Frank, Do you know the proper psi of the 1500 Radiator cap, on my spit it was 7
lbs. Thanks
Carl
Frank Clarici wrote:
> Mymgmidget@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Now I'm gonna need the lists help !!!
> >
> > A little background.... Picked up a perfect body 78 Midget with Weber,
> > headers, etc etc etc for cheap money. The thing wrong was it was under
>water
> > (top of doors) for a day in fresh mud free water a couple years ago. Took
>it
> > home Sunday and just got it up on the jack stands. First thing was to
>change
> > the oil. Let the plug out and out came 3 1/2 qts of oil and 4 qts of water.
> > Water first, then oil !!!. Started checking everything . Starter is frozen,
> > solenoid is toast. Free'd up the motor and I think I blew the slave out
> > (fluid everywhere)!!! Obviously this thing aint gonna start too soon
> > .
> > What does everyone think I should do.... Pull the Motor and Tranny and work
> > from there including brakes, etc etc.... or GASP !! Part the thing out
>!!.
> > I'd love to keep this thing going but does anyone think it's too cost
> > prohibitive to keep going ???
> > I already have a 78 Midget in perfect running and body condition so I
>really
> > dont want to have a cellar full of parts hanging around !!
> > Does anyone have a cheap 1500 motor and tranny they want to part with so I
>can
> > make it a daily driver ???
> > I also have a perfect hardtop for it for sale if everone is interested !!
> > Think $300 is too much ??
> >
> > Thanks for the input or encouragement !!!
> >
> > Mike
>
> Mike
>
> I bought a 74 Midget a few years back with only 15,000 miles on it when
> a tree fell on it. It sat for years in a low lying area that flooded
> many times. Mud lines on the headrests!
> I freed up the engine, changed the oil/water in the trans, put on a used
> starter and it still runs fine today.
> All I did was clean everything and change oils. It all worked except the
> brakes, they were really rusted.
>
> Good luck
>
> --
> Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
> Too many LBCs
> 3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
> 1 Jaguar XJ6 family car, 1 Racer Midget project , & 2 Parts Spridgets
> Check out my home page at http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
>
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