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21. Re: bodywork or boneyard? (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Fri, 08 Dec 1995 14:48:41 -0500; I would immediately start looking at this option. BUT, be _absolutely_certain_ that you are not getting a car which is just as bad or worse than yours. Also remember which parts of your car you could; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00169.html (8,757 bytes)
22. Re: What engines for Sprite? (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 12:29:16 -0500; I agree with Ulix on this matter with one addition: The only non-original engine which I think would add power and retain a decent balance would be a Mazda Rotary. If you want to spend Lots Of Money,; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00216.html (7,693 bytes)
23. Re: Ignition fits? (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Sun, 17 Dec 1995 11:55:03 -0500; Why not go with a Lumenition Optronic? -- http://seven.ucs.indiana.edu/~mliggett ||| Matt Liggett | $_="5673089a34120b12c048de12f\n"; /// ||| <mliggett@indiana.edu> | @j=split//," erthJusanoPlck."; /; /html/mgs/1995-12/msg00317.html (6,907 bytes)
24. Re: 72 Midget Plug Wires (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Sun, 05 Nov 1995 14:29:14 -0500; There are little pointed screws on the inside of the cap which screw up and through the wires in the cap. Cut off the snap-on connector ends on the distributor-cap-end of each wire and shove it in th; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00101.html (7,542 bytes)
25. HELP! '70 Midget coil wire colors? (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 12:36:28 -0500; I replaced the coil on my '70 Midget and now I can't remember which wire is + and which -. One is yellow and the other is yellow w/ a black stripe. I'm not sure what the ill effects of hooking up the; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00120.html (7,071 bytes)
26. Re: Should I buy an MG 1100? YES! (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Tue, 07 Nov 1995 15:33:27 -0500; Actually, the better suspension IMO is the rubber cone suspension which was used on the earlier cars. The hydraulic suspension is a bit too complex for my tastes.; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00152.html (7,455 bytes)
27. '70 Midget: Where does my spare go? (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Fri, 10 Nov 1995 14:17:19 -0500; I have a '70 Midget with wire wheels. The spare just sort of sits in the middle of the trunk. I haven't looked closely, but it doesn't look like there is any kind of "depression" for it down there. W; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00239.html (7,402 bytes)
28. Re: Curious Temperature Question... (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Thu, 30 Nov 1995 14:41:00 -0500; Yes. Facing the engine, reach behind the carbs and down (i.e. the lower, driver's side of the engine in the US). Feel for a two-eared thingamabob. When you've found it, make sure something is down th; /html/mgs/1995-11/msg00704.html (7,061 bytes)
29. Re: Service Question (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Tue, 03 Oct 1995 08:51:00 -0400; Personally, I do almost all of my work unless it is something which requires extended cover (i.e. a garage... I don't have one). The only thing I've ever found Midas useful for is braking seized drum; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00047.html (7,864 bytes)
30. '70 Midget Distributor Question (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Thu, 05 Oct 1995 10:19:24 -0400; Whilst tuning up my Midget this past weekend, I adjusted the timing using my stroboscopic timing light. Timing (as I recall) is 10-deg BTDC @ 1000RPM. The engine was wavering a bit, but at close to 1; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00129.html (7,425 bytes)
31. Re: '70 Midget Distributor Question (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Thu, 05 Oct 1995 11:22:35 -0400; After receiving Marcus' letter, it is clear that I did not explain the problem well enough. Firstly, this is a car which I just bought, and I decided to adjust everything because it was running very; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00131.html (9,156 bytes)
32. Re: Miatas (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Fri, 20 Oct 1995 14:28:31 -0400; 20:1 it was the driver and not the car which was the problem. Any stock miata will out-accelerate and corner a stock '79 B with the same drivers. -Matt; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00313.html (7,902 bytes)
33. WANTED: 1275 Spridget Cooling Fan (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Mon, 23 Oct 1995 15:11:54 -0400; Hello all. I'm in need of a radiator fan for a 1970 Midget as mine has been destroyed. I could buy a new one from Moss or Victoria British, but if someone has one just "lying around", I'd be happy to; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00356.html (7,365 bytes)
34. Re: SU Damper Fluid (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Tue, 24 Oct 1995 11:11:28 -0400; Try Marvel Mystery Oil. Should be available at your local parts store. -- Matt Liggett <mliggett@indiana.edu> |; /html/mgs/1995-10/msg00385.html (8,550 bytes)
35. I bought it! (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 1995 15:46:01 -0400; Would just like to announce to these 2 lists that I bought a '70 MG Midget this afternoon which is about 1 hour away. I will pick it and its assorted spare parts up Saturday. Here is a description I; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00206.html (7,229 bytes)
36. MG archive? (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 11:05:29 -0400; Hi all. I was wondering, is there an archive of the contents of the mgs mailing list being kept anyplace? I could not find one on the WWW or FTP servers. Please excuse me if this is a FAQ. -Matt; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00234.html (6,396 bytes)
37. Re: serious objection to stripes (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 14:36:54 -0400; No way. I think wires with knockoffs present a far sportier image than simple steel discs with lugnuts. Weren't the wires introduced later than older-style steel discs? Atleast on MGs? -- Matt Ligget; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00237.html (7,551 bytes)
38. Manual Spridget Engine Revolution and more (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 1995 12:01:43 -0400; Well, I picked up my (yet unnamed) '70 Midget in Indianapolis on Saturday. She ran pretty well (if slow) all the way home on 55mph roads. I plan to follow the 'newly-acquired car' drill and adjust th; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00361.html (8,114 bytes)
39. Compression Test deciphering (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Sun, 17 Sep 1995 17:24:26 -0400; Well, in order to try to track down the oil consumption in my new Midget, I performed a compression test this afternoon. The results are: First Test -- No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 160 54 50 155 After add; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00371.html (7,941 bytes)
40. Re: '73 Midget Tranny Lube (score: 1): Author: Matt Liggett <mliggett@seven.ucs.indiana.edu>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 1995 23:24:48 -0400; I've been told straight SAE 30 NON-detergent oil is the best choice. Apparently, the detergent in regular oils can be harmful to the syncros. I do not know why, but I do know that most oil detergents; /html/mgs/1995-09/msg00452.html (7,281 bytes)

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