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Re: [Spridgets] 1975 midget confusion

To: <domanicoj@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1975 midget confusion
From: "Chris King" <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:09:37 -0800
Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/

<-----Original Message-----> 
>From: domanicoj@comcast.net [domanicoj@comcast.net]
>Sent: 2/15/2010 9:34:17 AM
>To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [Spridgets] 1975 midget confusion
>
>Help me understand my 1975 MG Midget.B Built November 1974.B The
questions I
>have are these (for now)......
>
>
>
>I have only one jack point on each side.B I thought 75 and after had 2
jack
>points per side..
>
>
Probably a replacement sill panel from an earlier car. But since yours
is built late '74, could also be the factory using up '74 model parts...

>
>Driver side has a hinge on the floor for the accelerator pedal although
it is
>not being used.
>
>
Earlier parts again. Could be a replacement, or factory using up old
parts.
>
>Stromberg carb has manual choke....most reference manuals and
catalogs(i have
>access to) refer to auto choke for this year.
>
'75-'77 Federal cars had a manual choke. Auto was on '78-79 and CA
models.
>
>
>Air ports on engine block have been plugged and missing air pump.
>
You don't need it unless you need to pass emissions. Earlier air pumps
(IIRC) dumped into the exhaust manifold.
>
>
>How can I tell if the electronic ignition is ballasted or not?
>
If you still have the stock dizzy, it should have a big rectangular box
attached to it. Ballast wire is in the harness, but I don't recall
exactly where ATM.
>
>
>I guess over the years previous owners have made their own little
changes and
>this is what I am seeing.
>
>
>
>I am not looking to do a full restore, just want to make it a
"reliable"
>runner for now and have fun with my kids.
>
>Any help will be greatly appreciatted!
>
Good luck and have fun!

>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim Domanico
>
>Chalfont, PA

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