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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Sum Pans

Quick question: are 1098 and 1275 sump pans interchangble?
Graeme Williams

Can now answer my own question: they are different!

So part 2: I have a Marina sump fitted by a po. These sumps have a secondary plate welded in position on the underside of the pamp in the rear half. It's intention is to support the Marina gearbox.

I have oil running out between this plate and the sump suggesting that there is a crack somewhere. I don't know how easy it would be to get this plate off to effect a repair, but in the event of failure, does anyone have a 1275 sump they would be willing to sell?
Graeme Williams

They are getting like hen's teeth Graeme - best bet would be to weld it up.
David Smith

You need to grind through the spot welds holding the plate onto the sump.
Chris at Octarine Services

I believe that the 1098 sump from a 10 CC engine 'may' fit a 1275 engine. The 10 CG sump definitely won't.
Dave O'Neill 2

Saturday was shortening a propshaft for someone converting to T9.
Monday an engine in and out fixing oil leaks.
Now standing by with welder ready to fix Graeme's sump.
Kent Masc members keep me busy.
Alan
Alan Anstead

So what did you do on Sunday, Alan?
Graeme Williams

Sunday was monthly meet.
Today another new member so 'office time' and then dealing with queries.
Wonder who that was?
Also planning a future Swiss Alpine Tour.
Alan

Alan Anstead

sorry Alan..
David Smith

Alan what the heck was that.... haha

A cul-de-sac round about then next to it a sucide leap over a cliff

You brits, I don't know ... haha

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This thread was discussed between 31/01/2018 and 01/02/2018

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