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When is an MGA "Level"?
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copernicus Nick Kopernik
Western, CT, USA   USA
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1962 MG MGA MkII
What is the best way to make sure an MGA is level for purposes of changing the differential oil? At one time I was able to get the clearance I needed by using car length riser ramps, but no longer. Now I need to use two separate tire ramps and a pair of jacks. So, can I simply take a level measurement off the bottom the sills; is it really that simple?

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bobs77vet bob K.
northern Va, VA, USA   USA
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yes, that's a great way to do it



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2017-03-24 01:35 PM by bobs77vet.

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Blueosprey90 Silver Member Jeff Sienkiewicz
New Milford, CT, USA   USA
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1959 MG MGA
2004 Honda S2000
I just fill it until it overflows and dribbles down on me. eye rolling smiley

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dipstick Kenny Snyder (RIP)
La Center, WA, USA   USA
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1941 Ford N-Series
1958 MG MGA 1500 Coupe "Rosie"
1970 MG MGB GT "Pat's GT"
1971 MG MGB "Gifted To Me"    & more
- Car sitting on flat surface. Garage floors are generally slooped toward the door.
- Tire pressures set as normally run.


Be safe out there.
Kenny

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3066james Gold Member Jim Cheatham
MOSELEY, VA, USA   USA
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1957 MG MGA 1500 Coupe
According to Todd Clarke's book, the finisher strip should be the same height above the floor at all points. If your floor is level, you could use this measurement. This makes the assumption you have finisher strips fitted.

Jim

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Zur Dave H.
Amarillo, TX, USA   USA
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Jim, did all the A's come with finisher strips, or optional, after market?
My car has one on the left, none on right.
I had to buy a pair but will finish one out for right side.


Dave

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3066james Gold Member Jim Cheatham
MOSELEY, VA, USA   USA
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1957 MG MGA 1500 Coupe
Dave,
As far as I can tell, all As came with finisher strips. They are supposed to be painted body color but some people leave them unpainted.

Jim

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mgaex189 Gold Member Giovanni Delicio
Obrigheim, Rheinpfalz, Germany   DEU
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1955 MG MGA 1500 "C2"
1955 MG MGA 1500 "4-seater"
1955 MG MGA 1500 "C1"
1957 MG MGA 1500    & more
Earlier cars didn't have finisher strips !!

Gio

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mgaex189 Gold Member Giovanni Delicio
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1955 MG MGA 1500 "C2"
1955 MG MGA 1500 "4-seater"
1955 MG MGA 1500 "C1"
1957 MG MGA 1500    & more
From Barney's Encyclopedia:


" Very early production MGA had no lower body trim strip, so these five screws securing the fenders on each side were in plain sight."

It's on chapter "Body Sill Replacement - RT-627A".

Gio

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gapl1953 Greg Leitza
Springbrook, WI, USA   USA
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To raise my Midget, which has the stance of a go-kart, off the ground to work underneath it I bought a Kwik-Lift. It works great is adjustable in both length and width, easy to put together or take apart and which makes them also portable. When not in use I park the car on it in the down position which is 6 inches high. they do provide detailed instruction on building wood approach ramps for this purpose. They are well made, easy to use and safe. I am very happy with their use and recommend them. thumbs up

www.kwik-lift.com

Greg


Greg

1961 MG MGA 1600 MkI Coupe
1971 MG Midget

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