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by Murrayminor
Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash
Replies: 48
Views: 6165

Re: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash

There are two distinct camps when it comes to classics, those that like their classic and take every opportunity to work on them, maybe even enjoying working on them rather than driving, and the other camp who love classic cars but cannot wild a spanner. I would say I think you've missed a group he...
by Murrayminor
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash
Replies: 48
Views: 6165

Re: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash

There are two distinct camps when it comes to classics, those that like their classic and take every opportunity to work on them, maybe even enjoying working on them rather than driving, and the other camp who love classic cars but cannot wild a spanner. There is a guy in the next street to me who o...
by Murrayminor
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:18 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: signs
Replies: 11
Views: 2822

Re: signs

I believe there are different speed limits for vans in the uk. On single-carriageway roads displaying the national speed limit sign, vans are limited to 50mph. The same rule applies on a dual carriageway, where the speed limit is 70mph for a car, but is 60mph for a van. On a motorway, a van is typic...
by Murrayminor
Sat Nov 14, 2020 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Minor Matters ??
Replies: 31
Views: 4045

Re: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Minor Matters ??

I have just returned home to find my copy on the doormat.
Quick coffee and I'm set up for an hour or so.
by Murrayminor
Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:43 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Length of 2Ba cheese Head Screws bowl to wing
Replies: 10
Views: 1876

Re: Length of 2Ba cheese Head Screws bowl to wing

Sorry cannot help you, my wings are in storage so cannot measure them.
On a different note I have just had a look at Upper Main Arm NSW on Google maps, what a beautiful part of the world. :D

Certainly beats the north west England.
by Murrayminor
Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting new pistons
Replies: 9
Views: 1368

Re: Fitting new pistons

I have linked this thread to your original thread so people can see you found a solution to your original query. :D
by Murrayminor
Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Knocking sound in 948 Minor
Replies: 8
Views: 1186

Re: Knocking sound in 948 Minor

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=72888

I have added the update to this thread to keep everything easy for people to find as there has been an update.
by Murrayminor
Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:28 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting new pistons
Replies: 9
Views: 1368

Re: Fitting new pistons

As above, check for crankshaft throw fore and aft movement, also check the bores, they may need to be re-bored to remove damage. Yes it does look like that piston has certainly been flopping about in the bore. What is the condition of the big end bearings and are any of the other pistons damaged? Lo...
by Murrayminor
Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699253

Re: Spotted today.

Saw a blue traveller sporting a roof rack today in Bury Lancs heading towards Pilsworth Ind est.
Looked lovely and was pulling very well up the hill from Manchester Road.
by Murrayminor
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:05 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Newbie, Fiat TC & Volumex HFO 501 NEW BUILD 2018
Replies: 342
Views: 117436

Re: Newbie, Fiat TC & Volumex HFO 501 NEW BUILD 2018

What sad news, Guy Croft racing engines has been one of those institutions and he produced some excellent engines. RIP.
by Murrayminor
Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil pump
Replies: 6
Views: 743

Re: Oil pump

Phil

Does it not look similar to the one listed at 57 on the below Moss catalogue?

https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-m ... 51-71.html
by Murrayminor
Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash
Replies: 48
Views: 6165

Re: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash

All great to see and reassuring to know the Minor will continue for a few years yet, keep up the great work, much appreciated. I still feel (and act sometimes) like I'm still a teenager, although I'm now fast approaching 55 the only thing slowing me down are a few aching bones and damaged joints as ...
by Murrayminor
Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel line connection at the tank
Replies: 24
Views: 2280

Re: Fuel line connection at the tank

Thanks for you clear answer. I dare to have a go at releasing the nut now . . . Be careful you may twist the fuel pipe as you try to undo it. I would suggest a decent penetrating oil (not WD40) on the nut beforehand, maybe even a day or two. Then attempt to tighten the nut before attempting to undo...
by Murrayminor
Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommend me a welder!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1181

Re: Recommend me a welder!!

I have a big bottle ,regulator and flow meter ,thank goodness as I am going through gas at an alarming rate. Would a modern MIG be any better in use, or will it always depend on the clown holding the torch? Reason I ask is that sometimes the weld goes on perfectly, other times it is a shambles. I a...
by Murrayminor
Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommend me a welder!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1181

Re: Recommend me a welder!!

Please expand on this eurotorch business, how does it differ from the normal one ? Why does it differ ? and what makes it better or worse ? The eurotorch has a longer torch with a swivel head, so instead of having to twist the cable the head twists making access easier. There are conversions availa...
by Murrayminor
Tue Nov 03, 2020 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash
Replies: 48
Views: 6165

Re: Young enthusiast Bangers and Cash

Whilst I understand people who cherish their cars and enjoy sitting in the grounds of a nice country house displaying their hard work its not something that usually appeals to the younger generation. I have always been more into driving classic cars rather than looking at them, and as such tend to o...
by Murrayminor
Mon Nov 02, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommend me a welder!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1181

Re: Recommend me a welder!!

Nip across to the mig welding forum, lots of great advice and recommendations. Tig is supposed to be good but difficult to master, I opted for mig which I think is more user friendly. My own welder is a Clarke 135 te turbo and to be honest it welds fine for bodywork, the only let down is the clown w...
by Murrayminor
Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:14 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Reverse selector plunger
Replies: 7
Views: 1705

Re: Reverse selector plunger

The plunger with the elongated detent ball is for the gearstick play.


As seen here:

https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-m ... 58-66.html
by Murrayminor
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Noisy exhaust
Replies: 2
Views: 453

Re: Noisy exhaust

New exhaust tend to be a bit "boomy" until they get a bit of soot in there.
by Murrayminor
Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:39 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Recent acquisition
Replies: 37
Views: 7503

Re: Recent acquisition

Very nice. Unfortunately the salt over here has killed any chance of a "Rust Free" car.

It would be lovely to have that in my garage to tinker with.

Good luck with her.