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| 1500 mg midget | 11/21/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: my mg push rod has jumped out of tappets why
A: A pushrod can't jump out of a tappet (lifter) but it can jump out of a rocker arm. Is that what you ...
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| starter/solonoid-79 midget | 11/19/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Got the power back to the ignition system. Now occationally when I turn the key, on single loud ...
A: The "click" is most likely the click of the solenoid. But that don't mean that the electrical ...
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| 77 midget cooling system overflow | 11/19/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a 77 midget that after running for 15 minutes and gets warm, the cooling/radiator fluid ...
A: The small hole in the bottom front of the waterpump is called a "weep hole" and is designed to expel ...
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| Brake Bleeding | 11/17/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Howard. This is a follow up to a recent question. 1970 MG Midget. Still unable to get hard pedal. ...
A: Andy, air can not enter the system when it is closed except in one place only and that is the master ...
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| MGB Starter Engagement | 11/16/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Howard Thanks for your help in the past. I thought I'd go to the well one more time. I have a 72 ...
A: Dave, the engine stops in the SAME few places every time so it is impossible to ware out all the ...
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| MGB Starter Engagement | 11/16/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Howard Thanks for your help in the past. I thought I'd go to the well one more time. I have a 72 ...
A: The engine stops in only a few places each time you shut the engine down and the teeth of the ring ...
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| MG 1973 Midget | 11/16/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: My MG wouldn't start after I replaced a plate that was under the distributor (due to rust). I need ...
A: The ignition timing marks are on the crankshaft front pulley (a notch in the edge of the pulley)with ...
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| MGTF | 11/16/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: My girlfriend has an 03 MGTF. The windows have stopped working before and now have stopped working ...
A: I do not claim to be an expert on the modern MGTF. My knowledge relates to the classic MG TF made ...
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| MG 1973 Midget | 11/15/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: My MG wouldn't start after I replaced a plate that was under the distributor (due to rust). I need ...
A: First set the front pulley timing mark at TDC and with all of the plugs out put the gear lever in ...
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| 79 Midget Zenith carb problems | 11/15/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Howard - my problem is my idle is at 2000 rpm and I cannot get it lower. I think the problem is ...
A: First the "Choke" on a Stromberg Carburetor is not really a choke. It just adds extra fuel for cold ...
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| clutch on 1974 MGB | 11/15/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: All of a sudden, like the next day, my clutch pedal goes easily to the floor without engaging the ...
A: If your master cylinder is empty, but there is no puddle, then you have a slow leak. If you fill ...
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| clutch on 1974 MGB | 11/14/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: All of a sudden, like the next day, my clutch pedal goes easily to the floor without engaging the ...
A: Sounds like you have had a hydraulic clutch failure. Check these in sequence: 1) If the clutch ...
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| MGB wiring | 11/13/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: We have a 79 MGB that the engine died and we put in a '67 MGB engine in it. The 79 is neg. ground ...
A: Yes, you can do this. A 67 engine will fit a 79 vehicle, and you can use the 67 starter motor. The ...
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| Barrie's Notes | 11/12/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: I know this is not a car repair question, but my husband wants your book so I am trying to get it ...
A: I have written two books with the title Barrie's Notes'. It depends whether your husband owns an ...
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| Ignition switch | 11/11/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: Barry, I have a 1973 USA MGB. I have a problem with the ignition switch. Car cranks when ...
A: The start position of the switch has failed so you need a new switch. I am pretty sure the return ...
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| 1979 MG Midget | 11/11/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a 79 Midget that started leaking coolant from a machined hole in the side of the fan housing ...
A: It sounds like you have a bad waterpump. No amount of grease will correct it. You use to be able to ...
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| BALLAST WIRE | 11/10/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: I want to fit electronic ignition to my 1975 mgb. how do i bypass the ballast wire? is there any ...
A: There are two power wires attached to the + terminal of the coil. They are coloured white with a ...
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| brake bleeding | 11/10/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Howard, follow up on previous question. 1970 MG Midget. I have done everything you have told me to ...
A: Andy, If you remove the pads and step on the brakes and the pistons don't come out of there bore ...
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| Clutch pedal with overcentre spring | 11/10/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: When does a clutch pedal with overcentre spring(For semi-hyd system)does not retract back completely ...
A: I presume you are asking about an MGB? The clutch pedal and the brake pedal pivot about one long ...
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| 1980 MGB | 11/10/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a 1980 MGB. After warming up and driving it around. The engine doesn't run smoothly.I don't ...
A: Your welcome Debbie, Glad you found the problem. If you plan to keep cars you will get to use the ...
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| 1977 MG MIDGET STARTER PROBLEMS | 11/7/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have spent the last month or so attempting to bring a 1977 MG Midget back from the grave. ...
A: The first thing to do is charge the battery and check the battery voltage when finished (12.5+ ...
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| valve adjustment | 11/7/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I just learned about the procedure of, subtracting the valve number that is fully depressed from ...
A: Either system works on a 4 cylinder inline MG engine, So you can use what ever method you like of ...
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| Brake Bleeding | 11/7/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Recently replaced all brake components. Unable to get a pedal. Tried vacuum bleeding, pressure ...
A: if you bled in the order I advised and were not getting any more air from the bleeders than it most ...
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| Brake Bleeding | 11/7/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Recently replaced all brake components. Unable to get a pedal. Tried vacuum bleeding, pressure ...
A: On a dual circuit system I found that if you get two bleeder valves that match the line fittings in ...
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| retainer for fuel tamnk float device on gas tank | 11/6/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I am n the process of rebuilding my fathers 78 MGB. I have cleaned out the tank and ordered a new ...
A: First put the thick rubber gasket into the recess and then the sending unit which is keyed so as to ...
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| 1980 MGB | 11/6/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a 1980 MGB. After warming up and driving it around. The engine doesn't run smoothly.I don't ...
A: Other than a standard wrench set and a few screwdrivers the only thing else you will need is a ...
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| 1980 MGB | 11/6/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a 1980 MGB. After warming up and driving it around. The engine doesn't run smoothly.I don't ...
A: Your symptoms do not pinpoint the problem so testing is required. If you have tools and have some ...
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| 74 MG BGT | 11/4/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: The brake lights don't work...but the tail lights do. I checked all the fuses and the bulbs and am ...
A: The brake lights share the same fuse as the wiper motor and the heater motor. If these are both ...
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| Gear Noise | 11/2/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a 78 MGB that at speeds above 60 kph, when I let up on the gas there is a loud rattling noise ...
A: That free play does not seem excessive, but having it different on the right side from the left side ...
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| 1976 mg midget ignition | 11/2/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a 1976 mg midget 1500 that had a 45DE4 Distributor with the Lucas/Opus electronic ignition ...
A: The ignition system determines what coil you use. If your new Pertronix ignitor was for your car ...
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| mg midget misfire/popping sound | 10/29/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: I've got a 1972 mg midget. Up until a month ago, it ran like a dream. However, since then there ...
A: If you have done ANYTHING to the engine recently, no matter how trivial, please tell me because it ...
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| Gear Noise | 10/29/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a 78 MGB that at speeds above 60 kph, when I let up on the gas there is a loud rattling noise ...
A: I can tell you a few things to do to try to pinpoint the noise but not being able to hear the noise ...
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| Preheat connection | 10/29/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a simple question but can't find the simple answer on my own. Doing a engine/tranny removal ...
A: The job for professional mechanics takes 7.1 hr at what ever their shop rates are. Many times on ...
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| Preheat connection | 10/29/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: I have a simple question but can't find the simple answer on my own. Doing a engine/tranny removal ...
A: The only tabs that I know of are on the preheat duct pipe which is just forward of the lower part of ...
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| mg midget misfire/popping sound | 10/28/2009 | Barrie Jones |
Q: I've got a 1972 mg midget. Up until a month ago, it ran like a dream. However, since then there ...
A: Sounds like a leak in the exhaust to me. It could be that when you grounded the exhaust it broke ...
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| mgb 68 rebuild | 10/24/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: Howard, you gave me some advise previously to my questions on low oil pressure. I have been working ...
A: If you have good compression you have one of the only three items necessary for an engine to run so ...
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| MG Midget gearbox rear oil seal replacement | 10/24/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: My 1970 Midget is leaking excessive gear oil after a motor change. I must have somehow damaged the ...
A: The seal has a metal cup around it and is a press fit on the tailshaft housing. I never tried to ...
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| 76 MG Midget runs great then dies | 10/21/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: My 76 Midget will run fine for about the first 2 miles (my commute to work) and it will suddenly die ...
A: All Gas piston engines only require three items to run, compression, fire and fuel. (with conditions ...
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| MGB 72 6 volts batteries | 10/21/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: my batteries do noy seem to hold power for more than a couple of days. on top when i drive the car i ...
A: Most auto parts stores have a battery load tester to test the condition of a battery before you buy ...
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| electrical | 10/20/2009 | Howard M. Fitzcharles III |
Q: i have a 1973 mgb gt i put the heater on and it started smoking on the fan connections under the ...
A: A wiring diagram is what you need to trace out all that. Go to my web site and I have put two ...
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