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41. Does it ever end ??? (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 23:45:07 EDT; Here it is British Car week and my 78 Midget is sitting under the cover screaming for some help. I rebuilt the motor (.40 over, new pistons, cam, lifters, carb, etc)1100 miles ago. Took care breaking; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00389.html (7,629 bytes)
42. Re: Does it ever end ??? (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 09:29:20 EDT; << First the head should have been retorqued after 500 miles. Another possibility is a stuck thermostat. An incorrect antifreeze mixture can cause overheating problems as well max 50/50, 30antifreeze; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00397.html (7,210 bytes)
43. Head Gasket / Elec Fan (Was does it ever end) (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 08:00:51 EDT; << Because of the white smoke I believe it is a blown head gasket. As you noted in a previous correspondence you did re-torque the head after 500 miles so that should be OK assuming your torque wrenc; /html/spridgets/1998-05/msg00407.html (7,812 bytes)
44. Re: Oil Light & Thanks! (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 18:18:02 EDT; << I also changed the oil over to Castrol GTX 20W50 from my usual Valvoline. Don't know if this had an effect, but I am loathe to disturb MOWOG >> Rich , Just rebuilt my motor.... pistons, cam etc...; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00224.html (7,078 bytes)
45. Re: Backdraft excluder (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 21:23:58 EDT; << I await all input, both complimentary and of the flame variety from purists who say that the wind blown look is part of the mystique.... Cheers, Tom >> What happens if your an OF with a bald head; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00491.html (7,417 bytes)
46. Front Spoiler & Torque Steer (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 18:54:15 EDT; Has anyone put a front fiberglass spoiler on a late model RB Midget ??? Also, I have replaced the rear springs, bushings, Shocks(with Spax), and all hardware. The motor was also totally rebuilt (bunc; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00745.html (8,166 bytes)
47. Re: Front Spoiler & Torque Steer (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 18:10:10 EDT; << > hi-performance). With all the extra power, I am now experiencing tons Please explain what you mean by torque steer. What I know as torque steer is a front-wheel-drive phenomenon. >> When I accel; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00773.html (8,394 bytes)
48. Re: Front Spoiler & Torque Steer (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 18:28:25 EDT; << Sorry... don't recall what year Spridget we're talking about here... but if it's a 1/2 elliptic car, torque steer is usually a sign of a loose U-bolt on the rear axle. That will cause "torque stee; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00775.html (8,406 bytes)
49. Re: Front Spoiler & Torque Steer (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 18:50:06 EDT; << A spoiler will have no effect on this. Sounds like something very basic wrong with the rear suspension. Loose/bad u-bolt? shackle? broken leaf in the spring? front spring mount problem? Check it o; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00777.html (8,515 bytes)
50. Re: Front Spoiler & Torque Steer (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 19:25:35 EDT; << set wrong) Might be possible it's a front suspension problem. What have you done there? >> After tightening every bolt, Im starting to think its the front end !!! Have new springs, just havent put; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00778.html (8,234 bytes)
51. Re: Front Spoiler & Torque Steer (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 10:27:55 EDT; << Did you replace the spring eye bushes? If all the bolts are tight, then the front 'metalastic' bushes may be shot. You will need to drop the front spring mounting plate to access it. >> Mike, EVER; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00794.html (8,544 bytes)
52. Re: 1500 Thermostat Plug (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 20:35:23 EDT; << I think that Adrian has (or should I say HAD) one of the few surviving examples of a PLASTIC filler plug on top of the thermostat housing. The upper part (which includes the sealing flange) tends; /html/spridgets/1998-04/msg00928.html (7,177 bytes)
53. Caliper Question (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 1 Mar 1998 12:58:48 EST; Have the caliper on the Midget (78) apart now. Can't seem to figure out a way to get the piston out. Anybody please help !! Thanks, Mike; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00004.html (6,562 bytes)
54. High Lites, Low Lites (Venting) (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Mar 1998 23:47:06 EST; Hi everyone, I 've been reading stories of people and engine problems but I never thought it would be me. It all started with the throwout bearing, so I figured I'd pull the motor and put in a new cl; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00088.html (7,535 bytes)
55. Oil Pressure Gauge (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 22:42:22 EST; Can anyone tell me how you can hook up an oil pressure gauge in a 78 Midget ???. I'll be breaking in the motor and dont want to be without an oil pressure gauge. Mine has the single temp gauge. Id li; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00108.html (6,848 bytes)
56. Seat Foams for 78 Midget (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Mar 1998 20:39:03 EST; Hi everyone, Had to get away from cleaning, degreasing, and painting the engine compartment !! I Just removed the seat vinyls off the front seat. Replacing the back and bottom foam and diaphram. A fe; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00142.html (7,436 bytes)
57. Putting the motor back together now (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 10:27:26 EST; Couple questions, On the 1500 motor, there seems to be no listing in any books/manuals on the installation of valve seals !! Mine had them in when I tore it apart and they were pretty tore up when re; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00210.html (7,623 bytes)
58. Monza exhaust (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 17:20:19 EST; Does anyone on the list have the Monza exhaust ?? Its the one with dual tips on each side with yellow inside. The instructions say to bolt it up through the trunk even though the drivers side mount i; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00219.html (6,773 bytes)
59. Assorted 1500 questions (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 23:27:42 EST; Ok, Here Goes; Puttin the engine back in and am arguing over which way the oil cooler adapter goes!! Who runs an oil cooler in the 1500 ?? Bought the cooler. Came with hoses and adapter and radiator.; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00321.html (7,384 bytes)
60. Scary Day with the rebuild (score: 1): Author: Mymgmidget <Mymgmidget@aol.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:50:03 EST; Hi everyone...... Bedded in the new cam on Sunday after total everything rebuild. Every thing goin fine until today. Starting out from a red light .... Wham .... Pop, Pop, Pop. Shut it down quickly.; /html/spridgets/1998-03/msg00457.html (7,212 bytes)

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