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by King Kenny
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Door Alignment
Replies: 7
Views: 19432

Re: Door Alignment

My first port of call would be the striker plate and latch. They could have moved too far forward. Just loosen them and move tham back. I hope it is as simple as that.
by King Kenny
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a long trip
Replies: 19
Views: 233462

Re: Planning a long trip

Good plan. Here are a few thoughts I have to start the ball rolling. The best thing about a Minor is that it can be easily fixed almost anywhere in the world that has a decent postal service (probably not Russia). The longest run I did in my Traveller was a five country trip to West Germany and back...
by King Kenny
Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annual Insurance Fun.
Replies: 14
Views: 55321

Re: Annual Insurance Fun.

I think it is all because modern insurance companies use a standard computer system that has no box to tick for classic cars like ours. Every minor on the road, including mine, has been modified but the youngsters filling in the forms have no concept of this. I had to lie in order to get a quote las...
by King Kenny
Thu Dec 14, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ESM disc brake kit
Replies: 8
Views: 6381

Re: ESM disc brake kit

"if replacing std fluid with silicone, I need flush the system thoroughly?" Very thoroughly. Any old fluid will negate the benefits of using silicone. As you are changing the front brakes I would strip the original rear brake cylinders and replace all the flexables if they are old. The ori...
by King Kenny
Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ESM disc brake kit
Replies: 8
Views: 6381

Re: ESM disc brake kit

It would not make any sense to mix it with std fluid. It will mix but will defeat the object. Best to use when you do a complete brake overhaul. At least then you can be assured everything is up to standard.
by King Kenny
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Third brake light
Replies: 7
Views: 11317

Re: Third brake light

I have a similar problem with LED internal lights. I read somewhere that because LEDs use less current they are sensitive to stray currents. Apparently the excess current is flowing through ordinary bulbs all the time (as leakage) but is not enough to make the bulb glow. The writer suggested fitting...
by King Kenny
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ESM disc brake kit
Replies: 8
Views: 6381

Re: ESM disc brake kit

Hi BaritoneUke, I fitted Ford based disks from Owen Burton around thirty years ago. The best thing I have ever done. I am still on the original brake pads and have never had a problem. As far as I can recall, it was a straight forward, nuts and blost swap. My Instructions called for the removal of a...
by King Kenny
Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Interior courtesy light
Replies: 10
Views: 13319

Re: Interior courtesy light

Good old WD40!
by King Kenny
Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: seats
Replies: 5
Views: 5629

Re: seats

Hi John. I have just replaced my seat covers after many tears of putting it off. It is not too difficult job and the results are well worth the effort. I would suggest that you fit the rubber diaphragm seat bottoms rather than the straps.
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by King Kenny
Fri Dec 01, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hardened valves
Replies: 3
Views: 2303

Re: Hardened valves

Hi Stephen. Assuming you mean hardened valve seats. Once the head is returned to you It would be best to fit new valves. When fitting the Valves they have to be lapped in to produce an air tight seal. It is not difficult to do.
by King Kenny
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Black sludge in rocker cover etc… Cause?
Replies: 5
Views: 9662

Re: Black sludge in rocker cover etc… Cause?

"I’d suggest ensuring that the engine breathing system is not also blocked with muck."

Good idea. my breathe had become blocked and engine pressure pushed oil out of the rear crank seal.
by King Kenny
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pink antifreeze
Replies: 23
Views: 27182

Re: Pink antifreeze

I use blue in my Minor. However my old VW camper had to have pink. I think it was because there are aluminium parts in the VW cooling system and blue would react with it. I do not know if there would be a problem with the pink in a Minor, but it would not be a bad idea to flush the system anyway and...
by King Kenny
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Black sludge in rocker cover etc… Cause?
Replies: 5
Views: 9662

Re: Black sludge in rocker cover etc… Cause?

Do you do a lot of short runs? It looks like the condensation that forms when a hot engine cools is not being boiled off. Give the rocker box a good clean and change the oil. A few long runs should help remove moisture in the oil.
by King Kenny
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor Gender Confusion
Replies: 33
Views: 17900

Re: Minor Gender Confusion

Anything with an engine is female.The French word for car is la voiture and is feminine.
by King Kenny
Sun Oct 15, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bypass hose
Replies: 11
Views: 3043

Re: Bypass hose

With a corrugated hose it can be done but it is a bit fiddly and you need a lot of patience.
by King Kenny
Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1965 Traveller project
Replies: 6
Views: 2886

Re: 1965 Traveller project

Good find. It looks like a restful restoration project. I like the cement in the back. I have moved 70 bricks in the back of mine. The steering was a bit light.
by King Kenny
Thu Oct 12, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel pump woes
Replies: 20
Views: 11696

Re: Fuel pump woes

It is just a thought... The only time I have had problems with point (distributor in this case) is the day after fitting new ones. They worked fine on the day I fitted them but failed the following day. I concluded that perhaps they were coated in a wax or oil to stop the metal parts rusting in stor...
by King Kenny
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Glove box
Replies: 12
Views: 3408

Re: Glove box

I have a NOS right hand box that may be suitable. It is labeled BMC - ADA 4063. Unfortunately the rivets have left rust marks on the flocking. If you are interested send me a PM. As a side, I painted my 1069 Traveller's glove boxes with cream spray paint. The finnish was hard but it looked OK. IMG_0...
by King Kenny
Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quarter light frame to door seal/ rubbers
Replies: 7
Views: 1884

Re: Quarter light frame to door seal/ rubbers

I used a bit of inner tube cut to fit.
by King Kenny
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traveller rear mud flaps.
Replies: 1
Views: 994

Re: Traveller rear mud flaps.

Clever solution. Looks good and it does the job. I might copy your idea.