Charles9 | 29 November 2023 |
Hi Colin, |
Colin Parkinson | 29 November 2023 |
Charles thanks for that. Yes there is only the 1 clip. |
paulh4 | 29 November 2023 |
Could something jamming the movement, try giving the glass a sharp rap with a knuckle. |
M Hyde | 28 November 2023 |
I should close this off. The car had a long drive today to test for any residual oil leaks (or coolant leaks) after the re-fit. The glass of Shiraz can be raised, thus far!
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MG Moneypit | 28 November 2023 |
Bernie, didn't Mike Bennett in the past have a Toyota T50 gearbox in his IOW Sprite? |
MG Moneypit | 28 November 2023 |
I've never fitted nor seen one fitted to any Midget/Sprite that I have seen but maybe the shim is to ensure the rubber mounts are normally (at rest) in compression? This could be one explanation for the sheared rubber but I think the more likely explanation is crap modern parts. |
TF Springfield | 28 November 2023 |
Just tried connecting the +AccuSpark lead directly to the battery +, same result. |
John Quilter (TD8986) | 28 November 2023 |
A flyer was given to me advertising a 1953 MGTD for sale in Corvallis Oregon, Not my car. Family owned since 1959, 31K miles. Stored in their HOUSE for 25 years. All original expect for the wire wheels. Car is in fully operating condition. Info at chills12{at}comcast.net. |
Les Rose | 28 November 2023 |
I bit the bullet and pulled out the pistons again. One rod small end was a bit loose, another very slightly. The rods are at the gun driller now and I'll pick them up on Thursday. |
Mike Dixon | 28 November 2023 |
The parts diagram shows a shim on the RH gearbox mount (71 1275) on the top of the rear bracket. I am just about to put mine back in, but there was no shim there when took it out. |
1957 MGA COUPE | |
Body off rust free car. 1800 cc. Five main at .060 over, Burgess fast road head and cam, alternator, high torque starter, header with 2 exhaust, Hoyle coil over front suspension, High Gear Engineering 5 speed gearbox, B front spindles with Wilwood four piston calipers, 75/100 watt tripod headlamps with relays. Black with black interior. Paint is base clear with some stone chips as I drive the c... |
1957 MGA COUPE | |
Body off rust free car. 1800 cc. Five main at .060 over, Burgess fast road head and cam, alternator, high torque starter, header with 2 exhaust, Hoyle coil over front suspension, High Gear Engineering 5 speed gearbox, B front spindles with Wilwood four piston calipers, 75/100 watt tripod headlamps with relays. Black with black interior. Paint is base clear with some stone chips as I drive the c... |
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