Really didn't want to buy a new starter motor if the old one worked. So decide to fine out.
Took it outside and connected it up to my car's battery with two jumper leads and it jumped into life.
That meant it just needed cleaning up and painting.
Follow my project of restoring a 1965 MK II MG Midget classic car. This will be a complete rebuild restoration.
Really didn't want to buy a new starter motor if the old one worked. So decide to fine out.
Took it outside and connected it up to my car's battery with two jumper leads and it jumped into life.
That meant it just needed cleaning up and painting.
There's plenty of debate about whether to sick with the original dynamos or switch to an alternator.
I can see real benefit of switching and at some point I might. But for me right now I just want to get the car start and drive around on a few short trips whilst I iron out all the issues that I sure will come my way.
Changing the car to a negative earth right now just isn't part of the plan.
That means I couldn't throw this in the bin just yet!
With the fuel pump rebuilt and working and the engine in it was time to connect up the fuel system so I could get this MG Midget running again for the first time in decades.
Time to fit the fuel tank. Needed to paint it first. I was very lucky as this tank was brand new and given to me when I bought the car by the prior owner.
That meant it just needed a degrease and a coat of primer, followed by a couple of coats of black chassis paint.
Now ready to fit the fuel tank to the chassis.
There is only really one tricky section that needs careful bending, which is at the cross-member.