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by leyther8008
Mon Mar 13, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1948 Morris Minor tourer pic
Replies: 1
Views: 890

Re: 1948 Morris Minor tourer pic

see this page mate theres a small photo about half way down http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/Identify.htm
by leyther8008
Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Classic car snobbery
Replies: 27
Views: 6926

Re: Classic car snobbery

Most of the pre-war car drivers daren't let go of their steering wheels.
by leyther8008
Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A rare 1970 clap hands minor
Replies: 55
Views: 10090

Re: A rare 1970 clap hands minor

Madmaz wrote:My 1960 2 door has clap hands wipers too? I'm pretty sure it can't be a 1970!! Unless someone has converted it, and why oh why would u wanna do that!!
I've been thinking of doing it to the van. and as you may know its a 1949-1970 mongrel.
by leyther8008
Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch problems with 5 speed kit.
Replies: 8
Views: 2434

Re: Clutch problems with 5 speed kit.

So what pressure plate should I be using?
by leyther8008
Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch problems with 5 speed kit.
Replies: 8
Views: 2434

Re: Clutch problems with 5 speed kit.

Standard 1275 midget clutch as far as I know. It's been on for a while behind the standard moggy box. The only thing I have changed is to fit the Ford/Mg hybrid driven plate but everything seems to be too small diameter to clear the Ford main shaft. I'm thinking of grinding a little off each clutch ...
by leyther8008
Tue Jul 07, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch problems with 5 speed kit.
Replies: 8
Views: 2434

Re: Clutch problems with 5 speed kit.

[frame]Image[/frame][frame]the slip ring I ground off!Image[/frame] submitted from my phone but you can see how close the fingers will be to the clutch plate
by leyther8008
Tue Jul 07, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch problems with 5 speed kit.
Replies: 8
Views: 2434

Clutch problems with 5 speed kit.

Ok got myself a Ford 5 speed kit and am in the process of fitting it to the back of my Midget 1275 engined minor. I now find the main shaft of the gearbox is too big to go through the hole in the slip ring of the clutch basket, so I ground through it reasoning I could convert it to a roller release ...
by leyther8008
Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: how do i date my car?
Replies: 20
Views: 5940

Re: how do i date my car?

Sometimes if your very lucky there is a paper label tied to the wireing loom above the steering column under the dash (stand upside down in the passenger foorwell) with a date that tends to be within a month of the car being built.
by leyther8008
Wed Nov 26, 2014 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pretentious Experts
Replies: 22
Views: 7334

Re: Pretentious Experts

My minor van had a rear cross member shaped from an old railway sleeper! which I have to say was pretty rough must have taken him longer to carve than it would have done to stitch a new metal one in. Here it is (upside down) the notch is where the numberplate light was fitted and obviously the cuts ...
by leyther8008
Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:35 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Help identifying carbs
Replies: 5
Views: 2081

Re: Help identifying carbs

Now theres an idea I will go and find an Austin forum if my sale falls through
by leyther8008
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Help identifying carbs
Replies: 5
Views: 2081

Re: Help identifying carbs

Thanks mate but I've tried the Ford sidevalve people and they tell me they are 6.5'' centres on the manifold not 6'' so thats why I'm thinking flathead Minor.
by leyther8008
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:07 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Help identifying carbs
Replies: 5
Views: 2081

Help identifying carbs

OK picked up this set of carbs a few years ago now supposedly for a minor but although the centres of the manifold is 6'' the flanges are way to small to be an A series so I'm wondering if they are a set for a sidevalve? http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s54/leyther8008/carbs003.jpg http://i149.pho...
by leyther8008
Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:53 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Highlight or Lowlight? - What is your Favourite and why?
Replies: 33
Views: 16056

Re: Highlight or Lowlight? - What is your Favourite and why?

From what I remember the headlights are 5-1/4 inch units used in quite a few cars and still availiable, the headlights are just held into the grill by the rims there isn't any backing 'pod' as such. I'm sure a pair could be adapted but the original system is really simple when you actually see it. I...
by leyther8008
Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:55 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: GPO Van on Ebay
Replies: 10
Views: 4239

Re: GPO Van on Ebay

Not many around in the UK very rare in useable condition the last genuine one I saw was over £250. even on fleabay they don't turn up very often theres a business opertunity for you there importing them (I would buy two)!
by leyther8008
Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: GPO Van on Ebay
Replies: 10
Views: 4239

Re: GPO Van on Ebay

Yes poor posties didnt get heaters so where supposed to open the screen to see on damp or frosty mornings!
by leyther8008
Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: 1275 Midget motor conversion
Replies: 35
Views: 20139

Re: 1275 Midget motor conversion

Yes they are to short.
by leyther8008
Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:48 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: GPO Van on Ebay
Replies: 10
Views: 4239

Re: GPO Van on Ebay

Rubber wings impossible to find but a pair of fibreglass lowlight ones could be made to work I think.
by leyther8008
Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Yanks vs. Limeys Glossary...
Replies: 12
Views: 3067

Re: Yanks vs. Limeys Glossary...

Some more I know of :-

Lug nuts = wheelnuts
Tags = licence plates
Title = log book
Generator = dynamo
blinkers = indicators
nerf bars = bumpers
seat cover = girlfriend.
by leyther8008
Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could the Mosquito be back???!
Replies: 112
Views: 28045

Re: Could the Mosquito be back???!

Another view of it set in a racing chassis with some more obvious minor bits witness the suspension legs motor is a flat two but no idea what. Its certanly an odd one appears to have water cooled bores but air cooled heads.
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by leyther8008
Sat Mar 16, 2013 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could the Mosquito be back???!
Replies: 112
Views: 28045

Re: Could the Mosquito be back???!

Posted this before but this shows a flat boxer motor connected to a minor gearbox don't think it ever got truly identified
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