1972 MG Clutch Repair - Part 1 - Removing The Engine

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Жыл бұрын

You know I am a Triumph guy, but this time we will be working on an MG. Let's see how easy it will be to replace the clutch.
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@nigelbarton8350 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elin, I don’t know if you I’ll see this in time but I have restored several of these so a couple of thing that may help. Because it is a carbon bearing drivers need to remember not to sit in gear for ages in traffic, use neutral where possible. Avoids early wear and overheating of the bearing. To remove the radiator- as you have done it must come out with the shroud. Originally the shroud used fixed nuts or spire nuts, so you only had to get to the bolt heads. These go missing and people just use nuts and bolts. Easiest way to get to transmission bolts is 1. Undo the ones underneath 2. Lift engine on hoist and remove engine mounts 3. Lower engine as far as possible which leaves more room to get to the remaining bolts 4 tilt up and out. Reversing this may help you get the engine back in easier. Happy to answer any questions on these 🙂

@skipgould1780 Жыл бұрын

I knew you'd come through in the clutch! 😊

@johnherleman9732 Жыл бұрын

Elin, that particular Midget appears to have had some front end damage. I had three of them, and a Bugeye. I was very poor when I owned them so I did everything. They come apart easily and logically unless they have been the victim of some poor repairs. Keep heart. You will find them to be little jewels. The “A” series engines can be disassembled with an adjustable end wrench (well, almost). Thanks for taking this one on.

@BruceBoschek Жыл бұрын

With the carbon throw-out bearing it is important not to 'ride the clutch." The Midget, and Sprite are fun cars. I'm sure you'll get it sorted. 😊

@mrblowhard2u Жыл бұрын

I was going to mention the same thing. I own a 'B' model. At stop lights I put the car in netural and use the E-brake and my foot off the clutch pedal. Not hard when you get used to it. Went thru 2 clutches before I read the manual. Been driving it every day for 19 years now.

@barry6274 Жыл бұрын

That was fun to watch...totally different not manybolts holding the engine to the gearbox.

@davidberlanny3308 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elin, Rusty knew something was different and he left you to it in the end .... man's best friend😅😅 I always wanted a midget but it never happened and Triumphs did. Can't sit on the tyres to tune the engine in this one😂😂 Thats a strange clutch thats for sure be interesting to see the new one. Missing release bearing, that reminds me of the first engine I ever rebuilt, it was an old Ford Cortina and I had swapped the crank. Couldnt get the engine to couple eventually I twigged what the problem was and a new bearing was brought!!! Good luck with the rebuild. Have a great weekend!!

@martinhibbert1428 Жыл бұрын

Once it is fixed take it out for a drive and see what you think compared to the Spitfire.

@MikeAarset Жыл бұрын

It's much easier to pull the engine and tranny out as one unit. It will be a pain aligning the output shaft of the tranny with the clutch when you put the engine back in. Looks like they had a aftermarket throw out bearing. The old Carbon style ones are better. But it is hit or miss because some of the aftermarket carbon throw out bearings don't last long. Yes there is suppose to be a bushing in the flywheel for the output shaft. It must have destroyed itself. It would not surprise me if this owner sits in the McDonalds drive through with the clutch engaged hours at time. This car will be back in a year for sure :)

@huwdavies6650 Жыл бұрын

Unusual Reversed finish on those Rothstyle Wheels. Normally it's the inserts that are black.

@johnmoruzzi7236 Жыл бұрын

ROstyle… from Rubery Owen the automotive engineering company that made them….

@achmadosman9807 Жыл бұрын

Think of Triumphs as your comfort zone. MG’s are definitely out of your comfort zone. But you cracked the problem. 😂

@kjeldlarsen912 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Elin

@awalk5177 Жыл бұрын

I have a 1979 midget 1500 and you will probably know by now, they have a TRIUMPH engine, the same as in the Spitfire. These are very simple cars once you know your way about, and at the moment they are very cheap to buy for restoration. At the time, towards the end, Triumph and MG were the same company under company name British Leyland.

@nigelbarton8350 Жыл бұрын

I came her to post similar re same factory in later years. This one is the earlier 1275cc A-series- still very simple to work on once the bonnet is out of the way.

@redfoxclassics Жыл бұрын

Well, the last Midgets did get a Triumph engine so we can give them honorary Triumph status :P Always interesting to see how different marques are put together, does make you appreciate the flip forward fronts on the small chassis Triumphs though!

@edwardkendall3905 Жыл бұрын

Nice work, hopefully the seat for the bushing is ok.

@robertfountain4856 Жыл бұрын

It looks like you are having fun with this one but promise me one thing ... Don't blame MG. It's just the badge! It is more Triumph than MG. But I know that you will do the right thing by it and fix a few things whilst reassembling. Your client will be happy which will ensure many more Rusty Midget Episodes.😎

@johnmoruzzi7236 Жыл бұрын

All the BMC engines (A B and C) have the opposite orientation for the exhaust intake and ancilliaries to the equivalent Triumph engines (4s and 6s)… possibly deliberate by Triumph ? Anyway we all like the fact that the later Midget 1500s all got a Canley engine !

@jimmccrae3599 Жыл бұрын

Elin. I am very interested in this issue. I have the same symptoms (for the second time!) even with a good pilot bearing fitted. I look forward to finding out what more you discover.

@malcolmlane-ley2044 Жыл бұрын

Good news Elin, I'm just on my first MGB GT and honestly It's so basic so for you you'll do it with your eyes shut.

@nigelbarton8350 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just finished the restoration of my 1972 MGB GT and couldn’t agree more- they are as simple as the Midget but easier to work on as more space pretty much everywhere!

@tylerbarrett6652 Жыл бұрын

Time for a mini-split AC from Mr. Cool.... you'll love it.

@RustyBeauties Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but I have to keep the door closed and I hate that. I’d rather deal with the heat

@omphaloskeptic4989 Жыл бұрын

Elin, watching this episode, I am again reminded of my fervent wish that there exists a special place in hell for all those automotive 'engineers' who design auto repair nightmares. This 'circle of hell' would be an endless line of their 'designs' that need repair and they must do the work in the dark with only a crescent wrench, a screwdriver, and a pair of pliers to work with! lol

@RustyBeauties Жыл бұрын

😂

@nigelbarton8350 Жыл бұрын

I kind of get your point- but I dislike even more people that bodge these cars and make them even harder to work on. Eg the Midget came with a mixture of captive and spire nuts for the rad shroud- you just needed to get a socket on the bolt heads. But Mr Bodger replaces these with any old nuts and bolts he can find and makes it a nightmare for the next guy!

@cheftush Жыл бұрын

Ok, well, the good thing is that you found the problem!

@larryp6814 Жыл бұрын

MG ?? Man will do anything when the rent is due!! 🤣

@rogerlevens3622 Жыл бұрын

I had the exact same car with the same clutch release bearing issue. Never hold down the clutch peddle for extended time as the bearing wears

@JohnnieCool Жыл бұрын

Where is your Jeep and how did your frame repair hold up?

@timpsensky5181 Жыл бұрын

A 1966 Sprite was my gateway drug to truimphs. The sprite was, for sure, way harder to work on under the hood.

@davidburman451 Жыл бұрын

Holding clutch depressed eats these things to pieces...other than briefly to engage the gears or change a gear will rapidly wear them out. Sitting at stop lights on the clutch or stop and go cruizing is all it takes.

@colmone5592 Жыл бұрын

A friend had a Midget. His wife was expecting, so he said he needed a bigger car. He bought a Mini!!

@guvnorduff Жыл бұрын

A Yugo next

@remcotissink Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, nice rims.

@TheKristip1 Жыл бұрын

better check the trans input bearing

@andyfearn6609 Жыл бұрын

If you're going to start working on MGs you will need more cans of Stella.

@graemelliott3942 Жыл бұрын

Is it the same engine as a 1500 Spitfire?

@RustyBeauties Жыл бұрын

No, the Midget 1500 is like the Spitfire. This one is 1275

@wglkm1800 8 ай бұрын

"What kind of socket do I need?" Oh buddy I understand exactly that feeling. I've now tapped every bolt on the engine out to metric.

@russnixon6020 Жыл бұрын

You can't reach bolts? Hahaha, Welcome to Austin Sprite . MG Midget.

@rickdaniel8478 Жыл бұрын

Zoom zoom. 😅

@iceman9678 Жыл бұрын

You need a midget to work on a midget. There's got to be a long term solution. It would be nice to see that OEM temp gage working again.

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

There seems to be some anti- midget snobbery going on here? 🤔

@RustyBeauties Жыл бұрын

It is all for entertainment. We are all having fun with each other!