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- Sat May 04, 2024 10:41 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2475
Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
I think on my car the whole driver's door was replaced at some point, together with the handle and lock. So I have two keys as well. Easy to tell the difference though as the door key has an oblong head and the ignition/boot a rounded head. But good the pickup problem is solved. A nice, easy fix too...
- Thu May 02, 2024 1:47 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1438
Re: Electric Fuel Pump SU v Hardi
A long time ago, I had an SU pump that was failing. Giving it a clout got it going again but it kept failing with increasing frequency. In the end, I had to stop every two or three miles to give the pump a whack! PITA on a busy A-road! Eventually, I tried cleaning the points but they were too far go...
- Thu May 02, 2024 1:36 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: 1965 Four Door - sympathetic resto
- Replies: 46
- Views: 50249
Re: 1965 Four Door - sympathetic resto
Very sorry to hear that news, Alan, and I hope your treatment goes well for you and that you will be able to continue the restoration before too long.
- Wed May 01, 2024 11:00 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Rotor arms.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 127
Re: Rotor arms.
Seconded. I had at least three rotor arms fail whilst on the road in the past but, after fitting one from the good doctor (and using his points set), I have had a trouble-free ignition system for many, many years now.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 5:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering rack
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8445
Re: Steering rack
Well, the manual says to "pump approximately 1/2 pint (0.28l) of hypoid oil....into the rack housing through the nipple.." on re-assembly of the steering gear.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 4:57 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: ignition light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 148
Re: ignition light
No. Either something wrong with your new piece of kit, or you have installed it wrongly in some way.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 1:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: electric fuel pump?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 331
Re: electric fuel pump?
Be aware that, once the pump requires a clout to get it working again, the chances are it will fail again before long. At minimum, I would clean the points carefully with some very fine wet and dry paper. But if the points are too badly burnt, replacing them is the better option.
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2585
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
TBH Bill, I've never had the beehive springs fitted in almost 40 years of continuous Minor driving and have never had any associated brake issues, no uneven wear or any strange noises etc.
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:30 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Steering rack
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8445
Re: Steering rack
Just use common sense. The reason not to overfill is because as you steer the car, the bellows contract and expand again and if it is too full, the bellows may split on the contraction. I think you'd have to fill it pretty full of oil for that to happen. As regards grease, the EP90 oil does thicken ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:37 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Best recon engine supplier?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 395
Re: Best recon engine supplier?
Very good! At that price I might get one myself!
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Best recon engine supplier?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 395
Re: Best recon engine supplier?
Ess, if you've got a compression tester........
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:28 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tachometer wiring check
- Replies: 8
- Views: 158
Re: Tachometer wiring check
Yes, I would cut the red wire and fit a new connector. Just don't cut it too short!
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:32 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Best recon engine supplier?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 395
Re: Best recon engine supplier?
That knocking may be a broken crankshaft. If so, it will be a lot cheaper to replace this than get a recon engine. Were it me, I would be dropping the sump to take a look. I had exactly this many years ago and with the new crankshaft the engine has been running sweetly ever since. Or it could be a f...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:14 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Bodywork Repair Recommendation South East
- Replies: 10
- Views: 275
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: 206
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: 996
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: 397
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: 587
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: 499
Re: seat restoration
What about wax polishing them? Rub a little carnaubia wax in and polish off. Or even a wax furniture polish spray?