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by don58van
Fri Mar 03, 2023 7:47 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Tank sender unit
Replies: 7
Views: 1098

Re: Tank sender unit

My understanding is that you will need to change the fuel gauge for the later type too. Your existing one will not read anywhere near correctly with the later sender.
Don
by don58van
Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heater Spruce Up
Replies: 17
Views: 3715

Re: Heater Spruce Up

Great work! Thanks for the tip about the printing.
Don
by don58van
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Valve stem oil seals
Replies: 9
Views: 1359

Re: Valve stem oil seals

Thanks Mike
I was wondering whether it would be a bad move to omit the seals altogether. So now I have an answer based on experience.
Don
by don58van
Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Valve stem oil seals
Replies: 9
Views: 1359

Re: Valve stem oil seals

Thank you for your helpful replies. It is pretty much as I expected. I really have to install grooved inlet valve guides and top hat seals if I want to do it properly. I am trying to avoid replacing the guides because I don't have the reamer and seat cutter that are needed to do the job properly. An...
by don58van
Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Valve stem oil seals
Replies: 9
Views: 1359

Valve stem oil seals

I have a quandry... I have the head off my 948cc Minor to replace a failed head gasket. I am almost ready to put the head back on but I thought I should grind the valves first. This raises the old chestnut of what to do about the valve stem seals. At this time, I would prefer to avoid upgrading the ...
by don58van
Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ford ka front seats
Replies: 5
Views: 1222

Re: ford ka front seats

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by don58van
Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ford ka front seats
Replies: 5
Views: 1222

Re: ford ka front seats

If you search on here, you will find information from others who have fitted Ka seats, including the modifications to the mounting points required.
Don
by don58van
Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: mirrors
Replies: 19
Views: 2535

Re: mirrors

Maybe you don't have it fitted or adjusted correctly? I have absolutely no problem at all with my Lucas type mirrors and have an excellent view in both of them. The van and pick-up are a different thing because of the width of the rear body, so I understand the need for a longer mirror arm but for ...
by don58van
Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:19 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: mirrors
Replies: 19
Views: 2535

Re: mirrors

the near side one, I can't get it in the right place I had that problem with my lucas-style nearside mirror that is fitted to the triangle at the leading edge of the window. I fixed it by making a resin wedge that fits under the mounting face of the arm. It gets the arm to the right angle. The wedg...
by don58van
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Shock absorbers - front
Replies: 8
Views: 864

Re: Shock absorbers - front

Do not overfill the dampers. There must be an air gap under the cap to allow for fluid expansion.
Don
by don58van
Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:32 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM lowlight front wings!
Replies: 4
Views: 962

Re: MM lowlight front wings!

If you are importing, New Zealand is worth investigating too.
Don
by don58van
Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: My first time
Replies: 51
Views: 20150

Re: My first time

Hi and Welcome :D

There are some threads on this site detailing excellent full restorations. You might have to go back quite a few years to see some, but they are well worth the search. I am sure you find them helpful.
Don
by don58van
Wed Oct 05, 2022 6:23 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Brake fluid moister tester at Lidl
Replies: 12
Views: 3689

Re: Brake fluid moister tester at Lidl

Are you happy with your moisture testers? For example, can they show a clear difference between old and fresh brake fluid?
Don
by don58van
Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Length of damper link
Replies: 11
Views: 1017

Re: Length of damper link

Thank you very much for your replies. Its a bit of a mystery. From your helpful replies, it looks like the old/shorter ones are correct original fitments. However, the part number stamped one does not agree with the factory parts list or the Moss data. I guess we will go ahead an fit the new, longer...
by don58van
Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Length of damper link
Replies: 11
Views: 1017

Length of damper link

A friend is replacing worn links for the rear dampers on his '56 Traveller. When comparing the new links with the ones he removed, he found that the old ones are significantly shorter than the replacement parts (which he is confident are the correct parts for a Minor). The old links are about 160mm ...
by don58van
Sun Sep 18, 2022 6:05 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: It's not always the clutch itself that fails........
Replies: 17
Views: 1176

Re: It's not always the clutch itself that fails........

I doubt there is one specially made to fit with these parts
ESM has them.
Don
by don58van
Mon Sep 12, 2022 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Activity
Replies: 42
Views: 3364

Re: Forum Activity

Some of the decline in new topics and new posts would be from the passing of Roy (bmcecosse). :wink: For those who don't know of him, he has thousands of posts on this site and on several others too. He also provoked many responses with his tendency to enjoy a squabble. What a character! And a knowl...
by don58van
Sun Sep 11, 2022 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum Activity
Replies: 42
Views: 3364

Re: Forum Activity

I too avoid FB. I haven't used it for many years because I am concerned that its operators don't do enough to minimise its damaging effects. I note that Many other Minor messageboards are now all but dead. Regrettably, if the MMOC messageboard continues to fade I will have to give up my stand agains...
by don58van
Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:30 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Heater casing refurbishment
Replies: 13
Views: 1115

Re: Heater casing refurbishment

There are comments on here about wiring of the fan motor. There is some disagreement about whether which way the wires are connected (polarity) matters in terms of making the motor rotate in the correct direction to make the fan blow correctly. In the case of the box-shaped Minor heaters, the answer...
by don58van
Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:48 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Distributors
Replies: 2
Views: 241

Re: Distributors

What determines the cam degrees ?
I would be guessing that it would be related to dwell.
Don