Moss Motors, Ltd

I've been having a problem with that thing under the hood. You know the thing...it's made of metal - that one.

Anyway, I tried twisting the whatchamacallit till the hoosamadinger lined up with the canutinator, but the whats-zits still won't work!

Any ideas?

Oh by the way, my car is an old green one!

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On their death bed, nobody ever said, "Gee I wish I'd spent more time at work!"

'68 Sprite 1275
'76 Midget 1500

Davey, that's extremely serious and should be looked at immediately by a trained professional. I have a friend in Meridan that's a doctor of Psychiatry that might be able to help you. He specializes in non-functioning hoosamadingers and whats-zits.   

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'73 Midget (V6)
'59 MGA (I6) under construction
'73 Lotus Europa
'52 MG TD kit car body project.
'98 Jag XK8

"There is a fine line between a hobby and mental illness"

davey,

Before you take any advice from Bill Young, I'd suggest you read his signature line one more time, carefully. He may have crossed it...

Advice from me, on the other hand, has been PROVEN to be "unstable". But, at least with me you know what you"re getting!

Oh yeah, that thing under the hood. I'd remove it. I hear they're quite heavy and can positively wreck your mileage. (which may vary)

Yours for sane motoring,

motorme

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Motorbill
From Lola to Land Rover, If it's British and has wheels, it's likely I've bloodied me knuckles thereupon

Davey,

I highly recommend an adapter kit sold by Moss Mozambique that allows you to substitute a 1952-1952 ½ Nasser 5-speed doohickey for the original MG  thingamabob—totally eliminates the thing under the hood that’s giving you such trouble.

Davey, They do say that blue is a nice peacefull colour for the problem as you describe it! Probably holding a plug-lead whilst standing in a galvanised tub of water, as a close friend cranks the engine and utters a few kind reassuring words could help also. Of course we could  supply you with said words if you feel the need! Does anyone out there rember the expression "daft as a brush"?!!    Cheers  - -   steve

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To a man equipped with only a hammer, most problems look like nails

davey,theres only one real answer to all your problems - an MGB of course.Them midgets are a bit boy racer ish if you ask me.specially now your knockin on a bit.

phil

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phil wilkins

davey, back in 1965, a friend of mine had the same problem. I ran into him last year at a car show and it still isn't fixed, but he was still able to drive the car. I wouldn't worry about it.

Thanks for all your help so far! This is certainly an eclectic group!

One more bit of information, I believe that the torque is right because I kept turning the ratchet handle till the tip of the Torx bit broke off ....that means it's right, right?

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On their death bed, nobody ever said, "Gee I wish I'd spent more time at work!"

'68 Sprite 1275
'76 Midget 1500

NO NO NO!

You torque the thing til it breaks, then back off 1/8th turn. You guys just never learn.

Also, don't you accuse me of being electric, pal. I'm steam powered...

Good evening,

Guillermo de motor

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Motorbill
From Lola to Land Rover, If it's British and has wheels, it's likely I've bloodied me knuckles thereupon

Davey-

Some questions:

Does it have gas?

Does it have spark?

Does it have compression?

What kind of noise does it make? 

Do you have a credit card/unlimited funds?

Do you have unlimited time? 

Do you have a Moss Motors Catalogue?

 

Don't worry, if you have all of the above I'm sure it is repairable.

LCJUTILA