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- Sat May 11, 2024 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: DVLA call for evidence
- Replies: 5
- Views: 355
Re: DVLA call for evidence
Whilst healthy suspicion is always advisable, I think that a review could be beneficial. At present, if you changed you side valve engine for a V8, you would keep your registration number (subject to some conditions), but if converted your Minor to electric power, then the registration number would ...
- Fri May 10, 2024 10:22 am
- Forum: Problems with the Messageboard
- Topic: Messageboard still very slow - 5 second loading times.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 247
Re: Messageboard still very slow - 5 second loading times.
The main site and forum servers are operated by different companies, so no, they have not swapped over :-? Everything is still pointing to an intermittent network problem; but we will continue to seek a solution. Sorry for any temporary inconvenience, it just takes time, and that is in short supply.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:13 pm
- Forum: Problems with the Messageboard
- Topic: S L O W
- Replies: 14
- Views: 410
Re: S L O W
This appears to be a network issue with the IONOS host. You will have seen the announcement that they are migrating us to a new platform, and I think that the amount of traffic that move is generating, coupled with some configuration changes to their routers, is causing the slowness problem. I am in...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 5:56 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: looking for fitting instructiosn seat bealts "secureon"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 244
Re: looking for fitting instructiosn seat bealts "secureon"
What year and model is your car? The fittings vary slightly.
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:13 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear brake shoes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 501
Re: Rear brake shoes
Moving to "Mechanical" as it's not really "Bodywork"
Assembly looks good to me, glad to see the beehive springs in place and the return springs on the inside of the shoes
Assembly looks good to me, glad to see the beehive springs in place and the return springs on the inside of the shoes
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:11 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel starvation?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 288
Re: Fuel starvation?
It may sound unlikely, but change the air filter for a new one. Better still, if available, swap it with one that is in another Minor that is working perfectly - see if the fault moves between cars.
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:16 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fuel starvation?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 288
Re: Fuel starvation?
Check that the piston in the carb moves freely - without the damper, if lifted fully and released, it should drop with a nice "clonk". Check oil in damper. Check needle not bent. Check float and valve operating correctly. Is vacuum, advance in dizzy OK? Fuel pump flow test, should deliver ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:10 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Bodywork Repair Recommendation South East
- Replies: 10
- Views: 431
Re: Bodywork Repair Recommendation South East
It depends on how far you are prepared to travel. If you fancy M25, M11 and a little bit of A14 then Ian Allen of Minor Services in Witchford near Ely is very good. Unfortunately he usually has a waiting list and is winding down a bit; but if you are prepared to travel then give him a call. Highly r...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:50 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: calling the police
- Replies: 96
- Views: 42514
Re: calling the police
I'm also not disagreeing with above sentiments, but more people are killed by cars every year than by Escooters. Should all cars be banned too?
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Server Maintenancecv
- Replies: 5
- Views: 790
Server Maintenancecv
At some point in 2024 between 20th April and 31st May, our service provider will be migrating the server hosting this Messageboard to a new platform. This will mean that the Board will be down for up to one hour. If we get sufficient notice of when the migration will start, then I will post an updat...
Re: Wipers
The two speed motor has a normal speed that is slightly slower than the standard motor and a high speed that is considerably faster. It's basically a motor from the later classic mini. I used it for many years as I commuted on dual carriageways. It is worthwhile if you use the car for daily transpor...
Re: Hoses
Unless you have got an upgraded heater, in which case they may be 5/8. Easy to recognise as typically have reducers to take them back to half inch to connect to the tap and metal return pipe.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What Might Have Been
- Replies: 5
- Views: 874
Re: What Might Have Been
That wasn't published on April 1st was it?
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 11:36 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Diff Oil Amount.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 549
Re: Diff Oil Amount.
I've never seen a book in litres According to the manuals I have, you need 1.5 pints which converts to 0.852 litres. However, filling until it reaches the bottom of the filler hole is what I've always done, and it's worked OK for 46 years with no ill effects
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:50 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake bleed nipples and union screws
- Replies: 9
- Views: 633
Re: Brake bleed nipples and union screws
Have a look at the old ones. You will probably see a similar length of exposed thread which should give you confidence.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:24 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch fork gaiter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 578
Re: Clutch fork gaiter
Could you post a photo in case we can see anything odd.
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:32 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2909
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
I'm curious as to why the starter solenoid is all the way down there, is that a pickup thing? That's the normal position for the solenoid as opposed to the pull switch on the earlier cars. I've never found it prone to water etc when driving. svenedin wrote: ↑ I have always wondered why there was a ...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:35 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2909
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
To test the solenoid, connect a wire to the terminal on the side where the white/red wire goes. With handbrake on. gear in neutral, and everything clear of potentially moving parts, touch the other end of the wire to the non-earthed battery terminal. If the solenoid clicks and the engine turns over,...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Radio for a Minor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1264
Re: Radio for a Minor
With a negative earth, you can fit any modern car radio / sound system. Usual places for mounting the unit are under the dashboard or in a glovebox. Speakers can go on the rear parcel shelf, in the doors or in the scuttle panels. The aerial is often fitted in a wing, but I have found that a roof mou...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:09 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Crank rear oil seal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 511
Re: Crank rear oil seal
I can only echo the above. The kit is not worth it. It sounds like a good idea in theory, but it does not solve the problem. The instructions (at least with one I fitted many years ago) gave very tight tolerances for the flange, and most crankshafts that I have measured do not meet those requirement...