Philip,
In reference to question 1: fresh air duct - As to whether there is a flange -
My 71 Midget has a flange that the hose fits over, so I would guess you are
correct in assuming that one should be there.
Bill Mantz
Roanoke, Va.
1971 Midget
1959 Bugeye
Philip S Jones wrote:
> Well I've taken a few days away from the salt mine and have been making a
> little progress. I'd like to thank the listers who have responded to my
> previous queries, in particular regarding the oil pump.
>
> I've held off on further engine assembly until I get a little holder for my
> dial indicator so I can time the cam correctly. Anybody have a good source
> for those things? The kind with a magnetic base and a little articulated
> arm? I was thinking of just going by the friendly Snap-On distribution
> center near my job - I'm sure they'd like to separate me from a pile of $$
> that would otherwise sit in my savings account, unused and forlorn. The DPO
> of my '71 Midget had painted the grill and surround black, so I'm going to
> have it blasted and then re-finish in black again as a salute to the abuse
> the car has taken. Plus, I just painted the bottom of the car a nice shiny
> black, so it will match and nobody will know. It's important to spend a lot
> of time and effort on things that nobody will ever see!! I re-finished the
> exhaust system over the past week and hung it in approximate position
> today - it'll be interesting to see how it lines up to where the header
> comes out! Speaking of which, the header and intake manifold have been sent
> to be Jet-Hot coated (at the recommendation of several list members).
> Various electrical connectors and wires that had been bodged, folded,
> minced, spindled and/or mutilated have been replaced or repaired, and
> tomorrow I'm dropping off the center console to be re-covered. Pretty soon
> I'll be forced to work on the engine for lack of anything else to do!
>
> Here's something that occurred to me recently. It's been quite a pleasure
> for me to work on the car, and work on it, and work on it some more - but
> the other day I had spent about 14 hours painting the bathroom, working on
> the car, mowing the lawn, working on the car, doing dishes, and working on
> the car. The thought occurred to me that I was tired, yes tired, of working
> on the car: and rather than working on it, I would really rather be driving
> it around. This thought led me to feel discouraged for several minutes,
> until it occurred to me that the desire to utilize the vehicle (rather than
> constantly repair it) was probably a sign of sanity, and that it is probably
> a good thing that I eventually grow weary of puttering away on it!
>
> But that is neither here nor there! I have more questions for the masses.
>
> Question 1: Regarding the fresh-air (heater) duct: at the end closest to
> the front of the car, is there supposed to be a flange over which the duct
> fits? It's been since 1986 since the car was assembled, and if there was
> anything there, I can't remember it and can't find one in the garage - but
> it looks like there must have been something there! If someone has one
> available, I would gladly purchase it from you!
> Question B: Regarding the under-dash mounting of the steering column. When
> I took the car apart, I remember noting: "Hmmm: steering column held on by
> one big bolt . . . . wonder if that's stock?" Well, soon will come the time
> to re-install the dash, and I think I'd better have the steering column
> mounted properly before it's out of sight (and mind!). I have not been able
> to find a good description or exploded drawing of this area - could someone
> please point me to one, or perhaps post a description of the area?
> Question III: As long as we're discussing the area - my plastic steering
> wheel surround is cracked (although largely functional). Does anyone have a
> correct original one thay'd care to part with? Please let me know!
>
> That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Thanks for reading, and also in
> advance for your consideration and replies. Sorry for the length - I'm just
> trying to ruin the curve!
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