- 21. Re: 77B Won't Start (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 10 Aug 1995 08:36:45 GMT
- Two likely causes for your problem...... 1. I assume that you have checked the timing, if it is way out then the combustion may be occuring when the inlet valve is open (causing the flames out the c
- /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00166.html (9,171 bytes)
- 22. Re: MG Reliability (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 1995 11:27:28 GMT
- Rob, If you do not include regular servicing & checking I did 33,000 miles with my last Midget between problems. The first problem was a clutch that blew up (literally) all was then fine for 33,000 m
- /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00201.html (7,194 bytes)
- 23. Re: Australian MG Owners - Thank You ! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 1995 13:11:14 GMT
- Thanks to all the Australian MG Owners who replied to the message below. It always amazes me the way MG owners will go out of there way to help each other. We plan to be at the Eastern Creek meeting
- /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00208.html (7,173 bytes)
- 24. Re: Re: Should I buy a 79 midget? (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 08:47:26 GMT
- James "Bit Bad By Britcar Bug" B wrote .... I would disagree with this (I don' want to start a B vs Midget thread), Midgets are small, but not cramped. I am well over 6ft and have no problems. If you
- /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00236.html (8,289 bytes)
- 25. Re: MG Tuning (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 10:04:53 GMT
- There's little point in sticking to the standard settings on a rebuilt & modified engine. The only way to set it up properly is on a rolling road (it really is worth it). To get the car running prope
- /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00353.html (10,113 bytes)
- 26. Re: Overdrive in a Midget? (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 1995 09:05:42 GMT
- A later type Triumph Spitfire of Herald overdrive/gearbox will fit in a 1500 midget without too much problem. This is probably the best modification you can do to a 1500. With a well sorted engine yo
- /html/mgs/1995-08/msg00354.html (8,684 bytes)
- 27. MGF Gossip (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 1995 10:25:43 GMT
- I was lucky enough to be invited to a private viewing and presentation on the new MGF at Brooklands. Unlike the recent viewings at Knebworth and Silverstone we had a chance to go over the car in deta
- /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00288.html (11,976 bytes)
- 28. MGF Gossip (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 1995 10:28:16 GMT
- I was lucky enough to be invited to a private viewing and presentation on the new MGF at Brooklands. Unlike the viewings at Knebworth and Silverstone we had a chance to go over the car in detail and
- /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00289.html (11,843 bytes)
- 29. Re: Mostly Midgets (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 13:41:30 GMT
- Hello Neil, Sorry for the delay in replying, sometimes work has to come first (not often though!). Yes, I have the overdrive fitted to a 1500, (I used to prefer CB midgets but after a truck lost cont
- /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00394.html (11,839 bytes)
- 30. Re: Midget Handling (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 1995 12:22:44 GMT
- A couple of questions, did your friend have to modify the wheelarches to get these tyres to fit (eg remove the lip). I have 175s with very little clearance at the back. Where does the panhard rod att
- /html/mgs/1995-06/msg00452.html (7,600 bytes)
- 31. Re: Midget Handling (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Tong <alan@picotech.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 31 May 1995 09:33:45 GMT
- Andy, Don't worry too much about the rear suspension on a Midget, it does not make a lot of difference to the handling. The problem is with body roll, as you go around a corner the amount of roll cau
- /html/mgs/1995-05/msg00502.html (9,031 bytes)
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