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They'd probably make it look worse, as there would be an even bigger gap between the tires and the bodywork. David "David Jacobs" 33103... MORE
I lowered my 1 =BD inches by putting in longer bolts with matching spacers cut from pipe above the spring pans. It is fast, easy and best of all cheap. Nigel is correct, don=92t forget to get grade 8 bolts for the replacements. I took out two bolts opposite each other and put I the longer bolts, then slowly back out the other two short bolts so you always have two bolts holding the spring in place. They can be dangerous. Back out the first two and insert the spacers and snug down then the same with the others.... MORE
Biff, PS I checked out your web site . . . The first new car I bought in my life was identical to your "old grey" also was black body, red interior, and with white walls tires. Wish I had better photograps of it. The only surviving photo is from the front of the door back :-( I traded in my 59 bugeye on it. When young you think that is trading up now I would gladly trade in my 74 rwa for a bugeye. :-) Don "Don May" 33097... MORE
Hi and thanks Bill, My problem is that the wheels are not centered in the fender cutouts as the body now rides high relative to the wheel hub centers so low profile tires would lower the whole car but would still leave the wheels in the same relative position to the body. Don "Don May" 33096... MORE
Don, You can lower the front buy installing non RB front springs and if that dosen't lower it enough put in spacers between the spring pan and the A-arm. Spacers can be made from some thick (1/4") wall pipe/tubing and longer mounting bolts. Cutting down the front springs would be my last resort. For the rear a spacer block between the axle and spring. The spacer would be a block the width of the spring with a locating stud on it's top to fit the upper spring plate and a hole in the bottom to clear/locate it on the... MORE
What would low profile tires do? 70's or more? Bill French Hilton Head frenchww@... 33093... MORE
G'day Nigel et al As much as I agree with Bob (get a new one) I understand your penchant for originality and budget repairs. So here is an (almost) fail-safe method for freeing seized hydraulic components. (No, Nigel, I'm not being a smart-ass - we all have times where we just have to repair the used bit in front of us.) Take the part in question, let's say it's a clutch slave cylinder, remove all pipes and hoses, clean all the rust and debris out of the cylinder in front of the piston. You need to make it as... MORE
St. Neots? Home of "The St Neots assassin"? Interesting reading. True or False though? Welcome to the group. No assassins that I am aware of. Maybe several quick witted verbal types. One that seems to like snakes and dislikes cats(except for wheel chocks.)- OK, more than one with the cat thing =) Chuck n tx "charles roche" 33050... MORE
I assume we are talking the 215 Buick/rover engine? That being the case the standard axel with the 3.7:1 diff and hardened halfshafts should be OK. as for the wheels I would be inclined to go for minilites or similar. Wires can cope with the power, (How many E-Types have you seen on anything else! V12s don't count 'cause they are too ugly) but Standard Midget or MGB wires I doubt will. MGC wires though might, but they are 15". TR5 PI wires may also cope Stewart "Ford Prefect" 32994... MORE
Even with 'only' a 'small' V8 I wouldn't even consider it as they'd be pinging spokes all the time! Unless maybe if they were 72 spoke wheels; even then, you'll be forever getting them rebuilt as they have a tendency to go out of true with just 65 bhp! If your friend's are 14", they are most likely from an MGB in which case I think they fit the Spridget splines, but then you have the problem of what size tyres to fit on them - if you don't want to go too much bigger on rolling radius, you'll... MORE
Guys - Currently working on a Buick 215 powered MG midget, always loved the looks of the spoked wheels on British sports cars, but how long will they hold up to a small V8 and manual trans? A friend has offered me a set of wire wheels which he says are from a Triumph or maybe a MGB, (I think they are 14", but how do you tell what they are from, and what splines I will need?) I haven't seen them for a couple of years, hope to get them home this weekend. Was wondering if it'd be... MORE
Some kits use the original brackets turned the other way and swapped over to the other side of the car, but the Spax kits for 1500 Midgets (as shown in the MG Owners' Club accessories brochure) use brackets that look like the one in your photo. If you jack the car up with the jack under the body, (the front mount for the rear spring is my preferred choice) then the weight of the axle just sits on top of the spring with no extra load on your broken plate. Once the U bolt nuts are removed the plate... MORE
I used an Allison system on my daily driver for about 225,000 miles before it started to give a problem in very hot weather. Called the new owners, Crane, explained the problem, they sent a new system for the price difference of an upgrade. About 7 dollars. Been working perfectly ever since. I have complete confidence in it and never carry a spare dizzy. Neither a spare tire, for that matter for more than a half million miles! Tires are trouble free as are the Crane units. Don't buy cheap!! Paul A "Paul Asgeirsson" 32869... MORE
Bob Nice to hear from you. Photo attached My MK III Sprite is the one in the gazebo, the event took place at Hermitage Hall near Downham Market Norfolk, on the original medieval pilgrims way to Walsingham. You may have to blow the photo up a bit to see the detail since it is in panoramic format, the non-Spridget on the right hand end is a Le Mans replica MGA, the red car about halfway between my Sprite and the MGA is an Arkley. The Arkley is built by stripping the outer panels from a Spridget and replacing them... MORE
Now the paint is finally going on my 1500 I have been sorting though the bits. On inspecting the front suspension what a surprise, it's all shot. play nearly everywhere it should not be. Do any of the owners clubs in the UK still keep the reamer needed to fit the bush and lend it out? (IIRC Dad borrowed one from the local MGOC back in the '70s). Onto another oddity, My car had the horn in the steering wheel, and the indicator stalk was damaged (a sizable piece of the end of it was missing) and it has... MORE
Hi Group, My latest challenge is the removal of the bolts that fasten the radius arms to the body. I have removed the nuts from the ends of the bolts and am able to rotate the bolts but they cannot be removed. When I hit the end of a bolt it gives no indication of movement. When the bolt turns, the spacers do not turn with it. I'd appreciate another dose of wisdom from cyberspace. With your help I've been able to dispose of all of my previous challenges. Nelson 62 Mk 2 Sprite "witstock7" 32745... MORE
Air in the line will only give you a soft or spongy petal, not a loss of brakes. Loss of brakes would be caused by a leak, either a wheel cylinder or a brake switch, which would have fluid all over, or a master cylinder, which can have fluid all over or it might leak back into the reservoir, which you wouldn't see any fluid. You say that you rebuilt the master, but don't mention the wheel cylinders. Brake fluid eats rubber parts. I would suggest rebuilding, or at least inspecting the wheel cylinders. Check for leaks, and check... MORE
Decided to MOT the frogeye for one last summer before it gets the shell fully sorted. As it stands it needs a tyre, the horn fixing and the handbrake adjusting. Nothing really major. However the reason the handbrake needs adjusting is not because of wear in the system or a starched cable, but the bracket on the axle bends over time and needs knocking out with a hammer. This had to be done at the last MOT it had (1999). The bend occurs where the cable passes though the bracket, has anyone else had this problem and if so... MORE
The Purpose of Tools HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate expensive parts not far from the object we are trying to hit. MECHANIC'S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on boxes containing leather goods. ELECTRIC HAND DRILL: Normally used for spinning steel Pop rivets in their holes until you die of old age. PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads. HACKSAW: One of a family of cutting tools built on... MORE
I know Frontline do some alloy panels, but I think it's just bonnet, boot and doors, not wings. You might need to get some specially made, if you really must have them. Talk to the rich racing guys! Not sure where is best for steel wings, but the BMH site shows the suggested price is 240. http://www.bmh-ltd.co.uk/bmhspa.html is a list of the BMH specialists. Regards David "David Jacobs" 32655... MORE
does anyone know where to get alloy front wings from? (assuming they are actually available of course), if not wheres the best place to get steel ones mgoc? thanks Rob "lelubooboo" 32653... MORE
Rich... Your fuel pressure setting is correct. There is some falling off in pressure between pump and carb. I've been using low pressure (2.5-4.0) Facets for many moons now with stock float valves...no problems. Same with previous Vizardized Series A with 90hp to rear wheels and Weber "45" except pump was Facet 6psi or so through 2.5 pressure regulator. Stock float valves in this case also. No problems. What pressure does your pump initially put out? What "color" would appear on a NEW set of spark plugs on your car after a hard run, preferably up a reasonably sloped... MORE
I have a friend looking for a mid to late 90s Toyota 4 wheel drive pickup. He is looking for something from Texas or the surrounding states in hopes of purchasing a rust free vehicle. If anyone can help, please contact me off list. Thank you, Brad Brad Fornal 32577... MORE
G'day back to you, Colin, I hadn't measured the drums when I posted the question. Today I got out the calipers and found that both drums are within ten thou of seven inches and with the light scoring they will only need a touch up. So I think I will keep the drums after they are skimmed but I will have to replace both of the wheel cylinders. This is going to be a newer old car than I anticipated. I guess I'm just learning what everyone else does in restoring these vehicles. Thanks for your interest, Nelson "Nelson... MORE
Hi All. We've been installing new brake shoes on my '79 Midget. When we got it all apart and cleaned everything up, we discovered that the cable for the hand brake system was "too short" and had been applying pressure to the right rear wheel. (Which is apparently what made that side wear so badly) We removed the cable and found that the plastic coating was badly deteriorated and broken, so we removed all of the plastic until we can get another cable. However, when we re-installed the cable, it was still too short. My husband thought that maybe... MORE
