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by myoldjalopy
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: recommending engine oil.
Replies: 15
Views: 249

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: 37
Views: 8085

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: 6
Views: 180

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: 227

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: 826

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: 157

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: 134

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: 826

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: 826

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: 209

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: 339

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: 379

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: 339

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: 379

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: 330

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.
by myoldjalopy
Sun Mar 10, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Trafficators and brackets for 4 door
Replies: 2
Views: 167

Re: Trafficators and brackets for 4 door

Yes, the trafficators are the same but the brackets are different between the 2-door and 4-door.
by myoldjalopy
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat housing
Replies: 16
Views: 452

Re: Thermostat housing

Hmmm, yes, previous owners often have a lot to answer for! As we all know :-(
by myoldjalopy
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spotlights
Replies: 23
Views: 473

Re: Spotlights

A little tongue in cheek, perhaps. Believe me, Bill, I am not advocating such an approach to night driving, of course not. But once was out of necessity as the battery was no longer being charged. And it was in deep rural, no towns, no villages, just the occasional farm house and I knew the lanes li...
by myoldjalopy
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spotlights
Replies: 23
Views: 473

Re: Spotlights

I can't see how brighter lights would help with most of those things. I have driven several miles down country lanes at night with no lights at all more than once - the full moon was enough to see by! Eat lots of carrots! :wink:
by myoldjalopy
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox Oil Condition & Filling Questions.
Replies: 6
Views: 196

Re: Gearbox Oil Condition & Filling Questions.

Swirls in the oil are common. Metal grains in the drain plug are also common. Just fill the gearbox until it overflows from the filler plug. Let any excess oil drain away and then re-fit the filler/level plug. Or just measure out the correct amount and check that it is up to the level of the filler...