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Re: New member, and looking for a project. Good to hear from you. Keep an ear to the ground and see what comes up. There is of course the usual EBay "projects" that could throw up something, but I think most sellers descriptions are a bit optimistic. "90% completed", "simple restoration" "all the parts to finish" etc! where are you in the world? It will probably be worth going along to one of the local MGCC natters and see what people know about. all the best, and post the new project when you find something! Steve Posted on November 15, 2016 at 4:28 PM
Re: Midget K Series Alternator Thanks Tom, interesting that Denso alternators are being faked! Steve Posted on November 07, 2016 at 6:09 PM
Re: Midget K Series Alternator sorry for the late reply!! Did you solve this? If not it would be worth posting the pictures on the K series Midget Facebook page and see what the thinking is. Steve Posted on November 04, 2016 at 6:35 PM
Re: Best wheels Those Dunlops look nice, will be quite different from the usual minilite replicas. Good luck with the de-bumpering. Steve Posted on November 04, 2016 at 2:23 PM
MOT government consultations You hopefully have already seen this around the press, but have you had your say? The Government consultation on the exemption of historic vehicles from the MOT, with added implications on limiting the use of classic cars ends tonight Wednesday 2nd November at 11:45pm. This document has potentially serious consequences for us so please visit the web site at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/roadworthiness-testing-for-vehicles-of-historic-interest and respond to the questions in the document. Its in our interest to let the government know our views on the future of classic cars. Posted on November 02, 2016 at 1:56 PM
Re: Front wishbone lower fulcrum pin greasing. It looks like those made by Barry King at spridget wishbone supplies come with grease nipples both ends, but as they are new , not refurbished, I expect he fits the same threaded insert at each end. The problem is with standard ones, can the thread be tapped into the non thread end of the wishbone? Has anyone done it? Posted on October 31, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Front wishbone lower fulcrum pin greasing. Does anyone have any thoughts on adding a second grease nipple to the front wishbone lower fulcrum pin? I have seen some people doing this mod, and it makes sense to get the grease moving from each end pushing grit and old grease out of the felt seals either end on the trunion, but can you have to tap the wishbone to fit another threaded end cap? Attached photo shows the threaded end for the grease nipple cap, but the other end is a core plug type cap, I don't thing is thick enough to take a grease nipple? Look forward to peoples views, Steve Attachments: lower_wishbone_pin.jpg Posted on October 28, 2016 at 11:32 PM
Re: Main Beam Warning Light If you splice the new wires into the loom correctly and use heat shrink over the joint, it should look quite neat and work reliably. Wiring is only a bodge when its done badly! Posted on October 28, 2016 at 11:07 PM
Re: Modified Clutch Release Bearing for 1098cc Midget MK2 Have you given Peter May a ring? He does roller bearing releases for the 12275, and will probably know if there is a similar solution for the other engines. Let us know what you find out. Posted on October 28, 2016 at 11:04 PM
Clutches for uprated engines So, you have tweaked your trusty A series, higher lift cam, maybe raised the compression a tad, what clutch do you fit? I would suggest that the standard clutch from the usual outlets is quite adequate for a standard engine, even being given lots of abuse from standing starts and high rpm gear changes (I know mine has survived over 3 years of hill climb competition) but once you move over the 70hp level, what clutches have people used and are there any recommendations? Will be very interested in any feedback. thanks, Steve Posted on September 19, 2016 at 9:11 PM
Re: LED Lights I sourced these through Classic Car LEDs. I tried the Moss rear lights, but the light pattern was very poor. The Classic Car ones are much better. I haven't been able to really test the brake lights, I must get my trusty assistant to try them while I look at them from the back of the car. I am a but worried about the brightness, but if you see the low light output of a 70's car at night compared with moderns, I don't think it is a big issue. Steve Posted on September 19, 2016 at 9:07 PM
LED Lights Anyone else experience of LED bulbs on their car? Tony Burgess has sent in some photos fitted to his instruments, and I have done the same for a big improvement. External bulbs need to be as white as possible, or they look very blue. The original bulb is in the passenger side. Rear lights look very bright at night, nearly as bright as normal brake ligts, but maybe not a bad think for a small sportscar! Posted on September 13, 2016 at 1:03 PM
Best wheels An interesting discussion going on the Facebook page about the best wheels for a Midget, minilites (silver or coloured) or Rostyles. Wire wheels haven't been added to the equation yet! http://www.facebook.com/TheMidgetRegister/... Any thoughts? Attachments: Minilites.jpg Posted on August 10, 2016 at 5:34 PM
Re: Carb Trumpets Richie, when you say "jetted up", what do you mean? The only way to do this accurately is on a rolling road, which would show up any hesitations and should be adjusted to match the needles' fuel flow to the airflow. Did Pete's advice on gasket throw up any solutions? rgds Steve Posted on August 01, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Re: Engine seized? Thats brilliant, pleased to hear you are back on the road. rgds Steve Posted on May 20, 2016 at 10:24 PM
Re: Last 500 verification there look to be 2 original plaques for sale on ebay, in Australia though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-Midget-1929-1979-50th-Anniversary-Dash... The others on ebay seem to have the colours reversed, I think the black leaves is the original colour, but it would be great of we can get a find a picture of one on the dash. rgds Steve Posted on May 17, 2016 at 7:41 PM
Re: NMF 700L & CDF 826K Hi, we might have them on the register, but that only probably confirms the info you already have. Why not contact the previous owners of both cars, assuming the current seller is willing to pass this on. Are they being sold through the trade? They shouldn't mind helping prove the sales pitch out if that really is the case! Steve Posted on May 09, 2016 at 1:34 PM
Re: Searching for RUU 480L Hi Phil, it is noted as SORNed on the government tax site, so could be tucked away waiting for May to tax or resting away in a barn somewhere. Odly its identified as a 1399cc, prerhaps a typo somewhere along the line? If you email our Registrar (email on the contacts page) he can see if we have any trace of it on our list. regards, Steve Posted on May 03, 2016 at 5:07 PM
Re: Engine seized? that sounds encouraging, so try a new starter and see what happens. You might get away with the teeth if the is damage on the flywheel it might not be bad enough to not have any engagement at the point the engine was in. That should give you a few more clues in the puzzle! Steve Posted on April 25, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Re: Engine seized? If the engine does jam, then its not too much work to take the cylinder head off and you can properly check for bent valves or damage to the cylinders. Good luck, keep us posted on progress. Steve Posted on April 20, 2016 at 4:22 PM

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Re: New member, and looking for a project.

Good to hear from you.

Keep an ear to the ground and see what comes up. There is of course the usual EBay "projects" that could throw up something, but I think most sellers descriptions are a bit optimistic. "90% completed", "simple restoration" "all the parts to finish" etc!

where are you in the world? It will probably be worth going along to one of the local MGCC natters and see what people know about.

all the best, and post the new project when you find something!
Steve

Posted on November 15, 2016 at 4:28 PM

Re: Midget K Series Alternator

Thanks Tom, interesting that Denso alternators are being faked!

Steve

Posted on November 07, 2016 at 6:09 PM

Re: Midget K Series Alternator

sorry for the late reply!! Did you solve this? If not it would be worth posting the pictures on the K series Midget Facebook page and see what the thinking is.

Steve

Posted on November 04, 2016 at 6:35 PM

Re: Best wheels

Those Dunlops look nice, will be quite different from the usual minilite replicas.

Good luck with the de-bumpering.

Steve

Posted on November 04, 2016 at 2:23 PM

MOT government consultations

You hopefully have already seen this around the press, but have you had your say?

The Government consultation on the exemption of historic vehicles from the MOT, with added implications on limiting the use of classic cars ends tonight Wednesday 2nd November at 11:45pm.
This document has potentially serious consequences for us so please visit the web site at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/roadworthiness-testing-for-vehicles-of-historic-interest
and respond to the questions in the document. Its in our interest to let the government know our views on the future of classic cars.

Posted on November 02, 2016 at 1:56 PM

Re: Front wishbone lower fulcrum pin greasing.

It looks like those made by Barry King at spridget wishbone supplies come with grease nipples both ends, but as they are new , not refurbished, I expect he fits the same threaded insert at each end.

The problem is with standard ones, can the thread be tapped into the non thread end of the wishbone? Has anyone done it?

Posted on October 31, 2016 at 12:00 AM

Front wishbone lower fulcrum pin greasing.

Does anyone have any thoughts on adding a second grease nipple to the front wishbone lower fulcrum pin?

I have seen some people doing this mod, and it makes sense to get the grease moving from each end pushing grit and old grease out of the felt seals either end on the trunion, but can you have to tap the wishbone to fit another threaded end cap?

Attached photo shows the threaded end for the grease nipple cap, but the other end is a core plug type cap, I don't thing is thick enough to take a grease nipple?

Look forward to peoples views,
Steve

Posted on October 28, 2016 at 11:32 PM

Re: Main Beam Warning Light

If you splice the new wires into the loom correctly and use heat shrink over the joint, it should look quite neat and work reliably. Wiring is only a bodge when its done badly!

Posted on October 28, 2016 at 11:07 PM

Re: Modified Clutch Release Bearing for 1098cc Midget MK2

Have you given Peter May a ring? He does roller bearing releases for the 12275, and will probably know if there is a similar solution for the other engines.

Let us know what you find out.

Posted on October 28, 2016 at 11:04 PM

Clutches for uprated engines

So, you have tweaked your trusty A series, higher lift cam, maybe raised the compression a tad, what clutch do you fit?

I would suggest that the standard clutch from the usual outlets is quite adequate for a standard engine, even being given lots of abuse from standing starts and high rpm gear changes (I know mine has survived over 3 years of hill climb competition) but once you move over the 70hp level, what clutches have people used and are there any recommendations?

Will be very interested in any feedback.

thanks,
Steve

Posted on September 19, 2016 at 9:11 PM

Re: LED Lights

I sourced these through Classic Car LEDs. I tried the Moss rear lights, but the light pattern was very poor. The Classic Car ones are much better.

I haven't been able to really test the brake lights, I must get my trusty assistant to try them while I look at them from the back of the car. I am a but worried about the brightness, but if you see the low light output of a 70's car at night compared with moderns, I don't think it is a big issue.

Steve

Posted on September 19, 2016 at 9:07 PM

LED Lights

Anyone else experience of LED bulbs on their car?

Tony Burgess has sent in some photos fitted to his instruments, and I have done the same for a big improvement.

External bulbs need to be as white as possible, or they look very blue. The original bulb is in the passenger side. Rear lights look very bright at night, nearly as bright as normal brake ligts, but maybe not a bad think for a small sportscar!

Posted on September 13, 2016 at 1:03 PM

Best wheels

An interesting discussion going on the Facebook page about the best wheels for a Midget, minilites (silver or coloured) or Rostyles. Wire wheels haven't been added to the equation yet!

http://www.facebook.com/TheMidgetRegister/...

Any thoughts?

Posted on August 10, 2016 at 5:34 PM

Re: Carb Trumpets

Richie, when you say "jetted up", what do you mean? The only way to do this accurately is on a rolling road, which would show up any hesitations and should be adjusted to match the needles' fuel flow to the airflow.
Did Pete's advice on gasket throw up any solutions?

rgds
Steve

Posted on August 01, 2016 at 11:22 PM

Re: Engine seized?

Thats brilliant, pleased to hear you are back on the road.

rgds
Steve

Posted on May 20, 2016 at 10:24 PM

Re: Last 500 verification

there look to be 2 original plaques for sale on ebay, in Australia though.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-Midget-1929-1979-50th-Anniversary-Dash...

The others on ebay seem to have the colours reversed, I think the black leaves is the original colour, but it would be great of we can get a find a picture of one on the dash.

rgds
Steve

Posted on May 17, 2016 at 7:41 PM

Re: NMF 700L & CDF 826K

Hi, we might have them on the register, but that only probably confirms the info you already have. Why not contact the previous owners of both cars, assuming the current seller is willing to pass this on. Are they being sold through the trade? They shouldn't mind helping prove the sales pitch out if that really is the case!
Steve

Posted on May 09, 2016 at 1:34 PM

Re: Searching for RUU 480L

Hi Phil, it is noted as SORNed on the government tax site, so could be tucked away waiting for May to tax or resting away in a barn somewhere.

Odly its identified as a 1399cc, prerhaps a typo somewhere along the line?

If you email our Registrar (email on the contacts page) he can see if we have any trace of it on our list.

regards,
Steve

Posted on May 03, 2016 at 5:07 PM

Re: Engine seized?

that sounds encouraging, so try a new starter and see what happens. You might get away with the teeth if the is damage on the flywheel it might not be bad enough to not have any engagement at the point the engine was in. That should give you a few more clues in the puzzle!

Steve

Posted on April 25, 2016 at 11:20 AM

Re: Engine seized?

If the engine does jam, then its not too much work to take the cylinder head off and you can properly check for bent valves or damage to the cylinders.

Good luck, keep us posted on progress.

Steve

Posted on April 20, 2016 at 4:22 PM

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Registration number: DBE 756L

Model: 1275

Colour: red

Year of manufacture: 1972