Morris Minor Owners Club

I think I've jumped through all the hoops but I just want to check with other owners who've declared their car MoT-exempt that I've taken all the right steps! I completed a 'Declaration of exemption from MoT' from V112 and produced it at the Post Office when re-taxing my car last year, my tax remind...

Could anyone advise whether the brake pipe going into the banjo at the rear of the master cylinder should have a male or female end (ie convex or concave, single or double flare)?

Can't see inside the banjo when looking from underneath, and don't have the original brake pipe to compare!

Thanks all!

Has anyone changed the master-cylinder-to-front-three-way-union brake pipe recently? I think I will need to remove the gearbox cover for the best access, but I wondered if anyone's managed to replace it without removing the gearbox cover? Experience tells me that the ostensibly long way round of doi...

Thanks Gavin - much appreciated!

I thought I saw a story in Minor Matters suggesting it's wise for driver's of MoT-exempt cars to carry an official letter explaining this, in the event of being stopped, and providing a link to the website to download it. However, I've scoured the last two copies of Minor Matters but can't seem to f...

Could anyone advise on the best type of garage door in their experience? I was going for the traditional up-and-over type for the double garage I'm building, but I've been told a door of this size can be unwieldy as it's likely to twist in use and may come off its runners. Another option, is roller ...

Bit of a shot in the dark, I know, but I wonder if there are any Aussie members on this forum who might know of any classic car events within easy striking distance of Perth, Western Australia? I'm hoping to visit some rellies in Busselton and Australind in late Feb/early Mar (subject to flight avai...

Has anyone used a scissor lift for a Moggy? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOBILE-SCISSOR-LIFT-TILTING-CAR-LIFT-RAMP-ADJUSTABLE-WIDTH-1500Kg-Capacity-/254049928169 It supports the car in the middle but I'm not sure it would align with the Morris chassis members, and I doubt whether the saloon's floor wo...

Thanks everyone - there was some very good advice among your descriptions of your fantasy garages that I can consider for my new (fantasy-meets-reality!) garage.

Hi everyone I’m planning to replace my tiny garage with a double, which will be an opportunity to create my ‘dream’ garage (within reason!), so I’d be interested to know what my fellow classic car tinkerers would recommend! Brick built, the size will be limited to approx 16-feet wide by 18-19 long. ...

I've just discovered that the FRAM oil filters I've used on my 1275 Marina-powered Minor for years have been deleted, so I'm trying to track down a good quality alternative. I've also used Coopers and Champion in the past, but can't seem to find these either. Various motor factors I've contacted hav...

Would anyone know the original Lucas part numbers for points, condensors and rotor arms for the Minor 1098/Marina 1275? (Assuming they are the same - my Marina engine runs a 23D dizzy.) A friend has been given a large stash of NOS Lucas electricals, but I need to know the part numbers to identify th...

Practical Classics magazine has started a petition to make it illegal for manufacturers to process vehicles which have Historic Vehicle on their V5 documents though any scrappage scheme. Please sign and forward the link to a fellow classic lover! https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/207027/signa...

Am I right in thinking that a proportion of MMOC member's subscription fees go to support the FBHVC?

Forgot to ask about Declan's famous seals!

Might pop in a set over the winter - does anyone have a contact for him?

Thanks all

Thanks guys, that's great. Yes, I've just finished a tub of Duckam's Keenol, which is waterproof but sadly no longer available. However, I like the idea of the extra protection for the trunnion threads provided by the moly grease, although it will of course mean getting an additional grease gun 'cos...

Could anyone advise on the best type of grease for trunnions? I've used Castrol LM for years but have heard some people recommend a moly grease, which seems to be a good idea. However, the Halfords website says it's for CV joints and 'multi-purpose greasing tasks', which sounds a bit vague. http://w...

Does anyone have experience of Lidl power tools - specifically compressors? I see they're selling a Parkside-branded one with a 1.8kw motor producing 7bar and with a 24-litre capacity for £80. It comes with a three-year warranty. However, I wonder if it's any good for that price, whether it would be...

Hi guys

Just checked the voltage output at the battery with the engine running - I'm getting 12 volts. Is this OK?

cheers

PJ

Thanks John - that's great!

cheers

PJ