you're right its not an 8, I was trying to zoom in but only got so far before I was unable to read it.
Yes now I can see the rear a little clearer it has been butchered somewhat.
Shame to see it rusting away though.
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- Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lurking in the background FL? 782C
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1384
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lurking in the background FL? 782C
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1384
Lurking in the background FL? 782C
Whilst looking at V8 powered Mercedes I came across this image showing a 1965 Morris Minor lurking in the undergrowth. I see the registration as FLN 782C but there is no trace of that number, FLM 782C is shown as a white Minor. I wonder of the owner of FLM 782C is a member?
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:58 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1098 Gearbox Rebuild
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3118
Re: 1098 Gearbox Rebuild
The reverse idler shaft I fitted to my 1275 gearbox was a nice snug fit, I was able to slide it in with finger pressure once oiled, it came out the same way. I take it the marks on the shaft in the picture are caused by the removal process? On a side note I didn't have to use a hammer on any of the ...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Duckhams classic fuel additive or valvemaster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2257
Re: Duckhams classic fuel additive or valvemaster
I don't think an additive will protect your rubber from ethanol but for whats its worth I used to run my Hillman Imp on Valvemaster but that was a freshly rebuilt engine with standard valves and after running it for a couple of years on road rallies etc it was running sweet as a nut. Being an alumi...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Duckhams classic fuel additive or valvemaster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2257
Re: Duckhams classic fuel additive or valvemaster
I’m not sure that anecdotal recommendations for these products count for very much. If you use an additive and your engine doesn’t break has the magic product saved it or maybe it wasn’t going to break anyway. Probably not, but in my case I found the Imp engine ran somewhat quieter and never caused...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:52 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1098 Gearbox Rebuild
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3118
Re: 1098 Gearbox Rebuild
Great photos. I can't imagine why the gearbox was noisy :wink: :) BTW There is a demonstration of the jubilee clip / zip tie method on youtube somewhere--much cheaper than the cup-type tool I referred to earlier. There is also the clear plastic bag method, which can be combined with other methods t...
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Duckhams classic fuel additive or valvemaster
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2257
Re: Duckhams classic fuel additive or valvemaster
I don't think an additive will protect your rubber from ethanol but for whats its worth I used to run my Hillman Imp on Valvemaster but that was a freshly rebuilt engine with standard valves and after running it for a couple of years on road rallies etc it was running sweet as a nut.
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:25 pm
- Forum: Problems with the Messageboard
- Topic: Server Errors?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11441
Re: Server Errors?
I don't know the ins and outs of servers and forums (Fora?) but as a member of a number of different forums I can say this and one other have a lot of down time, the remainder seem to carry on regardless of content. But having said that this forum is clear and concise to use with an easy to find sea...
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:03 am
- Forum: Other
- Topic: interesting inlet manifold
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1638
Re: interesting inlet manifold
Well that is a strange one.
maybe the smaller carb is being used for the tickover and the second carb comes in on full throttle?
Possibly drag racing??
Just a guess.
maybe the smaller carb is being used for the tickover and the second carb comes in on full throttle?
Possibly drag racing??
Just a guess.
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:58 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Use of Metro rear drums on a Minor.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1408
Re: Use of Metro rear drums on a Minor.
As someone who will be relying heavily on my handbrake once my car is out on the hills I find this post very useful. I will be sourcing a set of Metro drums to add to my ever growing list of parts to be fitted to my Minor. As ever Phil, thanks for bringing the information to light. I live in Dartmo...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 8:01 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Use of Metro rear drums on a Minor.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1408
Re: Use of Metro rear drums on a Minor.
As someone who will be relying heavily on my handbrake once my car is out on the hills I find this post very useful.
I will be sourcing a set of Metro drums to add to my ever growing list of parts to be fitted to my Minor.
As ever Phil, thanks for bringing the information to light.
I will be sourcing a set of Metro drums to add to my ever growing list of parts to be fitted to my Minor.
As ever Phil, thanks for bringing the information to light.
Re: Rust
This must be one of the oldest thread revivals around
I wonder if the rusty car is still around?
Is Chris still a member?
So many questions....
I wonder if the rusty car is still around?
Is Chris still a member?
So many questions....
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:17 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Stale petrol
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2471
Re: Stale petrol
I had to clean the fuel system on my old mini 1275GT which was fitted with twin tanks, I cannot forget the horrible smell of stale fuel, nor the gunk it left behind.
Get rid of the stale fuel and treat your car to some fresh stuff, it will repay you in the long run.
Get rid of the stale fuel and treat your car to some fresh stuff, it will repay you in the long run.
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:10 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: 1968 Police Morris Minor
- Replies: 165
- Views: 127019
Re: 1968 Police Morris Minor
I'm only looking at the picture on my tablet but it looks like it's perforated.
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:56 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: 1968 Police Morris Minor
- Replies: 165
- Views: 127019
Re: 1968 Police Morris Minor
I'm afraid to tell you but that rust looks like it needs to be cut out and welded properly otherwise it will spread.
Having gone so far I would cut it out and repair it.
Having gone so far I would cut it out and repair it.
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:18 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: colour blind
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5565
Re: colour blind
I had a conversation with a friend of mine who is a painter and decorator, he is colour blind but manages to get by without issue.
Colour blindness contact lenses and glasses were mentioned I wonder do those work?
Colour blindness contact lenses and glasses were mentioned I wonder do those work?
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ULJ 593 1957 Log book
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2787
ULJ 593 1957 Log book
Hi all I'm a member of the Mercedes owners club and a member on there has inherited a large number of old buff log books from his deceased father and amongst them is a 1957 Morris Minor log book with the registration number ULJ 593. Although the number appears to be out of use it may ring a bell wit...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Electric Cars
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2705
Re: Electric Cars
Gov now announce the banning of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, yes, 10 years time! Following this, it is likely that they will then eventually want to phase out petrol/diesel itself so will be impossible to drive the older vehicles. Of course, an electric Minor has already been produced bu...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:34 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Domes/bulges in the boot floor
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2513
Re: Domes/bulges in the boot floor
I would agree its to compensate for a fully loaded vehicle,luggage and passengers then allowing for suspension movement and eventually worn springs to avoid any suspension/body interference.
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:40 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Minor rust in seam, worth cutting it back?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 841
Re: Minor rust in seam, worth cutting it back?
I cannot see the images you have posted, maybe others can and will comment.
If it helps you, I have a couple of videos on you tube showing how I tackled the floors on my 1965 2 door.
Link here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbZsl ... Z08ArjvOjA
If it helps you, I have a couple of videos on you tube showing how I tackled the floors on my 1965 2 door.
Link here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbZsl ... Z08ArjvOjA