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MG Midget in distress.
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Need to find some books so I can figure out what I have as far as engine.
The tag on the block reads . 12V/587Z/L 936
Probable going to pull the engine/transmission and overhaul it as I have no idea of its condition.
Started getting all the junk out of it and all the carpets out so I can get a good look at the floor. Under the sound deadening material on the passenger side floor I found some rust that I could poke a screwdriver through So some floor work is needed.
Will probable put it up on stands so I can get the wheels attended to and fit OK tires as I found that second hand rollers may be hard to find.
The wiring is going to take some restoration as there seem to be lots of odd wires cutoff but that is down the road.
Not sure if the manifold clamps are factory.
David
The tag on the block reads . 12V/587Z/L 936
Probable going to pull the engine/transmission and overhaul it as I have no idea of its condition.
Started getting all the junk out of it and all the carpets out so I can get a good look at the floor. Under the sound deadening material on the passenger side floor I found some rust that I could poke a screwdriver through So some floor work is needed.
Will probable put it up on stands so I can get the wheels attended to and fit OK tires as I found that second hand rollers may be hard to find.
The wiring is going to take some restoration as there seem to be lots of odd wires cutoff but that is down the road.
Not sure if the manifold clamps are factory.
David
The 12V 1275 was the last version of the A-series engine used in Midget. It's a good engine and can be massaged to be quite powerful or just used in stock form. I ran one in my vintage race Bugeye until this summer. The mismatch on the manifolds is because both manifolds are aftermarket parts. Interesting that the radio console is mounted upside down.
Rick
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Typically twin HS2 SUs go on the 1275.
The two books you need are Bentley and Haynes - you really need both as they compliment each other.
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you should be able to find the Bentley Book cheaper than the link
The two books you need are Bentley and Haynes - you really need both as they compliment each other.
MG Midget & Austin-Healy Sprite (58-80) models covered MG Midget 1500
The complete MG Midget & Austin-Healy Sprite (58-80) models covered MG Midget 1500 Roadster (74-80), Austin-Healy (58-72) & MG Midget (61-79) Haynes Repair Manual from Haynes for servicing and auto repairs. Shop now for US delivery.
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you should be able to find the Bentley Book cheaper than the link
The car came from the factory with dual SU HS2 carburetors. The book most consider the bible on the Midget is Terry Horler's "Original Sprite & Midget". It goes into great detail from the first Sprites to the last Midget on how they were built and fitted out. The Bentley manual is in my opinion the best service manual. It is a reprint of the factory manual and includes drivers handbooks. Haynes manual is ok in a pinch.
Thank you for the information.
I have ordered the Haynes book and will look around for the Bentley book.
Are the SU carbs and Manifold hard to find? I know the SU so would prefer them if I can find a pair.
Found some rust in the floor. Drivers side is not too bad and the passenger side will require more work.
David
I have ordered the Haynes book and will look around for the Bentley book.
Are the SU carbs and Manifold hard to find? I know the SU so would prefer them if I can find a pair.
Found some rust in the floor. Drivers side is not too bad and the passenger side will require more work.
David
Carbs and manifold are easy to find, they pop up on ebay all the time. I would try to find a set from a later A-series Midget ('70-'74) as they have ports for a crankcase ventilation system that works really well and does not use a PCV valve.
You have got to love DPOs wiring mods.
Is the piece of woodwork factory? Trying to remove all the PO additions. I am assuming it is not original.
The engine spins after a few days with WD40 down the plug holes. I think I will still pull the head to check out the condition of things.
David
Is the piece of woodwork factory? Trying to remove all the PO additions. I am assuming it is not original.
The engine spins after a few days with WD40 down the plug holes. I think I will still pull the head to check out the condition of things.
David
Not sure what that piece of wood is supposed to be, but it's not from the factory.
Actually there were wood strips under the seat frames until August of '65. But you can't see them unless you take the seats out.
Kind of what I thought but it is best to ask. Have to find out what is under it. Hope the floor does not drop out when I take out the last screw.
I did find one of the POs insurance cards behind the radio. Dated 2011 to 2012 so I know it was a driver at that point.
The company I retired from still uses plywood in part of their machine. Stainless Steel would probable be cheaper in the long run but they stuck with plywood.
David
I did find one of the POs insurance cards behind the radio. Dated 2011 to 2012 so I know it was a driver at that point.
The company I retired from still uses plywood in part of their machine. Stainless Steel would probable be cheaper in the long run but they stuck with plywood.
David
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I stand corrected. Actually I knew that about the MGB. For some reason I can't get smilies list to open up anymore.Actually there were wood strips under the seat frames until August of '65. But you can't see them unless you take the seats out.
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are you sure it's not a Morgan?
(No wood in a Midget - at all)