Didn't IslipMinor have a similar problem with localised overheating around one of the valves causing the valve to stick open?
He mentions something like that whenever we get onto thermostat and bypass-hose elimination discussions.
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- Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine backfire
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5590
- Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:15 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Half shaft difference
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5077
Re: Half shaft difference
The 'diff' is the same over all the models - only the final drive gear ratios changed.... Oh god, not another 'adage' of yours to live with. What happens when the chap (or anyone else for that matter) reads that and assumes that all diffs have the same ratios? You know what he means! Just like 'sho...
- Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:55 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Bottom Trunnion Thrust Washers
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8401
Re: Bottom Trunnion Thrust Washers
Regarding the slot in the end, I agree it wouldn't be necessary on assembly. But could be useful when dismantling! As you'll always find dirt on the exposed threads that stops the nut coming right off. The alternative is double-nutting the other end to stop it turning. Are you sure the new pin you'v...
- Tue Sep 10, 2013 2:16 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 948cc with big bore?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5938
Re: 948cc with big bore?
If you want to keep the sound, but have it louder. Buy a new 'standard' stainless system. Bolts straight onto the standard manifold, and will certainly be louder than the sooted-up system on at the moment. A new one will still quieten down with time as it gets more and more sooty inside.
- Tue Sep 10, 2013 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Parking at Shows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2755
Re: Parking at Shows
It's a risk you take! I've never had any problems at shows, or even when parked on the street at night. My biggest worries being the things that don't even need tools for - late front sidelight/indicator lenses that just twist off, and the non-locking fuel cap. Amazed I never had any urchin piddle i...
- Sun Sep 08, 2013 10:48 pm
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: Gears too short, new rims
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3577
Re: Gears too short, new rims
If the tyres are 5% smaller than originally intended, then your top speed will be 5% lower. So where you would have been doing 60 before, you'll be doing 57 now. So not a great deal really.
- Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:05 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: M
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2619
Re: M
That's when the tax disc expires.
- Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:57 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Electric Fans
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1148
Re: Electric Fans
Yes, I had to do that when I fitted a Kenlowe. Reversed the polarity to make it suck from the engine side.
I then joined the wires with spade connectors on one wire and bullets on the other, to ensure I got the polarity right every time in future.
I then joined the wires with spade connectors on one wire and bullets on the other, to ensure I got the polarity right every time in future.
Re: phones
Not all of them. When you come to download the app it should tell you whether it needs internet access or not. What sort of apps are you after? I've got a few simple ones - unit converter, torch, etc. That don't require internet access. You should be able to use your own common sense in most cases a...
Re: phones
If you have 'wifi' in your home, you can connect to that with a smart-phone to download apps. If you don't have wifi, there are plenty of places that do for free. Mcdonalds is one ;) If you're planning on buying a handset and using your existing PAYG sim, just go to the shop of the network provider ...
- Tue Sep 03, 2013 4:25 pm
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Boot lid.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2326
Re: Boot lid.
Depends how good your metalwork skills are! The steel repair panels are not the best of fits!
- Tue Sep 03, 2013 4:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: distributor problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1402
Re: distributor problem
The red wire from the electronic ignition should go to the + side of the coil, and the black wire from the electronic ignition should go to the white wire with a black trace. That white wire with black trace then goes onto the - side of the coil.
- Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:05 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Morris Centenary Car Badges - not fit for purpose
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7208
Re: Morris Centenary Car Badges - not fit for purpose
It's besides the point! The badges were designed to go on the front of cars, and other enamel badges get along just fine! So what if it is hydrocarbons? They're still not fit for purpose!
- Mon Sep 02, 2013 11:03 pm
- Forum: Custom & Modified Register
- Topic: Best quality inlet manifold gasket on LCB
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2068
Re: Best quality inlet manifold gasket on LCB
I get mine from the David Manners Group (aka Morris Minor Centre Birmingham), as it's close by. I know you're the opposite side of birmingham to them, but if you ever pass that way (J2 M5) it's worth popping in!
- Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Under Bonnet Mods
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2157
Re: Under Bonnet Mods
Nowt wrong with the coil position. That's normal for such an early car.beero wrote:Then there is the coil, not to mention several bits of extra red wire, and where is that heater pipe going?
- Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:43 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rear lamp alloys
- Replies: 1
- Views: 810
Re: Rear lamp alloys
You can sand and fill them, and then paint them body-colour, silver, or even try 'chrome paint'.
If you're likely to replace them otherwise, it's worth playing about with them to see if you can get away without buying replacements!
If you're likely to replace them otherwise, it's worth playing about with them to see if you can get away without buying replacements!
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:39 pm
- Forum: Custom & Modified Register
- Topic: Best quality inlet manifold gasket on LCB
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2068
Re: Best quality inlet manifold gasket on LCB
I've never had any problems with manifold gaskets. But never come across a 'paper-thin' one either! All the ones I've seen have at least had some metal reinforcing layer within it.
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:37 pm
- Forum: Custom & Modified Register
- Topic: Widened stock rims
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10296
Re: Widened stock rims
Afraid I've already sold the 185/70's, on the rims!
- Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:05 am
- Forum: Custom & Modified Register
- Topic: Widened stock rims
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10296
Re: Widened stock rims
I have just taken off some 185/70 R14's that were on 5.5J minilites on my minor. https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/284719_10150730226795585_7071966_n.jpg I had originally lowered it 1.5 inches with lowering blocks at the rear, but when I put the 185/70's on, I had to raise it 10...