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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

2009-11-22 1977 MG MIDGET:

Hi Morgan, Did you check the connections electrically or just visually? If not put a test light on the connection of the white w/red tracer wire at the solenoid with the key in the "start" position. This

2009-11-22 1970 Midget clutch or gear box problem:

Hi Joel, The clutch kit (3-in-1) is the clutch disk, pressure plate and release bearing so that is ok. The pilot bearing/bushing (terminology thing)is the bearing/bushing in the back of the crankshaft

2009-11-21 1970 Midget clutch or gear box problem:

Hi Joel, You shouldn't replace anything until you find what is wrong. It is obvious that the first motion shaft (that the clutch disk rides on) is spinning with the engine and not stopping when the

2009-11-21 1500 mg midget:

Hi Andy, A pushrod can't jump out of a tappet (lifter) but it can jump out of a rocker arm. Is that what you mean? If so there are several reasons that a pushrod will jump out of a rocker arm. A bent

2009-11-19 starter/solonoid-79 midget:

Hi John, The "click" is most likely the click of the solenoid. But that don't mean that the electrical connection inside was made to the starter motor. So you need to run some tests when it is in it's

 

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