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- Wed May 15, 2024 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fitting beehive springs.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 145
Re: Fitting beehive springs.
I use a short pair of pointed nose pliers inserted into the centre of the bee hive spring.
- Wed May 15, 2024 5:25 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1098 Carb
- Replies: 5
- Views: 106
Re: 1098 Carb
Whatever you want provided a suitable manifold is provided.
- Wed May 15, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Propshaft UJ issues
- Replies: 6
- Views: 132
Re: Propshaft UJ issues
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear- ... 15-p831259
Have you tried using the original longer grease nipples?
Have you tried using the original longer grease nipples?
- Tue May 14, 2024 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O ring valve stem seal fitment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 124
Re: O ring valve stem seal fitment
Well done
- Tue May 14, 2024 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: O ring valve stem seal fitment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 124
Re: O ring valve stem seal fitment
As regards the 'O' ring type seal you might as well leave them off for all the good they do. The 'O' ring goes over the top of the valve stem and slides down into the bottom of the valve stem collet groove. The collets hold the seal to the bottom of the collet groove. The seal that does work is the ...
- Mon May 13, 2024 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1098 oil pressure light pressure.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 176
Re: 1098 oil pressure light pressure.
It is always better to get an early indication of low oil pressure. I have a 20lb/sq in oil pressure switch fitted to my Minor:- ttps://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/Engine/Block/Oil_pumps/HPS1.aspx?100109&ReturnUrl=/search/classic/oil%20pressure%20switch.aspx|Back%20to%20searchh a oil pres...
- Mon May 13, 2024 9:47 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breather issue ???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 211
Re: Breather issue ???
What number/letters are quoted on the carb tag attached to the float chamber?
Once we have the answer to the above question no doubt an answer will be forthcoming.
I suspect that you do not have the correct carb and/or main jet needle.
Once we have the answer to the above question no doubt an answer will be forthcoming.
I suspect that you do not have the correct carb and/or main jet needle.
- Mon May 13, 2024 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1098 oil pressure light pressure.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 176
Re: 1098 oil pressure light pressure.
Specified in BMC workshop manual Part No: AKD530L, Part AA, section AA.4 Oil Pressure - the low oil pressure warning light will glow (light up) when the oil pressure falls below 8lb/sq in.
- Sun May 12, 2024 6:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Layshaft rollers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 76
Re: Layshaft rollers
With the longer layshaft roller bearing there is no requirement to fit the outer circlips.
Do not use any epoxy glue or any other means to retain the roller bearings.
The longer roller bearings without the outer circlips will not cause any problem and is now the norm.
Do not use any epoxy glue or any other means to retain the roller bearings.
The longer roller bearings without the outer circlips will not cause any problem and is now the norm.
- Sun May 12, 2024 6:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 263
Re: Oil
My quote should be taken as a 'tongue in cheek' comment and not taken too seriously. Even after refining it is still several million years old 8) - so could be classed as S/H. :roll: When I worked in the BMC garage one of the mechanics had a Morris traveller, he used to drain Morris Minor gearboxes,...
- Sun May 12, 2024 12:02 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 263
Re: Oil
Considering that the oil is several million years old a few extra millennia is not going to hurt.
Only when contaminates are added to the oil does the need to consider changing the oil occur.
Only when contaminates are added to the oil does the need to consider changing the oil occur.
- Sat May 11, 2024 2:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 263
Re: Oil
No ................
The gearbox oil does not get contaminated with engine crud so in theory it could go on for ever.
The gearbox oil does not get contaminated with engine crud so in theory it could go on for ever.
- Fri May 10, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seatbelt mounting bolt
- Replies: 12
- Views: 380
Re: Seatbelt mounting bolt
Have a look on 'e' bay for Landrover seat belt anchorages as there does seem to be good selection of mounting brackets available.
- Fri May 10, 2024 12:08 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Gearboxes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 118
Re: Gearboxes
Les I have used 948cc, 1098cc and 1275cc gearboxes in my Minor and found very little difference in everyday use between the Minor and MG gearboxes. The only real difference is that as the engines got bigger the gearboxes got stronger. 12G229 is the gearbox fitted to the 1275cc Midget/Sprite. The spe...
- Thu May 09, 2024 4:54 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: Hocky sticks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 174
Hocky sticks
May be of interest:-
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- Wed May 08, 2024 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Seatbelt mounting bolt
- Replies: 12
- Views: 380
Re: Seatbelt mounting bolt
It may look neater but is it better? Are you using a factory installed seat belt body mounting? The seat belt loading on this area of the body can be quite high in the event of a crash and unless you have a factory installed mounting position the mount could fail. Having the special bolt installed i...
- Wed May 08, 2024 6:18 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fitting new drop links - what am I doing wrong?!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 287
Re: Fitting new drop links - what am I doing wrong?!
The male taper of the bottom fastening is not meant to fully enter the female taper of the damper arm.
So long as the spring washer and nut can be attached and the threads of the bottom fastening protrude through the nut and the nut is tight you cannot ask for more.
So long as the spring washer and nut can be attached and the threads of the bottom fastening protrude through the nut and the nut is tight you cannot ask for more.
- Wed May 08, 2024 6:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: DIY valve work
- Replies: 4
- Views: 131
Re: DIY valve work
If you try and do either without the correct tools you have a high chance of ruining the head.
Even if you just intend to fit new valve guides you need to have the seats ground/machined concentric to the valve guide.
IMHO it is better to let the machine shop do the job and take the risk.
Even if you just intend to fit new valve guides you need to have the seats ground/machined concentric to the valve guide.
IMHO it is better to let the machine shop do the job and take the risk.
- Wed May 08, 2024 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Should the front chassis rail be spot welded or seam welded?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 152
Re: Should the front chassis rail be spot welded or seam welded?
Cut the old spot welds out using a spot weld cutter and then puddle weld the new chassis rails to the remaining top part of the chassis leg through the spot weld holes. You end up with welds that are nearly as neat as single spot welds. I used this method when restoring the bulkhead on my Ser 3 Land...
- Tue May 07, 2024 7:57 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Lower Trunnion Removal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 180
Re: Lower Trunnion Removal
It could be either of the threads. The thread is of a flattened top 75% Whitworth form. If when dismantled you find the threads are sharp on the swivel then the swivel needs to be replaced along with the trunnions. Make sure that the seals are new and fit well. The Dorset MMOC produce a removable se...