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by andrew.searston
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Torsion bar basic setting
Replies: 1
Views: 473

Torsion bar basic setting

Hi everyone I am in the process of assembling my front suspension, it is totally in bits, my question is with the front lower arm laying flat on the floor what is a rough measurement for the rear arm from floor to hole in end of cross member arm? Just want a rough estimate to get it somewhere near t...
by andrew.searston
Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch pedal
Replies: 1
Views: 522

Clutch pedal

Hi everyone
I am about to change the clutch pedal on my 2 door right hand drive, with the tunnel removed, does the gearbox get in the way of removing it? I really don’t want to have to remove the gearbox for this job if not needed
Thanks
Andy
by andrew.searston
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1098 gearbox straight cut
Replies: 4
Views: 584

Re: 1098 gearbox straight cut

If it’s the right gearbox I have it runs smooth so would like todo a minimum rebuild, would it be a full strip down job ?
by andrew.searston
Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1098 gearbox straight cut
Replies: 4
Views: 584

Re: 1098 gearbox straight cut

Brilliant thanks for the quick reply, would I find that on the gearbox casing to identify it?
by andrew.searston
Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1098 gearbox straight cut
Replies: 4
Views: 584

1098 gearbox straight cut

Hi everyone Just out of interest can a 1098 standard minor gearbox be converted to straight cut gears? Like a 1275 midget can be. I’ve read somewhere about it can be done if it has b type gears, how do I identify this? And is it a straight forward swap over job that doesn’t require gearbox machining...
by andrew.searston
Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch options
Replies: 0
Views: 2347

Clutch options

Hi everyone I have bought myself a hydraulic clutch operating kit that bolts to the side of my 1098 gearbox also a roller bearing clutch release bearing to get rid of the carbon one. Having experienced cheap copy of a well known clutch brand, and that failing in less that 700 miles, I’m looking to p...
by andrew.searston
Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake reservoir kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1549

Re: Brake reservoir kit

Brilliant thanks
Do you know roughly how much I’d need to order from brake master along chassis leg upto bulkhead?
by andrew.searston
Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake reservoir kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1549

Brake reservoir kit

Hi everyone
I have installed a brake reservoir kit with front discs last January, I have noticed the clear rubber pipe supplied upto the reservoir is sweating brake fluid through it, is this normal? Or is there a alternative to stop this
Thanks
Andy
by andrew.searston
Thu Oct 22, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1275 engine value
Replies: 2
Views: 549

Re: 1275 engine value

Thank you for the reply
I am located in Warwickshire, pm me if your interested
by andrew.searston
Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1275 engine value
Replies: 2
Views: 549

1275 engine value

Hi everyone
I have a marina 1275 a plus engine, all complete with flywheel, back plates manifold. It is in stripped down Staite all labels up ready for reconditioning, what would the value of this engine be if I was to sell it?
Also what do people value 1275 Mg midget gearbox at?
Thanks
Andy
by andrew.searston
Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension knocking
Replies: 8
Views: 1314

Re: Rear suspension knocking

I shall check them again, but seemed good last time I checked, replaced the rubbers at the same time. What are people’s opinions on the New leaf springs? There not old at all, they don’t have rubber in the clamps around the leafs, so was wondering if that possible noise
by andrew.searston
Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension knocking
Replies: 8
Views: 1314

Rear suspension knocking

Hi everyone I have a knocking cracking noise From the rear, sounds just behind the passenger door (2door), I have had new front spring hangers welded in, it has telescopic shock absorbers, interior is removed so not from inside, I can’t visually see anything catching and have had it on a lift many t...
by andrew.searston
Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 mg gearbox fitment
Replies: 5
Views: 851

Re: 1275 mg gearbox fitment

Brilliant 🙂 is there much to gain with the 1275 box and 3.9 diff over 1098 gearbox and 4.2 diff
by andrew.searston
Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 mg gearbox fitment
Replies: 5
Views: 851

Re: 1275 mg gearbox fitment

I have checked the input shaft it does have those numbers and letters stamped and also reverse light switch, it is definitely a 1275, trying to find out if it’s a straight swap over job with everything else that is 1098
by andrew.searston
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 mg gearbox fitment
Replies: 5
Views: 851

1275 mg gearbox fitment

Hi there
I have a 1275 mg gearbox, looks the same as a 1098, will the 1275 box bolt straight to the 1098 engine using 1098 clutch, flywheel release bearing fork and engine back plate and gear-lever? I’ll be fitting a 3.9 diff aswell
by andrew.searston
Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front spring hanger alignment
Replies: 2
Views: 772

Front spring hanger alignment

Hi everyone I have a 1967 2 door saloon, having noticed heavy wear on the out edge of rear tyre, I have inspected to find and poorly repaired front spring hanger, welded at a dodgy angle, I have bought repair panels for both side, my question is where can I find the dimensions from so that it’s weld...
by andrew.searston
Thu May 28, 2020 8:37 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Late wings, early light problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1314

Re: Late wings, early light problem

Thanks a great help thanks 😊 the rear lights I have are chrome base
by andrew.searston
Wed May 27, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Late wings, early light problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1314

Re: Late wings, early light problem

Thanks for reply unfortunately I don’t have the original wings anymore 🙈 so have no reference points
by andrew.searston
Wed May 27, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Late wings, early light problem
Replies: 7
Views: 1314

Late wings, early light problem

Hi everyone I’m doing a full restoration on my 1957 2 door having spent so much time fitting new heritage wings I have discovered the holes in all 4 wings are to big and wrong for the small front side lights and small rear (red lense) lights. They must be late wings for bigger lights, what’s the eas...
by andrew.searston
Sun May 17, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hif38 carb problem
Replies: 5
Views: 664

Re: Hif38 carb problem

I haven’t put coolant pipes to the inlet, just trying to get it so when on choke I can pull away with confidence without it bogging down, every other minor I have driven although standard I’ve been able to drive off no problem on choke push it in as it warms up job done