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Heya I used this on mine :) spray on leave for a bit and start scrubbing :lol: it hasn't got it 100% cleaned but certainly is close to clean :)[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1408918542_21739 [/frame] Before[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1408918675_21739 [/frame] And after :D...

Declan_Burns wrote:We had a discussion on this in fair detail back in 2013.
https://www.mmoc.org.uk/Messageboard/vi ... 40#p245538

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Declan

Thanks declan. Yes I read your thread a few times. Is a great read

i had this done in 2 stages i had the induction kit fitted 1st going through standard 1098 head it was too much for it the engine was restricted by the small valves .i then had the maniflow exhaust manifold and exhaust system and a reworked 1275 mg metro head fitted . the engine is a recon 1098 its...

just to add something else to the topic , i have got a 1098 with a mg metro 1275 head and hif 44 carb with maniflow exhaust and manifold its got lots of tourgue for overtaking , had it done by a series spares carnt recomend them enough great service . That's good to gear. Is there any modifications...

Oh right ok so at the end of the day a 295 or 940 head would be better off anyway I have the 940 head anyway so I'll stick to working on that :) £700!!!!!!! Who buys that :lol: :lol: :lol: So it sounds that it was the first of the 940 but they improved all the problems when it came to producing the ...

The reason it is recommended to sink the valves into the head is because there is a good possibility that the valves in the 940 head when fitted to a small bore block will make contact with the top of the small bore block. Sinking the valves into the head ensures that the valves and block do not co...

If it's much less than 320 then the exhaust valve will hit the block on high revs. I needed a little extra clearance and achieved it by skimming the valve faces, much easier than sinking the valves. and the later heads have loads of meat on the valves. Compared with the valves on the stage three he...

Just remember it's .320" clearance between exhaust valve face and block - without the head gasket. And make sure you use a 1275 head gasket when you come to fitting. I did look at the chamber volumes when I did mine and the difference between the Minor head and the 12G940 was, I think, 1cc les...

From memory previous posts on the subject have said you need 320 thou clearance on the valves but you might get away with 300. You don't need sintered rockers the old ones can be used but will need aligning with the valve tops by re-arranging the rocker springs and spacers on the rocker shaft. As s...

Heya Monty Yeah I'm sure it would need sinking to make the correct clearance but no one seems to say why it needs doing... many engines seem to work to smaller tolerances so just wondered why it has to be done. the clearance results I got were from the bluetac tests :) Oh right ok that's great thank...

Heya guys So finally found and bought a 12g940 small valve head to go on my traveller. Got a few questions though 1. I've done my clearance checks and all valves without headgasket gives me 265 thou clearance between piston and valve. I just wondered why the valves achually need sinking as that is s...

Interesting thread for me, this, since it's practically identical to my 1970 Trafalgar Blue Traveller Deluxe, and seeing that you're going through the same sort of work I've had to do with mine over the years. :) Oxalic acid is the most effective way to bleach stains out of the wood - available fro...

Welcome. At ages 20 I now own 2 moggies. And having a moggy as my first car at aged 19. They are great first cars and your friends will hate you when you tell them your insurance will be about £800 and don't pay tax ;). If your on Facebook we have the mmoc young members Facebook page ( that's where ...

In my saloon I bought some simple b&q kitchen cupboard magnets and screwed one screw in tight had no problem for 2 years with it so far My traveller on the other hand, the previous owner had fitted this to the glove box. It's really fidley to open due to the original handle being there but it wo...

Common seats are ford ka seats small yet perfectly sized and comfy and folds forward and very easy to fit. Another option are mg midget seats they have head rests fitted and have the old look to them but not sure what kind of prices they go for now Good luck I'd guess mini seats would fit with very ...

Moggy you can get wood bleach which gets it lighter if you have problems Thanks. I tried lemons and they worked well but in two minds at the moment weather to replace the drivers side as well so it doesn't look so odd one side :) she's coming along nicely though. Passenger side is being made at woo...

So last weekend I forgot to post :oops: I made a start on the doors and started stripping the dark one and getting them up to scratch ready for the cuprinol. So when I started stripping the varnish off the door I was greated with very ugly wood :([frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1471599623...

As LouiseM says. They were a special colour for 1969 to June 1970 travellers. From what I can make out in pictures and very few past posts it's trafalgar blue but with more depth to the paint and shine and from pictures it looks gorgious. I was thinking of keeping my current light blue interior and ...

Hey guys So I wondered if anyone has a royale blue traveller. I'm still debating between trafalgar and royale for my traveller but don't think I've ever seen a royale before :( was the paint unpopular for a reason, I love it. There's got to be a reason Also any pictures especially trafalgar and roya...

Time for the latest update :) So, been busy getting on with the wood that I have whilst searching for a passenger side. Been stripping the drivers side wood and loosen the screws ready for the repair section for the rear arch and for the joins I will be rejoining. After many hours and two days of st...