Morris Minor Owners Club

I had EXACTLY the same issue with some lower trunnions I ordered a while back.. the trick i found worked really well was yes wind it to about 1-1 1/2 turns off (or as the guys say a quarter is fine) then leave them loose but jack the whole section up by the lower arm thingamo to get it to ride heigh...

Hi guys, I got some ye olde tie rod ends as although my mm is a 1960 alas someone put an old steering rack in so had to order some with the smaller thread size.. the only issue i have when trying to do up the nyloc nuts is that as soon as it hits the nylon(?) part of the nut.. the thread part starts...

well I've just done my trunnions with moly so why not use the same on the rack! haha

Thanks Mike,
what would you recommend?

Hi just replacing my rubber gaitors and thought I should be re-greasing the rack while I'm in the area.. I read that the grease nipple for the rack is under the passenger side carpet.. just wondering what type of grease I should be using in my grease gun?

Is any oil required?

Thanks,
Tom

Thank you! will get that wire brush out over the weekend and see if i can get it sorted out!
Thanks for all your replies!

Thanks guys! will see if I can find it! seems odd none of the charles ware's diagrams have it pictured!

Do you guys have a pic of said locknut? Maybe I'm blind but I just can't see what you're talking about its a 1960 1000 I don't know if they changed this setup?

I've used a tie rod end splitter and separated it but now try as hard as I can I can't unscrew it from the rack.. I've tried a big adjustable spanner on the rod end with a smaller in the groove in the rack and tried heat.. Just wondering what else I could try??

Thanks so much guys! have any pics of the mounting position you've mentioned?

Cheers,
Tom

they're just for looks!

Hi Guys, my stereo has an output wire for aerial.. I was just wondering the best way to wire up an electric aerial to my front guard and would it actually fit.. i was thinking of getting this http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170738422945&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName...

I found some but would love to know how much you'd like for them as I have another car I'd like to put some on

Perhaps one of the better articles I have read on the subject! And have been doing alot of reading lately as I've had 2 sets of poly bushes fail prematurely in the upper trunnion due to lack of lubrication.. I think the cons outweigh the pros for daily driving and I'll be going back to rubber: http:...

Just ordered some superflex ones and will apply without grease to see how they go!

Thanks mike!
I do just wonder why they failed so badly!

Hi thanks all for the replies I bought the bushes from esm the fitment I did on the set that failed after winding the top trunnion on and backing it off one turn 1. Put bushes and pin in without any grease 2. Jack up lower arm and slide in 3. Attach castle nut and secure pin 3. Tighten lock tab side...

Just the bushes I bought from esm I fitted them and then wound up the top but where the lock washer was and then backed it off slightly and then greased the trunnion at the nipple.. Apart from that I originally applied no grease.. I'm just frustrated both died on me and am trying to work out what to...

Hi All, replaced my top trunnions 3 months ago at the time i used new poly bushes.. the other day was servicing the car and noticed on both sides they had just been obliterated and were in 2 pieces.. Talked to a fellow moggie owner and he said that I should have lubricated the outside of the bushes ...

Thanks Mike!