moomin Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Coo that'd be grand Mr Boonster - which model are they? And can you build me a nice workshop/garage to keep them in please? 😬 edited to add: how can you be cackola at DIY when you can strip and rebuild cars (admittedly there is a British Leyland theme...) poomin www.megabird.co.uk Edited by - moomin on 14 Jan 2004 13:37:49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTD Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 "when you can strip and rebuild cars" - I know Boonie said he took one of them apart - in my experience, it's the putting back together that distinguishes the expert from the Numpty. I am firmly in the Numpty category here! G 4 Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Birtwisle Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Ahhh yes my MG days, back when men were men and engines had SU carbs with float chamber valves that would stick open so you could pump the contents of the fuel tank directly onto the exhaust headers ❗ Moom, is your dads a 1500cc? Birty S713UMY 1.8K Viper Blue and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 It is indeed a 1500. In fact, quite possibly one of the only 1500s blessed by the hand of Peter May - my folks place is just down the road and my dad and he used to get on quite well, so he persuaded him to rebuild the engine for him. I gather he generally sticks to A-series. I have a fantasy-feeling in my water than Boonie is harbouring a couple of RWA 1275s... moomoo www.megabird.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 BRG - early 70s - 71 or 72ish I think - but are exempt - chrome bumper 1275cc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewenm Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Look at that technical spec What does RWA mean 🤔 71560 miles and counting... but knackered alternator ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 If you want A-series engines then you need to speak to Dan Bromilow's girlfriend's Dad - he had 11 at the last count.... HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boonie Hound Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Oh yes they have wheels - perhaps this starts to answer the Numpty at DIY/ mechanics question. My mate is a mechanic and has helped me alot - when looking at my cars he usually sighs and then asks how am I still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Ooooo Boonie my fantasies about you are coming true 😬 Just remember who you gave first dibs on them! RWA is MG geek-speak for Round Wheel Arch - this is (arguably) the most desirable Midget model with the 1275 A-series engine, chrome bumpers, round wheel arches. In about 1975 they introduce the changes for the US market - which cranked the ride height, added the big black bumpers, the Triumph 1500 engine, etc. moomin www.megabird.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owelly Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 *idea*Please mr Boonie, sell me a log book 😬 *wink* savin up to be eccentric. but for now, i'll just be stupid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 there's a number of numpty mobiles on the road here in texas where i am this week that need a lot MORE than just an engine. 🙆🏻 then there's the drivers Steve B Big Black Beast^3 SV VHPD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Birtwisle Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Triumph 1500 engine is/was the work of Satan. I had to put the oil cooler from a 3 litre BMW engine (I think that was from a Chevron B6) in my 1500 to keep any sort of oil pressure at idle. THEN .... there was the problem of surge under breaking, then the was the problem of low oil pressure at the top of the engine which lead to all sorts of hoses taking oil from the main oil gallery to the cam shaft and rocker shaft. Makes the k-series seem like a dream really! Then I kept breaking half shafts after beefing the engine up, then there was the rust ..... Taking the RSJ's out of the front and rear bumpers made the car handle a lot better too. Moving the battery to the boot worked a treat and stiff rear leaf springs made a difference. Ahhhh them were the days .... I miss that car 😬 ❗ S713UMY 1.8K Viper Blue and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 there are days that some engines just need to have a "personal introduction" to high velocity LEAD Steve B Big Black Beast^3 SV VHPD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Chevron B6 and B8 generally have smaller engines than that. MOST used a 2 litre, 8 valve 2002 tii engine, but a few have Twinks. OTOH if it was a few years ago (late 80s etc) I expect that originality wasn't a highly sought after virtue... HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Birtwisle Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 maybe it was from one of the Lola's that Vin Malkie had in then .... and we are talking about 1990 so it could have been one of Mr Bennett's fine cars. S713UMY 1.8K Viper Blue and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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