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2 other options to remove the lock-nut: - Dremel with a cut-off wheel: cut the nut partially on two sides, then use a chissel (used this technique often by now with 100% success without damaging any threads!) - Weld a long bar to the nut I prefer the first option. It will cost you 1 or 2 cut-off wheels, but will be succesfull. Even if you accidently cut a bit to deep, it probably makes so little damage to the threads you won't have to replace the damaged part. Good luck, Eeg. Eeg.Oberije@... 26599... MORE
I used one on a lug nut before with no problems. "matthew pfeil" 26591... MORE
Thanks The clips I have look about the right shape but are just not tall enought to hold the strip, they just fall out of the slot. BTW I got the midget MOT'd with nothing more than 4 new tyres, the old ones were not worn out the wall were covered in cracks simply caused by age. I think the oxygen in the air attacks the rubber. Normally you wear out the tyre long before this happens. Terry "terry.isherwood" 26557... MORE
Bill, Yes, had similar problems when I installed my Moss sourced Roll Bar on my Mk IV Sprite. The main problem was the side parts of the hood (top in US lingo as opposed to bonnet!) frame fouling the lower parts of the roll bar as the frame was finally lowered onto the wheel arch pads, ie the last 6" or so. I cured this as others have suggested, by gently bending the offending parts of the hood frame outwards until I got a a good clearance. Does not seem to have changed the shape or weather tightness of... MORE
I have talked to them at British Wire Wheel and you can special order any width you want. Bob, Troutdale, OR "Robert Webb" 26501... MORE
That copper stuff is okay for anti-sieze, as on threads, but don't use it in wheel bearings or suspension/steering parts. Any major brand of grease indicated for wheel bearings will be fine. The purists here may object, but any name brand of chassis grease will do fine in king pins and tie rod ends. Some like greases containing molybdenum sulfide, but I don't bother with it. You should use gear oil in the steering rack, however. Probably most important is to make sure everything is clean and greased before you put it back together. I once read an article... MORE
Heya 'grumpy' : ) Thanks for your reply! Of course I have a ****ing shop manual but of course the ****ing shop manual only covers removing the bearing from a steel wheel hub and NOT a wire wheel one, hence my confusion as to which side it needs to come out of! To be honest, I think I might just hand it over to a garage and say 'You sort it out! Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 26478... MORE
"you change the endearing handling by a ton..." per Ed! :) This is true. The suspension was built with a certain sized tire contact patch in mind. When you change only the contact patch (larger, most especially "wider") you can expect more stability/grip but less "tossability", all else remaining equal or the same. One of the reasons for this is the slight change toward neg. camber which comes with the slightly wider track, most especially when teamed with a wider wheel. Now you can keep the "tossability" but move it up in the speed range with the right combo... MORE
Mr.H Loved the classic look of my wire wheels as well but it didn't save 'em. Between cleaning, truing and only 4.5 wide track I couldn't justify keeping them. Switched to a set of American Racing wheels for a Vega and am very happy with the results. FYI-The new wheels are 5.5 inches wide. Had to change rear pumpkin/axles and hubs and perform minor wheel well surgery front and rear to accomodate 165/70's on the new wheels. Rob C '75 Midget Webfoot Leisure.com rob@... 630-841-6077 robbiesg@... 26472... MORE
HA! I just called Victoria British and told the young lady I needed new wheels for my 73 MG Midget. Her response? "the whole wheel? like the tire?" She finally told me the only wheels they have are Dunlop wires. I gave up. Robert ...those idiots at the NRA, not only do they think the second amendment gives them the right to own guns, they think the first amendment gives them the right to free speech!...unknown. rbhouston@... 26475... MORE
Gil, sounds like you have the same mixed emotions I do. I love the way the wires look, but I'm not sure of the maintenance issues either. I DO know that I won't be trying to tune them myself. As far as cost goes, the knock off minilites look pretty cool too. Maybe someone on the list that supplies parts (ED) or has access to these wheels (ED) or something (ED) could post a price comparison of the wires and minilites (ED) or rather minilite replicas. ????(ED)????? Robert Houston ...those idiots at the NRA, not only do they think... MORE
Hi guys Anyone know the process of getting the bearing out of a wire wheel front hub? I've tried but don't seem to be getting anywhere. tia Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 26451... MORE
Well Bob.... While you don't NEED a wider wheel than 4.5, you will get more out of the upgrade to 70 series in terms of handling (all else being equal) with as much of the tire "under" the rim, rather than having the tire "beyond" the rim. And I would think, that Minilite knockoffs (or "wannabes) would require a helluva lot less maintanence than wire wheels? They would also probably be lighter(?) which will decrease unsprung weight, the effect of which would be like going with a lightened flywheel in terms of performance (more or less:). Cap'n. Bob '60... MORE
I am looking to replace the wheels on my 73 Midget. I was putting this off, but now I find my tires are weather cracking, so if I am going to buy tires, I may as well buy some that fit the new wheels. Not sure if I want replacement wires, or knock off mini lite replicas. I did a google search for wire wheels and found this one location Frank should love: http://www.made-in-china.com/ British wire wheel has the wheels, but only in 4/4.5 inch width. Don't I need something wider ...especially if I am going to emulate Daniel... MORE
Hello all. Now that I have finally got my '79 Midget running good ti is time to turn my attention to the front end. My left front wheel is out of line. The wheel is pushing out at the bottom if viewed from the front of car. It is a more up and down than in and out sort of thing. The wheel needs to come out at the top to make it even (staigh). I am pretty sure this can not be achieved by adjusting the tie rods? Otherwise the car drives straight and sto ps straight without... MORE
I'd check the U-joints first. If they are OK, then I'd probably remove the diff and do an visual inspection. Look for scoring on the engaging faces of the crown and pinion gears. (or worse, chipped or broken teeth) Look for "slop" anywhere by holding one gear still and rocking the adjacent gear to see how much movement there is. Does the diff whine much? or is it a quiet diff? If it is nice and quiet then I'd be surprised if it was the problem. You can sort of do this with the diff still in the car... MORE
Thank you for your reply, Mike Yes, it has wire wheels, but I have checked these and the splines looks perfect. So probably it is the diff or the u-joints. If it should be the diff, do you think it is somthing that needs to be adjusted, or do I have to replace any parts? Jan Erik "jmaalen" 26367... MORE
Hi All. I haven't had much time to write, but I wanted to share a driving experience I had last week. As most of you know I recently started a job selling new Volvo, Audi, Mazda and Audi cars. I've been out for some neighborhood romps in the Audi TT and the Mazda RX8, both of which are a gas to drive, but I had the rare opportunity to get a test track training from Volvo last week. They rented out a large section of tarmac at Alameda Naval Air Station and set up two coned off test tracks.... MORE
"...all you can do is steer them in the right direction...." LOL......priceless, Nigel!! I recall when I could not get the toe to stay put on my '74 Midget when I first acquired it. After replacing tie rod ends, bearings, etc., I finally just broke down and replaced the whole suspension with new parts. And prior to this, it WAS "stiff" and while it became less stiff with much grease, it then became loose due to worn clearances, even as it became less stiff as we continued to grease it often. So diplomacy aside, it can be just as... MORE
I have just acquired a 1965 sprite and when driving the steering seems very stiff, and when cornering if I releases the steering wheel it does not return to center. Could this be a king pin problem or a steering rack problem. Thanks "roderick_ralph" 26297... MORE
Brad I'm not an expert on gauges, but I don't beleive Jaeger was ever a British company, some may have been made here and fitted to British cars, but I don't think Jaeger was ever British, in fact I thought it was German, shows how much I know ; ) Also, asking what car it came out of originally, is a but like asking what car did this Dunlop tyre come off? They were fitted to all sorts of cars. Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 26282... MORE
Martyn, Are you sure that the points are installed correctly? If the nylon spacers on the points are not installed correctly, you have a direct short. BTDT Biff Jones '59 Bugeye, 'Kermit' '62 Sprite, 'Ole Gray' '71 Midget, 'Freebie' http://sprites2.homestead.com/ "Biff" 26277... MORE
Hi guys Quick update on the restoration progress. At last ! ! ! ! I've been able to put some colour gloss on the underside, can't describe how pleased I was to finally see some colour going on after so long. The car is currently lying prostrate on its side while I put the colour on the top half. I shall turn it over and paint the bottom half very soon. The intention is, to get the underside finished, then re-assemble the suspension components and get the car movable on its wheels. I'll then be able to wheel it... MORE
Hi guys I'm about to paint my rear axle, which I'm assuming is gloss black like most of the other suspension components. The question is, is the differential carrier /cage also painted black or left in its natural silver alloy finish? Thanks in advance . . . Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 26169... MORE
While we are discussing side curtains, I got the weather seals and the front corner has come apart. What glue will put it back together and hold. I have tried tire patch glue with a patch behind the / and it still comes apart. Bob, Troutdale, OR "Robert Webb" 26165... MORE
