Morris Minor Owners Club

What a nasty job. Not helped by some previous halfwits. The split pin on the ball joint had been broken off at both ends. I got the castle nut off. Not sure what I am going to do the with the plugged up hole. Also had to saw off the copper brake pipe :cry: as someone had rounded off the union, which...

Just had the front offside trunnion come off whilst I was driving (an interesting experience). The thread on the trunnion was bare. However, the one on the kingpin looks fine. I have ordered new trunnions and a kingpin just in case. However, just curious about whether you can install a new lower tru...

Many thanks for the advice. Now fitted

I got the wife to help out, used some KY jelly and a hairdryer (cheers bmcecosse)

Some swearing involved .......just have to hope it doesn't leak when it rains.

I have just replaced the rubber windscreen surround, due to water leaks. I purchased a new rubber surround and fillet strip (later plastic type). Having got the windscreen and rubber back into the car. I tried fitting the strip (something I have done several times before). The strip (supplied with t...

mike.perry wrote:If all else fails READ THE INSRUCTIONS

A lot of parts are now turning up boxed but with no fitting instructions. I presume the Taiwanese translation was becoming too expensive

Just done a round trip from Cornwall to Reading and back. Saw 3 on the way up (Old A30) 1. LCV, black or dark blue, needing restoration, on the back of a flat bed, A30 westbound in Devon 2. Nice green traveller, A30 westbound in Devon 3. Black Saloon on the A30 whilst sat in road works near Henstrid...

Just removed and replaced these windows during my rebuild. There was one clip on the passenger side and none
on the drivers side, they don't seem to make much difference......just waiting for the windows to fall out now

Thanks, should have read that more carefully

Just getting ready to do a full service on the car for the first time, since purchase and rebuild. Just wondered how the filler plug is removed. Is it a 1/2 inch square drive? so the end of a socket bar will fit? or does it need a special tool? Thought I should ask before I make a mess of it. It doe...

0121-558-6191.
Jawel Paints ( West Midlands) Ltd
Units 313-317
Heath Street
Smethwick
West Midlands B66 2QY
http://www.jawel.co.uk/shop/

I have ordered paint from these guys a couple of times. The service is good and the paint quality is better than some that I have ordered from other suppliers.

Problem on the way to being solved. I have ordered a new valve from club spares

bmcecosse wrote:Just go with the open pipe for max heater flow!

No thanks. I have been cooking. Having to drive along with the windows open to stop myself dehydrating
It will be left open most of the time, just nice to have the option to shut it off.

Thanks

At some stage, one of the previous owners has removed the heater valve from the top of the cylinder head and replaced it with a plain pipe. I presume, judging by the cable and button under the dashboard that it should have a cable operated valve. Can anyone tell me if this should be the straight or ...

Agree, smoke grey. It has a weird tendency to look different colours in different lights. In my signature the car looks pale blue (bright and sunny). In dull light it is light grey. When I was painting it (in the garage) it had a greeny tinge to it.

I agree. I've never found the need to lacquer cellulose. Using 1200 grit wet and dry and G3 rubbing paste has always given me a good finish. Don't forget, our cars were never given a mega shiny finish in the factory.

Now fixed Thanks, the switch was missing most of the plastic/insulation inside the heater.

Just picked up the car from it's MOT. A pass, so now drivable after the rebuild, just need some nice weather. According to the mechanic, it would not be too difficult to weld something onto the front chassis arms, either a thick plate with an eye attached or some bar bent into an eye shape and welde...

Answer from the police pinged back pretty quickly. The information supplied is as follows: "When the vehicles are attached solely by a rope or chain, the maximum distance allowed between the vehicles is 4.5 metres. If the distance between the two vehicles exceeds 1.5 metres then the rope or cha...

I have had a look through the Road Traffic act, not an easy read and not that clear. I have just submitted the following question to the "ask the police" website. What are the rules and regulations regarding towing a broken down car, if both cars are taxed, insured and MOT'd? Interesting t...