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| 1977 MG MIDGET | 11/22/2009 |
Q: I just replaced the starter and solenoid on my 1977 MG Midget and it was running fine for about a ...
A: Did you check the connections electrically or just visually? If not put a test light on the ...
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| 1970 Midget clutch or gear box problem | 11/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 1970 Midget that grinds terribly when I try to put it into 1st or reverse. It will shift ...
A: The clutch kit (3-in-1) is the clutch disk, pressure plate and release bearing so that is ok. The ...
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| 1970 Midget clutch or gear box problem | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1970 Midget that grinds terribly when I try to put it into 1st or reverse. It will shift ...
A: You shouldn't replace anything until you find what is wrong. It is obvious that the first motion ...
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| 1500 mg midget | 11/21/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| MG 1973 Midget | 11/15/2009 |
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 |
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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| 1979 MG Midget | 11/11/2009 |
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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| brake bleeding | 11/10/2009 |
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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| 1980 MGB | 11/10/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Gear Noise | 11/2/2009 |
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 |
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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| Gear Noise | 10/29/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| mgb 68 rebuild | 10/24/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| 66 MGB Brake Light Switch | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Noticed my brake lights weren't working, since it was both, thought switch as first check. Located ...
A: You can change the switch without getting air in the system if you unscrew the switch and put the ...
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| 1979 mg midget 1500 | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a 76 mg midget in Florida and had it shipped to my home state of Illinois. It ...
A: You definitely need a wiring diagram to unscramble all of that. I have put a diagram up on my web ...
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| MGB engine missing, at speed | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 1968 MGB with the GF motor, with the HS4 carburetors, now with 3,000 miles on a rebuild. I ...
A: Any tests must be run while a problem is present or in the failed mode. So to test a fuel pump at ...
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| MG Midget Front Brake | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Where can I get a replacement bolt that bolts the brake hose onto the front brake caliper on a Mg ...
A: That is called a "Banjo bolt" and you should call Moss Motors, Engel Imports, The Roadster Factory, ...
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| My 1972 Mg midget carbs | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 1972 MG Midget, and I am putting the carbs back together. I was wondering if there would ...
A: Here is a break down of the linkage from Moss Motors ...
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| 1973 MGB Horn | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Howard, My MGB has an aftermarket steering wheel. The previous owner purchased the wheel from ...
A: Your car had the horn push button on the column lever not on the steering wheel so you don't have ...
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| 76 Midget stopped running | 10/15/2009 |
Q: The car was running great then one day it was idling a little funny spitting and sputtering then the ...
A: All gas piston engines require only three items to run, compression, fire and fuel with conditions ...
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| MGB speedometer trouble | 10/14/2009 |
Q: The speedometer on my 1979 MGB stoped working... What should I do?
A: First step is to remove the cable from the back of the speedo and either jack up the back of the car ...
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| starter problem | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 1972 MGB, it has been starting fine, last time I started it ran and for some reason the ...
A: There are several things that can cause the starter to spin without spinning the engine. A 72 MGB ...
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| oil pan gasket | 10/9/2009 |
Q: As usual, thank you for the great advise on my previous question. It seems as though the oil spot ...
A: No, nothing else needs to be removed to get the pan off of a 1275cc Midget. You should check to see ...
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| Re: 1979 MGB Electrical Problems Follow-Up | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Mr. Fitzcharles, Thank you for your prompt reply. I followed your directions on the voltage drop ...
A: Travis, think about what you are doing with the volt meter. If you have a strand of cable and ...
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| Re: 1979 MGB Electrical Problems Follow-Up | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Mr. Fitzcharles, Thank you for your prompt reply. I followed your directions on the voltage drop ...
A: Travis, you are doing something wrong on your voltage test. It is impossible to read 13v with a volt ...
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| Rear Brakes Won't Bleed on 1976 MG Midget | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 1976 MG Midget (US). My rear brakes will not bleed. The procedure I am following as per ...
A: First bleed at each line fitting on the master cylinder to confirm that fluid is coming out under ...
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| 1978 MGB won't start | 10/3/2009 |
Q: When it started it would run great for a 10 minute drive or so then loose power and literally not be ...
A: An easy test for a stopped up exhaust is first the symptoms are that it may run at idle or low RPM ...
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| 1979 MGB Electrical Problems | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Mr. Fitzcharles, I need help. I recently purchased a 1979 MGB and it has suddenly developed ...
A: Your symptoms only narrow the problem to only one thousand things. The ONLY way I was ever able to ...
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| 1978 MGB won't start | 9/27/2009 |
Q: When it started it would run great for a 10 minute drive or so then loose power and literally not be ...
A: It sounds like you put the points in wrong. The points came with an insulator in two halves ...
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| 78 MG | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I was driving my midget on the highway and lost about 1/2 the oil. Then the oil pressure light came ...
A: If your car was brought in to me in a dealership I would first check the oil level and then try to ...
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| 1970 MGB Roadster Electrical Problem | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My 1970 MGB Roadster has an electrical problem that I cannot figure out. When I use the brakes and ...
A: The diagram is at the address shown but you have to leave a space between 70 and MGB but the address ...
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| MGB Starting problem | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have been having some recent issues starting my 72 mgb converted to one 12V. I hear the fuel pump ...
A: When you have a charged battery and you get no "spin over" with the starter motor. You need to check ...
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| 1970 MGB Roadster Electrical Problem | 9/20/2009 |
Q: My 1970 MGB Roadster has an electrical problem that I cannot figure out. When I use the brakes and ...
A: The only way to correct the problem is to get the car in it's failed mode and test with a test light ...
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| head rest | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I want to recover my seat on a 75 MGB, but I can't get the head rest out.
A: I was a line mechanic for many years but never did upholstery work, however I have seen a loose ...
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| Headlights | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My head lights do not work anymore after driving through a bad rain storm 2 weeks ago. The car is a ...
A: You need a wiring diagram of the car to trace wiring. However, it sounds like you have a bad ...
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| 1974 1275cc Midget Clutch Hose | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My 14 year old son is trying to help repair my MG as he hopes to get it when he starts driving. We ...
A: The 74 Midget is a Austin engine MG as all MGs prior to 75 had. The prefix of "12V" is an ID that it ...
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| turn signal | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Whenever I have my left turn signal on and i hit my brake pedal the turn signal stays solid and ...
A: The diagram is up on my web site at http://mg-tri-jag.net/76MGB1x1.jpg for the diagram and ...
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| turn signal | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Whenever I have my left turn signal on and i hit my brake pedal the turn signal stays solid and ...
A: Since the turnsignal has nothing to do with the brake lights other than sharing a ground wire of the ...
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| battery group | 9/15/2009 |
Q: what group size batteries for 74 mgb
A: The 74 MGB had two 6v batteries connected in series. As for the group number you will have to give ...
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| 71 MGB GT Gear Grinding? | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Howard Thanks for the help so far. Got the jumping speedometer fixed with some white lithium ...
A: 2nd to 3rd is normally the slowest shift time and not a normal "first to go" syncro. In the ...
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| '72 MGB starting problem | 9/14/2009 |
Q: My '72 MGM (inherited from my son) has not been used for about 5 years-stored in my garage. Prior ...
A: That should be an easy fix. First remove the cap and hold the coil wire about an eighth of an inch ...
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| 1979 MG Midget distributor/coil | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1979 MG Midget and I know the engine is a 1500 because the number on the block begins with ...
A: Paul, If you have a pointed distributor you must have a Triumph distributor not an MG Midget because ...
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| 1979 MG Midget distributor/coil | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 1979 MG Midget and I know the engine is a 1500 because the number on the block begins with ...
A: The electronic ignition on the Midgets was so unreliable that many owners replaced the distributors ...
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| MG midget fuel pump tick | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 1972 Mg midget that I recently purchased. I was driving it around for the first month with ...
A: When an SU fuel pump first clicks it is pumping fuel and when it stopped it meant that the float ...
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| Mg Midget Mk111 1976 | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I have just bought the MG for restoration and also bought a workshop manual, but it does not cover ...
A: I have a US and a UK wiring diagram but neither show much about which pin is which. The UK version ...
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| 65 mgb transmission upgrade | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 1965 MGB Roadster that has the standard 4 speed transmission. I am rebuilding this car for ...
A: I have no experience with the Ford gearbox but I know why you are wanting to upgrade the MGB ...
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| midget transmission | 9/7/2009 |
Q: my midget project is comming along nicely, thanks to your many helpful tips. I an able to drive the ...
A: If the noise is a rhythmic click it may be a chipped tooth on low gear. The only way to know for ...
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| MGB Speedometer | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Howard I recently installed an overdrive transmission in my 71 MGB GT. All went well. I had done ...
A: I found it a good policy to put a short piece of old cable into the drive and rotate the driveshaft ...
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| mgb 1979 | 8/30/2009 |
Q: how to replace broken chrome handle on quarter light
A: As I remember there is a roll pin in the handle itself that needs to be driven out to replace the ...
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| floor pan replacement 1975 mg midget | 8/29/2009 |
Q: you have helped me many times in the past, hope you can work your magic again. I would like to know ...
A: If you are talking about an MGB you need to either sand blast the edges of the floor pan or wire ...
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| 1977 MGB ignition problem | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 1977 MGB that I just acquired. The previous owner just rebuilt the motor and added a ...
A: The coil should not get so hot that you can't touch it, which is an indication either the coil is ...
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| flooding engine | 8/25/2009 |
Q: we have a 1978 mg midget and we cant keep the engine running. it keeps flooding out and wont stay ...
A: First thing to do is remove the top of the carburetor and inspect the diaphragm for any cuts. Then ...
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| 1976 mg midget neg earth | 8/24/2009 |
Q: i hooked up car wrong pos earth for a few sec.altenator started smoking so i changed back to neg. i ...
A: You can't fry a fuse by connecting a battery up backwards. A fuse don't care which way current is ...
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| 1976 mg midget neg earth | 8/24/2009 |
Q: i hooked up car wrong pos earth for a few sec.altenator started smoking so i changed back to neg. i ...
A: It sounds to me like you fried the alternator or at least the regulator in the alt. The "Ign" light ...
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| 1969 MGB GT Ignitiom System | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Just finished major overhaul on engine.Also replaced coil,condenser,points,rotor button,cap and all ...
A: If the points are closed at the time you measured .22v then you have either a bad ground of the ...
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| 77 mgb ignition prob? | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 77 MGB over a year now and am a first time owner and am quite a newbie. I have a dilemma ...
A: If you have no power at the coil with the key on, that has nothing to do with the ignition system as ...
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| mg midget engine id. | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased an mg midget, manufacture date 12/1977. It has a distributor with points, but ...
A: Many MG owners switched back to a pointed distributor because the electronic ignition had such a ...
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| Mg fuel | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1970 Mk III midget which runs on after I switch off. Should I use a hugher octaine gas, ...
A: If you have a lot of carbon build up it can be removed with water but you must be careful. Remove ...
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| Mg fuel | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1970 Mk III midget which runs on after I switch off. Should I use a hugher octaine gas, ...
A: Several things need to be looked at before you can decide what to do about it. The following are ...
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| 77 MG Midget High oil pressure | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Howard, Thank you for your previous help with my brake problem. Turned out the piston in the new ...
A: First I would get a known good hydraulic oil pressure gauge, even if you had to purchase a new gauge ...
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| Engine Miss | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I just read your procedure on how to diagnose a engine miss on a '66 MGB. One of the steps you ...
A: Yes, while working in MG dealerships we noted that many times we had customer complaints of valve ...
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| 1979 mg | 8/20/2009 |
Q: i sir,i asked you about get fuel from the pump to the carb.im getting gas to my filter,but not ...
A: You need to put a "T" in the fuel line close to the carburetor and attach a long hose to a fuel ...
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| MGA 1600 Wiring Harness | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Mr. Howard: I have a MGA 1600 roadster that has an original wiring harness in which the wires have ...
A: Sorry Todd, there is no way for me to even guess how long it will take you to put a wiring harness ...
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| Towing | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I am hoping to tow my 1970 MG Midget from Michigan to Florida. I am hoping to tow it flat with a ...
A: You can't tow any MG that far without removing the driveshaft because the mainshaft in the gearbox ...
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| 1970 MGB proper cable connection to 12v battery | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Put new battery in I believe I reversed the connection The red cable is going to the pos pole and ...
A: Your car originally came with two 6 volt batteries connected in series as such, One battery was ...
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| MG | 8/14/2009 |
Q: my mg made a bang and the oil and water indicator went to over heat, there was smoke and a grinding ...
A: Sorry, but that sounds serious enough that you need to have a mechanic look at it as any attempt to ...
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| mg | 8/13/2009 |
Q: my 1979 mg will not start.the fuel pump clicks with key on,but no gas goes to the fuel filter.with ...
A: The method to test a fuel pump is to get fuel pressure gauge and a "T" fitting, Install the "T" in ...
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| Horn and head lights | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Have a 71 mgb. Just recently the horn will only work if the headlight switch is on. I cleaned the ...
A: You don't have to do a lot of testing for the horn circuit because it is a "Stand Alone" circuit and ...
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| RPM guage | 8/6/2009 |
Q: So many questions I don't know where to start. I have a 1971 MGB. my guess is the block has wither ...
A: The tach is powered by a green wire plugged into the back of the tach. You need to confirm that the ...
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| carb question | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am currently looking at buying a 1977 MG. I went and test drove it and noticed a couple of things. ...
A: First you didn't tell me what kind of MG it was, but it does not matter as the cost to repair ...
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| non smog head | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I had a crack head on my 79 mgb so i found a early non smog head had the valve done. The problem is ...
A: Did the engine ever run right with the Weber on it? The fact that you used a non smog head has ...
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| 75 MG Midget - Won't start | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My father-in-law bought a 75 MG Midget on 7/29/2009. This car had not been registered since 2005, so ...
A: The fact that you were able to get it to fire off with starting fluid means it is a fuel problem. It ...
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| 58 MGA Transmission | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I drove the car about 40 miles and parked it. I now seem to have a problem when shifting from 1st to ...
A: When the gears clash shifting into one gear and not into others, it is an indication of a worn ...
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| 77' Midget only revs to 2500 rpms and spits and sputters | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Now the car will only rev up to 2500 rpms no matter how much gas I give it. The car starts fine ...
A: The terminology may have gotten lost in the transfer from one person to another. There is a resistor ...
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| Timing markers 1965 MKII midget | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I expected to see the timimg markers/pointers on the bottom of the timing cover when viewed from the ...
A: You should look at the engine number to see if the engine has been changed. Your engine should be a ...
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| Car runs fine for about 10 minutes then dies | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 1979 MG Midget. The car starts well, battery is fine, seems idle well. When I drive it for ...
A: An engine only needs 3 things to run, compression, fire and fuel with conditions on each so when an ...
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| 77' Midget only revs to 2500 rpms and spits and sputters | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Now the car will only rev up to 2500 rpms no matter how much gas I give it. The car starts fine ...
A: It sounds like a partial stopped up exhaust system. On some cars the exhaust is easy to undo a ...
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| 1971 MG Midget Woes | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My Midget is having some troubles. It starts up fine, but i can only step on the accelerator about ...
A: my name is not Charles but I will try to answer your question. First I would check the fuel pressure ...
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| 79 MG Midget | 7/26/2009 |
Q: Starts by spraying with starting fluid but will not stay running. Seems to be a fuel filter problem ...
A: I would recommend that you replace NOTHING until you test to find out what is wrong, then only ...
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| fire to spark plugs. | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My 73 MG Midget, recently was rescued from a long stay in a garage, was able to be started after ...
A: I am not familiar with the "Flame thrower" ignition. All I can tell you about is the factory system ...
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| elec. 1973 MG Migit | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of putting this car back together and have the wire harness 90% back in and ...
A: If you have the car up to # "GHN5-138800" and a button on the solenoid to start the car with, then ...
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| elec. 1973 MG Migit | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of putting this car back together and have the wire harness 90% back in and ...
A: First you need to check to see if you have ignition at the plug wires since you are working with the ...
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| cleaning fuel tank | 7/22/2009 |
Q: i have heard that it is opssible to remove the rust in an old fuel tank using white vinegar. what ...
A: I don't know but I doubt vinegar has any effect on rust. It may take the varnish the gas leaves. In ...
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| MGA computer | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have a new pc that my old programs loaded in a folder "archives".I can pull up photos from that ...
A: Other readers will get the wrong idea when they read this thinking that BMC made MGA cars and ...
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| Carburetor | 7/21/2009 |
Q: In order to adjust the twin carburetors on my 1970 MGB to a LEANER setting, do I turn the head of ...
A: The adjustment is a nut not a bolt and turning it up (Clockwise as viewed from the bottom or counter ...
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| CHOKE? AND SWITCH? | 7/20/2009 |
Q: YOU MENTIONED YOUR LAST ANSWER THAT THE "INERTIA SWITCH" WAS PARK OF THE HOT WIRE TO THE FUEL PUMP, ...
A: Charles, there is a kit to replace the coolant operated choke on that B with a manual choke but if ...
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| fuel pump issue | 7/20/2009 |
Q: ok, i did check the white wire and it is hot, checked the ground,it is ok, had the pump running for ...
A: It will run with no lines attached and run fast. (If it is the SU type pump) It will also self prime ...
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| Clutch difficulties 74 Midget | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I'm in the middle of a complete restoration of a 1974 Midget. I got the engine running quite ...
A: That depends on how the clutch pedal feels. If you only have about an inch free play or less and the ...
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| MGB 1972 Heater | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am getting significant heat from the heat vents/floor area and defroster even though the temp and ...
A: The heater control valve totally controls the amount of heat that the heater core can have but even ...
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| narrowing it down | 7/19/2009 |
Q: still no gas to my 1977 mgb, when the key is in the 2nd position no noise or clicking like the fuel ...
A: (that was quick) The fuel pump does not have a relay. The power comes directly from an inertia ...
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| seat wiring related to starting?? | 7/18/2009 |
Q: i just bought an mgb 1977 and took out the seats and seatbelts to give a good scrubbing. my daughter ...
A: The seat belt switch operates a seat belt warning buzzer but not the ignition system so if it does ...
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| mg midget 1500 | 7/18/2009 |
Q: Installed a rebuilt 1500 in my 76 midget. Oil pressure is good (40-60) but not getting any oil to ...
A: If you have at least 25 to 35 PSI oil pressure spinning the engine with the starter with the rocker ...
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| TURN SIGAL POWER RELATED TO HAZARD | 7/17/2009 |
Q: i have a 77 mgb that i just bought, i see by reading a previous questions here that, my turn signal ...
A: Check for power into the hazard switch (green wire on pin #8) with the key on. Then check for power ...
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| turn signals | 7/14/2009 |
Q: and the flashers for either side dont work .sure would like a hunt please !! thank you mike whalen ...
A: If you replaced the ignition system, then you need to check with the manufacture or supplier of that ...
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| hard shifting when hot | 7/12/2009 |
Q: my 76 mg midget seems to shift ok when every thing is cold but after driving and getting oils up to ...
A: The clutch hydraulic system is non adjustable so if you have a lot of free play in the pedal, you ...
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| MG Midget brake bleeding and seizing | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I’ve had my 77 Midget for 16 years, most of that time it was a daily driver and have done most of ...
A: Conrad, I learned a long time ago to NOT try to figure out what all the problems could be because of ...
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| MG Midget brake bleeding and seizing | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I’ve had my 77 Midget for 16 years, most of that time it was a daily driver and have done most of ...
A: When the both front calipers were locking up, you should have done a test. All you had to do was ...
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| Mg Midget starter | 7/11/2009 |
Q: ok i recently bought a 1972 mg midget, and it started and ran ok, but once i got it hone it will not ...
A: Have someone hold the key to the "Start" position and test the white w/red tracer wire on the ...
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| lifters | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 1979 mgb with emissions off the problem is that one of my rocker arms cant be adjusted ...
A: First thing to do is lay a straight edge across the top of all the valves to be sure it is not a ...
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| MG engines | 7/11/2009 |
Q: Howard: Would you be so kind as to tell me if it is possible to use an alternate modern small 4 ...
A: There are many conversions done on MGs, both MGB and Midgets. However, if you are talking about a ...
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| 74 Mg Miget Headlights / Taillights | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My headlights and tailights will not come on. Break lights work, They were working earlier tonight, ...
A: Don't try to figure out by symptoms what is wrong. Take a 12v test light and ONLY ONE of the failed ...
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| clutch | 7/10/2009 |
Q: i think my clutch is starting to go,only noticed it the last week or so,any idea how long it will ...
A: There is no way anyone can tell you how long your clutch is going to last. First you need to find a ...
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| '68 mg midget | 7/10/2009 |
Q: My stop lights will not work when I push on brake pedal. I checked the 2 fuses in fuse panel, they ...
A: When you say "and checked the holders, they look ok, no corrosion" is not sufficient for a test of ...
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| turn signals | 7/9/2009 |
Q: and the flashers for either side dont work .sure would like a hunt please !! thank you mike whalen ...
A: when testing grounds with a 12v test light you put the clip on a known good power supply and use the ...
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| 1965 sprite window | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Drivers window is hard to roll up or down, more so up. Lubed window crank mech with no help. Problem ...
A: The in/out of the top of the window is controlled by the "A" post of the windshield. It sounds more ...
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| turn signals | 7/9/2009 |
Q: and the flashers for either side dont work .sure would like a hunt please !! thank you mike whalen ...
A: I worked on MGs for many years in dealerships and I found it to be useless to try to figure out what ...
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| Alternator Connections | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have replaced the alternator on my 76' MG Midget but I have no clue as to which prong is which. It ...
A: I have seen a Midget in FL with AC installed but I never looked at all the details of how he did it. ...
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| Reverse | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My husband died and left me his MGA (1956 I think). It was at the repair garage and I drove it home. ...
A: The MG gearbox has a strong detent to prevent shifting into reverse by accident. The standard method ...
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| timing | 7/6/2009 |
Q: My 1954 TF 1500 continues to run for a few seconds after switch is turned off. I know this as ...
A: The 1500 TF MG timing is set at TDC and points are .015" and rotor rotation is counter clockwise. ...
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| '78 MG Midget Turn Signals and Head Lamp Problem | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1978 MG Midget and she runs wonderfully, except when I went out tonight (the first time ...
A: The first test is to unplug what you did and test the head lights. The headlight do not normally ...
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| Clunking noise when changing gear | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1970m MG and there is a Clunking noise when changing gears coming from the rear end of the ...
A: If it is a wire wheel car you need to first try to tighten the spinners and if that does not help ...
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| Gasoline dripping | 7/4/2009 |
Q: 1968 MGB with the GF engine and HS4 SU carburetors. Today I was installing seat belts, and I ...
A: You do have a float chamber problem, It can be as little as trash in a needle and seat or worn ...
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| fuel filter | 7/3/2009 |
Q: i own a mgb gt which has been running fine until a week ago she has started chugging and is now of ...
A: If someone has installed a fuel filter it will probably be just before the carburetors in the fuel ...
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| brake cylinder | 7/3/2009 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 midget (1275 in it). Last year I had a leaking brake cylinder so I bought a ...
A: Castrol brake fluid is not brown and you can usually rub it between two fingers and feel the ...
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| 66 MGB - Missing and metallic noise | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Have a Mk1 MGB that recently started missing badly at idle. Sounds like it's running on 2 ...
A: You may or may not have two different issues with the miss and the noise. There is a standard ...
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| 1967 mg-b | 7/2/2009 |
Q: i installed a weber carb. conversion kit,i cannot get the engine to idle smooth the rpm is 750 motor ...
A: If it idled good with the SUs and don't now. you may have a vacuum leak or something is wrong with ...
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| brake cylinder | 7/1/2009 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 midget (1275 in it). Last year I had a leaking brake cylinder so I bought a ...
A: You said brown fluid. Was it brake fluid or differential oil? The only pressure in the brake system ...
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| 1973 MGB-GT Cylinder Head | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a 73 GT. The pressure test showed 130 lbs across all 4 cylinders. However, the ...
A: 130 PSI across all cylinders is very rare. Most all engines have some variation between cylinders. ...
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| 77 Midget 1500 Running Very Rich | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I'll try to be as brief as possible. I've owned and maintained MGBs for for 26 years so I have a ...
A: Dave, The choke must be positioned in the Lean position, then see where all the air is entering the ...
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| 77 Midget 1500 Running Very Rich | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I'll try to be as brief as possible. I've owned and maintained MGBs for for 26 years so I have a ...
A: It sounds like you have most of the bases covered. Black smoke out the tail pipe is only one thing ...
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| 1979 MGB | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 79 MGB which I just put on the road after being storied 17 years.I re-did the fuel tank, ...
A: A back fire out the carb can be a lot of things but the most common is a lean condition not a rich ...
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| horn | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 77 Midget. The horns do not work. I read your previous posts about horns. I have power the ...
A: Horns should be easy to make work as there are only two connections on horns. Power and ground, so ...
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| mgb starter motor | 6/28/2009 |
Q: My question is related to the thread below. I have a 1967 MGB with negative earth ground and an ...
A: Dan, your test results don't sound right. First the 67 B was a positive ground car and had two 6v ...
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| Rattle in Transmission | 6/27/2009 |
Q: Howard, I recently bought a 1975 Midget that had set up for 7 years. I have gotten it running, but ...
A: A rattle in the transmission is a symptom of only one hundred things. So you need to either let an ...
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| 1968 MGB (GHN4) seat belts | 6/25/2009 |
Q: you display rare patience with me... My car (as above) has a black interior with red piping. It ...
A: All MGBs came with belts but I don't have anything in writing that tells if the 68 had just a lap ...
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| 1959 MGA Roadster transmission problem | 6/24/2009 |
Q: i have inherited a beautiful 1959 MGA Roadster from my uncle. he had payed for all fluids to be ...
A: Hmmmm! that's bad news. You need to fine an experienced MG mechanic and have him check it out as the ...
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| 1959 MGA Roadster transmission problem | 6/24/2009 |
Q: i have inherited a beautiful 1959 MGA Roadster from my uncle. he had payed for all fluids to be ...
A: Before we can make that determination you need to clarify that for me. Do you mean that the shift ...
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| Clutch and Rear brakes | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 75 midget and want to bleed and adjust the clutch please explain how. I also would like to ...
A: There is no adjustment on the clutch. To bleed the clutch you need to pump up the pedal in slow long ...
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| MG Midget starting in 1st gear | 6/22/2009 |
Q: my husband just bought me a 1968 MG Midget and I when I took it out for a test drive - I wasn't able ...
A: You need to clarify your statement "Made a noise" do you mean it made a noise when you tried to put ...
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| 1968 MGB speedometer | 6/21/2009 |
Q: as a follow up: I checked the axle nuts, and they were torqued to 150 ft-lbs. I tightened the rear ...
A: I found that some aftermarket speedometer cables were a little long and they applied pressure inward ...
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| Electrical - short or something | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Left rear light, blinker, flasher and side ligth all work, right rear light, license light and ...
A: The test you read somewhere of removing a battery cable and putting a test light between the cable ...
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| Electrical - short or something | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Left rear light, blinker, flasher and side ligth all work, right rear light, license light and ...
A: The only tools you need is a wiring diagram and a 12v test light. The diagram tells you the color ...
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| MG Midget stall-out | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 1979 MG Midget,I have rebuilt it and added the aftermarket weber carb and intake. Recently ...
A: That depends on if the pump pressure drops to 1 PSI then the engine stalls shortly afterward or does ...
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| 1978 MG Midget not starting | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My midget won't show any signs of life except the clock working. It has a fairly new battery which ...
A: You obviously have a major disconnect somewhere in the system so you need to do a voltage drop test ...
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| overheating 1500 mg midget | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Im having an overheating problem with my 77 mg midget. so far replaced bad fan clutch, thermostat, ...
A: First step is to go to any auto parts store and get the dye that is put in the radiator to test for ...
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| Midget headlight/heater switches | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Sir, I have a 73 midget which I took out of a 3 yr. storage lately. At first everything worked just ...
A: When I worked at the dealerships I found that when I had a car with several electrical problems, I ...
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| Fuel pump | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Sometimes when I turn on my ignition, fuel continues to pump into the carburetors and spills ...
A: That means the float needle and seat are not closing off the fuel for what ever reason. Trash ...
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| 1971 MG Midget | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My 71 Midget will start up, run anywhere between 20 seconds to 5 minutes, then stalls out. Even when ...
A: When an engine stops running it has lost either compression, fire or fuel so it is your job to ...
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| 79 MG Midget won't start | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My 1979 MG Midget had run fine until a few weeks ago when I turned it off. Now when I try and start ...
A: If you don't hear anything when you go to the start position then the first place to check is the ...
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| 1980 MGB Horrendous Noise Under the Hood | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I own a 1980 MGB which has only 52,000 miles on it. I had it idling in the drive Saturday when all ...
A: A noise can be anything, so you are going to have to raise the hood and start the engine. In this ...
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| MGB mystery clunk | 6/13/2009 |
Q: welcome back from your vacation. :-) 1968 MGB, with spoke wheels. With acceleration or ...
A: I rebuilt a lot of differentials in the dealerships I worked in and have seen worn thrust washers on ...
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| 1978 MGB | 6/11/2009 |
Q: My drivers side front directional doesn't work. I've switched bulbs w/the opposite side & still ...
A: First thing you need is a 12v test light and a wiring diagram. Starting at the bulb socket, start ...
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| Engine 1976 Midget | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have 76 MG Midget. About 8 years ago I had the engine re-furbed but the engine was never started ...
A: First remove the spark plugs and put about two teaspoons of a light oil or something like WD-40 in ...
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| 1978 mgb idle problem | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I own a 78 mgb, and have a problem with the idle. When the car is cold car idles good with a slight ...
A: All those symptoms don't tell anything other than the car needs to be tested. First test the ...
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| '74 MGB will not turn over | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Was out on a drive and it just stopped running. The engine cranks, is getting gas but just will not ...
A: There is a step by step procedure to test an engine for why it will not start. If you suspect ...
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| 1973 B | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I saw this a few times on All Experts.Will this help me tune my B, i currently have Champion RN9YC. ...
A: I found that you are asking for trouble when you use a resistor plug on resistor wire so I don't ...
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| problem following oil filter change | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Today I was getting my '71 MGB ready for the summer. I did an oil change and filter change. Once ...
A: You need to look carefully at the filter base to see if an old gasket has stuck to the filter ...
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| 73 B | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have run through the tank of gas that i parked it with and put some super in it today, could the ...
A: If you are talking about "Pinging" sound, that is detonation not valves and it is very destructive ...
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| mgb starter motor | 6/7/2009 |
Q: My question is related to the thread below. I have a 1967 MGB with negative earth ground and an ...
A: Dan, you will not find out what is wrong unless you do the tests I gave you. When the voltage drops ...
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| 76 mg carb | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have just rebuilt my carb,starts fine at idle but will not accelerate,if i raise the piston by ...
A: When you raise the piston you do not do anything except change the fuel mixture. If you raise the ...
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| mga wont start | 6/7/2009 |
Q: husband just installed new starter and new batteries but 1961 mga is unresponsive - any tips (he has ...
A: You will have to be more specific, What do you mean "Unresponsive"? It spins the engine but it will ...
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| oil pan gasket ? | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1979 MG Midget. The oil pan gasket was replaced by a previous owner, but still leaks. I ...
A: You just need to clean the pan and the block and check the pan to see that someone has not over ...
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| zenith carb 1980 mgb | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I purchased a rebuild kit, new needles and have rebuilt the carb, but now the car will ideal but ...
A: First thing to look at is to see if the throttle cable is connected up and opening the throttle. ...
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| transmission 76 midget | 6/5/2009 |
Q: i recently got a 76 midget i can not find the fill for the transmission. were is it located? what is ...
A: The gearbox filler/level plug is on the side of the gearbox and the factory states to use from 75w ...
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| vacum line from dist. where to put it after new webber install | 6/4/2009 |
Q: 78 mgb..trying to restore this thing.lol..anyhow i replaced carb with a webber side mount and it has ...
A: Vacuum advance distributors connect to "Ported Vacuum" (Vacuum on a carburetor that only has vacuum ...
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| Engine sputturing when running | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I'm a new owner of a 72 MGB. I did a recent tune-up and and when I take it out for a run of about 10 ...
A: When a car came to me with that kind of problem I did a normal test sequence first. Compression test ...
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| Uneven brake pressure | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Are you well? I have a 1977 MG Midget 1500 which is due for a complete service. However, in order to ...
A: The two halves of the caliper just come apart when you remove the bolts that hold them together and ...
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| Uneven brake pressure | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Are you well? I have a 1977 MG Midget 1500 which is due for a complete service. However, in order to ...
A: When one of the two brake pads is worn out and the other is like new the piston on the new side is ...
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| speedo pinion on mg midget 1500 | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have just bought an mg midget 1500 the speedo was not working so replaced the cable still not ...
A: The speedo head or the cable is in a bind and destroying pinions as you put them in. You need to ...
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| coil connections | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Howard, first thanks for your patience. This is what I see. I have a Lucas 25D distributor--and a ...
A: You say you have compression but how much compression? It needs to be from 125 to 180 PSI with ...
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| 1976 MG Midget won't start | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I recently took my 76 midget out for the summer and it started right up. Drove to the gas station ...
A: Shawn, Most of the original Lucas/Opus electronic ignition systems failed under warranty and very ...
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| coil connections | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Howard, first thanks for your patience. This is what I see. I have a Lucas 25D distributor--and a ...
A: Jon, You need to confirm what each wire does since all have been put in by some previous owner. ...
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| Won't start again. | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Howard, Jon here with the 76 Midget (1275 in it). I have been, for 2 weeks banging my head over a ...
A: Jon, If you have a pointed distributor now, you should have just one wire from the dist to the ...
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| Mgb not starting | 5/8/2009 |
Q: i have a 1975 Mgb, back last september, i had an issuse where there was fuel flowing out from an ...
A: Dermot, An engine that does not start narrows the problem to only one thousand possible causes so ...
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| Resistor on MG Midget | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I bought a 1975 Midget on which the ignition has been changed to electronic instead of points. Is ...
A: Yes a blue spark is an indication of a strong spark (checked inside or in the shade) A hair thin ...
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| 1976 mg midget electrical | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Howard , this is a related two parter. right turn signal is on all the time. thought it was the ...
A: If the right turn signal is on all the time even with the switch removed it is obvious that you have ...
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| 1970 Mg B Oil Pressure | 5/7/2009 |
Q: My father and I are in the process of restoring a 1970 Mg model B. After carburetor work we started ...
A: You must connect a known good oil pressure gauge to the block and test oil pressure right away ...
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| 77 Midget 1500 stumbles at higher rpm | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 77 Midget 1500 that stumbles and dies unless I let off the throttle and baby it at about ...
A: To test if it is fuel related get a can of starting fluid and when opening the throttle and it would ...
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| 71 MG Midget, No Spark | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Ok, So I will try to explain this as clearly as possible. I have a 71 MG Midget with the original ...
A: Dennis, when you see 12v on the negative side of the coil with the points closed it means the points ...
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| 71 MG Midget, No Spark | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Ok, So I will try to explain this as clearly as possible. I have a 71 MG Midget with the original ...
A: Do this, turn the engine by hand until you see the points closed and turn the key on and test the ...
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| 1965 mg midget tach | 5/5/2009 |
Q: the tach on my 1965 midget does not work. Can i bench test it. I do not Know if it is conected ...
A: Glen, the white wire does not make contact with the tach. It only loops around a "U" shaped clip and ...
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| Removing temp sending unit from head | 5/5/2009 |
Q: 1098 engine/head. Temperature gauge (dual guage with oil pressure and temperature) suddenly stopped ...
A: The bulb part of the temp gauge is just stuck as it is just held in by the large nut. If the gauge ...
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| 77 Midget Clutch Problem | 5/5/2009 |
Q: My 77 Midget shifts fine when cold but about 10-15 minutes into a run, it starts getting difficult ...
A: You didn't say weather the pedal gets soft or feels the same after it starts to fail. That is ...
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| Car learches | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 78 mg midget seems to be running very nice how ever after i drive it for a little bit ie it ...
A: Lurching at light throttle settings just tells you you need to run some tests. Compression test ...
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| 1965 mg midget tach | 5/3/2009 |
Q: the tach on my 1965 midget does not work. Can i bench test it. I do not Know if it is conected ...
A: I don't know of any way to bench test an electric tach. The car is the best bench test. If the tach ...
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| no spark | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I have no spark comming out of my mallory coil I have 12 volts in and out of the coil but no spark I ...
A: Next question, what kind of ignition system do you have in the distributor? Since you already said ...
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| Locking brakes 79 midget | 5/3/2009 |
Q: We have a 1979 Midget. The brake master cylinder is new, After driving the vehicle a short ...
A: There are several reasons that brakes can lock up and you must run a couple of simple tests to ...
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| 1972 Midget- No Clutch pedal | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have been amazed and used your comments to others to assist me with getting my midget on the road. ...
A: The master cylinder is nothing more than a pump with just a piston in it. For it to pump fluid the ...
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| 79 MGB running rough | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 79 MGB that I just replaced plugs, wires, cap and rotor on about a month ago. I drive it ...
A: All your symptoms are useless to determine what is wrong other then to tell you something is wrong. ...
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| fuel pump | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 78 B that has a Carter Solenoid pump that seems to loose its prime. I can drive it 3 to 5 ...
A: The end result of a fuel pump is to supply from 1.5 to 3 PSI fuel pressure so to test it to see if ...
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| Electrical Outage | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Yesterday, while driving, I lost the Tach, Fuel, Temp, directional signals and brake lights. Where ...
A: Robert, it is not common for the same fuse to blow unless you put in a low amp fuse and that line ...
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| Lost the taillights | 4/29/2009 |
Q: 1968 MGB, GHN4 model. My taillights just quit. Brake lights work fine. I inspected both the ...
A: I have found that many of the MGs were altered and there is no telling what changes have been made ...
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| Lost the taillights | 4/28/2009 |
Q: 1968 MGB, GHN4 model. My taillights just quit. Brake lights work fine. I inspected both the ...
A: If the front parking lights are working then the power from the light switch is good and it has to ...
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| Fule | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I noticed you had said to use a mettle fuel filter not a plastic one why? Also i have a 78mg midget ...
A: The plastic fuel filter should be self evident. How much damage or heat do you think plastic can ...
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| Electrical Outage | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Yesterday, while driving, I lost the Tach, Fuel, Temp, directional signals and brake lights. Where ...
A: Most of those items are powered off of the green wires on the #6 pin in the fuse panel so that is a ...
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| 1977 mgb | 4/26/2009 |
Q: My 77 b will start and run but you can not turn it off with the ig switch. ANSWER: Hi Bill, First ...
A: The diode was something we had to do to several MGBs of that area. The diagram is on my site under ...
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| 1979 midget stops running | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 1979 midget 1500 with the single Stromberg carb. After I have been driving for 30 minutes ...
A: Your symptoms do not tell you what is wrong so you need to do some testing and the tests must be ...
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| 1977 mgb | 4/25/2009 |
Q: My 77 b will start and run but you can not turn it off with the ig switch.
A: First does the engine run normally with the key off or does it die if you try to rev the engine or ...
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| Zenith Stromberg Carb | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 1976 MG Midget which is running rich at idle. I can see black smoke from tail pipe, ...
A: David, run the adjusting screw back in all the way and find a drift or punch about the size of the ...
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| Won't start again. | 4/24/2009 |
Q: Howard, Jon here with the 76 Midget (1275 in it). I have been, for 2 weeks banging my head over a ...
A: Jon, the spark must be thick and colored blue (not in bright sun light) so if you see a thread size ...
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| 1973 Midget engine number | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 73 midget that I am rebuilding. It is supposedly a one owner, one mechanic car, being my ...
A: I don't have the starting and ending engine numbers but the prefix of 12v indicates it is a 1275cc ...
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| Won't start again. | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Howard, Jon here with the 76 Midget (1275 in it). I have been, for 2 weeks banging my head over a ...
A: You have been testing a lot but I didn't see where you tested the end result on each. Pull #1 plug ...
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| 1978 1500 EGR | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Howard - I inherited my father's 1978 1500 Midget several yrs ago. Last year just before putting ...
A: Ted, I don't have anything that tells me what thread size that is but I do think that you could ...
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| my 1975 MGB broke down .. help! | 4/23/2009 |
Q: so after a few days of glorious sunshine in sausalito, tonight we had this damp fog rip through.. I ...
A: Your symptoms narrow the problem down to only one million possibles so you need to run a few tests ...
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| Ignition coil overheating | 4/23/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago, I left the ignition key on in my '76 MGB, burning out the ignition coil, points, ...
A: To start with the 76 "B" came with a 6 volt coil (as they called it) so if you ran the full 12v to ...
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| 1978 MGB non-vented gas cap question | 4/22/2009 |
Q: me again! thanks for the info on the gas tank venting pipe. i need a gas cap, called the parts ...
A: As far as the car is concerned you can just run a hose down to vent the tank depending on your local ...
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| 1978MGB fuel tank | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i purchased a new gas tank. the old gas tank has a little elbow type (vent?) by the fill pipe at the ...
A: You will need to get an older style tank filler neck to get the vented cap to fit. If it has ...
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| 1978MGB fuel tank | 4/22/2009 |
Q: i purchased a new gas tank. the old gas tank has a little elbow type (vent?) by the fill pipe at the ...
A: The newer MGs had a vent pipe because they no longer had vented caps. Your car should have a vent ...
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| mgb no power | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1977 mgb that i recently got from my grandfather it only has 15k original miles, it sat for ...
A: If you checked all wiring it would work. Wiring just conducts current from the battery to the lights ...
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| Zenith Stromberg Carb | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 1976 MG Midget which is running rich at idle. I can see black smoke from tail pipe, ...
A: You need to remove the vent hose off of the carburetor float chamber, check the carburetor diaphragm ...
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| Engine start after rebuild | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I rebuilt mgb engine 18v673z completely. The crankshaft was reground, pistons are new and liners ...
A: All engines require the same three items to run with conditions on each. Compression, Fire and Fuel. ...
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| Mg Midget 1500 turn signals | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1500 Mg Midget with a turn signal switch that doesn't lock into position. Its as if the ...
A: The hazard switch supplies power to the flasher unit so it is possible for the hazard switch to ...
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| 75 MG Midget shifter | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My father was putting the car into reverse, which as you know you have to pull it up then push it up ...
A: Remove the shift tower cover and it will be evident how it is held in. Two pegs fit into the two ...
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| Stripped oil sump bolt hole | 4/13/2009 |
Q: My oil sump pan was leaking at the front edge. Removed all the bolts to put on a new gasket, but ...
A: Since you have not told me what kind of car this is I will have to guess. Since you say the front ...
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| starter run-on | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 1980 MGB, and the starter motor won’t disengage in about five percent of my starts. When ...
A: One of the most difficult problems to solve is an intermittent fault because testing must be done in ...
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| brake pressure switch | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I'm losing all my brake fluid out the end of what I've determined to be the brake pressure switch. ...
A: If the brake differential pressure switch is leaking you either need to rebuild it or purchase a new ...
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| gapping points | 4/10/2009 |
Q: Howard, Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 in it). The other day, it was cold, i had my midget ...
A: Jon, It does not matter what is wrong with your plate as there are NO replacement parts available ...
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| 78 MGB over heating | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I finally got the gauge to work by replacing the sensor. The fan does not come on and after a few ...
A: You need to get the fans running first to see if that is your overheating problem, although at ...
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| windscreen replacement | 4/7/2009 |
Q: i am replacing windscreen and seals in a 1973 MG Midget. can you tell me the best way to do it? ...
A: Tim, there are no step by step instructions nor are they necessary to remove and disassemble the ...
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| 1979 mg midget 1500 throttle linkage | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Howard - The diagram you sent was not helpful. I have a Zenith-Stromberg 150 CD-4T carburetor. It ...
A: OK Jeff I see your problem now and I have some 150 Stromberg carbs and a small Brit car library so I ...
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| fuel gauge | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Still trying to get my fuel gauge to register correctly.Full tank it reads between half and three ...
A: If it reads correctly with the sending unit out of the tank then it should read the same installed. ...
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| throttle linkages and springs | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 1979 MG Midget 1500. The springs in the throttle linkages are broken. I was able to order ...
A: Jeff, What was wrong with the picture I sent? Was it not your carb? When an engine revs to 2500 to ...
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| gapping points | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Howard, Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 in it). The other day, it was cold, i had my midget ...
A: Jon, the screw you are talking about is the hold down lock screw, it is not an adjustment screw. You ...
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| 1965 Sprite door ploblems | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have three questions. How can the door lock be removed from the door? I can see the retaining lock ...
A: As I remember there is a stop for the window at the bottom with a pad on it and you may just remove ...
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| throttle linkages and springs | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 1979 MG Midget 1500. The springs in the throttle linkages are broken. I was able to order ...
A: The Victoria British diagram shows the sequence of parts but I agree it is not clear plus there were ...
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| locked up | 4/1/2009 |
Q: i have a 1975 mg midget. it turned over perfectly fine since i got it but never started.i went to ...
A: It is very unusual for an engine to lock up just turning it over manually. Take it out of gear and ...
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| Hylomar HPF Gasket sealer | 4/1/2009 |
Q: Howard, I am replacing the fuel tank and sending unit on my 72 MG Midget. Moss recommends using ...
A: At the dealership when we changed out a sending unit or removed one for diagnosis, we did not use ...
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| 78 MG midget hard to start cold | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 78 engine 1500 cc and about 95% restored, engine, carburator, starter, battery, etc. It is ...
A: When it does not want to start spray starter fluid into the intake and see if it starts right up. If ...
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| 1970 Midget gauges | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Speedometer needle fluctuates widely back and forth at speed. Sometimes it just goes to 0 mph then ...
A: Two possible causes for needle fluctuations. Remove the cable housing from the speedo and remove the ...
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| Side marker lamp circuit | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Howard, Jon with the 1976 Midget (1275 in it). I was wiring the lights, the car had just been ...
A: If you have no power (out)on either red w/green tracer wires with the lights on and thus no side ...
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| Mg Midget | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 1976 Midget that is having problems starting. It fires up when starting then dies, we have ...
A: I take it that this is not a US Midget or it has had the Stromberg carb replaced with SUs? If you ...
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| Side marker lamp circuit | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Howard, Jon with the 1976 Midget (1275 in it). I was wiring the lights, the car had just been ...
A: All that is useless information. Any time you have an electrical problem you need to pick ONLY one ...
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| starter motor keeps going | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a triumph tr3a recently the starter motor would not disengage unless I used the battery kill ...
A: If the push button switch is ok as you say then the starter solenoid is bad or wired wrong. ...
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| 77 Midget brake circuit failure assem. leaking | 3/20/2009 |
Q: On my 77 Midget, brake fluid is leaking around the failure switch and draining the master cylinder. ...
A: Sometimes when the system is opened you may need to bleed the master cylinder itself at the lines ...
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| 1975 midget carb .strongberg' | 3/19/2009 |
Q: when trying to start the car. the carb is geting to much gas flooding plugs ,and going every where ...
A: If the carburetor is flooding and fuel is running out of the float vent tube you need to remove the ...
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| 1971 MG Midget (reverse) | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 1971 MG Midget. It will not engage into reverse, all other gears work. Where do i start? ...
A: First thing to do is with the engine not running, find neutral and move the lever over all the way ...
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| MGB- 68 | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Have a low oil pressure problem. Purchased car recently and never ran well,with SU's set to run ...
A: You can examine the valve for ware and it is very noticeable when it is badly worn. Also check it ...
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| 77 Midget brake circuit failure assem. leaking | 3/18/2009 |
Q: On my 77 Midget, brake fluid is leaking around the failure switch and draining the master cylinder. ...
A: As I remember they are just "O" rings and they are usually available from most of the British car ...
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| MGB- 68 | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Have a low oil pressure problem. Purchased car recently and never ran well,with SU's set to run ...
A: No! you can not rule out head gasket with coolant in the oil. The only combustion chamber test I ...
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| 1977 Midget | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I am working on this car and all the wires have been taken off and the distributor has no marks on ...
A: Remove all of the spark plugs and put the car in 4th gear with the hand brake off and role the car ...
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| Mg Midget gearbox problem | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 1969 MG Midget that jumps out of 2nd gear on a trailing throttle. All other ratios are good ...
A: There are several possible causes for this. The easiest and cheapest to repair is a shift lever can ...
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| mgb fuel pump | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Is there a mounting bracket for the fuel pump for a 78 MBG. I am replacing an after market with an ...
A: The original SU pump was mounted under the car in the front of the right hand side of the trunk and ...
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| Alternator Connections | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have replaced the alternator on my 76' MG Midget but I have no clue as to which prong is which. It ...
A: Matthew, I have no specs of the ohm readings on the pins of a Lucas nor a Bosch, the back cover is ...
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| engine smoke | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 1974 MG midget that smokes a puff when i start or when i start off from a light. I ...
A: Ryan, you are not making yourself clear. You said "The dip stick is reading half way with no great ...
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| engine smoke | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 1974 MG midget that smokes a puff when i start or when i start off from a light. I ...
A: Blue smoke when accelerating is a sign of a ring problem. However, other causes need to be ...
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| Alternator Connections | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have replaced the alternator on my 76' MG Midget but I have no clue as to which prong is which. It ...
A: Sorry Matthew, I have no idea what Bosch configuration was used, as Bosch was never installed on ...
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| engine smoke | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 1974 MG midget that smokes a puff when i start or when i start off from a light. I ...
A: I am guessing you mean it smokes from the tail pipe? The color of the smoke tells what it is. A ...
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| Alternator Connections | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have replaced the alternator on my 76' MG Midget but I have no clue as to which prong is which. It ...
A: Your car should have had a single three prong plastic plug on your harness and the plastic cover on ...
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| midget 1500 1st gear tranny noises | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My 76 midget makes rattling noises in 1st gear while moving with the clutch engaged or disengaged. I ...
A: Noise in 1st gear is not going to be cured by any kind of oil. The noise (if abnormal) is either ...
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| 1978 Midget Hard To Start | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 78 midget that is hard to start. It seems like it might loose the fuel prime. If it has ...
A: Tim, you may run out of money replacing parts until you hit what is making it hard to start so you ...
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| mgb electrical ground points | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 77B which I recently installed a new clutch and other parts while I had the engine out. Now ...
A: It does sound like a ground problem or a battery terminal problem and since you had the engine out ...
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| Clutch Bleed Valve | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 68 Austin Healey Sprite. I havent been able to locate it yet, but I seem to have a leak in ...
A: The bleeder is next to where the line connects to the slave cylinder. Some people just take the two ...
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| Freeze plugs | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My 1965 1098c.c. engine has some coolant seepage coming out of the three plugs on the distributor ...
A: It has been since the mid 70s since I had an 1100 engine out so I don't remember if there is one on ...
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| 72 MG Midget-won't start | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Howard, This is a follow up question from last week. The fuel line going into the fuel tank has a ...
A: Yes that is possible. I have never opened up a Midget tank but if you can only detect fuel at a ...
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| 72 MG Midget-won't start | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Howard, This is a follow up question from last week. The fuel line going into the fuel tank has a ...
A: You can not assume or guess at anything when an engine will not start. Starting fluid will ignite ...
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| MGB hasn't been driven for 10 years | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 1977 MGB that has been idled for about ten years now. Nothing was done to prepare it for ...
A: Any car that has been in storage for 10 years needs about the same things. Drain all of the gas ...
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| 1974 mgbgt | 2/24/2009 |
Q: haveing thuble car idels fine put it in first gear i give it gas i geta sound like a pinking only ...
A: Your description narrows the problem down to only one million things. So you need to narrow it down ...
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| clutch master cylinder | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I'm rebuilding the clutch slave and master cylinder on a 73 Midget. I had a slow leak at the slave ...
A: David, what do you mean "NO LUCK"??? No fluid ran out of the bleeder??? or what? When the master ...
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| clutch master cylinder | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I'm rebuilding the clutch slave and master cylinder on a 73 Midget. I had a slow leak at the slave ...
A: Fluid does not compress so if you can push the pedal down and there is no air in the system and the ...
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| 72' MG-Midget-engine will not start | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Howard, First I want to thank you for answering several questions last week regarding installation ...
A: To make a quick test as to it being a fuel problem just spray a little starter fluid into the intake ...
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| Oil Cap substance | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1976 MGB, engine runs smooth and steady, no visible issues. Replace SU carb with a weber. ...
A: I have Murphy and his law following me around so I can never toss a coin and guess at what is wrong ...
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| Oil Cap substance | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1976 MGB, engine runs smooth and steady, no visible issues. Replace SU carb with a weber. ...
A: Mike, in my opinion you have a water leak into the oil. This can be tested by draining the oil (dark ...
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| 75 MGB FUEL PUMP | 2/12/2009 |
Q: MY 75 MGB HAS THE CLICKING NOISE OF THE FUEL PUMP WHEN STARTING AND THEN GETS UGLY, LOUD AND FAST ...
A: No you do not have to remove the fuel tank to remove the pump. But first you must know what the fast ...
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| Fuel gauge | 2/10/2009 |
Q: My fuel gauge does not register full. I replaced the push on connector at the gas tank, the sending ...
A: When you had the sending unit out, did you connect up the wires and try to hand operate the float ...
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| Dashboard, 1968 MGB | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I am contemplating pulling the dashboard off of my car, for a myriad of reasons; electrical, gauge, ...
A: First get a wiring diagram of the car and be sure to disconnect the battery as there are some ...
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| 75 Midget Fuel Leak at Carburator | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am restoring a 75 midget. Last owner added a separate electric fuel pump switch and it was ...
A: The float needle and seat was not designed to have constant fuel pressure on it over night. You do ...
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| 78 MG Midget | 2/6/2009 |
Q: My son and I are rebuilding a 1978 MG Midget 1500 engine and we were told that you have to mark the ...
A: Sorry Dewayne, I never seen a slave cylinder with any more than ONE seal on a piston. All of the ...
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| steering rack lubing | 2/6/2009 |
Q: The manual states; apply the grease gun filled with oil(S.A.E 90 gear oil) to the nipple on the ...
A: Yes, it is wrong as chassis grease is too thick, especially in cold weather. It is suppose to be 90w ...
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| engine | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i have been doing work to restore my 1975 mg midget. i was confused when i was timing it nd timed it ...
A: If it is a US version car it is suppose to be 2deg. ATDC at 800 RPM unless the sticker under the ...
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| clutch master cylinder | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I'm rebuilding the clutch slave and master cylinder on a 73 Midget. I had a slow leak at the slave ...
A: Sometimes it is difficult to get all of the air out of the clutch system. First have the master ...
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| fuel gauge | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Filled up the car yesterday and fuel gauge shows the tank only half full. Is the gauge or the ...
A: If all the other gauges operate correctly, I would either drain the tank or run the car until it is ...
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| 78 MG Midget | 1/30/2009 |
Q: My son and I are rebuilding a 1978 MG Midget 1500 engine and we were told that you have to mark the ...
A: That is a good thing to do on any engine you tear down and intend to reuse the lifters and cam. Most ...
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| '79 MGB fuel pump/electrical problems | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a new SU fuel pump to replace the original that died. After installing the ...
A: Sometimes the SU pumps stick and you need to connect up a ground to the case and the hot wire and if ...
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| More ignition problems... | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I had wrote a question a few months ago about my 1976 MG Midget having a wiring problem. I figured ...
A: The color of the loose wires you tell me about are the normal wires for the ignition system. I ...
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| 1971 mgb | 1/29/2009 |
Q: so its been about two weeks since i started my mgb, and its been about 28 degrees at night but when ...
A: Everything is against you when it is very cold. Liquid gasoline does not burn, it is the fumes that ...
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| '76 MGB | 1/27/2009 |
Q: Hey Howard, First of all I would like to thank you for help in the past. Your advice has been rigth ...
A: You need to remove the gas cap and use compressed air to blow into the line. If 125 to 150 PSI don't ...
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| Midget mastercylinder. | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I'm nearing the completion of my midget restoration and have started to bleed the brakes only to ...
A: Mark, that is why when you push down the pedal with the bleeder open, you are suppose to close the ...
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| Midget mastercylinder. | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I'm nearing the completion of my midget restoration and have started to bleed the brakes only to ...
A: I don't understand your statement, "the piston won't retract unless it's allowed to draw air or ...
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| Mikuni (Solex) Hard Start when hot | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Howard, Stumbled onto this site but am glad I did. Hope you can help. My '70 B has had a Mikuni ...
A: The Bentley manual should cover the trans rebuild. Just be careful not to unload the sliding hub ...
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| Mikuni (Solex) Hard Start when hot | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Howard, Stumbled onto this site but am glad I did. Hope you can help. My '70 B has had a Mikuni ...
A: I don't know anything about the Solex but an engine that don't start hot is either too rich or too ...
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| 1979 MG Midget electronic ignition. No spark, | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I have recently been asked to fix a 1979 MG Midget with approx. 60k original miles on it the car ...
A: Your welcome Brad, the 79 Midget engine is a Triumph Spitfire engine and uses a mechanical fuel pump ...
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| MG Midget | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I am replacing the head gasket on my 1972 MG Midget 1275.I have followed the instructions in the ...
A: Yes, the head does stick to the block sometimes. Various methods are used by mechanics but don't ...
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| 1979 MG Midget electronic ignition. No spark, | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have recently been asked to fix a 1979 MG Midget with approx. 60k original miles on it the car ...
A: If you have the same voltage at the (+) and (-) side of the coil no matter where the reluctor is ...
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| 73 MGB | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I'm going to look at a 73 MGB Saturday that has supposedly been sitting ina shed for 25 years, "ran ...
A: That price is about normal for a restorable MGB and the 73 is usually prized over the 75 on cars for ...
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| 79 MGB distributer | 1/14/2009 |
Q: First, I would like to thank you for such a helpful website! Thanks a lot! Recently bought 79 MGB ...
A: You can't expect two different brands of distributors to be oriented the same, it just will not ...
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| 1978 MG Midget Gearbox Overhaul | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have figured out most of the disassembly sequesnce for this gearbox but in order to remove the ...
A: It is easier to first remove the clip at the center main bearing and remove the bearing spacer and ...
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| v8 roadster | 1/9/2009 |
Q: was the MGB roadster ever built with a V8 from factory ?
A: There were some MGBs produced with the 215 Rover/Buick/Olds engines. A man named Ken Costello made ...
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| 1973 MGB purchase | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have the chance to purchase a 1973 MGB convertible in very good condition, asking price $4500. I ...
A: Keep in mind that you are considering purchasing a 36 year old car in "good condition" as you call ...
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| wiper motor | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 1974 MG Midget. It has a 2-speed & all its functions work fine but it runs very slowly. ...
A: If the wipers run too slow first make sure you are not operating them on a dry windshield as even ...
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| 1977 Midget Center Console Removal | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Happy New Year Howard. I have asked you about this before,but I don't think I phrased my question ...
A: Wow! Bill, I'm impressed, that is show car class. They didn't look that good when they were new. I ...
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| carburetor | 1/1/2009 |
Q: 1970 Midget, I took one carburetor off, turned it upside down and the needle fell out hit the floor ...
A: You mean you dropped the piston out of the top pot and bent the needle? You can purchase needles ...
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| Midget 1500 rough running & starting when cold | 12/31/2008 |
Q: Howard, I have been driving a 76 Midget 1500 with no problems. Recently she has had trouble ...
A: Your symptoms only narrow the problem down to several hundred possible things so you must do some ...
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| fuel gauge | 12/31/2008 |
Q: MGB GT 1969 new sender fitted but gauge still not reading. Seem to remember touching sender wire to ...
A: A rough preliminary test is to remove the power wire (Green w/black stripe)off of the sending unit ...
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| alternator problems | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I had requested help on my ignition light backfeeding the coil preventing the car from turning off ...
A: 14.8 is a little high but it may be ok as long as it does not boil all the water out of the battery ...
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| engine not turning | 12/29/2008 |
Q: i am restoring a 1975 mg midget. i fixed the ignition so that the engine would turn over with the ...
A: You need to confirm that the engine is not locked up by turning it over manually. If it turns over ...
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| alternator problems | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I had requested help on my ignition light backfeeding the coil preventing the car from turning off ...
A: No, Lucas made the changes in the number of wires and they are exchangeable and work just fine. You ...
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| 74 midget rear brakes | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I rebuilt the rear brakes on my car but the right rear locks up violently when the hand brake is ...
A: You must have done something different on that side so to see just take the drums off both sides and ...
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| MGB No Spark | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1977MGB for my Son and I cant get any Sparks. The Coil is good, The last owner replaced the ...
A: Marcello, Most electric ignition systems tell you to use a non metallic feeler gauge. If you have ...
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| Running rough & backfiring | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Working on 1977 MGB (car A), all original I think?? Backfiring & spitting back in carb. & running ...
A: That all sounds good except it is responding backwards. A rich conditions usually gives you a ...
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| Running rough & backfiring | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Working on 1977 MGB (car A), all original I think?? Backfiring & spitting back in carb. & running ...
A: You need to start from scratch and even though valves were set and head rebuilt you need to do the ...
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| My 76 Midget's Ignition problem...It's killing me! | 12/21/2008 |
Q: There was a lot of loose wires running around under the hood of my 1976 MG Midget, so I decided to ...
A: The "Amp plug" is most likely the "Amplifier plug" (three wire) that connected the wiring to the ...
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| mgb transmission | 12/19/2008 |
Q: what changes do i have to make to install 1980 mgb trans. into 1967 mgb ANSWER: Hi Ray, I put a ...
A: All my info shows that the early style starter and body style (floor area and tunnel) were up to and ...
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| IGNITION / RUNNING LIGHTS | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 78-B. WHEN I TURN THE KEY THE DASH AND RUNNING LIGHTS TURN ON. WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF, THE ...
A: That's good as it is easier to find when the problem is consistent. Since the lights are on when ...
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| IGNITION / RUNNING LIGHTS | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 78-B. WHEN I TURN THE KEY THE DASH AND RUNNING LIGHTS TURN ON. WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF, THE ...
A: Your symptoms are useless information other than you have an electrical problem so you need a few ...
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| MGB No Spark | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 1977MGB for my Son and I cant get any Sparks. The Coil is good, The last owner replaced the ...
A: If the coil is powered and the electronic ignition is powered and grounded and the air gap is about ...
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| New engine | 12/16/2008 |
Q: i have a 1975 mg midget. the bodys in good shape as well as the ignition and emmisions. the only ...
A: Do you mean that the starter doesn't work or the engine is locked up? Put it in 4th gear, brake off, ...
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| New engine | 12/15/2008 |
Q: i have a 1975 mg midget. the bodys in good shape as well as the ignition and emmisions. the only ...
A: What is wrong with your engine that it can't be rebuilt? All of the parts are available and most any ...
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| hot coil | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I saw your comment about a hot coil and the need for a ballast resistor. I'm trying to track down ...
A: If you have a capacitor it was put on the car either by a previous owner or a dealer, probably as a ...
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| wont start | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Have 1275 mg engine it wont start have just put in a electronic DISTRIBUTOR I lost the timming so ...
A: The 1275 Austin engine can have either the front cylinder called #1 but I always call the front ...
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| Ignition | 12/7/2008 |
Q: The engine won't turn off when the ignition key is turned off. Just replaced my alternator in my ...
A: However, you had said that the charge rate was at 14.5 v which is correct. Something is wrong if it ...
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| Ignition | 12/6/2008 |
Q: The engine won't turn off when the ignition key is turned off. Just replaced my alternator in my ...
A: Great, you fixed it. No need to remove the bulb now, that was just a test to see if the exciter wire ...
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| Ignition | 12/5/2008 |
Q: The engine won't turn off when the ignition key is turned off. Just replaced my alternator in my ...
A: It could be that the wiring is backwards or even the problem could be in the alternator itself. I ...
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| MG Problem | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I accidentally jumped my MG TD (positive ground) with the jumper cables backwards. I got the car ...
A: That is possible or you just damaged some wiring. You can test the generator to see if it was ...
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| firing order | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 1977 MG Midget. Can you tell me the firing order and is there a picture that shows the ...
A: The firing order is 1342 as it is on all inline four cylinder car engines. As far as where #1 is in ...
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| slave cylinder and hydraulic lines | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I finally got the engine on my 74 Midget to run and run well. My wife admitted that she doubted ...
A: It does sound like it is time to purchase a slave cylinder. As for the flex line stuck in the old ...
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| Lucas C40 generator | 11/28/2008 |
Q: Howard, I recently removed a Lucas C40 generator from a 1961 Metropolitan. It was making a ...
A: It would pay you to have the armature tested on a growler at a generator / alternator repair shop ...
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| 1976 mgb speedometer cable noise | 11/27/2008 |
Q: Is it advisable to grease the speedometer cable? It sounds like the cable is dry when I start ...
A: Remove the thumb nut at the back of the speedometer and you can just pull the inner cable out all ...
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| MGB GT Power Loss & interior steam | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1969 B and am very new to the British car world. Car ran flawlessly for 6 months then I ...
A: The steam out of the defroster vents is coming from a leaking heater core. The heater core is in the ...
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| pcv system | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I own a 79MG Midget that I have put a Webber downdraft carb on and I was wanting to put a pcv system ...
A: I could not even guess at what PCV valve to use as that is dependent on the amount of crankcase ...
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| Spark plug gap theory questions | 11/26/2008 |
Q: in a couple of MGB books I own I read conflicting values on what my spark plug gap should be. I ...
A: Some of what you say is true. As the gap becomes wider and wider it is, it does take more voltage to ...
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| carbs or timing? | 11/25/2008 |
Q: i have a problem with my mg midget 1974 1275 no emission control,the car will not tick over under ...
A: Mike, if the jets are only two flats down I would say there is a problem either with the jets or ...
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| heater assembly | 11/25/2008 |
Q: My 77 midget, the heater assembly has been taken apart. I cant figure out how it goes back together. ...
A: I know what you are up against, however it has been 30 years since I worked on the 1500 Midget and ...
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| 1976 mgb speedometer cable noise | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Is it advisable to grease the speedometer cable? It sounds like the cable is dry when I start ...
A: Yes, it is advisable to lube the inner cable. That is the most cause I seen for cable failure. The ...
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| 78 MGB wiring for od switch | 11/25/2008 |
Q: the switch and wiring were removed from car when purchased. Seller claims OD works. Cannot find any ...
A: The manual on/off switch got it's power from the fuel pump circuit but you can power it from any ...
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| mgb dash wiring | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I am looking to replace main harness, wondering if I suld do the dash harness at same time, do they ...
A: If you are going as far as to replace a main harness it would pay you to put a dash harness in too ...
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| 1971 Turn Signal - Head Light Problem | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I replaced my broken handled turn signal switch assembly with another one. Unplugged the old one, ...
A: John, there is a turn signal flasher and a 4 way flasher too. But not two turn signal flashers. The ...
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| Positive side of the coil | 11/20/2008 |
Q: My renovation of the 74 Midget continues. First, thanks for all the help so far. You are a ...
A: Corey, you are wasting your time trying to ID wires by their voltage. It takes only a minute to ...
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| Wiper motor | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have just completed re-wiring the wiper on my MGB. My problem now is to get the wiper arms to park ...
A: There are 5 wires from the car to the wiper assembly so I would guess you are inside the wiper ...
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| 1972 MG | 11/19/2008 |
Q: We have a Mg that starts and shuts off if you move around the coil and wires it will lose spark then ...
A: If you have the original Opus/Lucas igniter it is a wonder it still works as they were sometimes ...
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| MG Midget 1500 intermittent spark at low revs | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1978 MG midget 1500 which will not spark consistently at low revs. The engine has been ...
A: I learned the hard way working in dealerships that you can not assume anything. So if your car had ...
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| FLASHERS, turn signals and break lights kaput | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Please let me know where to start- at the tail lights first and follow with meter or start at the ...
A: You can start from either end but first you need a wiring diagram. Most Lucas turn signals operate ...
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| 1971 Turn Signal - Head Light Problem | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I replaced my broken handled turn signal switch assembly with another one. Unplugged the old one, ...
A: You have some major problems with you wiring and should not connect your new switch up as it is in ...
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| solenoid | 11/18/2008 |
Q: my 1975 mg midget wouldnt spark so i brought out a test lamp and i found out that on the solenoid ...
A: David, different solenoids place the spades in different locations so "Top, Bottom, Right or left" ...
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| 1974 mg | 11/18/2008 |
Q: how much time would it take to swap the engines from two 1974 mg midgets from one to the other? also ...
A: That is a humorous question. I was able to put an engine and trans on the floor in 30 min in a ...
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| 73 MGB dies at idle | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My 73 MGB is dying at idle speed. It only stays running when choke is pulled or when accelerator is ...
A: Each time an MG came to me in the dealership with a running problem I had to not assume anything so ...
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| solenoid | 11/17/2008 |
Q: my 1975 mg midget wouldnt spark so i brought out a test lamp and i found out that on the solenoid ...
A: There are two large threaded posts on the solenoid and two small flat spade connectors or two small ...
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| Master Cylindre repair | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1979 MG Midget and I am restoring it. I purchased a Brake Master Cylinder ...
A: If you are referring to a white plastic ring just under the retaining clip that will not come out ...
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| timing. | 11/16/2008 |
Q: hey howard, i recently got my car to spark, next is timing the engine. i know NOTHING about timing ...
A: You need either a timing light or you can set the timing static using a 12v test light. First look ...
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| 1979 MG Midget | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My 1979 MG Midget will not start. Car shut down while driving and would not start. Checked fuel, it ...
A: Leo, the ign. light in the car has nothing to do with ignition, it is a charge light. The coil will ...
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| 1979 MG Midget | 11/15/2008 |
Q: My 1979 MG Midget will not start. Car shut down while driving and would not start. Checked fuel, it ...
A: I take it that you have replaced the electronic ignition with a pointed ignition? since the 79 ...
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| Clutch | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I had a mechanic replace my clutch with a Borg & Beck kit and also replaced the clutch cylinders ...
A: Unlikely installed wrong as if it were installed wrong it would not have went 400 miles, but ...
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| brake bleeding | 11/13/2008 |
Q: i am restoring a 75 mg midget. im almost done i am just working on the brakes. when i took the ...
A: You don't want to buy anything until you find out what is wrong. I take it that the brake pedal goes ...
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| Where can I find a repair shop? | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I don't know if this question is appropriate for this forum or not...My father just gave me his 1974 ...
A: I don't know anyone in the CT area but you should be able to locate a shop in your area by first ...
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| carbs or timing? | 11/13/2008 |
Q: i have a problem with my mg midget 1974 1275 no emission control,the car will not tick over under ...
A: Very good Mike, you are sharp. To put a final finish on the carbs if you are sure the butterflies ...
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| wiring/ no spark | 11/11/2008 |
Q: i have a 1975 mg midget. it was stored under a tarp in the woods for a while. the engine turns over, ...
A: Not at this point as you don't have enough info to condemn the wiring yet. The minimum tools you ...
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| 1975 Midget fuel pump | 11/11/2008 |
Q: '75 Midget won't start. I removed fuel line from carb. and noted no fuel going to carb. Replaced ...
A: David, think of this as you are in the Army and I am your drill instructor. When installing any cam ...
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| Flaky MGB ignition | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My '76 MGB is having an ignition problem. When I start it, it runs for a few minutes and dies. ...
A: The coil or condenser are the most suspect with your symptoms. First test the coil to see that it is ...
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| 65 MGB Clutch | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Howard, thanks for taking the time to answer a question. I have a 65 MGB that has sat for 20 years. ...
A: When you say the clutch does not work, I am guessing you mean it will not release. The pedal should ...
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| 1975 Midget fuel pump | 11/10/2008 |
Q: '75 Midget won't start. I removed fuel line from carb. and noted no fuel going to carb. Replaced ...
A: Two things you need to look at. One is you have to be careful when installing the pump to slide the ...
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| mgb transmission | 11/9/2008 |
Q: what changes do i have to make to install 1980 mgb trans. into 1967 mgb
A: I put a late model trans in a 66 once (same as a 67) and I would never try another as I had to cut ...
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| How to manually turn motor on 1976 MG Midget 1500cc | 11/9/2008 |
Q: How do you manually turn the motor of a 1976 MG Midget 1500cc? I have read that I should use a ...
A: Another method of turning the engine over manually is to put the car in 4th gear with the brake off ...
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| 1973 MG Midget-1275 | 11/9/2008 |
Q: We have put a lot of money into this car that we purchased 1 year ago. New clutch,head ...
A: That puzzles me too. I have not run into that before but I can tell you how I would go about ...
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| MG Midget Transmission | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I own a 1971 MG Midget, I have properly bled out the slave cylinder (which is new) the car is still ...
A: The clutch master cylinder pumps the fluid and pressure to make the slave cylinder move the clutch ...
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| Co emission | 11/6/2008 |
Q: can a bad oxygen sensor cause the engine to run to rich there fore making my car have to much Co?
A: Yes, it is possible but there has to be an over rich mixture to start with because the 0 2 sensor is ...
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| carbs or timing? | 11/6/2008 |
Q: i have a problem with my mg midget 1974 1275 no emission control,the car will not tick over under ...
A: I found from working in MG dealerships that when you have a problem with the way an engine runs you ...
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| Removing Bonnet | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I am going to remove the Bonnet on my MG Midget to install some heat material that needs to be glued ...
A: It is best to mark around the washers with a fine point marking pen, this way you don't have so much ...
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| headlights 69 mgb | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Headlight low and high beams will not turn on, Parking light do work, switch works, everything else ...
A: Use your test light to check for output power with the lights turned on at the blue w/white and the ...
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| How to manually turn motor on 1976 MG Midget 1500cc | 11/3/2008 |
Q: How do you manually turn the motor of a 1976 MG Midget 1500cc? I have read that I should use a ...
A: With the plugs out, the crank should be easy to rotate. Just put a socket on the crankshaft bolt and ...
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| 1972 MGB | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Greetings, I have a 1972 MGB with an overdrive transmission. Recently the speedometer quit working. ...
A: Check the the angle drive on the overdrive to see if it is rotating. This is a common failed item. ...
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| gear reduction starter | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have installed a new gear reduction starter in a 75 mgb. It starts and as soon as I let the key ...
A: Your car is wired as a 76 not a 75 and the extra wire is a bypass of a resistor that powers the 6v ...
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| 1973 MG Midget | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I do not like the carbs on this car. I would like to use something else that would be easier to ...
A: There are other carbs and shock systems available from some of the parts distributors like Moss ...
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| 1974 MGB GT Fuel/AIr Mixture at Higher RPM | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I took my 74 MGB GT out for a "longer" run today. It was rebuilt, and a pair of HS6 were installed ...
A: If the butterflies are in sync at idle, they are in sync at all RPM. If you adjusted the jets like ...
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| vacum hose- power brake booster | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I took my 1976 MGB apart about 10 years ago. I am now trying to remember how to put it back ...
A: The one-way valve is usually screwed into the back of the booster and has about a half inch hose on ...
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| ever running fuel pump | 11/1/2008 |
Q: thanx for advice on my electrics in the summer , all sorted now, major restoration of my 68 tourer ...
A: If it were flooding it would be running very rough at low RPM and blowing a lot of black smoke out ...
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| ever running fuel pump | 10/31/2008 |
Q: thanx for advice on my electrics in the summer , all sorted now, major restoration of my 68 tourer ...
A: If it is an SU pump and it is built correctly it will click fast until the carbs are full, then it ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i purchased the carb. second hand so i do not have the intstructions. here is a link to the carb. ...
A: David, that may get the engine started but that is NOT going to solve all of the problems that will ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have all the lights working on my car except the brake lights don't work. Where do i begin? ...
A: I always start at the load (light bulb) on a light failure, but on a brake light failure you can ...
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| carb | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i would like to replace my original carb with a weber.....how do i start? 1973 mg midget what is the ...
A: That depends on what the function of any ports on the Weber. You need to know what each port on the ...
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| rough running mg midget at high speeds | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I am in the process of restoring a 1979 mg midget, Have added the following, weber carb, ...
A: Running rough at high speeds narrows the problem down to only a thousand possible things. You will ...
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| the diagram you sent me | 10/22/2008 |
Q: hey thank you, but it was REALLY blurrey i cant make it out. ANSWER: Go to my web site and copy the ...
A: Not at all if you wire it correctly. All you need on a pointed system (Kettering System) is a power ...
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| Ignition | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Mr.Fitzcharles, I am in the process of replacing ignition wires on a 77 Midget. I am replacing an ...
A: Tom, I told you to look on the net for this aftermarket system. I looked and the first one that ...
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| Ignition | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Mr.Fitzcharles, I am in the process of replacing ignition wires on a 77 Midget. I am replacing an ...
A: I can give you the Opus/Lucas wiring but I have never seen a CEI wiring diagram.Your best bet would ...
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| Key will not turn engine over | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Have purchased 1974 MGB that has been stored for 11 years. Engine will turn over by hand, but cannot ...
A: On the starter relay is a yellow w/pink tracer wire on "W-1" pin. This is the trigger for the relay ...
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| 1976 mgb directional | 10/21/2008 |
Q: Good morning Howard, I bought my wife a 1976 mgb and the right directional works until you step on ...
A: Even though they do not share anything on the power side, they do share a ground and that makes it ...
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| 1975 mg midget | 10/20/2008 |
Q: hey there howard, i am cureently restoring a 75 mg midget. the distributor was in bad shape so i ...
A: If the key was on and you had no power to the coil on the (+) post, it has nothing to do with the ...
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| clutch | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Howard, Thank you for your help on other issues. Sometimes I can find my answer by reading your past ...
A: A clutch arm will not bend itself over night so I would look at the clutch hydraulic system ...
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| 1975 mg midget | 10/20/2008 |
Q: hey there howard, i am cureently restoring a 75 mg midget. the distributor was in bad shape so i ...
A: It sounds like you got the wires correct but you need to do a couple of tests. First disconnect the ...
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| 1977 midget 1500 oil Filter | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Getting ready to do my first oil change on my 1500 1977 Midget ..quick question the oil filter by ...
A: The filter is a spin on filter and use the recommended filter in the store's application data. But ...
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| MGB Engine | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I have asked a question on here before about my MGB. I have a 1974 MGB, and when we looked up the ...
A: Sorry, I don't know anyone in AR. Your symptoms do not in any way indicate what is wrong. There is ...
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| 1979 mg | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Changed plugs cap but still wont start.need help.
A: All piston engines only require three items to run with conditions on each of the three. The three ...
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| coil | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Howard, i recently got an old 1975 mg midget. i have replaced the coil, condencer, spark plugs, ...
A: Turn the engine by hand until the points are open and check the gap. Should be .015", then turn the ...
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| bleeding clutch slave cylinder | 10/16/2008 |
Q: 1971 MG midget. How is the best way to bleed the clutch slave cylinder. Difficult to get to, can't ...
A: Place a pan under the slave cylinder and open the bleeder. You don't need a hose if it is difficult ...
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| MGB Patrs Availability | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I've acquired a 1976 MGB which hasn't been run for several years that I'd like to restore. Are parts ...
A: There are many available parts including a whole body. The ones I have dealt with and can recommend ...
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| coil | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Howard, i recently got an old 1975 mg midget. i have replaced the coil, condencer, spark plugs, ...
A: Jullion, the 75 Midget with the 1500 Spitfire engine had electronic ignition so what condenser did ...
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| carb | 10/15/2008 |
Q: i would like to replace my original carb with a weber.....how do i start? 1973 mg midget what is the ...
A: The vacuum hose should come from the base of the carburetor not the manifold. That should be ...
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| Evaporative Loss - Liquid Loss | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 72 MGB with the original Su Carbs still in place, recently I went to take her for a spin ...
A: Fuel in the canister can only come from two places, the vent for the fuel tank and the vent from the ...
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| 1979 mg midget carb problem | 10/14/2008 |
Q: The carb was recently rebuilt , runs good down the road, but does not hold idol,, any ideas
A: An engine that does not idle well can have hundreds of possible problems. When I get a car brought ...
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| MGBGT Kickdown cable replacement | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have a '71 MGBGT Auto (quite rare in the UK) which has a frayed kickdown cable. I have the new ...
A: The "B" with an automatic was rare here in the US too. I worked in several MG dealerships back then ...
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| Steering Shaking | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Howard, I own a 1965 MGB Roadster. I get quite a severe shaking through the steering wheel at about ...
A: Generally, if the wheel shakes in a circle motion, it is an out of balance front wheel/s, Unless it ...
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| New alternator | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have decided that I might go for a new alternator, a very reputable parts dealer in British Parts ...
A: The higher amp alternator will not hurt at all. Amperage is 100% dependent on load meaning that the ...
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| Brake lights | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 77 MGB, (just bought it). The brake lights, hazard lights, and radio have quit working. I ...
A: It is not enough to check a fuse. You need to test the wires on each end of a fuse. The fuse with ...
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| carbon release baring probs | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I recent finnished rubilding my 74 mgb, and after 1500 i still have one last problem, it has since ...
A: I have installed so many clutch packs and carbon bearings that I have lost count when working in ...
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| need to know | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I am going to look at a 1975 MG Midget, I am looking for a car thats sheep on gas and can travel up ...
A: While a Midget is good on fuel mileage, it is not a highway cruiser meaning it would not be a car ...
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| 72 midget negative tire camber | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Howard, I notice my front tires are wearing on the inside of the rim. How do I change the angle of ...
A: Did you actually measure negative camber? Or are you basing the tire ware on negative camber? There ...
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| Red Charge light | 10/9/2008 |
Q: When running the Midget and driving around all is charging well until the engine warms up to normal ...
A: When the light is on put a volt meter across the battery posts and read the voltage with the idle ...
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| brake pressure switch | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I'm losing all my brake fluid out the end of what I've determined to be the brake pressure switch. ...
A: You are probably talking about a pressure differential switch which is just a switch that tells you ...
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| Brake fluid. | 10/7/2008 |
Q: howard, i have a '75 mg midget and i got it CHEAP! its not in REAL bad shape. i went to bleed the ...
A: Instead of opening the bleeder valve at the caliper try opening the line fitting at the master ...
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| NO SPARK! | 10/7/2008 |
Q: i am the one who got a 1975 mg midget for 200 dollars and i had a spitfire distributor. i fixed the ...
A: Put the blade of the screwdriver in contact with both contacts of the points. That "shorts" out the ...
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| Missing timing marks | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am trying to set the timing on my 1975 Midget (1500) and can not locate any timing marks on the ...
A: There is just a notch in both edges of the pulley. The timing marks are the pointers on the timing ...
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| NO SPARK! | 10/6/2008 |
Q: i am the one who got a 1975 mg midget for 200 dollars and i had a spitfire distributor. i fixed the ...
A: Wesley, guessing which part may be bad is a waste of time, you need to test to find the problem. ...
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| Strange clutch issue | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I'm having a clutch problem different than any descriptions I've read, and hope you have some ideas. ...
A: You need to look at several things. Confirm that the pedal itself is not sticking, then the master ...
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| 1979 MGB | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Howard-I have a 79 MGB that I am having a problem with-it has a Weber 34 DGEC carb -it starts easy ...
A: I think you need to test exhaust back pressure. No more than 1.5 PSI is allowable. If you have a ...
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| 78 MGB GT | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have 78 MGB GT, everything works, except there is drain on the battery. Ignition light goes out ...
A: If you are getting 14.5 v at the battery at a fast idle then the charging system is working. We had ...
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| MG MIDGET 1973 | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Can you give me any tips on the best way to fit a new quarter glass window, I'm struggling to make ...
A: Mark, if you installed the new rubber seal in the outer frame so that it sits in place into its ...
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| spark | 10/4/2008 |
Q: 79 mg midget 1500 eng i got no fire, coil is new and its a elec dist what do i need to check ...
A: If you have some kind of aftermarket ignition system that has an external amplifier then you need to ...
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| 1976 MGB | 10/4/2008 |
Q: What should we use for transmission fluid in our 1976 MGB ? Please help we are lost.
A: For a long time we used engine oil in the earlier MGBs and it worked well, When BLM took over MG ...
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| MGB valve spring questions | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I own a 1968 MGB with the GF engine. The #7 valve had one broken valve cotter, one damaged valve ...
A: To see which is wrong do this, Install the valve in the head and the two cotters in the collar on ...
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| spark | 10/4/2008 |
Q: 79 mg midget 1500 eng i got no fire, coil is new and its a elec dist what do i need to check
A: The electronic ignition either works or it doesn't. When it fails even the man who designed it can't ...
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| 1980 mgb no turn signals or flashers | 10/3/2008 |
Q: Fitzcharles I have a 1980 MGB, all the lights work, however neither my flashers or turn signals ...
A: You need a wiring diagram to diagnose an electrical problem when any item does not work. With the ...
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| proper hookup of allison 700xr and what wires connect to which terminal on the coil | 10/3/2008 |
Q: i was given a mg midget. it is not running, but we are getting close. the wiring is a mass of ...
A: I can tell you about MGs but I have no experience with Allison so you would need to contact Allison ...
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| distributor | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i have a 1975 mg midget. i got it for 200 dollars and it sat under a tarp for 2 years. it has a 1974 ...
A: The 75 Midget has a Spitfire engine so yes, a Spitfire distributor should work. If you don't have ...
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| HIF44 SU mess | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I'm attempting to fault find a starting issue with my 79 B and I thought I would balance and tune ...
A: If you still have the car set up as it was originally the vacuum is not operative until the car is ...
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| 70MBG Acceleration Issue | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Have a serious bog down when acceleration off of idle. Original SU and Distributor. Replaced with ...
A: Yes, 22 deg just from centrifugal at 2200 RPM. Float level should be checked and run a test of the ...
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| 70MBG Acceleration Issue | 9/29/2008 |
Q: Have a serious bog down when acceleration off of idle. Original SU and Distributor. Replaced with ...
A: When I had a car that was not right no matter what the symptoms were, the first thing necessary was ...
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| MGB | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Can I safely tow a 77 MGB with the 4 wheels touching the ground [from an RV} thanx
A: If you tow any MG very far you either need to overfill the transmission with oil or remove the ...
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| HIF44 SU mess | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I'm attempting to fault find a starting issue with my 79 B and I thought I would balance and tune ...
A: Flat black soot on either the front two or rear two plugs is an indication you did not adjust that ...
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| HIF44 SU mess | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I'm attempting to fault find a starting issue with my 79 B and I thought I would balance and tune ...
A: While in MG dealerships in the 60's and 70's I found it was 100% necessary to be sure everything ...
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| 1976 MGB Electrical | 9/26/2008 |
Q: On my 76 MGB with the ignition on, when I pull up on the emergency brake the starter engages the ...
A: I don't remember ever changing one of the diodes out, but looking at the diagram you should be able ...
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| 1962 Midget Starter Problem | 9/25/2008 |
Q: When ignition turned on and starter pulled only response is slight dimming of ignition warning light ...
A: A dragging starter is one that draws a lot of current but just barely turns the engine. It needs a ...
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| 1962 Midget Starter Problem | 9/25/2008 |
Q: When ignition turned on and starter pulled only response is slight dimming of ignition warning light ...
A: When the cables get warm, that is an indication of an excess amp draw. meaning something is using ...
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| fuel coming out of the char. canister | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a problem that recently arose while driving my 71 mgb. I noticed the smell of gas and when I ...
A: Yes, it is possible so you need to check fuel pressure. You should not see any over 3 PSI. I found ...
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| MG Midget wiring | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Just fixed my horn, added a second one and found that the reason it was not working was a bad ...
A: The horn circuit is a purple wire that has nothing to do with the ignition circuit unless it is ...
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| 1975 MGB Hard Starting Problems | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1975 MGB with SU carburetors. The car just will not start when it has been setting for a ...
A: It depends on which SU carbs you have. If the float chamber is mounted on the side of the carbs ...
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| 76 Midget backfire | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a '76 Midget that has a backfire whenever I shift between 2nd & 3rd and 3rd & 4th. This only ...
A: Many things can cause a backfire between shifts. First and most likely is a leak in the exhaust ...
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| 1975 MGB Won't start | 9/22/2008 |
Q: After charging the battery it started but with many attempts that smelt like flooding. I drove it ...
A: When you say "it just would not turn over like fuel is not getting to where it needs to go" You will ...
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| 1977 MGB electrical ignition problem | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I'm having a great time with my 77 MGB that I recently purchased, however, I have an inconsistent ...
A: You need to do some testing and it must be done in the failed mode. Take a 12v test light or volt ...
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| clutch pedal has no tension | 9/21/2008 |
Q: Howard, I backed my car out yesterday and once I took it out of reverse, I couldn't get the shift ...
A: John, when you have a clutch hydraulic problem you need to rebuild both the master cylinder and the ...
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| 1980 mgb roadster | 9/21/2008 |
Q: My electric fans aren't working. I have checked the fuses and they are good. How do I check to make ...
A: Check the temp switch in the radiator for power with the key on and if you have power put a jumper ...
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| Car kills after first start | 9/20/2008 |
Q: After my 1972 midget has been sitting for a few days it is hard to start and after it starts the car ...
A: Your symptoms narrow the problem down to about a thousand things so you need to run tests to narrow ...
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| 1975 MGB Hard Starting Problems | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 1975 MGB with SU carburetors. The car just will not start when it has been setting for a ...
A: First is this a Euro car or a US car that has been converted back to SUs? If it runs good warm but ...
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| Brake Fluid | 9/19/2008 |
Q: In several of your answers, you have been emphatic about no DOT 3 fluid, and to only use DOT 4. ...
A: Many aftermarket shop manuals claim you can use DOT 3 but I know from experience that DOT 3 fluid ...
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| 1979 Midget | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a first gear synchronizer failure. The other gears work as they should and I want to repair ...
A: The hub assembly is not usually damaged when a syncro goes out. The only reason a hub assembly would ...
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| 77 mg midget | 9/19/2008 |
Q: 77 midget will not shift into reverse. All other gears work fine. When you lift the shifter up and ...
A: Joe, you might try removing the shift tower cover and the shift lever to see if there is a problem ...
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| 77 mg midget | 9/19/2008 |
Q: 77 midget will not shift into reverse. All other gears work fine. When you lift the shifter up and ...
A: Are you lifting and then move to the right before you push forward? Move all the way to the right in ...
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| 1970 MG Midget........Electrical | 9/18/2008 |
Q: The running lights are not all working. The right rear does work, and the other three bulbs have ...
A: I thought I answered this one once but maybe it didn't go through, If the rear works then the power ...
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| MGB 77 Dash illummination lamps are too dim | 9/18/2008 |
Q: My dash lights are very dim even I adjust the dimmer controller to maximum. Is this normal for 1977 ...
A: Unless the dimmer switch is bad, the only thing you can do is get higher wattage bulbs. There is no ...
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| stuck between gears? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: i have a 66 midget (actually an A-H Sprite) that i think might be stuck between gears ... engine ...
A: To test it, try to shift into gear when the engine is off. If you can, and it grinds when the engine ...
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| Ignition coils | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1977 MGB with a Petronicx Ignitor electronic ignition system.I'm currently using the Lucas ...
A: I don't know what Petronics is talking about. The car used a 1.5 ohm coil because there is a ...
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| 1970 MG Midget........Electrical | 9/17/2008 |
Q: The running lights are not all working. The right rear does work, and the other three bulbs have ...
A: You need a 12v test light and a wiring diagram to test circuits. If one is on and the others have ...
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| MG Midget M III 1968 engine no GSE1106 120872 (AD)- what type ? | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I’m the proud owner of an 1968 MG Midget M III - i have a challenge identifying the engine ...
A: According to my info the 68 Midget MK III should have a "12CD" prefix on the engine number and is a ...
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| Do I actually own a 75 MG Midget? | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a Midget and the title indicates that it is a 1975, but the bumpers are chrome and ...
A: Chassis number should tell, 72 = GAN-5-105501 to 123730 73 = GAN-5-123731 to 138800 74 = ...
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| MGA 1500 firing order diagram | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a diagram of the firing order for a MGA 1500 that i am restoring Thanks Demo ...
A: Demo, if you mean the position in the cap, that depends on how it was set up the last time it had ...
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| 1977 MGB Fuel Issue? | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Just bought a 77 B that had been secured in a storage building since 1991. The usually nickel and ...
A: You need to see which has been lost, fuel or fire at the time of failure. Compression will not come ...
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| Do I actually own a 75 MG Midget? | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a Midget and the title indicates that it is a 1975, but the bumpers are chrome and ...
A: The 75 Midget had a 1500 Spitfire engine and the prefix of the engine number is "FP" and the prefix ...
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| Spark yellow | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My 1977 MGB idle ok, rev up ok when park. But when I shift to first and second gear, it wants to ...
A: The information is useful to readers that may experience the same problem. Even though we were able ...
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| new carborator | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I have a "76 MGB that has been sitting for about 15 yrs. I have flushed the old oil out an couple ...
A: that is often a problem when you purchase an intake from one company and an exhaust from another. ...
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| Dead Battery | 9/12/2008 |
Q: How would you solve a problem with the battery (new battery) in my 1980 'B' going dead overnight?
A: If a new battery is going dead over night you need to do a simple test. Charge the battery back up ...
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| 78 Midget-Both Front Wheel Brakes Frozen | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Just completed replacing the Clutch Master and Slave cylinders took the car for a ride (5 miles) and ...
A: If you have the master cylinder off of the car and the two front wheels are still locked up you need ...
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| engine uprades | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I'm looking to rebuild my 1980 B engine and was wondering what upgrades can be done to increase ...
A: The "B" gearbox with an overdrive unit is a very good unit and as long as it is installed correctly, ...
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| fuel pump on 76 Midget | 9/12/2008 |
Q: In following up to the fuel pump question and response...I was asking abut replacing the coil ...
A: Mike, you have a misconception about a fuel pump and choke. They have nothing to do with each other. ...
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| Spark yellow | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My 1977 MGB idle ok, rev up ok when park. But when I shift to first and second gear, it wants to ...
A: Yung, if the engine revs ok and idles ok and the plugs are black, you need to address the fuel ...
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| fuel pump, 76 Midget | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I was not getting any power to a new fuel pump..traced the wire to the coil where I cleaned up the ...
A: Michael, why do you want to replace the coil when the engine dies? There are hundreds of parts that ...
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| No power to fuel pump | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Ok, heres the situation. 1977 MGB, I totaled it back in 1994 and it sat in storage rusting away ...
A: If you are not getting power to the inertia switch you just need to use a test light and trace the ...
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| 1979 MGB, engine overheating | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 1979 MGB. The engine is overheating after driving 30 min in traffic. The fan works ...
A: I thought I answered this but it must not have went through so here it is. Whenever a car came to ...
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| Ignition coil problem? | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am working on a 1977 MGB. I have had problem with the starter. Then I found I have a bad battery ...
A: Your test of Yellow spark is an indication of a weak spark (unless it was looked at in bright ...
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| MGB 1979 fuel pump orientation | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I replaced a tired fuel pump with a new SU after-market type. I have replaced the rubber feeder ...
A: I would look at the travel of the rear end because even the lowest quality hose you could find ...
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| Stuck oil pump and distributor | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I own a 1968 MGB. The engine is currently pulled, and is at the machine shop. It is an 18 GF, high ...
A: It is not uncommon for the distributor to corrode to the sleeve it is in and for the sleeve to rust ...
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| MGB 1979 modification timing issues | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have 1979 MGB that a previous owner removed pollution controls and installed new cams, valves and ...
A: I never seen any formula to take a cam degrees and come up with an ignition timing. I don't think ...
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| key stuck in the ignition | 9/9/2008 |
Q: 77 MGB--How do I get a key stuck in the ignition out? -It won't move forward or backward and and ...
A: You may try removing the whole unit from the steering column by using a small chisel and hammer to ...
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| 78 MGBT: Directional Indicator Lights | 9/9/2008 |
Q: In the last year it has developed a fault with the lighting. On main light beam (flashed or ...
A: I tried for a long time working in shops to diagnosis by logic. As with most mechanics back then I ...
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| Ignition coil problem? | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I am working on a 1977 MGB. I have had problem with the starter. Then I found I have a bad battery ...
A: I would have to write a book on all your questions so I can only cover one at a time. First warm ...
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| 76 MGB Seat back adjustments | 9/8/2008 |
Q: The seatback adjustment levers on the "inboard" side of the seats do not allow the seat back to be ...
A: This is the long flat lever? The only thing you can do is take the seat back out of the car as I ...
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| 1976 Midget 1500 starting issues | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 76 Midget 1500 that has started and run fine for the last year. Recently it took a few ...
A: Other than melt your wrench and make the nut ugly that you were trying to tighten, you may not have ...
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| L-joint for speedometer cable | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure what exactly to call this part, but the L-Joint for my speedometer cable that comes out ...
A: That angle drive does not come apart for repairs and even if you got it apart no one has any parts ...
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| 68 MGB w/ Weber | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Howard, Bought a "B" on Ebay and lo and behold low oil pressure. Car is solid and is my 7th ...
A: If you smelled gas in the oil and noted the oil was thin, the oil and filter change should have ...
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| 74 mg midget brake bleeding | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am all but done but can not get this thing off the jacks until I get this brake issue solved. I ...
A: When you replace everything and have a soft pedal. You need to try this, Remove the new front pads ...
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| engine cut out | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Back again with another problem that just started. Reguarding my 1977 MGB Roadster. Driving down the ...
A: The box was a plastic box about 6 in x 4 x 2 and the LEDs were 12v and I used 3 Red LEDs and 4 green ...
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| engine cut out | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Back again with another problem that just started. Reguarding my 1977 MGB Roadster. Driving down the ...
A: Even though you have checked and done several things there are a thousand possible things that can ...
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| 1976 Midget | 9/4/2008 |
Q: We recently purchased a 1976 Midget. We had the carb rebuilt and replaced the starter. We were ...
A: The US version 1975 1500 ran on Regular fuel but the 1976 1500 was designed to use Premium fuel. The ...
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| 1976 MGB dies under load | 9/3/2008 |
Q: My 1976 MGB starts fine, idles fine, revs fine. It has progressed to the point where when I drive ...
A: It is expensive to find a problem by replacing parts until you happened to hit what is wrong. The ...
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| MGB starting | 9/3/2008 |
Q: When I did start my MGB 1980 for the last 8 years I would turn the key and there was a ticking sound ...
A: The ticking sound was probably the fuel pump and when you don't hear it then it is not running. Do ...
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| Dead batteries | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Every other year I have to replace both 6 volt batteries on my MGB. They seem to drain themselves ...
A: If the batteries are running down you need to do two simple tests. First put a volt meter across the ...
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| Carb Tuning | 9/2/2008 |
Q: It's Jon with the 1976 Midget (1275 in it). I took the car on an extended trip today--about 30kms. ...
A: What lever are you talking about pushing in? A miss fire under load narrows the problem down to a ...
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| battery issues | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My 1978 MGB keeps killing batteries. I have replaced the battery three times in the past six months ...
A: You can check the car easy enough. Just put a volt meter across the posts of the battery after it is ...
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| 1975 Midget Ignition Switch, Starter Solenoid and Oil Pressure | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Howard, Thank you for replying to my question 8/18/08. I have finally had a chance to try your ...
A: Keith, 1. Yes 2. Probably means the two small wires were reversed. 3. The small harness from the ...
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| Fuel | 8/31/2008 |
Q: its Jon with the 1976 Midget (1275 in it). I replaced the jets--they now can be adjusted. I just ...
A: Jon, Three flats, not three turns. six flats = one turn. Yes, if you had the carbs so far out of ...
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| Fuel | 8/31/2008 |
Q: its Jon with the 1976 Midget (1275 in it). I replaced the jets--they now can be adjusted. I just ...
A: The pin is on the side of the carb and you lift the pin ALL the way up. This lifts the piston inside ...
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| Fuel | 8/31/2008 |
Q: its Jon with the 1976 Midget (1275 in it). I replaced the jets--they now can be adjusted. I just ...
A: Rich can not cause a backfire. When you say "backfire" do you mean a backfire out the exhaust or are ...
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| Speedometer Stopped working | 8/30/2008 |
Q: Howard, it has been a while. This is the 1975 MGB we were working on trying to figure out why the ...
A: The angle drive on the trans is a common failed item and just unscrew it from the trans and check to ...
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| MG Midget Electrical | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My brake check light on the dash doesn't come on. Is there a quick way to test if it's the bulb? or ...
A: Yes, take it out and test it on a battery. If the bulb is good you need to look at your wiring ...
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| Continuous blown fuse 1970 MGB | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Just replaced theclutch and hydraulics im my B.Now am blowing fuse controlling directionals ,backup ...
A: When you have several items failed and they all are powered by one fuse, you need to remove all of ...
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| Vacuum advance | 8/27/2008 |
Q: Good morning, I suspect the vacuum advance is not working on a '80 MGB with a Weber conversion. The ...
A: You need a hand operated vacuum pump called a MityVac or any vacuum pump with a gauge on it. Just ...
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| '76 ignition problem | 8/26/2008 |
Q: a friend has an 76 mg u.s. version. someone installed a Mallory duel point ign. system. we are ...
A: The US version MG with a 110 (1.8 liter) engine is the MGB. which is a four cylinder engine. As all ...
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| headlight | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1976 MGB. Sitting in the car, the right low beam head light is out, but the high beam ...
A: You need to pull the bulb out to test it or replace it. The chrome rim is snapped on at the bottom ...
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| MGB Fuse line | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1980 MGB and all electrical operations serviced by the the number 5 fuse line (turn ...
A: The power for that fuse should be from the ignition switch. (it may also have a ignition relay) ...
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| 1977 MGB temperature gauge | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have a recently purchased 1977 MGB. The Temperature gauge does not work. The alternator was ...
A: The temp gauge is powered by a voltage stabilizer to drop the 12v down to about 10v but the method ...
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| checking for oil pressure | 8/25/2008 |
Q: i have a spitfire 1500 engine in a 1975 mg midget. i have had the head work done, valves and ...
A: Jim, Even though you should loose oil pressure with the head off it should pump oil all over the ...
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| 1974 Mg Midget | 8/25/2008 |
Q: How to remove a camshaft locator plate on a 1974 MG Midget ANSWER: Hi Roger, You have to remove the ...
A: Roger, The MG Midget cam does not have a spline on it. The only splined item is a small drive for ...
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| fuel filter | 8/25/2008 |
Q: how do I replace the fuel filter on an 80B? Is it as simple as crimping the lines, or do I have to ...
A: If you have a full tank of fuel you can get a flex fuel "line clamp off tool" from any tool truck, ...
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| MGB adjusting fuel mixture | 8/24/2008 |
Q: my question concerns adjusting the fuel mixture on a 1968 MGB with the dual HS4 SU carburetors. In ...
A: I know that most books tell you to adjust the carburetor that you lift the pin on. But I was taught ...
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| checking for oil pressure | 8/24/2008 |
Q: i have a spitfire 1500 engine in a 1975 mg midget. i have had the head work done, valves and ...
A: All 75 midgets had Triumph Spitfire engines in them. It is very important that you see oil pressure ...
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| carb | 8/24/2008 |
Q: We bought a 77 mg midget with a 150cd carb 91 cid it sat for 10 years so we put a new float in it ...
A: When any engine sits for 10 years you need to do several things. Change all fluids and adjust the ...
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| 1974 Mg Midget | 8/24/2008 |
Q: How to remove a camshaft locator plate on a 1974 MG Midget
A: You have to remove the timing cover, both sprockets and the chain. The plate is held to the block by ...
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| Fuel Gauge | 8/23/2008 |
Q: My fuel gauge has worked all along until I filled my tank up the other day. Also at the same time, ...
A: I am guessing you have some kind of MG and of an unknown year model. When all those items go out you ...
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| vapor,fuel,water hoses | 8/22/2008 |
Q: How long are unused rubber hoses are still good?
A: If you mean new hoses that have never been on a car they can last a lot longer then the ones on a ...
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| Clutch Bleeding | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Have replaced M/C, S/C and line, but cannot bleed the system on my 68 Midget (72 engine). I have ...
A: Glad to hear you got it fixed. As for the starter, check for power on the White w/red tracer wire ...
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| 74 MGB emission tuning | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I’m trying to get my 74 MGB to pass Boise’s emission testing… need to be < 6% CO and < 900 PPM Hydro ...
A: Sounds like you have a good handle on this. Sometimes there is a difference between the carbs due to ...
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| 1976 MGB Brake Lights | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Brake lights stopped functioning last Sat.- removed switch, cleaned thoroughly and reinstalled. ...
A: Connect either an ohm meter or a power wire and a test light so you can see when the switch opens ...
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| no spark | 8/20/2008 |
Q: was running perfectly,but had no brake lights...turned key on and found problem with brakes and ...
A: The 74 MGB should not have a resistor so any 12v coil should work ok. There may be some 12v coils ...
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| 74 MGB emission tuning | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I’m trying to get my 74 MGB to pass Boise’s emission testing… need to be < 6% CO and < 900 PPM Hydro ...
A: Jim, you are adjusting it backwards. When you lift the front carb pin, you are adjusting the rear ...
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| no spark | 8/20/2008 |
Q: was running perfectly,but had no brake lights...turned key on and found problem with brakes and ...
A: Yes, you could have damaged the coil if the points were closed when you left the key on. It would ...
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| turn signal problem | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 MG Midget with turn signals that are slow to respond. When they do begin to blink, as ...
A: I would first check the ground on the tail light assembly. Then if that is not the problem you need ...
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| 1979 MGB Ignition Light | 8/19/2008 |
Q: About a week ago after a 30 minute drive when I turned off my 1979 MGB the Ignition Light on the ...
A: The Ign. light is not anything to do with the ignition system, it is a charge light. To test the ...
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| 74 MGB emission tuning | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I’m trying to get my 74 MGB to pass Boise’s emission testing… need to be < 6% CO and < 900 PPM Hydro ...
A: Keep in mind that CO is mainly fuel mixture and HC is either mechanical or electrical but can raise ...
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| EGR light | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 75 Midget 1500 the EGR light came on and my rear tail and break lights are out. How do I ...
A: The EGR light is set by a counter under the hood on the speedometer cable at every 12,500 miles and ...
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| Seized Engine From Sitting!! Options? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Howard - I have a 68 MGB that I fear has a locked up seized engine from sitting, we can't get it to ...
A: Usually that is rust on the cylinder walls. If it is minor you may be able to just put a table spoon ...
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| 1975 mg midget 1500 clutch | 8/18/2008 |
Q: When we put car in gear it seems to grind. Is there an adjustment or what should I do??? Thank-you ...
A: Yes you can bleed like a brake system. Be sure you do not have any more than about a inch free play ...
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| Solenoid Problem? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 69 B that I recently did some minor surgery on. I had a meltdown on the brown wires ...
A: A solenoid does not know if you are supplying the voltage from a jumper battery or your battery so ...
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| MGB carburator | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have had some carburator work done on my 77 mgb and it was runnning. The car had sat for several ...
A: There is not much in a Stromberg carburetor so you can remove it and open it up. Under the top cover ...
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| mgb ignition coil | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I want to change the coil in my 1976 mgb. I am a little confused by my repair manual showing that a ...
A: All 6v coils must be used with a resistor wire (like installed on the car) or use a ballast ...
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| MGB carburator | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I have had some carburator work done on my 77 mgb and it was runnning. The car had sat for several ...
A: There is no reason to replace a carburetor unless you have hit it with a hammer. Mechanics had a ...
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| Starter will not turn when key is turned to on position. | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I am just finishing up a ground up resort on a 1975 Midget. I have put power to the system and have ...
A: The starter solenoid has two large posts and two small flat spade connectors. The two small flat ...
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| 1975 mg midget 1500 clutch | 8/16/2008 |
Q: When we put car in gear it seems to grind. Is there an adjustment or what should I do??? Thank-you ...
A: First confirm that the idle is below 1000 RPM and second depress the clutch pedal all the way to the ...
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| battery hooked up wrong | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1979 MG Midget. The wiring was bad (someone used household electrical cords ...
A: There is no way I can tell you how far you can drive the car as is. I can say that a car with an ...
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| 68 MGB Starting and Slave Cylinder Issues | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Howard - Hello, once again! Questions below are regarding my 1968 MGB. Thanks for you answer on how ...
A: I don't remember ever measuring the distance traveled by slave cylinder piston but I do believe it ...
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| MG Midget Valve adjustment | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I´ve just adjusted the valves on my MG Midget. I used a .012 feeler gauge like described in the ...
A: Thomas, there should be a port on the right side of the engine close to the back where they put the ...
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| MG Midget Valve adjustment | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I´ve just adjusted the valves on my MG Midget. I used a .012 feeler gauge like described in the ...
A: As I remember it was an oil differential pressure light that lit up when there was too much ...
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| 77 Midget Steering wheel removal | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am trying to remove the stock wheel and hub on my 77 midget, I have the nut removed, using a 4" ...
A: The steering wheel hub is splined with a small tapered seat at the bottom. Sometimes the spline is ...
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| wiring problems | 8/12/2008 |
Q: undergoing total restoration of 1968 mgb tourer, i'm at wiring stage with new loom , i've connected ...
A: You have all the tools (test light and wiring diagram) all you need to do is pick ONLY one of the ...
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| MGB Starting and restarting Battery issues | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Please excuse if these problems are not connected -I just wanted to give you as much info as ...
A: Lance, you will drive yourself crazy trying to track down all those issues at once and throwing ...
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| that new mg | 8/11/2008 |
Q: Now I seem to have an ignition issue on my early 1978 mgb. The distributor is an electronic, ...
A: Not much you can do with most aftermarket electric ignition systems. If you test the coil and check ...
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| MGB differential noise | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have a huming noise in the rear of my 74 MGB and I can't tell where it is coming from. I raised ...
A: A noise from the rear end is sometimes hard to ID as the unit body construction of the MGB can ...
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| 1975 miget | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have changed the coil & plug wireing and still get a wimpy red arc out of the coil wire, barely ...
A: It is unlikely you still have the Lucas/Opus ignition system in the car as most failed while still ...
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| MGB Starting | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Battery is topped off. Red idiot light "on." Ignition switch to start - no starter, loud clunk in ...
A: Joe, yes, you need to raise the car to change the starter and to first check the cable connections ...
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| MGB side window | 8/10/2008 |
Q: the left window on my 68 MGB is very difficult to raise/lower, particularly when the window is near ...
A: You need to also lube the window channels front and back. Also if that does not correct it you will ...
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| 75 mgb hard to start when engine hot | 8/10/2008 |
Q: followed your suggestions and found: compression normal and uniform, fire is strong, fuel pressure ...
A: Steve, the float chamber vent pipe is suppose to go to the charcoal canister to vent fuel vapor to ...
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| MGB Starting | 8/9/2008 |
Q: Battery is topped off. Red idiot light "on." Ignition switch to start - no starter, loud clunk in ...
A: It sounds like you have a bad cable connection either on the positive side or the ground side so ...
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| Rover won't start when engine is hot. | 8/9/2008 |
Q: Howard. I'd be very grateful for some advice. Several years ago, I bought from a UK garage a Rover ...
A: Sorry to hear you are having so much trouble finding the starting problem. I have been a mechanic ...
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| newly purchased MGB | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased my first MG. Wanted one for ever. 73 roadster. As far as I can tell everything ...
A: As with any newly purchased car you should change all oils and fluids so you know what you have and ...
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| 1979 mgb wiper switch assembly | 8/8/2008 |
Q: 1979 MGB wiper switch has four contacts and an internal spring. How does the spring fit into the ...
A: Sorry Ron, I did try to repair those switches when we were out of them but that was so many years ...
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| newly purchased MG | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased my first MG. Wanted one for ever. 73 roadster. As far as I can tell everything ...
A: Yes, it is a very broad question. Especially when you didn't tell me if it was a "B" or a "Midget". ...
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| Dot 3 or Dot 4 | 8/8/2008 |
Q: On a previous question you said to use only Dot 4. You helped me with my clutch problem and when I ...
A: The DOT 3 vs DOT 4 came from when England owned 90% of the natural rubber and used natural rubber in ...
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| mgb oil pressure | 8/7/2008 |
Q: just finished complete new rebuild on mgb started right up, sounded great, no oil pressure zero ...
A: If you run an MGB for more than several seconds with no oil pressure you will destroy the mains and ...
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| Carb tuning | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Howard, I am beginning to feel I know you after all these questions! Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 ...
A: With the lever detached the jet should move up and down freely. It must move freely because the ...
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| Buying Midget in storage | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We are looking at buying a 76 MG Midget that has been sitting in a garage for about four years, and ...
A: The 76 Midget has a 1500cc Triumph spitfire engine with one Stromberg carburetor. Yes the oil in the ...
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| Clutch Bleeding | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Have replaced M/C, S/C and line, but cannot bleed the system on my 68 Midget (72 engine). I have ...
A: Try this, with the master cylinder reservoir only half full use a pry bar and pry the lever on the ...
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| Carb tuning | 8/6/2008 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). I adjusted the timing, also did a valve lash on the ...
A: There should be a flat plate rod attached to the plastic part of the jet and it is supposed to be ...
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| 79 MGB Stromberg carb | 8/6/2008 |
Q: How hot should this carb be to the touch after engine warm up and 1/2 hour ride or so in 90 degree ...
A: Mark, I've never measured the temperature of a carburetor but I would guess they get almost as hot ...
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| gas tank | 8/6/2008 |
Q: i have a mg midget that's been sitting for 22 years....do i drop the gas tank and clean it out or is ...
A: If you have rust and sediment in the tank you can try to clean it yourself or send it out to a ...
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| Carb tuning | 8/6/2008 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). I adjusted the timing, also did a valve lash on the ...
A: Jon, The jet is the center brass tube that the needle goes into and when you adjust the 5/8" NUT on ...
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| 79 MGB Stromberg carb | 8/5/2008 |
Q: How hot should this carb be to the touch after engine warm up and 1/2 hour ride or so in 90 degree ...
A: A vacuum leak makes an engine lean on mixture and a lean mixture causes an engine to over heat the ...
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| 79 midget loses power in left turns | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Weird things happen! When I'm under 3/8's tank of gas my engine loses power in left turns. Is this a ...
A: You have found your problem but just need to isolate it a little closer. If I had this problem come ...
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| Carb tuning | 8/5/2008 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). I adjusted the timing, also did a valve lash on the ...
A: The timing and the valve clearance must be set first because the adjustment of the jets is done by ...
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| bad fuel | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My sister has a 1979 MGB that she has restored. She became ill and hasn't drive it at all in the ...
A: Even though she put an additive in the gas, a year and a half is too old for gas and it should be ...
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| 1976 MGB Timing | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 1976 MGB that seems to miss fire @ > 2500 RPM. When I bought the car, it did not have a ...
A: Any time an engine is changed in any way the original timing advance curve is no longer correct for ...
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| Clutch Bleeding | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Have replaced M/C, S/C and line, but cannot bleed the system on my 68 Midget (72 engine). I have ...
A: If the master cylinder is not moving the slave piston, the master is not doing anything and you can ...
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| MG Midget Valve adjustment | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I´ve just adjusted the valves on my MG Midget. I used a .012 feeler gauge like described in the ...
A: That is possible but since you used the starter to rotate the engine it is a good chance you set the ...
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| Clutch problems | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 1974 MGB and I have replaced the clutch master and slave cylinders. I have bled the lines ...
A: Good answer Wayne. I didn't want to say that but you can say it. The reason for the wait is that the ...
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| MGB Needle Guide Position | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 74 MG B and am rebuilding the carburetor (AUD 550's)... and have a couple of questions: 1 ...
A: The needle shoulder is suppose to be flush with the bottom of what ever surface there is that the ...
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| 1979 MGB | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I just got my MGB back from University Motors after 3 years in storage and some new rear brakes and ...
A: Oil pressure is the amount of pressure built up because the oil pump can't push all of the oil ...
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| 78 MGB Electrical Problem | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I am fixing a 78 MGB for my friend. The car starts fine and runs fine....the lights work, courtesy ...
A: You need to trace the circuit of just one of the items that does not work. Start at the source ...
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| 1972 MGB water pump | 8/3/2008 |
Q: When I first started the cold car, a small amount of coolant came from around the water pump, when ...
A: First try to snug down the Water pump bolts than take a small mirror in the morning and look closely ...
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| Clutch problems | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1974 MGB and I have replaced the clutch master and slave cylinders. I have bled the lines ...
A: If the free play is not excessive in the pedal and the pedal feels firm as soon as the free play is ...
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| TIming question | 7/30/2008 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). I have ordered a timing wheel to assist me--, to ...
A: Jon, if you are losing coolant it could be coolant so you need to have a combustion chamber pressure ...
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| Problem Getting Metal Cup Out Of Slave Cylinder | 7/30/2008 |
Q: and want to rebuild slave cylinder. The metal cup that pushes the rod on the slave cylinder is ...
A: I have had many stuck and the best way I have found is to put a little WD-40 in the line hole and in ...
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| mg midget | 7/30/2008 |
Q: But now I have an oil leak either from the plate behind the timing cover or from the oil pan.How ...
A: The front plate on the Austin engine and the Triumph engine (both used in the Midget) use the front ...
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| Speedometer | 7/30/2008 |
Q: 1973 MGB. Tachomter works fine but the speedometer needle bounces between 50 and 75 mph when I know ...
A: No, other than in spelling, it is kind of easy. Most of the time a jumping needle is just either a ...
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| TIming question | 7/30/2008 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). I have ordered a timing wheel to assist me--, to ...
A: Jon, I think all of the specs are quoted with vacuum disconnected. There probably is no quote with ...
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| 1968 MGB follow up | 7/29/2008 |
Q: to answer your questions, I used the cylinder head nut tightening sequence given in my Haynes MGB ...
A: Dan, it sounds like you did everything correctly. No, you could not warp the head with the procedure ...
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| 1968 MGB leaking head gasket | 7/29/2008 |
Q: thinking I had a valve stem seal problem (light blue exhaust smoke)I pulled the head, and installed ...
A: Good Question Dan, what did you torque the head to and what sequence did you use? Did you inspect ...
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| 1961 mga | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 1961 mga i got about 3 weeks ago.the car has been running great except for rough idle.a few ...
A: I have not seen the Moss rebuild book but Moss has a lot of experience and I would not be afraid to ...
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| Pops out of fourth gear | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I just read a question you answered about an mg slipping out of third gear. My 1972 mg midget is ...
A: You are putting extra ware on the shift fork. First confirm that the shift lever is not making ...
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| 1966 Midget Fuel Pump | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have replaced the mechanical fuel pump on my '66 Midget with a solid state electronic fuel pump. ...
A: You need to get a different brand pump or a better warranty. I converted hundreds of MGs to negative ...
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| 74 MG Midget | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am restoring this car for my father in law it is 95% complete but I have a major issue. When the ...
A: First you need to measure what the fuel pressure is. The float and needle can only hold back just so ...
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| 1968 MGB leaking head gasket | 7/28/2008 |
Q: thinking I had a valve stem seal problem (light blue exhaust smoke)I pulled the head, and installed ...
A: Dan, in the dealerships we always considered a wet/dry compression test a good 95% accurate test of ...
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| 1968 MGB leaking head gasket | 7/27/2008 |
Q: thinking I had a valve stem seal problem (light blue exhaust smoke)I pulled the head, and installed ...
A: It sounds like you used the correct procedure down the line. You said coolant leak, but didn't say ...
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| Courtesy light switch | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 72 MG Midget. The courtesy light switch on the driver side door is broken, the ...
A: All Midgets had one wire to the switch and it was a purple w/white stripe. The switch was a ...
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| MGB ignition fault? | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a '74 MGB GT that i haven't started for a few months so i expected to have to jump start it ...
A: You need to test with a test light the circuits when it is in the failed mode. First try plugging ...
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| Help with timing. | 7/27/2008 |
Q: Its Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). So, the degree pointers are non-existent on this ...
A: Jon, you should set the timing statically, then the advances are not in play. If you have set marks ...
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| MGB solenoids | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 1967 MGB 3 synchro. It has sometime ago been converted to an Alternator. For a good time ...
A: If you are saying that you only have 4 to 7 v on the battery cable post on the solenoid then I would ...
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| '75 mgb | 7/25/2008 |
Q: car starts no prob when cold. after running till it's warmed up and turning off, very hard to start. ...
A: Hard starting and misfires at high RPM may or may not have anything to do with each other so you ...
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| 1961 starter | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Starter on 1961 MGA is not working properly at all times. Need some direction/instructions for ...
A: Tell me exactly what you mean "is not working properly at all times" It makes a noise but won't ...
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| white smoke | 7/25/2008 |
Q: i am fixing up a 68 B and on occasion it will blow out fumes of white smoke when reved up...but not ...
A: It depends on weather it is white or pail blue smoke. Blue smoke is oil burning and white smoke is ...
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| Battery connection '78 MGB | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My Grandson ripped the old battery out before I had a chance to looked to see how the post line up. ...
A: If the alternator was already fried before you replaced the battery then putting in the new battery ...
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| Baffled | 7/24/2008 |
Q: you helped me a couple weeks ago with problems getting my '76 B, just stored for 10 years, through ...
A: Installing a new CAT can not cause it to run bad. You can have a misfire on a cylinder first that ...
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| Battery connection '78 MGB | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My Grandson ripped the old battery out before I had a chance to looked to see how the post line up. ...
A: All MGs that have an alternator are negative ground. Older MGs with a DC generator can have it ...
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| 1967 MGB GT oil cooler | 7/24/2008 |
Q: brakes, etc.) and it is blowing some oil through the exhaust - smell of burning oil, bluish white ...
A: Blue white smoke is oil burning. Oil pressure has nothing to do with oil burning. Oil is getting ...
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| 1961 mga | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i have a 1961 mga i got about 3 weeks ago.the car has been running great except for rough idle.a few ...
A: All of your symptoms don't clearly tell what is wrong. You need to do some testing. The tach on that ...
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| 77 mg midget alt. problem and oil pressure problem | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 1977 mg midget w/ 1500 eng. and webber carb. also, an aftermarket electronic ignition kit. ...
A: You can check the wiring easy enough, there should be just two wires going to the alternator. A ...
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| fuel problem>? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). So, the car is running, however--I have a problem to ...
A: Jon, I never seen an aftermarket crankshaft pulley. The crankshaft pulley should have a notch in the ...
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| fuel problem>? | 7/21/2008 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). So, the car is running, however--I have a problem to ...
A: The compression sounds good and you do need to test the pump pressure as when it is too high it over ...
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| 1972 Midget | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Howard, I'm doing a complete restoration on a 1972 Midget and am currently combining the best parts ...
A: There is a special tool to reload the balls and springs but we didn't have one even at the ...
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| Proper vacuum hose hookup | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Again, I have a 1978 MBG with a Stromberg 175CD Carburetor and a CEI 45DM Ignition system. When I ...
A: It sounds like the connections are correct, but it also sounds like either the EGR or Gulp valve has ...
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| Proper voltage at the positive coil terminal | 7/21/2008 |
Q: The car wouldn't start after warming up. Finally determined that the voltage at the positive coil ...
A: Something is still wrong because the solenoid is suppose to supply full voltage in the start ...
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| !979 MG Midget Speedometer | 7/20/2008 |
Q: The speedometer bounces around, not able to give an accurate reading. Will replacing the ...
A: Only if the cable is what is at fault. A dry or kinked cable can do this but so can a bad ...
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| fuel problem>? | 7/20/2008 |
Q: it's Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). So, the car is running, however--I have a problem to ...
A: The timing marks on a 1275 are on the bottom of the timing cover only can be viewed from under the ...
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| Low Beams Quit Working | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 1972 MGB for my wife last year and have been slowly working out all of the little ...
A: The dimmer switch needs to be tested for power to the low beams when the dimmer switch is flipped to ...
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| zenith stromberg 150cd manual choke | 7/19/2008 |
Q: the the large plunger that is activated by the diaphragm in the top of the carb is stuck fast. how ...
A: Remove the top cap and fill it with penetrating oil and let it set for a few days, then try twisting ...
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| 1961 mga | 7/18/2008 |
Q: hope you are fine. i have a 1961 mga 1600. should i use a lead substitute in the gas. thanks gary
A: No, you don't need any lead substitute. Just use high test unleaded gas. Lead was put in a less than ...
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| 74 MGB GT Clutch | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 74 BGT, and have pulled the engine, put in a complete clutch kit(Victoria British).I have ...
A: Yes, Teflon tape may help stop your trans drain plug leak. Yes, any excess free play will lesson ...
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| MG Midget clutch problem | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Howard - I've been reading your suggestions regarding bleeding a clutch but I'm just a wannabe ...
A: It is sometimes difficult to get a clutch bled. You must have a major problem or you would not have ...
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| MG temp gauge | 7/17/2008 |
Q: Howard, A friend bought a MG and asked me about the temp gauge-- it goes straight to hot when ...
A: Yes, they share the same voltage stabilizer as a power source (about 10v). If you checked to see ...
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| 1978 MG Midget | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 1978 Midget with 64k original miles, and it drove great for awhile. Suddenly, ...
A: You need to remove the small tower cover and look at the shift lever collar to see if the set screws ...
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| 74 MGB GT Clutch | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 74 BGT, and have pulled the engine, put in a complete clutch kit(Victoria British).I have ...
A: Jim, it sounds like you covered all the bases. In the dealerships I worked in we would get a ...
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| brake lights | 7/16/2008 |
Q: niether the brake lights nor the revesrse lights work. All others do (tail lamps, blinkers etc.) ...
A: Those are powered up by a green wire from the fuse box. When you check the fuses, don't just look at ...
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| 1977 MGB will not start | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have 1977 MGB I bought new in 1977. It has been sitting in the garage since 1999 when it was ...
A: Jim, disconnect the throttle linkage to see if that is holding the throttle open any. Then check to ...
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| 74 MGB GT Clutch | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 74 BGT, and have pulled the engine, put in a complete clutch kit(Victoria British).I have ...
A: First, how does the pedal feel. You should not have much free play, then the pedal should feel firm ...
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| Emissions | 7/15/2008 |
Q: If the hose from the charcoal canister is blocked what affeect, if any, will it have on the ...
A: If your canister still has the valve cover vent hose than it is venting the crank case and you ...
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| 1977 MGB will not start | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I have 1977 MGB I bought new in 1977. It has been sitting in the garage since 1999 when it was ...
A: I found that when I had multi electrical problems like you have I had to pick one and only one ...
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| 1972 mg midget | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My temp&oil gauge are not working, where sould i start to fix.It has the smith gauges. Thank you ...
A: Dewayne, I can't tell you what to buy, that is your decision. As for a sticking throttle you need ...
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| Emissions | 7/13/2008 |
Q: If the hose from the charcoal canister is blocked what affeect, if any, will it have on the ...
A: Doug, that will only have an effect if the vent pipe still runs from the carburetor float chamber ...
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| 1977 mgb | 7/13/2008 |
Q: my 1977 mgb after running for a short while and then shut off, sometimes will not start. it acts ...
A: Easy one, when it is in it's failed mode just take a test light or volt meter and check for power to ...
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| 78 MGB fuel pump | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My 78 MGB was running fine until the other day. Now when I put the key into the on position, I can ...
A: Larry, you need to find what is wrong before you need to do much. First confirm that you have fuel ...
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| 77 midget electrical diagram | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I'm in serious need of an electrical diagram for a 77 midget. If you have access to one, please ...
A: The diagram and index is on it's way. All I can say is follow the yellow brick road (diagram) with ...
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| no power on acceleration | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 1978 MGB with a weber carb and electronic distributor I have gas coming into the carb no ...
A: That narrows the problem down to only a thousand possible things. You need to do some testing to ...
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| 1972 mg midget | 7/12/2008 |
Q: My temp&oil gauge are not working, where sould i start to fix.It has the smith gauges. Thank you ...
A: The oil pressure gauge is hydraulic and a pipe goes to the engine block to monitor oil pressure. You ...
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| pops out of gear | 7/12/2008 |
Q: why does my 67 midget pops out of 3rd gear under hard acceleration
A: Popping out of gear can be caused by several things. First pull up the shift boot and put it in 3rd ...
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| 1976 MG Midget, engine problems | 7/12/2008 |
Q: and it seems to misfire and try to sputter out, it only does this after its been running for a few ...
A: Jeffrey, your symptoms narrow the problem to about a thousand possible things so you need to do some ...
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| Carburetor | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I have a Zenith Stromberg 150C on a 1979 MG Midget. I cannot get this car to run. I bought a carb ...
A: When an engine will not run, one or more of the three is missing. Physics tells you that if an ...
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| Emissions | 7/11/2008 |
Q: the '76 MGB I've been reviving from long storage is up and running. Thanks for your help in getting ...
A: You have some clear facts like, flat black plugs comes ONLY from a overly rich mixture which is ...
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| Emissions | 7/10/2008 |
Q: the '76 MGB I've been reviving from long storage is up and running. Thanks for your help in getting ...
A: There were two types of auto chokes used on the Stromberg carbs. One had a wax filled bulb with a ...
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| Ignition Problem | 7/10/2008 |
Q: My 1979 Midget periodically stops running. It normally happens as I am slowing down. The starter ...
A: It is no use throwing money at the problem until you know what is wrong. All testing must be done ...
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| Emissions | 7/10/2008 |
Q: the '76 MGB I've been reviving from long storage is up and running. Thanks for your help in getting ...
A: When HC is high it is usually a mechanical and/or an electrical problem dumping raw fuel into the ...
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| gas leak at ELC on '73B | 7/10/2008 |
Q: ..just read your comments on Lisa's '72 Midget leaking gas on bottom of ELC to have a stuck carb ...
A: What is an ELC? Sorry, I have only been working on MGBs for 40 years so I don't know what an ELC is. ...
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| 1979 MGB | 7/9/2008 |
Q: Replaced temp sending unit in head, and now temp gauge reads hot. Put in new 165 thermostat, and ...
A: Roger, why do you want to put in a hotter thermostat when you say it is too hot now??? You said it ...
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| 1973 MGB-GT starter problem | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Ignition switch will not operate starter motor. I can only get car to run by connecting a jumper ...
A: Kevin, that is why it is important to test the circuit from the ignition switch to the relay and ...
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| '78 MG Midget Smoking | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I'm back again but this time with more information on the smoke that I thought was originally ...
A: Brandan, look at the pipe and follow it to where ever it goes and tell me where it goes to. It is ...
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| 1979 MGB | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Replaced temp sending unit in head, and now temp gauge reads hot. Put in new 165 thermostat, and ...
A: The temp gauge is not powered by 12v. It is powered by a voltage stabilizer mounted on the fire wall ...
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| No Spark | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 67 midget that has been sitting for 12 years. After changing the coil, points (gap at ...
A: Turn the engine over until the points are open and turn the key on and remove the coil wire from the ...
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| 78 MGB fuel pump | 7/6/2008 |
Q: My 78 MGB was running fine until the other day. Now when I put the key into the on position, I can ...
A: When an electric fuel pump on an MG runs a little and then is silent except for an occasional click ...
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| brake lights | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 1978 MGB. All of my lights work (Blinkers, headlights, reverse etc.) with the exception of ...
A: Since your reverse lights work then it is not the fuse, so you need to first test for power on the ...
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| 74 MGB Brake Master Cylinder Bebuild | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I'm having difficulty removing the piston after the spring and C-clip are out. The only thing ...
A: If you are talking about the white plastic ring under the washer and clip, You need to take a small ...
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| How do I correctly wire in a replacement solenoid? | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have a just installed a new solenoid for my 78 B. I have identified the correct terminals for the ...
A: Ted, the failure switch is activated when a difference in pressure between the two sections of the ...
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| Iginition light staying on | 7/5/2008 |
Q: After I start my 1972 MG midget 1275 the iginition light on dash stays on. Any idea why it doesn't ...
A: If the generator is good and you have no charge rate, then all you can do is trace each of the other ...
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| Starts, but ends with smoke. | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I just purchased an MG Midget to fix up and it does run. The issue I'm having is the compartment ...
A: Brendan, that is the air filter and it should neither have gas in it nor smoke. Your best option is ...
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| stuck valves on 1500 engine in 1975 mg midget | 7/4/2008 |
Q: i recently was given a 1975 mg midget. it has been sitting a long time, but the engine will turn ...
A: You can remove the valve cover and rotate the engine and watch the valves of #1 and #4 cylinders to ...
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| Starts, but ends with smoke. | 7/4/2008 |
Q: I just purchased an MG Midget to fix up and it does run. The issue I'm having is the compartment ...
A: You will have to describe what you are talking about a little better, as there are no compartments ...
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| 1975 MG Midget losing power on highway. | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 1975 MG Midget with the 1500 engine that is stock besides the Holley single ...
A: I learned working in dealerships that you should never look for what is wrong. Because that item is ...
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| mg midget speed vibration. | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I own a 1979 MG Midget. My problem is when the car reaches 55-60 mph the whole car vibrates quite ...
A: If the front end has been gone over by a mechanic then you should put the car on a lift and run it ...
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| anti runon valve | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My 1976 MGB was running great yesterday but today as I tried to start it, it turns over then quickly ...
A: When the car has trouble starting try disconnecting the aintirunon valve wires to see if it will ...
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| MG | 7/1/2008 |
Q: do you have wiring diagrams for voltage regulators, and alternators for a 1971 MG???
A: I need to know what kind of MG first and there were different alternators used on the different ...
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| 1977 MGB Wont start after jumping battery | 7/1/2008 |
Q: We have a 1977 MGB which needs to be jumped to start. When the key is inserted and turned we do not ...
A: Anthony, you didn't answer my questions. Did you check all power and ground cables with a voltage ...
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| Weak brakes | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Good morning Howard, a while back you gave me instructions for cleaning the rust from the brakes on ...
A: Billy, if the hand brake does not even hold, you need to hand sand the lining and the drum to get a ...
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| MGB GT GEAR BOX REMOVAL | 6/30/2008 |
Q: HI HELP I HAVE THE GAR BOX ON MY MGB GT WITH OVERDRIVE UNDUN AND READY TO REMOVE BUT NO MATER WHERE ...
A: All MGB, GT and Midgets must have the engine removed to get the gearbox out. Even if you can take ...
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| Iginition light staying on | 6/30/2008 |
Q: After I start my 1972 MG midget 1275 the iginition light on dash stays on. Any idea why it doesn't ...
A: Padraig, When you have confirmed that you have a "No Charge" condition as the battery voltage test I ...
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| MGB Engine Serial Number | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Good Evening Sir, Although the following question I have is not repair related, I though that ...
A: The only info I have on the dates of cars to # is a Moss Motors catalog. They have a chart that says ...
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| MG B | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Recently rebuilt engine on my 69 B, also new wiring loom. Car runs, but hunts a bit on idle and ...
A: Any time I have an engine that "hunts", I try to make changes to isolate the problem into a smaller ...
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| 69 MGB running rough | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I had my 69 MGB tuned up, new plugs, wires, oil and filter, condenser, points, rotor and distributor ...
A: The problem may or may not had anything to do with the previous work done but you need to start from ...
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| Headlight | 6/29/2008 |
Q: How do you remove the crome headlight ring on a 1977 MGB?
A: They just snap on and off but are hard to pry off so I usually put a piece of cardboard between the ...
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| 75 Midget Carb connector | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 75 MG Midget that was sitting for 3 years, long story, I did all the proper prep prior to ...
A: You need to contact the parts suppliers and ask for a catalog for your car. Most of them have good ...
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| Turn Signals on 1980 MGB | 6/27/2008 |
Q: We have a 1980 MGB and all the hazard lights work but the turn (directional) lights do not work. ...
A: You first need a wiring diagram and a test light, then check for power on the turn signal flasher ...
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| Midget Tach | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I really have two questions. I'm not a gear head, but think these two things I may be able to ...
A: Don, go to my web site and download the diagram and the index at, ...
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| carb tuning | 6/27/2008 |
Q: did that compression test (150 psi across all four cylinders); fixed some vac lines and put new gas ...
A: Jon, you don't drill it in the cover. Only in the thermostat plate. This prevents an air lock at the ...
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| Rubber vapor hoses in the trunk | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1977 MGB. I noticed the other day that there were 3 pieces of rubber hose in the trunk on ...
A: One hose comes from the top of the fuel tank which is the tank vent pipe and it goes to the round ...
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| Midget Tach | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I really have two questions. I'm not a gear head, but think these two things I may be able to ...
A: The first tool you need to do any work on the electrical system is a wiring diagram and a test ...
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| MGB rpm, fuel, and temp gauge | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I'm 16 yrs. old, and my mom has recently started to let me drive her 74 1/2 MGB. I was coming home ...
A: You need a 12v test light or a volt meter to run some tests. But first check to see if your brake ...
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| carb tuning | 6/26/2008 |
Q: did that compression test (150 psi across all four cylinders); fixed some vac lines and put new gas ...
A: Normally a cooling system that has a pressure cap with an over flow line off of it to an expansion ...
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| Fuel Gauge vs Sending unit | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 MGB. Today the fuel gauge stop working, all the other gauges work fine. I removed ...
A: I the dealership we worked out a quick rough test to check the gauge system. Go to the sending unit ...
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| Starter Relay | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Can you translate the numbers : 85 86 87 30/51 on the starter relay to the wiring codes from the ...
A: Jeff, if the car starts and runs as long as you have the key in the start position, the starter ...
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| 78 MGB Clutch | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Your help thus far has been invaluable in the rebuild of our 78 B. Here is another problem we just ...
A: It would be difficult to install the disk backwards as the hub would hit the flywheel and bolting it ...
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| Overheating | 6/24/2008 |
Q: My temperature gauge reads very high after driving a few miles. the car runs and doesn't die out ...
A: Yes, the first thing you should do is check the coolant to see if it is really hot. An inexpensive ...
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| Iginition light staying on | 6/24/2008 |
Q: After I start my 1972 MG midget 1275 the iginition light on dash stays on. Any idea why it doesn't ...
A: The "Ign" light is not an ignition light, it is a charge light. Put a volt meter across your battery ...
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| Starter Relay | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Can you translate the numbers : 85 86 87 30/51 on the starter relay to the wiring codes from the ...
A: Those numbers are universal on most relays today. 85 & 86 are the electromagnet wires in a relay. 87 ...
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| gas leaking from evap. loss canister | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 72 MG Midget. After replacing the plugs, ignition wires, distributor cap, rotor and points, ...
A: Most likely it is the float is stuck in one or both carburetors. The vents for the carburetor float ...
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| MG axle and transmission problem | 6/23/2008 |
Q: The axle on my '72 MGB has moved about an inch to the left, so that the bodywork fouls the tyre on ...
A: Theo, air up all of the tires and measure from the floor to the edge of the arch front and back. ...
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| 1977 MGB Wont start after jumping battery | 6/22/2008 |
Q: We have a 1977 MGB which needs to be jumped to start. When the key is inserted and turned we do not ...
A: First you need to have your battery load tested to see if your battery is good. Then take a volt ...
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| Non Starting 1976 | 6/22/2008 |
Q: OK as you suggested I disconnected the white with black leads from the coil and tested voltage at ...
A: MG never used a solid black wire to run from the coil to the points on any MG. Someone has replaced ...
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| No spark | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 1978 MGB and when I went to start it it went but with hesitation then when I went to start ...
A: When you test for spark you first need to test the coil by removing the coil wire from the cap and ...
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| 1968 MGB turn signals | 6/22/2008 |
Q: My turn signals stopped working. I have checked the fuses, inline fuse to the flasher unit, all ...
A: Go to the flasher unit and with a test light or volt meter, test the green wire for power with the ...
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| MG axle and transmission problem | 6/21/2008 |
Q: The axle on my '72 MGB has moved about an inch to the left, so that the bodywork fouls the tyre on ...
A: On the rear axle you need to first check to see that the axle is not loose and the wheel and all ...
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| 76 Midget starting | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). I replaced the needles and seats in the carb bowls, as ...
A: Jon, if you have done all that and it does not start you need to start from scratch, Run a ...
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| 1976 Won't turn over | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I changed the points, rotor, condenser on my car this week. I also changed the starter solenoid ...
A: When the points are open and the key on you should have full battery voltage on the negative post ...
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| 1976 Won't turn over | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I changed the points, rotor, condenser on my car this week. I also changed the starter solenoid ...
A: Scott, you need to work on ONE item at a time and forget the others until you have the ONE fixed. ...
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| 1976 Won't turn over | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I changed the points, rotor, condenser on my car this week. I also changed the starter solenoid ...
A: It sounds like you have more than one problem so you must work on one at a time to correct them. ...
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| 76 Midget starting | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Jon with the 76 Midget (1275 motor in it). I replaced the needles and seats in the carb bowls, as ...
A: Jon, the cylinders are from front to rear 1234 but the firing order is 1342 on the cap. You just ...
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| High Idle | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Just bought a 77 mgb, the idle seems to hold a little high when you come to a stop sign, after ...
A: Several things can make an engine idle fast. Idle stop screw set to high, Choke fast idle set too ...
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| fuel and temp | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 74 MGB that seems to stall and won't start after it has been running for awhile (stop and ...
A: Those gauges are both powered by a voltage stabilizer mounted either on the back of the speedometer ...
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| Wipers | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Greetings, I recently and bought a 78 MGB in very good shape. Having not worked on cars in...years I ...
A: Mike, just remove the cover and inside you will see a link (connecting rod) the connects the end of ...
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| Wipers | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Greetings, I recently and bought a 78 MGB in very good shape. Having not worked on cars in...years I ...
A: Yes, the first thing you need it a wiring diagram and a 12v test light to test circuits to the wiper ...
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| vacuum diagtam | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Do you have a vacuum diagram for a 78 Midget 1500?
A: Joe, I don't sell parts, just an individual. You need to look up on the net, Moss Motors, Engel ...
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| 1979 MG Midget 1500 with Z-S Carb | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I just bought a Midget and it ran fine while I was test driving it. One day of ownership and the ...
A: EGR Returns some exhaust gas into the intake to dilute the mixture mainly to cut down on NOX. Due to ...
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| Headlight Issues | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Greetings, I have very much appreciated many of the answers I have read here. I have had my 1979 ...
A: Since you have lost both beams you need to take a 12v test light ground the clip and use the probe ...
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| 1976 MGBGT Engine will not start | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my MG. It worked fine for a while and then stopped. I am not getting any ...
A: John, the power comes direct to the coil when in the "start" position and it comes by way of a ...
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| How do I correctly wire in a replacement solenoid? | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a just installed a new solenoid for my 78 B. I have identified the correct terminals for the ...
A: Any time you replace any part of a harness or repair wiring, you should have the battery cable ...
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| 1976 MGBGT Engine will not start | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my MG. It worked fine for a while and then stopped. I am not getting any ...
A: If you have power at the coil with the ignition on an also when you turn the key to start, then you ...
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| How do I correctly wire in a replacement solenoid? | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a just installed a new solenoid for my 78 B. I have identified the correct terminals for the ...
A: There are two large threaded posts and two flat spade terminals on the solenoid. One threaded lug ...
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| MG midget timing marks | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 1967 mk 3 midget and wish to set timing with strobe,I can see the fixed timing marks but ...
A: Eddie, Ignition timing should be set static. (not running) You said you found the fixed pointers on ...
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| MG midget timing marks | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 1967 mk 3 midget and wish to set timing with strobe,I can see the fixed timing marks but ...
A: Yes the notch in the crank pulley is difficult to see so you need to wash the front pulley and put a ...
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| 1976 MGB will not start | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My MGB sat for just over a year and now I cannot get gas to the carburator. The MGB turns over. I ...
A: If the car sat for a year you will need to drain the stale gas out of the tank, lines and carburetor ...
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| 77 mg midget ignition woes | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I bought a 77 midget about 6 months ago and it ran fine up until two days ago. Then it stopped. The ...
A: All of that tells me nothing other than you need to take a wiring diagram and start testing circuits ...
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| 77 mg midget ignition woes | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I bought a 77 midget about 6 months ago and it ran fine up until two days ago. Then it stopped. The ...
A: I thought I sent this to you but may not have, so here is what you need to do. You need a 12v test ...
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| Fuel Tank | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I recently FILLED my 1971 MG Midget with Fuel (Right to the brim. I now seem to have a leak. At half ...
A: You need to look at the evaporative loss system because they do run vapor lines out of the top of ...
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| rod & main bearings | 6/9/2008 |
Q: lost oil pressure at normal operating speed started to hear slight knock and shut down vehicle ...
A: That depends on the cause. If a rod bearing went out the mains would not normally be harmed. It is ...
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| MGB flywheel | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 67 mgb and removed the flywheel and had it resurfaced. Is there a right way to install the ...
A: The MG flywheel does need to be installed with the mark on the outer edge of the wheel lined up with ...
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| 1977 MGB cluch pedal problem | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 77 MGB and no clutch pedal at all. I have rebuilt the clutch master cylinder with rebuild ...
A: It is sometimes difficult to bleed the air out of a clutch system because the line from the master ...
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| mgb | 6/8/2008 |
Q: turned out the wire on the back of the alternator slipped partially out of its connection and was ...
A: Gary, it depends if it is a wire wheel or disk wheel. It is common on wire wheel cars when the ...
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| 1976 mgb running rough | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I have had this car for a year. It has 61,000 original miles. Ran well initially. Problems starting ...
A: When an engine has a problem at speed and not at low RPM, you need to look at two items. When you ...
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| mg midget brake master cyl. | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Iam trying to rebuild my master cyl, on a 1972 midget 1275. I can not get the plastic bushing to ...
A: Usually the other piston can be removed by banging the cylinder down hard on a wooden block. If that ...
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| mg midget brake master cyl. | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Iam trying to rebuild my master cyl, on a 1972 midget 1275. I can not get the plastic bushing to ...
A: If the plastic bushing you are talking about is white, then you need to take a small sharp flat ...
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| mgb fuse | 6/6/2008 |
Q: i have a 1977 mgb.i have had wiring problems in the past but it has been ok lately.today i replaced ...
A: It is not likely the large wire on the alt had anything to do with it as the large alt wire is ...
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| wiring diagram and fuses | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Do you have a sorce or know where I can get information on a 1977 MGB wiring diagram and fuse box ...
A: Go to http://mg-tri-jag.net/76MGB1x1.jpg , and /76MGB21x1.jpg and 77MGBsup1x1.jpg The diagram of ...
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| mgb high oil pressure | 6/6/2008 |
Q: i wasn't sure how to link the questions, but you advised me to get the compression checked on my 75 ...
A: When you change oil and filter it is normal for the oil pressure to be higher until the oil heats up ...
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| Starting | 6/5/2008 |
Q: my '76 B that sat for 10 years is THIS close to starting. I fixed carburetor leaks and flooding, ...
A: At the MG dealerships I worked at, we would at times receive cars that had sat for some time and to ...
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| 1978 mgb zenith/stromberg gas mileage | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Just getting into my first mg!!! The car was parked for 23 years but runs well (needs valve ...
A: Dan, the easiest way to tell if it is a retard unit on the dist is to look where the vacuum port is ...
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| 1973 mgb | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My 73 B has a new distributor, timing seems ok, rebuilt carbs, working well enough.The car starts ...
A: Andre, it sounds like your timing is set wrong (if you do have a vacuum retard unit on the ...
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| Rebuilding MGB carb | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Now that I've narrowed the problem to the carb, how difficult is it to rebuild, costs, any special ...
A: No special tools needed, however you should purchase a shop manual for the car so you can read up on ...
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| Rebuilding MGB carb | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Now that I've narrowed the problem to the carb, how difficult is it to rebuild, costs, any special ...
A: You didn't say what year MGB and what kind of carburetor/s it has. But that is not too important as ...
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| relay starter | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1975 MG. The relay starter went up in smoke after a short drive. What would ...
A: I have no way to tell what made your relay quit. A relay receives full battery voltage on the coil ...
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| MGB GT 1974 Relay fault | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My dad's 1974 MGB GT would not start at all and he worked out it was the starting relay, when he ...
A: You need to first remove the wires on the relay when it does it to see if the relay keeps it going. ...
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| speedometer | 6/1/2008 |
Q: another problem here. i have a 75 mgb rd that needs a new speedometer and not too sure that the ...
A: Your best chance of finding the correct speedo is to go on line and get the toll free numbers of a ...
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| running hot | 6/1/2008 |
Q: i have a 75 mgb that reg on the white area of my temp gauge after running foe a short time. so far i ...
A: You did a lot but none of what you were suppose to do when checking for over heating. This is what ...
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| Backfiring | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I am a new MGB owner / backyard mechanic. My 1978 MGB backfires on the release from the throttle. ...
A: Your compression is low, are you sure you held the throttle open when you did the test and did you ...
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| 1978 mgb zenith/stromberg gas mileage | 5/31/2008 |
Q: Just getting into my first mg!!! The car was parked for 23 years but runs well (needs valve ...
A: Even though #3 is a little low on compression, the wet test does not indicate a ring problem. So #3 ...
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| 1974 MGB | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I recently put a new battery in my MG. The fuel pump was working prior to the battery changeout. It ...
A: The little light is the exciter wire for the alternator and when the key is on, power is supplied to ...
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| 1978 mgb zenith/stromberg gas mileage | 5/30/2008 |
Q: Just getting into my first mg!!! The car was parked for 23 years but runs well (needs valve ...
A: Something is wrong with your car if you only get 17 MPG but you can do all you want to it and never ...
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| 1974 MGB | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I recently put a new battery in my MG. The fuel pump was working prior to the battery changeout. It ...
A: If you had sparks when you connected the battery, it is a sign you either had something turned on at ...
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| oil cooler lin remval | 5/30/2008 |
Q: Need some advice, please. Working on an early 67 MGB and low and behold, the oil filter canister ...
A: You are not making yourself clear. Do you mean you can't find a wrench to fit it or you can't seem ...
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| mgb poorly | 5/29/2008 |
Q: well my drivers seat has punched thru the underside of the car due to rust.. which isnt good. ...
A: The best is to cut out the old floor and replace it with one from one of the MG parts suppliers but ...
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| Shut off problem | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 76 midget when it warms up and you turn it off it just diesels for a long time after. What ...
A: The 76 Midget like most of the emmission control cars has leaned out the mixture and over heated the ...
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| 1974 MGB - clutch problem? | 5/26/2008 |
Q: The car was driving just fine until last week. My problem developed while on a longish (100km) ...
A: It is most likely a clutch hydraulic problem. First check the clutch fluid (DOT 4) and check the ...
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| transmission/clutch problem | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 1978 MG Midget. It was running fine then, recently, I was able to shift up all right but ...
A: One other problem we noted in the dealerships is that BLM told everyone to use gear oil in the trans ...
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| 1965 MK1 MGB Roadster Indicator Switch | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Can anybody please provide information on the following. 1. Photo of the mechanism as I believe mine ...
A: If you are talking about the turn signal switch? As I remember, all are the same from 63 to 67 and I ...
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| transmission/clutch problem | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 1978 MG Midget. It was running fine then, recently, I was able to shift up all right but ...
A: The way to tell if you have a clutch problem is to sit with the car idling and in neutral, depress ...
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| water pump | 5/25/2008 |
Q: How do i remove clutch fan from water pump on a 1975 mg midget.
A: The fan clutch is pressed on a crushable sleeve. If you don't have the special tool to remove it and ...
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| 1976 Midget (1500) | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get the car running for the first time since overhaul. I can't get any spark..the ...
A: With no spark you first need to look in the distributor to see what kind of ignition system you ...
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| 1976 Midget (1500) | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get the car running for the first time since overhaul. I can't get any spark..the ...
A: What do you mean? You said you have no spark but you want to set the timing????? You can't set ...
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| Fuel tank sending unit | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 69 mg and it looks like the sending unit or the fuel gauge is bad. Whe I started it the ...
A: First take the colored wire off the sending unit and with the key on note that the needle deflects ...
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| Starting MGB after setting up for a while | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I've been recently trying to get my 1980 MGB running again. It hasn't been started in about a year ...
A: The oil in the top of the carb is a shock to stop the piston from jumping up and down at idle and to ...
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| 78 MGB wiring harness | 5/19/2008 |
Q: In the course of rebuilding our 78 MGB we decided to install a new main harness. All is well except ...
A: I believe the Service Interval unit was just a warning light as I remember. As long as you don't let ...
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| coolant leak? | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My wife has a 53 plate mgtf, recently had cylinder head gasket renewed, very expensive! Since that ...
A: I can't comment on what he did or didn't do but any time I put a head gasket on any car I made it a ...
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| 78 MGB wiring harness | 5/19/2008 |
Q: In the course of rebuilding our 78 MGB we decided to install a new main harness. All is well except ...
A: You need a wiring diagram to sort that out. I will try something new, go to my website and see if ...
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| 1980 MGB Transmission Oil Leak | 5/18/2008 |
Q: This a new question but a followup - too many followups. I put the car on jack stands, ran it and ...
A: Unfortunately there is not much that can be done to a gearbox without removing the engine. The ...
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| Starting issue | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 76 Midget, It has a 1275 put into it. The car has undergone some different wiring over the ...
A: It all boils down to the fact that if the carb is flooding, the fuel comes out the overflow. I have ...
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| 1971 MG Miget | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Subject:engine locked solid. We have owned this MG since 1973.It had been in storage for 10 years.I ...
A: Yes, rust on the cylinder walls is the most likely cause. Get a can (not spray can) of something ...
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| Starting issue | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 76 Midget, It has a 1275 put into it. The car has undergone some different wiring over the ...
A: When you suspect fuel flooding you need to pull a couple of spark plugs to see if it is wetting the ...
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| 1980 MGB Transmission Oil Leak | 5/16/2008 |
Q: This a new question but a followup - too many followups. I put the car on jack stands, ran it and ...
A: Wayne, if you are talking about the very rear at the driveshaft coupler that is the rear seal or a ...
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| Car Stalls Overheating Coil | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Howard, this is another new thread so a quick refresher: This is the 1975 MGB with the coil over ...
A: If the coil is a 1.5 ohm, it should not be bad so you need to replace the resistor wire that powers ...
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| 79 Midget | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Hey! First off, thanks for answering my question. Lemme know if there is anything I can do for you. ...
A: Run the vacuum hose out from under the hood and put it under a wiper blade so you can see it when ...
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| Lights make car quit running | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 1979 mgb. While driving it home it quit running after I turned the headlights ...
A: Since you don't have a history on the car you need to start from scratch. You should be able to make ...
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| 78 MGB | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 78 MGB, That won't start.fIRST I replaced battery,now it turns over,but still won't ...
A: All piston engines only require three things to run, Compression, Fire and Fuel. However, they have ...
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| 1978 MGB | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Had battery totally recharged, connected it, put key in car turns over but will not start. Like not ...
A: Donna, the only cut off for the fuel pump is the inertia switch and it just cuts off power to the ...
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| 79 Midget | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Hey! First off, thanks for answering my question. Lemme know if there is anything I can do for you. ...
A: Martin, if the car slowly loose speed and pushing down on the throttle seems to have no effect. Put ...
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| Fuel pump or fuel tank? | 5/13/2008 |
Q: the fuel pump in my '76 B (with ELC) is unable to pump fuel from the tank. It can pump fluid from ...
A: Sometimes you can use an old speedometer cable in a drill motor to clean out lines. However, there ...
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| 1965 MGB no lights, turn signal | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Have a couple of questions that I need some help with. The first is probably easy, I have a 1965 MGB ...
A: I will have to write a book to cover all of your questions so we need to just cover one at a time. ...
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| Fuel pump or fuel tank? | 5/13/2008 |
Q: the fuel pump in my '76 B (with ELC) is unable to pump fuel from the tank. It can pump fluid from ...
A: They probably said that because the tank nor the vapor separator or hoses on the vapor system can ...
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| Fuel pump or fuel tank? | 5/13/2008 |
Q: the fuel pump in my '76 B (with ELC) is unable to pump fuel from the tank. It can pump fluid from ...
A: Clarify what you mean "With Difficulty" when you say you can siphon fuel from the tank. If you can ...
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| 1978 MGB not starting | 5/12/2008 |
Q: The car ran fine last year but when i started it this year it still ran rough so i changed plugs ...
A: If you don't have access to a scope, the only test you can do is a rough test of connecting a plug ...
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| Cleaning brakes | 5/11/2008 |
Q: The discs and drums on my 1976 MGB, which has been warehoused for 10 years, are covered with rust, ...
A: On the disks just remove the caliper and hang it by a coat hanger or such so as not to put a strain ...
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| 1969 MGB | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Good morning I have recently purchased a 1969 mgb from a gentlemen who has had this car stored in ...
A: You need a test light to follow the circuits as the horn and the brake lights have nothing to do ...
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| 1976 MGB wiring issues | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am helping my buddy work on his 1976 MGB. We recently replaced the padding on the dash, and so we ...
A: Yes Paul, I think all of that has combined to make up your electrical problems. You need a wiring ...
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| 1976 MGB wiring issues | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am helping my buddy work on his 1976 MGB. We recently replaced the padding on the dash, and so we ...
A: Down at the solenoid there are several plain brown wires. All of these PLAIN brown wires must ...
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| 1980 MGB Transmission Oil Leak | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have a bit of a story to tell you, and would like your advice. In the course of having my 1980 ...
A: If you opened the fill plug after you had the engine installed and let any excess drain, you are ok ...
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| Starter motor won't disengage | 5/9/2008 |
Q: '77 MGB: My starter motor won't disengage. As soon as the key hits "run", the starter starts to ...
A: Brad, unplug the brake pressure warning switch from the bottom of the brake master cylinder. Then ...
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| 1980 MGB Transmission Oil Leak | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have a bit of a story to tell you, and would like your advice. In the course of having my 1980 ...
A: The only way you can look for oil leaks is to wash the transmission first and put it up on a lift ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Howard, sorry that I am clogging up your AllExperts emails. I really am trying to understand this ...
A: The regulator is inside the alternator and the "Full Field" is a test also to isolate a charging ...
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| 1966 MGB GT loss of oil | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I am new to the world of MG ownership but have just been dumped in the deep end. I have recently ...
A: Ok Barry, let me know what you find. In the dealerships I learned to not try to guess what was wrong ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Howard, sorry that I am clogging up your AllExperts emails. I really am trying to understand this ...
A: If you really have 15 volts you need to correct that right away as that is what is called a "Full ...
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| 1966 MGB GT loss of oil | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am new to the world of MG ownership but have just been dumped in the deep end. I have recently ...
A: I have been working on MGs through the complete life of the MGB and have rebuilt enough MGBs that I ...
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| MGB Clutch not working | 5/6/2008 |
Q: 3 weeks ago Istartede my '65 mgb after 5 month in the garage (it's always keept in the garage ...
A: The clutch release system has a clutch master cylinder and a slave cylinder. First check the clutch ...
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| alternators | 5/6/2008 |
Q: every month or so my 1975 MGB wont start - dead battery .. so I charge it up and off I go for ...
A: You should test the alternator before condemning it. Just first check belt tension and if that is ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Howard, sorry that I am clogging up your AllExperts emails. I really am trying to understand this ...
A: As a coil is used it will warm up but should not get hot. The 8.5 volt reading indicates there is a ...
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| 75 mgb misfiring | 5/5/2008 |
Q: i've looked through all your answers, but haven't seen this, hope i didn't miss it. anyway, i've ...
A: On any misfire you need to confirm that the engine is good first with a compression test. be sure ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Howard, correct, no power in the crank or the ignition position. I looked at the starter and in ...
A: A coil should get warm when in use but not too hot to keep your hand on it. The starter relay only ...
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| 69 mg midget clutch problem | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Recently bought a 69 mg midget that had sat for 17 years. led After much work on brakes, interior ...
A: The early Midgets & Sprites used three different release bearings depending on which transmission ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Howard, correct, no power in the crank or the ignition position. I looked at the starter and in ...
A: If the solenoid works, the relay is working and is not a factor in operating the bypass wire to the ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Howard, correct, no power in the crank or the ignition position. I looked at the starter and in ...
A: Yes Robert, your right and I was wrong, my white with red only goes as far as the relay and then it ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Howard, the problem we were working on was the 1975 MGB that would stop running after a while. I ...
A: No power in the crank position and no power in the Ign. position either, correct? You need a wiring ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Howard, the problem we were working on was the 1975 MGB that would stop running after a while. I ...
A: Yes, you can use the volt meter in place of the test light. All the tests you run must be made while ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Howard, I am following you on your step by step trouble shooting. Sorry for trying to jump ahead!! I ...
A: Robert, you lost me. what was the question? If it was about the starter relay, if you have to ...
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| Awakening from a long sleep | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have just taken delivery of a 1976 MGB, which was running when it was stored 10 years ago. Can ...
A: Generally you should do as follows if the car has been stored for 10 years. Inspect all belts and ...
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| 1975 mgb Distributor vacum advance | 5/1/2008 |
Q: recently put together a 1975 mgb. ended up with an extra hose. is there a vacuum hose that goes from ...
A: According to the manual, the 75 MGB had a vacuum advance unit fitted but it was not connected. They ...
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| 1977 MGB starting circuit trouble shooting | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Howard, I am a brand new owner of a 1977 MGB and I did test drive it before trailering it home. ...
A: The shorting with the screwdriver had nothing to do with your problem other than damage your ...
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| MGB Fuel gauge won't operate | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 69 MGB with a fuel gauge that will not move as the tank empties. When the ignition is ...
A: If the other gauge works normal the voltage stabilizer is probably ok as you have indicated. A rough ...
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| MG Midget rear springs | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I recently changed both rear springs,shackles,U-bolts etc.Now the car seems to be leaning quite a ...
A: Yes, it could be the front springs. If you don't have available a set of race car scales to test ...
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| misfire and backfiring | 4/27/2008 |
Q: My 74 midget sputters and backfires starting at 2800rpm then contiues through 3600rpm then smoothes ...
A: You need to do a manifold vacuum test. Put a vacuum gauge on the intake and run a long hose out from ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Howard, I am following you on your step by step trouble shooting. Sorry for trying to jump ahead!! I ...
A: I thought I answered this one once but it may not have went through. You can do the test on the ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Howard, I am following you on your step by step trouble shooting. Sorry for trying to jump ahead!! I ...
A: OK Robert, The ohm test of the primary circuit of the coil is just to correctly ID the coil. What ...
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| MG bogging down at high rpms | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 67 Mg midget. It idles smoothly and revs smoothly but when I drive it around it runs fine ...
A: The test is the only sure way to know. If you want to by pass that test you can test Ignition by ...
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| MG bogging down at high rpms | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 67 Mg midget. It idles smoothly and revs smoothly but when I drive it around it runs fine ...
A: First be sure the air filters are clean, then get a manifold pressure gauge. (they are not ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Howard you helped me immensely before and I hope again. I have two problems. The first is big. ...
A: Robert, you can't skip important things and think you are going to diagnosis a problem. The chances ...
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| Brake lights and turn signals | 4/24/2008 |
Q: After working fine for several years, I suddenly lost my brake lights and turn signals on my '79 ...
A: The stop lights, turn signals and other items are powered off of a fuse in the fuse panel. Use a ...
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| no spark | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i have no spark to spark plugs have replaced coil but still the same.i do have 12 volts on both ...
A: Turn the engine until the points are closed and check for voltage on both sides of the coil. At that ...
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| electronic distributor installation | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I am replaceing stock distributor with one containing an electonic ignition on a 1979 mg midget. the ...
A: I don't know anything about what ever kind of ignition system you have purchased, however, most ...
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| Gas milage verses damper oil weight | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have a '78 Midget, recently overhauled. Advertised gas mileage 40 mpg highway..actual 20 mpg @ 55 ...
A: The damper oil weight only effects a quick throttle movement so if you are on and off the throttle a ...
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| 71 MGB temperature sending unit | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Please describe where to locate the temperature sending unit for a 1971 MGB. My temp gauge ...
A: The temp sending unit is in the head at the front of the engine on the right hand side. Also be ...
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| Electrical | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to locate the gauge voltage stabilizer? I'm told it is under the dash? Can you be more ...
A: There were a lot of different kinds and year model MGs so you will have to narrow it down a little ...
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| Coil weak spark stops running | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Howard you helped me immensely before and I hope again. I have two problems. The first is big. ...
A: You need to measure the resistance of the primary windings of the coil. (+) to (-) (wires ...
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| Damper oil | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Can I use any other oil, other than Zenith Damper Oil, for my 1975 MGB Carburetor? Thanks Colin
A: Yes, you can use engine oil, which I like to use. Some mechanics use transmission fluid. It is, as ...
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| electrical | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I was cleaning wire connections and inadvertently reconnect the wires wrong. I was clean the ...
A: You need to take a test light and start testing the green wires from the fuse box as that is the ...
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| 1978 MGB ignition wiring | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 1978 MGB GT, it broke down within two hours of collection with what appeared to ...
A: That fuse is powered by the ignition switch relay. To confirm that is the problem, run a temporary ...
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| 1979 MGB | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Howard-I recently purchased a 1979 MGB which I am having some minor issues with and I hope you can ...
A: One thing at a time as each may not be short quick fixes. Any time an MG or any car came to me with ...
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| turn signal and gas gauge u/s | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have Lucas electrical. My turn signals are not working as of today, along with indication on the ...
A: You need to look at your wiring diagram of what ever kind of MG you have and see if both items share ...
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| 75 mg midget wont start | 4/14/2008 |
Q: it sounds like it wants too it is turning but wont turn over. any suggestions? ANSWER: HI Olivia, ...
A: You can do a rough check for spark by removing a spark plug and place the plug on the wire and lay ...
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| 75 mg midget wont start | 4/13/2008 |
Q: it sounds like it wants too it is turning but wont turn over. any suggestions?
A: All piston engines require only three items to run, Compression, Fire and fuel with conditions on ...
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| 1972 MG Migit | 4/12/2008 |
Q: What would causes drainage of the battery when the car is parked for a day or two? Is this an ...
A: First rough test to see if something is draining battery is to remove one of the battery cables and ...
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| 76 MG Midget no spark | 4/10/2008 |
Q: It looks like I'm having the same problems as others who've written articles asking for help. My ...
A: If you have a ballast resistor then you must have a coil to match and it must be wired in series ...
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| Replacing door seal 1969 MGB | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have replaced the panels and door seals, and now the doors do not close easily. It is "jamming", ...
A: Yes, a new seal will make it harder to close the door until the seal gets compressed for a while. ...
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| mgb clutch | 4/4/2008 |
Q: 1972 sat 25 yrs. installed new clutch master and new slave sine both were missing. Dot 3 used, ...
A: Have someone pump up the clutch pedal and release it. Then feel the slave cylinder rod and the ...
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| 1965 MGB Brakes stick | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Howard, thank you for helping me on my other MGB problems. Did everything you said and car runs like ...
A: Brakes can stick either by hydraulics or by mechanical faults so you need to do a simple test. Jack ...
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| Wonky power | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I have a '72 MGB with a new Weber 32/36 carb. It has a "flat" spot at around 2000-2500 rpm & ...
A: The ignition light has nothing to do with ignition, it is a charge light so you should put a volt ...
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| third gear noise when accelerating | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 Midget with the 1500cc engine and transmission. When I shift into third gear and ...
A: If you have oil in the box there is nothing you can do outside of the gearbox and the only way you ...
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| Backfire through front carb on 1965 MGB | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I just recently bought a 1965 MGB that has sat for about 2 years. Put new gas in and changed the ...
A: First thing to do is a compression test. Throttle wide open and at least 4 or 5 revolutions on each ...
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| turn signals/brake lights | 3/27/2008 |
Q: On my 1979 MG, all the electrics seem to work with one exception. When the brakes are applied, the ...
A: Since you are familiar with the voltage drop test you should look at the wiring diagram and see if ...
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| turn signals/brake lights | 3/27/2008 |
Q: On my 1979 MG, all the electrics seem to work with one exception. When the brakes are applied, the ...
A: I would check the grounds at the tail light assembly on both sides. If the grounds are good, look at ...
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| mgb | 3/26/2008 |
Q: i wrote you earlier about my 77 mgb. wiring problems and i was going to trace the wires.i have run ...
A: It depends on what Weber you have. Some Weber carbs had an external plug in the lower part of the ...
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| mgb | 3/25/2008 |
Q: i wrote you earlier about my 77 mgb. wiring problems and i was going to trace the wires.i have run ...
A: It depends on which distributor you have. If you have a pointed distributor it should only have one ...
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| 1970 MGB GT Overheat. | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My 1970 MGB GT overheats. When it starts up the oil pressure reads about 10-15 at idle, picks up a ...
A: I thought i answered this one but it is showing up as still pending so here it is again. Low oil ...
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| Midget Brakes | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Had a bit of a strange on with my midget – I was a really cold morning and I drove it to the garage, ...
A: Address the brake light first. Turn the key on and look at the brake lights to see if they are still ...
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| Bugeye transmission | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have a smooth case transmission with a slightly balky shift. I can live with that. The big problem ...
A: First gear didn't have a syncro in those old gearboxes but second did and if you are getting a lot ...
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| 1966 MGB vented gas cap | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Howard: Thanks so much for your advice. The previous owner said to use the 30 weight oil in the ...
A: Straight 30 is ok for the gearbox and 3 in 1 in the carb pots is also ok unless you get a hesitation ...
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| Gas Guage Not Working | 3/21/2008 |
Q: 1978 MG Midget. I verified the gas guage works by grounding the sensor side: moves to full. However, ...
A: That is possible but the problem is most likely a rusted sending unit. It is a common fault on these ...
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| 1966 MGB vented gas cap | 3/20/2008 |
Q: A mechanic that worked on my MGB 1966 said that my gas cap was not seating properly leading to gas ...
A: If he put on a non vented cap it can effect the way the engine runs by making it difficult for the ...
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| mgb | 3/20/2008 |
Q: when my 1977 mgb is warm it runs great. if it is a little cold on the first start of the day it is ...
A: You need a wiring diagram to trace out circuits as rewiring a whole car on this program would take a ...
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| starter solenoid MGB | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I replaced the starter solenoid on my 76B. Now I cannot hook the battery up because when I do (keep ...
A: The starter solenoid mounted on the starter where one post of the solenoid is attached to a short ...
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| MGB RADIATOR REPLACEMENT | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Howard I have a 1979 MGB Roadster,(s/n GHN5UL471903 G)I have removed the radiator to have it flushed ...
A: To fill it quicker just remove the upper hose from the head and fill it into the radiator until you ...
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| MGB RADIATOR REPLACEMENT | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Howard I have a 1979 MGB Roadster,(s/n GHN5UL471903 G)I have removed the radiator to have it flushed ...
A: Yes, I agree, BLM had their head where the sun don't shine on many things and the lack of drains on ...
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| mgb coil spark | 3/15/2008 |
Q: . no spark at coil when cranked.. the coil is new,,,when ignition is on 12.4 volts @ coil ...
A: Do you mean you have points in the distributor? If so you need to do a couple of tests. Remove the ...
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| MG Midget ignition timing | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I need to change the contact points on my 1973 Midget. Is there a special spanner to get to the ...
A: There are wrenches that fit the front bolt on the crank but while working in MG dealerships we just ...
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| mgb | 3/13/2008 |
Q: when my 1977 mgb is warm it runs great. if it is a little cold on the first start of the day it is ...
A: Gary, it can be too much choke or not enough so do this, When it does finally start as you have been ...
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| Non MG | 3/13/2008 |
Q: sorry about this i can totally understand if you cannot answer this but there isn't a category for ...
A: You can not ware oil out, all you can do is contaminate it. So if you have run through deep water or ...
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| mgb | 3/12/2008 |
Q: when my 1977 mgb is warm it runs great. if it is a little cold on the first start of the day it is ...
A: The 77 B has a single Stromberg carburetor and there are two main reasons that carb can be cold ...
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| SD1 gearbox | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I'm preparing to convert my 1980 MGB using a Rover SD1 V8 & 5-speed gearbox. Roger Williams' book ...
A: I have some experience with the Triumph TR-7 5-speed box (as I understand it is the same as the ...
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| 74 midgit rear spring replacement | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I am planning on replacing the rear springs on the midgit. I bought new springs and polyurethane ...
A: They told you that because many times the "U" bolt threads are rusted and the "U" bolts have been ...
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| Early D overdrive wiring | 3/7/2008 |
Q: As I understand it, the early "D" overdrive has the selector switch, 3-4 switch, and the mysterious ...
A: I have seen many cars bypassing the vacuum switch. Also many even bypass the 3/4 trans switch. ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I'm working on a 73 MG Midget that recently shattered the release bearing totally. Was able to ...
A: Bob, if someone has been welding on the slave cylinder rod then you must find a new rod. You MUST ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I'm working on a 73 MG Midget that recently shattered the release bearing totally. Was able to ...
A: I sent one responce but it may not have went out so here it is again, I am concerned about your ...
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| removal of rear half axles | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I'm helping a friend with his MG GT. He's removed the rear end to upgrade the suspension setup, ...
A: You can remove the axle and hub out of the differential by removing the four nuts and bolts holding ...
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| Starter | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I had asked you about my starter on my 77 MGB. I'm looking for the starter relay. I have three ...
A: The starter relay should be on the right fender valance and it should have four pins labeled "C-1", ...
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| Hazard warning fuse | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Greetings, I have a 1972 MGB. The hazards are not working. I found a replacement relay at local ...
A: James, the fuse was to protect the wiring harness not the flasher so a 35 amp will work fine because ...
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| 1976 Spitfire | 3/4/2008 |
Q: My car has an engine code #FP71240UE I guess this is a MG engine,but what year? It has a point type ...
A: The Spitfire never had an MG engine. (Austin engine) The MG Midget did however have the Spitfire ...
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| No spark | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get my 80 MG running after letting it sit for a couple of years. I've done all the ...
A: Richard, the coil does not do the switching, it is just as it's name. It is a coil, actually it is ...
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| 1976 midget | 3/4/2008 |
Q: i have a 1976 midget that i do not want to through alot of money at my problem lies with no spark i ...
A: Most ignition systems like that can be tested by just confirming power to the coil and confirm no ...
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| converting 2 mg batteries to one? | 3/2/2008 |
Q: How much work is it to install replace the two batteries in my 69 MGB with one? Is it possible? ...
A: Yes it is a common modification. I have seen many different versions. The easiest probably is to ...
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| Starter | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Another question regarding my 77 MGB. When I start my car, ( not all the time ), sometimes I hear ...
A: The intermittent electrical problem to any mechanic has always been a problem because you have to ...
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| mg midget | 2/28/2008 |
Q: howard i have a 1500 mg midget 1980 which idles at 1500rpm if i tap the throttle it goes down to ...
A: First disconnect the throttle cable and see if it still does it to isolate the problem between the ...
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| Gearbox removal | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My 1980 MGB has a bad leak in the rear seal. Is it possible to remove and reinstall the gearbox ...
A: I seen it tried two times in different dealerships I worked in and they did do it, but both said ...
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| 1976 midget | 2/28/2008 |
Q: i have a 1976 midget that i do not want to through alot of money at my problem lies with no spark i ...
A: First since you say you only have 7v at the coil, that tells me you have an external ballast ...
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| Heater fan | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I'm going through the heater fan controls in my 1980 MGB, and I'm confused by one point. The fan ...
A: The Booster blower switch is a three position rocker switch. Up for off, center for low speed and ...
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| Gauge lamp rheostat | 2/26/2008 |
Q: The gauge lamp rheostat in my 1980 MGB has frozen solid. Rather than pay $120 for an OEM ...
A: I have several manuals on the "B" but couldn't find any quote on the resistance range. I probably ...
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| mg | 2/24/2008 |
Q: a simple question i have a mgb gt 1972 do you need to fill radiator with water / water and coolant ...
A: You should check coolant level at least once a month. Some people check their coolant level once a ...
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| MGB electrical (Hazard?) question | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 1980 MGB. When the key is in the running position and the car is not started, there's a ...
A: If your car still has the original SU fuel pump it should click not buzz. Electric pumps on just ...
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| Clutch in Reverse (Not working) | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My '74.0' does not want to seem to reverse. After shifting into reverse and applying the gas, the ...
A: Yes, an overdrive that is not working correctly can cause reverse not to work. If it sticks solid in ...
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| Clutch in Reverse (Not working) | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My '74.0' does not want to seem to reverse. After shifting into reverse and applying the gas, the ...
A: You have to explain a little. The shift lever don't go into reverse? The lever seems to shift into ...
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| MG Midget Tacho calibration | 2/22/2008 |
Q: The tachometer in my 69 midget is reading much higher than it should be. It seems to be about double ...
A: Unless you have a double ignition pulse the problem has to be in the tach itself. Find a shop with a ...
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| speed-& odometer | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My '78 California equiped MG Midget's speedometer is not working and the suggestion of a mechanic ...
A: If Canada does not require the box, you should be able to install the older cable which I believe ...
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| Bad engine | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I just completed compression and leakdown testing on my 1800. The results were compelling: 1: 125 ...
A: The lower pressure readings cold are normal as the oil pressure can't seem to get through that ...
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| No spark | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get my 80 MG running after letting it sit for a couple of years. I've done all the ...
A: Correct, You want to know if the coil is powered and you want to know if the ignitor is grounding ...
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| No spark | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get my 80 MG running after letting it sit for a couple of years. I've done all the ...
A: It depends on what type of ignition system you have as to how to test the igniter, but it is easy to ...
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| 79 MGB battery draw | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Had my B running fine the other night. repaired a wire on a speaker and now the battery is almost ...
A: You could not do anything to a speaker wire to cause all that. You first need a wiring diagram for ...
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| 73 Midget | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I was driving and was in first gear on compression at about 10 mph and powered around a corner and ...
A: That is why I asked about the lever not moving or moving and not doing anything. There are three ...
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| MGB battery draw | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 75 MGB with a 1yr old battery. Recently it has started draining down to the point where the ...
A: I quick and simple test to see if there is a battery drain is to just remove one of the battery ...
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| starter problem midget 1500 | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a midget 1500 for restauration. Bodywork is sound but I found a 88ah battery built ...
A: Unless the compression has been jacked up extremely high the lower amp hour batteries should have ...
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| 73 Midget | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I was driving and was in first gear on compression at about 10 mph and powered around a corner and ...
A: Unfortunately the small cover under the tunnel carpet is not large enough to get access to the ...
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| 74 midgit side light removal | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I forgot i had another question. The turn/running indicator lights on the sides of the car are not ...
A: Ryan, the lights on the sides are not turn indicator lights, they are only side marker lights. The ...
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| 1979 MGB - Starts with difficulty when engine is cold | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Purchased my russet brown 1979 B last summer and have driven it nearly daily. The Zenith carburetor ...
A: Yes, the auto choke system on the Stromberg is short lived and that is why many have put the manual ...
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| Bad engine | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I just completed compression and leakdown testing on my 1800. The results were compelling: 1: 125 ...
A: There are some other tests you can run to have a clear picture of what you need to do. First check ...
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| '74 MG midgit | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have an original AM radio and was wondering what I need to do to upgrade to a modern AM/FM radio.
A: You don't have to do anything special. Just install it and connect it up. Only older MGs that had ...
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| Gauges | 2/12/2008 |
Q: All of the gauges on my 1980 MGB are nonfunctional except the oil pressure and speedo, which are ...
A: Pick one gauge like the fuel gauge. You need to check to see if the the gauge you are going to test ...
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| MGB electrical (Hazard?) question | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1980 MGB. When the key is in the running position and the car is not started, there's a ...
A: Fix one thing at a time and they may or may not be related. First there MUST not be any noise coming ...
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| HARD STARTS | 2/6/2008 |
Q: HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING MY 1978 B TO FIRE UP. WILL CRANK JUST FINE AND HAS SPARK BUT IS YOU GIVE IT ...
A: You have one Stromberg carburetor on this car, correct? Is the air filter in place? Your symptoms ...
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| MGB electrical relay | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 MGB. The ignition relay had been replaced at some time by the previous owner with a ...
A: A flasher relay can in no way be used as an ignition relay. It would just connect and disconnect as ...
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| Midget RVI 1433/01 tachometer | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I goofed. I put the battery in as a positive ground in my "69 Midget and started it. Now the tach ...
A: Do you mean you put it in as a positive ground then changed it back to negative ground and the tach ...
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| follow-up | 2/2/2008 |
Q: asked to many questions,but what about the wiring problem,any ideas would be helpful. andrew. ...
A: Andrew, How did you determine you had a power drain? Battery cable off and a test light between ...
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| Fuel pressure | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1979 MGB. The electric fuel pump has been replaced with a solid state aftermarket unit. The ...
A: I have nothing in writing that would tell me what a downdraft Weber should use for pressure but I ...
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| Fuel pump | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I'm back with more questions on my 1977 MGB Roadster. I'm replacing my fuel pump which is now a ...
A: The SU pump has the ground spade on the body of the pump and power connection is the spade connector ...
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| starting problems. | 2/1/2008 |
Q: In 2005 I restored an mg midget 1500 (w reg) for my wife, the car has since only done 1200 miles ...
A: The starter solenoid has two functions. One is to connect the battery to the starter motor and to ...
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| Clutch Replacement on '74 Midget | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I am in the midst of selling my '74 midget. It has been in storage for the past 5 months. This ...
A: While it is true that all MG Midgets require that you remove the engine to access any part of the ...
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| MG Generator Test | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have a Lucas 22744B C40 generator that came from a 1961 MGA that has set for years. I atempted to ...
A: I agree, it is either rebuild time or new. Before that I would take it apart and do a few things. ...
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| MG Generator Test | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have a Lucas 22744B C40 generator that came from a 1961 MGA that has set for years. I atempted to ...
A: Yes you are doing it correctly. When you first connect it up (in the same polarity as you want it in ...
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| Fuel sending unit | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a new fuel sending unit for a 1964 MGB. My problem is the new sending unit ...
A: Chad, the mounting surface should be flat with threaded holes to mount the new unit. If the screw ...
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| starting problems. | 1/29/2008 |
Q: In 2005 I restored an mg midget 1500 (w reg) for my wife, the car has since only done 1200 miles ...
A: This should be a simple problem to correct. Since it starts with a jumper battery all you need to do ...
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| 1972, 1275 midget question | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Is there a way I can test the (apparently not-working) Tachometer now that I've taken it out of the ...
A: The tach operates by reading a magnetic field built up each time the coil is grounded. This would be ...
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| Fuel sending unit | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a new fuel sending unit for a 1964 MGB. My problem is the new sending unit ...
A: What don't fit about the sending unit? Is the diameter of the steel round plate not correct? The ...
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| 72 MGB rear end locked up | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My 72 had sat for about a year with cooling problems, only bring rolled in and out of the garage ...
A: It could be either the differential or the brakes so you need to jack the rear up and check. Most ...
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| Ignition Coil | 1/26/2008 |
Q: You helped me a short while ago with a problem with my head lights. All is working fine now. Traced ...
A: The coil number does not do me any good to ID the coil. However, I can tell you how to ID a Lucas ...
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| Clutch slipping | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I have completed an extensive updating of my 1974 MGB Roadster. The car has 93,000 miles with ...
A: First thing to do is purchase a compression gauge, their not expensive.(You can even find them at ...
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| MGB Wirering Problems | 1/19/2008 |
Q: 1979 MGB when you turn on the light the motor will crank. This is without the ignition on.White wire ...
A: The starter solenoid can only activate if the starter relay is triggered or current is applied to ...
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| 74 MG Midget won't start | 1/16/2008 |
Q: The car still won’t start. I have also been consulting with an old school mechanic that I know and ...
A: Checking available voltage at the coil while cranking is a test to see if the load of starting is ...
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| crankcase pressure | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I replace the stromburg on my 1979 Midget with a weber down draft. I now have excessive crankcase ...
A: Either one will burn crankcase vapors, the air filter connection would be the easiest. However, ...
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| MGB fuel tank | 1/16/2008 |
Q: On a 76 MGB what is the best and safest way to empty the fuel tank. I want to replace the fuel as ...
A: The earlier "Bs" had a drain plug but I don't remember what year they stopped putting it in but I am ...
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| 74 MG midget won't start | 1/15/2008 |
Q: This past summer I got my 74 midget running after 22 years of storage. Within one day it went from ...
A: Wetting the plugs is an indication there is not fire or it is weak. Dry the the plugs and spin the ...
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| 73 MGB no key | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I acquired a 73 MGB (long story) and had it brought to my house on a flat bed. There is no key. What ...
A: As I remember the glove box key is not the ignition key on a 73 "B", so it will be necessary to ...
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| MG Midget no turn signals or hazard | 1/13/2008 |
Q: This is my first Mg experience and I'd hate to just keep buying parts until it's fixed. I've heard ...
A: First thing is to get a service manual with a wiring diagram in it. You are correct not to spend any ...
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| 74 MG midget won't start | 1/13/2008 |
Q: This past summer I got my 74 midget running after 22 years of storage. Within one day it went from ...
A: Several seconds or at least 4 or 5 revolutions with the throttle open is the correct method as you ...
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| 74 midget distributor | 1/13/2008 |
Q: The housing broke on my original 74. I ordered a rebuild. I installed it and the engine would run at ...
A: The difference in degrees of advance will make a difference in performance but not what you are ...
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| 74 MG midget won't start | 1/11/2008 |
Q: This past summer I got my 74 midget running after 22 years of storage. Within one day it went from ...
A: Working on problem cars in dealerships and shops I never found it productive to target any ...
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| clutch hydralics | 1/10/2008 |
Q: 1976 MG MGB REPLACED CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER,BUT CANNOT GET ANY FLUID FLOW FROM MASTER CYLINDER ...
A: That is a clear cut one. There is a clear and open path between the slave and the reservoir when the ...
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| 1980 MGB | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to restore 1980 MGB.Oh my!I need to get a new exhaust system what would you recommend.I ...
A: I wish you well on your restoration project. I don't have any preference on exhaust systems. I do ...
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| 64 MG midget transmission problem | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I can't get it to shift into reverse. It works fine in the forward gears but seems to be locked out ...
A: If that is true you have no options because there is nothing you can do outside the trans. You can ...
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| 64 MG midget transmission problem | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I can't get it to shift into reverse. It works fine in the forward gears but seems to be locked out ...
A: Have you owned the car for some time or are you a new owner? The reverse detent is hard to depress ...
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| 74 mg midget 1275 | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I took transmission out, took side cover off to check gears,there fine. Put moter and transmission ...
A: Ok John, If the shift problem only happened after you removed and replaced the shift lever then you ...
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| 74 mg midget 1275 | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I took transmission out, took side cover off to check gears,there fine. Put moter and transmission ...
A: Why did you pull it out in the first place? Was this the problem before? I don't understand why ...
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| Speedometer Cable | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I am having a lot of dificulty with my speedometer. I have replaced the cable and 90 degree gearbox. ...
A: Yes, the knurled nut should be tight. However you should check the dept of the hole that the short ...
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| Clutch slipping | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have completed an extensive updating of my 1974 MGB Roadster. The car has 93,000 miles with ...
A: 1.Yes, if the clutch is slipping it will continue to get worse, but there is no way I can tell you ...
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| Fuel Gague | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a 1964 MGB that's in good shape except for some minor flaws. My question is ...
A: The gauge sending unit is in the right side of the fuel tank and has two wires. Leave the black wire ...
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| 1977 BGB roadster- rubber bumper | 12/31/2007 |
Q: My headlights cut out on me the other day while driving. Checked fuses, OK. I can flash the high ...
A: I think you are on the right track. check for power on the wires in the harness (car side) when you ...
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| 1977 BGB roadster- rubber bumper | 12/30/2007 |
Q: My headlights cut out on me the other day while driving. Checked fuses, OK. I can flash the high ...
A: Current goes to the light switch by a brown wire from the fuse. To test the light switch check for ...
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| mgb front shockers | 12/24/2007 |
Q: got my B on the road for the first time and found both front shockers leaking oil around shafts very ...
A: When the seals are leaking it is a sign that the bushings are worn so most of the time you would ...
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| keys locked in boot | 12/22/2007 |
Q: please , my keys are locked in the boot of my p reg mg. i only have one set can you help
A: I never heard of a "p reg" mg. But that does not matter as all the MGs (after 1963)imported into the ...
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| Midget Brake Master Cylinder | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 74 Midget that sat up for a few years and what was a brand new brake master cylinder has ...
A: Try Moss Motors, Victoria British, The Roadster Factory and Engel Imports for the reservoir. If they ...
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| 1966 mgb won't turn over. | 12/11/2007 |
Q: have a problem with my 1966 mgb not turning over. Started it after time in storage and it went fine. ...
A: The 66 "B" has an external starter solenoid with a rubber button on it so you can do a simple test ...
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| mgb overdrive switch | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Gday Howard this is a simple one but cant find any reference in my w/shop manuals...i want to ...
A: On a 78, you need to remove the shift boot and center tunnel carpet to get to a removable plate ...
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| bleeding the clutch | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have a "76 MGB that has been sitting for about 15 yrs. I have flushed the old oil out an couple ...
A: A simple test of the passage way from the reservoir to the bleeder valve is to loosen the reservoir ...
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| heater | 12/7/2007 |
Q: For some reason i cant get the heat to work in my 68' mg. Any solutions would be a lot of help. ...
A: Can't get the heat to work. Meaning you can't get the fan to run? Or you can get the fan on but it ...
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| engine cuts out | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Engine cuts out on accelartion. Doesn't sputter, just drops dead. Checked fuel and distributor ...
A: On an engine cut off, you should never look for something wrong. ALWAYS look for what is missing. An ...
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| mg carb | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I`ve just bought a 1976 midgit and was wanting to know what kind and how much oil go`es in the top ...
A: No you can't hurt the carb by turning it upside down. It only takes a couple of teaspoons of oil. ...
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| 74 MGB wont start | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I just tried some tests on the fuel, it pumps gas very well from the line i removed below the ...
A: If your engine starts on starting fluid and will not keep running and the pump is clicking rapidly ...
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| can't get to reverse | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 1969 MGB. 59K miles. Excellent condition. I can't get into reverse. Flushed the tranny ...
A: There is a strong detent that must be compressed to access reverse. It may be dry and need lube. It ...
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| 79 mgb speedometer removal | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I am trying to remove the speedometer from my '79 mgb roadster. Many people and 2 manuals have told ...
A: ALL MG speedometers are held in by two nuts on two threaded studs attached to the speedo case. a ...
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| Headlights and Tail lights do not work | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Howard, the clutch is working, the engine is running, I registered the car after 24 years of being ...
A: The Pressure Fail Sw. is the sw. on the junction block with all of the brake lines to it. When ...
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| 74 MGB wont start | 11/27/2007 |
Q: When I turn the key, fuel pump doesn't ever stop the noise; but theres half a tank of gas. Car ...
A: All piston engines only require three things to run. Compression, fire & fuel. But there are ...
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| MGB gear box noise | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1966, MGB/ 4spd with overdrive, the gear box has developed a noise sounding like ...
A: Noises in a MGB gearbox can be many things. But that does not matter because there is nothing you ...
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| MG slave cylinder | 11/25/2007 |
Q: Where would I find the slave cylinder on car and how to bleed?
A: The slave cylinder on most MGs is mounted on the bell housing close to where the engine is bolted up ...
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| Headlights and Tail lights do not work | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Howard, the clutch is working, the engine is running, I registered the car after 24 years of being ...
A: I found that service manuals are not complete, even the factory manuals so I try to hang on to every ...
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| Headlights and Tail lights do not work | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Howard, the clutch is working, the engine is running, I registered the car after 24 years of being ...
A: Robert, look at all the brown wires as they are power supplies. The head light switch powers up the ...
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| New Clutch Master Cylinder | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Howard, you really seem to know how to answer questions clearly!! Hopefully this one is easy. I ...
A: The clutch line is larger because it has to move a larger volume of fluid. Smoke after a rebuild ...
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| '74 midgit clutch | 11/19/2007 |
Q: You said to refill the clutch with DOT4 brake fluid but the manual said 3. How come? ANSWER: Ryan, ...
A: If the pedal feels firm from the top to the floor it is possible that you have a disk problem, a ...
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| Cross threaded spark plug | 11/18/2007 |
Q: As my 79 midget had been stood for a year before I bought it, I decided to change the oil plugs and ...
A: It depends on how badly the threads are damaged. Here is a trick some mechanics use. Put that piston ...
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| New Clutch Master Cylinder | 11/18/2007 |
Q: Howard, you really seem to know how to answer questions clearly!! Hopefully this one is easy. I ...
A: In a brake bleed, the lines are very thin and a bubble of air will stay where it is for the next ...
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| New Clutch Master Cylinder | 11/18/2007 |
Q: Howard, you really seem to know how to answer questions clearly!! Hopefully this one is easy. I ...
A: Robert, The answer is NO, don't you remember how to spell assume? Read my answer and do the ...
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| New Clutch Master Cylinder | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Howard, you really seem to know how to answer questions clearly!! Hopefully this one is easy. I ...
A: The slave cylinder is nothing but a cylinder with a piston and one seal, the only thing that can be ...
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| 1968 MG | 11/17/2007 |
Q: My dad has a 1968 MG that's been sitting for a couple of years. After cgarging the battery, I was ...
A: Charge the battery and remove the charger and start the car on the battery. Don't condemn the ...
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| 1968 MG | 11/16/2007 |
Q: My dad has a 1968 MG that's been sitting for a couple of years. After cgarging the battery, I was ...
A: It takes very little current to run the ignition system after it starts. Try spraying something like ...
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| Antifreeze Leakage into Engine | 11/11/2007 |
Q: On a 1969 Engine and 1972 Body Can Antifreeze leak into the engine Through the Radiator or Oil ...
A: MG didn't have any oil coolers in the radiator so that is out. I did once see a oil cooler mounted ...
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| '74 midgit clutch | 11/11/2007 |
Q: You said to refill the clutch with DOT4 brake fluid but the manual said 3. How come? ANSWER: Ryan, ...
A: The bottom bolt is difficult but can usually be removed with a 90 degree opened end wrench. A tool ...
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| 79 mg midget electrics | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I've been experiencing problems with the windscreen wipers working very slowly and indicators not ...
A: The first thing you need is a wiring diagram of your car. I would not plug a new electrical switch ...
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| 79 Midget Clutch | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I've been told by former Midget owners that it is possible to replace the clutch without completely ...
A: I have put a lot of clutches in Midgets and have tried it leaving the trans in and removing the ...
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| 1979 MGB LIMTED | 11/9/2007 |
Q: WAS THE CARPET BLACK IN THE FRONT & TAN IN THE BACK? THE OWNER WANTS TO PUT DUEL SU CARBS ON THIS ...
A: I never seen an MG with two color carpets (front/back). Moss Motors is pretty much the Guru on paint ...
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| 1967 mg b gt Special edition | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have recently started restoring my car, to find out the pistons are seized, I've taken the eng out ...
A: The only thing I can tell you is to try what I said, Put the starter back on, and connect up a good ...
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| '74 midgit clutch | 11/8/2007 |
Q: You said to refill the clutch with DOT4 brake fluid but the manual said 3. How come?
A: Ryan, I don't know what manual you have, but DOT 3 brake fluid will eat natural rubber and the ...
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| 79 MG | 11/8/2007 |
Q: Howard, My father owns 1979's MG which has Spitfire engine. And it is a California version so that ...
A: Yes, all MG midgets from 75 on had 1500 Spitfire engines. As for a name of a hose all you need is to ...
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| 1967 mg b gt Special edition | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have recently started restoring my car, to find out the pistons are seized, I've taken the eng out ...
A: The engine turns clockwise as you face the front of the engine. We run into this all the time and ...
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| 1980 MGB Backfire | 11/5/2007 |
Q: When going down a hill, with no foot on the gas pedal, if the engine is holding the car back, I hear ...
A: The #2 & #3 are ok but there is too much difference between #1,4 and the other two. Be careful that ...
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| steering rack | 11/5/2007 |
Q: the ball joints on the rack that I bought from Vit Brt is so tight tha it takes great preasure to ...
A: If the rack is not under a warranty of any kind you can easily do the repair yourself. With the boot ...
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| 1980 MGB Backfire | 11/5/2007 |
Q: When going down a hill, with no foot on the gas pedal, if the engine is holding the car back, I hear ...
A: Backfires are usually out the tail pipe on deceleration and can be caused by several things. First ...
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| steering rack | 11/5/2007 |
Q: the ball joints on the rack that I bought from Vit Brt is so tight tha it takes great preasure to ...
A: The ball joint on each end of the rack should be a little tight and I can't see how they could be so ...
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| '74 midgit clutch | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I bought a midgit that had been sitting for a while I lost the clutch to where I could not shift in ...
A: If the slave was leaking fluid you needed to either rebuild or replace it, but by adding DOT 3 fluid ...
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| removal of 1979 midget steeringwheel | 11/3/2007 |
Q: my 1979 midget has a black rubberized steering wheel with no discernable way to get to the retaining ...
A: You should have a 4 spoke steering wheel with a small plastic button in the center. You need to pry ...
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| mgb throttle lever 76 | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I broke the tabe off the throttle lever and need to know where I can purchase one. Thank you for ...
A: The parts suppliers for MGB have most every part for the car but you may have to look up the ...
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| Unleaded gas | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I bought a 1974 MGB new and drove it for 14 years on gas available at that time. I recently bought ...
A: You must not be in the US as that is all you can get in the US now is unleaded. The lead in gas was ...
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| 69 Midget | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 69 Midget and the kid I bought it from had changed the battery, distributor ...
A: The 69 Midget was negative ground. Look at the ignition coil to see if the terminals are labeled (+) ...
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| DGAV Weber Heater Hose Installation | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1975 Midget with the 1500 engine which I am in the process of putting back together after a ...
A: To get coolant to go in and out of the coolant operated choke on the Weber DGAV carb, you will need ...
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| 1977 MGB 4 speed - 2nd gear crunches | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Howard I have a '77 stock MGB. 4 speed. It engages 1st,2nd, 3rd and 4th without problem going up ...
A: In the dealership, we just drained the gear oil out and put the engine oil in but it did take a few ...
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| 1977 MGB 4 speed - 2nd gear crunches | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Howard I have a '77 stock MGB. 4 speed. It engages 1st,2nd, 3rd and 4th without problem going up ...
A: Down shifting is a lost art due to the better synchronizers in newer transmissions. However, there ...
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| fuses | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I noticed that on one side of my 75 Midget the back tail light was out and the other side's parking ...
A: First you can not burn a 14 ga wire with a 35 amp fuse and if you used domestic fuses you can't ...
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| 1977 MGB Front Brake Problem | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My 1977 MGB roadster has a right front brake caliper that binds badly. This began when I replaced ...
A: You need to separate weather the binding is mechanical or hydraulic. This is easy to determine. Just ...
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| 79 Midget - Courtesy Light Door Switch | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I bought a door switch for that turns on the courtesy light when the door opens. I went to install ...
A: There is only one connection and one wire for the light and that is purple with a white tracer. The ...
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| Midget, no clutch peddle | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 1969 Midget 1275cc. It has been sitting for over a year. The engine starts fine. I bled ...
A: Try one more type of bleed. Remove about half of the fluid in the master cylinder and Go down to the ...
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| 72 MGB overheating and clanking | 10/15/2007 |
Q: My son and I are working on restoring a 72 mgb. It will run smoothly and then start clanking - very ...
A: The compression test shows ok, now look at the oil pressure hot and cold. If you show 25 to 35 PSI ...
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| No spark | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have a "76 MGB that has been sitting for about 15 yrs. I have flushed the old oil out an couple ...
A: Always, when trying to diagnosis a running problem the sequence must be, compression test first, 150 ...
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| 72 MGB overheating and clanking | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My son and I are working on restoring a 72 mgb. It will run smoothly and then start clanking - very ...
A: What you describe narrows the problem down to 1000 things so you need to do some testing. First ...
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| Upgraging Fuse Box - Relay - Wiring on 1980 MGB Roadster | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Howard and all others who may help, Because the MGB fusing architecture is poor in that there are a ...
A: Mike, if you do in fact have 16 ga. wire then what he says may be all true and I can see the need to ...
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| Upgraging Fuse Box - Relay - Wiring on 1980 MGB Roadster | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Howard and all others who may help, Because the MGB fusing architecture is poor in that there are a ...
A: Mike, if you split the load evenly, like on the two headlights you can leave the same amp fuse, as ...
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| Upgraging Fuse Box - Relay - Wiring on 1980 MGB Roadster | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Howard and all others who may help, Because the MGB fusing architecture is poor in that there are a ...
A: While it is true the MG has several components on each of very few fuses, the MG is not noted for ...
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| MG 1500 head | 10/6/2007 |
Q: It won't come off.... where's the bolt I missed? I sure can't find it and that head is welded tight ...
A: If you removed all of the head nuts including the ones under the rocker shaft and the head is stuck ...
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| car stalls | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have 74 MGB total rebuild w/ Weber carb. Drive down road a mile or two, the car stalls and quits. ...
A: Try removing the gas cap for a test run. If that is not the problem you may need to put a test light ...
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| Mgb 1967 voltage regulator | 10/5/2007 |
Q: My 1967 mgb with a generator is not charging. I cannot get the voltmeter near since it goes crazy. I ...
A: Mike, a CHARGING generator activates and operates a regulator. THERE ARE NO TESTS YOU CAN MAKE OF A ...
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| No spark | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have a "76 MGB that has been sitting for about 15 yrs. I have flushed the old oil out an couple ...
A: A 76 MGB didn't have points and condenser. But if your's does that makes it easy to test. Remove the ...
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| Car still runs slightly after ignition turned off | 10/4/2007 |
Q: It kinda chugs for about 3-5 seconds after I've turned the ignition off. This happens everytime I've ...
A: It depends what year MG this is. If it is an MG with a charcoal canister, it is suppose to have an ...
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| 1980 mgb le in storage | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have inherited a 1980 mgb le with 142 original miles. It has been in storage for the last 20 ...
A: you need an experienced MG mechanic, and preferably with an ASE certification. Any good mechanic ...
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| Mgb 1967 voltage regulator | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My 1967 mgb with a generator is not charging. I cannot get the voltmeter near since it goes crazy. I ...
A: Mike, I learned early working in dealerships to test everything in a system, even new parts and ...
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| Mgb 1967 voltage regulator | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My 1967 mgb with a generator is not charging. I cannot get the voltmeter near since it goes crazy. I ...
A: What you say about the wiring so far is correct, there should be a large brown wire going to the ...
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| Mg midget intake maniold bolts-lower | 10/3/2007 |
Q: 1978 Mg Midget. I am removing the intake manifold,have the carb, heatshield,and heatshield bracket ...
A: Jim, I have removed many of these manifolds from the 1500 Midgets (Spitfire engine) and even though ...
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| MGB Fuel sending unit and gauge | 10/3/2007 |
Q: What is the correct wiring configuration for the sending unit of a positive ground, 1964 MGB ...
A: The black wire must not be connected to the "Body of the vehicle" It must be connected to the "Body ...
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| MGB Fuel sending unit and gauge | 10/2/2007 |
Q: What is the correct wiring configuration for the sending unit of a positive ground, 1964 MGB ...
A: The early MGB only had two connections on the sending unit. One to an insulated spade connector ...
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| 1970 mgb | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 1970 mgb that was running great until I tried to push the wires on the back of the tach so ...
A: The white w/ black tracer wire does not make contact with the tach. It only makes a loop and goes on ...
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| need to move brake & clutch pedals further apart to provide shoe room | 10/1/2007 |
Q: the pedals are so close together as to be unsafe . I have measured the foot well and found i can get ...
A: I am in TN and don't know any one in CA. However, I think Moss Motors has a repair facility besides ...
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| mgb starter motor | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 1967 MGB which now clicks (solenoid?) when the key is turned but the starter motor does not ...
A: Try this, as it may be a starter bendix to ring gear problem. Remove all the spark plugs and put it ...
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| 1969 midget window mechanism | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help, I am trying to rebuild teh left side window raising mechanism on my Midget, I ...
A: First confirm that the glass slides up and down easily in the channels by hand. Then when you ...
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| mgb electrical probs | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 1979 roadster which we have just imported in from the states to france.The shippers lost ...
A: Not knowing what was done to damage the car, you will need to start from scratch. You need a wiring ...
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| 72 MGB Clutch | 9/24/2007 |
Q: About ever few months the clutch in my MGB goes totally out. I take it in to get to fixed and sure ...
A: Jerry, "There is no pedal" means you can't DISengage the clutch correct? The clutch is engaged when ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Howard I just found out that one of my carburetors does not work. It is the one on the left side if ...
A: That is the piston and it should slide up and down. First unscrew the plastic cap in the top of the ...
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| mgb starter motor | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 1967 MGB which now clicks (solenoid?) when the key is turned but the starter motor does not ...
A: You need to do voltage drop tests of the cables. If it is a clicking noise with a charged battery ...
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| non start no spark at plug leads | 9/19/2007 |
Q: recently bought an mgb 1978 not run for a year ,engine cranks no spark at plug leads or points any ...
A: Yes, point gap is important. It should be .015 in when on a high point of the cam. If still no spark ...
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| 1979 MG Midget 1500 | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I reciently purchased a '79 MG Midget 1500 with a Weber DGVA carb. I repaired a vacccum leak on the ...
A: Some do install electric pumps in the rear near the tank. This puts a positive pressure on the fuel ...
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| starting problem | 9/17/2007 |
Q: my husband changed the dizzy cap and rotor on my mgb and now the car won't start, I know the firing ...
A: You are correct about the firing order. The placement for #1 is dependent on where it was placed ...
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| Gas pedal | 9/16/2007 |
Q: My gas pedal went all the way to the floor and is very loose and will not spring back. What part do ...
A: You need to look at the throttle linkage to see if the throttle return spring is broken or off. Then ...
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| 1977 mgb 1800 | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I have owned this car for 17 years and has been run every year since. I have always had a pop in the ...
A: Paul, a loss of your timing light flash could mean a coil but it could also be anything in the ...
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| mg 1973 midget | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I did all that you mentioned. It almost fires up. When you start it it kicks 2 times then goes out. ...
A: #1 is the front spark plug hole and yes you have to have the clutch out and in 4th gear and brake ...
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| more problems! | 9/14/2007 |
Q: and now I've just driven home, heard a clunking, temp right up, gone up the driveway and theres ...
A: Sorry Jo, I can't see it from here, you are going to have to hold the car up closer to the PC for me ...
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| MGB Speedometer | 9/14/2007 |
Q: It's me again. That temp sending to the temp gauge on the 1980 mgb fixed my cooling system. Thank ...
A: Speedo needle jumps at low speed. This is usually a kink in the inner cable. Coolant leak, look with ...
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| Choke on 1979 mg midget | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I used to be able to pull and, twist and lock till not needed- now it pulls out and won't lock at ...
A: The lock is in the cable housing close to the dash. You may be able to make a repair depending on ...
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| starting problems -1977 MG Midget 1500 | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I borrowed a Snap-On inline spark plug tester to test my plugs. I cranked the car over each plug in ...
A: If you have no spark you need to check power to the coil and see if it is the appropriate coil for ...
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| MGB Speedometer | 9/8/2007 |
Q: It's me again. That temp sending to the temp gauge on the 1980 mgb fixed my cooling system. Thank ...
A: Remove the speedo cable form the speedo and watch the cable as you move the car. if the cable ...
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| mg 1973 midget | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I did all that you mentioned. It almost fires up. When you start it it kicks 2 times then goes out. ...
A: Do the set up as I listed in the previous question but this time when you roll the car forward in ...
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| mg 1973 midget | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I did all that you mentioned. It almost fires up. When you start it it kicks 2 times then goes out. ...
A: You need either a timing light or a 12v test light. Take all of the spark plugs out and put the car ...
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| mg 1973 midget | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I did all that you mentioned. It almost fires up. When you start it it kicks 2 times then goes out. ...
A: It will do me no good to look at a picture of a black and yellow wire. There are black wires used by ...
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| mgb clutch bleed difficulty | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Howard, i recently acquired a 76 english B thats been idle for many years.motor ok but cant get any ...
A: Clutch systems are difficult to bleed because you are normally trying to push air bubbles down a ...
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| MGB Coil and Fuse Questions | 9/3/2007 |
Q: First I want to thank you for past answers to my questions. You have been very helpful. I finally ...
A: Great,I am comfortable that you have no blown head gasket. I am also sure you do not have an ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 9/3/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: Yes, turn the shaft until a high point of the cam has the points open and set the gap at EXACTLY ...
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| starting problems -1977 MG Midget 1500 | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I borrowed a Snap-On inline spark plug tester to test my plugs. I cranked the car over each plug in ...
A: Look at the air gap in your distributor to see that it is correct. Most electronic ignition systems ...
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| MGB Coil and Fuse Questions | 9/2/2007 |
Q: First I want to thank you for past answers to my questions. You have been very helpful. I finally ...
A: Yes, that plug in the thermostat housing is a good place to check. But, first run the engine until ...
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| Starting Problems | 9/2/2007 |
Q: Friday I noticed my car turn over very slightly slower than usual, most would have not noticed. Next ...
A: Yes, Paul the auto industry as a whole has a problem and it is hard to fine people who know what ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 9/2/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: Yes, mechanics do need odd shapped fingers and starnge bent tools which does help. It will be easier ...
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| MGB Coil and Fuse Questions | 9/1/2007 |
Q: First I want to thank you for past answers to my questions. You have been very helpful. I finally ...
A: I don't have a good test for a water pump but I have seen some mechanics claim the test they use is ...
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| Engine cuts out after a few miles of running. | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I purchased the 1971 MGB from an individual in Talladaga, Al. and drove approximately 280 miles back ...
A: You need to do some tests and the tests need to be done while it is in the failed mode. All piston ...
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| 1975 MGB Wont Start | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I can not get my 75 MGB to start. I had the starter rebuit. The engine does not turn over. The only ...
A: The "Army" green was called "Tundra", Factory code was BLVC 94, (RM# BM178) (DITZ# 44978) (DUP# ...
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| 1975 MGB Wont Start | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I can not get my 75 MGB to start. I had the starter rebuit. The engine does not turn over. The only ...
A: For MGB not GT. Production date started 12/74, ended 8/75 The Vin # started with, GHN5/UF/368090 The ...
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| Starting Problems | 8/26/2007 |
Q: Friday I noticed my car turn over very slightly slower than usual, most would have not noticed. Next ...
A: 14v charge rate is ok if it is constant. With the radio fuse out, pull one battery cable off with ...
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| MGB Coil and Fuse Questions | 8/25/2007 |
Q: First I want to thank you for past answers to my questions. You have been very helpful. I finally ...
A: 1. A 35 amp fuse would be more appropriate. Install a 35 amp fuse and turn the ignition to "ON". ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/24/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: To remove the dist from the engine you can remove the two 7/16 head bolts that hold the dist plate ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/24/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: that is called the "Pig Tail" by most mechanics and it connects the coil to the points spring. That ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/23/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: It is much easier to put the points and condenser in with the distributor out. You have to reset the ...
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| Midget fuel tank | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to replace the fuel tank on a 75 MG Midget. The original tank appears to have the ...
A: You have to either talk to who ever sold you the tank to get you the correct tank or have a shop ...
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| 1975 MGB Wont Start | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I can not get my 75 MGB to start. I had the starter rebuit. The engine does not turn over. The only ...
A: First put the battery on your charger on a low charge rate and leave it on for several hours. If a ...
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| 1970 MGB | 8/21/2007 |
Q: On occasion my 1970 MGB won't start - the battery is fine - the fuel pump is fine - it's just ...
A: I worked for many years as a mechanic and mechanic's instructor. I never found it useful to try to ...
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| MG Midget 1500 engine serial numbers | 8/18/2007 |
Q: Howard, I have a 77 Spitfire 1500 and I am getting ready to rebuild the engine. When I checked ...
A: According to my info it is a US (not Calif.specs) MG midget 75 to 79 1500. Which is a Spitfire 1500. ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/17/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: Only talk battery post ID not wire color. (+ Post) or (- Post) To test the brown wire to see if it ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/16/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: Put a clip on one end of the 12 gauge wire and connect the other end to one side of all three items, ...
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| mgtf door latch fitting | 8/15/2007 |
Q: The doors on my 55 TF do not latch except on the safety notch. I bought spacers and they don't solve ...
A: I would not make any wood modifications to get a door to latch. Look closely at the plunger in the ...
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| 1975 MGB Wont Start | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I can not get my 75 MGB to start. I had the starter rebuit. The engine does not turn over. The only ...
A: When you bleed at the slave, you must be sure not to bleed until the reservoir is empty. If you ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/14/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: Any 12v door buzzer from any car will do from any junk yard around. Auto parts stores may have some ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/14/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: Yes, but at times some British car mechanics think there may be some truth to it. Most mechanics ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/14/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: The standard method is to disconnect the battery cable and run a test lead with a in-line fuse in it ...
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| 80 MGB Engine won't turn over | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have an 80 MGB that has been sitting for about 4 years, and the engine will not turn over now...We ...
A: It is possible that you may have to tear the engine down to brake it loose. But there are a couple ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/13/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: David, What are you calling "Location #2"? Look at the diagram I e-mailed you. Are you calling wire ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/13/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: David, You should do ALL electrical work with the battery disconnected until finished then carefully ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/13/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: British wires contain smoke and if you short them to the body it will let the smoke out of the ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/12/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: There is NO combination of connections of ANY wire in the fuse box that can smoke a wire. You can ...
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| 1977 mgb no start | 8/12/2007 |
Q: i have a 77 mgb that won't start. it has spark, fuel, air, compression, new wires, coil, cap, points ...
A: Physics dictate that if you have fuel, fire and compression it has to run. However, there are ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/12/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: If you have power on the first fuse location then you must have power on the second because #1 ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/12/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: #1 and #3 wire connection are connected together even if no fuse is installed. #1 and #2 wire ...
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| 1973 MG Midget | 8/10/2007 |
Q: There is a small silver cylinder under left side of dash. Do you know what it is and what color ...
A: David, look at the end of the cylinder where the wires connect and tell me what the ID is of each ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/10/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom. ...
A: If you don't see any numbers cast into the plastic identifying #1 and 2 connection check to see if ...
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| 1975 MGB Wont Start | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I can not get my 75 MGB to start. I had the starter rebuit. The engine does not turn over. The only ...
A: It sounds like the clutch is not releasing. My first question is how does the pedal feel? There ...
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| 1973 mg midget | 8/10/2007 |
Q: do you know how the numbers work on the fusesbox? Is number 1 fuse start at top or bottom.
A: I don't remember the fuses (4) in the 73 Mk IV Midget being numbered. I do remember the connections ...
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| Mechanical Fuel Pump Installation | 8/9/2007 |
Q: is there any trick to installing a fuel pump on a 1977 MG Midget 1500. ANSWER: Hi Martin, Yes, ...
A: If the new pump had the same extended arm length then it is probably OK. The two holes being round ...
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| MGB | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 66 MGB and the tail lights and brake lights sporadically work and don't work. I've checked ...
A: One of the hardest things to fix on any car is something that quits working at times. Other than ...
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| Mechanical Fuel Pump Installation | 8/8/2007 |
Q: is there any trick to installing a fuel pump on a 1977 MG Midget 1500.
A: Yes, there is, first you need to determine if the arm is the same length as the old one as some were ...
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| 79 trunk lid | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Will a 76 trunk lid fit a 79 midget, and also thanks for the wiring diagram, It was the same as the ...
A: I agree about the diagram however, I have not seen any good ones out there. I have been in the ...
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| 79 midget wiring diagram | 8/5/2007 |
Q: My car is turning over but has no spark. There are about 6 wires going to the coil. and one wire is ...
A: Matt, Unless someone has rewired the ignition for some reason like installing an aftermarket ...
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| 77 Midget Carb problems | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Hey Howard, My wife and I have slowly replaced part after part on our 77 Midget. Our latest problem ...
A: The carb mixture adjustment is under the top cap down in the oil. The tool is a 3mm Allen wrench. ...
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| 1975 MGB Wont Start | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I can not get my 75 MGB to start. I had the starter rebuit. The engine does not turn over. The only ...
A: You can put it anywhere you want as long as it firmly connects the engine/transmission unit to the ...
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| Midget clutch hydraulics | 7/30/2007 |
Q: Howard- I recently rebuilt the trans in my 75 Midget 1500. Replaced the laygear, reverse idler, and ...
A: When I have a problem like that on a car that enclose the arm and clutch rod (mostly Triumphs)I just ...
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| 1975 MGB Wont Start | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I can not get my 75 MGB to start. I had the starter rebuit. The engine does not turn over. The only ...
A: You found your problem. When you fry a throttle cable it is a 100% sure thing that you have NO ...
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| 1975 MGB Wont Start | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I can not get my 75 MGB to start. I had the starter rebuit. The engine does not turn over. The only ...
A: You can't expect a spark if you can't get the engine to turn over. You need a volt meter to test ...
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| MGB Engine Eatrh Strap | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I asked the following question of another allexperts expert and got an answer, but I thought maybe ...
A: The guy is correct, it don't matter where the ground strap is placed as long as it connects the ...
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| MG Midget Clutch | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I recently replaced the clutch plate on a '77 MG Midget. It worked well for several months, then ...
A: If you have very little free play in the pedal and the pedal feels firm as soon as you start to ...
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| 1976 MG won't start | 7/23/2007 |
Q: It has sat up for 2 years, but I drove it several times yesterday and went out to start it today and ...
A: Mechanics have a saying that goes; "The easiest car in the world to fix is one that won't run and ...
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| spongy brakes / Engine shakes @ 50 mph | 7/22/2007 |
Q: 2 things: I just purchased a beautiful 1975 MG Midget in hopes to turn around and sell it. (The ...
A: #1. You have two issues on the brakes that may have two problems. soft brakes can either be air in ...
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| 1975 mg midget eletrical problem? | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I just purchased a 1975 midget,it runs well.I had a problem with the horn, and also the brake ...
A: You need a wiring diagram for the car to correct all those problems but do look at the fuses first. ...
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| Webber carb | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Howard, I,m changing my Stromberg for a Webber carb. They don't have the same hook-up as far as ...
A: The large hose from the side cover (tappet cover) either needs to go to an air cleaner or if there ...
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| Webber carb | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Howard, I,m changing my Stromberg for a Webber carb. They don't have the same hook-up as far as ...
A: With the engine running check for vacuum on the two ports. If one has vacuum at idle then it will go ...
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| 1977 MGB Repair | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I recently moved to the Northwest suburbs of Chicago in Wood Dale, and have not found anyone in the ...
A: I don't have any contacts in Chicago but I am sure there are many shops in the area that can work ...
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| Midget steering rack | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I'm installing a used 68 Midget steering rack. The ball joints that attach the arms to the rack seem ...
A: I have not seen any of the components of the rack listed lately but also have been able to tighten ...
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| Midget steering rack | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I'm installing a used 68 Midget steering rack. The ball joints that attach the arms to the rack seem ...
A: The tie rod should be able to be moved up/down and forward/back but have NO in/out movement meaning ...
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| 65 MGB REAR WHEEL CYLINDER REPLACEMENT | 7/6/2007 |
Q: ANY SPECIAL TOOL NEEDED/AVAILABLE OR JUST A THIRD HAND.HAVE ARTHRITIS IN FINGERS.
A: Yes, if you are refering to the spring clips holding the cyclinders on to the backing plates and all ...
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| A series engine starting problems | 6/29/2007 |
Q: but the same A-series engine etc as in the MG Midget. My carburettor (SU) is very worn apparently ...
A: the choke of an SU is not a choke but it just loweres the jet in relation to the needle. It is very ...
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| horn switch repair | 6/12/2007 |
Q: 78 MGB. Sometimes the horns work fine. Other times only 1 & lom note only, or no sound at all. Horns ...
A: The horns (both) are powered by a purple wire (hot all the time) and grounded (both) by the horn ...
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| Retainer straps | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I replaced my worn out retainer straps with new ones on the rear of my 74 MGB Roadster. They both ...
A: I wouldn't drive it very much because I believe if you go over a hump in the road like a rail road ...
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| sittting MG | 5/6/2007 |
Q: appreciated. I have a '73 MGB that has been sitting for about 5 years without being started (in a ...
A: These are my recommendations, First drain all fluids including transmission and differential and ...
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| MGB Carbaration | 4/29/2007 |
Q: 1980 MB B When I remove the gas cap to fill up, there is a loud "whoosh" of air. This has happend ...
A: On the later MGBs they vented the gas tank up to and through two charcoal canisters so that fuel ...
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