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- Fri May 31, 2024 7:47 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear leaf springs.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 279
Re: Rear leaf springs.
A non answer!! The shoulder of the pin must pull up hard against the inner face of the spring hanger bracket. If it is not allowed to because of the incorrect hole in the plate the pin will not be secure. If the head of the pin cannot be easily pulled through the plate there is a good chance that th...
- Wed May 29, 2024 5:35 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear leaf springs.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 279
Re: Rear leaf springs.
Having tried several pins through several plates I can confirm that the head of the pin will pass right through the aperture of the plate with no more than hand pressure. If the pins will not do the above then they should be sent back for a refund. This is not the first time the problem of pin to pl...
- Wed May 29, 2024 4:25 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear leaf springs.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 279
Re: Rear leaf springs.
The amount of protrusion does not matter. What does matter is that the shoulder on the other end of the pin has a hard contact against the inner face of the spring mounting bracket. The sides of the large hole in the detachable plate should be parallel right through. The head of the pin should go ri...
- Mon May 27, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Track rod ends
- Replies: 2
- Views: 88
Re: Track rod ends
Are the lower bump stop rubbers in place? Looking at the above photos I get the view that they have not yet been fitted as one of the mounting bolt holes is empty. If they are not then the suspension can fall/lower additionally by several inches. If they are then the height of the suspension needs t...
- Mon May 27, 2024 6:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: HS2 spindle bushes DIY
- Replies: 8
- Views: 185
Re: HS2 spindle bushes DIY
There are no bushes for the spindle ex factory. If you find bushes - the carb has already been overhauled. I have just serviced a HS2 SU carb and fitted a new spindle which was replaced not so much as for the wear but it came as part of the service kit and it would be a shame not to return the carb ...
- Mon May 27, 2024 6:14 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine stand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 112
Re: Engine stand
Thank you
- Mon May 27, 2024 12:12 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine stand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 112
Re: Engine stand
Having the engine stand bolted up as shown in the photo can lead to a distorted and/or cracked backplate because of only the four mounting bolts into and through the rear engine plate. The bell housing spreads the load. I have had the Clarke/Machine Mart equivalent engine stand for many years and ha...
- Mon May 27, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: HS2 spindle bushes DIY
- Replies: 8
- Views: 185
Re: HS2 spindle bushes DIY
You will need the SU bush fitting tool Burlen Pt No: ABF185. The drill required is just a plain jobber drill size dependent upon the bush being fitted. Burlen can supply the correct bush, the correct size drill and the bush fitting tool. They can supply a spindle and bush kit. The main concern is ge...
- Sun May 26, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Shaking in reverse
- Replies: 12
- Views: 387
Re: Shaking in reverse
Les I did originally consider the engine steady cable but whilst the engine steady cable may be broken it should in its broken state have no effect on the ability to reverse the car in a normal manner i.e. without judder. The engine steady cable is there to prevent any forward movement of the power ...
- Sun May 26, 2024 5:34 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Shaking in reverse
- Replies: 12
- Views: 387
Re: Shaking in reverse
Check the condition of the engine steady bar rubbers and body mount metal. The steady bar is located under the battery and connects the body with the engine so steadying the engine. The engine steady bar should just hold the engine in a neutral position so not too tight or too slack Also check the c...
- Fri May 24, 2024 7:59 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 Engine Swap into Minor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 148
Re: 1275 Engine Swap into Minor
There is a booklet originally called 'Marina to Minor' (now re-titled) by Owen Burton and which is available from ESM. It will tell you all you need to know. https://www.morrisminorspares.com/miscellaneous-c82/books-manuals-c83/minor-modification-manual-owen-burton-p831093 IMHO the earlier editions ...
- Thu May 23, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: What and where does this pipe go
- Replies: 7
- Views: 244
Re: What and where does this pipe go
I would second that the thermostat housing mentioned has a top take off for a temp gauge with the capillary tube truncated and the remains bent over to seal the tube. The thermostat housing with top temp gauge take off was not a non BMC after market part as they were readily available from your loca...
- Thu May 23, 2024 12:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Gear box assistance for newbie please
- Replies: 13
- Views: 370
Re: Gear box assistance for newbie please
I would advise against putting anything that is classed as a lubricant i.e. WD40 into the bell housing. It could start to make the clutch slip and the starter Bendix stick. The carbon thrust does not need or react to lubricant in any positive way. If you have a problem you need to remove the gearbox...
- Thu May 23, 2024 8:09 am
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Low light front end
- Replies: 0
- Views: 102
Low light front end
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- Tue May 21, 2024 6:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 installation clutch release
- Replies: 15
- Views: 912
Re: 1275 installation clutch release
You have the 1275cc Midget clutch assy fitted. You also have the correct MG Midget clutch release arm which is used with the hydraulic release system. I am not sure how you have attached the mechanical linkage to the hydraulic lever but it appears to work. A photo of the linkage when assembled/attac...
- Tue May 21, 2024 3:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil pressure too high
- Replies: 4
- Views: 189
Re: Oil pressure too high
I personally would not worry about the oil pressure especially as it is a rebuilt engine.
No harm will come to the engine with the oil pressure specified above.
If you are worried about the oil pressure take a coil off the oil pressure relief valve spring.
No harm will come to the engine with the oil pressure specified above.
If you are worried about the oil pressure take a coil off the oil pressure relief valve spring.
- Tue May 21, 2024 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does the head need to be removed to fit o ring valve oil seals?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 122
Re: Does the head need to be removed to fit o ring valve oil seals?
I you are going to replace like for like - save yourself some time and effort and leave as is. The small 'O' ring seals are next to useless in stopping oil from going down the valve guide. To do the job properly you need to remove the head and fit the later grooved valve guides to the inlet tracts. ...
- Tue May 21, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: 918cc crank pulley
- Replies: 4
- Views: 222
Re: 918cc crank pulley
The 918cc SV engine crankshaft pulley is not the same as the OHV 803cc & 948cc crankshaft pulley.
The 918cc pulley is a solid item not the multi piece as shown in the photos above.
The 918cc pulley is a solid item not the multi piece as shown in the photos above.
- Mon May 20, 2024 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: its a bit of a shock.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 558
Re: its a bit of a shock.
Drill a hole in the bottom of the stay and use a suitable 'R' clip.
- Mon May 20, 2024 6:08 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 installation clutch release
- Replies: 15
- Views: 912
Re: 1275 installation clutch release
Before you order anything I would confirm what gearbox you have in the car. As I suggested above check the number stamped on the first motion shaft and if you post that number on here we can confirm the gearbox fitted. A photo of your clutch cover as fitted would be helpful. The 12G169 release arm i...