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by philthehill
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rocker arm identification.
Replies: 10
Views: 192

Re: Rocker arm identification.

As regards the non draining oil filter for the Marina engine the Unipart GFE 150 appears to have a one way non draining rubber flap on its outer ring of holes which is the oil entry side for the oil to flow into and through the oil filter element. The rubber flap helps to keep oil in the oil filter ...
by philthehill
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: recommending engine oil.
Replies: 15
Views: 251

Re: recommending engine oil.

Alternatively you can get a oil filter wrap around magnet For example:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112578146589?itmmeta=01HS8PE7FFBNHX4RKY22PVC288&hash=item1a362e311d:g:~gMAAOSwYkBZyhse&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8NiooYBWrItjeuHXMxPLAr3LZK9iaPZ5asDS1l6vpakBLd0B187C42QbA56vL1wi5p3ElFvbQ%2Bp%2Fs0Ehb...
by philthehill
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Half shaft refit - handedness?
Replies: 6
Views: 116

Re: Half shaft refit - handedness?

If you had the half-shafts heat treated the process would have 'normalised' the molecular make up of the metal and helped removed any rotational stresses that had built up over the years. So it would not be a problem for the hardened half-shaft which ever side it was fitted to.
by philthehill
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1098 Thermostat Housing??
Replies: 3
Views: 99

Re: 1098 Thermostat Housing??

The thermostat housing with temp take off was not a standard item on a 1098cc as all the 1098cc heads had a temp take off facility as standard. The 12A408 thermostat housing is quite rare though they are available new at a price from Australia. There is currently a 12A408 thermostat housing for sale...
by philthehill
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1098 Thermostat Housing??
Replies: 3
Views: 99

Re: 1098 Thermostat Housing??

Duplicate post removed.
by philthehill
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Car transporter size?
Replies: 1
Views: 102

Re: Car transporter size?

I have used a Brian James clubman single axle trailer to move my Morris about for several years and is a good trailer after having put up with home built trailers for many years.
The Brian James clubman trailer has been superseded by a revised model and unfortunately now costs a lot more than I paid.
by philthehill
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rocker arm identification.
Replies: 10
Views: 192

Re: Rocker arm identification.

The oil goes everywhere because the oil filter is mounted upside down. That is the downside of having a Marina/Ital engine. There are oil filters that do not drain when removed - if I can find a part number I will post on here. The Marina/Ital oil filter can be mounted remotely so as to get over the...
by philthehill
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Period rear damper kit.
Replies: 5
Views: 270

Re: Period rear damper kit.

Alan
The open length of the damper from eye centre to eye centre is 330mm.
The closed length of the damper from eye centre to eye centre is 210mm
by philthehill
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Distributor mechanical advance query
Replies: 6
Views: 134

Re: Distributor mechanical advance query

First thing I would do is check the compression.
by philthehill
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Camshaft-oil pump problem
Replies: 2
Views: 70

Re: Camshaft-oil pump problem

There are ways of overcoming the difference in oil pump drive. You do not have to machine the block. Most if not all camshaft now sold have the slot drive. You do not have to buy a pin drive camshaft. You can with most oil pumps change the drive shaft to suit the cam drive. Use a shaft with a Woodru...
by philthehill
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 830

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

There are beehive springs and everything else.
The thread is specifically about beehive springs not everything else.
by philthehill
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 830

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

I do not remember having come across the beehive springs on other cars but that does not mean that they were not fitted to other cars. The most common shoe to backplate retaining clip is the pin through the backplate with a parallel coil spring and slotted spring cap retained by two bulbous projecti...
by philthehill
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
Replies: 21
Views: 538

Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)

Better to have the sludge in the oil filter rather than in the rest of the engine. When I worked in the garage trade we looked after a high annual mileage petrol Hillman Hunter. The engine was filled with diesel engine oil and it was surprising how clean the engine internals were when it was strippe...
by philthehill
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing Marks at the top
Replies: 2
Views: 65

Re: Timing Marks at the top

Get the timing marks lined up and then paint new marks on the timing chain cover and crankshaft pulley rim. There is no need to go overboard on the timing marks.
by philthehill
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
Replies: 21
Views: 538

Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)

If you want the 'A' Series block internals and the sump to be clean use a high detergent diesel engine oil.
The engine and sump will be clean but the engine oil filter will need changing more regularly.
by philthehill
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Garage clearance
Replies: 11
Views: 399

Re: Garage clearance

The diff ratio is stamped on the top of the rear axle diff housing i.e. 9/38 which equates to a 4.222 to 1 diff ratio.
by philthehill
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: The WSM on maximum ignition advance.
Replies: 20
Views: 276

Re: The WSM on maximum ignition advance.

The BMC distributer data above is really academic in that the data is for a 'A' series engine using a fuel (petrol) that is no longer available. All that the chart will tell you :- is the advance both mechanical and vacuum advance working within the parameters of the data - yes or no. You can set th...
by philthehill
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Half shaft refit - handedness?
Replies: 6
Views: 116

Re: Half shaft refit - handedness?

The only indicator I can give you is look for wear on the drive splines. The wear will take place on the rear drive face of the spline. The wear takes place there as most driving is in the forward direction. Look at the splines and if you can see wear on the spline that wear must be to the rear of t...
by philthehill
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Period rear damper kit.
Replies: 5
Views: 270

Re: Period rear damper kit.

It has been a good kit and has been fitted to my speed hill-climb and sprint Minor for quite a while. The suspension has been lowered by 2" (reset springs) but damper upward travel currently equates to the clearance between the top face of the axle bump rubber and body bump plate. On a non lowe...
by philthehill
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 830

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

The reason for the beehive springs is the way round the brake shoe return springs are fitted. If fitted to the inside of the shoe the springs pull the shoe towards the backplate so no beehive spring required. If the springs are fitted to the outside of the shoe the springs pull the shoe away from th...