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by craig12
Sun Oct 05, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: morris gearbox information
Replies: 7
Views: 1290

Re: morris gearbox information

thanks , if the information given by pommreg is correct it must be a replacment (all be it early) and the cert is £40 , so may just leave , thanks again
by craig12
Sun Oct 05, 2014 7:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: morris gearbox information
Replies: 7
Views: 1290

Re: morris gearbox information

where do i send to get a cert like this ? thanks
by craig12
Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: morris gearbox information
Replies: 7
Views: 1290

Re: morris gearbox information

thanks i was looking for some one who might have the information reguards to numbers on the gearboxes , the car is 53 and the smooth type , so if in 54 they where at 45++ i must think this is a replacement box
by craig12
Sat Oct 04, 2014 11:28 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: morris gearbox information
Replies: 7
Views: 1290

morris gearbox information

can anyone tell me if this is the original gearbox( correct year ) for my morris , the number stamped on the top is ACNO8362 , thankyou
by craig12
Sat Oct 04, 2014 11:26 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: window chanel felt
Replies: 2
Views: 1275

window chanel felt

where can I get some window channel felt section ? thanks
by craig12
Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: coverted to negative earth
Replies: 9
Views: 1968

Re: coverted to negative earth

the sat nav maybe a problem as i do use one a lot
by craig12
Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: coverted to negative earth
Replies: 9
Views: 1968

Re: coverted to negative earth

so i see , other than the radio (i can get round this as im fitting a ipod doc) i see no reson to do this , so i think i will go back to standard (also saves the fuel sender unit problem) just wonderd why it was done in the first place
by craig12
Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:54 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: coverted to negative earth
Replies: 9
Views: 1968

Re: coverted to negative earth

I will put my avo on the wire to the fuel sensor unit but I guess hes got a feed now on this wire and that's why its disconnected , can I alter this unit ? every thing else works but unless the dynamo polarity has been reversed im guessing it wont charge , will look into this to see just how far he ...
by craig12
Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: coverted to negative earth
Replies: 9
Views: 1968

coverted to negative earth

my 1953 morris has been coverted to negative earth , why would this have been done is there any advantage ? I am thinking of converting it back , the car is running and all appears well but I notice the fuel gauge is disconnected ., has anyone else felt the need to do this .
by craig12
Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: car clock
Replies: 5
Views: 2542

car clock

the previous owner of a morris I have bought (1953) has contacted me as he has some more parts , which he wants me to buy , in with the parts are two clocks , one is wind up and one is electric , both smiths , the electric one has a face the same colour as the speedo in my car , what is this clock w...
by craig12
Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:11 am
Forum: Other
Topic: standard dash 1953 ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2401

Re: standard dash 1953 ?

it was mounted next to the indicator switch , but the bracket has snapped , why I have no idea
by craig12
Tue Sep 09, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: standard dash 1953 ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2401

Re: standard dash 1953 ?

drive with the window open then I guess , I have a spare one if anyones interested
by craig12
Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: numbers under bonnet
Replies: 3
Views: 1708

numbers under bonnet

the chassis plate with numbers is on the drivers side bulk head , but on the passengers side there are two more small plates screwed to bulk head , what are they for and what do the numbers say ? thanks
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by craig12
Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:48 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: car radio
Replies: 1
Views: 1375

car radio

ever readys answer to the iphone doc , this must go back in the car but any idea what year this might be from ? the car is 53 but this I think is latter , it pulls out so you can carry with you , nice touch
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by craig12
Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:41 am
Forum: Other
Topic: standard dash 1953 ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2401

Re: standard dash 1953 ?

the none standard switch is for the washers , some one had moved the dip switch to the dash (I thought it should be on the floor) the car has trafficators and indicaters fitted , not sure if the indicaters where standard but now fitted they can stay as it might be a good idea , looks like the heater...
by craig12
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: help morris gold engine ID
Replies: 29
Views: 6488

Re: help morris gold engine ID

there is a spare head also gold ? maybe he just bought a can for a diy shop , will take a better look when the engines out , also in the spares is a 4.55 dif , it still has the standard (square sump rear dif) is it worth changing , may do over winter
by craig12
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: standard dash 1953 ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2401

standard dash 1953 ?

the car came with a lot of spares , dash looks standard ish but is the indicator button the right one ? its brown but I also have a white one , which is correct , thanks its under the dash on the right , also should the dip swith be on the floor as it looks like it has been next to the indicator swi...
by craig12
Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:18 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: screen washer after market
Replies: 12
Views: 2939

Re: screen washer after market

I know exactly what you mean , I am of the thinking that a restored car/bike cannot be original , so I try a keep mechanicaly sound but avoid repacment parts if I can , this car is fitted with a replacement SU fuel pump , but the old one came with it and is now fixed so its going straight back on
by craig12
Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:47 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: jaeger speedometer
Replies: 5
Views: 1528

Re: jaeger speedometer

not sure what TPM means , but here goes markings on speedo are number X76392 5548 its 4inch , made by smiths (I think they all are) I may use on my Ariel but would have to cut lugs off body
by craig12
Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: jaeger speedometer
Replies: 5
Views: 1528

Re: jaeger speedometer

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