Morris Minor Owners Club

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...

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...

What about wax polishing them? Rub a little carnaubia wax in and polish off. Or even a wax furniture polish spray?

ManyMinors wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:23 pm "better braking performance" than what exactly??
For myself I have never heard of them.

Better braking performance than non-Saftek shoes, presumably

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...

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.

Put them in the 'For Sale' section on here and see what happens........

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.

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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!

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.............