Morris Minor Owners Club

Afternoon all, I'm replacing the sump gasket and cork seal, cos they've started weeping a bit of oil, and it's been years since the sump was last cleaned out. I got a new sump gasket set from a MM supplier, and the new cork seals are a different size and cross section to the old ones. I have an old ...

Happy New Year, and best wishes for it to everyone here.

Neil & Stephanie, now off out for a Jan 1st run in the beast to the Severn Bridges........

Hi folks, another posting about quality of replacement parts I'm afraid. I have just received a new clutch relay shaft from a well known supplier, and I'm not happy with the quality. Have a look at the photos below:- <br> http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1225321129_4452 <br> First photo shows the ...

OK folks, time for the next installment! Couple of pics for you. The first two are of the rear of the gearbox, showing the tailshaft & selector rods poking out. <br> http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1224537901_4452 <br> <br> http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1224537932_4452 <br> The next is o...

If you are getting others to do the job, maybe take the prop end with you , they can then ream to suit. It will be more than 1.125, (although not much, and need no more than 2 thou clearance, otherwise you will end up with another worn bush! Thanks again, was planning on taking the prop shaft end a...

I have a note in my manual saying 1.118" is the size for the bush - but not sure where I got that from. 1 1/8" is obviously 1.125" - so measure the prop shaft first to make sure you don't ream the bush too large - although 7 thou on the diameter may well be a good running clearance! ...

I think I ran it for too long before replacing the u/j. I suspect the vibration from the propshaft has worn the bush.

Why are you renewing the bush because it needs to be renewed... It wasn't the worst I've seen but if a prop UJ had that much play it would be a liability. As for the size of the leak... losing 75% of the gearbox oil contents on an 80 mile journey is not good :( Not only does it rustproof much of th...

bmcecosse wrote:Ahh - well yes that's quite a leak - and if they have the reamer and the skills - excellent!

Is there a particular size of reamer, or do you just measure the propshaft spline?

Hmmm - well - it's quite a job and you must have the correct size reamer. Slight oil leak here is quite normal - it helps to rust proof the underside of the car! I had about a cupful from standing overnight! There is an engineering firm near me who recondition propshafts & gearboxes-they will d...

Why are you renewing the bush - it very rarely NEEDS to be renewed - a new rear seal may be all that's needed. I'm pretty sure it's worn. I have an oil leak coming from the tailshaft, I have replaced the oil seal which hasn't helped. There is sideplay on the front part of the propshaft, and it's a ...

it's many years since I did one, but from memory you will need to lift off the gearbox extension before you can pull the tailshaft casting away from the main box. The gear lever linkage sits into a 'well' formed by the mouths on the end of the shift rods. Therefore it will only come off upwards. Ra...

simmitc wrote:What year and engine/box size are you looking at? There are subtle differences between the boxes; but you will need to remove the gear lever to get the box out. However, that is very simple compared with the rest of the work!

It's a 1969 standard 1098 engine & box.

Hello all, I am in the process of removing the gearbox extension in order to get the tailshaft bush replaced. I am going to remove the gearbox whilst I am at it, and am planning to remove the extension first, then getting the rest of the gearbox out should be easier. So far I have got the floor pane...

I carry a few Whit spanners, various screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, a meter, assorted jubilee clips, screws/bolts/nuts etc. I reckon gasket paper can come in handy, as can insulation tape, and medium sandpaper. Another useful couple of items are rubber/latex gloves, paper overalls and goggles. Anyo...

A few phots from the Transport Nostalgia day at Toddington:- http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2878301327_8ed9f3677f_b.jpg Big yank open top, completely out-chroming mine! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2879134800_213538b089_b.jpg My car parked next to a nice pickup. http://farm4.static.flick...

I bet it doesn't spew gearbox oil everywhere........

Judge wrote:

ndevans wrote:I got to sit in NWL 576!!!
Woo hoo!!!!

Did you spot the rebuild errors

No. Intrigued...tell me more.....

I got to sit in NWL 576!!!
Woo hoo!!!!
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Judge wrote: Look forward to it Neil, and I will try to remember the fuel pump points

Thanks Bill, I will bring the rest of my LEO photos as well.