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- Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:54 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Distributor mechanical advance query
- Replies: 6
- Views: 885
Re: Distributor mechanical advance query
The weights move quite freely with no sign of sticking.
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:32 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Distributor mechanical advance query
- Replies: 6
- Views: 885
Distributor mechanical advance query
Trying to track down the lack of power in my 1952 MM (918 engine) going uphill (down to 15mph), I have been focusing on the distributor as the car starts and runs fine, ticks over beautifully and will run up to 55mph on the flat, but as soon as it hits a hill, the power drains away. I have checked t...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tyre dating
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1093
Re: Tyre dating
Thanks. After many years of sitting in a garage with little use and gathering dust, she is slowly regaining her sparkle (with a lot of elbow grease and grazed knuckles!). I have looked at a range of tyres and will keep with crossplies as she is so original. The Waymaster ones look the most likely ca...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tyre dating
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1093
Re: Tyre dating
Yes, it is unmolested and only been in 2 families from new. My godfather bought it in 1983 and passed it over to me last year as he is 85 and it needed a new driver to take it out for exercise. I am slowly working my way around it to see what is what!
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tyre dating
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1093
Re: Tyre dating
Many thanks. It seems these tyres are at least 30 years old! I think I need to change them!
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tyre dating
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1093
Tyre dating
I am trying to work out the age of the tyres on my 1952 MM. The treads are fine but I have not been able to work out how old they are to see if I should replace them. They are crossplies made by Pneumant in the GDR but the tyre codes do not seem to be the 3 or 4 digits shown on all the guides to dat...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:13 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
- Replies: 6
- Views: 903
Re: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176250020414?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=4ew3X9NvTHm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2BxJulB3QoW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Would something like this work for you, the supplier says they do various so maybe worth messaging Th...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:48 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
- Replies: 6
- Views: 903
Re: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
Thanks. Yes that seems to be the conventional fitting, either drilled into the side of the sill with one bolt or bolted underneath with two bolts. I am after a bracket that raises it, so the belt comes down over the shoulder from a slightly higher point, as in my original photos.
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:05 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
- Replies: 6
- Views: 903
Re: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
That would be helpful. thanks. Out of interest, how much did they charge?
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:01 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
- Replies: 6
- Views: 903
Seatbelt rear mounting bracket for convertible
I want to fit front seatbelts to my 1952 convertible and have all the details about fixing points from the manual (Section R.35). The question I have is where I can obtain a suitable bracket to raise the top mounting so it sits a little higher than just below the bottom of the window sill? I have se...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:51 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Blowing exhaust gasket
- Replies: 2
- Views: 570
Re: Blowing exhaust gasket
Thanks Phil, that is really helpful. The exhaust is a 2 piece stainless system, joined just behind the silencer box. I will loosen it all up and detach the rear pipe and try again with a new gasket. The ESM gasket is expensive at £12.60 + post, but the Morris Register one is much thicker and more su...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:48 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Blowing exhaust gasket
- Replies: 2
- Views: 570
Blowing exhaust gasket
I acquired my 1952 MM in November (918 side valve USHM3 engine) and when driving it home, noticed a 'blatting' sound from the engine under load. When I got home I found the exhaust gasket between the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe flange had disintegrated. I got a new one from ESM and fitted it, ...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lighting
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1092
Re: Lighting
I have converted my 1960 car back to an original looking setup using a similar arrangement to mowogg above, putting a dual white/orange LED bulb in the front sidelights. You will need the larger Lucas 488 bulb holder and rubber boot but can fit the 489 lens and retaining ring so it looks original. A...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:09 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Manifold flange thickness
- Replies: 7
- Views: 44822
Re: Manifold flange thickness
The gaskets should be lightly smeared with grease. If you have the standard manifolds, they should be the same thickness as far as I recall. I had fitted a Metro inlet manifold, and have a stainless LCB exhaust manifold, hence the difference. A straight edge across them should confirm. The inner nut...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: TORCH!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2034
Re: TORCH!!
I found Maglites very heavy, unreliable and outclassed by more modern LED torches. I have had a Lenser for a few years and while not cheap, it gives a very powerful light and is strong and durable.
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:21 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: MM oil filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 744
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:41 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: MM oil filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 744
Re: MM oil filter
Many thanks for the advice. While I have a spin-on filter on my A series engine (and I will now check the bypass valve!), the MM one is the original side valve engine so I want to keep it original with the Purolator filter. Any preference for makes of paper filter? I have always been pleased with th...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 11:39 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: MM oil filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 744
MM oil filter
I need to get a new oil filter for my 1952 USHM3 engine. The current filter body is a Purolator. I have the choice of a paper or felt element, but is there much difference between the two, apart from price?
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:19 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: MM air silencer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 375
Re: MM air silencer
Many thanks! Nice and simple!
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:13 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: MM air silencer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 375
MM air silencer
Having just acquired a 1952 MM with a USHM3 side valve engine, I am on a steep learning curve discovering the differences between it and the A series engines, which I am very familiar with. I understand that the home models 'air silencer' is just there to make it run quieter, with no great filtratio...