Hi,

May I suggest that the dwell angle business sounds a bit sus.... how would you
'correct' the dwell angle but still have spot on timing??? You'd have to be v
lucky or else I wonder about the dwell guage!!!!!!

I'd suggest to back track a bit and get your feeler guages out to set the
points. Do the timing. them try again.

good luck

regards

Andy Dodd
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Andy Webster
   To: spridgets@...
   Cc: spridgets
   Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:32 PM
   Subject: [spridgets-aus] battery drain... what have i done?



   Greetings again folks,

   geez..my sprite issues at the moment all started when I decided to "do the
right thing" and do a few checks before going for a quick blat last sunday.

   I checked the oil, coolant then brake fluid then a little deeper..

   Using a meter, I checked the dwell angle which was a bit tight at 15 degrees ,
and opened it up to about 60.

   I stuck the timing light on, saw a reasonable result and made no adjustments.


   Engine was sounding sweet as.

   I tightened up the coil mounting clamp to body bolts as they were a little
loose.

   I put some Penrite SU dash pot oil in the HIF44 and then went inside to have a
quick feed before departing.

   When I started it up it ran like an absolute pig. Almost like 2 plug leads
were reversed or disconnected. ( i never touched 'em!)

   I was thinking that the oil I put in the dash pot was finding its way into the
engine and fouling the plugs. I pulled the plugs and cleaned them ( they were
very black but not visibly oiled) and tried again with the same result.

   It would run ok for a few moments, then rapidly deteriorate and stall.


   But now... that I am thinking that it was an ignition problem, as my battery
completely drained by the next time i got to it a few days later , and now, with
a new battery, my ignition light is on, as described in yesterday's poorly spelt
post. (light is on when the car is off)


   I never pulled the battery last weekend, so definitely did not reverse the
terminals and let the smoke escape.

   does anyone have a clue what may have caused my alternator diodes to fry, and
ignition turn to krap?

   Apparently, it is something I have inadvertently done in the execution of the
above tasks...which highlights the distributor and coil as the possible scenes
of the crime....

   Would a fried alternator/rectifier cause my ignition to fail and drain the
battery?


   I am perplexed...what have i done to upset Lucas-Prince of Darkness?

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Greetings again folks,
 
geez..my sprite issues at the moment all started when I decided to "do the right
thing" and do a few checks before going for a quick blat last sunday.
 
I checked the oil, coolant then brake fluid then a little deeper..
 
Using a meter, I checked the dwell angle which was a bit tight at 15 degrees ,
and opened it up to about 60.
 
I stuck the timing light on, saw a reasonable result and made no adjustments.
 
 
Engine was sounding sweet as.
 
I tightened up the coil mounting clamp to body bolts as they were a little
loose.
 
I put some Penrite SU dash pot oil in the HIF44 and then went inside to have a
quick feed before departing.
 
When I started it up it ran like an absolute pig. Almost like 2 plug leads were
reversed or disconnected. ( i never touched 'em!)
 
I was thinking that the oil I put in the dash pot was finding its way into the
engine and fouling the plugs. I pulled the plugs and cleaned them ( they were
very black but not visibly oiled) and tried again with the same result.
 
It would run ok for a few moments, then rapidly deteriorate and stall.
 
 
But now... that I am thinking that it was an ignition problem, as my battery
completely drained by the next time i got to it a few days later , and now, with
a new battery, my ignition light is on, as described in yesterday's poorly spelt
post. (light is on when the car is off)
 
 
I never pulled the battery last weekend, so definitely did not reverse the
terminals and let the smoke escape.
 
does anyone have a clue what may have caused my alternator diodes to fry, and
ignition turn to krap?
 
Apparently, it is something I have inadvertently done in the execution of the
above tasks...which highlights the distributor and coil as the possible scenes
of the crime....
 
Would a fried alternator/rectifier cause my ignition to fail and drain the
battery?
 
 
I am perplexed...what have i done to upset Lucas-Prince of Darkness?
 
Andy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


      
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Hi Peter et al,
I reversed the polarity once on my first car (HQ Holden) and i saw the
mysterious smoke come out of the alternator.
I definitely didn't so that this time, (although all my typos could lead one to
believe that I probably did.)
 
 
If what you say is true, then once i start the car, then the battery will not be
charging and the ignition light should burn brightly..to indicate that
problem... ( that was actually a poorly worded question.....if anyone can answer
it for me?)
 
Given that i am not keen to shell out for a whole new alternator (this one is
only about 3 years old)... Does anyone have experience in repairing them i.e.
soldering in new diodes?
 
otherwise i am going to go to the wreckers and get a 3-wire alternator out of
any likely candidate....as long as mounting lugs are at ~180 degrees
 
 
 cheers,
 
Andy


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From: Peter Caldwell <nosimport@...>
Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re: [Spridgets] battery drain.
To: "Andy Webster" <a_d_webster@...>, spridgets@...,
"spridgets" <spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com>
Received: Thursday, 19 November, 2009, 3:51 AM


 



Andy,
IF indeed you have an alternator, you have blown out a few
diodes in the rectifier. If the car has an alternator, then it should
be NEGATIVE ground. Reversing the battery leads will destroy the
diodes and cause the ignition light to come on. At the very least
you'll need a rectifier. I hope that is all you need.
Peter C
=
At 01:38 AM 11/18/2009, Andy Webster wrote:
>
>Greetings,
>
>I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
>alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
>terminals.. .indicating that current was flowing.
>
>I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing was
>turned on.
>I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out the
>key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.
>
>Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
>No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to go
>for a drive on saturday.
>
>cheers
>Andy.
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Andy,
          IF indeed you have an alternator, you have blown out a few
diodes in the rectifier. If the car has an alternator, then it should
be NEGATIVE ground. Reversing the battery leads will destroy the
diodes and cause the ignition light to come on. At the very least
you'll need a rectifier. I hope that is all you need.
          Peter C
=
At 01:38 AM 11/18/2009, Andy Webster wrote:
>
>Greetings,
>
>I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
>alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
>terminals...indicating that current was flowing.
>
>I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing was
>turned on.
>I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out the
>key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.
>
>Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
>No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to go
>for a drive on saturday.
>
>cheers
>Andy.
>

Andy,

Assuming you don't have any modern accessories wired in like a clock or
radio?

If you can temporarily wire a ammeter into one of the battery leads,
that will allow you to see the current drain, then start unplugging
things until you find what's causing the drain. If you don't have access
to an ammeter, a small light bulb should work too as long as there's
enough current drain in the circuit.

First I thing I would unplug would be the alternator as that should be
about the only thing that's permanently connected to the battery, unplug
both the main terminal and the smaller one to the ignition light.

Cheers,
Eriks




Andy Webster wrote:
>
>
> piont taekn... i wlil use yhaoo's buitl in splel cehck from now on  ;)
>
>
> "When I out the key in and turned the ignition on"
>
> should be
>
> "When I put the key in and turned the ignition on"
>
> cheers
> Andy
>
> --- On Wed, 18/11/09, Troy <troy@...
> <mailto:troy%40adelaidesolar.com.au>> wrote:
>
> From: Troy <troy@...
> <mailto:troy%40adelaidesolar.com.au>>
> Subject: RE: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.
> To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com <mailto:spridgets-aus%40yahoogroups.com>
> Received: Wednesday, 18 November, 2009, 8:33 PM
>
>
>
> Every time I out my key in my battery goes flat too!
>
> Troy Ryan
>
> From: spridgets-aus@ yahoogroups. com
> [mailto:spridgets-aus@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Colin Dodds
> Sent: Wednesday, 18 November 2009 6:49 PM
> To: spridgets-aus@ yahoogroups. com
> Subject: Re: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.
>
> G'day Andy
>
> "When I out the key in and turned the ignition on"
>
> Can you translate that please?
>
> thanks
> Colin
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Andy Webster
> To: spridgets@autox. team.net <mailto:spridgets% 40autox.team. net> ;
> spridgets
> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:38 PM
> Subject: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.
>
> Greetings,
>
> I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
> alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
> terminals... indicating that current was flowing.
>
> I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing
> was turned on.
> I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out
> the key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.
>
> Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
> No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to
> go for a drive on saturday.
>
> cheers
> Andy.
>
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piont taekn... i wlil use yhaoo's buitl in splel cehck from now on  ;)
 
 
"When I out the key in and turned the ignition on"
 
should be
 
"When I put the key in and turned the ignition on"
 
cheers
Andy



--- On Wed, 18/11/09, Troy <troy@...> wrote:


From: Troy <troy@...>
Subject: RE: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.
To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
Received: Wednesday, 18 November, 2009, 8:33 PM


 



Every time I out my key in my battery goes flat too!

Troy Ryan

From: spridgets-aus@ yahoogroups. com
[mailto:spridgets-aus@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Colin Dodds
Sent: Wednesday, 18 November 2009 6:49 PM
To: spridgets-aus@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: Re: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.

G'day Andy

"When I out the key in and turned the ignition on"

Can you translate that please?

thanks
Colin

----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Webster
To: spridgets@autox. team.net <mailto:spridgets% 40autox.team. net> ;
spridgets
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:38 PM
Subject: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.

Greetings,

I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
terminals... indicating that current was flowing.

I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing
was turned on.
I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out
the key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.

Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to
go for a drive on saturday.

cheers
Andy.

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oops! one of several typos...
it is negative earth.


--- On Wed, 18/11/09, Eriks <eskinkis@...> wrote:


From: Eriks <eskinkis@...>
Subject: Re: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.
To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
Received: Wednesday, 18 November, 2009, 8:23 PM


Andy,

You mention you have an alternator, are you sure it's +ve earth? That
sounds unusual.

Cheers,
Eriks



Andy Webster wrote:
>
>
> Greetings,
>
> I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
> alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
> terminals...indicating that current was flowing.
>
> I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off
> nothing was turned on.
> I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I
> out the key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.
>
> Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
> No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went
> to go for a drive on saturday.
>
> cheers
> Andy.
>
>
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Every time I out my key in my battery goes flat too!



Troy Ryan





From: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Colin Dodds
Sent: Wednesday, 18 November 2009 6:49 PM
To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.





G'day Andy

"When I out the key in and turned the ignition on"

Can you translate that please?

thanks
Colin

----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Webster
To: spridgets@... <mailto:spridgets%40autox.team.net>  ;
spridgets
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:38 PM
Subject: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.

Greetings,

I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
terminals...indicating that current was flowing.

I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing
was turned on.
I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out
the key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.

Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to
go for a drive on saturday.

cheers
Andy.



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Andy,

You mention you have an alternator, are you sure it's +ve earth? That
sounds unusual.

Cheers,
Eriks



Andy Webster wrote:
>
>
> Greetings,
>
> I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
> alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
> terminals...indicating that current was flowing.
>
> I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off
> nothing was turned on.
> I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I
> out the key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.
>
> Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
> No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went
> to go for a drive on saturday.
>
> cheers
> Andy.
>
>
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G'day Andy

"When I out the key in and turned the ignition on"

Can you translate that please?

thanks
Colin

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Andy Webster
   To: spridgets@... ; spridgets
   Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 6:38 PM
   Subject: [spridgets-aus] battery drain.




   Greetings,

   I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth,
alternater fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the
terminals...indicating that current was flowing.

   I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing was
turned on.
   I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out the
key in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.

   Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
   No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to go
for a drive on saturday.

   cheers
   Andy.



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Greetings,
 
I was just installing a new battery in the sprite (mkIIa, +ve earth, alternater
fitted), and I noticed sparks as I connected the terminals...indicating that
current was flowing.
 
I went around to the cockpit to make sure all switches were off nothing was
turned on.
I noticed then that the IGNITION light was dimly illuminated. When I out the key
in and turned the ignition on, the light went out.
 
Can anyone shed some light on what may be occurring here?
No doubt it is the reason my battery was dead as the dodo when I went to go for
a drive on saturday.
 
cheers
Andy.
 
 


      
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My apologies to all SCCA members, I sent this email to the wrong club address.
Sorry for any inconvenience I have caused
 
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Subject: [spridgets-aus] Name Badges
To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
Received: Monday, 16 November, 2009, 11:23 AM


 



To all Members
 
At our last monthly meeting I had a sample of a new name badge that will replace
the existing plastic badge.
 
The new badge is White Aluminium covered with a clear resign & will have your
name & our Club logo.
 
I have been assured that this badge is tough enough to go through the washing
machine.
 
Replacement badges will Cost is $11.00 with a magnet fitting
                                        
If you would like a new Name Badge please let me know ASAP as I will be
placing an order Monday 23rd of November.
 
Payment must be received before I can order them.
 
Keith
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Thanks Keith ,
yes I would like one saying...... .

"    David Love  "

Should I post $11 cash to you ?  . Please let me know the account numbers or
whaterever please.
You have been berry busy with all this regalia stuff. Thanks for that.
   David..
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From: Keith & Karen Gordon
Date: 16/11/2009 10:24:23 AM
To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [spridgets-aus] Name Badges


To all Members

At our last monthly meeting I had a sample of a new name badge that will
replace the existing plastic badge.

The new badge is White Aluminium covered with a clear resign & will have
your name & our Club logo.

I have been assured that this badge is tough enough to go through the
washing machine.

Replacement badges will Cost is $11.00 with a magnet fitting

If you would like a new Name Badge please let me know ASAP as I will be
placing an order Monday 23rd of November.

Payment must be received before I can order them.

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To all Members
 
At our last monthly meeting I had a sample of a new name badge that will replace
the existing plastic badge.
 
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name & our Club logo.
 
I have been assured that this badge is tough enough to go through the washing
machine.
 
Replacement badges will Cost is $11.00 with a magnet fitting
                                        
If you would like a new Name Badge please let me know ASAP as I will be placing
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Ahh yes, thanks Colin, I had forgotten to mention that.  1970 model, MkIII with
wind up windows and soft top behind the seats.

Thanks,

Andrew.

From: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com [mailto:spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Colin Dodds
Sent: Friday, 13 November 2009 4:30 PM
To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [spridgets-aus] Re: Looking for an MG Midget in NSW



G'day Andrew, and congratulations. You're welcome to come by any time.

What model Midget did you buy? Mk II Midget where the soft top comes off the car
and gets stored in the boot, or Mk III Midget where the top folds up behind the
seats? The body shells are different, and so is the hard-top.

avagoodday
Colin
www.SpriteParts.com.au

----- Original Message -----
From: andrewfmg
To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com<mailto:spridgets-aus%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 4:22 PM
Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re: Looking for an MG Midget in NSW

Thanks Colin, and thanks for all your help over the phone the past few months.
When I get the chance I'll drop in soon to buy some of the parts I've been
pestering you about.

To those who contacted me, thankyou, I have now bought a car - a member of the
Newcastle club made me a very good offer. I have driven my newly aquired Midget
almost every day for the past couple of weeks and have been enjoying every
minute. I am going to try to make it to the drive next Friday, work permitting.

Anyway, I'm wondering whether anyone might have a hardtop they'd be willing to
sell. Personally I prefer to drive with the roof down, but a hardtop would
definitely help my fiancee to accept the car a bit more. Unfortunately while I
looked at two Midgets that came with hard tops I bought a different car that was
in better overall condition, assuming that the fibreglass roofs would be
reasonably easy to come by. So far though I have had no luck.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Andrew.

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>
> G'day Andrew
>
> We're a hard group to offend.
>
> You would be very welcome to join us on Tuesday evening.
>
> avagoodday
> Colin
> www.SpriteParts.com.au
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: andrewfmg
> To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com<mailto:spridgets-aus%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 5:16 PM
> Subject: [spridgets-aus] Looking for an MG Midget in NSW
>
>
> Hey guys,
>
> I'm looking to buy an MG Midget. It is pretty preferable that it is a Midget
over a Sprite as I have been a member of Newcastle MG Car Club for many years
and so have an interest in using the car in MG events (my father owns an MGA and
a BGT). I'm looking for a good solid car. It doesn't have to be an original
concourse condition car, I am just looking for a good car to drive and enjoy. I
am happy to buy a car that is either standard or modified. I have a couple of
cars shortlisted and a couple more that I have seen advertised online and will
call about in the next few days. I just thought it worth posting a message here
to see if you guys know of anything that may not be advertised or that I may
have missed.
>
> The Sprite Car Club looks like a very good thing, especially as I live in
Sydney at the moment, and I think I will join when I have a car sorted. Work
permitting I may see if I can get along to a club meeting shortly. Am I right in
thinking from the website that there will be a meeting next Tuesday night at
Parramatta RSL? Are non-members welcome?
>
> I hope noone is offended by my first message containing so many questions.
This seems to be a really good group and there is a lot of good information
going back through the older messages as I have been the past few days in my
spare time.
>
> Any help much appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andrew.
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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G'day Andrew, and congratulations.  You're welcome to come by any time.

What model Midget did you buy?  Mk II Midget where the soft top comes off the
car and gets stored in the boot, or Mk III Midget where the top folds up behind
the seats?  The body shells are different, and so is the hard-top.

avagoodday
Colin
www.SpriteParts.com.au

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: andrewfmg
   To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 4:22 PM
   Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re: Looking for an MG Midget in NSW



   Thanks Colin, and thanks for all your help over the phone the past few months.
When I get the chance I'll drop in soon to buy some of the parts I've been
pestering you about.

   To those who contacted me, thankyou, I have now bought a car - a member of the
Newcastle club made me a very good offer. I have driven my newly aquired Midget
almost every day for the past couple of weeks and have been enjoying every
minute. I am going to try to make it to the drive next Friday, work permitting.

   Anyway, I'm wondering whether anyone might have a hardtop they'd be willing to
sell. Personally I prefer to drive with the roof down, but a hardtop would
definitely help my fiancee to accept the car a bit more. Unfortunately while I
looked at two Midgets that came with hard tops I bought a different car that was
in better overall condition, assuming that the fibreglass roofs would be
reasonably easy to come by. So far though I have had no luck.

   Thanks for the warm welcome!

   Andrew.

   --- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@...> wrote:
   >
   > G'day Andrew
   >
   > We're a hard group to offend.
   >
   > You would be very welcome to join us on Tuesday evening.
   >
   > avagoodday
   > Colin
   > www.SpriteParts.com.au
   >
   > ----- Original Message -----
   > From: andrewfmg
   > To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
   > Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 5:16 PM
   > Subject: [spridgets-aus] Looking for an MG Midget in NSW
   >
   >
   > Hey guys,
   >
   > I'm looking to buy an MG Midget. It is pretty preferable that it is a Midget
over a Sprite as I have been a member of Newcastle MG Car Club for many years
and so have an interest in using the car in MG events (my father owns an MGA and
a BGT). I'm looking for a good solid car. It doesn't have to be an original
concourse condition car, I am just looking for a good car to drive and enjoy. I
am happy to buy a car that is either standard or modified. I have a couple of
cars shortlisted and a couple more that I have seen advertised online and will
call about in the next few days. I just thought it worth posting a message here
to see if you guys know of anything that may not be advertised or that I may
have missed.
   >
   > The Sprite Car Club looks like a very good thing, especially as I live in
Sydney at the moment, and I think I will join when I have a car sorted. Work
permitting I may see if I can get along to a club meeting shortly. Am I right in
thinking from the website that there will be a meeting next Tuesday night at
Parramatta RSL? Are non-members welcome?
   >
   > I hope noone is offended by my first message containing so many questions.
This seems to be a really good group and there is a lot of good information
going back through the older messages as I have been the past few days in my
spare time.
   >
   > Any help much appreciated!
   >
   > Thanks,
   >
   > Andrew.
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Thanks Colin, and thanks for all your help over the phone the past few months. 
When I get the chance I'll drop in soon to buy some of the parts I've been
pestering you about.

To those who contacted me, thankyou, I have now bought a car - a member of the
Newcastle club made me a very good offer.  I have driven my newly aquired Midget
almost every day for the past couple of weeks and have been enjoying every
minute.  I am going to try to make it to the drive next Friday, work permitting.

Anyway, I'm wondering whether anyone might have a hardtop they'd be willing to
sell.  Personally I prefer to drive with the roof down, but a hardtop would
definitely help my fiancee to accept the car a bit more.  Unfortunately while I
looked at two Midgets that came with hard tops I bought a different car that was
in better overall condition, assuming that the fibreglass roofs would be
reasonably easy to come by.  So far though I have had no luck.

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Andrew.



--- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@...> wrote:
>
> G'day Andrew
>
> We're a hard group to offend.
>
> You would be very welcome to join us on Tuesday evening.
>
> avagoodday
> Colin
> www.SpriteParts.com.au
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: andrewfmg
>   To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 5:16 PM
>   Subject: [spridgets-aus] Looking for an MG Midget in NSW
>
>
>     Hey guys,
>
>   I'm looking to buy an MG Midget. It is pretty preferable that it is a Midget
over a Sprite as I have been a member of Newcastle MG Car Club for many years
and so have an interest in using the car in MG events (my father owns an MGA and
a BGT). I'm looking for a good solid car. It doesn't have to be an original
concourse condition car, I am just looking for a good car to drive and enjoy. I
am happy to buy a car that is either standard or modified. I have a couple of
cars shortlisted and a couple more that I have seen advertised online and will
call about in the next few days. I just thought it worth posting a message here
to see if you guys know of anything that may not be advertised or that I may
have missed.
>
>   The Sprite Car Club looks like a very good thing, especially as I live in
Sydney at the moment, and I think I will join when I have a car sorted. Work
permitting I may see if I can get along to a club meeting shortly. Am I right in
thinking from the website that there will be a meeting next Tuesday night at
Parramatta RSL? Are non-members welcome?
>
>   I hope noone is offended by my first message containing so many questions.
This seems to be a really good group and there is a lot of good information
going back through the older messages as I have been the past few days in my
spare time.
>
>   Any help much appreciated!
>
>   Thanks,
>
>   Andrew.
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Being of the Pommie inclination, warm beer is not usually a problem...I will say
however that once we get over 35C a 'coldie' does become more desirable...

--- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@...> wrote:
>
> Don't let your beer get warm, Ian
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Ian
>   To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:04 PM
>   Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re: Pipes
>
>
>
>   Ok, I'll have a look at this as soon as it cools down a bit. I can't get too
excited about scrabbling around under cars in this heat! especially as it means
I'd have to put my beer down to use both hands...
>
>   Thanks for your input Colin.
>
>   --- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@> wrote:
>   >
>   > Ian, The RC40 will fit, but you need to rotate it through 90° so that it's
5" high and 3" wide. That way it fits nicely between the spring and the fuel
tank.
>   >
>   > avagoodday
>   > Colin
>   > www.SpriteParts.com.au
>   >
>   > ----- Original Message -----
>   > From: Ian
>   > To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
>   > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:09 PM
>   > Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re: Pipes
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   > Hi Colin, This looks like it might work with a bit of cut and shut action.
From this picture I'm wondering if we could make a new front section with an 'S'
bend in it to joggle over from the LCB, as it looks like the resonator should
run in the centre of the car with the rear box angling back across. Although as
you say it will get close to the spring on the MkIII and maybe the fuel tank!
>   >
>   > Might be helpful to cut and sleeve the entry and exit on the rear box to
allow it to be rotated for extra clearence.
>   >
>   > I'll have to get down there and take some measurements!
>   >
>   > http://www.minisport.com.au/prod400.htm
>   >
>   > Cheers Ian
>   >
>   > --- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@> wrote:
>   > >
>   > > G'day Ian
>   > >
>   > > The RC40 works fine in a 1/4 elliptically sprung car, but you do need to
cut off and re-position the chrome tail pipe.
>   > >
>   > > It doesn't fit so well in a semi-elliptic car as the rear half of the
spring gets in the way.
>   > >
>   > > In either car, you can fit a short 5" resonator in front of the axle
housing, with the muffler behind the housing.
>   > >
>   > > avagoodday
>   > > Colin
>   > > www.SpriteParts.com.au
>   > >
>   > > ----- Original Message -----
>   > > From: Ian
>   > > To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
>   > > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:34 AM
>   > > Subject: [spridgets-aus] Pipes
>   > >
>   > >
>   > >
>   > > Hi All,
>   > > I'm fitting a new exhaust coming off a 1.75" LCB manifold for a mildly
tuned 1098 road car. The advice is generally to stay at 1.75" throughout. I have
a choice of silencers and I don't want too much noise but obviously want to get
the best performance. The Mini mob favour the RC40 system which is I believe
1.75" dia. As this doesn't fit a Sprite very well unless you want a tail pipe
that exits at 30 degrees. I wondered whether anyone out there had any ideas or
experience to offer as to the best silencer solution. Also they tend to use two
mufflers the first is cylindrical and not much bigger then 2.5" dia fitted in
line in the straight section then the tail box is a semi squashed affair. I dont
know whether having one or two mufflers does anything much for power or noise
but there isn't much clearence under the floor on the Sprite so single tail
muffler is probably the go.
>   > >
>   > > Would be interested in your views / pearls of wisdom.
>   > >
>   > > best regards
>   > > Ian
>   > >
>   > >
>   > >
>   > >
>   > >
>   > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>   > >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>   >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

To all Spridget members
 
I am looking for an original WINDSCREEN WASHER PUMP in VGC for my Bugeye .
 
If you can help me, please contact me offline.
 
Keith
 
 


      
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Don't let your beer get warm, Ian

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Ian
   To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:04 PM
   Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re: Pipes



   Ok, I'll have a look at this as soon as it cools down a bit. I can't get too
excited about scrabbling around under cars in this heat! especially as it means
I'd have to put my beer down to use both hands...

   Thanks for your input Colin.

   --- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@...> wrote:
   >
   > Ian, The RC40 will fit, but you need to rotate it through 90° so that it's
5" high and 3" wide. That way it fits nicely between the spring and the fuel
tank.
   >
   > avagoodday
   > Colin
   > www.SpriteParts.com.au
   >
   > ----- Original Message -----
   > From: Ian
   > To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
   > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:09 PM
   > Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re: Pipes
   >
   >
   >
   > Hi Colin, This looks like it might work with a bit of cut and shut action.
From this picture I'm wondering if we could make a new front section with an 'S'
bend in it to joggle over from the LCB, as it looks like the resonator should
run in the centre of the car with the rear box angling back across. Although as
you say it will get close to the spring on the MkIII and maybe the fuel tank!
   >
   > Might be helpful to cut and sleeve the entry and exit on the rear box to
allow it to be rotated for extra clearence.
   >
   > I'll have to get down there and take some measurements!
   >
   > http://www.minisport.com.au/prod400.htm
   >
   > Cheers Ian
   >
   > --- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@> wrote:
   > >
   > > G'day Ian
   > >
   > > The RC40 works fine in a 1/4 elliptically sprung car, but you do need to
cut off and re-position the chrome tail pipe.
   > >
   > > It doesn't fit so well in a semi-elliptic car as the rear half of the
spring gets in the way.
   > >
   > > In either car, you can fit a short 5" resonator in front of the axle
housing, with the muffler behind the housing.
   > >
   > > avagoodday
   > > Colin
   > > www.SpriteParts.com.au
   > >
   > > ----- Original Message -----
   > > From: Ian
   > > To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
   > > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:34 AM
   > > Subject: [spridgets-aus] Pipes
   > >
   > >
   > >
   > > Hi All,
   > > I'm fitting a new exhaust coming off a 1.75" LCB manifold for a mildly
tuned 1098 road car. The advice is generally to stay at 1.75" throughout. I have
a choice of silencers and I don't want too much noise but obviously want to get
the best performance. The Mini mob favour the RC40 system which is I believe
1.75" dia. As this doesn't fit a Sprite very well unless you want a tail pipe
that exits at 30 degrees. I wondered whether anyone out there had any ideas or
experience to offer as to the best silencer solution. Also they tend to use two
mufflers the first is cylindrical and not much bigger then 2.5" dia fitted in
line in the straight section then the tail box is a semi squashed affair. I dont
know whether having one or two mufflers does anything much for power or noise
but there isn't much clearence under the floor on the Sprite so single tail
muffler is probably the go.
   > >
   > > Would be interested in your views / pearls of wisdom.
   > >
   > > best regards
   > > Ian
   > >
   > >
   > >
   > >
   > >
   > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   > >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Ok, I'll have a look at this as soon as it cools down a bit.  I can't get too
excited about scrabbling around under cars in this heat! especially as it means
I'd have to put my beer down to use both hands...

Thanks for your input Colin.

--- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@...> wrote:
>
> Ian, The RC40 will fit, but you need to rotate it through 90° so that it's 5"
high and 3" wide.  That way it fits nicely between the spring and the fuel tank.
>
> avagoodday
> Colin
> www.SpriteParts.com.au
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Ian
>   To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:09 PM
>   Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re: Pipes
>
>
>
>   Hi Colin, This looks like it might work with a bit of cut and shut action.
From this picture I'm wondering if we could make a new front section with an 'S'
bend in it to joggle over from the LCB, as it looks like the resonator should
run in the centre of the car with the rear box angling back across. Although as
you say it will get close to the spring on the MkIII and maybe the fuel tank!
>
>   Might be helpful to cut and sleeve the entry and exit on the rear box to
allow it to be rotated for extra clearence.
>
>   I'll have to get down there and take some measurements!
>
>   http://www.minisport.com.au/prod400.htm
>
>   Cheers Ian
>
>   --- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@> wrote:
>   >
>   > G'day Ian
>   >
>   > The RC40 works fine in a 1/4 elliptically sprung car, but you do need to
cut off and re-position the chrome tail pipe.
>   >
>   > It doesn't fit so well in a semi-elliptic car as the rear half of the
spring gets in the way.
>   >
>   > In either car, you can fit a short 5" resonator in front of the axle
housing, with the muffler behind the housing.
>   >
>   > avagoodday
>   > Colin
>   > www.SpriteParts.com.au
>   >
>   > ----- Original Message -----
>   > From: Ian
>   > To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
>   > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:34 AM
>   > Subject: [spridgets-aus] Pipes
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   > Hi All,
>   > I'm fitting a new exhaust coming off a 1.75" LCB manifold for a mildly
tuned 1098 road car. The advice is generally to stay at 1.75" throughout. I have
a choice of silencers and I don't want too much noise but obviously want to get
the best performance. The Mini mob favour the RC40 system which is I believe
1.75" dia. As this doesn't fit a Sprite very well unless you want a tail pipe
that exits at 30 degrees. I wondered whether anyone out there had any ideas or
experience to offer as to the best silencer solution. Also they tend to use two
mufflers the first is cylindrical and not much bigger then 2.5" dia fitted in
line in the straight section then the tail box is a semi squashed affair. I dont
know whether having one or two mufflers does anything much for power or noise
but there isn't much clearence under the floor on the Sprite so single tail
muffler is probably the go.
>   >
>   > Would be interested in your views / pearls of wisdom.
>   >
>   > best regards
>   > Ian
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   >
>   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>   >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Hmm, no takers for the windows, how about a standard 1275 crank & or conrods

No its not an EN40B crank, just a standard crank in what looks like good
condition.  Ditto the rods - standard in what  looks like good condition.

Of course what would I know - you are welcome to have a look and make up
your own mind - I am at Abbotsford in NSW.

Contact me offline if your are interested

Cheers

Bruce

Ian, The RC40 will fit, but you need to rotate it through 90° so that it's 5"
high and 3" wide.  That way it fits nicely between the spring and the fuel tank.

avagoodday
Colin
www.SpriteParts.com.au

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Ian
   To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:09 PM
   Subject: [spridgets-aus] Re: Pipes



   Hi Colin, This looks like it might work with a bit of cut and shut action.
From this picture I'm wondering if we could make a new front section with an 'S'
bend in it to joggle over from the LCB, as it looks like the resonator should
run in the centre of the car with the rear box angling back across. Although as
you say it will get close to the spring on the MkIII and maybe the fuel tank!

   Might be helpful to cut and sleeve the entry and exit on the rear box to allow
it to be rotated for extra clearence.

   I'll have to get down there and take some measurements!

   http://www.minisport.com.au/prod400.htm

   Cheers Ian

   --- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@...> wrote:
   >
   > G'day Ian
   >
   > The RC40 works fine in a 1/4 elliptically sprung car, but you do need to cut
off and re-position the chrome tail pipe.
   >
   > It doesn't fit so well in a semi-elliptic car as the rear half of the spring
gets in the way.
   >
   > In either car, you can fit a short 5" resonator in front of the axle
housing, with the muffler behind the housing.
   >
   > avagoodday
   > Colin
   > www.SpriteParts.com.au
   >
   > ----- Original Message -----
   > From: Ian
   > To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
   > Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:34 AM
   > Subject: [spridgets-aus] Pipes
   >
   >
   >
   > Hi All,
   > I'm fitting a new exhaust coming off a 1.75" LCB manifold for a mildly tuned
1098 road car. The advice is generally to stay at 1.75" throughout. I have a
choice of silencers and I don't want too much noise but obviously want to get
the best performance. The Mini mob favour the RC40 system which is I believe
1.75" dia. As this doesn't fit a Sprite very well unless you want a tail pipe
that exits at 30 degrees. I wondered whether anyone out there had any ideas or
experience to offer as to the best silencer solution. Also they tend to use two
mufflers the first is cylindrical and not much bigger then 2.5" dia fitted in
line in the straight section then the tail box is a semi squashed affair. I dont
know whether having one or two mufflers does anything much for power or noise
but there isn't much clearence under the floor on the Sprite so single tail
muffler is probably the go.
   >
   > Would be interested in your views / pearls of wisdom.
   >
   > best regards
   > Ian
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Colin, This looks like it might work with a bit of cut and shut action. From
this picture I'm wondering if we could make a new front section with an 'S' bend
in it to joggle over from the LCB, as it looks like the resonator should run in
the centre of the car with the rear box angling back across.  Although as you
say it will get close to the spring on the MkIII and maybe the fuel tank!

Might be helpful to cut and sleeve the entry and exit on the rear box to allow
it to be rotated for extra clearence.

I'll have to get down there and take some measurements!

http://www.minisport.com.au/prod400.htm

Cheers Ian

--- In spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Dodds" <colin@...> wrote:
>
> G'day Ian
>
> The RC40 works fine in a 1/4 elliptically sprung car, but you do need to cut
off and re-position the chrome tail pipe.
>
> It doesn't fit so well in a semi-elliptic car as the rear half of the spring
gets in the way.
>
> In either car, you can fit a short 5" resonator in front of the axle housing,
with the muffler behind the housing.
>
> avagoodday
> Colin
> www.SpriteParts.com.au
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Ian
>   To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:34 AM
>   Subject: [spridgets-aus] Pipes
>
>
>
>   Hi All,
>   I'm fitting a new exhaust coming off a 1.75" LCB manifold for a mildly tuned
1098 road car. The advice is generally to stay at 1.75" throughout. I have a
choice of silencers and I don't want too much noise but obviously want to get
the best performance. The Mini mob favour the RC40 system which is I believe
1.75" dia. As this doesn't fit a Sprite very well unless you want a tail pipe
that exits at 30 degrees. I wondered whether anyone out there had any ideas or
experience to offer as to the best silencer solution. Also they tend to use two
mufflers the first is cylindrical and not much bigger then 2.5" dia fitted in
line in the straight section then the tail box is a semi squashed affair. I dont
know whether having one or two mufflers does anything much for power or noise
but there isn't much clearence under the floor on the Sprite so single tail
muffler is probably the go.
>
>   Would be interested in your views / pearls of wisdom.
>
>   best regards
>   Ian
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

G'day Ian

The RC40 works fine in a 1/4 elliptically sprung car, but you do need to cut off
and re-position the chrome tail pipe.

It doesn't fit so well in a semi-elliptic car as the rear half of the spring
gets in the way.

In either car, you can fit a short 5" resonator in front of the axle housing,
with the muffler behind the housing.

avagoodday
Colin
www.SpriteParts.com.au

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Ian
   To: spridgets-aus@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:34 AM
   Subject: [spridgets-aus] Pipes



   Hi All,
   I'm fitting a new exhaust coming off a 1.75" LCB manifold for a mildly tuned
1098 road car. The advice is generally to stay at 1.75" throughout. I have a
choice of silencers and I don't want too much noise but obviously want to get
the best performance. The Mini mob favour the RC40 system which is I believe
1.75" dia. As this doesn't fit a Sprite very well unless you want a tail pipe
that exits at 30 degrees. I wondered whether anyone out there had any ideas or
experience to offer as to the best silencer solution. Also they tend to use two
mufflers the first is cylindrical and not much bigger then 2.5" dia fitted in
line in the straight section then the tail box is a semi squashed affair. I dont
know whether having one or two mufflers does anything much for power or noise
but there isn't much clearence under the floor on the Sprite so single tail
muffler is probably the go.

   Would be interested in your views / pearls of wisdom.

   best regards
   Ian





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Hi All,
I'm fitting a new exhaust coming off a 1.75" LCB manifold for a mildly tuned
1098 road car.  The advice is generally to stay at 1.75" throughout.  I have a
choice of silencers and I don't want too much noise but obviously want to get
the best performance.  The Mini mob favour the RC40 system which is I believe
1.75" dia.  As this doesn't fit a Sprite very well unless you want a tail pipe
that exits at 30 degrees.  I wondered whether anyone out there had any ideas or
experience to offer as to the best silencer solution. Also they tend to use two
mufflers the first is cylindrical and not much bigger then 2.5" dia fitted in
line in the straight section then the tail box is a semi squashed affair.  I
dont know whether having one or two mufflers does anything much for power or
noise but there isn't much clearence under the floor on the Sprite so single
tail muffler is probably the go.

Would be interested in your views / pearls of wisdom.

best regards
Ian

A reminder that the biggest Sprite Challenge "Down Under" is being held next
Easter 2010 at Goulburn, just a couple hours south of Sydney NSW.

Registration is now open and a great weekend has been planned for all that
adventure to the Sprite Challenge 2010.

All interests are being catered, from Concourse display, Autokhana in the
streets of Crookwell, Super-Sprints, organised bus tours for the non-competitor,
and observation Social Drives.

But don't forget that the evenings have been carefully planned so ensure the fun
never stops, with themed "Wild West" dinner/dance night , Games evenings
(including Iron Man Award, Spark Plug Changing Competition, Trivia, Tappet Cover
Racing) and a formal Presentation dinner.

We especially welcome all overseas challengers, hasn't there not been a time to
visit us down under?

Further details can be found at the Sprite Challenge web site:
http://www.spritechallenge.com