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Re: Midget K Series Alternator Thanks for the photos, it looks like a fair amount of work is required. You might want to start a new thread under the K series section. I would also recommend joining the K-Series/Zetec Midget and MGB Facebook page, as well as our own Midget Register page, of course. Steve Posted on May 09, 2017 at 10:13 PM
Re: Dipstick (with thanks to Keith (KTM Moore) and Lawrence Slater for following initial measurements) as I have realised my dipstick is stashed away somewhere while the engine is in pieces - not in the car under the cover in the drive, doh! for future reference 1275 Spridget dipstick Note:- . the dipstick should have a washer and this washer obviously sits between the dipstick flange and the dipstick tube . the dipstick tube sits 1 and ¼” (32 mm) out of the engine block . millimetre measurements are rounded to whole figure Length of dipstick – (from the underside of flange without washer) to:- . ‘MAX’ line is 7 and 7/8” – (200 mm) . ‘MIN’ line is 8 and 11/16” – (221 mm) . end is 9 and 9/16" – (243 mm) Distance from the bottom end of the dipstick to:- . ‘MIN’ line is 7/8" – (22 mm) . ‘MAX’ line is 1 and 11/16" – (43 mm) Posted on March 29, 2017 at 6:41 PM
Re: Main Beam Warning Light Well done Mike, its practice and improvement each time, we've all been there, all part of the fun! Posted on January 23, 2017 at 10:51 PM
Paint mixing Has anyone had any experience of obtaining paint to the original colour specification. One of our members is looking for Limeflower, a rarer 1974 colour. I expected all paint suppliers to be able to provide the correct blend, but I guess if there isn't a colour palette existing for the mix, it may not be off the shelf. Anyone any experience of this? Steve Posted on January 22, 2017 at 11:47 AM
Re: Top hose So I guess the standard Midget hose doesn't fit? There are places you can get hoses made specially, I'm sure they will show up on Google. As this is not an uncommon mod, have you tried the T Register for advice? Good luck. Posted on December 07, 2016 at 5:14 PM
Re: Asda T-shirts Nice Posted on December 07, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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

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Re: Midget K Series Alternator

Thanks for the photos, it looks like a fair amount of work is required. You might want to start a new thread under the K series section.

I would also recommend joining the K-Series/Zetec Midget and MGB Facebook page, as well as our own Midget Register page, of course.

Steve

Posted on May 09, 2017 at 10:13 PM

Re: Dipstick

(with thanks to Keith (KTM Moore) and Lawrence Slater for following initial measurements) as I have realised my dipstick is stashed away somewhere while the engine is in pieces - not in the car under the cover in the drive, doh!

for future reference

1275 Spridget dipstick

Note:-
. the dipstick should have a washer and this washer obviously sits between the dipstick flange and the dipstick tube

. the dipstick tube sits 1 and ¼” (32 mm) out of the engine block

. millimetre measurements are rounded to whole figure

Length of dipstick – (from the underside of flange without washer) to:-

. ‘MAX’ line is 7 and 7/8” – (200 mm)

. ‘MIN’ line is 8 and 11/16” – (221 mm)

. end is 9 and 9/16" – (243 mm)

Distance from the bottom end of the dipstick to:-

. ‘MIN’ line is 7/8" – (22 mm)

. ‘MAX’ line is 1 and 11/16" – (43 mm)

Posted on March 29, 2017 at 6:41 PM

Re: Main Beam Warning Light

Well done Mike, its practice and improvement each time, we've all been there, all part of the fun!

Posted on January 23, 2017 at 10:51 PM

Paint mixing

Has anyone had any experience of obtaining paint to the original colour specification.

One of our members is looking for Limeflower, a rarer 1974 colour.

I expected all paint suppliers to be able to provide the correct blend, but I guess if there isn't a colour palette existing for the mix, it may not be off the shelf.

Anyone any experience of this?

Steve

Posted on January 22, 2017 at 11:47 AM

Re: Top hose

So I guess the standard Midget hose doesn't fit? There are places you can get hoses made specially, I'm sure they will show up on Google.

As this is not an uncommon mod, have you tried the T Register for advice?

Good luck.

Posted on December 07, 2016 at 5:14 PM

Re: Asda T-shirts

Nice smiling

Posted on December 07, 2016 at 5:12 PM

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

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Registration number: DBE 756L

Model: 1275

Colour: red

Year of manufacture: 1972