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1. [Spridgets] Hi ya (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:19:44 -0400; Just joined spridgets because a 73 RWA Midget has taken up residence in my garage as of this week. It's gonna keep my '80 MGB LE company... I've done a lot of work on MGB's, but I never had a Midget; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00315.html (9,007 bytes)
2. Re: [Spridgets] Hi ya (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:05:13 -0400; Just want to say thanks for all the info you folks have sent so far. Kinda busy today so will read thru more later. Not sure which are sent to me or the list. Probably depends on how your mail progra; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00353.html (8,050 bytes)
3. Re: [Spridgets] Hi ya (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:23:52 -0400; I disconnected the tie rod ends from the steering levers. Both kingpin assembly's swivel freely. They look pretty new, and there is no discernible play. I can turn the steering wheel with one finger,; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00371.html (8,926 bytes)
4. Re: [Spridgets] Hi ya (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:30:18 -0400; I don't think the SU fuel pumps are that loud... at least they dont buzz constantly, just a few clicks here and there. Kinda helps you to know whats going on... The weber and manifold are definitely; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00372.html (8,089 bytes)
5. Re: [Spridgets] Hi ya (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:01:08 -0400; Front brakes were a mess!!!! Tab washers weren't bent up against the bolts. The bolts weren't very tight Hoses are wasted. RF pads were gone, pad rivets made the deepest gouges I have ever seen in a; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00374.html (8,292 bytes)
6. [Spridgets] half shaft retainer (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2007 17:27:22 -0400; We pulled the rear brakes of the 73 midget today when my son noticed he could pull the half shaft right out of the left side. What is supposed to retain the half shafts? Looking at the manuals I have; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00413.html (6,563 bytes)
7. Re: [Spridgets] half shaft retainer (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:55:21 -0400; Is it safe to come out now? ;-) Without debating the relative merits of various fastener types, I'm still not clear on the original thing I asked about, namely what keeps the half shafts in place! As; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00432.html (9,959 bytes)
8. Re: [Spridgets] half shaft retainer (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:15:10 -0400; Ah ha! I went out and looked again, and see that you are correct. For some unknown (read:stupid) reason, I was thinking the wheel studs where in the half-shaft itself! Now I understand... See, I neve; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00434.html (8,806 bytes)
9. Re: [Spridgets] half shaft retainer (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:52:01 -0400; Good to know I wasn't the only one! ... it seems obvious now, but I only started wrenching on cars when my first LBC rolled into my garage 6 or 7 years ago... Marc; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00491.html (8,046 bytes)
10. [Spridgets] Which fuel pump? (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:48:14 -0400; Which SU fuel pump is correct for a 73 Midget (1275) with the proper HS-2 carbs? As mentioned, my midget arrived with a weber DGV, now removed, but someone replaced the SU fuel pump with an after mar; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00495.html (6,933 bytes)
11. [Spridgets] Brakes (was Re: Hi ya) (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:22:48 -0400; Pulled the calipers, and after alternating between carefully persuading the pistons back in with a C clamp, and applying compressed air to the inlet, I got them freed up enough to pop the pistons out; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00496.html (7,731 bytes)
12. Re: [Spridgets] 20-minute engine swap (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:22:59 -0400; Low brow humor at it's best! Entertainment!!! It's "The Learning Channel" for duct tape. "the Red Green show"...........now THAT'S entertainment. :-) Frank, John's from Michigan. Sopranos is on the s; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00711.html (7,915 bytes)
13. [Spridgets] Replace rear brake line (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:45:25 -0400; The rear brake hose on the 73 midget is perished, trying to remove it shows the brake line is seized to the nut. Been hitting it with Kroil for a couple days, wire brushing, gently persuading with wr; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00764.html (7,376 bytes)
14. Re: [Spridgets] Replace rear brake line (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:57:04 -0400; I cut the rear hose, and was able to loosen the hose's hold down nut enough that I could hold the flare nut stationary while turning the hose portion with a second wrench. So now it's apart and the b; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00776.html (8,263 bytes)
15. Re: [Spridgets] Replace rear brake line (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:33:38 -0400; Absolutely agree, thats why I asked how you access the line to replace it. Does the middle panel that covers the drive shaft and tunnel come out?? Marc Marc, Remember, these are your brakes you're ta; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00778.html (8,707 bytes)
16. Re: [Spridgets] Replace rear brake line (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:39:13 -0400; Yes, thank you! - this is helpful. Apparently I have been DPO'ed... Are the brake lines sold in retail stores compatible? Can someone educate me on the flare type(s) required? I only have a VB Midge; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00796.html (8,584 bytes)
17. Re: [Spridgets] Replace rear brake line (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:40:46 -0400; How's the access for drive shaft removal? Because with 85,000 miles on the clock, I'm positive the Midget is gonna need U-Joints... Hope all had a nice Father's day. I spent a few hours today working; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg00817.html (8,590 bytes)
18. [Spridgets] Replacement brake lines (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:13:00 -0400; Found these in my local Salvo auto parts store here in Maryland. Seems to be the right stuff for my 73 Midget. Can anyone confirm this? http://www.agscompany.com/products/index.php?catId=23&viewProdu; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg01101.html (6,961 bytes)
19. [Spridgets] Siezed brake adjuster (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:32:35 -0400; Made some progress on my Midget's brake rebuild today, although it's been a battle every step of the way. Solve one problem, encounter 2 or 3 more. You know, typical LBC bs... Anyway, come to find ou; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg01115.html (7,299 bytes)
20. Re: [Spridgets] Siezed brake adjuster (score: 1): Author: Marc <smarc@smarc.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:28:26 -0400; The entire car is on stands, so it's a little difficult to jack up just one side now... I haven't tried a torch, all I have is a propane one anyway. I did try a heat gun though... not quite the same,; /html/spridgets/2007-06/msg01123.html (7,962 bytes)

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