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Re: [Mgs] Going to look at buying an MG Midget soon, what should I be

To: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Going to look at buying an MG Midget soon, what should I be wary of?
From: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:55:07 -0700
Cc: "mgs@autox.team.net" <mgs@autox.team.net>
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References: <51757740.8060005@byu.net> <517583B4.60701@bradakis.com>
If the thrust fall out you might well need a new block.

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On Apr 22, 2013, at 11:38, Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com> wrote:

> One problem with the 1500 motor is the crank thrust washers.  Once they
wear
> too much they tend to fall out into the oil pan.  The best check is to have
someone
> push in the clutch pedal a few times with the motor running while you
closely watch
> the front pulley.  If pushing the clutch in moves the pulley forward, you
may need
> an engine rebuild.
>
> mjb.
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