- 81. Re: Heat Soak (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 20:52:02 -0400
- Message text written by Larry Macy passenger side. Point it towards the heater for on, towards the fender = for off. Larry Macy 78 Midget < Larry, Thanks for the info. I am assuming the valve is in o
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00160.html (6,592 bytes)
- 82. Re: Heat Soak -Reply (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 20:52:09 -0400
- Message text written by Rick Morrison and near normal temp, the temperature in the block will rise , sometimes quite rapidly, as the uncirulated coolant absorbs heat still in the hotter metal block.
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00161.html (7,669 bytes)
- 83. Can't get over 3000 rpm -The conclusion (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 7 Sep 1997 22:04:01 -0400
- Yes Folks! Binky Rides Again!!! Cause of all the pain and anguish - bad manifold gasket! Here's all the details. After taking out the carb needles, looking at th= em and putting them back, Binky was
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg00489.html (8,039 bytes)
- 84. Adrian's Midget (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 19:24:09 -0400
- It's fixed and running like a sewing machine now. The problem wa= s a bad intake manifold gasket. The lesson to be learned is to do a thorough job on the diagnosis= =2E = I did spray carb cleaner al
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01037.html (7,060 bytes)
- 85. The Lucas Factory Motto (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Sep 1997 21:02:32 -0400
- Hi All, Saw this when I was going through the internet: The Lucas Factory Motto: "A good day's work, and home before dark"
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01045.html (6,315 bytes)
- 86. 1500 Bottom End Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 12:17:57 -0400
- Hi Folks, Well, it's time to bite the big one and put new big end bearings = in my 1500 Midget. Or is it??!! = There is no unusual sound from the engine at start up or any othe= r time. The oil press
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01805.html (7,595 bytes)
- 87. Re: 1500 Bottom End Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 10:59:31 -0400
- Thanks for the messge. Well, I don't think it could be a gauge/sending unit problem because it does start off at about 60-70 psi when started up in the morning That bit about "motoring history" may
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01907.html (7,607 bytes)
- 88. Re: 1500 Bottom End Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 10:59:33 -0400
- Yes, that's what I've been thinking. Fortunately, I'm past the stage of adding up the cost of restoration - it went out the window a couple of months ago. Now I'm into the "Economics 101" mode of th
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01908.html (7,808 bytes)
- 89. 1275 Midget Water Pump (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 10:59:24 -0400
- You've got me all confused. I thought the manifold gasket was supposed to go before the water pump. Yeah, if you've already got the radiator out, then go ahead and replace the pump - it's easy. I wo
- /html/mgs/1997-09/msg01911.html (7,309 bytes)
- 90. Re: LBC Flat Rate Manual (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 08:14:52 -0400
- Hi Folks, I've a flat rate book issued by Standard Triumph for the TR2 and = 3. It makes amusing reading. How about Overhauling Brake Master Cylinder....................= 20 min Clean and adjust Dist
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01207.html (7,285 bytes)
- 91. Alternative to "Side entry" Distributor cap? (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 12:56:50 -0400
- Hi Folks, Has anybody come across a "regular" distributor cap that will fit= the 25D4 distributor (1275 Midget)? The stock cap is what I believe is called a "side entry" cap where the HT leads are sc
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01381.html (7,563 bytes)
- 92. Can't go over 3500 rpm (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 12:56:55 -0400
- Hi folks, Could I have your advice on a problem I'm having with my "little gem" as someone once called it. Coming home one day it suddenly wouldn't rev over 3500rpm - and even started back-firing in
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01382.html (8,654 bytes)
- 93. Electronic Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 12:56:58 -0400
- Hi folks, Thanks to John Nelson for pointing out an electronic fuel pump fr= om Pep Boys for $30. (that looks exactly like the one in the Moss catalog). = Let me know if you want more details about t
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01383.html (7,910 bytes)
- 94. MASTER LIST (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 20:42:21 -0400
- Don't you mean "The Proper MG"? Their number is 1-800-711-3368 = Fax 1-508-352-2751 and e-mail propermg@aol.com Adrian
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01415.html (6,343 bytes)
- 95. Re: Can't go over 3500 rpm (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 20:42:14 -0400
- Many thanks for all your suggestions. I'll test them all out tomorrow. Glad you saved me the expense of new jets and needles. I'll re-post when I've solved the problem. Cheers, Adrian
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01416.html (7,868 bytes)
- 96. Re: Can't go over 3500 rpm (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 20:42:33 -0400
- Thanks for the tip on the point gap closing up. Actually, while = I was down Pep Boys, I picked up a set of points and condenser (they even came with a little ampoule of grease) so hopefully this se
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01417.html (8,057 bytes)
- 97. Re: Electronic Fuel Pump (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 20:42:26 -0400
- Pep Boys, which have stores all over the place here in NC, se= ll it as PRO #42S. It looks exactly like the one Moss Motors sells for $72.65. It is made by Purolator and is called a Universal Electr
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01418.html (7,289 bytes)
- 98. Re: Can't go over 3500 rpm (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 Aug 1997 19:57:03 -0400
- Well Folks, First off, thanks for responding. The situation is as before - I= can't get my Midget over 3500rpm. It just won't go fast and it starts ba= ck firing in the exhaust. It seems to run fine
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01503.html (9,486 bytes)
- 99. Re: Can't go over 3000 rpm (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 15:24:31 -0400
- Well now it's really starting to annoy me, to put it politely. I drove down to the gas station to fill up and put some fuel additive in (as per Art's sugestion) Well, going there everything is just
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01541.html (8,169 bytes)
- 100. Re: Can't go over 3000 rpm (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 21:21:07 -0400
- Did you get Barney's suggestion to check the clamps on the pipe for the carbs??< Yes, that was a good one. I checked them and they are OK Update: The engine vacuum measures a constant 18" at about 1
- /html/mgs/1997-08/msg01572.html (9,371 bytes)
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