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by les
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: standard 1098 engine
Replies: 10
Views: 234

Re: standard 1098 engine

A liner, that’s a thought.
by les
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Quality letter stamps
Replies: 0
Views: 44

Quality letter stamps

A-Z letter stamps 1/8 inch £22 + p+p.
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by les
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: NOS Cam followers
Replies: 0
Views: 34

NOS Cam followers

New items. Cheaper from ESM but genuine old stock £ 22+ p&p
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by les
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: NOS Distributor drive
Replies: 1
Views: 83

NOS Distributor drive

Old stock £26 + p&p
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by les
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Where can I buy a new bonnet rubber
Replies: 8
Views: 151

Re: Where can I buy a new bonnet rubber

C O H Baines, of Tunbridge supply all types of rubbers for the Minor. Go to their site and click on Morris Minor.
by les
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake fluid
Replies: 5
Views: 211

Re: Brake fluid

I changed to silicone a long while ago, again took the advise from reliable sources to renew rubbers and not mix. So far all is well.
by les
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Manifold gasket issues
Replies: 6
Views: 164

Re: Manifold gasket issues

Would it start with an air leak at the manifold, you sure you didn’t disturb the throttle in any way when you were working.
by les
Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting
Replies: 22
Views: 459

Re: Morris Minor Pickup 1965 not starting

Does the ignition lamp light up when you turn on the ignition, if not battery connection may be bad. If driver drove it off of the transport, I imagine wiring is ok. I presume there is no battery isolator fitted.
by les
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steering column pinch bolt problem
Replies: 6
Views: 197

Re: Steering column pinch bolt problem

Could it be a spline out ?
by les
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Maintaining DIY Service Records
Replies: 7
Views: 294

Re: Maintaining DIY Service Records

I suppose it has its advantages being that laid back but we all have different natures, which we’ve either inherited or learnt.
My instinct is to note most things, not just vehicle stuff. It’s almost a self defence thing, just in case !! :wink:
by les
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Current Full Respray Cost
Replies: 22
Views: 5867

Re: Current Full Respray Cost

It’s a town called ‘Make-Believe’ no houses just driveways ! :D
by les
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 961

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

My apologies, most owners have discussed some sort of issue here regarding a Minor during ownership but can’t ever recall a post of yours doing so.
by les
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: tyre pressures
Replies: 11
Views: 321

Re: tyre pressures

Social media, everyone complains about it but they carry on using it !! :-?
by les
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Maintaining DIY Service Records
Replies: 7
Views: 294

Re: Maintaining DIY Service Records

It’s also handy, at the beginning of the book to record the info from the log book, well v5 now. I also include mot, tax and insurance history, prices and expiry dates. Go for it Stephen, ring that bell ! :D
by les
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Maintaining DIY Service Records
Replies: 7
Views: 294

Re: Maintaining DIY Service Records

I have 3 sturdy notebooks Stephen, for car, van and bike, with info on all that has been done and bought. Mileage and date. OTT you bet ! :D
by les
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Distributor mechanical advance query
Replies: 6
Views: 158

Re: Distributor mechanical advance query

I’d start by removing the assembly and giving the parts a good clean, to eliminate any possible sticking.
by les
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 961

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

That was the thread that sprang to mind ! Yes it did go on a bit but all good fun ! Anyone who’s astounded with two pages, would need counselling at nine :D
by les
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 961

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

You obviously don’t own a Minor, although not a difficult job it can be a bit of a fiddle, that's why some leave them off, I guess. :o
by les
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 961

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

From that it appears Minors are not the only cars to have these springs, if you’ve done it on other cars. Presumably other BMC range, or perhaps more widespread.
by les
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
Replies: 21
Views: 563

Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)

I like your ‘better safe than sorry’ attitude, peace of mind is worth a lot !——— anyone can say ‘that’ll do’ !