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Subject: MG Questions
From: REAL LIFE?!?! HA!! <mchaffee@ux4.cso.uiuc.edu>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 17:26:09 CST
Hi everyone,

This is my first posting to this group.  I just have a couple questions.

I have a 1974 MG Migdet with 80,000 miles on the odometer.  I have no idea if
this is the accurate mileage at all.  Anyway, I bought this car about a year
and a half ago.  When I got it, the transmission was half-gone, the engine was
running badly, and the body, though sound, had a zillion little dents.

Well, 18 months, two transmissions, a head rebuild, and 3,000 really fun miles
later, I have a Midget that runs quite well, shifts beautifully, and is still
dented.  The engine has never (knock knock) overheated, and the oil pressure
(knock knock) is about 80 psi cold, 50-70 psi running, 25-35 psi at idle.  The
3000 miles I have driven have been exclusively around town.  Anyway, on to my
questions:

First, how fast is it safe to run constantly on the highway in this car?
        (Keep in mind that it's a 3-main engine and the final drive translates
        to about 3700-4000 RPM at 65 MPH.  I'm just wondering if anyone has
        any suggestion on the upper limit to engine speed for long drives.)

Second, are there any reasonably affordable (<$400) products or techniques to
        improve performance?  I was thinking something along the lines of a
        carb or cam, but any ideas would help.

Third, I have a 1972 Midget parts car I'm trying to ditch.  If there are any
        parts you need for a Midget, let me know.  I have a solid 1275 engine,
        some interior parts, one good front fender, a lot of miscellaneous
        crap, and a good rear diff (steel wheels) that I'd be willing to sell
        for a reasonable price.  Just email me if you're interested.

Thanks in advance!
===
Michael T. Chaffee   |   mchaffee@ux4.cso.uiuc.edu 
"Hey Mike, I saw the funniest thing last night!  There was this guy, out in the
rain, lying under a maroon MG in white pants.  Did you see him?"
"Go away, Bryan......"


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