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This MG Midget Mk III Owners Handbook has been specially written for the owner who wishes to maintain his car in first class condition and to carry out his own servicing and repairs. Covering the MG Midget Mark 3 US Edition (1971). With sections on engine, ignition, cooling systems, transmission, suspension, steering gear, brakes, electrical equipment, bodywork, technical data and wiring diagrams. Part number AKD 7883 (USA). PUB 1952.
The MG Midget is a small two-seater lightweight sports car produced by MG from 1961 to 1979. It revived a name that had been used on earlier models such as the MG M-type, MG D-type, MG J-type and MG T-type.
The engine grew to 1275 cc using the development seen on the Mini-Cooper ‘S’. Enthusiasts were disappointed that this was a detuned version of the 76 bhp (57 kW) at 5800 rpm Cooper ‘S’ engine, giving only 65 hp (48 kW) at 6000 rpm and 72 lb⋅ft (98 N⋅m) at 3000 rpm. A reduced compression ratio of 8.8:1 was used instead of the 9.75:1 employed on the Cooper S engine. The Midget used the 12G940 cylinder head casting that was common to other BMC 1300 cars, whereas the Cooper ‘S’ had a special head with not only larger inlet, but also larger exhaust valves; however, these exhaust valves caused many ‘S’ heads to fail through cracking between the valve seats. The detuned engine was used for reasons of model range placement – with the Cooper ‘S’ spec engine, the Midget could have been faster than the more expensive MGB. The hydraulic system gained a separate master cylinder for the clutch. The hood was now permanently attached to the car, with an improved mechanism with easier operation.
Related publication: MG Midget 1500 Workshop Manual 1975-1979
A Brookland Books publication.
With a total of 64 fully illustrated pages. SB.
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