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by Adam_B
Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this typical winter behaviour ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3419

Re: Is this typical winter behaviour ?

Thanks again for all the advice I've had a look at the choke and its certainly moving freely but I cant find the pin you refer to ! You'll have to forgive my crude, useless description, theres a sort of small, headless screw with a spring / coil type thing running around it that I seem to be able to...
by Adam_B
Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this typical winter behaviour ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3419

Re: Is this typical winter behaviour ?

Vermont Classics is the leeds garage advertising in the mag so I'll get in touch with them tomorrow and try and get it in for a full winter service. If anyone knows the garage I'd be interested to hear opinion, please PM if you prefer. I read a bit about carb icing and the air filter intake was faci...
by Adam_B
Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this typical winter behaviour ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3419

Re: Is this typical winter behaviour ?

Thanks for the replies

I think the next inevitable question must be.....

Anyone know a good moggie friendly garage in either York or Leeds ?

I seem to remember there being one advertised in the magazine but cant find it now !
by Adam_B
Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this typical winter behaviour ?
Replies: 15
Views: 3419

Is this typical winter behaviour ?

Hello.....you may recall in July I posted my concerns about things getting too hot in my '61 Minor, well now its December so I'm sure you can guess where this is going ! Since winter has kicked in I've had the engine die on me a few times, it'll give a slight splutter then just cut out. Starts again...
by Adam_B
Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally: On-The-Door Booking
Replies: 21
Views: 4752

Re: National Rally: On-The-Door Booking

I havent managed to prebook for similar reasons - good to hear we can get in no problem. Will I then be able to park up my minor with its kinfolk in the rally area or will I have to leave him all ostracised in public parking ?
by Adam_B
Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: It's getting hot !
Replies: 17
Views: 2502

Re: It's getting hot !

Thanks moggiethouable, That seems a plan - I'm guessing from that link the ideal temp should be around 90 then ? Maybe it is just a combination of a bit of warmer weather (though keep in mind I live in yorkshire, its not like its suddenly shot up to 33 degrees in the shade) and my paranoia as we app...
by Adam_B
Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: It's getting hot !
Replies: 17
Views: 2502

Re: It's getting hot !

Ha ! If you see someone walking around the national rally wearing a duffel coat and duvet and wondering why they're sweating it'll be me. It is definitely all warming up quicker than usual, those heater pipes by the steering wheel have never got that hot before, after twenty minutes driving you coul...
by Adam_B
Sat Jun 20, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: It's getting hot !
Replies: 17
Views: 2502

Re: It's getting hot !

Is there any sign of steam issuing from the radiator overflow pipe? If the engine was overheating this would be obvious. :D Lets pretend for a minute someone didnt know where the radiator overflow pipe was, what would you tell them ? There certainly isnt big dramatic steam bursts coming out from an...
by Adam_B
Sat Jun 20, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: It's getting hot !
Replies: 17
Views: 2502

It's getting hot !

OK so I dont know if this should be in this section or the 'mechanical' section but the mechanical section scares me so I'm putting it here, hope thats ok. Those who helped me with my petrol hose problem previously will know already that I am not mechanically minded, so forgive me. The engine seems ...
by Adam_B
Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Re: Is this this ?

Thats my car

I'm not sure thats going to help anyone ascertain if it has been converted to unleaded or not

but look at the pretty badge I've attached to the grille

I did that myself
by Adam_B
Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Re: Is this this ?

I'm running on unleaded, no additive He seemed a bit vague about the conversion, he said it shouldnt really matter as the head is metal ? He mentioned about having had something adjusted ? I nodded and pretended like this all made sense to me. This is another great skill I have, feigning understandi...
by Adam_B
Tue Jun 09, 2015 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Re: Is this this ?

I will be at the national rally so if anyone does need any screws tightening just let me know So heres another thing, the old chap I bought my morris from instructed me to add in a cup of engine oil to the petrol every other time I filled up the tank. I have done so, because as youve seen I am eager...
by Adam_B
Tue Jun 09, 2015 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Re: Is this this ?

Just wanted to say I've really noticed a difference in how smoothly he's now running at lower speeds with the choke in. I don't know if this is due to the removal of the filter or just my excellent skills in screw tightening, either way I'm glad I did it .

So thanks again !
by Adam_B
Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Re: Is this this ?

I did it !

It's running like a charm again too .

Thank you for the advice and encouragement . I know it was about as basic a task as possible but It still feels like a minor victory .

Thanks again
by Adam_B
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Re: Is this this ?

Thank you !
by Adam_B
Mon Jun 01, 2015 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Re: Is this this ?

You all make a convincing argument !

One last question - what dimension fuel line will I need ? Its probably going to be quicker for me to order it online thats all.

Thanks again, I really appreciate the help.

Now, when should I post the other dozen 'obvious questions' I need answers to ?
by Adam_B
Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Re: Is this this ?

Thanks for all the advice. I'll give it a whirl and report back, probably from A&E.
by Adam_B
Sun May 31, 2015 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Re: Is this this ?

Thanks for the reply I fear what you are suggesting is way beyond my technical ability, which was stretched at the thought of replacing that filter ! I'll have a look tomorrow at what you're suggesting and see if it looks like something I could theoretically tackle. Out of interest, what problems do...
by Adam_B
Sun May 31, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this this ?
Replies: 21
Views: 5652

Is this this ?

Hello, First post since the purchase of our first morris ! Been running fine for a few months but today I noticed a crack in what I think is the fuel line filter ? So my question is, can I replace the piece shown in the photo with this http://morrisminorspares.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id...
by Adam_B
Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Any Yorkshire / Leeds / Bradford Members ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2134

Re: Any Yorkshire / Leeds / Bradford Members ?

I agree. Very odd that there are no photos of engine or underside of the car. Much better ones come up for sale on here regularly for less money. Hello Don't even bother to turn up, this car is far from the mark, especially in that price range, there are so many items not right, can't begin to imag...