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by Monty-4
Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diff question
Replies: 20
Views: 8426

Re: Diff question

Yes I suppose if you were to jack up the rear, put the car in 4th (1:1), and turn the engine a few times using the crank handle, you could get a reading on how many times the rear wheels go around for that number of engine turns!
by Monty-4
Tue Jun 13, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 948, 1098, 998cc Engine...?
Replies: 15
Views: 4684

Re: 948, 1098, 998cc Engine...?

Phil is quite right. The sensible route is the use the 948 block and perhaps have it reamed for proper cam bearings.
by Monty-4
Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 948, 1098, 998cc Engine...?
Replies: 15
Views: 4684

Re: 948, 1098, 998cc Engine...?

I faced this exact problem. You need the 1098 block with wider main centre bearings (MG Midget?) or double thickness thrust washers (expensive to have custom made if you can't yourself). I got mine made by a guy in the US who makes special thrust washers for Triumphs - when I had a higher paying job...
by Monty-4
Fri May 26, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do I need a lead replacement additive?
Replies: 3
Views: 267

Re: Do I need a lead replacement additive?

There is a whole book on the subject that has been recommended on the forum before if you fancy delving deep! From memory; without any other changes modern (lead-free) fuels will tend to vary more in their burn times from cycle to cycle ("cyclic variability") than the old fuel, causing the...
by Monty-4
Wed May 24, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cruising Speeds 1098cc Motorways etc
Replies: 29
Views: 26535

Re: Cruising Speeds 1098cc Motorways etc

Best things I ever did for driving my Minor on the motorway were:

- door seals,
- quarterlight seals,
- scrapping the Toyo tyres,
- under-bonnet sound-deadening pad,
- hearing loss!
by Monty-4
Mon May 22, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

All the conrod big-end bearings can be checked by just removing the sump, the centre main can be checked like this too but the front and rear main bearings require further engine dissassembly.

Watch out for thrust washers falling on your head, don't ask me how I know!
by Monty-4
Sat May 20, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Issues
Replies: 21
Views: 802

Re: Issues

Without seeing the car I'd suspect a sticking needle valve in the carb float chamber or the fuel pump points. When my fuel pump points got a bit grubby it is was frustratingly intermittent!
by Monty-4
Fri May 19, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pcv valve
Replies: 8
Views: 419

Re: Pcv valve

Do you mean so the venting goes the other way through the engine? "Sucking" from the tappet chest breathers or timing cover and out the rocker cover to the PCV valve? I don't see any problem with it... but also no benefit. Mine has an oil catch can between the tappet chest breather and the...
by Monty-4
Tue May 16, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Massive risk may not have paid off.
Replies: 5
Views: 649

Re: Massive risk may not have paid off.

Sounds like it paid off! Not a bad deal for an engine. After having machining done and buying bearings, an oil pump, gasket sets, pistons, piston rings and a load of fixings a reconditioning could come close to the price you paid. Plus it takes a lot longer and requires existing skills or a lot of r...
by Monty-4
Tue May 16, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Metal parcel shelf
Replies: 26
Views: 2877

Re: Metal parcel shelf

Aluminium might be quite suitable - you could make it extremely thin so less dangerous. Very easy to work with too.

I've oft considered remaking the bar out of something flimsier or way for the bracket to fall away if shoved too!
by Monty-4
Sun May 14, 2023 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help what fuel to run?
Replies: 27
Views: 4459

Re: Help what fuel to run?

This website is a good read, as a 'Fact Check' and to counter a lot of the Doom & Gloom that gets published just to attract readership to websites and magazines..... https://classicenginesmodernfuel.org.uk/E10/Default.aspx?DYN_MENU_MainMenu=1000001 I bought and read this book - extremely intere...
by Monty-4
Fri May 05, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help what fuel to run?
Replies: 27
Views: 4459

Re: Help what fuel to run?

In terms of octane E5 is going to be overkill unless you've modified the engine to have much higher compression. The only possible benefit is having less ethanol and perhaps the additive mix. If you price it up I think it's cheaper to use a lead/ethanol-stabiliser/octane additive rather than premium...
by Monty-4
Wed May 03, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who owns Quicksilver (YSY 946)
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

Re: Who owns Quicksilver (YSY 946)

I've had the hinge pins go on my bootlid before from a little rack. I wouldn't trust them with the weight of a wheel and I don't know where one might get stronger ones that look right.
by Monty-4
Tue Apr 18, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member - My first Minor in over 40 years
Replies: 6
Views: 860

Re: New member - My first Minor in over 40 years

That needs bodywork? Looks concours in the photo!

Congratulations.
by Monty-4
Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Indents in carpet
Replies: 7
Views: 2786

Re: Indents in carpet

Some sort of stiff matt like those that go under office chairs to protect carpets perhaps? A spare rear floor rubber matt underneath?
by Monty-4
Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyre sizes
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Re: Tyre sizes

ManyMinors wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:24 pm
Monty-4 wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:13 pm On original 4.5" wide wheels I would recommend the 145. 155 fit but aren't ideal and the Toyos available are crap.
Original standard Minor 1000 wheels are only 3.5" wide :wink:
For shame! I shall resign my club membership in disgrace. :lol:
by Monty-4
Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyre sizes
Replies: 5
Views: 700

Re: Tyre sizes

On original 4.5" wide wheels I would recommend the 145. 155 fit but aren't ideal and the Toyos available are crap.
by Monty-4
Thu Apr 06, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello and advice required for Luton based Morris returnee
Replies: 4
Views: 461

Re: Hello and advice required for Luton based Morris returnee

I think the travellers are a little more complex!

Have a peek - https://youtu.be/J7sQVObEUYI?t=728
by Monty-4
Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello and advice required for Luton based Morris returnee
Replies: 4
Views: 461

Re: Hello and advice required for Luton based Morris returnee

I know a couple in Cambridgeshire.

Quest Brothers in St Ives did a good job with my Minor. Ian Allen of Minor Services is in Ely but with a long waiting list.
by Monty-4
Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sell it - break it - scrap it? What would you do?
Replies: 12
Views: 922

Re: Sell it - break it - scrap it? What would you do?

I'm sure somebody will want to finish that and enjoy it, especially as it's a SII.

On the flip side of the coin to your dissapointment - another person will be enormously grateful that the bulk of the hard work has been done and will live a happier life for it!