torque.. as in street application). With aluminum heads you can go about a point higher than with cast iron, all else being equal. Also,... MORE
Hello all: This Question is about my '68 Sprite "Rosa" - 1275cc Is it possible that the timing chain jumps a teeth on any of the sprockets when it gets worn? I have my engine out of the car for an unrelated issue (replaced the starter ring gear =96 different story) and noticed that the notch in the crankshaft pulley is about 15 deg past the TDC mark when the nr. 1 piston is at TDC. I checked the posiiton of the nr. 1 piston visualy through the spark hole, and by using a wire and am quite sure... MORE
