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by myoldjalopy
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Replies: 22
Views: 455

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...
by myoldjalopy
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Replies: 22
Views: 455

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...
by myoldjalopy
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Engine Copper Heater Pipe - Does this look normal?
Replies: 11
Views: 258

Re: Engine Copper Heater Pipe - Does this look normal?

I would definitely be replacing that damaged hose and examining the other hoses very carefully, especially after getting the car running again as the hot water can hasten their deterioration if on the way out. Numerous reports on here in the past poor quality rubber components. As for the jubilee cl...
by myoldjalopy
Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Engine Copper Heater Pipe - Does this look normal?
Replies: 11
Views: 258

Re: Engine Copper Heater Pipe - Does this look normal?

As for the hose, I would be tempted to replace it. Yes, you could cut the end off and re-fit, and you could try and tape something over the split, but it suggests the hose is perishing and likely to break down again. Who knows how old it is? Always worth periodically checking the condition of all ho...
by myoldjalopy
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Current Full Respray Cost
Replies: 22
Views: 5862

Re: Current Full Respray Cost

But no overheads like garage rental, business rates etc. if spraying on someone's driveway! :lol: Seriously though, there is something a bit odd about this thread - both 'Col. Chestbridge' who wanted a re-spray, and 'Key Shawn-Johnson', who claimed he had his car re-sprayed for £700 have disappeared...
by myoldjalopy
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: recommending engine oil.
Replies: 15
Views: 325

Re: recommending engine oil.

Its a good idea.Alternatively, you can buy a magnetic plug: https://www.morrisminorspares.com/engin ... er-p830179
BTW - I use classic car oil from Halfords.............
by myoldjalopy
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel smell
Replies: 44
Views: 8756

Re: Fuel smell

The problem is discovering exactly where the leak is - and it may be very small. It is not unusual for Minors to have a bit of a petrol smell, especially after filling up - which suggests either the fuel sender gasket or the filler hose (hose itself, or tightness of the hose clips) I have had proble...
by myoldjalopy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Maintaining DIY Service Records
Replies: 7
Views: 292

Re: Maintaining DIY Service Records

I'm much more relaxed about it. I keep a mental note in my head and roughly follow the schedule, but this is quite flexible and I don't work to specific dates, so its a bit rough and ready....nothing gets left too long though 8)
by myoldjalopy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tyre pressures
Replies: 11
Views: 320

Re: tyre pressures

I find 30psi all round is good. Anyone run on more than that?
by myoldjalopy
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 960

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

Astounded? Its only two pages. Using the choke is a much more simple operation to fitting beehive springs and that thread ended up at nine pages! I suspect it would have been even longer had it not eventually been locked :lol:
by myoldjalopy
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new Series 2
Replies: 5
Views: 192

Re: My new Series 2

I doubt that piece of rusty metal is original. As for 'old man mods', it does seem Dr. Frankenstein has been tinkering with it, but not enough to prevent you from rectifying things. Nice seats as well 8)
by myoldjalopy
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lucas 9H Horn Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 157

Re: Lucas 9H Horn Repair

I once rigged a Morris Minor horn to the doorbell push. Didn't half make you jump when someone came to the door! :lol:
by myoldjalopy
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 960

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

Oh, I forgot to mention above another brake issue which was seized brake cylinders all round - but, again, nothing to do with beehive springs.....
by myoldjalopy
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 960

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

Are they really necessary? I've never had them fitted in over 40 years of Minor driving and never had any brake problems other than a master cylinder failing - which, of course, is nothing to do with the beehive springs.
by myoldjalopy
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Diff Plug Tool
Replies: 6
Views: 344

Re: Diff Plug Tool

I found the red ESM tool to be useless as it didn't fit properly and the bend is too far back to get good leverage. I now use a socket wrench without issue.
by myoldjalopy
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 17
Views: 369

Re: Electronic ignition

Quite so. And there are previous threads on here by people who decided to 'fix it', even though it was not broken - and were then beset by problems!
by myoldjalopy
Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Metal trim help
Replies: 16
Views: 397

Re: Metal trim help

The price of most things seem to have skyrocketed! :-(
One option might be to post in the 'wants' section here - you never know if a good second-hand one is available. I have both bought and sold good quality second-hand chrome stuff on here before....
by myoldjalopy
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 17
Views: 369

Re: Electronic ignition

Thanks Stephen for your guidance, it has certainly got me thinking though. The car runs good anyway,I was just considering future proofing it.I am about to give it a full service etc so it should be ok for a while. Thanks again. The car is 56 years old and still 'runs good'. So it was 'future proof...
by myoldjalopy
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:36 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Metal trim help
Replies: 16
Views: 397

Re: Metal trim help

Maybe its chrome-plated brass and you've got down to the brass?
by myoldjalopy
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 356

Re: Clutch cable

But from 'classic car's post it sounds more like the pedal suddenly went to the floor - i.e. something in the linkage broke.