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1. 1971 MG Midget Trouble (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sun, 28 May 2006 14:40:32 -0500; I am rebuilding a 1971 1275 midget engine and am running into a problem. I think I have everything wired up correctly, but when I turn the key, the engine turns over but I get no spark at the plugs.; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00262.html (8,562 bytes)
2. Re: 1971 MG Midget Trouble (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 10:37:46 -0500; I went over the distributor alignment with some friends and made sure that the rotor pointed to #1 when #1 was on its compression stroke and near TDC. So unless I missed something else, I feel positi; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00279.html (8,516 bytes)
3. Re: 1971 MG Midget Trouble (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 07:14:03 -0500; I rewired the points in the distributor per your suggestions and I was able to get the Midget cranked up for the first time since I pulled the engine out in April 2005! Many thanks to all of your su; /html/mgs/2006-05/msg00309.html (7,539 bytes)
4. 1971 MG Midget (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 10:33:11 -0500; Hello Listers! I just wanted to send out some updates. Per all of your suggestions, I rewired the distributor correctly. Here are some pics of the results. http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/loja; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00031.html (7,437 bytes)
5. New Video of first test drive! (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 17:57:14 -0500; Hello Listers!! I hope all is well with each of you. I have made a new video of my MG Midget! My Dad came over today and we set the engine timing to just past 5deg TDC. The brakes are NON-FUNCTIONAL.; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00074.html (7,560 bytes)
6. Re: New Video of first test drive! (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 18:26:37 -0500; No, I'm pretty sure I bought the cheap stuff. You really think that could be the cause? I was thinking maybe it was some rebuild oil left in the cylinders that hasn't burnt off yet, or some carbureto; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00075.html (7,284 bytes)
7. Re: New Video of first test drive! (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 20:29:47 -0500; Its set on the first prong next to TDC on the timing marks. Not sure, but I think that is correct timing?; /html/mgs/2006-06/msg00078.html (7,218 bytes)
8. Front Wheel Bearings Question (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:55:58 -0500; I'm planning on doing some work this upcoming weekend on my Midget. Does anyone have a walkthrough for replacing the front wheel bearings on a 71 Midget? Any tips, tricks, headsup or good old fashion; /html/mgs/2006-09/msg00125.html (6,668 bytes)
9. RE: Midget Tie Rod Ends* (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 22:02:58 -0500; In case you guys wanted to see some pics of the passenger side of my Midget, here are some links. These are definitely BEFORE pics. I will have some AFTER pics once I get to work. http://i71.photobuc; /html/mgs/2006-10/msg00002.html (6,912 bytes)
10. Quick questions (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 17:40:54 -0500; 1) What size battery should I get for my 1971 1275 Midget? Something I can pick up at walmart? 2) What type of brake fluid? DOT 3? DOT 4? 3) What kind of oil should I put in the transmission? As for; /html/mgs/2006-10/msg00034.html (6,731 bytes)
11. Brake Trouble!! (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2006 15:54:38 -0500; I am having some brake troubles with my 71 Midget. I have rebuilt the master cylinder. I have rebuilt the calipers. I have new brake pads. I have bled the front brakes so that no air bubbles come ou; /html/mgs/2006-10/msg00074.html (7,375 bytes)
12. RE: Brake Trouble!! (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2006 17:11:15 -0500; I painstakingly rebuilt the Master Cylinder following exact pictures, diagrams, and how the previous one was built. I am fairly certain I rebuilt it correctly. I will test the rear circuit output to; /html/mgs/2006-10/msg00076.html (7,595 bytes)
13. Brake Trouble! UPDATE! (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 21:51:45 -0500; I just wanted to let everyone know where I am with my brake troubles. Problem: -- Brakes do not stop the car. Situation: -- Front Calipers rebuilt with new seals. Rubber brake lines at front calipers; /html/mgs/2006-10/msg00106.html (7,256 bytes)
14. RE: Brake Trouble! UPDATE! (score: 1): Author: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:29:52 -0500; I'll try to answer your questions as best as I can! First it is a 71 Midget that I am talking about. <<I can't remember what went before this, in what way don't the brakes stop the car? Does the ped; /html/mgs/2006-10/msg00113.html (7,421 bytes)

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