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- Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:51 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2960
Re: Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
Anyone; please ?
- Thu May 21, 2026 11:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2960
Re: Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
Ohh gosh, l am really losing it ! The dual exhaust manifold is from a Metro, not Allegro. So to set the record straight,
(a) 1275 MG Midget engine,
(b) Alloy water heated 1.5" inlet manifold (water outlets will be blocked off)
(c) Metro exhaust manifold, cast iron (dual outlets).
(a) 1275 MG Midget engine,
(b) Alloy water heated 1.5" inlet manifold (water outlets will be blocked off)
(c) Metro exhaust manifold, cast iron (dual outlets).
- Thu May 21, 2026 10:05 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2960
Re: Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
Ohh gosh, l am really losing it ! The dual exhaust manifold is from a Metro, not Allegro. So to set the record straight,
(a) 1275 MG Midget engine,
(b) Alloy water heated 1.5" inlet manifold (water outlets will be blocked off)
(c) Metro exhaust manifold, cast iron (dual outlets).
(a) 1275 MG Midget engine,
(b) Alloy water heated 1.5" inlet manifold (water outlets will be blocked off)
(c) Metro exhaust manifold, cast iron (dual outlets).
- Thu May 21, 2026 9:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2960
Re: Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
Oops. My error, the manifold id NOT 1.25", it is 1.5" ( l am getting old, apologies).
- Thu May 21, 2026 4:45 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2960
Single HS4 needle for 1275 Midget engine ?
Hello, l have searched the forum topics, but l am not much the wiser for having done so. Can anyone suggest a needle (or two) that l should start with? I am using the alloy water heated 1.25" manifold (disconnected for our warmer climate here in Oz), and the cast iron twin exhaust manifold from...
- Thu Feb 05, 2026 6:12 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Best electronic distributor for 1275 MG Midget
- Replies: 4
- Views: 82411
Re: Best electronic distributor for 1275 MG Midget
Thank you Phil. Most helpful
- Thu Feb 05, 2026 2:57 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Best electronic distributor for 1275 MG Midget
- Replies: 4
- Views: 82411
Re: Best electronic distributor for 1275 MG Midget
Thank you, interesting reply. Apologies for not giving more info initially. My 1275 will end up with mild performance for road use. Single 1.5 SU on alloy inlet manifold, marina exhaust manifold, cam is reported to be RE266 (Russell Engineering), rollmaster duplex timing chain, and head is an 11 bol...
- Thu Feb 05, 2026 12:03 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Best electronic distributor for 1275 MG Midget
- Replies: 4
- Views: 82411
Best electronic distributor for 1275 MG Midget
Hello all from Australia. Can experienced members suggest what electronic distributor l should be looking for please? I have aquired an MG Midget 1275 engine, completely reconditioned, but unassembled.
thank you in anticipation,
Peter
Peter
- Mon Dec 22, 2025 3:06 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Marina stub axle threads
- Replies: 2
- Views: 81979
Re: Marina stub axle threads
Thankyou Phil; appreciate your wisdom, as always.
- Sun Dec 21, 2025 7:05 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Marina stub axle threads
- Replies: 2
- Views: 81979
Marina stub axle threads
Hello all. Can anyone advise me if Marina stub axles are Left Hand Thread & Right Hand Thread according to which side? Or are both sides the same thread type ? And Christmas wishes to all ! 
- Mon Oct 06, 2025 8:57 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing Marina PCD to Minor PCD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2225
Re: Changing Marina PCD to Minor PCD
All sorted Phil, not to worry 
- Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:10 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing Marina PCD to Minor PCD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2225
Re: Changing Marina PCD to Minor PCD
Phil, what size top hat insert would you recommend? I note that there are numerous sizes available on-line. 
- Sat Oct 04, 2025 7:45 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing Marina PCD to Minor PCD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2225
Re: Changing Marina PCD to Minor PCD
Brilliant ! Thank you (so much
- Fri Oct 03, 2025 6:37 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Changing Marina PCD to Minor PCD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2225
Changing Marina PCD to Minor PCD
Hello from Australia. Can anyone advise me how to change the Marina disc brake hubs & studs to Morris Minor studs @ 4" PCD? I have access to a lathe and milling machine and would appreciate any advice on how to go about modifying the hubs. I am assuming some of you learned associates may ha...
- Wed Sep 24, 2025 9:19 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Riley 1.5 Swivel Pins in a Morris Minor 1000
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2652
Re: Riley 1.5 Swivel Pins in a Morris Minor 1000
Thank you, your advice is appreciated. 
- Tue Sep 23, 2025 3:11 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Riley 1.5 Swivel Pins in a Morris Minor 1000
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2652
Riley 1.5 Swivel Pins in a Morris Minor 1000
Hello all. I have just acquired a pair of complete swivel pin assemblies from a Riley 1.5. I noticed that the steering arms are mounted higher in the swivel pin, when compared to the Minor 1000 version. Q. If I were to use these Riley swivel pins in my Minor 1000, would the steering arms location be...
- Mon Sep 15, 2025 10:05 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Used swivel pins
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2466
Re: Used swivel pins
Thank you both for your replies. Phil, your advice was exactly what l was needing, thznk you. And yes l would normally go straight for new, but with freight to Oz from ESM, l almost choked. Well l did choke actually, ha ha, so l thought l would explore the second hand option first. I would like to s...
- Mon Sep 15, 2025 7:56 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Used swivel pins
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2466
Used swivel pins
Hello from Australia. Can anyone advise me what l should be looking for when l check out a set of second hand swivel pins for my Minor 1000? Any pitfalls or common issues to look out for ? Thanks in anticipation, 
- Sun Sep 14, 2025 4:15 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Hub identification disc brakes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4708
Re: Hub identification disc brakes
Many thanks, greatly appreciated 
- Wed Sep 10, 2025 10:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Hub identification disc brakes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4708
Re: Hub identification disc brakes
Phil, can l ask how you went about using the Marina Stub Axle ? Did you bore out the swivel pin, or did you machine the rear portion of the Marina axle to suit the Minor swivel pin? 