Morris Minor Owners Club

the store-man, of old, is no longer. One needs the registration number of the vehicle or they cannot locate a part on the computer system these days. Yesterday I went to get some blue antifreeze, I was told in the shop that I probably needed the red, but if I gave them the registration they would c...

Are you sure that its the by-pass stub that's leaking? I was under the impression that if you try to fit the copper coolant pipe above the head nuts, it was too short to correctly fit the bottom hose.

Check that your fan belt is not over tight and that the pulleys are properly in line.

A washer is not required, just screw it in and tighten.

Thanks gents, I have some 15mm, it wont take long to make one.

I just need an idea so that I can get the material before I remove the rack, I don't want to purchase bar which is way over size.

Has anyone got any idea of the diameter of the racks primary damper pad please.

Try a https://www.mcgillmotorsport.com/brake- ... c-70-p-365

You need to fit a 10lb brake valve on the pipe to the rear. They keep the rear shoes in contact with the drum. You have to remember that you have removed the top hat seal from the master cylinder.

Have you tested the old coil? You should have about 3.5 ohms resistance across the coil terminals.

I think that this post is related to a previous one. The poster drove home and the engine starts but cuts out after a few seconds

It could be a lot of things and everyone will have a different idea as its difficult to diagnose without the car in front of you. I personally would now look at the condenser and coil.

Try tightening the sender unit fasteners, but be aware that you can overtighten them which crushes the gasket. Also you do not need any sealant with a cork gasket.

IIRC there is a filter inside the tank, I would be tempted to syphon out as much fuel as possible, remove the sender unit then have a look inside. You can do this with the tank still inside the car. Obviously no naked flames etc.

paul 300358 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 1:43 pm Have you considered that the problem could be electrical?

Are you sure the problem is with the pump, have you got a spark when the engine dies?

If you run the engine then turn off the ignition as soon as the engine stops, is there fuel in the float chamber?

Have you considered that the problem could be electrical?

Before removing anything check the battery. Put the headlights on and turn the key, are the headlight going dim?

I've ordered from Jones Springs of Walsall. British spring steel and springs made in Britain. Properly heat treated. For 5 leaf springs (my car is a convertible) they are £130 + VAT each. They are made to order and the company is extremely busy at the moment. Delivery 3-4 weeks. If a job is worth d...

svenedin wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:38 pm

paul 300358 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:33 pm They were £350 last year.

Painful but quality costs money. If they last as long as my current springs did I will not be around to be buying another set!

How long did delivery take?

About a week

They were £350 last year.