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how to questions. #1
Butler74Midget Michael Butler oshawa, Ontario, Canada 1974 MG Midget	Posted: June 26, 2012 03:52PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 295

Hello guys and gals,

i am doing fix it jobs all over my car and have come across some snags on some parts i was wondering if you guys could help me?

1) how do i remove the light unit between the fuel and the oil/water temp guage? i am trying to replace it.
2) how do i removethe steering wheel plastic cover enclosing the signal and head light switches.
3) how do i remove the accelerator pedal hinge from the floor? and put in the new one?

they are the main questions i have for now any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Mike.

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Re: how to questions. #2
churc123 Chris Hurcombe California, USA 1974 MG Midget MkIII "Bridget"	Posted: June 26, 2012 04:46PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 41

Mike.
See the below which I hope helps you out.

1- The unit is held in by a metal retaining clip - it's spring loaded but you should be able to release it from the back (if you can see enough). Once released, the switch will pull forward.

2- The steering column enclosure has three points attaching it - there's two screws which are easy to remove (access from door-side), and one long screw with a bolt holding it. Undo all three and the two halves seperate pretty easy.

3- The accelerator pedal hinge is held on with only two screws into the floor - pretty easy to undo and you're out.

Rgds

Chris

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Re: how to questions. #3
AmishIndy Seth Jones Wheaton, IL, USA 1971 MG Midget MkIII "Guenevire" 2007 Mazda 3 "Porco Rosso"	Posted: June 26, 2012 05:34PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 3,139

#2 i seasiest with the steering column out. Its held in with a few bolts (three or 4) and tehn with teh column out you can more safely remove the column shroud. Only three screws hold it on.

#3 is best ignored. i hate the OEM style gas pedal and you might considerreplacing it with a midget 1500 style pedal that doesnt hinge from the floor. The OEM style is uncomfortably vertical, makes heel toe downshifts very difficult, and is a moisture trap inviting rust to form a hole in the floor. But it is installed/removed as described. Not: if you bought the pedal from VB chances are the new pedal will be drilled wrong so redrill it before installation.

Seth Jones

1971 MG Midget

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Re: how to questions. #4
Butler74Midget Michael Butler oshawa, Ontario, Canada 1974 MG Midget	Posted: June 26, 2012 05:52PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 295

I have removed the three bolts holding the enclosure together and it has come apart but I can not get the 2 pieces out

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/26/2012 05:52PM by Butler74Midget.

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Re: how to questions. #5
AmishIndy Seth Jones Wheaton, IL, USA 1971 MG Midget MkIII "Guenevire" 2007 Mazda 3 "Porco Rosso"	Posted: June 26, 2012 06:09PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 3,139

In reply to # 2104337 by Butler74Midget I have removed the three bolts holding the enclosure together and it has come apart but I can not get the 2 pieces out

Thats why I say its easier with the steering column removed. It reduces the chances of breaking the "enclosure".

Seth Jones

1971 MG Midget

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Re: how to questions. #6
Butler74Midget Michael Butler oshawa, Ontario, Canada 1974 MG Midget	Posted: June 26, 2012 06:13PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 295

The only difficulty with removing the steering wheel is that I can't get a wrench on top of the bolts

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Re: how to questions. #7
ChrisCo Chris Collins Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 1971 MG Midget	Posted: June 26, 2012 06:23PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 261

In reply to # 2104351 by Butler74Midget The only difficulty with removing the steering wheel is that I can't get a wrench on top of the bolts

Steering wheel can stay in place, the column can come out with it attached. The column is held on by bolts under the dash and at the firewall.

PS: if you ever do need to remove the steering wheel , you only need to take off the big nut in the middle. Here's a video explaining how to do it.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/26/2012 06:25PM by ChrisCo.

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Re: how to questions. #8
hoggie Mike Hogan Oklahoma City, USA 1969 MG Midget MkIII	Posted: June 26, 2012 06:28PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 459

In reply to # 2104337 by Butler74Midget I have removed the three bolts holding the enclosure together and it has come apart but I can not get the 2 pieces out

If you have removed or loosened the 3 steering column bolts, I think you should be able to push the column down enough to remove the column covers, but its been a while since I did that myself. The last time I had the column completely out.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/26/2012 06:31PM by hoggie.

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Re: how to questions. #9
Butler74Midget Michael Butler oshawa, Ontario, Canada 1974 MG Midget	Posted: June 26, 2012 06:38PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 295

I have removed the big nut but it is not coming off I am pulling at it and it's not budging at all.

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Re: how to questions. #10
James E Jimmy Campbell Bedford, Va, USA	Posted: June 26, 2012 07:21PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,745

your steering wheel doesn't have to come off to remove the cowl halfs. As was said just take the 3 bolts under the dash loose and you will get enough movement to get them out.

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Re: how to questions. #11
prop46 Prop Black Hole Midget Missouri, USA	Posted: June 27, 2012 12:18AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,582

If you do want to pull the steering wheel, there is a simple way... But it involves you smacking yourself in the nose ....no joke, im serious

Put your arms thur the steering wheel at the top of the steering wheel and put your hands flat on top of the dash...

Then put your knees under the bottom of the steering wheel... Then apply even displaced upward pressure with your legs and pull up with your forarms at the same time and just hold the pressure... Maybe give a little wiggle ... With in a few minutes the wheel will give up and pop loose... Thus SMACKING. You in the face, and 50/50 chance of blooding your nose.

It dosnt hurt bad... Well unless you break your nose, now that will hurt...but it does get the wheel off

You can also spray down around the big center nut the day before with PB breaker... That will lube up any rust inside the splines

Good luck

Prop

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Re: how to questions. #12
Butler74Midget Michael Butler oshawa, Ontario, Canada 1974 MG Midget	Posted: June 27, 2012 12:36AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 295

Thanks Prop ill let you know if i have a bloody nose or not afterwards.

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Re: how to questions. #13
prop46 Prop Black Hole Midget Missouri, USA	Posted: June 27, 2012 12:42AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,582

If you do bloody your nose.. besure to pos a photo

Im sure no one here will laugh...

well okay, those here that have done the deed wont laugh

Prop

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Re: how to questions. #14
ChrisCo Chris Collins Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 1971 MG Midget	Posted: June 27, 2012 08:25AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 261

I left the nut on part way when I took my wheel off, and it stopped my wheel from flying in my face.

You could also wear a goalie mask or a football helmet if you have one spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

-Chris

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Re: how to questions. #15
prop46 Prop Black Hole Midget Missouri, USA	Posted: June 27, 2012 12:18PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,582

In reply to # 2104803 by ChrisCo I left the nut on part way when I took my wheel off, and it stopped my wheel from flying in my face.

You could also wear a goalie mask or a football helmet if you have one spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

-Chris

Wow... After 3 smacks to my face, i never thought of that....what a great tip, i wish i had thought of that...

What are the odds ill remember that the next time....concussions, you got to love em...hahaha

Prop

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Re: how to questions. #16
Butler74Midget Michael Butler oshawa, Ontario, Canada 1974 MG Midget	Posted: June 27, 2012 03:06PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 295

WOW this steering wheel is being a pain in the ass....not the face. it is being so stubborn and just doesnt want to move.

and i have managed to change the light unit in between the feul and oil/water guage.

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Re: how to questions. #17
refisk Rick Fisk Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite 1979 MG Midget 1500 "Party Midget"	Posted: June 27, 2012 03:10PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 2,366

In reply to # 2105119 by Butler74Midget WOW this steering wheel is being a pain in the ass....not the face. it is being so stubborn and just doesnt want to move.

Have you tried the John Twist method? Works great for me.

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Re: how to questions. #18
Butler74Midget Michael Butler oshawa, Ontario, Canada 1974 MG Midget	Posted: June 27, 2012 03:45PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 295

i have not but i will

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Re: how to questions. #19
prop46 Prop Black Hole Midget Missouri, USA	Posted: June 27, 2012 04:44PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,582

Yeah.... The 1st time off in decades can be a real bear....what ever method, yiur going to need some PB blaster and soak down the wheel spines several days in advance

Prop

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