MGer's
The initiation is over. I just completed purchased a '77 Midget - and
wouldn't ya' know it I have some questions about these cars ;) The car
is mechanically sound, but will require attention (as they are kwown to).
1) I blew a fuse (turn signals) on the way home at night and could not
for the life of me find what I would expect to be a fusebox. There are
four fuses in the engine compartment (corner of the firewall and fender)
but these were OK. All all of the other interior fuses the in-line type
so that I have to fish for them ?
2) The front end seems to "skate" a little a high speed (60 feels fast
with the top down). Should I look for something in the steering or
suspension first ?
3) I drove about 75 miles tonight and the fuel gauge didn't seem to
move. Do these cars get that kind of mileage ? I stopped for gas and
filled it up, but the gas gauge didn't move. Where should I start and
what should I look for ?
4) What is the conventional wisdom on tuning up the air/fuel mixture for
the first time ? Should I have a "professional" do it or do you just
experiment (I am a chemist) to get a feel for what mixtures allow the car
to run its best.
5) If anyone one has a line on shops to handle roadster repair
near Columbus Oh. (closer) or even Cleveland let me know.
Well here's one from the "newbie" - I expected problems with the
electrical system, but on the first night! Gee Thanks Dr. Lucas.
Jeff Mathys
1977 Midget
Gambier, Oh.
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