MG-Cars.net

Welcome to our resource for MG Car Information.

Recommendations

Parts

MG parts spares and accessories are available for MG T Series (TA, MG TB, MG TC, MG TD, MG TF), Magnette, MGA, Twin cam, MGB, MGBGT, MGC, MGC GT, MG Midget, Sprite and other MG models from British car spares company LBCarCo.

MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Maniflow 4-2-1 header 1500 - throttle spring

Hi folks, decided to start fitting my Maniflow header tonight. As I was taking the carbs off I noticed the throttle return spring is anchored on the stock manifold joint (along with the air filter mount). So where do I reconnect this? There's nowhere on the new header for it. I've added a photo. Thanks!


S Watts

Photo is upside down!
S Watts

Can you use a jubilee clip around one of the pipes?

Either attach the spring to the jubilee clip, or use it to attach a bracket.
Dave O'Neill 2

I had a similar problem with my 1275 one - similar solution to Dave's suggestion, had a spare exhaust 'p' clip (I think from Maniflow with the exhaust system) which went around one of the pipes and added a small 90deg bracket drilled to take the return spring.

Can take a pic if required.

R.
richard boobier

Jubilee clip and a longer spring worked fine on a Herald I once worked on. Same engine (1500 conversion) same exhaust(ish. Was the Spitfire one of course).
Roadwarrior

That'll work! Thanks, I was thinking I'd have to weld the bracket on.
Richard photo would be good if you get a chance.
S Watts

Pic of my bracket arrangement (1275) with return spring to HIF6.

HTH.

R.


richard boobier

Great! Thanks very much Richard
S Watts

This thread was discussed on 09/04/2015

MG Midget and Sprite Technical index

This thread is from the archive. The Live MG Midget and Sprite Technical BBS is active now.