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- Mon Jun 29, 2015 2:20 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine Removal Advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1258
Re: Engine Removal Advice
my engine seized and completely stopped dead when I was travelling downhill at about 40mph engine completely cut out and the car felt like it locked up and jerked a bit luckily I managed to get it off the road before it completely grinded to a halt. before it stopped it was also squeaking and it was...
- Tue Jun 23, 2015 7:50 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine Removal Advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1258
Engine Removal Advice
Hi there! I am looking for any advice which you experts on here can give me regarding my engine it is a 1098cc standard no mods apart from alternator. I have never taken any engine out of any car before so I would really appreciate some advice. the reason for the drastic decision of taking the whole...
- Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need New Exhaust
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4072
Re: Need New Exhaust
Thank you for all your comments its much appreciated. after all that I think im better off sticking with just a direct replacement. this is because although I intend on keeping my car for a considerable length of time I don't intend on doing too many modifications. originality is best in my mind and...
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need New Exhaust
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4072
Re: Need New Exhaust
So is a bigger bore a good idea or not necessary?
- Mon Mar 16, 2015 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need New Exhaust
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4072
Need New Exhaust
hello there! I was wondering if anyone had any advice on which exhausts to buy my 1960 Morris 2 door saloon. the car has the original exhaust fitted. I have been looking at the larger bore exhausts available and I am wondering if they would be a nice addition. my problem is I haven't done anything t...
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:37 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: car not running as it should
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3850
Re: car not running as it should
Thanks for your comments guys turns out someone had fitted the wrong coil so I swapped a coil from a mates old mini and she is running brilliantly. Cheers Tezm8.
- Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:03 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: car not running as it should
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3850
car not running as it should
hi guys, my 1960 Morris Minor with a 1098cc A series engine has not been running properly for the last week or so. i have not much experience yet with working on the car and don't have massive amounts of knowledge on Minor engines so was wondering if someone could give me a few tips on getting to th...
- Sat Jul 19, 2014 11:36 am
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Tyre pressures
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5034
Re: Tyre pressures
thank you!
- Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:49 am
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Tyre pressures
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5034
Tyre pressures
Hi everyone. I was wondering what's the best tyre pressure for my 1960 2 door saloon it currently has radial tyres on which say 145 on them if anyone knows it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
- Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: can't get in my car
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3346
Re: can't get in my car
Thanks for your replys I did finally get in by opening the drivers door slightly and sticking a broom Handel down to slowly wind the window down then I squeezed down the side of the car and then got in through the window to unlock the passenger door of my 1960 saloon. I think next time I will think ...
- Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: can't get in my car
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3346
can't get in my car
I have done something incredibly stupid today. I was putting my Morris in my garage which is quite small and wouldn't fit a modern car. to fit it in I always get as close to the wall on the drivers side as possible and then get out the passenger door. this isn't convenient but its better than leavin...
- Mon Mar 31, 2014 2:32 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: rocker cover
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3322
Re: rocker cover
thanks for the advice guys really appreciate it could some one please direct me to smewhere where i can buy a good quality one from? i would rather keep away from ebay if its possible thank you!
- Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: rocker cover
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3322
Re: rocker cover
[frame][/frame]
- Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: rocker cover
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3322
rocker cover
I was wondering if I could just change my current rocker cover which is silver with groves on the top and in my opinion not as nice as the original BMC green ones could I just buy a BMC green one and fit it straight to my engine? my car is a 1960 but the engine is OHV 1098cc. thank you in advance fo...
- Sat Mar 15, 2014 6:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: suspension (should i be worried)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 860
Re: suspension (should i be worried)
left rear suspension
- Sat Mar 15, 2014 6:39 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: suspension (should i be worried)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 860
suspension (should i be worried)
I have noticed for sometime now that the left rear leaf spring on my Morris is rusted should I be worried? how can I prevent further corrosion and how can I do it on a budget I obviously will replace the entire unit if needed but I don't think its that bad could someone please advise me on this subj...
- Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:44 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Believed Fuel Pump Problem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 908
Believed Fuel Pump Problem
Hi guys, Was wondering if anyone new what the problem with my 1960 morris is I believe that it is a problem with the fuel pump as the previous owned said he thought there was an intermittent fault with the fuel pump as it clicks loudly and the other day I took it out for a run and it went fine start...
- Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1960s Steering wheel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2103
Re: 1960s Steering wheel
I would like to know more about your steering wheel rodgerowen I have sent u a pm
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1960s Steering wheel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2103
Re: 1960s Steering wheel
Do u know how much the restoration would roughly cost?
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1960s Steering wheel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2103
1960s Steering wheel
Does anyone know where I can buy an original 3 spoke steering wheel as the one I have fitted to my 1960 morris minor is cracked around the edge and is a little tatty any advice is greatly welcomed thank you Tez.