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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - quiet Sunday afternoon

Bit of a quiet day so thought I would try a different approach.

(Not my idea, filched from post on the MASC Facebook page, and in turn a photo from someone with an MGA)




GuyW

No one like my oil drip catch tank? It seems to be working quite well.

The other source of oil escape was from the dipstick. I've sorted that too with a softer rubber washer on the stick, and a spring hooked on it to hold it down and maintain the seal.
GuyW

I like it Guy. I saw the same photo. It’s a good idea, easy to make and has its own built in drain point!

I might have to try it on my Sprite - long story but I think I need to update my thread on the Keith Calver rear seal.
John Payne

Ah, NOW I get it! Being a bit slow....
Bill Bretherton

It wasn't a good photo, Bill.

It was quite tricky to get the size correct as one side of the can extends up behind the bellhousing flange, whilst the other is sort of shaped to fit around the sump. I made some card templates to get the shapes right.It looks a bit low in the photo but it is higher for ground clearance than the near by exhaust pipe!





GuyW

A manufacturing opportunity Guy! You could supply Mo** perhaps 😏
Bill Bretherton

Useful having a source of a small amount of oil when out on the road to lube something.
Peter Allen

Guy,
I like it - but we do need conformation that it was a gallon can and not a 5 litre can.
Nigel Atkins

Do you recycle the reclaimed oil? :)
Les Rose

Well Les, the oil collected won't go back into the engine! The can was actually the one I had been usings for collecting and storing old oil before taking it to the local council recycling depot. But now I've cut the can up I've had to switch to a plastic one.
GuyW

I could not find an emoji for tongue in cheek!
Les Rose

Dont worry Les, I recognised the leg-pull but decided to play with a straight bat! 😂
GuyW

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