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1. Re: Tires for midget...Help (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 2 May 1996 10:44:41 +0100; Why is 155-13 just "wrong". I have them on my 1500 at the moment, and don't see any ill effects as far as I can tell ? I've always wondered just what tyres everyone uses on their midgets. I know 145; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00042.html (7,741 bytes)
2. Re: The new MG's (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 3 May 1996 10:53:17 +0100; Well I have to say that I absolutely completely very muchly agree with you. As a 26 years old Midget driver, I'm sure I don't class as an old fogy, but I'd go with an old car any day. The new MG to; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00115.html (10,662 bytes)
3. The new MG's (LONG RANT!) (revisited) (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 3 May 1996 16:07:43 +0100; How's about cars are for enjoying ? I thought that was the idea. If I wanted a car simply to get me to places to do things - I'd buy a FORD. Until they break, then you can just chuck them away becau; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00140.html (9,862 bytes)
4. New steering rack - how tight ???? (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 22:58:56 +0100; Having just fitted a new steering rack to my 77 midget, and carefully followed the alignment procedures in the workshop manual, I find that the steering is now very heavy and tight. So tight that it; /html/mgs/1996-05/msg00330.html (7,328 bytes)
5. Midget fuel tank removal (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 15:28:21 +0100; Firstly, as you said, no welding. The tank comes off pretty easily - four bolts if I remember correctly. Try to drain the tank if you can, which will make it easier, then support it on a couple of ax; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00546.html (7,497 bytes)
6. Re: Tell me about the Midget, please... (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 24 Apr 1996 09:40:05 +0100; Oh dear oh dear, I see a war starting. The midget is definately a far superior car if you want fun, low-cost, fun motoring. The fun factor is the main one. It's a small car that handles a lot better; /html/mgs/1996-04/msg00748.html (9,361 bytes)
7. Running with alternator disconnected (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 12:48:38 GMT; This might seem like a silly question, but there's a silly reason behind it. If I were to run my car with the alternator plug not plugged in to the alternator, would I do any damage to the alternator; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00225.html (8,133 bytes)
8. Re: Running with alternator disconnected (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 15 Feb 1996 16:01:58 GMT; Well no it doesn't. It should come on when the ignition circuit is live but the engine isn't running - ie just when you're starting up. It doesn't ever come on at all if you unplug its power feed fr; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00232.html (8,243 bytes)
9. Re: Midget 1500 Speedo Problems! (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 26 Feb 1996 14:45:23 GMT; Have you checked the speedo itself. I think they're renowned for being a bit dodgy. I know that mine wavers around by about 10MPH all the time - I think this is a well known attribute. I wouldn't be; /html/mgs/1996-02/msg00445.html (8,036 bytes)
10. Midget brake callipers. (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 8 Jan 1996 12:53:48 GMT; Following the recent discussion on this little notch in the brake calliper pistons being aligned correctly .... I checked my restoration manual this weekend, it tells me that the notch should be faci; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00194.html (7,447 bytes)
11. Re: What Carbs Should I have? (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Thu, 18 Jan 1996 09:52:35 GMT; I don't know about a '79, but my '77 and my '75 before it both have the HS4s. As far as I know, no manual I've read ever mentioned HIF carbs on a midget. I think they are getting confused with a B,; /html/mgs/1996-01/msg00474.html (7,345 bytes)
12. Midget 1500 drain plug (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Fri, 1 Dec 1995 09:35:30 GMT; Yes there is one somewhere ... I didn't reply earlier because I assumed, like everyone else it seems, that you were talking about an earlier midget. I too have a 1500, and I know there is a drain plu; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00001.html (7,525 bytes)
13. Re: temperature sending unit (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 5 Dec 1995 10:21:26 GMT; Having removed the nut holding it into the waterpump case, there's nothing else holding it in there, apart from rust / other garbage. If you can't pull it out without breaking the capilliary tube, th; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00072.html (8,014 bytes)
14. Packing for extended touring - Midgets (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Tue, 5 Dec 1995 10:27:30 GMT; On the subject of packing for extended touring, I wonder if any midget owners can offer helpful suggestions. We've been on two week camping trips in my midget - two people, camping gear, drinks, food; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00073.html (9,203 bytes)
15. Re: Packing for extended touring - Midgets (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 09:28:32 GMT; Many ideas there, the one closest to my own came from Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu> who suggests bolting a wire wheel hub to the boot lid and putting a rack over the top so you can st; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00096.html (9,220 bytes)
16. Re: temperature sending unit (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 09:32:07 GMT; Try spraying it all around with WD40 or similar, if not tap it sideways with a mallet to try to shift it. It that fails, take the filler plug out the top of the housing. You can then get a bar or pe; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00097.html (8,126 bytes)
17. Re: Packing for extended touring - Midgets (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 15:30:35 GMT; So the bumpers are stuck out on 8 inch stalks behind the car ??? Sounds a bit wierd. I have split rear chrome bumpers, so it would look even more wierd. I'd like to see it though. Does anyone know i; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00104.html (8,910 bytes)
18. Re: Smoke Transfusion (part 1) (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 11 Dec 1995 10:27:57 GMT; Much sympathy on the rewiring story. It sounds like the event that caused my complete rewire about a year ago. Driving down the M1 in the dark and pouring rain, people started flashing at me. Nothing; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00192.html (8,735 bytes)
19. Brakes, starter, ammeter, voltmeter. (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 11 Dec 1995 13:17:20 GMT; A long list of questions and problems unearthed this weekend. Firstly, I thought it was time to replace mungos brake pads, as one of the left ones had worn down almost to nothing, making a funny nois; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00195.html (9,220 bytes)
20. Re: Brakes, starter, ammeter, voltmeter. (score: 1): Author: "A.D.Smith" <A.D.Smith@boris.umds.ac.uk>; Date: Mon, 11 Dec 1995 15:36:20 GMT; When I wrote this : lawref@lawref.com Replied Over this side, an anti-roll bar is the thing that connects the two wishbones together to stop the car rolling too much on corners. It's not the thing th; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00198.html (8,170 bytes)

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