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by simmitc
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lockheed Brake M/C
Replies: 8
Views: 289

Re: Lockheed Brake M/C

And the chewed up state of the nuts arises from not using the correct box spanner :-? New items have perfectly formed hexagons with flat sides. The filler cap will still work with a deformed "nut", but I would be more concerned about the inner workings of the cylinder.
by simmitc
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:20 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Traveller lock barrel
Replies: 2
Views: 177

Re: Traveller lock barrel

Most of the parts suppliers who advertise in Minor Matters should be able to help. For example: https://www.morrisminorspares.com/ and search "Traveller handle"
by simmitc
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Door alignment
Replies: 2
Views: 495

Re: Door alignment

One of the more frustrating experiences in assembling a Minor. You may have already found that there is adjustment on both top and bottom hinges and for each hinge, on both the A-post and the door. Add to that the use of shims under each hinge "leg" - good quality laser cut shims of varyin...
by simmitc
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear axle repair
Replies: 14
Views: 676

Re: Rear axle repair

Not identical, but should fit - the main difference in the casing is the oil filler plug. The diff ratio will be different, but you can swap the diff.
by simmitc
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Rear axle wanted for 1962
Replies: 2
Views: 313

Re: Rear axle wanted for 1962

Whereabouts are you? The axles are not easy to ship!

Do you need a complete axle or just the casing?
by simmitc
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Wipers
Replies: 7
Views: 738

Re: Wipers

The OP stated "I have fitted a new wiper motor wheelboxes and wire.". If it really is a new motor then it shouldn't be full of hardened grease. It sounds like a major refurbishment of the system, which means disassembly and reassembly of all components, so there is a risk of damage to the ...
by simmitc
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: March spares day
Replies: 3
Views: 381

Re: March spares day

It's on the events list https://www.mmoc.org.uk/Events/
by simmitc
Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Purolator - how tight?
Replies: 43
Views: 1439

Re: Purolator - how tight?

It might be worth replacing the O-ring with a fibre washer...
by simmitc
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brakes
Replies: 13
Views: 833

Re: Brakes

Was the braking system in good order before fitting the servo? You are correct that the servo should simply reduce the effort needed to press the pedal, it should not make the brakes grab. The state of the drums, shoes and cylinders can all affect the feel of the brakes. It might be that the servo h...
by simmitc
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Purolator - how tight?
Replies: 43
Views: 1439

Re: Purolator - how tight?

By "collar", do you mean around the bolt at the bottom or round the top lip of the cannister? The sealing ring on the underside of the head usually stays in place if pushed firmly into the groove in the head - a blunt rod helps; but a couple of dabs of grease can help hold the seal in plac...
by simmitc
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brakes
Replies: 13
Views: 833

Re: Brakes

The clue is that when you brake, you lock the wheels; but when your good lady brakes, she uses less pressure on the pedal and relies on the servo assistance. It is possible to lock the wheels on a minor without a servo if the road surface is suitable and you press hard enough on the pedal. As above,...
by simmitc
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch advice
Replies: 11
Views: 570

Re: Clutch advice

Clutches can fail in different ways, but if I'm reading correctly, you're getting lots of clutch slip, so the engine is revving but the car is not moving in proportion, if at all? Does this apply equally in all gears? If you look under the car, is the propshaft turning and does it increase in speed ...
by simmitc
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Replacement Demister hose (late heater)
Replies: 6
Views: 544

Re: Replacement Demister hose (late heater)

The pipes used at the end of production were all plastic, no wire. Try https://www.hellermanntyton.co.uk/competences/corrugated-tubing. Scroll down until you find the light weight thin wall tubing. No promises, but it might just do the job for you. Also the hoses for a Mini may fit: https://www.mini...
by simmitc
Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pm issues
Replies: 6
Views: 653

Re: Pm issues

This is because of the inactivity timeout for security. Although you are typing in the browser, you are not transmitting data to the board until you click the <submit> button. Two solutions: a) If on a private/personal device in a secure setting, that is NOT a public or multi-user device; then when ...
by simmitc
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pm issues
Replies: 6
Views: 653

Re: Pm issues

Chris, PMs generally working. Can you try clearing your browser cache. If that doesn;t work, then PM/email details of the senders to me and I'll see if I can find anything odd.
by simmitc
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Where is JFK 645
Replies: 2
Views: 697

Re: Where is JFK 645

Call the MMOC office in Derby and ask if they have a record of the car. If yes, then they can pass your details to the owner.
by simmitc
Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can’t get my daughters car to start
Replies: 163
Views: 15003349

Re: Can’t get my daughters car to start

I think that we have exhausted the original question, and possibly a few others as well, so it really is time to close this topic; and I will lock it. Any objections, feel free to PM me. Let's hope that we hear more of Elaine, Chloe and the car, and that all reports are good.
by simmitc
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Number plate light
Replies: 8
Views: 658

Re: Number plate light

If you did connect the wires the wrong way round at first then the fuse (if fitted) would have blown, meaning that the second attempt still won't work. Look below the voltage regulator for an inline fuse holder with red wires. Check and if necessary replace the fuse. NB 5 amp, not the 35 amp from th...
by simmitc
Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VIN numbers - Series II
Replies: 9
Views: 839

Re: VIN numbers - Series II

Are you relying on the plate on the bulkhead for the VIN, or have you found the number stamped into the shell? It could be that someone has swapped the plate from one car to another. No idea why, but these things do happen; in which case, your description could be correct and so could BMIHT. Hopeful...
by simmitc
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 2speed switch
Replies: 6
Views: 714

Re: 2speed switch

What year is the car - later carts had "flick" or toggle switches, and the switch for the 2-speed kit matches those. If you have the earlier pull on switches then that will be more difficult. You would have to get the kit and use a meter to work out which terminals were connected for which...