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by mollythemoggie
Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting 3.9 diff
Replies: 33
Views: 10800

Re: Fitting 3.9 diff

how much oil do they take out of interest?
Cheers,
Tom
by mollythemoggie
Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting 3.9 diff
Replies: 33
Views: 10800

Re: Fitting 3.9 diff

Wow thank you for the heads up re the thread tap very good to know!!

And thank you all for such comprehensive answers MOST appreciated!!
by mollythemoggie
Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting 3.9 diff
Replies: 33
Views: 10800

Re: Fitting 3.9 diff

Thank you all for the replies! most appreciated! yes am aware! my problem is i have a 5sp box and nissan motor and the stock diff gives me high revs and mild speeds so just trying to correct that.. the previous owner did so using 195 tyres whereas I've since gone back to 175's with regards to the se...
by mollythemoggie
Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting 3.9 diff
Replies: 33
Views: 10800

Fitting 3.9 diff

Hi I have been given a 3.9 diff out of a midget.. just wondering is there anything I'll need to swap beside the diff when fitting? i.e. axels mounting the tailshaft etc?

Cheers,
Tom
by mollythemoggie
Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original Style Seats That Recline?
Replies: 11
Views: 1834

Re: Original Style Seats That Recline?

What do you mean by bmc1800? Is that an Austin 1800?

I've seen some in mgbs but finding them is the problem!
by mollythemoggie
Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original Style Seats That Recline?
Replies: 11
Views: 1834

Re: Original Style Seats That Recline?

were they for a moggie? or featured in another bmc car? I'm basically looking to find some here in Aus!
by mollythemoggie
Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original Style Seats That Recline?
Replies: 11
Views: 1834

Original Style Seats That Recline?

Hi just wondering if any of the bmc cars came out with the low-back seats like in a standard mog but ones that recline?

I was looking for some new front seats and my wife likes taking a nap as we cruise down the highway!
by mollythemoggie
Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: amount of fabric required for seat re-trim?
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: amount of fabric required for seat re-trim?

darn so fabric that's 137cm isn't going to cut it?

hmm I'll see if I can track it down in a 150cm wide bolt
by mollythemoggie
Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Other
Topic: amount of fabric required for seat re-trim?
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: amount of fabric required for seat re-trim?

Wow thank you guys I found a marine vinyl perfect match to the tartan I'll be using for highlights
by mollythemoggie
Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: amount of fabric required for seat re-trim?
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

amount of fabric required for seat re-trim?

Hi i was just wondering if anyone knew how much fabric was required to retrim the front and rear seats of a 4 door mog?

Thanks so much,
Tom
by mollythemoggie
Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Different sized trunnions?
Replies: 4
Views: 943

Different sized trunnions?

Hi all, I took old and new trunnions and put them together.. The trunnions I bought from Bullmotif (same as esm model I asked both) are 6cm in height (the metal casing that is) the ones on the car are made by a company called Allena and they are 6.5 cm long.. I have no idea why that would be the cas...
by mollythemoggie
Sat Jul 30, 2011 1:48 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: What gauge wire for ign fuse box?
Replies: 1
Views: 439

What gauge wire for ign fuse box?

Hi guys I've split my fuse setup into 2 small fuse boxes one for battery fed stuff and one for the switched circuits.. Just wondering I have a 20a fuse in the battery box which has the feed to the ign switch from there it comes out the other side to the new ign switched box currently have 12ga wire ...
by mollythemoggie
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:59 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Thermo fan wiring with override
Replies: 2
Views: 943

Thermo fan wiring with override

Hi all installing a new thermo fan I have the wiring diagram for installing it to work off a standard temp sensor with relay but I was wondering how would I wire in an override switch so if something stuffed up I could just turn it on?

Cheers
Tom
by mollythemoggie
Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:50 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: New Fusebox Wiring
Replies: 7
Views: 1637

Re: New Fusebox Wiring

Because I've had electrical issues with the car.. it was sputtering up through the rev range due to electrical issues... the ign switch was burnt out and there was a dodgy kill switch put in by the previous owner.. so I thought I'd take the opportunity to upgrade my wiring do some safe things.. like...
by mollythemoggie
Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:56 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: New Fusebox Wiring
Replies: 7
Views: 1637

Re: New Fusebox Wiring

hahaha what the heck is that picture!
by mollythemoggie
Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: New Fusebox Wiring
Replies: 7
Views: 1637

Re: New Fusebox Wiring

Thanks for clarifying Alec..
most appreciated!
by mollythemoggie
Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: New Fusebox Wiring
Replies: 7
Views: 1637

New Fusebox Wiring

Hi Guys, 1. Just rewiring my fuse setup.. just wondering what ga wire you'd suggest for the primary battery feed to my new fuse box? 2. Also just wondering what amp fuse I'd need for the interior light.. and can anyone tell me which of the 2 purple wires it is? the thick or thin? 3. There are 2 gree...
by mollythemoggie
Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:14 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: How to Mount Stereo In Glovebox?
Replies: 38
Views: 7135

Re: How to Mount Stereo In Glovebox?

Thanks for the reply guys!
yes I was thinking of getting one of those din mounting kits but was trying to pick the right one!
by mollythemoggie
Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:03 am
Forum: Other
Topic: How to Mount Stereo In Glovebox?
Replies: 38
Views: 7135

How to Mount Stereo In Glovebox?

Hi I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how to mount a stereo inside your glovebox? I was hoping to put mine in there and was wondering what approach people had taken i.e. wood panel screwed in somehow? where are the screws mounted etc..

any photos would be fantastic!

Cheers,
Tom
by mollythemoggie
Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FORUM front Portal Page
Replies: 1
Views: 890

FORUM front Portal Page

Hi i was just wondering if you guys had used specific portal software for the front page of mmoc or if that was actually hardcoded stuff?

Cheers,
Tom