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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #30 on: July 15, 2015, 10:23:56 AM »
don't think so
i'm pretty sure i'd remember that
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #31 on: July 15, 2015, 10:27:41 AM »
it got a new fuel pump shortly before it was sold to Paul-  that was determined to be the fix for the random vapor lock and not run condition that seems to have re surfaced. 

Previous owner is on vacation for 2 weeks right now
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #32 on: July 15, 2015, 10:36:44 AM »
Looks like I need to look for a leaky diaphragm then. Pin holes in the D seem to exasperate the vapor lock. Buy a rebuild kit for the spare and keep one on hand. Would be able to replace "on the street" pretty simply if required.

Seems like the fuel pumps are very very unhappy with eth fuel even with additives. I may have killed this running e10 (with additives) on the trip down and a few fill ups here. I think I'm at the point where I need to make the decision between "classic car" and a "resto-mod". There are few with all stock Midgets here so MadGe is a bit unique. But keeping it running... electric fuel pump and a higher thermal capacity in cooling may be what is needed to make her a reliable driver.
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #33 on: July 15, 2015, 10:45:35 AM »
Or head down to the boat docks and stick with the E-0 to fix half the issue?
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #34 on: July 15, 2015, 10:50:36 AM »
She only gets e0 now. It's cheaper than running the additives. And it is available everywhere. The SC e10 was done when in GA and coasting on fumes (and once by daughter, but she remembered "add the stuff" so I'm not going to fault her for one tank).


Makes me wonder if I should buy/rebuild the carb too. those are the major haters of the e10 fuel.
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #35 on: July 15, 2015, 08:07:05 PM »
Paul/sMike, any idea on last carb rebuild? Dash pot seems to have sludge. Lifting the "piston" in the carb per service manual and I get lots of soot. I don't think the carb should have soot.
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #36 on: July 16, 2015, 08:37:10 AM »
that's from backfires...
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #37 on: July 16, 2015, 09:49:33 AM »
no idea.  can ask Mark when he gets back
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #38 on: July 16, 2015, 09:59:32 AM »
I'm not sure I shouldn't "just do it" anyway. If I did lose the fuel pump to eth then the damper diaphragm isn't far behind. Maybe I should "give up" on keeping it orig and get a eth tolerant hif or su and move to electric fuel pump.


Arie, this isn't a show car. How much do you try to keep things "original" in your toys? Seems the CJ is pretty modified but the LR is fairly stock.
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #39 on: July 16, 2015, 11:20:32 AM »
The CJ is modified, but generally period correct modifications.. (within reason)

the Land Rover is stock with the exception of some little dodads here and there...
carb, petronix, alternator, disk brakes, overdrive.. basically things to make it a better driver.. it can be returned to stock in a weekend..  the design worked for 67 years.. who am I to change it..

all depends on what your doing with the car and who you want to ever turn a wrench on it.
Car value is usually determined by being as close to factory condition...
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #40 on: July 16, 2015, 11:46:56 AM »
not so much concerned about value or "show" stuff. Car will be our kick around for going places. Reliability is up there.


Which kind of says that the electric fuel pump is the right direction to go.
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #41 on: July 16, 2015, 12:09:26 PM »
Quote from: jaysenodell on July 16, 2015, 11:46:56 AM
not so much concerned about value or "show" stuff. Car will be our kick around for going places. Reliability is up there.


Which kind of says that the electric fuel pump is the right direction to go.

you answered your own question, then. reliable carb and fuel pump. Done.
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #42 on: July 16, 2015, 03:09:59 PM »
weber car kit... DONE
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #43 on: July 16, 2015, 03:13:38 PM »
Weber has some difficulties on the 1500 used in the midget. very fussy. Most folks favor HIF/HS6 or dual HS4s pulling intakes from the actual triumph. They require less tuning and sync much easier.


I'll likely look of for the HS6 as that has some more common sources than the HIF and HS here.


Not that I've looked into it at all....
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Re: '75 MG Midget -- MadGe
« Reply #44 on: July 16, 2015, 05:31:42 PM »
LS1 engine shoehorned in the hood, DONE!    :-X
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