Spridget lovers,
Those of you on the midgetsprite list already know about my morning
midget misfortune (MMM), but for the rest of you, here it is...
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Well, gang. The overheating problem just became lower priority. I
drove the midget to work again this morning. As I turned into the
airport where I work, I downshifted into 3rd but it didn't want to go
at first. Finally it did but when I let the clutch out something went
*bang* and I lost all power to the drive line. Engine still running
like a top but no go. With the engine running I could shift into all
gears (even first) without the clutch so I'm guessing the rib case
gave out on me.
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Sob!
Okay, so now you know what happened. Here's my predicament;
I am a loooong way from any place that works on LBCs, I'm a
near mechanical moron, and I have never worked on a midget
before. Sooooo.... here are some questions I need help with...
Clutch I can probably manage by myself but....
1) If it's the rib case tranny, who can I ship it to that can do a
quality rebuild on it?
2) If I opt for the Datsun 5 speed conversion, where do I find a good
rebuilt Datsun tranny and how much mechanical moxie does it take
to go this route? Is there a conversion kit for this?
3) Finally, am I going to have to pull the damned engine to get to the
tranny and clutch???
Any and all help appreciated.
Cheers!!
Jim - with a broken midget in Dodge City
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1964 R60/2
1968 MG Midget
1976 R90/6
1990 K100LT
**Don't underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.**
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