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by stuupnorth
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spotlights
Replies: 23
Views: 473

Re: Spotlights

hi again just to i agree about the lights not being great for driving on back road (of which there are plenty i use up here in the north east Scotland and when it gets dark very quickly once the 'clocks go back') so as a safety point I'm all for it and in fact have them fitted to mine because of tha...
by stuupnorth
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spotlights
Replies: 23
Views: 473

Re: Spotlights

hi all Just a wee reply with regard to led bulbs in Morris minor i was under the impression that you could fit them as the MOT manual states that you can if the vehicle is pre April 1986 i saw this https://www.garagetalkonline.co.uk/news/the-law-around-classic-cars-and-led-lighting also The DVSA say...
by stuupnorth
Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Indicator help
Replies: 11
Views: 3181

Re: LED Indicator help

Hi mate
i used this company and ordered on the 12v ones
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/collec ... electronic
hope that helps
Stu
by stuupnorth
Sat Aug 19, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please
Replies: 73
Views: 168912

Re: Rear Suspension Overhaul Advice please

Has anyone fitted this and what is the verdict. https://www.morrisminorspares.com/rear-suspension-axle-propshaft-c87/rear-suspension-c89/telescopic-damper-conversion-kit-rear-gas-p831352 hi mate I have this fitted to my Morris its been on the car for 3-4 years and no problems (although the shocks i...
by stuupnorth
Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 5.5x14 Smoothie wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 227

5.5x14 Smoothie wheels

Hi all thinking of fitting a set of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144693033431?hash=item21b06079d7:g:xMIAAOSwTUtjB21~&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABACi7vKj%2Bwqx9fveNnSKTNgqaZWMBFA1xL5QDwpDCs326bf9pxWiLSmTJssVrPmgSm5kFF%2BS2Y1Db4a%2B6BC6drdzSp34DCAgnOHD%2B8%2FEmqy5eXTbYdUtDRXGZylnwDK3RRmuC7%2BeGr8iXna...
by stuupnorth
Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally 2023
Replies: 25
Views: 4941

Re: National Rally 2023

hi all just home after a weeks hols ' down south' taking in the nationals just a point about the distance I travelled from Aberdeen ( modern car admittedly) and just done a mileage check on AA planner and the distance from Aberdeen to Kelmarsh was 465 miles and to Droitwich was 438 miles not much in...
by stuupnorth
Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Number plate history
Replies: 3
Views: 1842

Re: Number plate history

hi mate
looks like it was first reg'd in Somerset
according to https://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/registr ... etters.htm
by stuupnorth
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: heater hose
Replies: 9
Views: 2728

Re: heater hose

Many thanks to all took the time to reply
will order this week
by stuupnorth
Mon Oct 31, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: heater hose
Replies: 9
Views: 2728

heater hose

Hi all
just a quick question about heater hose
ESM list 2 types 59" and 36" lengths
the 59" is for an early rad take off
my Morris is a 1960 model would i be right in thinking the 36" one is right for my motor??
cheers
by stuupnorth
Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: polishing
Replies: 19
Views: 2438

Re: polishing

NETTIE wrote: Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:55 pm Stuupnorth nice looking minor
thanks :tu1:
by stuupnorth
Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: polishing
Replies: 19
Views: 2438

Re: polishing

LOL it should take a while unless you use a rotary polisher or if it's been badly resprayed I've done a few cars as a hobby over the last few years here is my Morris i think it was resprayed about 10-50 years ago not perfect but does keep a shine what colour is you Minor? IMG_20190913_203225815 (1)....
by stuupnorth
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:22 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: reverse light switch
Replies: 2
Views: 554

reverse light switch

manged to 'rig' up a reverse light switch over the weekend
a couple of pics below of the set up
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sorry not the best pics and had to 'butcher' the rubber cover but it works
by stuupnorth
Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: esm
Replies: 14
Views: 2401

esm

Just thought i would post a message about the amazing guys(and ladies) at ESM
ordered parts on Friday about 10 ish and arrived this morning
from Sussex to Aberdeenshire in a day!!!!
all this 'you are in the highlands rubbish from certain couriers' rubbish
5+ stars
by stuupnorth
Sat May 07, 2022 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rally
Replies: 0
Views: 1361

Rally

Hi all who does someone get invited to the annual rally?? the reason i ask is i have heard great reports of a Su carb tuning guy called 'AC Dodds' who's a bit of a legend in mini circles for tuning the a series, carbs and timing and i thought i would be a good idea for all the modified minor owners ...
by stuupnorth
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 speedo
Replies: 8
Views: 798

Re: 1275 speedo

many thanks for the help guys
forgot to say i have a bronze speedo in the morris
but as some have mentioned ill try with the standard one and see how it goes
by stuupnorth
Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 speedo
Replies: 8
Views: 798

1275 speedo

hi all
fitted a 1275 midget engine and gearbox and going to fit a 3.9 diff what speedo should i use to get the speed roughly right??
or ignore and use a gps style speedo??
Stu
by stuupnorth
Thu Mar 03, 2022 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: show tickets
Replies: 2
Views: 303

Re: show tickets

cheers
i had it in my head it came with the jan/feb issue
by stuupnorth
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: show tickets
Replies: 2
Views: 303

show tickets

hi all
Am i 'jumping the gun' here asking if this years national show tickets
are coming out soon ?
i thought the entry form usually came out with the first couple of issues of minor matters
cheers Stu
by stuupnorth
Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 784

Re: fuel pipe

many thanks for the help
by stuupnorth
Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 784

fuel pipe

Hi all
can anyone shed any light on the thread on the fuel tank to fuel pipe( or fitting type)
an on the other end of the fuel pipe which attaches to the fuel pump ??
cheers Stu