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Other than the choke cable, horn and horn push, it appears to be complete and original. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39405&item=4547048934&rd=1 Go get it! Colin "Colin Dodds" 36917... MORE
I am mid way though replacing the head gasket on my '76 Midget. I am going to replace all the gaskets you get with the kit but I was wondering if there is anything else worth doing while I have the chance? I have already flushed out the radiator. My engine is a little sooty around the valves faces but nothing too bad. THe pistons bore are all nice and smooth. Also is there a special techinque for getting the choke wire off the carburettor? The nuts are too samll for any of my spanners. Cheers Gav. "gav_newman" 36921... MORE
Surely ya'll do not think this will go for 782 ?? Not likely. I would bid if it was closer to me. Bill French Hilton Head, SC '59 Bugeye "73 RWA frenchww@... 36920... MORE
My deepest sympathies Robert. Dan Walters '63 Sprite '74 Midget '75 BMW 2002 Brick NJ "Dan Walters" 36904... MORE
First the stupid question, is it one of those locks that you need to push in a button (or the whole key) to turn it to the lock position? If you do need to take it apart, the actual switch part can be removed from the lock itself, so you can isolate which bit is jamming, but if it is the lock, they don't come apart easily (for obvious reasons) Easiest thing is to replace it, together with the steering column it's attached to, with a brand new second hand one, if you can find one. If you definitely... MORE
Hi Jeremy, Water flows from the block/thermostat housing to radiator top then cooler water returns to the water pump from the bottom of radiator. Thermostat should have the heat sensor/bellows toward the block. There may be a passel of other things that are wrong too. Such as radiator blocked with debris, return hose collapsing, heat gauge off calibration, vapor lock, fuel hoses partially blocked, the list goes on!! Don't run the car without a thermostat, either. May develop dangerous hot spots in the engine. Paul A "Paul Asgeirsson" 36888... MORE
Hi: I have been lurking for a few days, just purchased a 1979 Midger and am sure will have several questions. The first problem is that the keyis very hard to turn from the unlocked to the locked postion. Have any of you had any luck removing the lock switch and repairing and reinstalling it. The manual speaks of shear bolts that would need to be replaced. TIA Vern Vern 36886... MORE
The early cars would have had an L instead of a U for North American cars; the U only came in from 1967. The second letter (the one after your U) is a model year code letter, starting in 1970 with A. Then the serial number (which started at 101 so yours would have been the 91078th car, except there were various breaks in the numbering, so it wouldn't!) Then the last letter, which once again, only appeared in 1967, G, or more rarely M, indicates the manufacturing site - G being the MG plant at Abingdon and M... MORE
Ok I just finished re assembling the engine on my US Spec 1971 MG Midget after replacing th econrod bearings, honing the cylinders, and replacing the rings. I know I need to break her in easy, but how do I do that? "gan5ub91179g" 36878... MORE
The valve controls the water flow through the heater core. Without the core the valve should be closed or some of the water will by-pass the radiator. With the heater core in place, the core will act like the radiator, cooling the water passing through it. Cooling problems can be caused by a number of things - "junk" in the radiator, bad thermostat, and, while not too common, the water pump impeller corrosion, amoung other isues. "Jim" 36873... MORE
Wanted to thank everyone for the advice I received on installing resleeved master and clutch cylinders and with the resulting leak of the master cylinder. Especially the suggestion for using the nylon washers on the master - worked like a charm. The two make an amazing difference in braking and clutch. rlirwn@... 36877... MORE
I have a 73 Midget that is over heating.. Just bought the car. 1275 car, runs pretty well, timing is good, carbs are good but still getting hot. Replaced the thermostat still no luck. I noticed they removed the heater core and kinda looped it thru the water control valve. I don't seem to be getting any flow in/out of the radiator. J Jeremy Loukinas 36871... MORE
Jim, Common theory is that you should turn on the valve and either run the water through the heater core, or use a short by pass hose and loop the water back into the engine. That will insure better cooling for the number 4 cylinder which I hear can be a problem. Bob in San Diego "Robert D. Gardner" 36879... MORE
Hi all, Another new member here, but I already have one post to my name concerning a good spot to sell my Midget (we like to callher Prudence). Well, I've tried the eBay route to no avail and also Craiglist here in the bay area, so I thought I would try here on the board. Anyway, Prudence has a new top, and the seats have been redone. She needs brake work and the dash is cracked in the middle, but she runs really well. If anyone know of an aspiring Midget owner, send them my way at my yahoo... MORE
I have been using a Bugeye screen saver by Larry Miller (I think) and it is good but I am getting tired of the same photos all the time. Does anyone know of a Bugeye screen saver with lots of photos that is available? Thanks Cheers, Bob in San Diego "Robert D. Gardner" 36854... MORE
I misunderstood. I thought you said it misfires above 2800, when what you actually said is that it misfires AT 2800, but is okay above and below. I'm pretty sure this is a carburation problem wherein at a certain rpm there is a strange harmonic set up in the intake manifold and carburetor, which causes erratic, uncontolled movement of the air piston. Try this: Remove the old oil from the piston damper. To do this you'll have to remove the cap and the screws which hold the cover in place. Then remove the piston and it's diaphragm. Be careful,... MORE
Rick, When I went to install the Frontline tube shock conversion, I had to totally re-pipe the front brake lines from the MC to the calipers. (Frontline forgets to mention that small detail.) So I figured while I was at it, I would put in the LL. I do expect to run at the drags eventually and use it. It's good for laughs now - a couple of years ago at the Syracuse Nationals, Third Rail was a big crowd pleaser in an impromtu burnout contest in one of the hotel parking lots. Wheels - no, I have 14... MORE
Yes, Cap'n, personal in the sense that it is aftermarket. It is a Grant GT. I'd prefer a plain horn cap, though. I don't like logos, raised white letters on tires, etc. (Pay me if you want me to advertise your damn product.) It's actually a little too small. I can't see a all of the speedometer in the 40 - 70mph range, but the more important tach is fully visible. It was a lot of screwing around to adapt the hub fitting I had and get the horn to work, but it seems ok now. I haven't had... MORE
Welcome aboard, Adam! I have a `78 Midget here in the states. My girlfriend-now-wife used to love it, then a baby came along, so I got a new MINI Cooper S to put the car seat in. Katie & I still do a few rallies in the MG, but now also do some as a "family" in the MINI with our 2 year-old. In a few years, I'll be taking the daughter out for spins in the MG. For now, she just loves to sit in the drivers seat, push all the buttons/switches, and have a blast "driving" her... MORE
Hi Everyone, I'm sorry for the cross posting. I'm finally giving up my Sprite. The relevant details are on my website at http://zexmedia.com/LiveJournal/Reggie/reggie.htm If you're interested please reply to me off list. Thanks! Alix in San Jose, CA "loudsprite" 36817... MORE
Remember the Auto Jumble on Sunday, April 24th in Portland Oregon. Sponsored by the Club T MG Held in the Montgomery Park parking structure at NW 27th & NW Vaughn. Lots of only British parts for all marques, along with Club information. Held rain or shine, Goodies and hot or cold drinks for sale at the Club T booth Setup time: 7:00 am to 9:00 am, sales from 9:00 until it's over. Lots of great bargains, drive on over and have some fun getting some goodies for your cars. Additional info at: Http://home.earthlink.net/~clubtmg Driving directions - From I-5 (North... MORE
Rick, On my Sprite, I run 2" pipes from my header collectors back to oval Flowmaster mufflers. They are pulled up hard against the floorboards with a quadruple layer of fiberglass/foli insulation. My floorboards do not get hot. The fuel and brake lines and the battery cable nearby are heavily insulated and I've had no problem with those either. Oh, and the exhaust sounds tolerably quiet at low loads and idle, but nasty when on it. My ground clearance is about 3" at the low spots on the collectors and mufflers. I have 24 ga. stainless steel skid skins... MORE
Ahhhh, Spring is here and an old man's fancy turns to funny little British cars going round and round, real fast.(well, sorta real fast) Ever since I sold my Sprite (broke transmission, broke bank account) I have missed the little bugger, er...uh...little bloke? Does anyone know if speed channel will be carrying the Production G and Production H Races? Needa spridget fix. cheers, bill b. "w_burrell" 36808... MORE
List still active? Normal day I receive many listings. Today none. Are we, me, unplugged? Bill French Hilton Head, SC '59 Bugeye '73 RWA frenchww@... 36798... MORE
Mike, Assuming you haven't had the head off for a while I think backing the bolts off and retorqueing to spec and approved sequence is probably worth a try. Who knows, it might work! Rob C-75 Midget with asthma Webfoot Leisure.com Your Local Pool Store-On the Web rob@... 866-530-9801 toll free " robbiesg@... " 36791... MORE
