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Howard M. Fitzcharles III

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Expertise

MG from 1956 (USA versions only) up and Engine theory.

Experience in the area

Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.

Organizations

Associate member SAE EAA member

Publications

Import Car magazine

Education/Credentials

ASE Master Auto with L-1 certification up to 2000

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Recent Answers from Howard M. Fitzcharles III

2012-02-03 MG Midget:

Larry, I was not doubting your reading of the number. I needed to see what the engine looked like as I have rebuilt several late model Midget engines and I can at least ID that it is a late Midget engine

2012-02-03 MG Midget:

Hi Larry,    The Vin is about right for a 77 but I can't ID the engine number. Send me a couple of pictures of the engine and I may at least tell you if it looks correct for the car.    Howard

2012-01-29 Fuel Tank:

Hi Robert,    Sometimes when using new rubber strip packing it will be tighter so just put a longer bolt in or you might just put a length of angle iron next to the bolt head and use a floor jack to force

2012-01-28 fuel gauge stays at half full:

Hi Terance,    First test is to turn on the ignition key and have someone watch the fuel gauge. You go back to the right side of the fuel tank and remove the wire (green w/black tracer) (not the black

2012-01-27 1976 MGB Gauges:

Hi Danny,    When you have several failed circuits in an electrical system it is a waste of time to try to diagnose the problem by symptoms. The only way to correct the problem is by testing and you should

 

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