Morris Minor Owners Club

Keep at it!

I've owned my '52 MM since 1983 and it's only broken down once.

I must add that I teach Auto. technicians and have been a mechanic for over 35 years.

Marc

The timing chain is 52 years old, replace it!

Timing chains DO wear out (stretch). A worn T chain can cause a cam to crank timing to be "out" by 10 degrees cuased by stretch. It's such a low powered engine, why allow those valves to open and close out of time?

Marc

snow chains show chains snow chains. fixes all in this situation not always... http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q263/jamesbduggan/chains.jpg . I imagine, if the weak link broke, in one of the snow chains it would cause a considerable amount ($$$) of damage to the fender (wing) of that car!

As it says, I'm after a new set of teeth for one of the engines. Has anyone got one or even a very good flywheel? I'm in Cardiff, if that helps. Cheers Rob Rob, When I rebuilt the engine in my MM I replaced the ring gear with new . I found one on Ebay for very little money. The old ring gear worked...

irmscher wrote:interesting hobby i bought an old bandsaw to restore maybe you could give me a year it was made ?? i will look tomorrow for the make

I would be happy to try.

Restore/rebuild antique woodworking machines. Current projects are 1907 JM Marston 24 inch bandsaw made in Boston Massachusetts. This saw is RHD just like the MM. Also a 1890s Francis Reed sensitive drill press made in Worcester Massachusetts. One of the last pieces needed was a lower blade guide fo...

WOW! Get well soon.

RobThomas wrote:Does anyone know where the MM gearbox design emerged from? MG, Morris, Hotchkiss, etc?

BTW: The transmission in the MG TF is very much like the MMs.

I was wondering if the MM gearbox components are metric or whit. I've a remote gearstick conversion from a Series 2 M8 but was idly wondering how I might need to make up some longer hold-down studs for it but they might be metric/whit mixed like the Hotchkiss-derived M8 engine. My left hand doesn't...

I imagine this has been said before but I could not find it in a search: When removing the W/wiper assembly for repair, when re-installing the assembly, the driver's side (RHD) gear is installed BELOW the cable. The passengers side gear ABOVE the cable. This is ONLY for "clapping hands" wi...

Like the title says, I've just had a look at the box out of HFH 200 and the flange that is bolted to the output shaft is loose. I looked at another box in the garage and it is the same. Is it a known issue? I'm aware of the advice regards speedo slippage in the factory manual but wondered what has ...

mike.perry wrote:Thanks for such a detailed reply. When you have tweaked it I will transfer it to Technical Info if that is OK with you

Mike,

I would like to add to it. I will be away this weekend so will start back next week.

Thanks,

Marc

The process I used to install the W/screen and new rubber: The old rubber was cut out (easily) with a carpet knife against the outside surface of the glass. The windscreen was removed from inside the car. The body surfaces were cleaned of the old sealant and rubber and cleaned thoroughly. Important ...

Did you fit your windscreen? Do tell us how you got on Mike, I (actually WE) did fit the front windscreen. It was a TOUGH job done in 90 degree heat! The rubber is tight and seals water but the center chrome leaks. I will remove it and add some sealant. Before fitting the W/S I made a piece to take...

My 1952 MM has an ammeter and temperature gauge mounted under the center of the dashboard. I always thought they were original. Not so?

I recently purchased some oil caps (3) for the Morris sidevalve engines. One is an original type MM made of aluminum and two are "bakelight". The aluminum cap does not have the riveted plate with whatever is written on it (I have no idea). Would someone supply a clear picture of the top of...

I think this forum is fanfreekintastic! If the powers-that-be lock this post I will apologize now. BTW: I am amazed at the restraint shown by the moderators. You Brits are nice! Sorry, I don't know why you posted this :-? Pete Pete, 'didn't think you would. My point: I have been on a number of foru...

I think this forum is fanfreekintastic! If the powers-that-be lock this post I will apologize now.

BTW: I am amazed at the restraint shown by the moderators. You Brits are nice!

marcusthemoose wrote:VERY long story on the username- if i told you all where it comes from it would bore you to death, and you probably would get lost.

I'm on vacation (holiday) for the next 7 weeks so I have the time.

marcusthemoose wrote:
now i feel like a right nerd.

Marcus,

Just out of curiosity I Googled "Moose in England" and I found a statement (never take googled info as fact) that there are NO wild moose in England.

I own a 1952 MM (splitscreen). Just trying to keep the thread on track.