Morris Minor Owners Club

I’m not sure if it can be edited. For some long standing reason, apparently not to upset a seller, a reply is not possible, otherwise another post could be added with the required withdrawal message. Personally I think this ‘no reply’ is counterproductive, however that’s the way it is.

Yes these old threads feature many people that we never hear from again. The Morris Minor perhaps just a passing whim.

Paignton has probably changed in the 17 years since the original post ! . ——-and Squiggle disappeared years ago.

Great, thanks to you both for your opinions.

Has anyone bought these from ESM, I want a set but interested to know if they are as sturdy as the original ones. Thanks.

Two things, first, is there a preferred position for the canister, ie timing chain cover or, as mine is, side cover ? Secondly, what are the consequences of using the PCV valve set up, together with the carb connection ?

A thoughtful offer however.

I expect the fitter was handy with the air gun, to snap the bolt. Despite most having a torque wrench available.

After the valve is in the guide, the O ring type of seal is then fitted over the protruding valve stem. The type that fits over the top of the valve guide are apparently better, however I believe they require a guide that has a recess to secure the seal.

Well of course I see the advantage of gauges but despite that I like the simplicity of just a couple of lamps, it’s a Morris Minor after all. For me it’s relaxed motoring, not worrying if I’m running a couple of pounds under pressure. The vehicle I recently sold had me playing that game, although it...

I suppose it was a slightly sarcastic suggestion Phil, re my recent discovery of apparent lubricant lifespan !

I’ve done 1200 miles since a gearbox oil change, that was 5 years ago. Should I change it again ?

Oh well, that’s my theory blown out the water !!

Has anyone got some 14 inch rims marked LP936 ?

It’s beginning to look like metal containers with their lid arrangement don’t lend themselves to the addition of a plastic disc, after the tin is formed.
The plastic containers with a screw on lid, do not restrict the fitting of said disc. So maybe that is the determining factor.

Ah, that’s really handy Phil.

Thanks for that Bill, I’ll do that check.

I have two gearboxes that I rebuilt a few years ago but have forgotten some details. I remember one has the number something 299 ? on the shaft from the bell housing, MG gearbox? The other I feel is a standard 1098 gearbox. How do the ratios of the possible MG box suit the Minor and would it suit th...

Well I replaced the oil today, 1 litre, maybe a spoonful less, it’s difficult to completely empty the container in the position required. It didn’t run from the hole but I’m going to accept it’s enough. Another interesting or should I say disappointing thing about a tin of grease I recently bought, ...

Thanks Bill, I guess it was a rather ridiculous question. I want to top up the oil in the diff but for some reason I can’t remember the oil I used, I wrote the date and mileage of filling but omitted the type, it must have been GL4 but once you start to wonder about these things, that’s it. The simp...