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- Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:14 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Bodywork Repair Recommendation South East
- Replies: 8
- Views: 139
Re: Bodywork Repair Recommendation South East
This sort of work is always going to be expensive, Stephen. I had a bare metal respray done about nine years ago, including repairs to the door bottoms and a repair to a front wing. I sourced my own replacement brightwork over the previous year as required (second-hand but good). The re-spray has st...
Re: Cameras
Watch the road ahead, unless you want to be dead!
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:00 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tappet chest cover - confusion
- Replies: 8
- Views: 153
Re: Tappet chest cover - confusion
So as Phil suggests, we can call it what we want then!
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Vacuum Advance.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 575
Re: Vacuum Advance.
How long are these things meant to last anyway? I have never had to replace one but maybe modern replicas are liable to failure? I guess anything from the Dizzy Doc would be good quality though........
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:09 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Diff Oil Amount.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 222
Re: Diff Oil Amount.
Not long ago I noticed a strange whirring noise when setting off from stationary, which then disappeared on driving faster but which also occurred when cornering. It was difficult to pinpoint but seemed to come from the rear. I wondered about the level of the diff oil so topped it up - it didn't tak...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:59 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Spark plugs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 324
Re: Spark plugs
In many cases the gasket moves out of position when the rocker cover is fitted. Gluing the gasket to the rocker cover helps reduce that happening. Greasing the face of the gasket against the head also helps keep the gasket supple and stops the gasket sticking to the head when the rocker cover is re...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:23 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: seat restoration
- Replies: 3
- Views: 259
Re: seat restoration
What about wax polishing them? Rub a little carnaubia wax in and polish off. Or even a wax furniture polish spray?
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Saftek Brake Shoes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 154
Re: Saftek Brake Shoes
Better braking performance than non-Saftek shoes, presumablyManyMinors wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:23 pm "better braking performance" than what exactly??
For myself I have never heard of them.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Manifold Work Tips?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 248
Re: Manifold Work Tips?
Definitely worth checking to see if the leak is in the joint between the pipe and the manifold before resorting to pulling the manifold off. That joint is a favourite for blowing - the standard clamp is not the best design. ESM offer a more robust version: https://www.morrisminorspares.com/engine-c1...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:29 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Manifold Work Tips?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 248
Re: Manifold Work Tips?
You don't need to remove the carb, just release and tie the manifold out the way with the carb, exhaust pipe etc. still attached. The Exhaust pipe joint may be compromised doing this though. If the pipe joint needs to be re-made, jack the pipe into position before fitting the clamp.
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:06 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 7" brakes worth saving?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 124
Re: 7" brakes worth saving?
Put them in the 'For Sale' section on here and see what happens........
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:33 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch not “working
- Replies: 15
- Views: 494
Re: Clutch not “working
As above, almost certainly a stuck clutch from sitting idle. The adjustment isn't going to go out through sitting still all winter. As 'ManyMinors' suggests, getting the engine warmed up may be enough to free it. Or it may need to be shocked apart as already suggested. It will come free in the end.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch fork gaiter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 277
Re: Clutch fork gaiter
Ah, I understand now. Yes, I can see that the gaiter is being pulled out in your picture. Have you been underneath with someone else pressing the pedal down so you can see if anything is catching anywhere? Maybe someone else will be along in a bit with ideas....obviously, it shouldn't pull out norma...
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:37 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch fork gaiter
- Replies: 7
- Views: 277
Re: Clutch fork gaiter
Well, that's odd as all the ones I've seen have a more oblong hole and gaiter. The ESM one (for all OHV models) is oblong: https://www.morrisminorspares.com/gearbox-c76/gearbox-all-o-h-v-models-gearbox-c79/rubber-gaiter-for-clutch-lever-22h1337-p830859 The question then is - what shape hole have you...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:37 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1081
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Just to add, you will need to make sure the float is full of fuel before by-passing the ign. switch as the pump will not work without ignition switch on.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:15 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1081
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Linda, you say "I can get the headlights to come on, the interior light works as does the horn. I can't get indicators to work yet." The lights and horn work whether or not the ignition is on, but the indicators will only work if the ignition is switched on. It does suggest a fault in the ...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:28 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil Pressure Switch (leak)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 358
Re: Oil Pressure Switch (leak)
My old switch didn't have the shoulder like yours, so I was able to use a box spanner to remove and fit the new one - even easier!
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:19 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil Pressure Switch (leak)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 358
Re: Oil Pressure Switch (leak)
See this thread, especially the last four posts. It seems parallel threads with a washer were used at some point: viewtopic.php?p=686898&hilit=oil+pressu ... ch#p686898
In any case, as you have found, its a nice, easy fix - we like them!
In any case, as you have found, its a nice, easy fix - we like them!
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1081
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
The front and rear lights should come on if the switch to the right of the ignition key is switched on, even with ignition off. As to this mysterious knob for stopping the car (engine?), it could be some kind of hidden isolator switch, but you would think the guy who delivered the vehicle would have...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:06 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1081
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Well, for the record, Ray Newell's Original Morris Minor states that "Some later vehicles supplied to to the police and the armed services had an alternator fitted". He goes on to list engine numbers for those that had the alternator. However, I believe these were positive earth alternator...