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by midget
Sun Apr 09, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Panels.
Replies: 3
Views: 2533

Panels.

Due to down sizing property, have to clear my garage ,so offering my stock of redundant panels. if anyone is interested they are as follows-- 1 good steel bonnet 3 nearside front wings--2 F/G 1 steel 1 offside front wings F/G 1 nearside rear wing F/G 2 offside rear wing steel All the wings will need...
by midget
Tue Oct 18, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine backplate differences?
Replies: 2
Views: 524

Re: Engine backplate differences?

Thanks Geo, problem solved :tu1:
by midget
Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine backplate differences?
Replies: 2
Views: 524

Engine backplate differences?

Just a quick one please?
Is there any difference between backplates fitted to 948 engines with smooth case boxes, and 1098 with ribbed case boxes please?
by midget
Thu Sep 15, 2022 5:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rear wheel cylinders,
Replies: 2
Views: 303

Re: rear wheel cylinders,

Thanks Chipper, I will check part number(s) for difference when able to access supplier,
by midget
Thu Sep 15, 2022 3:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rear wheel cylinders,
Replies: 2
Views: 303

rear wheel cylinders,

Is there any difference in physical size between the rear wheel brake cylinders of early and late minors please?
I am rebuilding a 1960 4 door, and having problems with fitting new later cylinders to the original axle.
As they are all 7" at rear, I thought that they would be identical?
by midget
Sun Feb 20, 2022 3:08 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Brake upgrade,
Replies: 2
Views: 781

Re: Brake upgrade,

Thanks MM
by midget
Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Brake upgrade,
Replies: 2
Views: 781

Brake upgrade,

Just need to check that I haven't forgotten something please.
I am upgrading a 1960 4 door to 8" front setup, and have all the parts from a later model to swap.
Just need to know if the swivel pins are the same to each model please?
by midget
Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil pump cover replacent.
Replies: 2
Views: 426

Oil pump cover replacent.

I am still attempting to cure oil leak from rear seal and it has been suggested to me from a reliable source that the oil pump cover plate should be changed when rebuilding. I have investigated this, and the ridge on this one seems to be suspect, as it is flattened somewhat. Should these plates be c...
by midget
Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rubber crank seals for 1275 A+
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: Rubber crank seals for 1275 A+

Me too Les, that could be the answer to my re occurring problem.
Many thanks Phil.
by midget
Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rubber crank seals for 1275 A+
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Re: Rubber crank seals for 1275 A+

Thanks for confirmation Phil.
In your opinion,which I fully respect, which are superior in this installation please ?
by midget
Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rubber crank seals for 1275 A+
Replies: 5
Views: 864

Rubber crank seals for 1275 A+

Trying to find the rubber seals to cure the leak at rear of sump seal, but the only supplier that I can find are for 1275 Midget application.
Are they suitable for A+ please? I do know that the mains are the same size, but not sure of rear flange?
by midget
Thu Jul 22, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Crank bushes.
Replies: 6
Views: 1509

Re: Crank bushes.

Thanks for reply. The Minor shaft nose fits the Marina Needle roller bearing perfectly. Previous advice has been to swap bushes/ bearings to gearbox type That is why I asked, as confused.
Not sure that there are many who would fit Marina Gearbox to a Minor?
by midget
Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Crank bushes.
Replies: 6
Views: 1509

Crank bushes.

At present fitting a 1275 to a Minor with Minor G/box, and discovered (because I have both input shafts to hand) that the Phosphor bronze bush from the Minor is smaller in outside diameter than the Marina needle roller. This means that changing the N/R to a P/B would result in mismatch with the Mino...
by midget
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 Conversion flywheel wanted.
Replies: 4
Views: 1036

1275 Conversion flywheel wanted.

Have tried the usual suppliers, but they all seem to be out of stock of the above item?
I wonder if anyone has one for sale please? I can modify the backplate myself, and have a Midget 1275 flywheel that I could use, but would need re drilling of the clutch mountings. Any out there?
by midget
Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover flatness
Replies: 4
Views: 783

Re: Timing cover flatness

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124759869625 ... SwUIletp6I

+1--just fitted one, and it works , and I did not use the extra fixings
by midget
Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Manifold plugging.
Replies: 1
Views: 408

Manifold plugging.

Before I fit a Mini alloy inlet manifold to my A+, I need to remove the vacuum pipe take off as I have learnt that is advisable to use the carburettor take off only. I do have some small gallery plugs to hand with correct tap, but what about sealing this into alloy?
Any suggestions please?
by midget
Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:42 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Electric cooling fan.
Replies: 2
Views: 578

Electric cooling fan.

I would like recommendation please for make of above kit for Minor rad. There are a fair few options to choose from so am unsure which one works best on the Minor rad. I have 1275 A+ fitted and not keen on the modified standard fan mod. Accuspark 14 " looks ok, but having suffered with their ig...
by midget
Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox only removal.
Replies: 10
Views: 1206

Re: Gearbox only removal.

Thanks all. Duly noted.
by midget
Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox only removal.
Replies: 10
Views: 1206

Re: Gearbox only removal.

Gearbox was noisy since purchase with sloppy lever so was well aware of needing attention. However, yesterday it stated jumping out of third which then deteriorated to no engagement, carried on, and 2nd did the same thing, although it could be held in manually. Surprisingly, first gear was operating...
by midget
Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox only removal.
Replies: 10
Views: 1206

Re: Gearbox only removal.

Yes, I would not have considered this method if I had not recently finished a full rebuild, with new chassis. (van)
Cross member was new with new fixings-- should be a breeze. It was always planned to replace the 1098 engine and ropy gearbox at a later stage, so this has bought it forward a bit.