Kai Radicke wrote:
>
> Hi everyone, I got this tech question today. And I have no idea what the
> answer is so I was hoping you would be kind enough to answer this persons
> questions.
> His email is below (use his email address,not mine) and his message (in
> original form) is also attached.
>
> Thanks,
>
> KMR
>
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> > From: Paul Scourfield <scoup@Sherwood.co.uk>
> > To: 'mowogmg@pil.net'
> > Subject: shuddering midge..
> > Date: Monday, July 07, 1997 8:37 AM
> >
> > Hi,
> > I recently posted a question on the BBS Questions page but have not had
> > any replies.
> > I wonder whether you know the answer or can put me intouch with somebody
> > who may?
> > After buying my midget recently I realised that the shuddering and
> > vibration when accelerating was to much to bear - This was opinion was
> > underpinned when the rear brake pipe sheared of from the rear diff
> > mounting at 50 mph.
> > I have replaced both the universal joints in the prop shaft and have
> > made approximately an 80% improvement. However there is still mild
> > vibration/shuddering when pulling away (not on a fast acceleration) and
> > also when you release the accelerator at around 60 mph - the car
> > vibrates for around 1 or 2 seconds.
> > Can you advise me what to replace next (apart from the car!)
> > Paul Scourfield
> > scoup@sherwood.co.uk
> >
> > Paul Scourfield
>
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>
> Subject: shuddering midge..
> Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 13:37:28 +0100
> From: Paul Scourfield <scoup@Sherwood.co.uk>
> To: "'mowogmg@pil.net'" <mowogmg@pil.net>
>
> Hi,
> I recently posted a question on the BBS Questions page but have not had
> any replies.
> I wonder whether you know the answer or can put me intouch with somebody
> who may?
> After buying my midget recently I realised that the shuddering and
> vibration when accelerating was to much to bear - This was opinion was
> underpinned when the rear brake pipe sheared of from the rear diff
> mounting at 50 mph.
> I have replaced both the universal joints in the prop shaft and have
> made approximately an 80% improvement. However there is still mild
> vibration/shuddering when pulling away (not on a fast acceleration) and
> also when you release the accelerator at around 60 mph - the car
> vibrates for around 1 or 2 seconds.
> Can you advise me what to replace next (apart from the car!)
> Paul Scourfield
> scoup@sherwood.co.uk
>
> Paul Scourfield
sounds like you may have a loose or broken motor mount.could have been
caused by the vibration from the u joints.
Chris Eaton
'70 MGB Roadster
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