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 ;-)
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- Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:20 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Electric Morris Minor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5097
- 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...
John ;-)
John ;-)
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 marina rear oil seal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 548
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:46 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1275 marina rear oil seal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 548
- 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 ;-)
https://www.morrisminorspares.com/engin ... ly-p830198
Mixed opinions, I'm happy with mine , albeit with the midget guru mod..
John ;-)
- 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 ...
- 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...
John ;-)
which could see a 7% reduction in your speeding tickets...
John ;-)
- 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 ;-)
John ;-)
- 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 ;-)
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 ;-)
- 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 ;-)
John ;-)
- 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?
John ;-)
P.S. What was that you said?
Was it Pedant or Peasant?
- 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 ;-)
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 ;-)
- Wed Jul 26, 2023 5:47 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fixtures and fittings
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1477
Re: Fixtures and fittings
John ;-)
- 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...
Not too sure about his missus....
John ;-)
Not too sure about his missus....
John ;-)
- 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
Last ones....
John ;-)
Last ones....
John ;-)
- 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
Part 2
John ;-)
Part 2
John ;-)
- 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
Part1...
John ;-)
Part1...
John ;-)
- 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...
- 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
Before you remove the head a leak-down test and a compression test would be useful..
John
- 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 ;-)
John ;-)