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by win
Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MVA Rally
Replies: 8
Views: 2408

Re: MVA Rally

I second that, a fantastic weekend, well done to all the organisers, perfect venue.

Regards Win
by win
Tue Jun 27, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Column-Mounted indicator stalk
Replies: 18
Views: 5690

Re: Column-Mounted indicator stalk

The time delay switch is pneumatic, a leather seal pushed by a spring, the air escaping is reduced by a small conical screw, to slow down the return to the centre. I have made them work before, they can be very temperamental, the leather seal is softened with oil, having said that, mine failed again...
by win
Mon Jun 12, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cup holder for traveller
Replies: 15
Views: 3951

Re: Cup holder for traveller

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Something like this, sorry its home made, just a large oil seal.

Regards win
by win
Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:18 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Where's Roy?
Replies: 76
Views: 25464

Re: Where's Roy?

Sadly missed, Roys comments were always very useful and informative, a proper engineer.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.

Win
by win
Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: HMRC Phishing scam email anyone?
Replies: 42
Views: 9899

Re: HMRC Phishing scam email anyone?

I also appear to have managed to be placed on some "GULLIBLE MUGS SITE"
Not sure how to be remove, we just have to delete them, and hope they get fed up.

Any one any better ideas?

Regards Win
by win
Sun Sep 18, 2016 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMOC National Rally 2017
Replies: 40
Views: 11055

Re: MMOC National Rally 2017

4 hours from home, all motorway, near Gatwick airport, fantastic.

Seriously team, well done, looks a excellent venue.

Only need our government to allow us to reclaim our tax back on historic vehicle fuel, now there's an idea.

Regards to all Win
by win
Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:05 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: front indicator 1958 traveller with semaphors
Replies: 3
Views: 1098

Re: front indicator 1958 traveller with semaphors

I have a S11 traveller with semaphores. I also fitted separate sidelights in the headlights, and use an orange bulb in the original side light, for indicators, which I think is very effective. At the rear, I have fitted discrete LED strips inside the door glass, for indicators and brakelights, which...
by win
Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 56 tourer +1275+long gear stick+diff?+speedo?
Replies: 6
Views: 1700

Re: 56 tourer +1275+long gear stick+diff?+speedo?

Hi I run a 1955 series 11 traveller with a 1275 Midget engine 7.1/4" clutch 1098 ribbed gearbox with conversion to retain long gear stick, 3.9 diff and 145 radials. I have retained the original semaphore indicators, added discrete flashers which are controlled by the original lever controlled v...
by win
Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEC
Replies: 7
Views: 2746

Re: NEC

Thanks for the replies, pretty much as I expected, shame really, but I think I will still do it.

Regards and thanks
by win
Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NEC
Replies: 7
Views: 2746

NEC

I am considering going to the restoration exhibition at the NEC 5-6 Nov. I have never been able to fit it in before. Can any one offer advice, does it need 2 days, I was thinking about staying overnight off site, going in on the service bus. Any deals on tickets and/or accommodation on site, or any ...
by win
Mon Dec 28, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Landrover Series 111 1981
Replies: 14
Views: 3281

Re: Landrover Series 111 1981

You must go for WINSTON but I am a little prejudice.
Happy motoring

regards Win

:D :D :D
by win
Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:09 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Burgled
Replies: 19
Views: 4743

Re: Burgled

Rusty nails are kinder to the environment.
by win
Thu May 07, 2015 1:03 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Barnsley Minors Event. Elsecar 10th May
Replies: 8
Views: 4776

Re: Barnsley Minors Event. Elsecar 10th May

Hi all I will be there too, always an enjoyable day, based at an original National Coal Board engineering workshops, full of loads of interesting stuff. Lots of other engineering stuff to see, steam engines and an original beam engine, I was an apprentice in that area, a few years ago, just after th...
by win
Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris minor XUR 19
Replies: 36
Views: 7077

Re: Morris minor XUR 19

When I was trying to obtain some information about my car, UNK. which was also registered in Hertford in 1955. I contacted the local authority by phone, they were very helpful, and for £5 they sent me a photo copy of the original hand written entry showing the Reg number, date and first owner. Might...
by win
Thu Jan 01, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
Replies: 28
Views: 6596

Re: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?

You have to remove the shaft from the lay gear, slide the gear to one side, and remove the 1st motion into the box, then remove the lay gear, from the box.
Regards Win
by win
Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:45 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fitting indicators
Replies: 4
Views: 1445

Re: Fitting indicators

Hi
I hope I have posted a diagram of my set up, which may explain the 8 way relay more clearly.
Regards Win[frame]Image[/frame]
by win
Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fitting indicators
Replies: 4
Views: 1445

Re: Fitting indicators

Hi One way to fit separate rear flashers, as follows. I assume you have a 8 way relay feeding the brake lights and flashers. Number 2 and 6 on the relay feed the front flashers, Number 6 right hand green/white and 2 left hand green/red. These cables need to be extended to the new respective rear fla...
by win
Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Piston rings issues
Replies: 59
Views: 10542

Re: Piston rings issues

Hi
I have a couple of spare rings, STD. diam, 1.6mm or .062" thick. Where are you???
You can have them if they are any use to you, PM me with your address, and I will post to you.

Regards Win
by win
Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: Other
Topic: High Dome Radiator with Serial Number
Replies: 5
Views: 2111

Re: High Dome Radiator with Serial Number

My 1955 S11 hi top rad has a brass plate.

MANUFACTURED BY
MORRIS MOTORS LIMITED
SBERTON WORKS OXFORD
3 5 4 7203

As best as I can see, my eyes a bit older than the name plate.
Am I now a POMMreg disciple.

Regards Win
by win
Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: roll over bars things
Replies: 2
Views: 1399

Re: roll over bars things

Where are you?, I have a homemade frame, you are welcome to borrow it if you are nearby.
I am near M1 J36.

Regards Win