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by King Kenny
Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: SU Fuel Pump or Hardi replacement?
Replies: 19
Views: 3454

Re: SU Fuel Pump or Hardi replacement?

A lot of questions, I can only help by telling you about my situation. The Original fuel pump on my 53 year old Traveller is still giving me good service. I did replace the points and diaphragm somewhen in the late 1980's.You have to be careful when replacing the whole pump as I believe there are tw...
by King Kenny
Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Spare wheel aperture board
Replies: 16
Views: 4474

Re: Spare wheel aperture board

The assembly you have ringed fits behind the lower metal panel behind the rear bumpers and holds the two side assemblies together.
by King Kenny
Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Spare wheel aperture board
Replies: 16
Views: 4474

Re: Spare wheel aperture board

Excuse the Mrs in her youth. This is my Traveller in around 1882. I had just fitted green corduroy panel covers. You can see the original cover board. although it may be upside down. It was a piece of hardboard with a folded metal edge on one edge and a finger hole on the other. IMG s1983 mar Large....
by King Kenny
Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Woodwork preservation and front doors
Replies: 5
Views: 2733

Re: Woodwork preservation and front doors

Hi and welcome. It is always good to hear from world wide owners. I have owned my Traveller for 44 years and have replaced the wood twice. My rear doors are now falling apart but the wood on the rest of the body is discoloured but solid. The car has been kept outside all year and used virtually ever...
by King Kenny
Mon Aug 07, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Trouble Removing Grease Nipple
Replies: 8
Views: 1071

Re: Trouble Removing Grease Nipple

Try a good pair of Mole Grips and get new grease nipples.
by King Kenny
Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front Brake Vibration
Replies: 16
Views: 1613

Re: Front Brake Vibration

Sounds like it could be an oval brake drum. You can get them skimmed but frankly I wouldn't bother. I would (and did) go with the disk brake route. It is not difficult and you will thank yourself in the future.
by King Kenny
Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Beyond saving?
Replies: 15
Views: 4115

Re: Beyond saving?

OUCH. It probably looks worse than it is (hopefully). It looks like dried out underseal, I hate the stuff. A whole inner wing can be replaced if you take care and spend a lot of time in the preparation. I wonder how the other side looks. By the time you finish this job you will be a welding expert. ...
by King Kenny
Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hardening half-shafts
Replies: 20
Views: 2632

Re: Hardening half-shafts

Hi. It was my understanding that half-shafts are already hardened. I know that you should not swop them over from left to right as they get work hardened to whichever way they are turning. We used to case harden components in the factory that I worked in many years ago. I would think it would be cos...
by King Kenny
Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lights
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Lights

I assume you have checked the wiring. Have you checked the earth wire to body connection?
by King Kenny
Sat Jul 08, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mobile phones
Replies: 12
Views: 1514

Re: Mobile phones

kevin s wrote: Sat Jul 08, 2023 9:08 pm You can get usb chargers for motorcycles that are all sealed plastic parts with 2 wires coming out of them.
That is what I plan on using but I wondered what the best option for mounting the phone was. I do not like the idea of sticking it to the windscreen so some sort of dash mount seems best.
by King Kenny
Sat Jul 08, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contacts at the DVLA
Replies: 2
Views: 1122

Re: Contacts at the DVLA

Try an Ouija board.

I tried sending then an eMail last week, I am still waiting for a reply...
by King Kenny
Sat Jul 08, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Importing my Morris Minor to the UK
Replies: 9
Views: 4835

Re: Importing my Morris Minor to the UK

I received my new V5 registration document today, I was worried that they may have lost my application because it has taken over five weeks to get a reply. The car is now taxed (£0) insured and MOT-ed and I am looking forward to taking her back on the roads again. The whole process, although difficu...
by King Kenny
Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mobile phones
Replies: 12
Views: 1514

Mobile phones

What are the options for fitting a mobile phone on the dash of my Traveller? I want to use WAZE both as a map and as an accurate indicator of speed.Just wandered what you use.
by King Kenny
Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Alternative jack and starting handle
Replies: 4
Views: 1858

Re: Alternative jack and starting handle

I converted a scissor jack by welding two small lengths of angle iron on the top to make a 'U' shape that fits neatly over the Morris's jacking point. It is quick and won't slip off.
by King Kenny
Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Self Cancelling Indicator Trigger
Replies: 14
Views: 1595

Re: Self Cancelling Indicator Trigger

Just a thought. Whilst everything is apart consider changing the indicator arm to the lest side as in modern cars. I did this years ago after constantly turning the wipers on when signaling left. All you have to do is put the steering column upside down.
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by King Kenny
Thu Jun 01, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Indicator stem bulb brightness
Replies: 6
Views: 582

Re: Indicator stem bulb brightness

When I started driving back in the mid 70s I fitted a 'Buzzicator' and I had an audible warning when the indicators were werking. I suspect a simple buzzer would be a good substitute these days.
by King Kenny
Tue May 30, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Importing my Morris Minor to the UK
Replies: 9
Views: 4835

Re: Importing my Morris Minor to the UK

For your information I have filled Form C179B and sent it to HMRC. Received a replay vie eMail stating that no tax was owed. I took the Traveller for an MOT whish she passed. I have now filled in form V55\5 and sent it to DVLA with the original V5, MOT certificate, letter from NOVA (HMRC), copy of m...
by King Kenny
Mon May 22, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Heater control tap - simple solution
Replies: 12
Views: 3572

Re: Heater control tap - simple solution

I fitted a brass tap after going through several cable valves. I think this is a wonderful solution. You do not need to stop the car and pop the bonnet if it gets cold.
by King Kenny
Tue May 09, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Importing my Morris Minor to the UK
Replies: 9
Views: 4835

Re: Importing my Morris Minor to the UK

Just had an eMail from HMRC to ask me to fill in Form C179B to confirm that no tax is required.