mgblue79
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Hello all!
New to this forum, not new th MGs. Got my first Midget (a '75) almost 20 years ago. Have had the most recent one (a '79) since 1999 and am in the process of the second full restoration on it thanks to a woman in a puckup truck.
This time I am taking my time and doing it the way I want. The first time turned out nicely, but it was quick and didn't cover all the things I wanted, anyway...I have drilled the flywheel, made new suspension bushings from nylatron, in the process of scraping all the undercoating and welding all the weak and missing spots, powdercoated just about every under hood bit, etc., etc., on to my question.
I am also planning on the dual SU conversion. I have the Euro spec exhaust manifold on it and have the Euro spec intake and carbs as well as the correct air filter housing. The conversion will be performed by an MG shop with experience in doing this. However, before I take it and before I repaint it I want to create the relief needed for the rear float bowl but I'm not sure exactly where to do it. I know the general vicinity... Does anyone have photos or measurements showing where to pound or cut the gusset that interferes with the bowl?
Any help greatly appreciated.
John
New to this forum, not new th MGs. Got my first Midget (a '75) almost 20 years ago. Have had the most recent one (a '79) since 1999 and am in the process of the second full restoration on it thanks to a woman in a puckup truck.
This time I am taking my time and doing it the way I want. The first time turned out nicely, but it was quick and didn't cover all the things I wanted, anyway...I have drilled the flywheel, made new suspension bushings from nylatron, in the process of scraping all the undercoating and welding all the weak and missing spots, powdercoated just about every under hood bit, etc., etc., on to my question.
I am also planning on the dual SU conversion. I have the Euro spec exhaust manifold on it and have the Euro spec intake and carbs as well as the correct air filter housing. The conversion will be performed by an MG shop with experience in doing this. However, before I take it and before I repaint it I want to create the relief needed for the rear float bowl but I'm not sure exactly where to do it. I know the general vicinity... Does anyone have photos or measurements showing where to pound or cut the gusset that interferes with the bowl?
Any help greatly appreciated.
John