Well, I haven't written to the list in a long time, because I haven't been
working on the Midget. Some of you might remember that I have been working
on a 12a mazda rotary and 5 spd conversion for my 72 midget. I ran out of
funds trying to keep my other two cars running so I am forced to sell all
of my MG parts. I was going to wait until after the conversion, but the
process is now irreversible. All I need to finish the MG before the end of
summer (and maybe make it to the Portland British meet) is a driveline, a
custom header and exhaust, and an electric fan (hi-per w/thermostat). I
please ask you to consider fortifying your collection of parts so I can
drive my car again! (it's been a year and a half!)
PARTS:
1275 ribcase tranny, 4 spd, 3 synchro, new rear seal (for the driveshaft)
and a new input shaft bearing, sounds good, no rattles, 1st geared only
popped out with the stock shifter while climbing a steep incline(sounds
funny, but after I shortened the shifter, it didn't do it) the shifter is
shortened about 4" and is extremely quick through the gears. $400 obo
I have a pair of SU carbs (72 1275)in great condition with manifold,
heatshield and 3 new return springs, the car ran perfectly and idled
beautifully with these carbs. $350 obo
I have a rebuilt starter that has less than 1000 miles on it. looks and
works like new, bendix is perfect and the teeth are not chewed up. $40
Rebuilt bosch alternator, works great, charging warning light
didn't go on at idle! $60 obo
Radiator w/shroud, radiator has been sealed, boiled and pressure tested, no
leaks!! $95 obo
Clutch kit, pressure plate, t/o bearing (carbon stock)w/clips and clutch
disk. 1000 miles, virtually unused! $75 obo
1275 cylinder head. Rebuilt w/ new valves, springs and stem seals, planed
and cleaned. All threads are in good condition with no stripped or broken
studs. 0 miles. Includes the rockers, pushrods, and the valve cover. $450
Good rebuilt water pump, no leaks, works great. $20
Distributor, w/ cap (in perfect condition) wires, new points +
rotor $65 obo
Thats the major parts that are left, sorry, but the block, crank, cam, etc
are all toast. E-mail me if there are other parts on the OUTSIDE of the
engine that you might need, I didn't write a full list. (ex. oil pan, fan,
backing plate, etc)
Barry Palmer
72 MG Midget (12a Rotary conversion almost finished)
71 Standard beetle (daily driver, stock except for a fat 1600 dp, 4 tip
monza
header, and a nice system)
66 Baja Bug (barely street legal play car!)
P.S. After I finish the conversion I will answer any questions anyone has
and supply as much help as I can with the conversion. PLEASE HELP!!
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