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by GustavPumpkin
Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: MMOC Area Forum
Topic: Anyone live in the Carmarthen - Swansea Area?
Replies: 3
Views: 10311

Re: Anyone live in the Carmarthen - Swansea Area?

Hi Sharon,

sorry, I got your name wrong and so sorry, I didn't reply sooner. Should have come back to check, I think the notifications seem to end up in my spam folder. :(

I'm actually in the process of selling my little Moggy, won't make it through the MOT and too much work to do....
by GustavPumpkin
Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front wheel bearings
Replies: 56
Views: 17523

Re: front wheel bearings

All sorted now! Can order the whole lot.

Thank you

:D
by GustavPumpkin
Thu Oct 23, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Which oil seal size do I need for wheel bearings, please
Replies: 3
Views: 999

Re: Which oil seal size do I need for wheel bearings, please

THANK YOU so much!!!!!!
You are a star. thank you.

:D
by GustavPumpkin
Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:17 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Which oil seal size do I need for wheel bearings, please
Replies: 3
Views: 999

Which oil seal size do I need for wheel bearings, please

Hi, am a bit stuck, am about to order SKF part numbers 7205BEP for the Inner, 7303BEP for the outer front wheel bearings from simply bearings, but I need to know which size oil filter to go for, as they seem to have two which might fit. The car is not at the garage. yet, but wanted to get all the pa...
by GustavPumpkin
Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front wheel bearings
Replies: 56
Views: 17523

Re: front wheel bearings

Just been on the phone to simply bearings and it turns out I need to know the size of the oil seal, as there are 2 which would fit.

Help, please. :)

My Morris is from 1968 in case that makes any difference.

thanks so much.
by GustavPumpkin
Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front wheel bearings
Replies: 56
Views: 17523

Re: front wheel bearings

Reference my post the other day ! have actually now received a credit from Bull Motif for wheel bearings - so am quite satisfied :D The supplier l used and was more than happy with - both quality/price and really helpful was Simply Bearings - near Manchester ! ordered on the phone one morning and t...
by GustavPumpkin
Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front wheel bearings
Replies: 56
Views: 17523

Re: front wheel bearings

Yes, you need an inner and outer bearing and a seal per front wheel. I would strongly recommend you go with the SKF brand because they have been tried and tested by people on this forum. Don't just get ones that are the right size because they are not likely to be the 40° face adjusted variety, whi...
by GustavPumpkin
Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front wheel bearings
Replies: 56
Views: 17523

Re: front wheel bearings

I'm about to replace my front bearings, but am a little confused as to the suggestions for SKF 40° face adjusted bearings; The following have been suggested on this thread, and as far as I can see there is no difference except in price - a BIG difference! 7205BEP - Inner 7303BEP - Outer and 7205BEC...
by GustavPumpkin
Sun Oct 19, 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot
Replies: 29
Views: 6708

Re: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot

irmscher wrote:And half the price :D

Hahaha, yes! :lol:
by GustavPumpkin
Sun Oct 19, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot
Replies: 29
Views: 6708

Re: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot

Huge thank you, to all of you! You are all such great support! Will contact my old garage tomorrow and explain why I went somewhere else :-? Feel so bad about it, as I've never had any problems with them so far. Ok they are not specialists, but love the car, "this is a real car!" BUT they ...
by GustavPumpkin
Sun Oct 19, 2014 2:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front wheel bearings
Replies: 56
Views: 17523

Re: front wheel bearings

Yes, you are right.
by GustavPumpkin
Sun Oct 19, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: MMOC Area Forum
Topic: Anyone live in the Carmarthen - Swansea Area?
Replies: 3
Views: 10311

Anyone live in the Carmarthen - Swansea Area?

Hi there, I live in Llandeilo and was wondering if there were there any members living in the Carmarthen/Swansea area? Not long ago I sort of bumped into a lady who owns several Minors (she does Ralley, too) and lives near or just outside Carmarthen. She said all I needed to do is google her name, b...
by GustavPumpkin
Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front wheel bearings
Replies: 56
Views: 17523

Re: front wheel bearings

After speaking to a non to happy man at bull Motif l returned my bearings as faulty and am still awaiting a credit or a refusal to accept them back ! They argue that these premium bearings are the best ! my garage who happened to fit them is willing to argue the fact due to the thickness and qualit...
by GustavPumpkin
Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot
Replies: 29
Views: 6708

Re: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot

panky wrote:But you do have great taste in cars :D
:D
by GustavPumpkin
Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot
Replies: 29
Views: 6708

Re: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot

I find it very very frustrating, that I have to rely on what he tells me, I just wish I knew/ could do more. Suggest you get a copy of the BMC workshop manual, lots of info in there. You won't believe it, but I do have it and a couple of other books, too. I just don't really talk "mechanic&quo...
by GustavPumpkin
Sat Oct 18, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot
Replies: 29
Views: 6708

Re: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot

All I can suggest is to follow the advise given here http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=57382&hilit=front+wheel+bearings&start=15#wrap and give SKF a ring. There's a link to their site on one of BMC's posts. Yes, I think I've read this thread, but will go back and re-read good i...
by GustavPumpkin
Sat Oct 18, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot
Replies: 29
Views: 6708

Re: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot

This morning I had to pump 3 times... I took the front hub caps off, after a spin of about 6miles and the front wheels are warm/hot, but the wheel bearing hub is really hot on both sides. Rather strange that all of a sudden both front wheel bearings need replacing after a kind of dodgy brake refitti...
by GustavPumpkin
Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:41 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Having a go at welding
Replies: 35
Views: 7401

Re: Having a go at welding

could do with somebody showing me how to get started I think this is a good place to start. There are plenty of others on Youtube and the like. Have a poke around. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzBGZaS1apw I also did some classes at night college -- worthwhile. Don Fantastic! Thank you!!!!! :D
by GustavPumpkin
Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot
Replies: 29
Views: 6708

Re: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot

Surprising that a couple of hours labour cost you more than a 'banjo' isn't it :-? Guess what it took him 3 1/2 hrs to change the front brakes and cylinders and do wonders to the old "banjo". However, at the time I believed he had done all 4 brakes, because he said, the car is ready, you ...
by GustavPumpkin
Sat Oct 18, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot
Replies: 29
Views: 6708

Re: New brakes etc, funny burning smell & front wheels get hot

bmcecosse wrote:Did they do anything to the master cylinder? They may have adjusted the pushrod in too far - thus not allowing the master to return to base at the end of the stroke - holding the brakes on.
Would this have an effect on all 4 brakes? It's only the front wheels smelling and getting hot.

Thanks