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by don58van
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Speedometer
Replies: 1
Views: 141

Re: Speedometer

Hello Andy I will have a go at answering. My impression is that there is a very large number of part numbers for speedos and it is often difficult to see why they differ. I think that in some cases there is no practical difference. As you will be aware, the main issue is ensuring that the TPM figure...
by don58van
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing Marks at the top
Replies: 2
Views: 77

Re: Timing Marks at the top

But if you do want to go overboard... :D
There are a few photos in earlier threads showing a very nice setup made by Declan Burns.
Don
by don58van
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Metal trim help
Replies: 16
Views: 397

Re: Metal trim help

Well, it looks like I misled you. :oops: :oops: Sorry. It looked like aluminium to me. I have both ally and chrome on brass grille surrounds so I know what they look like. We don't have salted road here in Oz though which no doubt promotes a type of corrosion of the chrome that we don't see here. So...
by don58van
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Metal trim help
Replies: 16
Views: 397

Re: Metal trim help

That looks like a 1000 grille surround. For a short period this part was chrome plated but--like nearly all of them--on yours is aluminium. It looks like it has substantial erosion of the surface (either mechanical erosion or corrosion). This is obvious when the section that is normally behind the j...
by don58van
Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 28
Views: 1361

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

YouTube videos vary considerably in their usefulness to the DYI Minor restorer. I have watched probably hundreds over the last 5 years or so. The ones that I think would be a great resource for the Minor restorer are those by Fitzee's Restorations. Fitzee takes a very different approach to most rest...
by don58van
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing Cover Leak
Replies: 78
Views: 3062

Re: Timing Cover Leak

You might consider installing Declan Burns' design for the stationary timing marks above the damper.

Don
by don58van
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Speedometer Compatibility
Replies: 10
Views: 786

Re: Speedometer Compatibility

So will a later sender unit work with the black speedo? Do I need a voltage stabiliser? If the black speedo has--or originally had--a stabiliser on it and it has its original fuel gauge, then you will need the later type sender. You will also need to have the stabiliser functioning. An alternative ...
by don58van
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Speedometer Compatibility
Replies: 10
Views: 786

Re: Speedometer Compatibility

Perhaps the differences are the configuration of the warning lights.
Don
by don58van
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: minor lowlite
Replies: 7
Views: 723

Re: minor lowlite

Its not hard to see that he is from the antipodes :wink:

D
by don58van
Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dual circuit brakes
Replies: 16
Views: 97852

Re: dual circuit brakes

The Minor Magic kit is based on the Aussie Ford Laser / Mazda 323 master cylinder. So spares are very widely available--here in Oz Kits of this design have been used in Oz for decades.
Don in Oz
by don58van
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Well This Isn't Ideal...
Replies: 6
Views: 9796

Re: Well This Isn't Ideal...

where do I even get a repair section!?
Sorry if this is a silly suggestion, but...
Have you asked the seller whether he still has the cut out section lying around?
Don
by don58van
Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:10 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller Wood Set Plan
Replies: 16
Views: 11053

Re: Traveller Wood Set Plan

know of a location elsewhere?
There is a 8.2Mb PDF that can be downloaded by members of 'the other site' :roll: .
Don
by don58van
Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear Disc Brake Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 4915

Re: Rear Disc Brake Conversion

The dual circuit kit that PTH refers to above is based on a Mazda 323 master cylinder. So by putting a kit together yourself, it can be done economically.
Don
by don58van
Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Valve compressor
Replies: 4
Views: 1032

Re: Valve compressor

I bought one of the Chinese ones that looks very similar to the Sykes Pickavant ones shown above (the latter are rarely seen here in Australia). However, I found that it was too big. It was at its limit of adjustment to compress the spring, even with a small chock against the valve face. Also it was...
by don58van
Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Fuel not pumping through
Replies: 47
Views: 23527

Re: Fuel not pumping through

Note that there have been several posts about leaks from the fuel gauge sender after re-installation. It might be worth your while searching to see how they were resolved.
Don
by don58van
Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Reverse light
Replies: 10
Views: 1892

Re: Reverse light

Somewhere on here you can find a solution to this using a micro-switch at the base of the gear lever. The post was by the ever-ingenious Declan Burns.
Don
by don58van
Sat May 13, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Which speedo
Replies: 9
Views: 1338

Re: Which speedo

I can't say whether your speedo has the correct turns per mile for your car. But I would point out that these speedos can gradually drift toward under-reading over the years. The reason is that they depend on a spinning magnet creating drag on a disk connected to the the needle. Over the years, magn...
by don58van
Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:15 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head is off - bore maintenance?
Replies: 5
Views: 776

Re: Head is off - bore maintenance?

Thanks Phil
I'll just finish preparing the head and give the pistons a Minor :D clean.
Don
by don58van
Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:30 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head is off - bore maintenance?
Replies: 5
Views: 776

Re: Head is off - bore maintenance?

Thanks for your prompt replies.
I have a feeling that deglazing is only done when new rings are being fitted, but I will wait for the experts to comment.
Don
by don58van
Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head is off - bore maintenance?
Replies: 5
Views: 776

Head is off - bore maintenance?

Hi engine experts -- a question for you. I have the head off to rectify a head gasket failure (water leaking into a cylinder). Before putting it back on, I am wondering if there is any maintenance I can do on the bores. I don't want to drop the sump. The bores look to be in good condition and there ...