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by Sleeper
Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Electric Morris Minor
Replies: 14
Views: 5097

Re: Electric Morris Minor

I have no problems with electric cars, their technology is wonderful and in ten or twenty years I will probably have no problem with their battery technology either but what I'm not happy with is loss of Historic status , Road Fund licence or MOT compliance..

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Change thermostat/heater pipe head bolts
Replies: 8
Views: 1250

Re: Change thermostat/heater pipe head bolts

You could " knock-up" two small brackets...
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John ;-)
by Sleeper
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 marina rear oil seal
Replies: 8
Views: 548

Re: 1275 marina rear oil seal

by Sleeper
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 marina rear oil seal
Replies: 8
Views: 548

Re: 1275 marina rear oil seal

by Sleeper
Thu Aug 31, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 marina rear oil seal
Replies: 8
Views: 548

Re: 1275 marina rear oil seal

It could be this you're thinking of

https://www.morrisminorspares.com/engin ... ly-p830198

Mixed opinions, I'm happy with mine , albeit with the midget guru mod..

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Break light switch removal, stuck
Replies: 5
Views: 960

Re: Break light switch removal, stuck

When replacing make sure you don't get left with an air bubble in this leg. It will no bleed out in my experience and causes spongy brakes. You can get an assistant to gently push down on thr brakes to ensure the union is full while refitting ... or with a "dropper" , apply a little brake ...
by Sleeper
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Speedometer Turns per Mile
Replies: 4
Views: 644

Re: Speedometer Turns per Mile

"Would read approx. 7% higher/ faster."

which could see a 7% reduction in your speeding tickets... :lol:

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Speedometer Turns per Mile
Replies: 4
Views: 644

Re: Speedometer Turns per Mile

Would read approx. 7% higher/ faster.

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: SGV305J
Replies: 0
Views: 4684

SGV305J

Dear All.

Anyone recognise the above reg. 2 Door in Blue , last MOTd July 2013, SORN , not taxed/insured , last outing July 2008...

I know it's a long shot....but...

Many Thanks

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Smart' motorways
Replies: 105
Views: 113417

Re: 'Smart' motorways

You can change your vote, I just tried it , scroll to he top and hit your choice of button...

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tracking - too much toe in
Replies: 51
Views: 5471

Re: Tracking - too much toe in

I agree , in the workshop manual ( 14th edition ) they appear parallel and are parallel..

John ;-)

P.S. What was that you said?

Was it Pedant or Peasant?

:lol:
by Sleeper
Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tracking - too much toe in
Replies: 51
Views: 5471

Re: Tracking - too much toe in

Optical illusion?

I measure ( on my screen ) 175mm at the rear and 179mm at the front.... Tracking out.

But having said that, the front wheels should definitely track in by 3/32" ( 2.5mm ) in real life.

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fixtures and fittings
Replies: 7
Views: 1477

Re: Fixtures and fittings

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If you do want to save it/them I'd try a small pair of tweezers or fine-nosed pliers in the red line( s ) to open up the fixing and try to release it..

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Jul 09, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 732490

Re: Spotted today.

Very few Moggies at the Cheshire Steam Fair today , despite the glorious weather...
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Not too sure about his missus....


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John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 732490

Re: Spotted today.

Spotted today at Kelsall Steam Rally
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Last ones....

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 732490

Re: Spotted today.

Spotted today at Kelsall Steam Rally
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Part 2

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Jun 25, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 732490

Re: Spotted today.

Spotted today at Kelsall Steam Rally
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Part1...

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front and Rear Damper Oil Change
Replies: 8
Views: 1467

Re: Front and Rear Damper Oil Change

wt is weight. " Oil weight is a term used to describe the viscosity of an oil, which means how well it flows at a specific temperature. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) assigns a viscosity number, or weight, to oil based on its flow at 210 degrees F, which is roughly the standard opera...
by Sleeper
Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Inspecting an engine with the cylinder head off
Replies: 11
Views: 1237

Re: Inspecting an engine with the cylinder head off

Stephen
Before you remove the head a leak-down test and a compression test would be useful..

John
by Sleeper
Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Crank rear oil seal conversion for 1098 cc ?
Replies: 33
Views: 11357

Re: Crank rear oil seal conversion for 1098 cc ?

Correct, but meanwhile, I'm not barred from my friends drives..

John ;-)