Sprite & MG Midget 2

Keyword(s) = cable, electric, fan, fuse, ground, radiator, switch, wire

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 13:18:57 -0800

I connected the amp's sense cable to the accessory fuse on the fuse box. It
now works! The only odd thing is that it does not come on at the key's
accessory position, but the "on" position. This seems to be the case with
other "accessories", like my electric radiator fan. Is there some sort of
issue here? BTW, there seems to be no requrement for grounding the sense
cable individually; there is one big ground cable from the amp for the whole
thing.
Now that I know that it can work in this way, I may connect the sense wire
to an "always on" fuse and put in a switch, to give more control as to when
the amp is on.
Steve

Steven Michelsen < stevenm@... > 38043

Keyword(s) = ignition

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 10:32:03 -0800

Greetings! I just purchased a 1977 Midget and I have already run a
problem. I can't get the ignition key out. Is it stuck, or must I do
more than push in the little button? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Pete

"mrrohrmayer" < mrrohrmayer@... > 38038

Keyword(s) = ignition

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 10:18:01 -0800

when i drive along at over 50mph.. my ignition key just falls out!..and the
car just keeps on going!
Try driving faster Pete!!!.. it will rattle out eventually!

Ebonn369@... 38041

Keyword(s) = ignition, motors

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 10:05:32 -0800

Button? Tab? I have no such device on my '78 midget. Then again, I have a
Moss Motors replacement ignition. Then again, I don't recall a button on
the old ignition.
FWIW, here is a picture of my old ignition, from when I was having my
broken-key problem... Does your ignition look different?
http://www.1978mgmidget.com/key_wont_turn.jpg
Steve

Steven Michelsen < stevenm@... > 38040

Keyword(s) = 1275, sprite

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 21:25:13 -0800

Sprite 1300? would that be a 1275?
Stewart

"Ford Prefect" < f_prefect@... > 38037

Keyword(s) = battery, ebay, sprite

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 18:25:10 -0800

G'day Guys
Now if you don't want the Sprite Mk 2 transistor radio I advertised, here is another rare accessory. With a little effort you can probably convert it to use a 9V battery and take it with you to the next Concours.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4397447720&category=43526&rd=1
avagoodday
Colin

"Colin Dodds" < colin@... > 38033

Keyword(s) = carbs, reg, stock

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 13:28:15 -0800

Hey Don May....
I have the Facet LP (2.5-4.5 or 2.0-4.0) and
am running without a press. reg. on the
basically stock carbs.
No probleemos amigo. :)
Cap'n Bob
Basic Frog

"Robert E. Shlafer" < PilotRob@... > 38035

Keyword(s) = 1275, MO, advance, pump

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 13:04:31 -0800

I'm running one of the low pressure Purolators on my 1275. It's now
about 10 years old, and still works perfectly. Don't know the
present price, but ten years ago it was $29 at Advance Auto Parts,
so I bought two; the spare is still in the boot. This is the same
pump which Mo$$ gets nearly $100 for.

"joe blxfstz" < tloutrec@... > 38034

Keyword(s) = hydraulic, switch, switches

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 19:21:29 -0800

how about using one of the earlier hydraulic pressure operated switches?
You'd possibly have to re-arrange the pipework to fit in the 4-way union
that the switch mounts into.
David

"David Jacobs" < mail@... > 38030

Keyword(s) = SU, fuel, fuel pump, pump, pumps

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 18:58:12 -0800

Hi all,
The generic model Purolator / Facet solid state fuel pump comes in
several pressure models:
1-1/2 to 3-1/2 psi, 25 GPH Delivery
2-1/2 to 4-1/2 psi, 30 GPH Delivery
I found the following information on the pressure of the original AUF
300 SU pumps
AZX 1307 2.7 psi
AZX 1308 3.8 psi
both listed as 18 gal per hour.
Question is . . . which model Purolator / Facet solid state fuel pump
would work best as a replacement for the SU pump on a 74 Midget? Anyone
had any experience with these pumps?
Don

Don May < may.d@... > 38032

Keyword(s) = NM, New Mexico, TX, Texas

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 16:28:39 -0800

To all my friends on the list(s). Elizabeth and Fisher Jones came all the
way from Comfort to El Paso, TX (over 500 miles) for the weekend, and
presented us with the checks for our grandchildren. We are overwhelmed with your
generosity.
I apologize for bombing the lists, but I am afraid if I send out single
emails I will miss someone.
We leave Saturday morning for a trip that I hope will go a long way towards
putting smiles on the faces of Aaron and Taylor. I promise to post somewhere
pictures and details when we get back so you may all see the results of your
generosity.
I still find it a bit unbelieveable, and a little embarassing, that so many
people were touched by our tragedy and wanted to help these kids. The cards
sent by everyone will be placed in an album for the kids to keep.
A blanket invitation, right now, for anyone on the list, if you are ever in
El Paso, or passing through as most everyone does, we have a guest house
(mother in laws place) that you are more than welcome to use. Or, come here for a
week on vacation. I promise to show you the sights, or leave you alone,
but I promise southern hospitality here in far west Texas ( or mid-NM as it is).
Again, thank you all, from my family. Love and God Bless you all.
Robert Houston
Texan in New Mexico
73 Midget
63 TR4
74.5 MGBGT
Firstly you must always implicitly obey orders, without attempting to form
any opinion of your own regarding their propriety. Secondly, you must consider
every man your enemy who speaks ill of your king; and thirdly you must hate
a Frenchman as you hate the devil._ Horatio Nelson_
( http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/h/horationel167957.html )

rbhouston@... 38031

Keyword(s) = switch

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 15:43:54 -0800

Mike,
Confession. I think I already damaged the switch. I have however replaced both masters with a problem. Go figure.
Rob C
Webfoot Leisure.com
Your Local Pool Store-On the Web
rob@...
866-530-9801 toll free

" robbiesg@... " < robbiesg@... > 38028

Keyword(s) = brake, haynes, light, manuals, pedal, short, switch

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 14:16:37 -0800

Dear Listers,
Based on traffic lately I don't know who's out there but here goes anyway:
My brake light switch has passed on. Ordered a new one from Vicky B and have run into a problem. The manuals I have (Haynes and Official Shop) want one to unscrew the pedal box surround to get the clearance necessary to screw in the new switch without interference. Sounds OK but on inspection it appears my surround is welded down. Short of breaking the welds I don't see any way to screw in the new switch without hammerassing (sp?) it in and possibly damaging it. Any advice on how to get around this will be greatly appreciated. FWIW my car is a very early 75.
Rob C-Frustrated Midget
Webfoot Leisure.com
Your Local Pool Store-On the Web
rob@...
866-530-9801 toll free

" robbiesg@... " < robbiesg@... > 38026

Keyword(s) = cable, light, seat

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 12:19:27 -0800

In an effort to keep things looking reasonably original, I am planning to re-do my beat-up console and install an NOS AM radio, map light, etc. into my 78 midget. I also have a nice amp tucked under the passenger seat that was last used with the cassette player that used to live in the car. My intention is to have the AM radio work as designed with a little speaker in the console, and use the amp, with speakers mounted behind, with a portable device of some sort, probably an mp3 player. MY QUESTION IS, what do I do with the blue "sense" cable from the amp? The amp will not work without that cable sensing SOMETHING, and there is no "real" stereo to supply the signal.
Thanks,
Steve

Steven Michelsen < stevenm@... > 38029

Keyword(s) = UK

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 13:06:13 -0800

This is the first message from the list that I have had in 3 days
Margaret
South Lincolnshire (UK)
"May you be in Heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you're dead"

mmbrock88@... 38022