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by glokkk
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 ?
by glokkk
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). :oops:
by glokkk
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). :oops:
by glokkk
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).
by glokkk
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...
by glokkk
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
by glokkk
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...
by glokkk
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. :roll: thank you in anticipation,
Peter
by glokkk
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.
by glokkk
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 ! :D
by glokkk
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 :wink:
by glokkk
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. :o
by glokkk
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
by glokkk
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...
by glokkk
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. :o
by glokkk
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...
by glokkk
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...
by glokkk
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, :roll:
by glokkk
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 :D
by glokkk
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? :roll: