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- Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Window regulator
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1026
Re: Window regulator
The wheel fits in the channel of the painted section. I believe originally the glass was pressed in with a rubber section between it and the channel. Mine was rotten so I used a silicone sealant/adhesive (neutral cure) to bond the glass into the channel in the hope that my new assembly didn't trap w...
- Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:50 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Window regulator
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1026
Re: Window regulator
In the channel of parts 1 and 3
Alan
Alan
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Dual Carb questions RE: Choke and Float chamber
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1824
Re: Dual Carb questions RE: Choke and Float chamber
If you search back through my posts I fitted a pair to my sidevalve. Constructed inlet manifolds etc and those overflow pipes were long enough to get to top of sump level. All together it was a lot of work and as Phil says, improvement was minimal. I did measure (it was measureable!) the times taken...
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MOT from 1st April 2021
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1008
Re: MOT from 1st April 2021
With regard to changing a complete brake pipe I believe there are many 'modern' vehicles where changing a complete pipe would be very labour intensive considering the route it could take.
Alan
Alan
- Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:18 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Blooming rubber!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1823
Re: Blooming rubber!
I questioned my cracking tyres (not Morris) at our local very good tyre fitters, he advised that the cracks I showed him were ok but the use of tyre treatments is generally bad news for tyres!
Alan
Alan
- Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:34 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake Fluid
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1228
Re: Brake Fluid
Only had good experiences with silicone - filled in early 2000!
Alan
Alan
- Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:01 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Period Fire extinguisher
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2178
Re: Period Fire extinguisher
I still have a Halon extinguisher, super effective and leaves no mess but unfortunately not very environmentally friendly and were banned.
They work by swamping the area in the gas and eliminating the oxygen/air.
Alan
They work by swamping the area in the gas and eliminating the oxygen/air.
Alan
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:35 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Period Fire extinguisher
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2178
Re: Period Fire extinguisher
Looks great! Can't say I've seen that model before?
I have a brass bodied Pyrene one I carry in the Morris but don't suppose it would work if needed!
(It's not the only one I carry)
Alan
I have a brass bodied Pyrene one I carry in the Morris but don't suppose it would work if needed!
(It's not the only one I carry)
Alan
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:48 pm
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: MM gearbox query
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1490
Re: MM gearbox query
Doesn't look right, the scroll should not be visible. Just measured my spare box flange to casting end at 57mm (yours looks like 65?)
I would investigate as you can guarantee it will leak.
As for the hole, don't know what it's for but they all have them!
Alan
I would investigate as you can guarantee it will leak.
As for the hole, don't know what it's for but they all have them!
Alan
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 9:34 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rattle in silence box
- Replies: 5
- Views: 444
Re: Rattle in silence box
I seem to remember the official workshop manual describes where to insert screws into the silencer case to secure the baffles. This I suppose could work with a 'factory' system but are after market systems made in the same way though? When I had a rattling box years ago I must admit to deforming it ...
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Morris Minor 4x4, well almost.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 717
Re: Morris Minor 4x4, well almost.
Do all that work - then ride it around in the sea?
Alan
Alan
Re: Barbers
Do my own - Lidl clippers, number 3 over the top, number 2 up sides/back.
Even the missus thinks it looks ok!
Alan
Even the missus thinks it looks ok!
Alan
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: quality battery charger
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1093
Re: quality battery charger
Might be good but why can't they give a price off the site instead of requesting a quote?
Puts folk off.
Alan
Puts folk off.
Alan
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:13 am
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: 1948 MM arrived
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3755
Re: 1948 MM arrived
Looks Very Nice - enjoy!
Alan
Alan
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:57 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Jacking points / axle stands
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3242
Re: Jacking points / axle stands
I would personally only raise a car off the ground to preserve the tyres, but if they are shot already?
Alan
Alan
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:18 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Spare tyre/wheel-does anyone not carry one?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1739
Re: Spare tyre/wheel-does anyone not carry one?
I have bigger wheels/tyres on my minor and have also got the same size as a spare. I accommodated it in the usual place but raised the shelf as required.
Works well but obviously lose a bit of boot space although it's never been a major problem.
Alan
Works well but obviously lose a bit of boot space although it's never been a major problem.
Alan
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 7:48 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Identify clock
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1246
Re: Identify clock
My dash clock didn't come from an MM but you would have to look hard to notice it wasn't genuine!
I think similar clocks were fitted to some BMC vehicles of similar vintage and believe that's where mine came from. I did some post's on it when it was installed.
Alan
I think similar clocks were fitted to some BMC vehicles of similar vintage and believe that's where mine came from. I did some post's on it when it was installed.
Alan
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Morris minor half shafts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 834
Re: Morris minor half shafts
I put an additional screw fixing in the half shafts!
I did it because I didn't like the idea of the O ring opening up the joint to the hub, seemed to tip it out of square which would the reveal an oily joint.
I realise it's all held together once the wheel nuts are tightened up.
Alan
I did it because I didn't like the idea of the O ring opening up the joint to the hub, seemed to tip it out of square which would the reveal an oily joint.
I realise it's all held together once the wheel nuts are tightened up.
Alan
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Servicing A Minor Benny Hill Style
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2238
Re: Servicing A Minor Benny Hill Style
Excellent! Happy days.
Alan
Alan
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:01 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: protecting bare metal.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 912
Re: protecting bare metal.
Bondaprimer - good stuff, I used it, it has a good amount of solids in it which flatter well.
Don't see it so much as you used to though?
Alan
Don't see it so much as you used to though?
Alan