[Spridgets] engine questions...

[Edward Perez]

I would do a serious engine analysis and get the compression numbers and run a leak-down test.  See where you stand.  If you have solid numbers, you might see a little more life out of it.  I'm in the process of "refreshing" my engine and the head work is the brunt of the expense.  My exhaust valves were buried in the head pretty bad.  Not sure how long you can run without risking long term damage.  You might find a quick fix out on ebay.  Old Grey Norm seems to post some pretty decent ones every now and then.  They go for around $60-$80 bucks.
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Sent: Monday, July 6, 2009 6:54:32 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] engine questions...

i am driving a stock 1275 '74. on the highway i am concerned to push past 4k rpm's for any length of time. I also have a minor oil burn that i attribute to valve guides and recessed core plugs in the head. At some point i will "refresh" the engine not that i know what the hell that actually means but it sounds good. what if anything can be done to improve highway speeds without going to a 3+k 5 speed. i think I am doing about 70 at 4k rpm's i just want to do 80mph for highway driving especially considering MG2009 in toronto and the midget 50th in wisconsin. 
thanks 
ryan 
'74 midget 
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