Morris Minor Owners Club

Ref chickenjohn's comment on 27th Jan Without a water pump the series mm engine is cooled by thermosyphon cooling. Hot water in the engine rises and flows out through the top hose into the radiator where it cools and flows back into the engine through the bottom hose. That is why the Series MM has s...

Speedy Cables, Swansea will repair and service speedos. I have had my Series MM speedo serviced by them. Tel no. 0044 (0)1639 732213
Michel Perry

Just seen your bit on fitting indicators. The most popular option is to use traveller / van rear indicators and hang them on brackets from the bumper mounting irons front and rear underneath the bumpers. discreet but effective. Can be wired to the orignal switch with the trafficators by using a flas...

I have found a photo of my Series MM on disc but I'm not sure how to send it. If you could send me instructions on my email address I will have a go. Can you get hold of a copy of the front cover of Sept. Minor Matters featuring my car. I also have some technical info on modifications which I could ...

I assume that you have the early engine in your car so you will need the fan belt driven pump. Very rare. I had one but I sold it to a bloke in Canada last year. If you want a copy of the drawings send me an A4 SAE.
Michael Perry
Series MM Registrar

From your photo you have an early MM engine type USHM2 with no provision for a water pump. A fan belt driven accessory was available but is very rare. From the look of the engine I would concentrate on getting it running before spending money on a pump. I have a set of drawings for the pump andI can...

Don't worry about the stamps, I need British stamps from here. Just send me an envelope with details of your car, Chassis no. Registration, body type etc. for the register.

If you find an Alta Head be carefull, they suffer from corrosion, especially if they come attached to an engine, they might not come off.
If you find one on it's own check all the parts are there, there are an awful lot of bits

Michael Perry

David You don't say what colour your car is. Piping was only fitted to the rear wings on later cars. I didn't know it was a different thickness, but I would not have thought that anyone would notice when it was fitted. Don't know about the engine paint. Mine is a sort of battleship grey, but maybe t...

The correct carb is H1 horizontal 1 1/8 in.
Not H1 semi downdraught with angled float chamber as fitted to the 803cc
A Series engine.

If you send me an A4 SAE I will post you a set of drawings and instructions for fitting and plumbing your heater.
Michael Perry
1 Cromer Close
Tilehurst
Reading
Berks RG31 5NR

The Series MM does have 4 1/2in pcd and the later SII on has 4in pcd.
If you have 4in on a Series MM you must have the later brakes and rear axle.
Michael Perry
Series MM Registrar

Dear Cam,
2006 Series MM Rally Same Place, Same Weekend, ie 29th April - 1st May. Can You update the info please
Best wishes Michael

Torque Settings are as follows:- Cylinder Head Bolts 44lbs.ft. Main Bearings 42lbs.ft. Big Ends 27lbs.ft. Flywheel Bolts 44 lbs.ft. Do not over tighten or you will stretch the bolts. Tappets 0.017" hot, Impossible! 0.018" cold Michael Perry Series MM Registrar

It is not possible to say how many lowlights were produced. The 1st production highlight was SMM 16***, DUD693 in 1949. It still exists. Highlights were produced 1st for the N. American market in 1949, then for the new 4 doors in 1951 and finally for the 2 doors and tourers. There are still plenty o...

Try David Ward ,tel 01625 525141, he makes some panels for low lights.
Mike Perry

Fit Minor 1000 front suspension legs and machine out MM drums to take different bearings. Send me your email address or phone me for detailed instructions.
Mike Perry

The early Series II cars were indeed fitted with Series MM brakes. Try club spares. Try GPA Engineering, tel 01625 527062 for reconditioning pistons. Alternatively, fit 803/948 backplates and pistons with Series MM drums.
Mike. Perry

for Alta enquiries contact Graham Holt, tel 0118 947 4032 He is the expert on Alta cylinder heads
Mike Perry